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Chiquita Frozen Fruit Smoothies Review and Giveaway—CLOSED

We’re always on the look out for healthy snacks and drinks in this family . I’m trying to teach my kids good and bad choices when making snack and meal decisions. As a mom I sometimes pick my battles though. I try to make healthier choices too as an example and for my own well being.

One thing that my kids do like is fruit. When I heard about Chiquita Frozen Fruit Smoothies I was interested in trying them. Healthy, inexpensive, the kids will like it, I will like, easy to make…..why not?!

Each 8 oz smoothie contains 100% Vitamin C and provides a 1/2 cup of fruit. All you need to add is is a half a can of water and 2 cans of ice (the can the Chiquita Frozen Fruit Smoothie comes in). Then blend. That’s it! There are 3, 8 oz servings (once blended) per can.

Chiquita Frozen Fruit Smoothies come in 4 great flavors too: Strawberry Banana, Mixed Berry, Peach Mango, and Banana Colada.

My boys and I tried the Strawberry Banana and the Mixed Berry. It was so easy to make. The kids loved it. I thought it tasted pretty good myself. I’m thinking this would be great for a small party or family gathering. Maybe even a healthy football treat?? I can try right?

The website is cute. I love the music! It makes me think of going away somewhere tropical before the winter gets here. You can enter to win an Ultimate Patio Makeover on www.chiquitasmoothie.com . You can print a coupon on the website for $1.00 off 2 Chiquita Smoothies. Find Chiquita Smoothie recipes like the Banana Kahlua Smoothie for adults or the Strawberry Banana Split Smoothie for the whole family. Not sure if you can buy them near you? Check the Where to Buy section of www.chiquitasmoothie.com

GIVEAWAY

Chiquita Frozen Fruit Smoothies sent a generous prize pack. 4 of my readers will receive a Chiquita Smoothies T-shirt (size M) and 2 coupons for FREE Chiquita Frozen Fruit Smoothies.

Open to US and CAN.

Mandatory Entry:
Visit www.chiquitasmoothie.com and tell me one smoothie recipe that sounds good to you. (Must be completed for any bonus entries to count. Don’t forget to leave an email address so I can contact you if you win)

Bonus Entries: (please leave a seperate comment for each entry completed. If there is a +1 after that entry leave 1 comment for that entry. +2 leave two comments and so on)

1. Follow Chiquita Smoothie on twitter and leave your twitter id: @FruitFun (+1)

2. Like Chiquita Smoothie on facebook (+1)

3. Tweet this giveaway using the RT button in top left corner or you can copy this message(leave a link to your tweet my clicking on the time stamp of your tweet and copying url. Then paste in a comment below) (+1):

” I entered to win free Chiquita Smoothies and a t-shirt from @Fruitfun and @angiewith3 http://bit.ly/chiqsmorev 4 winners! 10/7 US and CAN “

Can be tweeted 2x per day, at least 2 hours apart.

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” Enter to win free Chiquitas Smoothies and a t-shirt from @Chiquita Smoothies and @Free Stuff, Fun Sites, Contests, and More www.luvsavingmoney.info 4 winners 10/7 US and CAN “

Giveaway ends 10/7 at 10 pm EST. 4 winners will be chosen using random.org. Winners will be notified by email and will have 48 hours to reply. If no reply to winning email within 48 hours, a new winner will be chosen.

***I received coupons and a Chiquita Smoothie t-shirt at no cost to review Chiquita Smoothies. I was under no obligation to give a positive review. I did not receive any monetary compensation for this post. Any opinions expressed are my own***

RANDOM.ORG DREW NUMBERS 122, 131, 96, AND 172. WINNERS HAVE BEEN EMAILED AND HAVE 48 HOURS TO REPLY. IF NO REPLY WITHIN 48 HOURS, NEW WINNERS WILL BE CHOSEN.

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Review: Ecostore.com for eco-friendly living

I’ve been slowly taking steps to live greener. After all saving money and living greener seem to overlap. It’s a great feeling knowing that I’m helping our environment and making my home safer for my kids. When Ecostore.com let me review some of their products, I was excited.

I chose to review the Ecostore USA all-purpose cleaner and the Ecostore USA Laundry liquid.

I put the Ecostore USA laundry liquid to work right away. When I opened the bottle and poured the liquid laundry detergent into the cap I noticed it was clearish yellow color. The scent reminded me of something. When I read the description I realized what it was. The 100% certified organic Eucalyptus that’s in the detergent. After the clothes are washed and dried you don’t smell the Eucalyptus.
It’s 3X ultra concentrated. So just the small capful or half a cap if it’s a smaller load will do. It worked great. The bottle suggests washing in warm water is ideal for this product. I’d like to a version that works in cold water for even more eco-friendliness.

