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		<title>No Ordinary Sweets</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever had a craving for sweets from your childhood and couldn&#8217;t remember the exact name of it? Doesn&#8217;t it drive you bonkers? Happens to me ALL the time. That is until a while ago when I stumbled across this hidden gem, Sugarwish! One sweet day, I was on Instagram scrolling through my feed [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/2021/06/22/no-ordinary-sweets/">No Ordinary Sweets</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com">#NoOrdinaryLiz</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever had a craving for sweets from your childhood and couldn&#8217;t remember the exact name of it? Doesn&#8217;t it drive you bonkers? Happens to me ALL the time. That is until a while ago when I stumbled across this hidden gem, <a href="https://sugarwish.com?ref=elizabethsutherland" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sugarwish</a>!  </p>



<figure class="wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex"><ul class="blocks-gallery-grid"><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/thumbnail_snacks-hero-2021.jpg?w=1024"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="1280" height="853" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/thumbnail_snacks-hero-2021.jpg?w=1024" alt="" data-id="1577" class="wp-image-1577" /></a></figure></li></ul><figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption"><em>(Photo Credit: <a href="https://sugarwish.com?ref=elizabethsutherland" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sugarwish</a>)</em></figcaption></figure>



<p>One sweet day, I was on Instagram scrolling through my feed when all of a sudden I see that CANDY that I dream of from my childhood days. There.it.was! It was like I had transported into a virtual candy world.  Whelp, a few weeks ago, I was invited to take a walk down memory lane and to sample a few of their sweet products! It went something like this&#8230;</p>



<figure class="wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex"><ul class="blocks-gallery-grid"><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/thumbnail_img_0787-1.jpg?w=480"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="480" height="640" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/thumbnail_img_0787-1.jpg?w=480" alt="" data-id="1606" class="wp-image-1606" /></a><figcaption class="blocks-gallery-item__caption">Beach days are much sweeter with snacks!</figcaption></figure></li><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/thumbnail_img_1154-1.jpg?w=480"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="480" height="640" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/thumbnail_img_1154-1.jpg?w=480" alt="" data-id="1608" class="wp-image-1608" /></a><figcaption class="blocks-gallery-item__caption">Road Trippin&#8217; was POPPIN&#8217;!</figcaption></figure></li><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/thumbnail_img_1159-1.jpg?w=480"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="480" height="640" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/thumbnail_img_1159-1.jpg?w=480" alt="" data-id="1609" class="wp-image-1609" /></a><figcaption class="blocks-gallery-item__caption">Ever had Fried Pickle Popcorn? Nope, didn&#8217;t think so!</figcaption></figure></li><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/thumbnail_img_1165-1.jpg?w=480"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="480" height="640" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/thumbnail_img_1165-1.jpg?w=480" alt="" data-id="1610" class="wp-image-1610" /></a><figcaption class="blocks-gallery-item__caption">Have popcorn, will travel!</figcaption></figure></li><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/thumbnail_img_1170-2.jpg?w=480"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="480" height="640" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/thumbnail_img_1170-2.jpg?w=480" alt="" data-id="1611" class="wp-image-1611" /></a><figcaption class="blocks-gallery-item__caption">I&#8217;m all about that &#8220;Tunnel Vision&#8221;!</figcaption></figure></li><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/thumbnail_img_1180-1.jpg?w=480"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="480" height="640" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/thumbnail_img_1180-1.jpg?w=480" alt="" data-id="1612" class="wp-image-1612" /></a><figcaption class="blocks-gallery-item__caption">Views for day! #Pittsburgh!</figcaption></figure></li><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/thumbnail_img_1184-1.jpg?w=480"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="480" height="640" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/thumbnail_img_1184-1.jpg?w=480" alt="" data-id="1613" class="wp-image-1613" /></a><figcaption class="blocks-gallery-item__caption">Fruit Tootsie Rolls are my absolute favorite! </figcaption></figure></li><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/thumbnail_img_1185-1.jpg?w=480"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="480" height="640" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/thumbnail_img_1185-1.jpg?w=480" alt="" data-id="1614" class="wp-image-1614" /></a><figcaption class="blocks-gallery-item__caption">Celebrating my birthday with Birthday Cake Taffy! Ahhmazing!</figcaption></figure></li><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/thumbnail_img_1188-1.jpg?w=480"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="480" height="640" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/thumbnail_img_1188-1.jpg?w=480" alt="" data-id="1615" class="wp-image-1615" /></a><figcaption class="blocks-gallery-item__caption">Watermelon Sugar high!</figcaption></figure></li><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/thumbnail_img_1191-1.jpg?w=480"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="480" height="640" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/thumbnail_img_1191-1.jpg?w=480" alt="" data-id="1616" class="wp-image-1616" /></a><figcaption class="blocks-gallery-item__caption">Zotz! Need I say more?!?</figcaption></figure></li></ul></figure>



<p>Do you have a sweet tooth now? </p>



<p>No problem, I can help you fix it! </p>



<p>Sugarwish offers a variety of classic candies, freshly-baked cookies, gourmet popcorn and crunchy snacks to choose from for any occasion <em>(birthdays, graduations, Mother&#8217;s Day, Father&#8217;s Day, remote working, virtual team events, etc.)</em> or just because. You get to select your wish size, personalize a message with sweet words, then hit send. But wait, I haven&#8217;t shared the SWEETEST part! Your recipient (or yourself) gets to pick out the treats they want directly from their online shop. I believe they have something for everyone! Psst..I heard new sweet flavors are on the way!</p>



<p>So what are you waiting for? Sweet <a href="https://sugarwish.com?ref=elizabethsutherland" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">happiness </a>is waiting to be delivered!</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/thumbnail_sugarwish-june-37.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/thumbnail_sugarwish-june-37.jpg?w=683" alt="" class="wp-image-1620" width="683" height="1024" /></a><figcaption><em>(Photo Credit: <a href="https://sugarwish.com?ref=elizabethsutherland" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sugarwish</a>)</em> Did you miss Father&#8217;s Day? It&#8217;s not too late to send over some sweet words and a sweet gift.</figcaption></figure>



<p><em>Disclaimer: This post is written on behalf of&nbsp;<strong><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://sugarwish.com/?ref=elizabethsutherland" target="_blank">Sugarwish</a></strong>! &nbsp;All pictures and content were provided by&nbsp;<strong>Sugarwish</strong>. &nbsp;I was able to experience&nbsp;their sweetness in exchange for blog and social media posts.&nbsp;&nbsp; All opinions are my own.</em></p><p>The post <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/2021/06/22/no-ordinary-sweets/">No Ordinary Sweets</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com">#NoOrdinaryLiz</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>No Ordinary Halloween (GIVEAWAY)</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2018 05:48:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Halloween is upon us friends and you know what that means. Haunted houses, costume parties, lots of candy and loads of fear for what may be lurking in the dark&#8230; FEAR A word that is constantly hiding around in everyone&#8217;s back pockets.  FEAR of heights, FEAR of public speaking, FEAR of spiders, and FEAR of [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/2018/10/01/no-ordinary-halloween-giveaway-2/">No Ordinary Halloween (GIVEAWAY)</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com">#NoOrdinaryLiz</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Halloween is upon us friends and you know what that means. Haunted houses, costume parties, lots of candy and loads of fear for what may be lurking in the dark&#8230;</p>
