Friday, August 31, 2012

Kindle Fire Giveaway



Welcome to the Kindle Fire giveaway sponsored by Bee Savy and hosted by Debbie Does Coupons. This giveaway starts at midnight EST on 9/1 and will end at 11:59 PM EST on 9/15. One lucky winner is going to receive a Kindle Fire!
About our sponsor: BeeSavy is a hot, new cash back shopping site that helps take the sting out of online shopping! Check BeeSavy before doing any online shopping to find the latest coupon codes, and to actually receive cash back for your purchases! Also, check BeeSavy often to see the HOT daily deals that they feature! Entries are recorded in the Rafflecopter form embedded below. Giveaway ends on September 15th at 11:59 PM EST To be eligible to win the Grand Prize, you must be a member of BeeSavy. This will be verified upon choosing the winner. Sign up with BeeSavy HERE.

Good Luck!

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Thursday, August 30, 2012

Toe Juice Giveaway





One Lucky reader will win their very own Toe Juice. This is a great way to try a product without having to worry about spending any money. If you would like to read my review of Toe Juice click Here
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Costume review


My household is full of Scooby Doo lovers. So when I had an opportunity to review a costume from Anytime Costumes, I had to pick Daphne.


When the costume arrived it was time to play dress up! I opened the package and was actually surprised to see that the dress was made of a velvet like material. Usually the costumes that I buy are a light weight nylon fabric that are too thin for the cold weather that we have here in the Northwest.This is a much better fabric for the cooler temperatures.
The costume came with several pieces. The main piece was the dress in a typical Daphne pink. The kit also contained an orange wig, pink boot covers, and a green scarf made of light netting.

The costume came to me with a small tear in the side. I let company know immediately and they sent a new costume out the same day. Now this would not work well if I was ordering the costume with no time to spare. I would truly need a replacement right away. But, the company worked quickly and effciently at replacing the damaged item to ensure that I could have an undamaged item.

With Halloween just around the corner, my family will need costumes. This is a great way to buy affordable costumes and get great customer service at the same time. My only advice would be to order with plenty of time to allow for exchanges just in case an item does not fit properly.



Disclaimer: I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Nook Color Giveaway

 
Welcome to the Nook Color 8GB Giveaway!


BuyDig has teamed up with Kate n' Kaboodle and co-hosts News Wahl and Colleen's Book Nook to bring you this wonderful Back to School giveaway!
This fabulous giveaway includes a 8GB Nook Color and a $25 Barnes and Noble Gift Card!


The Barnes and Noble 8GB Nook Color features the 7 inch VividView Touchscreen that displays 16 million colors ultra-bright. This touchscreen is specially designed for remarkable clarity, minimal glare and is ultra responsive. The Nook Color is fully customizable so you can make the text bigger, choose your favorite font or read in portrait or landscape. Books, Magazines, Newspapers, Textbooks, Comics...if you want to read it, the Nook Color can deliver in seconds with it's built-in WiFi capabilities! With over 2.5 million titles available, there is something for everyone. There is an endless list of free books and you can even save up to 90% on textbooks! Concerned about storage? Worry no more! With 8GB (up to 5,000 books) of built-in memory and expandable storage up to 32GB with microSD memory card, there is plenty of room! Whether you want to watch movies with Netflix, read your favorite book, listen to music, check your Facebook, search the web or enjoy a wide variety of apps, the Nook Color is for you!
 
Read Kate n' Kaboodle's Review here and check out her other Back To School giveaways!
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Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Toe Juice Review




I received my Toe Juice about a week ago. I have been testing it out ever since. Toe Juice is an alcohol based liquid that was originally designed to help dry cracking feet. So that is where I started.

First, I found that trying to use the product in a liquid form required using a cotton ball or cotton pad otherwise it is too thin to apply. I have been applying this to my feet and my husbands feet twice a day now and have noticed some results. Well, on my husbands feet anyway. He was the one with the dry cracked heels (ick). With minor visible results on my husband after close to a week, I imaginably that if we continue to use this product, his problem may subside reasonably.

I started using Toe Juice as an astringent for my face. Just to cut the oil and daily grime off of my face at the end of the day. I made sure to keep it away from my eyes. This has been working really well for me and leaves my face clean and tingly. 

