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New Year = New You! Cosmedix Bundle Giveaway, $164 value! {12/25}

Cosmedix Product Bundle - Skin Care

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” – Confucius.

Looking for a new skin care line can be kind of like looking for a partner… You want something that doesn’t change you, but just brings out the “Best” you. You want something smooth. You want to find something that does what it says it will, that you can depend on. You want to be surprised each day by how amazing it is. Something that makes you smile each morning, and soothes you each night. That’s a great relationship – Am I right??

Cosmedix – The Most Effective Corrective

Well, now you’ve found that life partner you’re looking for. While Cosmedix may not bring you breakfast in bed, or send you flowers at work – it WILL give you that rosy glow you get when you’re in love…. And you will love these products! Not only do they work good, they do good. Read more…

“At CosMedix, we’re always looking for ways to reduce our global footprint and help give back. As an eco-friendly company, our paperless packaging initiative helped save 1,149 trees in 2009 alone. And through cruelty-free product development, we are able to offer safe, highly effective products that are free of animal testing.

As a brand committed to women’s beauty and well being, we’re proud to support the American Red Heart Associations’ Go Red For Women® movement in the fight against heart disease—the No. 1 killer of women in the U.S. And through Astral Project 800, our employees have personally pledged 800 volunteer hours to local charities in our home community of Atlanta.”

Shop their amazing product line – EVERYTHING ships FREE all month long!

Win some of my favorite products!

I received a selection of Cosmedix products, so that I could try them out, share some feedback with you guys, and give away a few of my favorites. One lucky winner will get their choice from one of these bundles:

Our Liquid Crystals Holiday Bundle (ARV $164)

This is an anti-aging product duo – it contains real liquid crystals, and the products work together to give you a seriously gorgeous glow!  I swear that this is the softest that my skin has ever been… The products feel smooth when they go on, smell perfect – {very lightly scented, makes you feel like you’re at a spa} -I used these every day, and by the end of the week, I could see a serious difference. This bundle includes the following products:

The second bundle is the Power Players Holiday Bundle (ARV $136)

Another great duo that work perfectly together, filled with really wonderful stuff like age-defying vitamins, antioxidants, and peptides. Just like you need a healthy diet filled with good-for-you vitamins, your skin benefits from this powerful blend of them too! People have been saying, “There’s something different about you….” – It’s not a new haircut, make-up, or weight-loss. It’s my skin – it’s seriously never looked better. This bundle includes:

“Taking joy in living is a woman’s best cosmetic.” – Rosalind Russell

Use the easy peasy Rafflecopter form below to enter to win YOUR CHOICE of amazing product bundle – a great way to start the new year! Play fair – since all entries will be verified. Good luck!

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Simple Pleasures Holiday Sweepstakes – 5 $500 Partylite GC!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of PartyLite Simple Pleasures Holiday Sweepstakes for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

 

“There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle, or the mirror that reflects it.” – Edith Wharton

I love that quote… One of my favorites. To me, it means that when I have the opportunity to “shine” – by helping others, doing great things, accomplishing my goals – then I am the candle, spreading positivity around my life. And when others are doing great things, that’s my chance to be the “mirror” – support them, encourage them, and applaud their achievements! There’s also a third way of spreading light…. ParyLite!! {Cheesy….. I know. The holidays put me in a cheesy mood!! Lol.}

Affordable way to brighten your home

I seriously love the glow and scent of candles in a home…. When we entertain, I do my best to clean up, then just dim the lights a little, light some candles, and Tada! Magically the house looks a little better, a little cleaner, a little more romantic. And Partylite has an amazing selection – for the holidays, and the rest of the year – to help you brighten your home. And by hosting a PartyLite party with your favorite girlfriends – you can earn totally FREE candles and beautiful home decor. How fun is that, right?

Party Planning Time!