<p><strong>F<span style="color:#ff6600;">E</span>A<span style="color:#ff6600;">R</span></strong><br />
A word that is constantly hiding around in everyone&#8217;s back pockets.  <strong>F<span style="color:#ff6600;">E</span>A<span style="color:#ff6600;">R</span></strong> of heights, <strong>F<span style="color:#ff6600;">E</span>A<span style="color:#ff6600;">R</span></strong> of public speaking, <strong>F<span style="color:#ff6600;">E</span>A<span style="color:#ff6600;">R</span></strong> of spiders, and <strong>F<span style="color:#ff6600;">E</span>A<span style="color:#ff6600;">R</span></strong> of the dark.  It <span style="color:#000000;">comes in many forms and learns to camouflage itself in a way that you don&#8217;t know how to identify it until it&#8217;s too late to brace yourself for what is about to happen!</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;">Has it been awhile since you&#8217;ve had those hair-raising moments long enough to slice anyone who stumbles in your way?  Are you ready to determine if you should tackle the &#8220;Fight or Flight&#8221; approach? Do you have that sensation AKA adrenaline that rushes through your entire body that makes you feel like you&#8217;re every superhero in the Marvel club?  </span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;">Well, you&#8217;re in luck! I&#8217;m proud to be partnering with Scream-A-Geddon again as they petrify our Bay area residents with 6 attractions in 1 location, it&#8217;s guaranteed to make you flash that <strong>F<span style="color:#ff6600;">E</span>A<span style="color:#ff6600;">R</span></strong> card the moment you step on the premises. </span><span id="more-1443"></span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/scream1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1235 size-full" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/scream1.jpg" alt="scream1" width="1527" height="462" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.screamageddon.com/"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>SCREAM-A-GEDDON</strong></span> </a> voted best newcomer by USA’s Best Haunted Houses, returns for its 4th year that started on <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Friday, September 21st</strong></span>.</p>
<p>SCREAM-A-GEDDON will feature brand new haunted attractions <a href="https://www.screamageddon.com/attractions/rage-3d/">Rage 3D</a>, <a href="https://www.screamageddon.com/attractions/demons-revenge/">Demon’s Revenge</a> and <a href="https://www.screamageddon.com/attractions/zombie-paintball-assault/">Zombie Paintball Assault</a>. Deadwoods, Infected: Ground Zero and Blackpool Prison will be returning for the 2018 Halloween season. Infected: Ground Zero will challenge guests to take a step further and become a part of the story and take on terrifying challenges to stay alive. Are you ready to tackle those <strong>F<span style="color:#ff6600;">E</span>A<span style="color:#ff6600;">R</span>S?</strong></p>
<p><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>WARNING:</strong></span> Please continue to read further if you DARE!</p>
<p>These attractions are not for the faint-hearted. It is the ONE and ONLY choice for victims who want a grisly, disturbing and thrilling sinister experience. Check out a couple of attractions below.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/media_rage3d.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1445 size-full" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/media_rage3d.jpg" alt="" width="5000" height="3000" /></a></p>
<p><em> <a href="https://www.screamageddon.com/attractions/rage-3d/">Rage 3D</a>  Are you a sane person? Would you venture into a world built by your subconscious? Prepare to have your senses assaulted by strange stimuli that makes it hard to discern what’s up and what’s down. Walk through rooms that will twist, turn and rotate making you question where you are putting your next step. Yes, the walls will squeeze in and reach out for you… that is normal for this type of thing.  Abnormal creatures, figures and clowns will blend in with the environment around you in a barrage of colors, shapes and architecture making you question what is living and what is a figment of your psyche. Surrender the sensation of sound as roaring music is pumped into the rooms that make screaming at the strange encounters meaningless. They can’t hear you. No one can. Get ready to have reality, fiction, dreams, nightmares all blend into one with an over-the-top experience that will leave you panicking for more.</em></p>
<p><a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/capture.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1384 size-large" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/capture.jpg?w=640" alt="" width="640" height="356" /></a><br />
<em><a href="http://www.screamageddon.com/public/attractions/infected.cfm#attraction-top">Infected Ground Zero </a> Shortly after the landing of a large meteorite in a farmer&#8217;s cornfield, an unexplained phenomenon began to make the locals act… peculiar. Reports of their aggressive and irrational behavior caught the attention of authorities and a special government containment team was deployed to study, analyze and quarantine. Not long after deployment, communications were lost and the team’s fate is unknown. Try to control your terror as you weave your way through fields, military tents and the farmhouse to confront the creatures within. Will you be the next one infected?</em></p>
<p><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>SCREAM-A-GEDDON</strong></span>: 27839 Saint Joe Road,  Dade City, FL 33525</p>
<p>Doors opened on September 21st and patiently awaiting for your unnerving arrival through November 3rd. Tickets start at $19.95.</p>
<p>The General Admission ticket includes <strong>unlimited access</strong> to all haunted attractions <em>(excluding Zombie Paintball Assault)</em>.</p>
<p>The VIP &#8220;Fast Pass&#8221; allows you to skip the General Admission line and use the &#8220;Fast Pass&#8221; lane once per attraction.</p>
<p>The Zombie Paintball Assault ticket includes paintballs and admission to the Zombie Paintball Assault attraction only <em>(Does not include General Admission to SCREAM-A-GEDDON, which is sold separately)</em>.</p>
<p>The Super VIP “Fast Pass” includes <strong>UNLIMITED NO WAIT</strong> access to every attraction, with a tour guide and a $20 gift shop apparel credit <em>(Zombie Paintball Assault admission sold separately)</em>.</p>
<p>Are you ready to chase your <strong>F<span style="color:#ff6600;">E</span>A<span style="color:#ff6600;">R</span>S</strong>?</p>
<p>For more information, be sure to follow <span style="color:#ff0000;"><b>SCREAM-A-GEDDON</b></span> on social media!<br />
On <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Screamageddon/?fref=ts"><b>Facebook.</b></a><br />
On <a href="https://twitter.com/Screamageddon"><b>Twitter.</b></a></p>
<p><strong>This is no T<span style="color:#ff6600;">R</span>I<span style="color:#ff6600;">C</span>K, but it is a <span style="color:#ff6600;">T</span>R<span style="color:#ff6600;">E</span>A<span style="color:#ff6600;">T</span>!  </strong><strong>Want a chance to win tickets to experience this No Ordinary Halloween?</strong><br />
Leave me a comment below telling me <strong>WHY</strong> you’d love to have this awesome opportunity to exercise your <strong>F<span style="color:#ff6600;">E</span>A<span style="color:#ff6600;">R</span></strong> skills, and I’ll choose TWO random comments on October 15th (using Random.org) and announce the winners here on the blog and on social media! Stay tuned.</p>
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<p><em>Disclaimer: This post is written on behalf of <a href="http://www.screamageddon.com/">SCREAM-A-GEDDON</a>!  All pictures and descriptions were provided by <span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>SCREAM-A-GEDDON</strong></span>.  I was able to chase my <strong>F<span style="color:#ff6600;">E</span>A<span style="color:#ff6600;">R</span>S</strong> by attending the attractions in exchange for blog and social media posts.   All opinions are my own.</em></p><p>The post <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/2018/10/01/no-ordinary-halloween-giveaway-2/">No Ordinary Halloween (GIVEAWAY)</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com">#NoOrdinaryLiz</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2018 01:37:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>I know what you&#8217;re thinking. You think I&#8217;m writing to tell you that you&#8217;ve left your car blinker on and it&#8217;s making that clicking noise that drives you crazy. OR you were just behind someone who made a sudden turn without an indicator such as a blinker and it made you furious, am I right? [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/2018/03/25/no-ordinary-blinker/">No Ordinary Blinker</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com">#NoOrdinaryLiz</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I know what you&#8217;re thinking. You think I&#8217;m writing to tell you that you&#8217;ve left your car <em>blinker</em> on and it&#8217;s making that clicking noise that drives you crazy. OR you were just behind someone who made a sudden turn without an indicator such as a <em>blinker</em> and it made you furious, am I right?</p>
