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Review and Giveaway: Jewelrystylist.com—CLOSED

Jewelrystylist.com has a beautiful selection of jewelry for any occasion. With a wide range of styles, colors, and affordable pricing you’re sure to find something that will put the perfect finishing touch to your special day.

Jewelrystylist.com offers necklaces, earrings, tiaras, hair accessories, evening purses, and bracelets.

Coordinate your bridal party. Add a perfect accessory to your winter formal gown. Add some glitter to your little black dress. It’s never to early to think about Prom right? If you have trouble deciding on just the right piece of your outfit, jewelrystylist.com offers free jewelry consulting by Erica Jill.

I love jewelry. I feel naked without it. I sat looking over the site trying to decide on just one piece to review. I literally spent 45 minutes saying maybe this one, no no this one, ooo I like that one. Maybe I should have asked for consulting. In the end I chose this piece:

Gold Pear and Leaf Drop Necklace

I love the design. It’s delicate and intricate. Also sparkly, i love things that sparkle! I couldn’t wait to try it on when I received it. I wore it with an every day v-neck t-shirt. The piece held up well. I wore it for several days. I even wore it to work and while I slept. (I’m sure that’s not recommended but like I said, I feel naked without my jewelry) The lobster claw clasp made it easy for me to put on.

see sparkly!

The piece is light and eye-catching. At only $21 it would be affordable sparkle for your perfect dress. Jewelrystylist.com offers many more designs so head on over check out the website. www.jewerlystylist.com

Review Summary: I would recommend jewelrystylist.com to anyone looking for affordable jewelry pieces of any occasion. Since the prices are great you could even afford to get say a tiara for your little ones princess costume for halloween (check out the Small Bridal Tiara for $25!) or something to add to your festive holiday attire this year. (Who doesn’t want to save a little money during the holidays?).

GIVEAWAY

Jewelrystylist.com is offering one of my readers the same necklace that I received.

Mandatory Entry: Visit www.jewelrystylist.com and tell me what piece is your favorite.

This must be completed before any bonus entry will count. Don’t forget to leave your email address so i can contact you if you win.

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

1. Like Jewelry Stylist on facebook (+1)

2. Follow Jewelry Stylist on twitter (+1)

3. Follow me on twitter: @angiewith3 (+1)

4. Tweet this giveaway message: (Can be done twice a day at least 2 hours apart)

” I entered to win jewelry from @JewelryStylist1 and @angiewith3 http://bit.ly/jstlst 9/18 #giveaway “

5. Follow FFCandM with google friend connect, facebook and/or networked blogs widgets in right hand column (+1 for each one)

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7. Blog about this giveaway (+5)

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Giveaway ends Sept. 18, 2010 at 10 PM EST. Winner will be chosen using Random.org and have 48 hours to reply. If reply not received within 48 hours of winner email sent a new winner will be chosen.

I received the Gold Pear and Leaf Drop necklace at no cost to me to be able to complete a proper review. I did not receive any monetary compensation for this post. Any opinion expressed are my own.

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Review and Giveaway: Soapsoundz Hand Soaps and Sanitizers–CLOSED

I work in a hospital. There are signs up everywhere about washing hands. There are hand sanitizer foams outside patient rooms. It’s drilled into us as direct patient care workers, wash your hands! This is all for a good reason. Not just hospital workers but everyone. Washing your hands is one of the best and easiest ways to prevent from spreading germs and getting sick.

I have to remind my kids to wash their hands in the bathroom. They sneeze into their hands, either wash or use hand sanitizer. Children, especially now that most schools are back in session, come in contact with lot of other kids. How many kids touch the restroom stall handle? Maybe more importantly, how many kids actually wash their hands if someone isn’t standing right over them? Maybe best not to dwell on that. With the start of school I’m a little more diligent about cleaning and sanitizing the door knobs, the flush handle on the toilet, and the knobs on the faucet. But how do I get my kids to wash their hands and wash them properly? Soap Soundz comes along!

hygiene heroes 3 pack

Soap Soundz has hand soaps and sanitizers that appeal to your children. There are also Soap Soundz for the seasons (Halloween, Christmas, etc). So what makes Soap Soundz so unique from other hand soaps and sanitizers? When you pump the hand soaps it plays a song or recording for 20 seconds. That’s the amount of time that you should wash your hands. Did you know that? Yep it’s true. 20 seconds, warm water, and friction. (I know, it’s drilled into me remember?)

Soap Soundz come in different scents as well. My boys and I were looking over the varieties. The boys were all about trying the Hygiene Heroes soaps. You can listen to the sounds they make online: Click here to listen to check it out

I was interested in trying some of the holiday soaps. They come in great scents like: apple cinnamon, sugar cookie, and winterberry to name a few. They have soaps for Halloween and Valentine’s day too!

