Mega Baby Juno 7 DVD, 2 CDs, 2 Sheets of Magnets & Matching Canvas Tote 2/28 WINNER CLOSED

CONGRATULATIONS TO...

wendysue said...

I entered your giveaway for roundabouts. 2

February 9, 2011 10:11 PM 

An e-mail has been sent.  Being that WendySue has won on another giveaway, I suspect she will respond within 48 hours.  If not, a new winner will be selected.

Thanks to all those who entered!

If you love Baby Juno or never heard of it, you don't want to miss this great giveaway of 7 DVDs, 2 CDs, 2 sheets of magnets and a very nice matching Baby Juno canvas tote (much better than the ordinary totes).

DVDs: 

    

   

Not pictured:  Baby Juno Juno's Rhythm Adventure, the sheets of magnets and the canvas bags.  Way to Go, Juno! has been opened.

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Giveaway ends 2/28 at midnight (EST) - US only please

UPrinting Hang Tags Giveaway 2/17: You Have to See These! WINNER CLOSED

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Kimberly said...

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kcoud33 at gmail dot com

February 6, 2011 5:42 PM 

An e-mail is being sent after I post this.  She has 48 hours to respond before a new winner is selected via random.org.  Thanks to all those who entered!

Have you checked out all the great print products available at UPrinting?  I had no idea they had custom hang tags and I love them!  The variety is amazing and I can think of many things I can use them for both personal and business.  They are made by offset printing which the process of printing using plates to transfer images into surfaces like paper.  I have had other products from UPrinting and haven't had a complaint yet.  The other thing I like about UPrinting is the proof process.  They will actually contact you if they see something that doesn't look right.  This was a bonus for me as the last time I placed an order, it was incorrect but I didn't lose money due to the great proofing process.


There are some great example designs such as these:

 

You can also create beautiful custom hang tags through offset printing with UPrinting.com.  I can't wait to see what I can come up with!

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The Giveaway:

One winner will received 250 Hang Tags

• 2” x 2” or 2” x 3.5”
• 14pt Cardstock Gloss
• Front and Back printing with Hole Drilling

To Enter:

• Follow my blog and tell me what you would use the hang tags for.

Extra Entries:

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Giveaway ends 2/17 at midnight (EST) - Open to US only and those over 18

*Disclosure:  I received the Hang Tags from UPrinting.com for hosting this giveaway.

H&S Candies Box of Chocolate Giveaway 2/19 WINNER CLOSED

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wendysue said...

I subscribe to your rss feed.

February 9, 2011 8:47 PM

An e-mail has been sent and she has 48 hours to respond before a new winner is selected via random.org. Thanks to all those who entered!

I know the giveaway ends after Valentine's Day but this is for those that may not have received a Valentine's Day gift or just loves chocolate like me!  Besides, who needs an occasion to indulge in chocolate???  I certainly don't and wanted to pass this on to my readers since I get a free box.  Heart & Soul Candies (H&S) is graciously giving away a free box of chocolate to one of my readers!

This is where H&S Candies is unique, they were founded with a vision to offer people the faith, hope and love that can be found in the Scriptures.  Each of their candies is inscribed with a powerful message of blessing.

 

For a limited time, you can order special Valentine's Day American Heritage Girls Boxes here.  A portion is donated.

You can order here which includes a 50 piece box.  Each selection includes the following Scripture:

1. Milk Chocolate Meltaway - "Grace and peace to you from God the Father"  1 Corinthians 1:3
2. Solid Dark Chocolate - "And so we know and rely on the love God has for us."  1 John 4:16
3. Milk Chocolate Caramel - "May your unfailing love be my comfort"  Psalm 119:76
4. Milk Chocolate Almond - "Blessed are those whose strength is in the Lord"  Psalm 84:5
5. Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter - "Praise the Lord.  Give thanks to the Lord for He is good."  Psalm 106:1
6. Dark Chocolate Mint (new) - "The LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace"  Numbers 6:26 

Priced at only $29 per box.

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One reader will receive their own box!

To Enter:

Follow my blog and tell me which flavor you would choose.

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• Become a fan of H&S Candies on Facebook
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Giveaway ends 2/19 at midnight (EST) - US only please

Winner chosen via random.org

Avon Anew Clinical Advanced Dermabrasion System & Retexturizing Peel Review

I have been on a mission to feel better and to look better.  I've been trying many products trying to find that magical one.  Yes, I even have had Botox.  I would like to find other means to feeling better which is where I just purchased two Avon products:  Avon Anew Clinical Advanced Dermabrasion System & Anew Retexturizing Peel.  Granted, I only tried them last night but I was so pleased with how good my complexion looked this morning that I had to post!