It’s so easy to plan and host a PartyLite party – Check out the PartyLite party page online to get started. You can find your favorite local rep, or they can find a new one for you. Super simple to use. Then you just gather a group of your favorite friends and family for a relaxing and entertaining evening in, shop some amazing products, and earn your own totally free gifts! You can even host a new party each season – to get the latest new trends and seasonal scents. Love it. Make sure to “Like” the PartyLite Facebook page too, to stay updated on fun promotions, new products, and cool giveaways – Like the awesome gift certificate giveaway going on now!

Simple Pleasures Holiday Sweepstakes!

Get your entry in today – because this amazing sweepstakes ends on December 15th! That’s perfect, because 5 lucky winners will each receive a $500 PartyLite Gift Certificate that they can use when the new Winter/Spring 2012 Catalog launches on December 16th!! Imagine how gorgeous your home would look after picking out $500 worth of decor from the brand new collection…

Enter the PartyLite Simple Pleasures Holiday Sweepstakes today!!

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Thirsty For Comments Blog Hop!! {Join the Fun!}

Thirsty For Comments Thursdays!!

I’ve joined in on a super fun new blog hop called Thirsty for Comments Thursdays. This is a really great way to meet some new bloggin’ buddies! And… I was featured this week, how cool is that, right? Problem is – I’m a jerk. I’ve been so overwhelmed-crazy-can’t-keep-up-busy the past couple of weeks, I totally forget to post and share this great hop with you guys too!

Better late than never, right?

So, even though this started on Thursday, I wanted to share it with you now! You can learn more and grab the button over on Acting Balanced – and then link up, visit some amazing sites, and leave some meaningful comments. We all love getting “real” comments, so take the time to really read some posts, and connect with some of the bloggers on the list.

This is a blog hop dedicated to giving good comment – please, when you are visiting, actually READ the post that is linked and make a thoughtful comment!
This is NOT a hop for “I’m here from the hop, follow me back” comments!

Link up your own SPECIFIC POST that you’d like comments on – remember – no giveaways!

The rules are simple –

  1. Link up a SPECIFIC POST (NOT just your blog URL) that you’d like to have more comments on – can be anything EXCEPT GIVEAWAYS and OTHER BLOG HOPS – they will be deleted
  2. Visit AT LEAST THREE other blogs and READ the posts and then comment thoughtfully on the post.

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Beech Nut Baby Food Coupons – Plus Freebies and Deals!

Beech Nut Baby Food

Big Savings on Beech Nut Baby Food!

Abby ate anything – From the very first time I put a spoon up to her mouth, there was NOTHING that she wouldn’t finish. She’s my little Chunka :) I have a Baby Brezza, and made most of her baby food – but I’m a busy momma, and there were plenty of times that she got jars of pre-made food too. Beech Nut was my favorite – the flavor, texture, and color are much closer to “real” foods. And Abby ate them twice as fast as other baby foods, so I know she preferred them too! {Lol.} I know feeding a baby gets expensive quick, so I wanted to share these great coupons I found with you guys –

Printable Beech Nut Coupons

More Baby & Toddler Coupons:

Baby & Toddler Freebies:

  • American Baby Magazine – Free year subscription, packed full of promotions and coupons in addition to their super helpful tips!
  • Baby Talk Magazine – Another one that I relied on for great tips, and amazing savings!
  • Free Baby Book – This makes a really cool surprise for family living far away – Set up a full book, with pics and memories, and then send the access link to grandparents. They’ll LOVE it!
  • Planning Family – Great resource for diaper coupons. Plus, check out their updated free sample section a couple times a week to stock up on food, formula, and other must-haves.
  • More Baby Freebies – This site is similar, and also filled with great freebies and coupons, plus resources to find more savings.