Some seasonal Soap Soundz

We got to try the Soap Soundz hand soaps in Seasons Winterberry and Sugar Cookies, Hygiene Heroes Lord Viral (scent Meteor Melon) and Captain Clean hands (in Rocket Rasberry). We also received the Hand Sanitizer. It makes really cool robot/computer like sounds when you press the pump like “Dispensing sanitizer solution” . It says 4 different phrases. The scent of these products are great too.

As an added Mom bonus I could hear if my kids were actually washing their hands or not if I was outside of the bathroom.

Check out the website. There is a fun and informative E-brochure on Soap Soundz site as well.

There’s an old saying “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” So true. This is an easy and fun way to help prevent colds and flu.

Review Summary: Soap Soundz is reasonably priced and offers benefits that other hand soaps and sanitizers just don’t. It’s a great reminder for all of us just how long we really should be washing our hands. The customer services is friendly. Shipping was fast and accurate. I would say yes definitely get this to use in your house for back to school and flu season.

GIVEAWAY

Soap Soundz is offering THREE FFCandM readers a three pack of Soap Soundz!

Mandatory Entry: Follow Soap Sound on twitter: @SoapSoundz

Mandatory entry must be complete before any bonus entries will count. please remember to leave your email address so I can contact you if you win.

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

1. Like Soap Soundz on facebook (+1)

2. Visit www.soapsoundz.com and tell me what hand soap or sanitizer you would love to try (+1)

3. Tweet this giveaway message (if using the RT button please remember to include @angiewith3 and @soapsoundz) (+1 can tweet twice per day at least 2 hours apart)

” I entered to win a 3 pack of @SoapSoundz from @angiewith3 3 winners http://bit.ly/spsndzrev 9/20 #giveaway “

4. Follow me on twitter: @angiewith3 (+1)

5. Like FFCandM on facebook (+1)

6. Follow FFCandM with google friend connect and/or networked blogs (+1 for each one)

7. Blog about this giveaway (+5)

8. Leave this message as your facebook status:

” I entered to win a Soap Soundz three pack from Free Stuff, Fun Sites, Contests, and More www.luvsavingmoney.info 9/20 “

9. Stumble this post (stumble button is at bottom of the post) (+2)

10. Enter any of my other active giveaways (+1 for each one)

3 winner will be chosen using random.org. Giveaway ends Sept. 20, 2010 at 10 PM EST. Winners will have 48 hours to respond to winner email. If no response in that time, a new winner will be chosen.

***I recieved the hand soaps and sanitizer mentioned in the review above at no cost in order for me to complete this review. I did not receive any monetary compensation for this post. All opinions expressed are my own.***

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Review: Marie Veronique Organics–Kid Safe Sunscreen

In an effort to switch products over to more organic and earth friendly products I welcome trying out organic and green products.

I received a bottle of Marie Veronique Organics–Kid Safe Screen with SPF 25+. Upon first receiving the Kid Safe Screen I looked over the bottle. Bottle is recyclable and Contents are biodegradable. In reading over the ingredients, I was refreshed to see items that were familiar like, green and white tea, for example.

We decided to go to the public pool. I decided this would be the ultimate test of how the Marie Veronique Organics Kids Safe Screen would work. I did like that it has a pump top. I applied it to my kids. One thing i did notice was it didn’t seem to rub in. The kids were left with, what appeared to me and them to be, white streaky skin. I tried to take a picture of my one sons belly:

You can see the white patches that just wouldn’t rub in on the left side of his belly button and a little above. The kids were joking with each other and said they were ghosts.

The scent of the product was mild. I think it was the combo scent of green and white tea along with the mango butter and ylang ylang.

The bottle clearly states to “shake well.” and “Reapply every two hours and after swimming, perspiring, and towel drying.” I made sure to follow the directions as stated. It did prevent any sun burns. I even applied it to my 14 month old son and he did fine with it.

The bottle states it is safe and gentle enough to even use around the eyes. I did apply it to all of our faces. Some sunscreens can sting when you sweat and it runs in your eyes. This did not do that.

I reapplied it several times since the kids were at the pool for almost 4 hours and they were swimming. I applied before we left the house and twice at the pool. For the the size of the bottle and what the directions say I don’t know that this Sun Screen is the best choice for a day at the pool.

Review Summary:

Pros: Kids Safe, Organic, did protect from sun if followed directions, recyclable bottle and biodegradable contents

Cons: Expensive for the size ($24 for a 2.7 oz bottle), left streaky residue, need to reapply frequently

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Review Eden Fantasys: The Craving Intended for those 18 yrs or older

THIS POST IS INTENDED FOR MY READERS 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. THIS POST CONTAINS AN ADULT PRODUCT REVIEW.

