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HP Ink Challenge Week 4

This is week 4 of the HP Ink Challenge.  I used ColorLok paper and generic copy paper and I didn't really notice a difference in the prints.  When I turned the pages over, the ColorLok paper seemed to bleed through a little less, but not enough that would even show up if I took a picture of it.  Having both paper I would probably choose the ColorLok to make a birthday card, but again both were up to my standards. :) I also printed the same documents I have each week and I still notice streaking in the the refill ink prints.  HP ink is still solid.  The HP ink prints more closely to the computer image.  The refill ink is less vibrant. (picture on the right) I received two free HP Deskjet 3510 printers and supplies as well as a gift card to purchase refilled cartridges from HP in order to participate in the Ink Challenge. All opinions and views expressed are my own.

GIVEAWAY: The Snowman and The Snowdog DVD! -CLOSED-

Winner I loved The Snowman so I was excited to watch The Snowman & The Snowdog with my family. First of all the music is soooo beautiful!  There is no dialogue and yet the story is so touching.  My kids were mesmerized the entire time.  We got a little snow the other day and my son went out in his pajamas and gloves to make a Snowman and a Snowdog…lol  This show is definitely on our holiday tradition list now.  I don't know how they did it, but they made a sequel that is just as good as the original! About the DVD: When a young boy and his mother move to a new home, the boy discovers a secret box hidden under the floorboards of his bedroom. In the box, he finds a hat, scarf, some lumps of coal and a shriveled tangerine – it’s a snowman-making kit! Later that day it starts to snow. The boy builds a snowman, and with a little spare snow left over, a Snowdog. That night they come to life and take him on a wonderful adventure. As dawn breaks they fly home, but before th