The ANEW CLINICAL Advanced Dermabrasion System showed improved skin texture, clarity & tone.  After seeing my results after the first night, I agree!  It's so easy to use with application consisting of turning the dial starting at level 1, applying a small amount and then you gradually move up to levels 2-4 which lasts eight weeks before you start again.  I can't wait to see how my face looks after the eighth week.  My face was not red rather it glowed the next morning.

I also used the ANEW CLINICAL Advanced Retexturizing Peel which is also the Winner of the Allure Magazine Best of Beauty Award for Best Peel!   Now, in 1 easy step you see results which is claimed to be superior to a professional 35% glycolic peel.  It stated you might have a tingly sensation which I did but it wasn't uncomfortable.  It didn't leave my face sticky either.  


Overall, I love both products and can't wait to repost in four and eight weeks.


UPDATE:


I've been using both products for four weeks now and love it!  I even purchased my replacements since it was on sale. I feel my face looks more vibrant and alive.  The products last a long time as well which adds to the value for the price.  At four weeks, I definitely recommend both Avon products.


*Disclaimer:  I am an AVONdreamers Ambassador which is not directly affiliated with Avon.  I did purchase the products at full cost and was not paid nor compensated for this post.

Our Family Getting Healthier in 2011

I think I have posted about every diet there is or at least tried every diet.  I have tried the online diets, Atkins, soup and many more.  The three things I'm finding no matter what when one pursues an attempt to lose weight that are needed:  1.  mental state geared towards getting healthier versus dieting; 2. support from family and/or friends; and 3. ability to track food and exercise.   The key to the programs like Nutrisystem and Weight Watchers are food portions, calorie intake, exercise and tracking those calories and exercise.  You've seen all those commercials for those miracle fat loss supplements and in tiny print are the "results not typical."  No kidding .... but can they be a little more realistic and state that the few that actually did lose weight did so because they started eating better and exercising?  If any claim was that easy, everyone would be in shape.

I signed up to be a Nutrisystem Ambassador and probably won't make it because the competition is quite stiff.  I purchased my domain and lost my page rank of 3 unfortunately so that taints many in spite of my large number of followers.  Before that starting in January, I invoked a challenge to my family as I saw that many of them needed to get healthier so I started a private Facebook group and invited them to it.  There we share our struggles, our weekly weigh in and whatever else we feel like.  I have my mother, my sister, my daughter, her fiance, my cousin and my sister's husband to include myself all competing for the first prize of $100.  Money motivates them!  After being on the "whatever you choose plan," all but one has lost weight so I find this a big success.  My sister wrote me yesterday after visiting the doctor who was very happy she had lost 8 pounds since her last visit.  She thanked me for motivating her and even though I'm not looking for the kudos, it's so wonderful knowing my actions are making a difference.

Out of seven of us, we have lost 22 pounds since January 1st.  The power of motivation and family support are big!  Most everyone is just watching portion control, calorie intake and exercising.  Two are on Weight Watchers Online, one is on Nutrisystem and the rest are just eating healthier.  If you have a family like mine, why not try with them to see how far you can take it to get everyone feeling better and living longer!  I'll post an update with the mid results and who was using which program.

Handmade with Love Winter Giveaway 2/2 - 2/6: WINNERS CLOSED

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TWO PAIRS OF EARRINGS:

Tabathia said...

email subscriber
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February 2, 2011 8:13 AM 

ZAZZLE $25 GC WINNER:

Marsha said...

I'm a new subscriber

Both ladies have 48 hours to respond before a new winner has been chosen via random.org.

Thanks to all those who entered!

Welcome to Health, Beauty, Children and Family and the Handmade with Love Winter Giveaway. 

Hundreds of blogs are participating in the Handmade with Love Winter Giveaway Hop!  Each one is offering a themed giveaway - all the prizes are handmade treasures or gift certificates to shops that sell handmade items. There is a linky at the end of this post.  After you've entered here, hop on over to the next blog on the list and keep going as long as you'd like!  The more you enter, the more likely you are to win.  Good luck!

Prize (US, Canada, International):

These two sensational pairs of earrings are perfect for that night on the town or just hanging out.  I love the jewelry from CinLynn Boutique and have purchased ready made jewelry as well as custom made bracelets for my daughter and her baby.  Cindy is very talented, takes great pride in her work and goes the extra mile in delivering beautiful jewelry.  One winner (US) will win both pairs of earrings.  

 

Second Prize (US, Canada, International)

This one is sort of handmade as the designs are made in Zazzle.  The winner will receive a $25 Gift Certificate.

 

 

Main Entry:

Follow Health, Beauty, Children and Family publicly on Google Friend Connect (right sidebar) and tell me what country you live in.

