Giveaway & Review: Twisted Orchid {Fashionable Handbags}

 

Now that it is officially springtime, it is time to start shopping for spring clothing and accessories. I love lighter color purses and colorful pieces of jewelry during this season. So I am excited to tell you about Twisted Orchid. This company sells handbags, jewelry, dresses, scarves, feather extensions, and more. Twisted Orchid has so many stylish items to keep you looking fashionable for all seasons. I really like their wide selection of items. When I browse through their items, I end up wanting everything they sell!

Feel Pretty with Pretty Girl Makeup {Review}

A fun thing about being is lady is that we get to feel pretty. But it is so easy to get caught up in your life and forget to do little things that make all the difference to you.  Feeling pretty can make you have a fabulous day. There is a company named Pretty Girl Makeup that will make you feel just like a pretty girl. The company was founded by Christina Fuch, a FORD makeup artist who knows exactly what it means to be a pretty girl. She has created a high quality makeup and body care line.

Win an ADORABLE headband for Baby E's Birthday Bash

Baby E, over at Momma T and Baby E, is turning one! To celebrate there will be a bunch of giveaways over the next couple of days for it. Today that adorable headband below will be given away. Ends 4/2/12.  US only. Enter with the Rafflecopter form below.

Josie Maran Cosmetics: Luxury with a Conscience {Review}

When I think of luxurious, high quality makeup products, I do not really associate those products being eco-friendly or natural. And neither did Josie Maran which is why she created Josie Maran Cosmetics. This company creates makeup, skincare, brushes, and hair products.  Plus this company is always supporting wonderful causes throughout the world. Josie Maran Cosmetics is a new company to me, but I am already loving every bit of it.

I Think My Mailman May Hate Me and My Packages

 

I receive lots of packages.  Between receiving products to review, prizes I have won in giveaways, and things I have bought online, it really adds up. Most of the packages I receive are delivered through the postal service.  This means that my mailman has to deliver a lot of boxes to me. Now if the package fits in the mailbox, GREAT! Stick it in there. I have no problem with that. That way it is completely safe if it starts to rain.

nimble by Balance Bar {Women's Energy Bar} Review

Since I am on the go during the week, I rely a lot on protein/energy bars to keep me going strong. I am sure you all have heard of Balance Bar and maybe you have even tried their bars before. I am always switching up bars, so I eat Balance Bar's products pretty frequently. They actually just created a new product called nimble, which is unlike any other bar out there. Balance Bar says that nimble is the first nutrition/energy bar for woman with a beauty bonus.

5 New Winners Posted!

Congratulations to this weeks winners!

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with EdenFantasys {Plus a Coupon Code}

Happy St. Patrick's Day! I hope everyone is having a great day while being safe. In honor of this day, EdenFantasys is having a big special sale. You can receive 20% off your order with this code POTOFGOLD. This includes everything on their site. No exclusions! That is very awesome. If you have your eye on something or are not familiar with the site, now is the perfect time to check it out. Since I have been visiting EdenFantasys, I have not seen a sale this big. So take advantage of it. 

Giveaway & Review: Simply Bath Salts

After a long day, bath time ends up being my favorite part of the day. It is so nice to soak in warm water, relax, and have some much needed me time. I always have to add something to my bath water, because I love the good smells those kinds of products give off. I recently was able to try Simply Bath Salts. This is a no frill company whose main purpose is to provide high quality organic bath salts. This company has over 20 different scents and really knows how to make a one of a kind bath salt.

Social Artworking {Color Canvas Art Project}

Where I live, our Joann Fabrics store recently moved to a bigger store. It is the biggest craft store around here now, and they carry so much stuff! I have said this before, but I really do not have an artistic talent. When I have some free time though, I do like to do something artsy every now and then. So when I saw this template from a company called Social Artworking, I had to buy it. Then this kit has a canvas art pattern and graphite paper that allows you to just trace the pattern onto your canvas. It is perfect for people who cannot draw very well, but still want to create something that they can be proud of. 

$1000 Cash! The Grand Event {7 Winners}

You know you neeeeed it... Well a great group of bloggers have come together to give it to you!