<p>Well guess what?!? This post is not about that type of <em>blinker</em>.</p>
<p>I&#8217;m looking for friends who live in <strong>FL, CA, CO</strong> and <strong>TX</strong>. You will want to make sure you read through this post and it&#8217;s entirety. Do you have a car sitting in your yard, garage or store parking lot that you want to get rid of? Have months flew by and no one has contacted you about their interest? I may have a pretty cool solution for you and it&#8217;s all about earning some extra cash in the process! A few weeks ago, I was introduced to a pretty cool mobile app called <span style="color:#993366;"><strong>Blinker</strong></span>! <span id="more-1431"></span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.blinker.com/"><strong><span style="color:#993366;">Blinker</span></strong></a> is the first ever mobile app that puts people in control of buying, selling and financing cars themselves with just the help of their smartphone. Yes, you are reading this correctly.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/blinker.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1432 size-full" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/blinker.jpg" alt="" width="2204" height="895" /></a></p>
<p>I bet you are wondering how this is possible?</p>
<p>Well, by using patented image-recognition technology, <strong><span style="color:#993366;">Blinker</span> </strong>makes everything from selling a car with a lien to getting a loan to refinancing as easy as snapping a photo. Since launching last year, <span style="color:#993366;"><strong>Blinker</strong></span> has saved buyers and sellers an average of $3,000 every transaction, has serviced millions of dollars in auto loans and they won a <strong>2017 SXSW Interactive Innovation Award</strong>. Even though this app is offered in selected cities, I can promise you they will be expanding across the US real soon!</p>
<p>So, are you ready to sell your car?!? Let me help you out. Simply go to <strong>goo.gl/5ELzcF</strong> and for a limited time, when you download <span style="color:#993366;"><strong>Blinker</strong></span>, enter my code <strong>LIZ</strong> and list your car for sale, you&#8217;ll earn $200 when it sells.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/capture.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1433 size-full" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/capture.jpg" alt="" width="2206" height="1172" /></a></p>
<p>This is definitely <strong>NO ORDINARY BLINKER</strong> and I encourage you to go in and play around with the app. You never know where your next &#8220;<strong>BLINK</strong>&#8221; might drive you to. Drop me a line and let me know if you&#8217;ve downloaded the app and what you think of it!</p>
<p>I&#8217;ve downloaded the cool app myself and it&#8217;s intuitive to use. Who knew that car shopping could be this easy!</p>
<p><a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_2936.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1437 size-full" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_2936.png" alt="" width="360" height="640" /></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_2937.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1438 size-full" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_2937.png" alt="" width="1242" height="2208" /></a></p>
<p><em>Disclaimer: This sponsored post is written on behalf of <strong><a href="https://www.blinker.com">Blinker</a></strong>!  All pictures and content were provided by <b>Blinker.</b>  All opinions are my own.</em></p><p>The post <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/2018/03/25/no-ordinary-blinker/">No Ordinary Blinker</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com">#NoOrdinaryLiz</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>No Ordinary Grocery Store (GIVEAWAY)</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2017 23:01:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>I love living in FL. I love the fast paced environment, the weather and those gorgeous oceans. But every now and again, I miss home. The changing of the seasons, the Great Smoky mountains and that slow life. Two weeks ago, I was invited to check out a new grocery store in Oldsmar, FL. Little [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/2017/11/03/no-ordinary-grocery-store-giveaway/">No Ordinary Grocery Store (GIVEAWAY)</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com">#NoOrdinaryLiz</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I love living in FL. I love the fast paced environment, the weather and those gorgeous oceans. But every now and again, I miss home. The changing of the seasons, the Great Smoky mountains and that slow life. Two weeks ago, I was invited to check out a new grocery store in Oldsmar, FL. Little did I know, this amazing store brought more than just their one-of-a-kind shopping experience, they brought me home!</p>
<p><em>Founded in 1975 in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asheville,_North_Carolina">Asheville, North Carolina</a>, <span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>Earth Fare</strong></span> is the first and most authentic organic and natural healthy supermarket with 39 stores across the Southeast, mid-Atlantic and Midwest. Their full-service philosophy incorporates the highest food Quality Standards in the industry with compelling value, friendly and knowledgeable service, and a superior shopping experience. It&#8217;s a philosophy that makes it easy to live a healthier lifestyle, every day. </em></p>
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<p><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>Below are a few fun facts you should know about this new grocery store taking over in Oldsmar!</strong></span></p>
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<li>43rd location; second in Tampa Bay area; seventh in Florida</li>
<li>Approximately 110 employees and counting</li>
<li>24,000 square feet; 80 cafe seats</li>
<li>Free Wi-Fi</li>
<li>3,000 charitable donation made to the <a href="https://www.peacepatch.org/">Edible Peace Patch Project</a>, to support student curriculum and a garden at a local elementary school</li>
<li>All water used in store, including misters, is pure and filtered through reverse osmosis</li>
<li>Many local vendors offering hundreds of Florida products throughout the entire store such as Pinellas Ale Works, Cigar City, Big Storm, Blazing Bean Roasters, Dakin, Eat Fresco, Mother Kombucha and more.</li>
<li>7 new organic cleaning products with more to come</li>
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<p><a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/4.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1404 size-full" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/4.jpg" alt="" width="754" height="1010" /></a>  <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/capture2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1406 size-full" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/capture2.jpg" alt="" width="701" height="976" /></a> <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/capture3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1407 size-full" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/capture3.jpg" alt="" width="738" height="984" /></a> <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/capture6.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1409 size-full" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/capture6.jpg" alt="" width="764" height="809" /></a> <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/capture7.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1410 size-full" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/capture7.jpg" alt="" width="739" height="1030" /></a> <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/capture8.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1411 size-full" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/capture8.jpg" alt="" width="994" height="745" /></a> <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/capture9.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1412 size-full" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/capture9.jpg" alt="" width="705" height="1001" /></a> <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/capture10.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1413 size-full" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/capture10.jpg" alt="" width="949" height="730" /></a> <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/capture11.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1414 size-full" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/capture11.jpg" alt="" width="998" height="716" /></a></p>
<p>I&#8217;m proud to see a little piece of Asheville entering the hearts of our people here in the sunshine state. Be sure you check it out!</p>