Bonus Entries:

1. Follow me on Twitter
2. Like me on Facebook
3. Subscribe to my blog
4. Blog about this giveaway (can be done once)
5. Tweet this giveaway (RT 1x per day). Sample tweet: Handmade With Love Winter Giveaway @stayingyoung2 #giveaway #hwlg http://bit.ly/dPuHCR

Open to US, Canada and International.

Leave one comment for each entry. Giveaway ends February 6, 2011 at 11:59PM EST. There will be one winner chosen for each prize. The winners will be selected by random.org and notified by email to the email address provided in the winning comments.  The first winner drawn from random.org will get the first prize and the second number drawn is for the second prize.  The winners must respond within 48 hours of the notification email, or another winner will be chosen. 

Disclosure: I received no compensation and I have purchased the items listed in this giveaway.

Here is the linky for more Handmade With Love Winter Hop blogs! 

Anyone Try Avon's Anew Clinical Lift & Firm Pro Serum?

Avon has a new serum in the fight against aging Avon's Anew Clinical Lift & Firm Pro Serum.  Right now, they are offering a free five piece beauty bonus ($50 value).   I haven't tried it yet but I'm always on the lookout for something to take away the wrinkles I'm getting.  As part of Health, Beauty, Children and Family, I firmly believe that when us moms take care of ourselves, it has a domino effect on our families.

According to the Avon site, 93% of women saw more lifted skin from every angle in 3 days.  97% of women agree sagging is visibly improved.

The injectable-grade PVP is a skin tightening polymer and it's formulated with pro-firming beads.  It sounds interesting and I have to admit that I am drawn to packages that look innovative and sophisticated.  I can't wait to read more reviews on the product.  If you have tried, leave a comment please!

My Review:


I've been using Avon's Anew Clinical Lift & Firm Pro Serum for two weeks now and I like it.  I do feel it's helping my face with the fine lines and wrinkles.  I'm also using it in conjunction with the Avon's ANEW CLINICAL Advanced Dermabrasion System and ANEW CLINICAL Advanced Retexturizing Peel.  I definitely like how my face looks in the morning and to me, it's more vibrant, full of color and it just looks more refreshed.  I will post an updated review in two weeks.

If you want to know about Avon's Anew Dermabrasion System and Retexturizing Peel, check out my review here.  It's a winner in my books!


* I am an AVONdreamers Ambassador.  I am not paid for my posts and the products that I'm reviewing were purchased with my own money.

Tiny Prints: What would you do/have you done for love?

An interesting question and one that conjures of images of a romantic relationship.  What would you do have done for love?  If I went through the old memory banks to explain the crazy things I have done to include loving things in relationships, you may not believe me in some instances.  Love can make you crazy and can make you do irrational things especially when you are young and naive.  Instead of focusing on the love in a relationship such as a significant other, I'm going to relate my experiences to my children.  Love is a crazy force that inspires acts sometimes out of character but it's always a result of intense feelings.

My children are my everything and I go to great lengths on so many different levels.  One of the biggest areas I can think of are birthday parties and holidays.  I don't just have a cake, presents and balloons rather I go all out.  I take months planning and preparing, researching ideas and finding the best props I need to make it the ultimate party or experience.  I spend way too much money, a lot of time but I'm met with big smiles, laughs and beautiful memories.  Not to mention, I'll leave behind a legacy for them to continue with their children.  My holidays are met with the same enthusiasm for them.  Take Valentine's Day as an example.  It's not enough to purchase a little card as I have to do it up right down to the perfect card, sweets and decor.  I spend a lot of time finding the perfect card because for me, it comes from the heart.

 

I have shopped at Tiny Prints for many of my celebrations and this Valentine's Day is no different.   Tiny Prints has a host of children's Valentine's Day cards, stickers and gift tags.  Check out the great selection here.

There is such a huge selection to choose from that I can spend a really long time trying to find the right card and gift.  

Tiny Prints provides simple, modern and unique stationery from Valentines Day cards to personalized greeting cards to thank you cards, business cards, and even custom wedding invitations. Offering exclusive designs from the nation's top designers, easy card personalization, a powerful preview engine and top-notch customer service and paper quality, their designs have been lauded by numerous television networks, publications and celebrities. With Tiny Prints by your side commemorating every holiday and momentous occasion is a cinch! They offer perfect party invitations for every occasion and memorable personalized photo-gifts like notebooks, photo books and calendars.

*Disclaimer:  This post was written as part of a Global Influence campaign for Tiny Prints in which I will receive complimentary cards or a gift code.

Did You Know Covergirl is Celebrating 50 Years?

As part of my participation as a BzzAgent, I'm sharing the news about Covergirl's 50th anniversary and can't help but share the picture of Covergirl spokesperson Taylor Swift as we are a Taylor fan!  All my girls love her and I've even gone so far as to decorate a guitar to match her silver one and change my middle one's room to be a Taylor room.