Welcome to the Grand Event Cash Giveaway!

1 Grand Prize: $500

1 2nd Place Prize: $250

5 3rd Place Prizes: $50

Moms with Voices Media is hosting the GRAND Event Cash Giveaway. With a few clicks of your mouse, you can be entered to win a Grand Prize amount of $500, Second Place Prize of $250, or FIVE third place prized of $50!

This giveaway runs from 12:01 AM 3/17/2012 - 11:59 PM 3/31/2012. With so many different ways to enter, why not come back and do a few each day along with your daily entries!

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ActivewearUSA.com {Largest Selection of Women's Activewear} Review

Since my first half marathon race is only 3 weeks ago, I have been running a lot more to be ready for it. Lucky for me, it has been so warm where I live, so I have been able to run outside.  Yesterday the high was around 80. That means I am already bringing out my summer workout clothes. ActivewearUSA.com sells fashionable clothes for active women. They let you look good and feel good while working out. This is the best site I know of to shop for fitness clothing.

It's Lip Appreciation Day {Plus Interesting Lip Facts}

I did not know such a thing as Lip Appreciation Day existed. But today is the day! I thought it would be fun to share some facts you may not have known about in honor of it.

After Flats: Foldable Flats Review {Must Have For All Heel Wearers}

 

If you are a lady, I know this has happened at some point to you before. You buy a gorgeous pair of heels to wear. After you start wearing them for awhile, they start to really hurt your feet and you have to them off now. Sound familiar? I know it has happened to me before. It is such a pain to have to carry around another pair of shoes to wear when my feet are done letting me wear my heels though. Lucky for us ladies, After Flats has solved the problem.

Giveaway: $60 Bath & Body Works Gift Card

Good Morning Fans!! I have joined together with some awesome other bloggers to bring you this Easterrific giveaway!! 

Total Beauty App {The Best Beauty App For Ladies}

If I am going to buy a new product, I like to read real people’s reviews before I purchase it.  There are just so many products out there that I like to see what other people have said about it. I found this awesome beauty app called Total Beauty and is filled with people’s unbiased review of products. This app has over 45,000 products listed and 280,000 reviews! This app is available for iPhone or Android phones. 

Giveaway & Review: Jenulence Natural Mineral Makeup

 

I have actually only gotten into mineral makeup not too long ago. I remember one day I was at the store and spontaneously decided to try some out. Since then I have tried different brands to find the perfect makeup for me. I think I have tried my favorite mineral makeup yet. All of Jenulence offers makeup that is 100% natural, biodegradable, environmentally friendly, and never tested on animals. Plus their makeup works so well and lasts me all day.

Win a $100 Spa Finder Gift Card

SpaFinder.com is an easy to navigate site that offers you the ability to buy a gift card for a loved one without knowing which spa they will go to. SpaFinder gift certificates are accepted at over 7,000 spa and wellness locations worldwide. Just a quick note to remember SpaFinder gift Certificates are not accepted everywhere so be sure to find a participating location near you or the one you are purchasing it for.

Giveaway & Review: Makeup Primer by Reviva Labs

I am gone all day during the week, so I am only am able to apply my makeup in the morning. I need to be sure that my makeup lasts me all day. Makeup primer is a must for the makeup to set properly and last all day. Reviva Labs sells unique skin care products that fit every woman’s needs. This company sells specialty beauty products including Brown Spot Lightening Cream, Light Skin Peel, Vitamin E Oil Stick, Firming Eye Serum, and more! Their products are never tested on animals and made with no animal ingredients. 

Why I Am Excited For Spring!

Spring is not too far away, and I cannot wait. It will be such a relief when there will be no more cold weather. We will be having spring temperatures here in Illinois these next couple of days. I am very excited about that, so I figured I would share why I am so excited about spring. 

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The Spring Cleaning Blast! Win a $75 Amazon Gift Card

Warm weather is right around the corner and it's the perfect time to give the house the ole' "once over". If you need a little motivation, we're giving you a chance to win a $60 Amazon gift card to buy yourself some new cleaning supplies (and maybe some chocolate, yes, lots and lots of chocolate). To enter, simply follow the 16 participating blogs on Facebook. Want to earn extra entries? Follow the Twitter pages of these fabulous blogs! Happy Spring!