Baby & Toddler Deals:

  • Christmas Ornaments – Make really fun personalized ornaments for Baby’s First Christmas, or to build a yearly collection for your kids.
  • Totsy -Huge savings on toys, fashion, shoes, and gear for little ones. They also have events for moms too, with really great deals on accessories and fashion. It’s one of my go-to’s for deals.
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Tech the Halls! Great Gadget Gifts for Every Budget #digitwirl

“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” – Arthur C. Clarke

I’m surprisingly tech-challenged for a blogger – You’d think that since I spend my whole days on this darn computer – I create posts filled with links and graphics and codes. I’m a master of social media with accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Pinterest, YouTube, LinkedIn and more. I run campaigns for great companies, build brand awareness with product ambassadorships, run successful giveaways, and promote great businesswomen in my Directory. Yet still – technology can be a challenge for me. That’s why I love Digitwirl!!

Digitwirl Rocks My Socks!

The amazing ladies at Digitwirl search out the VERY best techy gadgets, services, and websites with one goal in mind – to make YOUR life easier! Their weekly Twirls explain things in a way that even I can “get” it – which makes me feel just that little bit smarter and more tech-savvy.  This year they’ve put together the coolest collection of totally fun items for everyone on your list – from foodie to photographer, you’ll find the perfect gifts at every price point. What are you waiting for? Check it out…

“The technologies which have had the most profound effects on human life are usually simple.” – Freeman Dyson

Digitwirl says: ” Ready, set, shop! The holidays are upon us and it’s time to get in gear and start finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list. No pressure, right? Well, don’t stress, Twirlers— if there’s one thing we know for sure here at Digitwirl, it’s that tech can help make anyone’s spirit a little brighter!” – They’ve scoured scoured the tech universe to find you the best gift options for everyone you have to shop for. I love that all of the items they include are so innovative – and they’re all perfect “Busy Mom Solutions!!” Love it. If you saw some great gifts for the amazing people on your list – you can learn more about each product and how to buy them on the Digitwirl site. Here are a few of my very favorite picks –

My Favorite Digitwirl Picks:

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  • The Nintendo DSi – I looove this! I would never have even guessed that this kids gadget had great games for grown-up girls! And here’s the fun cooking game they showed you: America’s Test Kitchen: Let’s Get Cooking.
  • Belkin Kitchen Stand and Wand for Tablets– I don’t have a tablet yet, but myohmy, this is SUCH a great idea! You know I’m all about finding great products that are “Busy Mom Solutions” – things that make you think, “Why didn’t I know about this??!! What a simple solution!” And that’s exactly what this is.
  • Samsung Laptop – Boyohboy – you guys KNOW I am in need of a laptop!! I work so much, and it would be amazing to be able to bring my work with me, instead of being stuck here at my desktop. I’ve been trying to decide on a good one, so that when my budget has some room I can finally get one – And if the Digitwirl gals give this their seal of approval, then I’m sure I’ll love it!
  • Nikon Digital Camera System – This is uh-MAY-zing! I love it in white – super chic and modern. I got a new camera last year, and while it’s doing a great job, it’s just a basic, solid, camera. I miss when I used to take photography classes in school – I’d love to have a really great camera like this again for my photography. Totally cool.
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“Technology has a great advantage in that we are capable of creating dinosaurs and showing them on the screen even though they are extinct 65 million years. All of a sudden, we have a fantastic tool that is as good as dreams are.” – Werner Herzog

Digitwirl is the weekly web show that offers simple solutions to modern day problems. In 3 minutes, Digitwirl brings busy women the very best time, money, and sanity-saving technology, and then teaches them how to use it, step-by-step. Digitwirl was created by technology lifestyle expert Carley Knobloch, who uses lots of technology to manage her busy life as mom of two and entrepreneur. Become a subscriber to get weekly show alerts and exclusive deals at Digitwirl.com, or follow Digitwirl on Twitter at @digitwirl.

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ShopRunner Giveaway: 10,000 FREE Full Year Memberships – Hurry!!

How cool is ShopRunner, right?

I’ve been thinking about signing up for this super helpful money-saving program for the longest time…. And now today, if you hurry, you can get a full year for FREE!!!

“Like” ShopRunner on Facebook to get a FREE year!

They only have 10,000 to give away – so you have to hurry!! I imagine that these will go super fast!! ShopRunner gets you FREE 2-Day Shipping at hundreds of stores, and more cool stuff – it’s pretty awesome.