Some listed uses for Toe Juice (This is not only for your toes.):
  • Acne
  • Athletes foot
  • Diabetic
  • Eczema
  • Foot Problems
  • Ichthyosis Psoriasis
  • Insect Bites
  • Misc. Skin Irritation
  • Rashes
  • Ringworm
This product reminds me a lot of witch hazel and I am not sure I would want to put this on a cold sore on or near my mouth. That sounds very painful to me. However, I can see that this would work well for acne. 
Some things you should know:

  • Toe Juice can cause a burning sensation. When I say that, it is not painful, it is a mild burning like a menthol rub would cause. At least it was on me.
  • Because of the alcohol content, I would not use this anywhere that you have an open wound. Even a scratch would cause pain and irritation.
  • This is also a product that you will want to use in a well ventilated area. It has a very strong, alcohol scent to it. It should also be kept away from children and pets.

You can easily find Toe Juice at many local retailers including Walgreens, Albertsons, Target, and Walmart. It is also available online where they are currently running a promotion for new customers. You can get a bottle of Toe Juice for just the price of shipping.

I have a giveaway running for Toe Juice Here until 9/8/12 if you would like to enter.

Disclaimer: I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. All information is from my own use and may differ from your results.

Monday, August 20, 2012

Free Blogger Sign Up

 


CALLING ALL BLOGGERS
Jenn's Blah Blah Blog, Pink Ninja Blogger and Diva Fabulosa are hosting another awesome giveaway! 10 Hidden Treasure Candles, will be given away! We will be giving 2 Hidden Treasure Candles away to FIVE Lucky Winners! That's a total of $250 in amazing candles, with hidden treasures inside each and every candle!

The giveaway will run from 9/5 - 10/5
For more information or if you would like to be part of this giveaway event click here

Glass Handbag Giveaway - Ends September 10th

Glass Handbag

Grammy2Kaiden has teamed up with Bay Area Mommy to bring you this awesome giveaway for a Glass Handbag!

Glass Handbags are luxury designer leather bags with a patented integrated lighting system and they're really hot right now! That this line of handbags is unique is an understatement! Not only are they highly fashionable, luxurious and beautiful -- they're also very functional!
Click to see Bay Area Mommy's review of the Classic Cobalt Blue Satchel.

BUY IT! These luxury leather bags are available for purchase at www.glasshandbag.com. They're offering 4 of their bags at 40% off retail price for a LIMITED TIME!

WIN IT! Glass Handbag owner Tamara has graciously offered to give 1 Glass Handbag of choice to 1 lucky reader! That is a value of up to $900!

Giveaway starts August 21, 12am EST and ends September 10, 11:59pm EST. To enter, fill out the Rafflecopter below. Open to the US only. You must be 18 years or older to be eligible for the prize. Good luck! a Rafflecopter giveaway

*Grammy2Kaiden is not responsible for delivery of this prize and was not compensated in anyway for this post. 



Sunday, August 19, 2012

Combat Bug Free Back Yard Bash



Summer is a great time to invite friends over for a BBQ in the sun but we all know that bugs can be out worst enemy when trying to eat outside. Combat is thinking about those bugs too. They are running a summer sweepstakes for one lucky person to win $1000 to throw their own bug free back yard bash.
Go here for your chance to win $1000!

Saturday, August 18, 2012

Need Some Cash - Labor Day Cash Giveaway


This AWESOME Cash giveaway is brought to you by A Little Bit of Everything and Shoes, Fashion, and Fitness

Our Memorial Day cash event was such a hit I decided to bring it back for Labor Day.  What a PERFECT way to end the summer.  With an extra $50 in your pocket.

There will will be two winners in this event  There are now 4 winners for this event. The event now has added 2 more prizes! You now also have an opportunity to win 2 tea sets as prizes as well.  They are a $70 value each.

Enter today for your chance to win.  Don't forget to come back daily and get those daily entries in. Be on the lookout for other giveaways posted as well.  The more you enter, the more chances you have to win.

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DISCLAIMER: Grammy2Kaiden did NOT receive compensation for this post. This post in in conjunction with other blogs for a giveaway.Grammy2Kaiden is not responsible for delivery of the prize.

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Glass handbag Free Blogger Opp




Come help Bay Area Mommy give away a Glass Handbag of the winners choice. 


When: August 21 – September 10, 2012
What you get: *Bloggers: The 1st link FREE. Additional links (Twitter, Pinterest, Email/RSS, Picket Fence) $2 each.* Businesses: 1st link $5 per link.