Join Covergirl on Facebook and learn more about opportunities to save and learn more as well as find out how you can with MyCoverGirl program here.

Win a Celebrity COVERGIRL Experience

• Enter now for a chance to win VIP tickets to The Ellen DeGeneres Show!
• Plus, throughout the year, you'll have the chance to win special prizes with Taylor, Queen or Drew.

Get Free Products

• Every month we're giving away 1,000 free products. To kick things off, we're giving the first 1,000 COVERGIRLs that register a chance to win a FREE LashBlast Volume Mascara!

Make a Difference

• We're donating $1 to Make-A-Wish Foundation^®for the first 50,000 COVERGIRLs who join!*
  

Valentine's Day Giveaway: SpaFinder $50 Gift Card Giveaway 2/11 WINNER CLOSED

Congratulations to ...

Aileen said...

Entered Roundabouts giveaway - 1.
arobimom at gmail dot com

February 9, 2011 7:29 PM 

An e-mail has been sent to Aileen and she has 48 hours to respond before a new winner is selected.  Thanks to all those who entered!

I posted earlier about interest in a giveaway featuring a $50 gift card to SpaFinder and found out that there was an interest.  I received the gift card last July and with only having one available spa nearby, I am opting out to give it away to someone who might want it a little more than I do!

To Enter:

Follow my blog and MySoCalledHomeschoolLife and leave a comment that you follow both.

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• Blog about this giveaway (can be done once for five entries)
• Enter any of my other giveaways (five entries)

Giveaway ends 2/11 at midnight (EST) - US only please

Valentine's Day Giveaway: Red Envelope $100 Gift Card Giveaway 2/11 WINNER CLOSED

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Melissa R said...

http://twitter.com/MelissaRin/status/35397220622671872
daily tweet
melisa0072 at gmail dot com

February 9, 2011 12:59 PM 

An e-mail has been sent and Melissa has 48 hours to respond before a new winner is selected via random.org.  Thanks to all those who entered and Happy Valentine's Day!

Valentine's Day is around the corner and if you want to impress that special someone, I have just the place for perfect Valentine's Day gifts.  Red Envelope!  They have a sensational array of gifts for anyone on your list.  I've been a customer of Red Envelope for years due to the selection, quality and the ease of shopping.  I like the ability to filter down to just exactly what I'm looking for or ideas on what others are purchasing.


Red Envelope has some great Valentine's Day Gift ideas for him, you will find plenty to choose from:

  

My personal favorite is the Secret Message Tie (above) due to the sophisticated and elegant box it arrives in along with the special pocket where you can tuck in a secret note.  How romantic!   They even include 25 paper hearts as well as a nickel heart charm with a sentimental saying engraved or you can have it personalized for a small additional fee.

For the women in your life, they have many gifts just for her.  From flowers to chocolates to sentimental favorites to cherish, the selection is great and perfect for not only Valentine's Day but any occasion.

 

 

The Love by Design Truffles called out my name!   A mixture of dark and milk chocolate designer truffles are not only romantic but playful too.  They are so pretty you almost don't want to eat them!  

One of my other favorite categories from Red Envelope is the jewelry.  It's stylish, sophisticated, fun and much more.  There is something for every woman on your list.  Here are some of my favorites:

 

I was trying to find some of the pieces I have from Red Envelope but they were purchased over a year ago to show you but I think they have been discontinued.  All the pieces I have are of good quality and still look beautiful today.

Did you know that you can select the entire perfect gift at Red Envelope from their signature, beautiful gift boxes to the gift card and of course the gift?  I love the gift boxes and save them to re-gift later.  You can also choose the date for delivery.  There is nothing worse than trying to pick out something ahead of time but not being able to choose the date you want it to be delivered on.  Red Envelope makes it so easy to surprise that special someone.

Check out ProFlowers for additional gift ideas!

For my review, I am sampling the following so stay tuned for my update!

  

The Giveaway:

One US reader will win a $100 Gift Card to Red Envelope!

To Enter:

Follow my blog and follow MySoCalledHomeschoolLife.

Extra Entries:

• "Like" them on Facebook (plus you will know when they are offering special savings for their Facebook fans).
• Follow them on Twitter at @ProFlowers and @RedEnvelope
• Subscribe to my blog
• Follow me on Twitter
• "Like" me on Facebook
• Tweet about this giveaway (can be done daily for two entries) - Health, Beauty, Children & Family: Valentine's Day Giveaway: Red Envelope $100 Gift Card Giveaway 2/11 http://bit.ly/dFO2Uk
• Blog about this giveaway (can be done once for five entries)
• Enter any of my other giveaways (five entries per giveaway entered)

Giveaway ends 2/11 at midnight (EST) - US only please!

*Disclaimer:  I received a complimentary gift card in exchange for this post and the giveaway.