Thursday, September 2, 2010

NOVICA Review and Giveaway...

Thanks to NOVICA I got to review a pair of their beautiful sterling silver earrings! They have such great jewelry and earrings to pick from! I picked the Thai Spark earrings. I was so excited when they got here. They came in a really cool handmade box. I love the beauty and detail in these earrings. I can wear them both casual and dressy. I also love that they are sterling silver. These came all the way from Thailand!

Thanks NOVICA for the great products!

Sterling silver dangle Thai Spark earrings...


These feminine and elegant earrings accessorize with Thai chic. Designed by Wadarat Supasirisuk, the earrings are crafted with sterling silver with detailed finesse.

NOVICA wants to give artists and artisans around the world a global platform to express their true artistic talents and to spur their creativity. And, they want to provide you with access to unique, hard-to-find items at great values that only the Internet infrastructure can allow.

At the deepest essence of their philosophy, they want to create a bridge between you and the many talented artisans across the globe.

They also want you to know about who you're buying from. They want you to feel that attachment to the product and to the hands that created it.


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Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Mareblu Naturals Review and Giveaway...

Thanks to Mareblu Naturals my family got to review some of their products! We tried the Blueberry Pomegranate Trail Mix Crunch, Pistachio Trail Mix Crunch, Almond Crunch, and also the Cashew Crunch. They are all very yummy! If we were to pick our favorite out of them all it would be the Blueberry Pomegranate Trail Mix Crunch. We are always looking for good for you, and yummy snacks. These are perfect for that and great to have on hand for my family.

Mareblu Snacks are:
    • All Natural
    • Kosher
    • 100% Vegan
    • Gluten-Free
    • Low in Sodium
    • Dairy-Free
    • Peanut free
    • Wheat free
    • Preservative free
    • Cholesterol free
    • No Trans-Fats
    • A good source of protein


Mareblu Naturals was started in response to the over-processed, imported, unhealthy snacks that flooded the aisles of the supermarkets. When developing the Mareblu product line, they had several goals in mind:

Locally grown and packaged, they wanted Mareblu to taste fresh and come from trusted growers.

Natural – Artificial colors and flavors never seemed very healthy to them. They found that nature has provided all the flavors necessary for creating snacks that both kids and adults love. Dried fruits, nuts, evaporated cane juice and sea salt all combine for a natural flavor you can feel good about eating.


Healthy – By creating Mareblu from the best premium products available, they found that the health benefits were enormous. Thanks Mareblu Naturals for the great products!


Now here's the really exciting part...

Thanks to
Mareblu Naturals two lucky winners will win....

1.25oz

o (1) Blueberry Pomegranate Trail Mix Crunch

o (1) Pistachio Trail Mix Crunch

o (1) Almond Crunch

o (1) Cashew Crunch

o (1) Pecan Trail Mix Crunch

o (1) Cranberry Pomegranate Trail Mix Crunch

1.2oz bar

o (1) Strawberry Pomegranate Trail Mix Crunch

o (1) BlueCran Pomegranate Trail Mix Crunch

o (1) Mango Pomegranate Trail Mix Crunch

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SkinMedica...
Louis


Logitech Mouse...
Jammie


Miraclebody...
Tinagirl


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Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Costume Supercenter.com Review...

Thanks to Costume Supercenter.com I got to review the Deluxe Snow White Costume! I was so excited when this got here! I am all girl and love to play dress up for sure! I think that is one of the reasons I love Halloween so much. I also love seeing all the kids in their fun costumes and passing out candy. The costume came fast and was great quality! This is going to go great with my prince charming hubby in his new costume!

Costumes are not just for Halloween anymore. Who didn't like playing dress up as a kid? Theme parties give everyone a perfect excuse to dress up. Today, there are costumes for everyone: adults, kids Halloween costumes and pets.

Other than needing to buy Halloween costumes every October 31st, there are many other occasions appropriate for finding the perfect costume. You can choose to be a clown on birthdays, Abe Lincoln for President's Day, a bunny for Easter, a leprechaun for Saint Patrick's Day, Uncle Sam for the Fourth of July, or even a pilgrim (or Turkey) for Thanksgiving. Theme parties and private occasions open up even more possibilities.

I was happy to find that a wide variety of plus sized options are available. You'll find a much better selection of Plus Size Costumes. I have found it much easier to take things in to my size than to try and let them out if too tight in areas. Which is great since it seems costumes always tend to run small.

I had fun looking at costumes for our dog Angel also. You can choose from a variety of special collars, hats, capes and boots. You can even dress your pet to complement your own costume. Which I think is really neat.


Thanks Costume Supercenter.com for the great products!

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Monday, August 30, 2010

The Turkish Towel Company Review and Giveaway...

Thanks to The Turkish Towel Company I got to review some of their products! I got two Zenith towels in a great navy blue color! I love the quality of these towels. I also really like the navy color that they sent to us. They match our bathroom perfectly.