Giveaway & Review: Emy Baker's Originals {Shaving Oil and Kitchen Teas}

Emy Baker’s Originals sells products that all women should have. This company uses a green manufacturing process, and all their products are environmentally friendly. All of their products are 100% biodegradable and packaged in 100% recyclable material. This company cares about the environment. Plus the products are made in America! Emy Baker’s Originals sells shaving oil, body scrub, Kitchen Teas, Dorm Teas, and Car Teas. (If you are wondering what the tea products are, keep reading. I will tell you!)

{FLASH GIVEAWAY} 1 Winner Takes All the Prizes Up For Grabs!

MommyWire PR is hosting the Prizes Flash Giveaway.  We are coming together with bloggers to bring  you different PRIZES to enter to win. Only open for 24 hours. One winner takes it all, so enter now. The Prizes Flash Giveaway becomes live from 10pm, EST (03/8) - 10pm, EST, (03/9). One Winner Takes It All!

Bloggers: Do Not Miss This HUGE Event {It's Raining Cash}

Bridget, over at Giveaway Promote, is hosting another giveaway event! Her last event had over 120+ blogs participant and gave away $700. I participated in it and my  numbers increased big time! 

Giveaway: UPrinting {Rolled Canvas Print}

UPrinting in an online printing company that can fulfill all your print related needs. They have a large selection of products, including Rolled Canvas Prints. This item would be perfect if you are wanting to hang a picture on the wall in your home. What I think is really cool is that UPrinting gives you the option to use a standard size or create a custom sized canvas. I do not know any other place that allows you to choose the exact size you are needing or wanting. Your picture would be created on premium artist canvas material.

Bloggers: Sign Up For A Bath & Body Works Giveaway {Only $2}

I do not see a lot of giveaways for Bath & Body Works, so when I saw this one I signed up right away! It is only $2 for Facebook AND Twitter links. It will run from 3-14 to 3-21. It is coming up soon.

Giveaway & Review: Homemaid Expressions {Goat Milk Soap & Lotion Candle}

I recently tried goat milk soap for the very first time. I had heard about goat milk soap before and that there were benefits to using products that contained it, but somehow had not had the opportunity to try it out.  Plus I knew goat milk soap was supposed to be better than standard soap, but I was not sure why. Lucky for me, I was able to try Homemaid Expressions' products. These products are all handmade. Homemaid Expressions creates soap and also lotion candles and lip balms. These are natural products that I loved using. 

Giveaway & Review: CafePress $50 Gift Card

If you have not heard of CafePress before, you have been missing out. This online store has all my favorite characteristics. There is a huge selection, there is something for everyone, you are able to personalize/customize a lot of items, you will find items that are not sold in stores, lots of unique items, deals are always going on, and the prices are affordable even without the deals. I cannot even begin to list all the products CafePress sells because there are just WAY to many. I was able to review three different items which will give you a little idea on the different products this company sells!

Giveaway: My Wonderful Walls Wall Stickers $177 Value

I'm so excited to introduce you all to My Wonderful Walls! They offer imaginative wall stickers, wall stencils and canvas wall murals for kids' room and baby nurseries. It's all created and manufactured in the USA too!

The Barefoot Executive by Carrie Wilkerson: Review

"Discover what you already have to offer, how to use it to your advantage, and where to find the people that are eager to buy it. The Barefoot Executive will pull you over the hurdle of uncertainty and get your moving, planning, and doing."

Design With Vinyl: Vinyl Wall Decal Review

 When it comes to decorating your home, there is just so many different things you can put on your walls. You could put mirrors, paintings, clocks, and pretty much anything else you can think of. If you are wanting your walls to really stand out, you should think of Design With Vinyl. This company sells a wide variety of vinyl decals for walls. Some of the categories of wall decals include animals, baby, bathroom, family, hobbies, birds, kitchen, and trees. One of the best things about this company is how affordable all their products are!