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<p><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>Earth Fare Oldmsar</strong></span>: 3136 Tampa Rd, Oldsmar, FL 34677<br />
Open daily: 7AM-11PM<br />
(813) 448-9120</p>
<p>The doors are now open and the buggies are patiently awaiting for your arrival!</p>
<p>For more information, be sure to follow <a href="https://www.earthfare.com/"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><b>Earth Fare</b></span></a> on social media!<br />
On <span style="color:#ff0000;"><a style="color:#ff0000;" href="https://www.facebook.com/EarthFare/?fref=ts&amp;ref=br_tf">Facebook</a></span><b>.</b><br />
On <span style="color:#ff0000;"><a style="color:#ff0000;" href="https://twitter.com/EarthFare">Twitter</a></span><b>.</b></p>
<p><strong>Want a chance to win a <span style="color:#ff0000;">$25.00 gift card</span> for a No Ordinary Shopping experience?</strong><br />
Leave me a comment below telling me what&#8217;s your favorite shopping item and I’ll choose a random comment on November 15th (using Random.org) and announce the winner here on the blog and on social media! Stay tuned.</p>
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<p><em>Disclaimer: This post is written on behalf of <span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong><a style="color:#ff0000;" href="https://www.earthfare.com/">Earth Fare</a></strong></span>!  All pictures and content were provided by <span style="color:#ff0000;"><b>Earth Fare</b></span>.  I was able to experience the new store and a $25.00 gift card in exchange for blog and social media posts.   All opinions are my own.</em></p><p>The post <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/2017/11/03/no-ordinary-grocery-store-giveaway/">No Ordinary Grocery Store (GIVEAWAY)</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com">#NoOrdinaryLiz</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>No Ordinary Fear (GIVEAWAY)</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2017 07:50:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>FEAR A word that is constantly hiding around in everyone&#8217;s back pockets.  FEAR of heights, FEAR of public speaking, FEAR of spiders, and FEAR of the dark.  It comes in many forms and learns to camouflage itself in a way that you don&#8217;t know how to identify it until it&#8217;s too late to brace yourself [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/2017/09/19/no-ordinary-fear-giveaway/">No Ordinary Fear (GIVEAWAY)</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com">#NoOrdinaryLiz</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>F<span style="color:#ff6600;">E</span>A<span style="color:#ff6600;">R</span></strong><br />
A word that is constantly hiding around in everyone&#8217;s back pockets.  <strong>F<span style="color:#ff6600;">E</span>A<span style="color:#ff6600;">R</span></strong> of heights, <strong>F<span style="color:#ff6600;">E</span>A<span style="color:#ff6600;">R</span></strong> of public speaking, <strong>F<span style="color:#ff6600;">E</span>A<span style="color:#ff6600;">R</span></strong> of spiders, and <strong>F<span style="color:#ff6600;">E</span>A<span style="color:#ff6600;">R</span></strong> of the dark.  It <span style="color:#000000;">comes in many forms and learns to camouflage itself in a way that you don&#8217;t know how to identify it until it&#8217;s too late to brace yourself for what is about to happen!</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;">Has it been awhile since you&#8217;ve had those hair-raising moments long enough to slice anyone who stumbles in your way?  Are you ready to determine if you should tackle the &#8220;Fight or Flight&#8221; approach? Do you have that sensation AKA adrenaline that rushes through your entire body that makes you feel like you&#8217;re every superhero in the Marvel club?  </span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;">Well, you&#8217;re in luck! There is a new park that is lingering the Bay area. It&#8217;s guaranteed to make you flash that <strong>F<span style="color:#ff6600;">E</span>A<span style="color:#ff6600;">R</span></strong> card the moment you step on the premises. </span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/scream1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1235 size-full" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/scream1.jpg" alt="scream1" width="1527" height="462" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.screamageddon.com/"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>SCREAM-A-GEDDON</strong></span> </a> voted best newcomer by USA’s Best Haunted Houses, returns for its third year starting <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Friday, September 22nd</strong></span>. SCREAM-A-GEDDON promises sinister <a href="https://www.screamageddon.com/attractions/blackpool-prison/">attractions</a> that are more interactive than ever before and will feature haunted attractions with themes that range from an infectious disease epidemic to a heinous and sinister prison riot. The attractions include Deadwoods, Bedlam 3D, Cursed Hayride, Blackpool Prison and newly redesigned Infected: Ground Zero and Monster Midway. Infected: Ground Zero will challenge guests to take a step further and become a part of the story and take on terrifying challenges to stay alive. Are you ready to tackle those <strong>F<span style="color:#ff6600;">E</span>A<span style="color:#ff6600;">R</span>S?</strong></p>
<p><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>WARNING:</strong></span> Please continue to read further if you DARE!</p>
<p>These attractions are not for the faint-hearted. It is the ONE and ONLY choice for victims who want a grisly, disturbing and thrilling sinister experience.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/scream4.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1236 size-full" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/scream4.jpg" alt="scream4" width="1136" height="790" /></a><em> <a href="http://www.screamageddon.com/public/attractions/bedlam-3d.cfm#attraction-top">Bedlam</a> could be thought of as pandemonium and anarchy, but you could also say that it’s immersion in the chaos of the unknown. The clowns and fiends that fill Bedlam 3D will terrorize you, chase you and try to consume your flesh. Experience the 3D clown house known as Bedlam 3D!  With the current clown epidemic strolling the streets throughout the country, this attraction will certainly put your mind at <del>ease</del>!</em></p>
<p><a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/scream3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1237 size-full" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/scream3.jpg" alt="scream3" width="857" height="477" /></a><br />
<em><a href="http://www.screamageddon.com/public/attractions/cursed-hayride.cfm#attraction-top">Cursed Hayride</a>  is residents of a town cursed with immortality have wanted to die for years, but their attempts to reach the afterlife have been in vain. In order to escape their never-ending torture they must replace their soul with yours. Ride the wagon through Cursed Hayride and witness the horrifying sights and sounds of the doomed souls. But remember &#8211; they want your life, and your soul&#8230;</em></p>
<p><a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/capture.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1384 size-large" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/capture.jpg?w=640" alt="" width="640" height="356" /></a><br />
<em><a href="http://www.screamageddon.com/public/attractions/infected.cfm#attraction-top">Infected Ground Zero </a> Shortly after the landing of a large meteorite in a farmer&#8217;s cornfield, an unexplained phenomenon began to make the locals act… peculiar. Reports of their aggressive and irrational behavior caught the attention of authorities and a special government containment team was deployed to study, analyze and quarantine. Not long after deployment, communications were lost and the team’s fate is unknown. Try to control your terror as you weave your way through fields, military tents and the farmhouse to confront the creatures within. Will you be the next one infected?</em></p>
<p><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>SCREAM-A-GEDDON</strong></span>: 27839 Saint Joe Road,  Dade City, FL 33525</p>
<p>Doors open on September 22nd and patiently awaiting for your unnerving arrival through November 4th. Tickets start at $19.95.</p>
<p>Are you ready to chase your <strong>F<span style="color:#ff6600;">E</span>A<span style="color:#ff6600;">R</span>S</strong>?</p>
<p>For more information, be sure to follow <span style="color:#ff0000;"><b>SCREAM-A-GEDDON</b></span> on social media!<br />
On <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Screamageddon/?fref=ts"><b>Facebook.</b></a><br />
On <a href="https://twitter.com/Screamageddon"><b>Twitter.</b></a></p>