If you would like to join us, you can sign up here

I hope to see you there!

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Color Me Crazy - Splat Washables Review


A few days ago I received two boxes of Splat Washables. I received a Hot 4 Pink and an Electric Blue. I immediately got to work using myself and a friend of the family as guinea pigs.  


When I opened the first box, I was a little surprised to see that this was came with a tube of color and a separate mascara style brush to apply the color. I was not sure I was going to like the applicator separate and not part of the actual container. It actually worked out well. It allows you to apply the color to the brush part only. If the wand had been part of the container, I think the process of applying the color would have been messier. 


I was the first person to use the splat. I am purposely leaving out photos of this due to the fact that when a forty year old has an opportunity to go crazy with color, it looks a little crazy. The second person to use the color was a teenage friend of my family. She very graciously offered her head as a testing ground. The product was easy to apply and any mistake made was even easier to correct with just water. What I did notice is that the color varies based on your hair color. The darker your hair, the darker the color appears, but it is clearly still visible. I can see this being a must have in my home for Halloween and other times we just want to add a little color expression to our hair.

I was very happy with the ease of use and the colors. They were bright and fun. What I did find is that you cannot leave a teenage girl alone with the Splat Washables. Here is what happens when you do (this is NOT a recommended use and the dog was not harmed in any way).

But I did get a great quote that fit perfectly "Blue Mohawk  (: it's pretty cool, don't even need shampoo to wash it out. Just water!" 

Splat also makes other varieties of hair color products. You can check out the entire product line on their website. While you are there you can grab a $1.00 off coupon on their website that is good through August 31st.



Disclaimer: I received this product to test to write an honest review. All opinions are my own and may differ from yours. I received no monetary compensation for this post.
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Monday, August 13, 2012

Free Blogger Opp for Nook Color


Sign up's are now open for the Kate n' Kaboodle Back to School Nook Color Event!
Sign up is free with posting (or $3 without post)

The Prize: Barnes & Noble NOOK Color 8GB Memory with Wifi
When: Aug.30 - Sept.13
Sign up here!

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Glass Handbag Giveaway

Welcome to the Glass Handbag Event!

Giveaway sponsored by Glass Handbags.


We all know someone that loves purses and has a closet full of them. A friend, a mother, a sister, me (hint hint). Who wouldn't want that? Enter below for a chance to win your choice of a Glass handbag valued up to $900.

About our sponsor: Have you heard of Glass Handbag? These handbags are amazing, seriously different from the rest. So what exactly makes these handbags so amazing? These handbags are luxury designer handbags, with an integrated light system, the functional designer lighted handbag that offers a fashionable look for anyone. These handbags are hand-made by extremely skillful craftsman in 3 different areas: Leather, Hardware and Electronics. These fabulous lights take up no space, have low power consumption, are moisture resistant, extremely flexible, and long lasting battery life, up to 25,000 hours. Each handbag also comes with a patented glow that you won’t see in any other handbag. The glow is the Glass Handbag light, a striking feature that cannot be found anywhere else. These patented lights are thin, take up no space, low power consumption, and very flexible. When you buy a Glass Handbag you can rest assured that you are buying only the best handbag on the market. The top brand handbag selection includes:
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  • Shimmering Gold Purses                   
  • Glamorous Crystal Clutches
  • Radiant Jewel Patent Satchels
  • Stylish and Roomy Duffel Bags.
  • Each handbag comes with a Glass Handbag gift box, and FREE Shipping.
Details:
  • Dates: 8/10/2012 12:01 (EST) until 9/10/2012 at 11:59pm (EST)
  • Open worldwide
  • 18 +
  • Winner chooses their own handbag, up to $900 value.
Yes ladies, you choose your prize, I told you Glass Handbags is amazing because it’s ran by amazing people. ($900 value)

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Disclosure: This blog (Grammy2Kaiden) did not accept compensation for this event, nor is it responsible for shipment of prize.  Prize will be shipped by the sponsor of the event.

LoveSac Event Bloggers Wanted

This great event is sponsored by LoveSac & hosted by Mom to Bed by 8

The awesome Prize: Four Cushion Chaise Sectional with Chocolate Rhinoplush Covers {RV$3,260}
The event dates: 9/10 - 10/1
Free Event with posting ~ Sign-Up Here - LoveSac Event Bloggers Wanted
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Grammys Giveaway Linky 8/12 through 8/31

Please make sure that you post an end date for your giveaway.

