Tuesday, January 31, 2012

My Memories GIVEAWAY & Review



I consider myself a very crafty person I love to create jewelry,mini top hats,home decor,Scrapbooking & more but one of the things I wish I had more time for is Scrapbooking I just never seem to have enough time to sit down long enough to place everything,glue,ect so I have thought about using a Digital scrapbook software program. I didn't know which of the many digital kits to try until I was introduced to a company called My Memories when offered to do a review & giveaway I couldn't refuse. I received a download of their My Memories Suite Version 3 - Full.



Buying & downloading the My Memories digital scrapbooking software is simple & easy you simply head to their website www.MyMemories.com follow the check out instructions & then hit 'Download' you will be asked a small number of questions then your download will begin. I found the software to be very easy & simple to use everything is laid out for you all you have to do is decide where to place everything. I wanted to do a simple test page to show you how everything is set up below you can see an example page I made using photos of my daughter,the page took me about two minutes to throw together. Want more backgrounds,embellishments,imprints,ect? My Memories offers FREE downloads on their website which contain more pages & items for you to play with,Their free kits are quite impressive just like their software. This can help take the time out of scrapbooking,create your page online print it out & add it to your scrapbook. But wait you don't have to make just Scrapbook pages using this software program you can use the edited photos & pages you create to make Mugs,Calenders,Greeting cards,Invited,shirts,Mouse pads & more that are uniquely your own. I think that this software kit from My Memories is worth owning it gives you a fantastic variety of items to use,it is easy to use even for scrapbook,digital software,photo editing & crafting beginners plus it is affordable.****This was not a paid post and my honest opinion was used. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others.Products were Provided by My Memories for the Review & Giveaway free of charge****

As an added BONUS My Memories has decided to share a $10 discount off the purchase of the My Memories Suite Scrapbook software and a $10 coupon for the MyMemories.com store - $20 value!). Use the Code "STMMMS66821" To get your Discount.



PRIZE ALERT:
One lucky winner will receive their Own My Memories Suite Version 3 - Full software download [A $50 Value]

HOW TO WIN:
RULES : To be eligible for this giveaway contest you MUST do the MANDATORY entry below. You only need 1 Mandatory entry to enter, but you could also have Additional entries to maximize your chances.Please remember to leave your email in your mandatory entry so that I am able to contact you if you win.You do not have to be a blog follower to enter this giveaway but I would love if you would become one it will help you keep updated on All of my giveaways.

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Thursday, January 26, 2012

Pedestal Pet GIVEAWAY & Review



I am always on the look out for fun products for my daughter when I came across a company called Pedestal Pets I knew my daughter would love them. What is a Pedestal Pet? Pedestal Pets is a new educational toy that combines learning with fun! Each series includes 4 animal pencil toppers, 4 coordinating pencils and 4 fun fact trading cards!



At this time they have Three series Neighborhood, Safari & Barnyard for my review I was sent an assortment of each. My first impression of the Pedestal Pets is that they are well made & packaged each one is super adorable in its own way. There are a lot of things I like about these pencil toppers including their looks,they are collectable,perfect for school or work, They come with fun fact trading cards & you can print out coloring pages on their website,you can also print out a certificate with the names of your new pets [You pick the names]. I received enough to split between my daughter & her cousin both of which were very excited to receive thier new Pedestal pets. My daughter enjoys reading the trading cards & always keeps them in a nice stack on her desk. I am looking forward to Pedestal pets expanding their collections so that we can expand ours as well. The shipping from Pedestal Pets was fast everything was packaged nicely & best of all each collection is only $4.99 a piece. ****This was not a paid post and my honest opinion was used. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others.Products were Provided by Pedestal Pets for the Review & Giveaway free of charge****



PRIZE ALERT:
Three lucky winners will receive ONE Pedestal Pets collection of their choice.

I AM SORRY BUT THIS GIVEAWAY IS FOR US RESIDENTS ONLY [I promise more International giveaways soon]

HOW TO WIN:
RULES : To be eligible for this giveaway contest you MUST do the MANDATORY entry below. You only need 1 Mandatory entry to enter, but you could also have Additional entries to maximize your chances.Please remember to leave your email in your mandatory entry so that I am able to contact you if you win.You do not have to be a blog follower to enter this giveaway but I would love if you would become one it will help you keep updated on All of my giveaways.

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Monday, January 23, 2012

Green Valley Herbal Enterprises GIVEAWAY & Review



I am excited to bring you a new giveaway & review,Tonight I wanted to introduce you to a company called Green Valley Herbal Enterprises which is a business ran out of Colorado.Green Valley Herbal Enterprises make lip balm,Hand cream,Cuticle Créme,Fizzie Foot Soak & more in a variety of scents such as Coconut,Lavender,Peppermint & other great scents.For a recent review I was sent a Cooling Foot Care Kit which included 1 oz. Fix-A-Foot Balm, 8 oz. Fizzie Foot Soak, Fix-A-Foot Powder, Pumice/Foot Brush,& Washcloth in Peppermint.