<p><strong>This is no T<span style="color:#ff6600;">R</span>I<span style="color:#ff6600;">C</span>K, but it is a <span style="color:#ff6600;">T</span>R<span style="color:#ff6600;">E</span>A<span style="color:#ff6600;">T</span>!  </strong><strong>Want a chance to win tickets to experience this No Ordinary F<span style="color:#ff6600;">E</span>A<span style="color:#ff6600;">R</span>?</strong><br />
Leave me a comment below telling me <strong>WHY</strong> you’d love to have this awesome opportunity to exercise your <strong>F<span style="color:#ff6600;">E</span>A<span style="color:#ff6600;">R</span></strong> skills, and I’ll choose TWO random comments on October 15th (using Random.org) and announce the winners here on the blog and on social media! Stay tuned.</p>
<p><strong>Want to increase your chances of winning?</strong></p>
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		<title>No Ordinary Girl&#8230;My REVIEW: &#8220;Stella on Science&#8221; Children&#8217;s Book and Giveaway</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2017 10:42:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?  That is a bold statement and a question I&#8217;ve been asking myself since I was a little girl. I still remember that sunny day sitting in the back of that yellow rustic taxi cab window. The sun glistening through the trees and it&#8217;s reflection brushing [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/2017/02/13/no-ordinary-girl-my-review-on-stella-on-science-and-giveaway/">No Ordinary Girl…My REVIEW: “Stella on Science” Children’s Book and Giveaway</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com">#NoOrdinaryLiz</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color:#ff6600;"><em><strong>WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP? </strong></em></span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">That is a bold statement and a question I&#8217;ve been asking myself since I was a little girl. I still remember that sunny day sitting in the back of that yellow rustic taxi cab window. The sun glistening through the trees and it&#8217;s reflection brushing my face as we stroll down that ole rugged mountain road.  Every time we would pass green plants, shrubs or flowers, I was curious as to how they played a part in our world.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span id="more-1292"></span>I have the greatest honor and privilege of knowing the author, Amber Bennett of &#8220;<a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/stella-on-science-amber-bennett/1124746269?ean=9780692655771#productInfoTabs">Stella on Science</a>&#8220;, a fantastic children&#8217;s book that truly resonates with our culture and society today. I had the opportunity to read the book prior to it hitting the shelves in every bookstore around the land and I certainly can say, I fell in love with the story, the colored pages and the entire book!  I certainly believe you&#8217;re never too old to pick up a children&#8217;s book, in my opinion.</p>
<p>I don&#8217;t won&#8217;t to spoil the book for you, but I wanted to share with you why this book can change our future for every little girl and how I felt a connection with Stella!</p>
<p><a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/story1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-1294 size-full" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/story1.jpg" alt="story1" width="477" height="631" /></a><em> (Image from the book, <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Stella on Science</span>)</em></p>
<p>This book had the most vivid and colorful pages I&#8217;ve ever seen in a children&#8217;s book. Each page depicts every feeling I had as a little girl. To dream.  While reading this book, I couldn&#8217;t help but think about the days in the back of that yellow cab. Stella and I had something in common. We were curious.  Curious about life around us and how we would fit in.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/story4.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-1295 size-full" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/story4.jpg" alt="story4" width="470" height="635" /></a><span style="color:#000000;"><em> (Image from the book, <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Stella on Science</span>)</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Botany, defined as the study of plants was going to be my dream job. I just knew it. I wanted to be the one who found the cure for cancer. As excited as I was to start that journey in chasing my dream, it quickly came crashing down after about four months in. Chemistry, physics and mathematics were definitely not my strong suits, so I gave up and decided to change my major. Why did I do that? I obviously had the mentality that if I couldn&#8217;t be successful in the classroom, how the heck could I make it in the field? I remember thinking this career would be better for men vs women.</p>
<p>That was then.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Today, the most important role in my life is being an aunt to my amazing niece, Teagan, and I can&#8217;t help but think about her future. What will her dreams be? What will she want to be when she grows up?  Will she be curious like Stella? I do my best to tell her I&#8217;ll always be in her corner to tell her how beautiful, amazing and smart she is and that she will grow up to do exceptional things with her life. The life she has ahead of her is limitless. She just has to soar.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/story2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-1297 size-full" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/story2.jpg" alt="story2" width="479" height="637" /></a><em> (Image from the book, <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Stella on Science</span>)</em></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">If I had at least one person who really believed in me and told me I would&#8217;ve been anything I wanted to be as a little girl, I would&#8217;ve been living my dream as a Botanist today. All it takes is for our children to be raised with a vision that they are powerful little humans who shouldn&#8217;t let a title, label or a corner office discourage them from owning it!</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><em><strong>For our future, I have a message:</strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">To: Teagan and all the little girls who will wonder what they will be like as they grow, I hope you choose to live your life to be a warrior! One that&#8217;s full of kindness, bravery, purpose, daring, leader, fierce, boundless, unstoppable, equal, creative, flawless and nothing short of <span style="color:#ff00ff;"><strong>EXTRAORDINARY</strong></span> as you certainly are <span style="color:#ff9900;"><strong>NO ORDINARY GIRL</strong></span>!</p>
<p><a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/story7.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-1296 size-full" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/story7.jpg" alt="story7" width="573" height="629" /></a><em>(Aunt Wiz and Teagan)</em></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#ff00ff;"><strong>Would you like to WIN an autographed copy by Stella and Amber Bennett???</strong></span><br />
Leave me a comment below telling me <b>what you wanted to be when you grew up</b>, and I&#8217;ll choose a random comment on February 23rd, 2017 (using Random.org) and announce the winner here on the blog and on social media!</p>
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<p><em> I received a copy of this book for reviewing purposes. The review is written by me on behalf of Amber Bennett. The opinions expressed above are all mine.</em></p><p>The post <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/2017/02/13/no-ordinary-girl-my-review-on-stella-on-science-and-giveaway/">No Ordinary Girl…My REVIEW: “Stella on Science” Children’s Book and Giveaway</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com">#NoOrdinaryLiz</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2016 20:05:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Like many others, I was a bit hesitant about dining at Piquant.  Not just because of its location, price point, or reputation, but also because I was afraid of being able to keep up with level of the service. Yep, I was intimidated.  Would I fit in? (I&#8217;m a simple girl). Could I afford it? [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/2016/12/01/review-no-ordinary-dinner/">REVIEW: No Ordinary Dinner</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com">#NoOrdinaryLiz</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Like many others, I was a bit hesitant about dining at Piquant.  Not just because of its location, price point, or reputation, but also because I was afraid of being able to keep up with level of the service. Yep, I was intimidated. <span id="more-1261"></span></p>
<p>Would I fit in? (I&#8217;m a simple girl). Could I afford it? (#budgetlife). Would I know how to order something off the menu? (The only French I know is French fries). How in the world do you say Piquant anyway…Pee-cant, pi-qwant, pi cant?  Thankfully, my friend who studied French was able to help me out, but it still made me a bit nervous.</p>