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Free Blogger Opp for a SodaStream Giveaway

Jen's Blah Blah Blog and Diva Fabulosa have another exciting blogger opportunity. This time it is for a Soda Stream Giveaway!!

For joining the event you get: Free (with a posting) facebook or twitter event and additional links for $2.  Event will be open to Us only.

The prize consists of Fountain jet, carbonating bottle reusable for up to 3 years, 6 pack sample of popular flavors, 3 full sized bottles of winner's choice.

To join the event you must publish a promotional post and provide the link. This is a great opportunity for your blog and your readers! Don't miss out, go HERE to sign up now!

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Make Natural Choices For Your Family For Back To School

Make Natural Choices For Your Family For Back To School
Every purchase, of select products, during August through October, from Nordic Naturals will help Healthy Child Healthy World raise awareness about hidden chemicals.
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 As parents we all try to do what is best for our children. From time to time we give in and buy them something we know that they probably should not have, but they are too cute to say "no" to. My house is not an exception to that rule. 

I have a 22 year old daughter that was diagnosed at the age of 19 with inoperable brain cancer. I also have a 4 year old that has epilepsy and cognitive delays. Both of my children were diagnosed with their health issues less than 3 months apart. I immediately went into "why" mode. Why me? Why a child? Why so young? The "why" mode transformed into the "what" mode. What is the cause of these issues? I started to research both brain cancer and epilepsy. I needed to know if there was a direct link to something I was doing or if it was totally out of my control ( I am a teeny bit of a control freak). 

After running into dead end after dead end, I asked everyone that I could think of if there was something that I could do to ease the symptoms or slow the progress. I immediately through out all plastic items from my house. I did not know what had BPA or PVC or anything else for that matter. I replaced all of my plastic containers with glass or BPA free plastics.

Then I removed everything from my house with artificial colors (red and yellow are a no no for epilepsy and ADHD). Then is was off to the cabinets. All cleaners had to go. I currently only use steam to kill germs in my house to avoid chemicals.

I removed all medications that could be replaced by a natural substance. all cold medicines and acetaminophen. I now only buy natural cold remedies and fever reducers. I clearly could not stop provided anti-seizure medications since that could cause life threatening problems, but I managed to remove an entire cabinet full of other items.

Clearly this has been done over time. It is too expensive to throw everything out and replace it all at once. It is my job as a mom to protect my children from harm. Unfortunately, harm is no longer just a stranger or falling out of a tree. It is in our food, water, medicines, cleaners, and many more day to day items. My family deserves to live in an environment that is safe from harm so I will do my best to protect them in any way that I can.

To learn more about how to keep your family safe you can visit Nordic Naturals or Healthy Child Healthy Worlds web site or social media sites.

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Here is the best part. Nordic Naturals will donate a portion of proceeds from selected Nordic Naturals children’s products to Healthy Child Healthy World during its Back-to-School promotion, which will run from August 1st   through October 31st. One dollar of every bottle sold of the following products will be donated to Healthy Child Healthy World:
  • Nordic Berries™ – chewy, sweet-and-sour multivitamins provide 100% of the daily value of the most essential nutrients
  • Nordic Omega-3 Gummies™ – easy-to-chew, omega-3 tangerine treats for ages 2+
  • Children’s DHA™ – chewable, strawberry-flavored omega-3s support brain and visual function for ages 3+
  • Baby’s DHA – omega-3s for babies 5-35 lbs. with a measured dropper for easy addition to formula or food 

Disclosure: All of the opinions in this post are my own. I was not compensated for this post but I am eligible for a prize package.

Mr. Chewy Pet Treats Review


I never knew there were so many varieties of dog and cat treats available until I visited Mr.Chewy.com. I just placed my first order with Mr. Chewy. I ordered packages of dog treats and 3 packages of cat treats. I knew that my animals were going to be very happy with me when the box arrived.

Mr. Chewy was very easy to place an order with. They provide free shipping on orders over $49, which makes it cheaper too. Once I found the products that I wanted, the order process was very simple. I received an immediate email confirmation of my order then I started to receive the processing and shipping notifications.

The box arrived at my house and I had an immediate fan club. One chocolate lab and one hairy mutt at my feet with their tails wagging. Can they smell dog treats in sealed packages through cardboard? The clear answer is yes for my dogs.