Do Not Miss Baby E's 1st Birthday Bash! LOTS of Prizes

At Momma T and Baby E, Baby E is going to be turning 1! Every baby turning one must have a big party. So on March 18th, Baby E's First Birthday Bash will start.

I Will Be Trying SkinB5 To Help Clear My Acne

I know that I have mentioned this before in a post or two that I deal with acne. So thanks to SkinB5, I will be trying out a 30 day kit of their four part system. Now SkinB5 is not like your typical acne system kit. This company has created natural products to fight acne to help maintain healthy skin from the inside of your body out. SkinB5 contains Vitamin B5 which is proven to be effective in treating the production of Sebum, the main cause of acne breakouts. 

6 Lucky Winners Posted!

Support New Bloggers $145 PayPal Cash Giveaway: Tracey T 

myubby Custom Blankets Review

If you were like me, I am sure you are thinking what in the world is a myubby!? Well I did some investigating to figure out what it is. The owner of this company decided to create a special unique blanket for her new son. Her son ended up calling his blanket "ubby" and the name stuck. Now myubby is a company that makes personalized and unique blankets, but YOU really are the one that creates the blanket!

Did I Really Just Sign Up For That!?

Well I was talked into signing up for a half marathon. A friend of mine wanted me to run in a local half marathon with her that is coming up on April 7^th. My first thought was that she is crazy. Does she not realize who she is talking to!? The longest race I have competed in is a 5K. The half marathon is 10 miles longer than that. That is a huge difference. Sure we have run together before, but not 13 miles!

3 Chances to Win an Adorable Animal Crane Humidifier

Right now I have a giveaway going on for Freddie the Frog Crane humidifier. Here is 2 more chances to win! Click on each picture below to enter. These are the cutest humidifiers ever. It is very simple to enter. All you have to do is type in your information and you are entered!

You can click on both pictures and enter to win twice. They look like the same sweepstakes, but they are not. Good luck!

Giveaway & Review: Pefectly Posh {Whip Me Up Bombinator}

If you are like me, you like to take care of your skin and body. I recently learned of a new company that was just started in October 2011 called Perfectly Posh. This company sells pure products to pamper yourself with. Perfectly Posh is a girls dream come true! 

Luck of the Irish Giveaway Hop: Crane Adorables Humidifier

Luck of the Irish Giveaway Hop is hosted by Mama Does It All and Deals from MS DO.  Enter to win the Grand Prize Kindle Fire sponsored by zuuzs.com

zuuzs is a social shopping site where friends shop, share, and earn together. You can shop at more than 850 stores, share deals & opinions with friends, and control your own cash back rewards with their exclusive Buying Power functionality. It's free to join and have fun with zuuzs!

Extreme Flash Giveaway: 4 Winners $180 CASH

Welcome to the Extreme Flash Giveaway!

Who doesn’t love giveaways that have multiple winners? Plus this giveaway will only run for 3 days. So what that means is a better chance of winning!

(3) $60 Amazon gift certificates

 (1) $50 Live Nation gift code

Why I Rally For Real Pizza (Freschetta) - Sweepstakes

Boycott blah, fight for Fresch® taste and join the Rally for Real Pizza!

Frozen pizza shouldn’t simply taste better. It should be better. Freschetta® frozen pizzas are made with top-quality ingredients and taste-tested recipes, just to make sure your pizza will always deliver Fresch® flavor.

Sponsor Spotlight: Crane Adorables Humidifers

With it being winter time, the air is so dry where I live. Humidifiers are a necessity to add extra moisture in the air. I use to always use a humidifier when I was a lot younger to prevent nose bleeds. There are some extra benefits that humidifiers provide that I was not aware of.  The extra moistures allows for a better night’s sleep, relives cough and flu symptoms, relives sinus irritation, relieves dry skin, and more! 

Funky Artwear "Spoil Yourself" (Jewelry Review)

I love homemade jewelry, especially earrings. Now I do not have the slightest idea on how to make jewelry, so I leave that up to other people. Funky Artwear creates handmade earrings, bracelets, and necklaces. The jewelry is very cute and fashionable. Plus all the jewelry is made in the USA and is very affordable.