<p>In retrospect, I should have walked in that place like I owned it. I&#8217;m a foodie by heart. I love trying new things. This experience should not have been any different. As our tasting event began, my thoughts definitely began to shift and I settled into the comfort zone I know best- surrounded by delicious food. ?</p>
<p>Calamari, the fried kind, is generally quite good. This plate, however, was served with seasoned potatoes with Spanish oil seasoning, of which was both confusing but oh so satisfying. It is not often that I want to be surprised with seafood, but in this case, I welcomed every bite.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/p2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1262 size-full" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/p2.jpg" alt="p2" width="475" height="519" /></a></p>
<p>Follow that with pork belly, béarnaise, egg, and lemon scone, and I am already in heaven.  This was totally a brunch worthy meal!!</p>
<p><a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/p3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1263 size-full" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/p3.jpg" alt="p3" width="509" height="587" /></a></p>
<p>But I am yet to even begin on what my actual dinner was. Surprise, surprise here comes a tantalizing salad with beets (I know I know, but trust me).</p>
<p><a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/p5.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1264 size-full" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/p5.jpg" alt="p5" width="474" height="549" /></a></p>
<p>Ok, about now, I can’t possibly conceive of how this could be any better. And BAM. How about another sampler from the chef? Oh yea, the chef dangled a sample of croissant bread in front of our table. I was about to devour in the most decadent slice of heaven that has ever hit Tampa!  Can we take a moment to talk about that fresh out of the oven smell? <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/p4.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1265 size-full" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/p4.jpg" alt="p4" width="639" height="643" /></a></p>
<p>Partake I did. Little did I know, I had only the best plated dinner waiting;. Napoleon Salmon. Little guy combined with fish. What could go wrong? Nothing! I am assuming the only reason they named my dinner after a small power hungry man was due to the fact that you can pack a lot of power in a little punch. Hence my fabulous plate. A simple fish plated over pate braise, ratatouille, hollandaise (holla), and dill… I never thought I would write any of those words in a post, let alone in the same sentence together, yet I can’t wait to shout it from the mountain tops.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/p8.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1266 size-full" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/p8.jpg" alt="p8" width="473" height="635" /></a></p>
<p>It is nights like these that I love to be disproved, shocked, even rendered speechless. Don’t discount those places that you think may not be your style, or not your jam, or no ordinary you. Because let me assure you; when you dare to delve into a #noordinarydinner, you dare to be the only and true version of you. And honestly, that is the only version of you that really matters.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/p9.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1267 size-full" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/p9.jpg" alt="p9" width="461" height="606" /></a></p>
<p>The last thing that would make this night over-the-top perfect, was to treat my taste buds with this amazing Valrhona Chocolate Cherry Croissant Bread Pudding. Everything about this dish was amazing and a great way to end the night with awesome blogger friends.</p>
<p>In the words of my lovely friends from the south,  <em>Laissez les bons temps rouler</em>; and the good times are rolling when it comes to filling my belly at Piquant.</p>
<p>To learn more about <strong>Piquant </strong>and their amazing dishes, be sure to follow Piquant  on <a href="https://twitter.com/PiquantHydePark">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Piquant.Hyde.Park/?fref=ts"> Facebook</a>, or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/piquanthydepark/">Instagram</a>!</p>
<p><em>Disclosure: This post is written on behalf of  Piquant.  I was able to taste their menu in exchange for blog and social media posts.   All opinions are my own.</em></p><p>The post <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/2016/12/01/review-no-ordinary-dinner/">REVIEW: No Ordinary Dinner</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com">#NoOrdinaryLiz</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2016 01:01:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>What if I told you I know a place where you could get a sandwich that made Thanksgiving explode in your mouth with all the FALL flavors?  Would you believe me?  Trust me, I didn&#8217;t believe it at first, but the moment that beautiful sandwich found its way to me, I BELIEVED at taste of first bite. [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/2016/11/04/review-no-ordinary-sandwich/">REVIEW: No Ordinary Sandwich</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com">#NoOrdinaryLiz</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What if I told you I know a place where you could get a sandwich that made Thanksgiving explode in your mouth with all the <span style="color:#008000;"><strong><span style="color:#993300;">F</span>A<span style="color:#993300;"><span style="color:#ff6600;">L</span>L</span></strong></span> flavors?  Would you believe me?  Trust me, I didn&#8217;t believe it at first, but the moment that beautiful sandwich found its way to me, I <strong>BELIEVED</strong> at taste of first bite. I&#8217;ve had many fun/festive sandwiches in my day, but had yet discovered a taste like that before.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/earl3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1255 size-full" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/earl3.jpg" alt="earl3" width="1110" height="645" /></a> (<em>Friends make any experience FUN with Tracy (left), new blogger over at <a href="https://atraceoffun.com/">A Trace of Fun</a> and Nayra (right)</em>)<span id="more-1248"></span></p>
<p>Last week, I was a special guest along with some of my <a href="http://tampabaybloggers.org/">Tampa Bay blog mates</a> and amazing friends at <a href="http://www.earlofsandwichusa.com/florida/international-plaza-and-bay-street/">Earl <em>of</em> Sandwich&#8217;s</a> table located at <a href="http://www.shopinternationalplaza.com/">International Mall</a> in Tampa. I have to say it was an awesome way to end my day. We had the opportunity to sample some of Earl&#8217;s top sandwiches as well as soups, mac &#8220;n&#8221; cheese and dessert. General Manager, John Dozier took us on a walk through history to learn how <span style="color:#ff0000;">Earl <em>of</em> Sandwich</span> was born.   <strong>WOW</strong>, what an experience it was.  My goal that evening was to do my part in tasting all the things.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1250 size-full" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/earl4.jpg" alt="earl4" width="1403" height="443" /></p>
<p>I&#8217;d like to rank the top sandwiches that had my taste buds watering from highest to lowest for your reading and viewing pleasure.  If at any point, you get the urge to google an <span style="color:#ff0000;">Earl <em>of</em> Sandwich</span> near you, you&#8217;re welcome.</p>
<p>1.  <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/earlturkey.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1251 size-full" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/earlturkey.jpg" alt="earlturkey" width="396" height="209" /></a> <em>(photo courtesy of Earl of Sandwich)</em> <a href="http://www.earlofsandwichusa.com/menu/">Holiday Turkey</a>  :::faints:::</p>
<p>2. <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/earlroast.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1252 size-full" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/earlroast.jpg" alt="earlroast" width="387" height="198" /></a> <em>(photo courtesy of Earl of Sandwich)</em> <a href="http://www.earlofsandwichusa.com/menu/">The Original 1762</a></p>
<p>3. <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/earlchipotle.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1253 size-full" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/earlchipotle.jpg" alt="earlchipotle" width="387" height="192" /></a> <em>(photo courtesy of Earl of Sandwich)</em> <a href="http://www.earlofsandwichusa.com/menu/">Chipotle Chicken Avocado</a></p>