Thanks to The Turkish Towel Company for the awesome products!


This 8 piece towel set shown is ultra stylish, sumptuously soft and made in Turkey from the finest two-ply Turkish cotton. Luxury weight.


Black Makeup Washcloths

Don’t let make-up stains ruin your towels.


These Black Makeup Washcloths are perfect to take off your make-up with!

The Turkish Towel Company encompasses a combined 50-plus years of towel know-how. This partnership marries American design, development, and marketing experience to the world-renowned skills and quality of Turkish towel manufacturing. The result is unsurpassed style and quality in every towel that they produce.

History

Deep in the mountains of Southern Turkey there is a small village nestled under snow capped peaks. In this mountain hamlet called Babadag, lived and worked many of the master weavers of Turkish carpets. Legend has it that sometime during the 15th Century, one of these craftsmen decided to try weaving towels in the same manner that he wove rugs. Previous to this, all towels in the world were flat woven and had no loops. This weaver thought that the same loops that were used in carpet weaving would make a better towel and in fact the addition of loops to the towel did make it absorb water much faster. And thus the Turkish towel was born and became the world’s standard.

As the towel weaving business in Turkey grew and became world famous, these descendants of the village of Babadag became the best quality towel producers in the world. The Turkish Towel Company is owned by these descendants.

Quality

Each and every towel they provide is inspected three times

1. After weaving
2. After dyeing
3. After stitching
…to ensure the perfect towel.

The Turkish Towel Company products are all made in the legendary towel producing town of Denizli, Turkey, the world’s largest center for woven terry production.

Particular attention is paid to the stitching and finishing of all products. The towels are double-stitched along the lengths to avoid fraying and for added stability.

While a Turkish towel may cost more initially, in the long run it costs a lot less as it will easily outlast towels of inferior quality.

All their products are woven in their modern production facility with Swiss made computer controlled weaving equipment.


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Thursday, August 26, 2010

VTech Cordless Phone System Review and Giveaway...

Thanks to VTech I got to review their DS6321-3 cordless phone system! I was excited to actually get a phone system that all the handsets can work together.
I put one by my hubby's chair so when he is watching TV and I am upstairs I can just push intercom and talk to him. I love that feature!
This phone system also is Bluetooth enabled for connection to cell phones and headsets.

I really like that the keys light up so I can see well when dialing at night. My calls sound crystal clear. The answering machine is easy to set up and use as well. We are very happy with this phone system! Thanks VTech for the great products!

Also make sure and check out VTech’s new micro site, StayGrounded.com.

In this busy world of email, IM and BBM, when was the last time you really reached out and talked to someone over the phone? According to a survey by VTech communications, the largest U.S. cordless phone manufacturer, 97 percent of Americans believe talking regularly is important for healthy relationships. Sixty-five percent want to use the phone more to stay in touch with friends and family – as opposed to popular tools such as email, texting and social networking.

Highlighting the power of real conversations to enrich lives, VTech recently launched StayGrounded.com, a place where consumers can learn about building strong relationships with good communication.





More about the DS6321-3 cordless phone system...

For Busy Households, The advanced three-handset DS6321 is the first cordless phone system capable of downloading cellular phonebook directory entries (up to 6,000) using BLUETOOTH® technology. Like the LS6245, the DS6321-3 offers more peace-of-mind that a cell phone call won’t be missed due to poor reception or a misplaced cell phone at the home. Plus, with three handsets included and optional expandability up to 12 handsets requiring only one phone jack, the DS6321 is an affordable all-in-one communication solution for busy households.

Key Features


Additional Features


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Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Today's Winners...



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USANA HealthPak...
Adrian


Purse Perfector...
Gustosa


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Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Murad Review...


Thanks to Murad I got to review a couple of their products! I got the Energizing Pomegranate Moisturizer SPF 15 and also the Gentle Acne Treatment.

The moisturizer is light weight and my skin loves it! I also like that it has
broad spectrum SPF 15 protection. I love to try different face products to give my skin a change and to pamper it. This is a great energizer for your skin.

More about the Energizing Pomegranate Moisturizer SPF 15...

Lightweight, oil-free hydrator invigorates while delivering all-day moisture and broad spectrum SPF 15 protection. Energizing Pomegranate Complex™ infuses skin with a natural glow. Murad's patented complex features Artemia to help stimulate healthy cell function and antioxidant-rich Pomegranate Extract to help defend skin from daily free radical assaults.

Additional features and ingredients:

  • Zinc and Copper condition and balance to leave skin silky smooth
  • Restores freshness and radiance

My teenager son and I sometimes break out. So we were excited to try the Gentle
Acne Treatment. I really like that it's gentle on our skin as some chemicals can do more damage than good. This product is great and really helps our acne. It doesn't dry out our skin either. I also really like that the chamomile extract helps reduce redness and inflammation.

More about the Gentle Acne Treatment Gel...