Next was the Ecostore USA All Purpose Cleaner. I really did use this all over the place. The most frequent use might have been to wipe off the tray of the high chair several times a day. I also used it to wipe down my counter tops. The biggest job I used it for? It was definitely cleaning out my refridgerator. With the kids putting cups in there, things getting shoved in there, etc. there was sticky nastiness all over the refridgerator shelves. This cleaned up up nice. It had a nice fresh lemony scent. This would be because the Ecostore USA All Purpose Cleaner used zest of citrus peel in the cleaner. I found it worked better if you sprayed it, allowed it to soak for a minute then wiped. For really grimy dried stuff it took some hard scrubbing.

You can find many more eco-friendly products at www.ecostoreusa.com. From baby care, household, pet care, and more. Just an interesting piece of information, the found was a stay at home dad living in an eco-village.

You can also find Ecostore USA on facebook and twitter.

On Ecostore USA’s facebook page you can also sign up for their newsletter.

Review Summary: If you’re looking for eco-friendly and safer products for your family, this is a great place to start. While at first glance they seem pricey all their products are super concentrated so a little goes a long way. Peace of mind having these in my house instead of another harmful product makes it worth it as well. Right now, Ecostore USA is offering free shipping on orders over $25 as well.

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Gift Card Sponsors wanted for Multi-blog holiday gift giving guide Dec.1-Dec 5. Low cost holiday exposure

I’m participating in a multi-blog Holiday Gift Giving Guide Dec. 1 to Dec. 5, 2010. I am in need of companies, etsy shops, etc willing to sponsor a gift card, gift code, e-gift certificate,or cash via paypal for this event. The requirement to participate is for the items listed not products for this particular event.

This event will draw hundreds of readers to the Holiday Gift Giving Guide blog event. In exchange for your sponsorship I will create a post to show case your business before the actual event. You will be linked in the actual Holiday giveaway post I create on my blog. I can also post a small banner ad in my right column for your business for the month of November and December if you’d like. I also tweet my giveaways daily.

I you aren’t interested in being a sponsor for this event on my blog please contact me: angiewith3 at live dot com

Please don’t hesitate if you have questions as well. This would be an excellent way to market your business cost effectively for the holidays.

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Hair Flairs Review and Giveaway—CLOSED

Hair Flairs Pro Hair Tinsel is a unique, fun, and easy way to add a different look to your hair. I’ve seen these and thought how neat they would look if they really looked that way when I put them in. If you recall from a previous review, I admit, I’m no hairstylist by any stretch of the imagination. I’m lucky if I can put a pony tail in straight. When I received my hair flairs to review, I was a little nervous. The informational brochure was talking about offering them in your Salon to customers and such. After reading that I’m thinking, “oh my they chose the wrong girl for this job.”

Then I read over the step by step instructions provided. Actually, I think I CAN do this. The for good measure i watched Hair Flair’s instructional video on youtube:

The information says you can brush and style your hair with the Hair Flairs in. You can even use a curling iron or straight iron. The instructions give options for if you want them in for only a day or two OR if you’d like them in as long as possible. It says 1-6 weeks depending on the strength of the knots.

So ok here goes nothing. Guess what people?! I did it! I don’t think it turned out too bad either.

The Hair Flair strands are really long. I have hair that just goes past my shoulders. I cute the strands in half and was still able to fold them in half as the instructions state. I still had to trim a little off the end when I was done. Given my non-skills in hair styling my hair tinsel came out after 2 days. I then decided to try it in my sisters hair. She was so excited to have the gold color strands since she has dark hair like mine and we’re Steeler’s fans! My sister has tight curly hair that is just above her shoulders. Here’s how her’s turned out:

I had fun with these. These are a fun way to support your sports team, for holidays, parties, teens, special occasions, or anytime. There are so many colors to choose from as well.

Buy it: you can place an order for Hair Flairs right on their website: www.hairflairs.com. If you’re a beauty supplier or salon you can get the wholesale also to add to your salon services.

Review Summary: At only $10 for 60 36″ strand this is a great alternative to getting an affordable and unique look. Think about this mom: $10 for a temporary cool look for your teen OR yourself without damaging hair dyes. This would also be a fun addition to girls night-out. And as I stated in my review, with the length of my hair I was actually able to cut the strand in half and get 2 strands out of it to stretch that dollar even further.

GIVEAWAY

Hair Flairs is offering one of my readers their own set of Hair Flairs to try. Good news! open to US and CAN
Sponsored by Tomoson.com

Mandatory Entry: Visit www.HairFlairs.com and tell me what color you’d most want to try.