<p>4. <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/earlclub.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1254 size-full" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/earlclub.jpg" alt="earlclub" width="389" height="204" /></a>  <em>(photo courtesy of Earl of Sandwich) </em><a href="http://www.earlofsandwichusa.com/menu/">The Earl&#8217;s Club</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/earl2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1256" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/earl2.jpg" alt="earl2" width="362" height="431" /></a>  Thank you <a href="https://www.ghirardelli.com/">Ghirardelli</a> for getting me &#8220;dessert wasted&#8221; with all your sweetness!</p>
<p>November 3rd was <a href="https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/sandwich-day/">National Sandwich Day</a> and yes, I&#8217;m a day late in celebrating this delicate holiday, BUT, you never need a reason to celebrate a no ordinary sandwich. Make sure you pencil in a lunch date to see &#8220;<span style="color:#ff0000;">EARL</span>&#8221; real soon!</p>
<p>To learn more about <span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>THE WORLD&#8217;S GREATEST HOT SANDWICH </strong></span>and their <a href="http://www.earlofsandwichusa.com/rewards/">loyalty</a> program, be sure to follow <span style="color:#ff0000;">Earl <em>of</em> Sandwich</span> on <a href="https://twitter.com/earlofsandwich">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/earlofsandwich/?fref=ts">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/earlofsandwichusa/">Instagram</a>!</p>
<p>Comment below if you&#8217;ve dined at <span style="color:#ff0000;">Earl <em>of</em> Sandwich</span> and which sandwich was your favorite!</p>
<p><em>Disclaimer: This post is written on behalf of  <span style="color:#ff0000;">Earl of Sandwich</span>.  I was able to taste their menu in exchange for blog and social media posts.   All opinions are my own.</em></p><p>The post <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/2016/11/04/review-no-ordinary-sandwich/">REVIEW: No Ordinary Sandwich</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com">#NoOrdinaryLiz</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>IF you know me, you would know that I have a couple of favorite things I enjoy about life.  Spontaneous road trips, inspiring others, blogging and of course SUSHI! If I could have the same meal three times a day, I would choose SUSHI! I&#8217;m always on the hunt to find the latest and greatest [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/2016/10/11/review-no-ordinary-sushi/">Review: No Ordinary Sushi</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com">#NoOrdinaryLiz</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>IF you know me, you would know that I have a couple of favorite things I enjoy about life.  Spontaneous road trips, inspiring others, blogging and of course SUSHI! If I could have the same meal three times a day, I would choose SUSHI! I&#8217;m always on the hunt to find the latest and greatest sushi around town, and when I do discover a place, I think I had found THE jackpot!  The one. Well folks, I hate to say it, but I really think I found the ONE!<span id="more-1240"></span></p>
<p>Steph, from the blog <a href="http://orangespoken.com/">Orangespoken </a> and I had an awesome opportunity to partake in discovering <a href="http://www.yosushiusa.com/find-a-yo/tampa">Yo! Sushi</a>, a new SUSHI gem, tucked away in the heart of <a href="http://www.shopinternationalplaza.com/">International Plaza and Bay Street</a>. We both agreed that this place was a hit!   Together, we sat down and brainstormed some awesome reasons why!</p>
<p><a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sushi2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1241" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sushi2.jpg?w=300" alt="sushi2" width="300" height="300" /></a></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Here’s the top reasons why this place has <span style="color:#ff0000;text-decoration:underline;">No Ordinary SUSHI</span>.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>– It’s in a great location.</strong> Grab a bite to eat as you’re walking around the mall or Baystreet. Sure there are lots of places to choose from at International Mall, but this place stands out far about the rest and worth the walk away from the food court and down to the first floor to scope it out. It’s hands down the only place at the mall where you’ll be able to enjoy dinner AND a show! (Keep reading to find out how!). </span></p>
<p><strong>– The food comes out on a conveyor belt. </strong>No matter where you choose to sit at YO! Sushi, you will have a conveyor belt of goodness passing by you. If you’re an adventurous foodie (like me), you can feel free to grab anything that rolls (heh) by that piques your interest. OR, you can play it safe and use the menu to help guide your choices. OR you can order directly off of the menu and bypass the conveyor belt altogether. YO! Sushi has you covered with options that fill whatever your taste buds desire. They also make it easy for you to know what you’re eating (and how much your meal will cost) with a color coded menu and price guide. Now that&#8217;s how your ROLL!!</p>
<p><img decoding="async" src="http://i2.wp.com/orangespoken.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/14317503_10154591220442474_748877440687834941_n.jpg?resize=540%2C720" alt="14317503_10154591220442474_748877440687834941_n" /> (<em>photo courtesy of Orangespoken)</em></p>
<p><img decoding="async" src="http://i1.wp.com/orangespoken.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/14358885_10154591221167474_1096224496020309644_n-1.jpg?resize=476%2C846" alt="14358885_10154591221167474_1096224496020309644_n-1" />(<em>photo courtesy of Orangespoken)</em></p>
<p><span style="color:#ff9900;"><strong>– The food is delicious; fo real. </strong>We tried sooooooo many amazing dishes off of the YO! Sushi menu including garlic ramen, shrimp tempura ramen, chicken katsu curry (amazing), spicy seafood udon noodle bowls (my favorite), chicken, tuna and tofu poke bowls (only $4.50 for a nice sized, filling bowl!), sushi rolls, steamed buns, octopus fritters (another favorite- trust me, you MUST), desserts like mochi ice cream and Japanese cakes, Japanese sodas, matcha tea (unlimited free refills!) and so much more. Everytime I chose a favorite, something else would come out to take its place. The food is SO fresh and everything is made right there in front of you by passionate, skilled chefs. If you sit at the bar, you’re able to get a front row seat to all of the culinary action. </span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sushi3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1242 size-large" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sushi3.jpg?w=640" alt="sushi3" width="640" height="641" /></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sushi4.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1243 size-large" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sushi4.jpg?w=640" alt="sushi4" width="640" height="636" /></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sushi5.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1244 size-full" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sushi5.jpg" alt="sushi5" width="379" height="615" /></a></p>
<p><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>– The staff truly cares about their customers. </strong>Not only are the chefs passionate about what they do, but the staff, from the wait staff to the managers, are constantly performing quality checks, interacting with customers to ensure their satisfaction and making sure that each and every person is talking about the next time they are coming back as they walk out. The staff at YO! Sushi also make coming back EASY. Not only will you be back for the food, atmosphere and customer service, but there are fun specials that will lure you back for more without hesitation! On Mondays YO! Sushi hosts an event called</span> <span style="color:#0000ff;"><strong><a style="color:#0000ff;" href="http://www.yosushiusa.com/offers/blue-mondays" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Blue Mondays</a></strong></span>. <span style="color:#ff0000;">On Blue Mondays at participating YO! Sushi locations, you can find up to 40 dishes on special for $3.50!  You can check out current Blue Mondays special</span> <strong><span style="color:#0000ff;"><a style="color:#0000ff;" href="http://www.yosushiusa.com/application/files/1514/6254/5569/YO_Blue_Monday_US_Menu.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a></span>.</strong> <span style="color:#ff0000;">It’s a fun and easy way to take friends and family to try YO! Sushi for a steal! They also featured a new</span> <span style="color:#0000ff;"><strong><a style="color:#0000ff;" href="http://www.yosushiusa.com/offers/sarasota-tampa-happy-hour" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Happy Hour</a></strong>.</span> <span style="color:#ff0000;">Happy Hour runs Tuesday-Friday from 3:30pm-6:30pm. You can enjoy $1 off all plates, $2 sake shots, $3 domestic beers, and $4 house wines during happy hour! </span></p>