Gentle Acne Treatment Gel fights blemishes and eases irritation in one step. Clinically proven formula significantly increases moisture content while decreasing breakouts by 45% in just 2 weeks. Salicylic Acid exfoliates clogged pores to control breakouts while Tea Tree Leaf Extract provides antiseptic benefits. Queen of Meadow Extract shrinks pores and controls shine.

Additional features and ingredients:
  • Oil diffusers reduce shine for a smooth, matte finish
  • Chamomile Extract helps reduce redness and inflammation

Make sure and check out all the
Murad products! I like the tips and Skincare Glossary and variety they have on their site. I was offered great customer service and loved the 2 products I got to try! Thanks Murad for the great products!

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Monday, August 23, 2010

Marmaduke DVD Giveaway...

HANG TEN AND FETCH HUGE LAUGHS
WITH TH
E WORLD’S MOST LOVABLE GREAT DANE

Owen Wilson, George Lopez, Kiefer Sutherland And Fergie Star In
The Larger-Than-Life Family Comedy Unleashing On
Blu-ray Disc And DVD Au
gust 31

Leaping out of the doghouse and onto the big screen, the hilarious hijinks of the good-natured Great Dane Marmaduke barks its way onto Blu-ray Disc/DVD Combo Pack and as a DVD Single Disc August 31 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. An all-star cast of voice talents, including Owen Wilson (Marley & Me), George Lopez (“The George Lopez Show”), Kiefer Sutherland (“24”), and Fergie (The Black Eyed Peas) lend their voices to the dog-out-of-water tale about what happens when the lovable oversized pooch is unleashed in an idyllic seaside town.

When Marmaduke (Wilson) moves to a new neighborhood with his family, the super-sized teenage dog soon discovers he just doesn’t fit in—literally! Marmaduke can’t help being a one-dog wrecking crew, causing fur-flying chaos wherever he roams. But, with the help of his friend, Carlos the Cat (Lopez), Marmaduke may just get out of the doghouse, fall in love, and surf off into the sunset.

Just in time for some end of summer fun, Marmaduke Blu-Ray Combo Pack (a two-disc set of Blu-ray and DVD versions of the film) comes packed with laugh-out-loud special features including more surf dog fun in Cowabarka!, canine casting, the Marmaduke Mahem gag reel, deleted scenes, and more.

Two-Disc Blu-Ray Disc/DVD Combo Pack Special Features
Disc One:

• Marmaduke Blu-ray
• Cowabarka! Surfing Dogs
• Canine Casting
• Marmaduke Mayhem! Gag Reel

• Deleted Scenes
• Puppy Marmaduke and Kitty Carlos: Home Movies

Disc Two:
• Marmaduke widescreen feature film

DVD
Disc One:
• Marmaduke Widescreen Feature
Film
• Cowabarka! Surfing Dogs

• Canine Casting


What Dog Suits Your Personality?

Everyone has a favorite dog, but what type of pup is best suited to your character? Are you silly and into tiny, yappy Terriers? Or are you lazy and prefer lying around the house watching TV with a Labrador? Or maybe you just know you want a Great Dane, like Marmaduke from the hit movie out on Blu-ray Disc and DVD August 31. Keep reading to see which dog matches your personality.

· Are you really into sports and want an athletic dog to run with?

o You should get a Greyhound! Greyhounds have a history of being bred for racing so they will help push you

to go faster. They are friendly and loyal companions who like people, even those they don’t know.

· Are you lazy and want a dog that won’t need a lot of exercise?

o You should get a French Bulldog! French Bulldogs are small lively dogs who don’t require a great amount of exercise. They like to have companionship so they will hang out with you when you don’t want to go out. Plus, they live indoors so they won’t even want to leave!

· Are you a kid at heart and want someone to play with?

o You should get a Golden Retriever! Golden retrievers are big playful creatures. They are usually as friendly to strangers as they are to their owners and love to play games. They are patient and great with young people.

· Are you someone who likes to sleep and want a dog that wont wake you with its barking?

o You should get a Chow Chow! Chows are affectionate and loyal dogs known for being quiet. They make for good guard dogs too which is especially great if you really do sleep a lot.

· Are you a cuddle bug and want a dog to snuggle with?

o You should get a Bichon Frise! Bichons are very friendly dogs who love children and are great to snuggle up with. And as an extra bonus, they don’t shed so you won’t have fur all over you when you’re done with your cuddle.

· Are you a bookworm and want a dog that is just as smart?

o You should get a poodle! Poodles are one the smartest breeds of dogs. They take direction well and can be taught to do tricks. They like people and love to play, and are even known to swim!



Now here's the really exciting part...

I get to give away 3 copies of this DVD!

Win a Copy of the World’s Most Loveable Great Dane Marmarduke

Available on Blu-ray Disc and DVD August 31

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For your chance of winning your own copy of Marmaduke on DVD, simply answer the following question in a comment:

What kind of dog is Marmaduke?

  • A Great Dane
  • A German Shepherd
  • A Poodle

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