This must be completed before any bonus entries can count. Don’t forget to leave an email address so I can contact you if you win.

Bonus Entries: Please leave a seperate comment for each one completed. If it has a +1 after the entry leave one comment, +2 after the entry leave 2 comments for that entry and so on.

1. Follow FFCandM with google friend connect and/or networked blogs (+1 for each. Leave a separate comment for each)

2. Follow me on twitter and leave your twitter handle: @angiewith3 (+1)

3. Tweet this giveaway message and leave a link to your tweet (can tweet 2x per day at least 2 hours apart):

(To get the link for your tweet after posting click on the time stamp of that tweet. Then copy and past the URL in a comment below)

” Enter to win Hair Flairs from @angiewith3 add flair to your hair without the damage. http://bit.ly/hairflair #giveaway 10/5 US and CAN ”

4. Like FFCandM on facebook and leave your facebook name. (+1)

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6. Enter any of my other current giveaways and leave a comment telling me which one(s) you entered (+1 for each one)

This Product Was a Free Giveaway

Giveaway will close Oct. 5 2010 at 10 PM EST. 1 winner will be drawn using random.org on Oct. 6. Winner will be notified by email and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.

***I received this product at no cost to me to complete a review. I was under no obligation to give a positive review. Any opinions expressed are my own. I did not receive any monetary compensation for this post.***

RANDOM.ORG DREW NUMBER 74. WINNER HAS BEEN EMAILED AND HAS ALREADY REPLIED. CONGRATULATIONS. ***UPDATE*** did not know they were offering giveaways for 2 winners so, surprise! RANDOM.ORG DREW NUMBER 42 FOR THE 2ND WINNER.

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Scandle Candle’s Shimmering Lotion Candle Review

http://abodycandle.com/shimmering_lotion.php
The idea of the Scandle Candles sounded cool. If in fact, they worked like they are supposed to. Then I heard they were introducing a Shimmering Lotion Candle. I love anything that shimmers or sparkles. So when I was offered the chance to try Scandle Candle’s new Shimmering Lotion Candle, I was all too willing.

What makes Scandle Candles unique from other candles is that Scandle Candles can be lit for fragrance, BUT, it’s also a perfect massage oil or body lotion. Yea, that’s right, two purposes. The Shimmering Lotion Candle gives your skin a natural shimmer. It can mask wrinkles and skin imperfections by deflecting light. As I stated earlier, it’s also a great moisturizer and scented candle.

So my first thought was, “ok if you light it, blow it out, then apply it to your skin, won’t it be unbearably hot?!” The answer is no. Scandle Candles burn at only 2 degrees above our normal body temperature. It’s also great for a cuticle treatment during manicures and pedicures.

The Shimmering Lotion Candle scent I received from Scandle Candle was Copa Cabana in the convenient travel tin size. This small travel tin packed a nice scent. We lit it in the the bedroom. The entire bedroom filled with the Copa Cabana scent within 10 minutes.

My husband agreed to be my test subject. I really wondered how easy it would be to work with during a massage. I’m still in the frame of mind of a “regular” candle at this point thinking “won’t it start to harden?”, I’m sure it’s not going to lubricate well.” Well I was wrong on both accounts. Scandle Candle recommends letting the Shimmering Lotion Candle burn for 30 minutes or until it metls to the sides of the container. You then blow out the candle. You can pour the melted candle into your hand and use. It was a great massage oil. With one small palm full i was able to massage his back and arms completely and for about 10 minutes. At this point I didn’t tell him it was a Shimmering Lotion Candle because I was afraid he wouldn’t let me use it on him lol.

So then it was my turn. The Shimmering lotion felt wonderful on my back. It did not leave my skin feeling oily. Instead my skin felt quenched. The tropical sent of Copa Cabana was pleasant and lingered on my skin. I applied some to my hand so you could see the subtle shimmer the Shimmering lotion leaves.

The Scandle Candle Shimmering Lotion Candle tin has an elastic band bracelet with the phrase “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” that you can wear after the candle is gone.

Buy it: You can buy your own Shimmering Lotion Scandle Candle on their website: www.scandlecandle.com or look on their site to find a retailer.

Review Summary: I enjoyed the Scandle Candle Shimmering Lotion Candle. The fact that the candle serves several purposes and really works like it’s supposed to makes this a great value. This would be an excellent gift for the upcoming holidays. This is unique way to add a little romance. Would be great for so many purposes.

***I received the Scandle Candle Shimmering Lotion Candle at no cost to be able to complete a review. I did not receive any monetary compensation for this post. All opinions expressed are my own.***

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