<p><img decoding="async" src="http://i0.wp.com/orangespoken.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/14344359_10154591220892474_8421320003589808128_n.jpg?resize=540%2C405" alt="14344359_10154591220892474_8421320003589808128_n" />(<em>photo courtesy of Orangespoken)</em></p>
<p>I know the weekend is a few days away, BUT I would start making plans right now to get a group of your best pals together for a SUSHI-venture you&#8217;ll never forget!</p>
<p>To learn more about this <b>FUN</b> place or to stay up-to-date with the latest happy hour deals, be sure to follow Yo! Sushi on <a href="https://twitter.com/YOSushiUSA">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/YOSushiAmerica">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yosushiusa/">Instagram</a>!</p>
<p><em>Disclaimer: This post is written on behalf of a blogger collaboration with <a href="http://orangespoken.com/">Orangespoken</a> and <a href="http://www.yosushiusa.com/find-a-yo/tampa">Yo! Sushi</a>!  I was able to taste their menu in exchange for blog and social media posts.   All opinions are my own.</em></p><p>The post <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/2016/10/11/review-no-ordinary-sushi/">Review: No Ordinary Sushi</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com">#NoOrdinaryLiz</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>No Ordinary Thrill (GIVEAWAY)</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Oct 2016 21:26:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>FEAR A word that is constantly hiding around in everyone&#8217;s back pockets.  FEAR of heights, FEAR of public speaking, FEAR of spiders, and FEAR of the dark.  It comes in many forms and learns to camouflage itself in a way that you don&#8217;t know how to identify it until it&#8217;s too late to brace yourself [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/2016/10/02/no-ordinary-thrill-giveaway/">No Ordinary Thrill (GIVEAWAY)</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com">#NoOrdinaryLiz</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>F<span style="color:#ff6600;">E</span>A<span style="color:#ff6600;">R</span></strong><br />
A word that is constantly hiding around in everyone&#8217;s back pockets.  <strong>F<span style="color:#ff6600;">E</span>A<span style="color:#ff6600;">R</span></strong> of heights, <strong>F<span style="color:#ff6600;">E</span>A<span style="color:#ff6600;">R</span></strong> of public speaking, <strong>F<span style="color:#ff6600;">E</span>A<span style="color:#ff6600;">R</span></strong> of spiders, and <strong>F<span style="color:#ff6600;">E</span>A<span style="color:#ff6600;">R</span></strong> of the dark.  It <span style="color:#000000;">comes in many forms and learns to camouflage itself in a way that you don&#8217;t know how to identify it until it&#8217;s too late to brace yourself for what is about to happen!</span><span id="more-1234"></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;">Has it been awhile since you&#8217;ve had those hair-raising moments long enough to slice anyone who stumbles in your way?  Are you ready to determine if you should tackle the &#8220;Fight or Flight&#8221; approach? Do you have that sensation AKA adrenaline that rushes through your entire body that makes you feel like you&#8217;re every superhero in the Marvel club?  </span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;">Well, you&#8217;re in luck! There is a new park that is lingering the Bay area. It&#8217;s guaranteed to make you flash that <strong>F<span style="color:#ff6600;">E</span>A<span style="color:#ff6600;">R</span></strong> card the moment you step on the premises. </span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/scream1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1235 size-full" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/scream1.jpg" alt="scream1" width="1527" height="462" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.screamageddon.com/"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>SCREAM-A-GEDDON</strong></span> </a>is the newest Halloween park that brings you three <span style="text-decoration:underline;">terrifying</span> attractions: Bedlam 3D, newly re-designed Cursed Hayride, Deadwoods and two haunted interactive attractions: Infected and Blackpool Prison that is spread over 60 acres. If you need a break from all the thrill, The “Monster Midway” will feature carnival games and a variety of food and beverages, including beer so you can refuel and continue to tackle those FEARS.</p>
<p><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>WARNING:</strong></span> Please continue to read further if you DARE!</p>
<p>These new attractions are not for the faint-hearted. It is the ONE and ONLY choice for victims who want a grisly, disturbing and thrilling sinister experience.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/scream4.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1236 size-full" src="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/scream4.jpg" alt="scream4" width="1136" height="790" /></a><em> <a href="http://www.screamageddon.com/public/attractions/bedlam-3d.cfm#attraction-top">Bedlam</a> could be thought of as pandemonium and anarchy, but you could also say that it’s immersion in the chaos of the unknown. The clowns and fiends that fill Bedlam 3D will terrorize you, chase you and try to consume your flesh. Experience the 3D clown house known as Bedlam 3D!  With the current clown epidemic strolling the streets throughout the country, this attraction will certainly put your mind at <del>ease</del>!</em></p>
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<em><a href="http://www.screamageddon.com/public/attractions/cursed-hayride.cfm#attraction-top">Cursed Hayride</a>  is residents of a town cursed with immortality have wanted to die for years, but their attempts to reach the afterlife have been in vain. In order to escape their never-ending torture they must replace their soul with yours. Ride the wagon through Cursed Hayride and witness the horrifying sights and sounds of the doomed souls. But remember &#8211; they want your life, and your soul&#8230;</em></p>
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<em><a href="http://www.screamageddon.com/public/attractions/infected.cfm#attraction-top">Infected </a> Shortly after the landing of a large meteorite in a farmer&#8217;s cornfield, an unexplained phenomenon began to make the locals act… peculiar.  Reports of their aggressive and irrational behavior caught the attention of authorities and a special government containment team was deployed to study, analyze and quarantine. Not long after deployment, communications were lost and the team’s fate is unknown. Try to control your terror as you weave your way through fields, military tents and the farmhouse to confront the creatures within. Will you be the next one infected?</em></p>
<p><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>SCREAM-A-GEDDON</strong></span>: 27839 Saint Joe Road,  Dade City, FL 33525</p>
<p>Doors are open and patiently awaiting for your unnerving arrival now through November 5th. Tickets start at $19.95.</p>
<p>Are you ready to chase your <strong>F<span style="color:#ff6600;">E</span>A<span style="color:#ff6600;">R</span>S</strong>?</p>
<p>For more information, be sure to follow <span style="color:#ff0000;"><b>SCREAM-A-GEDDON</b></span> on social media!<br />
On <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Screamageddon/?fref=ts"><b>Facebook.</b></a><br />
On <a href="https://twitter.com/Screamageddon"><b>Twitter.</b></a></p>
<p><strong>This is no T<span style="color:#ff6600;">R</span>I<span style="color:#ff6600;">C</span>K, but it is a <span style="color:#ff6600;">T</span>R<span style="color:#ff6600;">E</span>A<span style="color:#ff6600;">T</span>!  </strong><strong>Want a chance to win tickets to experience this No Ordinary Thrill?</strong><br />
Leave me a comment below telling me <strong>WHY</strong> you’d love to have this awesome opportunity to exercise your <strong>F<span style="color:#ff6600;">E</span>A<span style="color:#ff6600;">R</span></strong> skills, and I’ll choose TWO random comments on October 15th (using Random.org) and announce the winners here on the blog and on social media! Stay tuned.</p>
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<p><em>Disclaimer: This post is written on behalf of <a href="http://www.screamageddon.com/">SCREAM-A-GEDDON</a>!  All pictures and descriptions were provided by <span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>SCREAM-A-GEDDON</strong></span>.  I was able to chase my fears by attending the attractions in exchange for blog and social media posts.   All opinions are my own.</em></p>
<p><span style="color:#ff6600;"><em><strong>Congratulations to Kristy, @Momhatescooking &amp;  Adriana @MrsALOMartin for winning the free class to Wine &amp; Design!  I hope you enjoy the class!  </strong></em></span></p><p>The post <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com/2016/10/02/no-ordinary-thrill-giveaway/">No Ordinary Thrill (GIVEAWAY)</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.noordinaryliz.com">#NoOrdinaryLiz</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
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