I ordered two bags of Blue Buffalo and Greenies treats for my animals. There was definitely competitive pricing on the Mr. Chewy site. They are also offering 15% off of your first order. Combine the 15% off with free shipping on $49 or more and you are going to get a great deal. I know that I spend more that $49 at my local pet store when purchasing dog and cat food alone.With the quick reorder or scheduled deliveries, I can sit back and relax and not worry about running out of dog or cat food.

If you need pet treats, or other pet health products and have limited time, Mr. Chewy is a great resource. They will allow you to order what you need and have it delivered to your door. No gas, no driving, and best of all, more time for you to spend with your pets.

When your place your order from MrChewy.com using the code TEMP2380, they'll get 10% off your first order! Plus, they will donate $10 to Best Friends Animal Society!


Disclaimer: I received a store credit to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and were not influenced in any way. 

Rubbermaid Lunch Blox Review






I received a Rubbermaid Lunch Blox set the other day and I was so elated. When I agreed to test the product for Rubbermaid, I thought it was a lunch box. This is even better. This set has 5 pieces. A sandwich size container, a medium sized ( about half the size of the sandwich container, two small containers, and and ice pack. All of the pieces fit neatly together. They have a light snap in place feature that keeps them in a block shape that keeps them compact and more of a cube than individual containers. There is a teeny flaw with the containers, if you do not put the ice pack in the middle of the sandwich container and the three smaller containers, they do not snap together very securely.

I have been using these since I received them. I pack a lunch for my husband every day since he is on a restricted diet and drives a truck. The sandwich container is filled with homemade oatmeal, the two small containers usually have a hard boiled egg or trail mix, and the medium sized container has been everything from cottage cheese to fruit.

I was a little worried that when the containers were snapped together they would not fit in the insulated lunch box that we use. They fit perfectly! The ice kept the food cold witout getting the containers too cold. I have also noticed that the containers do not tip at all since they are locked together, which means no spills.

Overall, I am very happy with the lunchblox. I would love to purchase a few more sets of these so I do not have to wash them every day.

Disclaimer: I received a product for free to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and were not influenced in any way.

SodaStream Review


I recently received a Soadstream Fountain Jet from SodaStream USA and was like a kid in a candy store. I did not know where to start. Which flavor soda should I make first? Tough decision, but I figured that since I had a young child at my feet I would try one of their natural products.


Setting up the machine was very easy. I had to insert the CO2 canister and the actual unit was ready to use. I made sure that I washed the reusable bottle that came with the unit with soap and water to remove and unknown residues from packaging, and then I was ready to go.

Using the SodaSteam was super easy! Attaching the reusable bottle was a little awkward the first time just because I had never done it before, but it got much easier as I made more drinks.

When making your drinks, you need to realize that you are only adding carbonation to water. You do not add the flavoring until the water has carbonation. This will keep the unit from getting clogged and malfunctioning.

When adding the syrup to the water, there is a standard measurement, but you can adjust the level of flavor to your specific taste. Be very careful adding the flavor to the carbonated water. If you pour it in fast you will have a big mess to clean up (trust me, I tried).

I have tried several of the flavors so far, but I am on the hunt for new ones too. I really enjoyed the natural's flavors. There are unique flavors like black currant pear and apple mango. The naturals also contain real sugar. The standard flavors and diet varieties all contain some artificial sweetener in them. Since I could adjust the syrup to my taste, they were not too sweet and very refreshing.

I found that I did need to purchase a couple of spare carbonating bottles. One is just not enough. I purchased a twin pack at a local store and filled them with plain water. To make it easier, I stored them in the refrigerator until I was ready to make a drink. By doing this, the beverages were already cold when I made them and they did not require ice right away.

Overall the SodaStream is a great product. They are fun to have around and very easy to use.  
This is a  great gift idea for anyone that you know. Think about the possibilities.


Disclaimer: I received a product for free to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and were not influenced in any way.

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Blogger Event - Labor Day Cash Give Away Sign -up's

A Little Bit of Everything is going to have a cash giveaway for Labor day. The more money that is brought in for extra links the more can given away.  There is NO ADMIN fee.  So anything you pay for extra links will go towards the prizes.

 A Little Bit of Everything is looking for co hosts and other blogs that would like to host a like page.  Like pages will be created to make entering the giveaway easier.  PLUS this will draw fans to your blogs.

Fill out this FORM to enter