The first product I tested out was the Fizzie Foot Soak right away when you open the draw string bag comes in you get a nose full of peppermint,the products are strong so I made sure to only use a little bit of the Fizzie Soak.The soak is true to its name as soon as the powder touched the water it began making a fizzy sound & foaming.My opinion on the product? It felt amazing to soak my feet & it gave me a very neat sensation my foot would go from being into the hot water to touching the cooler air which then made my feet feel icy [In the good way] I also used the washcloth & Pumice/Foot Brush on my feet everything smelled great,my feet felt amazing & looked great when I was done. I plan to use the foot powder in my work shoes standing on my feet for 5-8 hours a day doesn't always leave my shoes in the best condition so I think the foot powder will work nicely.Shipping from the company was fast & I have enjoyed each product included in the Cooling Foot Care Kit I would recommend this product to anyone who likes taking care of their feet,could use a relaxing day getting your feet pampered or simply like bath/body products.The best part of the Cooling Foot Care Kit is that the kit only cost $13 a price that can't be beat.****This was not a paid post and my honest opinion was used. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others.Products were Provided by Green Valley Herbal Enterprises for the Review & Giveaway free of charge****



PRIZE ALERT:
One lucky winner will win an Assortment of Lavender products

I AM SORRY BUT THIS GIVEAWAY IS FOR US RESIDENTS ONLY


HOW TO WIN:
RULES : To be eligible for this giveaway contest you MUST do the MANDATORY entry below. You only need 1 Mandatory entry to enter, but you could also have Additional entries to maximize your chances.Please remember to leave your email in your mandatory entry so that I am able to contact you if you win.You do not have to be a blog follower to enter this giveaway but I would love if you would become one it will help you keep updated on All of my giveaways.

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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Kristine's Shower Inc. GIVEAWAY & Review


One of my favorite things is Bath products I love sugar scrubs,body scrubs,Bath bombs & Soaps so when I found out about Kristine's Shower Inc. & seen how great everything looked I was excited to get the chance to work with her on not only a review but a giveaway.


For my review I was sent a Bath bomb,a soap,a Aloe Vera Body Whip & A Shea butter body frosting sugar scrub. Having tried out dozens of different bath products I am used to the same types of smells,textured,ect but when I opened up & smelled each item I received from Kristine's Shower Inc. I was in scent heaven. My favorite item I received was the Shea butter body frosting sugar scrub in the scent Cherry Berry the smell is delicious,The product works amazing helping remove dead skin you may have on your body,Though I suggest not rubbing too hard if your using it on your face.The bath bomb was also fantastic it smelled great,dissolved fast,fizzed nicely & made my skin feel lovely in combination with the Cherry Berry Sugar scrub I didn't want to leave the bath tub.These products are nice for creating a relaxing bath night to yourself,We all need them after a stressful day,week or even month. Kristine's Shower Inc. has been making Quality products since 2002 & I can tell you that these products are Amazing, My skin was left feeling soft,smooth,clean & most of all I smelled great. The products also had great coloring to them it was almost a shame to use them but they are too fantastic not to use. I think that her prices are fantastic you can get a Six pack of bath bombs for $11.49 compared to other companies this is a steal. I will be coming back to this site for more bath bombs & sugar scrubs. The shipping was fast,packaging was very nice & customer service is beyond amazing.****This was not a paid post and my honest opinion was used. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others.Products were Provided by Kristine's Shower Inc. for the Review & Giveaway free of charge****


PRIZE ALERT:
One lucky winner will receive a Sample Stacker which includes a bathbomb, 2oz soap, 2oz sorbet, 2oz frosting & ½oz aloe vera whip.

HOW TO WIN:
RULES :
To be eligible for this giveaway contest you MUST do the MANDATORY entry below. You only need 1 Mandatory entry to enter, but you could also have Additional entries to maximize your chances.Please remember to leave your email in your mandatory entry so that I am able to contact you if you win.You do not have to be a blog follower to enter this giveaway but I would love if you would become one it will help you keep updated on All of my giveaways.

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Mineral Hygienics Review



If your looking for Mineral Makeup a great company called Mineral Hygienics offers everything you need to get started. Here is some information about their company: "Our mission at Mineral Hygienics is to be the premier cosmetic manufacturer focusing on using natural products to promote health. We use natural ingredients to develop superior cosmetics that meet and exceed customer expectations – we will not compromise on quality. In order to accomplish this objective, Mineral Hygienics strives to build lasting relationships with our customers, suppliers and employees."