How to Sign up:

  • Go to the Facebook page, and “Like” ShopRunner.
  • Click the link on the page to head over to their site, and do the free sign up.
  • FYI – You do NOT have to add your credit card info where it asks you to! That’s for future renewals and upgrades, and NOT required. Skip it, and submit.
  • Hopefully you got there in time – and it confirms for you!!

Good Luck!!

If you miss the free subscriptions – this is still a seriously amazing thing to sign up for. Check it out here – ShopRunner: Free 2-Day Shipping, Free Returns, Free Order Tracking, and so much more!

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Invite Roboto to YOUR Next Party!!

The name is Roboto. Uno Roboto….

Like James Bond – Uno Roboto is a smooth talker, full of adventure, and totally action packed! I can’t even tell you how much fun we’ve been having with this – Like, the kind of night where your stomach hurts the next day from laughing so hard. Good times.

Uno Roboto

“Each player must accept the cards life deals him or her: but once they are in hand, he or she alone must decide how to play the cards in order to win the game.” – Voltaire quotes

Uno was my very favorite game from the time I was a kid, through my teens, and I even played it a lot during my early twenties. I hadn’t played in years, so when I heard about this Uno Roboto, I figured it’d be a fun way to get the kids excited about my favorite card game. I honestly thought it wouldn’t be much different than traditional Uno – just a gimmick to get people to buy a new version. Ohmyheck – I was so so wrong. This takes Uno to a whole new level, and is hysterical!!

Uno Roboto Package

“Ask not what fun does for you. Ask rather what you do for fun.” – the Oaqui

The basics of the game are simple, and work just the same as traditional Uno. And the Uno Roboto game package includes everything you need to play right out of the box – little mister Roboto with batteries already installed, the deck of cards, and instructions. Bam – ready to go. I cannot tell you how excited I was to get a toy that actually came with it’s batteries installed. When you have a toddler, you go through a loooot of batteries.

Playing Uno Roboto

“If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun.” – Katherine Hepburn

Once you get the cards shuffled, and deal each player their set, you’re ready to bring Roboto into the game. Each player – up to 6 people – gets a turn to add their name. You push a button, speak into the mic in his tummy, and he’ll then say your name back in his funny Roboto voice. You then pick one person to make a “House Rule” – which is where the real fun begins!! The crazier your “House Rule” the better! One of our favorites was “Do the Cat Daddy” – {Don’t know what that is? Watch the video and see the dance here. The kids love it. Weirdos.} Once you’ve added your info, you’re ready to play. Start the game the way you normally would – match cards, take turns, discard, etc. The difference is that Roboto will randomly shout out stuff to make things wild and crazy – “Cade and Cole swap cards!” – “House Rule! Everyone do the Cat Daddy!” – “Throw your hands in the air!” – or just silly sounds and funny sayings. It makes the game really unpredictable, and seriously super fun!

Uno Roboto Booty

“It is a happy talent to know how to play.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Ok – you can’t tell me that THIS isn’t hysterical? This is the backside {literally!} of the Uno Roboto guy – he has a little booty! The kids could NOT stop cracking up over this. And I admit, I think it’s pretty funny too. Roboto is like that friend that you always want to invite over to a party – totally unpredictable, always funnier than heck, and cute as can be. This is a must-have if your family loves game nights. And it’s a really great reason to START family game nights if you don’t do them already!

Special Deal:

Get a FREE 7×9 Shutterfly Photo Book with purchase of select Mattel Board Games!!

This is a $15.99 value – and includes not just Uno Roboto, but some of my other favorites too, like Apples to Apples and Pictionary Man.

Check out Uno Roboto on Facebook too! 

You can follow Uno Roboto on Facebook too – to stay updated on fun promotions and special deals. Have pictures or video’s of your family game nights with Uno Roboto? Come post ’em up on my Facebook wall to show me your fun times too!!

{I wrote this review while participating in a campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of UNO Roboto and received a product sample to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate.}

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