Picture above is of me using the Light Foundation.For my review I was sent 1 Mineral bronzer in Cool Kiss,1 Sheer perfection mineral finish in Translucent,1 Full coverage Kabuki Brush & 4 Foundations in Fairest,Far,Fairly light & Light.All of them look very similar to my skin color which made me very happy. The powder went on smoothly but I did notice that it pointed out the dry patches on my face [Sometimes I have issues with my skin being too dry I am currently using a new lotion to help]. The mineral makeup is long lasting & doesn't rub off through out the day so you do not have to worry about reapplying it after two hours.I like how sleek it went on instead of cakey like other foundations have done.The makeup doesn't irritate my skin & washes off with no problem at the end of the day. The makeup is great & shipping was fast but what about the price? Each kit cost $59.99 plus S&H it may seem like a lot to some but it comes with 2 shades of Mineral Hygienics SPF Foundation,Mineral Hygienics mineral enhancer,Mineral finishing powder,Three brushes of various sizes & a How to guide which is a really good deal for the price. If you need any further help they offer Advice,Tips & How to guides on their website for free! They also offer eye shadow,lip stick,lip liner & blush in various shades. I have enjoyed working with Mineral Hygienics & enjoy using their products. ****This was not a paid post and my honest opinion was used. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others.Products were Provided by Mineral Hygienics for the Review free of charge****

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Extreme Cash Giveaway $500

It’s time for an EXTREME CASH GIVEAWAY! I have teamed up with my blogger friends to bring you an extreme cash prize. One lucky winner will receive $500 in their Paypal account at the end of this giveaway!

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Tuesday, January 10, 2012

YoungBlood GIVEAWAY & Review



Ready for a day of beauty to get you glowing for the new year? I wanted to host a fun day full of Bath/Body & Makeup reviews for your viewing pleasure. First up is a company called YoungBlood who is one of my personal favorite sites for eye liner.



For a recent review I received a Incredible Wear Gel Liner in Eclipse & Luxurious Angle brush.Here is a description of the Liner from their website "Draw those lines bold or fine! Our intensely colored, long-wearing formula glides on smoothly like a liquid liner with the precision of an eye pencil. Non-irritating, very water-resistant and budge-proof." I fully agree with the description from the website it is very easy to create a thin line or a thick line depending on the style of brush you use. I prefer a line that is right in the middle,That way it can be seen without being over powered or being covered by eye shadow. I like to pair this Incredible Wear Gel Liner in Eclipse with the eye shadow called Sea glass from their Mermaid Pressed Mineral Eyeshadow Quad [Not included for this review but I love this quad I use it a lot]. Now what about their Luxurious Angle brush? It has synthetic bristles for shaping brows or applying eyeshadow to crease. I like the shape of this brush it helps apply the liner beautifully. To keep your bush in nice working condition I suggest washing off your brush after every application of the Liner,Why? You don't want excess liner to build up on the brush,Oils & Dirt can transfer from your counter/previous application, into your eye liner which wouldn't be good. Cleaning your brush is easy,using warm water & a mild non scented soap you can clean your brush daily.As always YoungBlood had fast shipping,perfect customer service & high quality items. ****This was not a paid post and my honest opinion was used. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others.Products were Provided by YoungBlood for the Review & Giveaway free of charge****



PRIZE ALERT:
One lucky winner will receive a Incredible Wear Gel Liner in Eclipse & Luxurious Angle brush. A $42 Value.

I AM SORRY BUT THIS GIVEAWAY IS FOR US & CANADA RESIDENTS ONLY

THIS GIVEAWAY HAS NOW ENDED WINNER IS - #13 stephy905

Saturday, January 7, 2012

ThinkFun Review



My daughter is just now getting to the age where she is able to understand Board games so I have been trying to start up a collection of board games that range in age so we can start to play them as she gets older. When I was offered a chance to work with a company called ThinkFun I couldn't refuse they have a great selection of games for all ages.For my review I was sent a game called Snack Attack which is aimed for kids 4 years & up.



Here is the description from their website "If your kids are craving a fun time, bring Snack Attack! to the table and serve up a fast-paced picture matching, token stacking challenge that will have players of all ages coming back for more! Spin the delightful Snack Attack! Spinner Platter and the Snack Tokens magically appear. The spinning is half the fun – everyone can get in on the fun and the player with the most Snack Tokens wins! " The game was easy to set up & fun to play it makes a great new addition to our growing collection.This is a great game for adults to play with their children or for kids to play together,It is a great way to get everyone to participate in a group activity while keeping them entertained & engaged with the game.The game tokens are large enough for a toddler to hold easily & small enough they don't take up a lot of space on the table. My daughter enjoys playing this game it is fun for her to try to match all of the little tokens to the matching picture on the card.The ThinkFun website is easy to navigate letting you pick the game that is best for your child[ren]. The shipping of this product was fast ****This was not a paid post and my honest opinion was used. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others.Products were Provided by ThinkFun for the Review & Giveaway free of charge****

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