I was browsing through the Eden Fantasys website with my husband. I asked him. “If were were to get something from this website, what would interest you?” We looked over the wide variety of adult products. My husband suggested we get an Adult DVD to watch together. I have to admit I was a little hesitant when he said that. Then he said “You pick it out, whatever you want.”

Oh boy, I was a little flustered. I don’t know anything about Adult DVDs. What makes a “good” one? What would I be able to tolerate watching? What do I know I definitely don’t want to see? I looked over some dvds. I’d ask my husband, “what would you think of this one?” He’d say ” I don’t care whatever”. Grrr, little help here honey I’m floundering.

I fell on one called “The Craving” with Jessica Drake. It was supposed to be a collection of fairy tales that were…well…twisted. The cover at least was not blatantly pornographic. It sounded like it could be interesting. I’m willing to try new things in the bedroom. Maybe the dvd would give us some ideas.

We watched “The Craving” together. There were X rated twists on fairy tales like Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel, the Pied Piper, and others.

From my understanding Adult films are notorious for less than Oscar caliber acting (that’s an understatement) and with “The Craving” it didn’t seem to be an exception to what I had heard. Here’s my complaint too…a little off subject….you can tell these types of movies are meant for guys. The women are half decent looking but the guys…um…less than. What’s up with that?!

Ok anyway, if you are like me (a novice to the watching adult film world) and your significant other suggests an Adult film this may be a good one to start with. There is at least a story line. It seems to be a tamer X rated dvd (no weird freaky fetishes or anything like that). Eden Fantasys ships discreetly as well so you don’t have to worry about that.

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Every Man Jack Review and Giveaway–CLOSED

Ok guys, this one is for you (or ladies who are interested in this for a certain guy in their lives). My husband actually introduced me to this brand. He had ordered a shaving cream from Every Man Jack. He was so impressed with the product, the customer service, the prices, every thing about Every Man Jack. When he ordered the shave cream, not only did he get what he ordered but he also got a body bar to try as well as a handwritten note with his ordering thanking him for his order. How cool is this company?!

I didn’t know about their great prices until my husband told me to check out their website. I was impressed: You can get a nice sized “16.9 oz bottle of body wash” for $6.00 and there are different scents like citrus scrub, cedarwood, signature mint and spiced pepper: Every Man Jack Body Washes
They also offer body bars and body scrubs at great prices.

That’s not all though, Every Man Jack has tons of products of all you guys. And they smell….well I’ll just say I REALLY like the scents. My favorite is the cedarwood (from a woman’s perspective) but they’re all good. Every Man Jack has body products, hair products, lotions, facial cleansers and scrubs, sun protectants, after shave products, shaving cream, kits and lots more. Check it out for yourself:

Every Man Jack has several kits which are all great values. For example, The Fresh Grad Signature Mint kit for only $15 that includes: body wash, face wash, shave gel, face lotion, and a toiletry bag. Holy cow that’s a good deal!

As if these deals weren’t enough to make you change grooming products, right now if you spend $25 on their site you get a free 2 in 1 citrus shampoo too.

So I know all I’ve been talking about was Every Man Jack’s nice variety of products and their prices that make affordable for most budgets. Let’s talk about how well Every Man Jack products work. My husband has officially replaced his regular shaving cream with Every Man Jack shaving cream. He liked it so much he bought some for his dad (my father-in-law). My father-in-law tells me his skin usually gets irritated with shaving but with the Every Man Jack shaving cream he hasn’t had much irritation.

Did I mention that I really like the scent of the Every Man Jack products as well…yea I did?…Oh ok sorry.

Every Man Jack being the cool company that they are sent me a very generous package.My husband could try more Every Man Jack products so that I may do a more informed review of their line.

My husband received the Every Man Jack pre-shave Face Wash and pre-shave face scrub.

These tubes are in generous sizes 5 FL oz. My husband received them in the Signature Mint scent from Every Man Jack. The mint scent is a crisp scent which seems strong when in use but only subtle once you’re done washing your face. My husband isn’t like me to ramble on about a products. I asked him: “What did you think about the face wash and face scrub?” His reply “It worked good, it cleaned my face”. I had to ask more questions. “What did you think of the texture? Did you notice a difference in your face after using this compared to your previous facewashes?” He then elaborated some and said that it did feel like a deeper clean and he did feel like he noticed less blackheads with the scrub.

The next product was the Every Man Jack Body Wash in Citrus Scrub. Again, a generous size product with 16.9 Fl oz for a nice price.

When my husband used the body wash there was an obvious citrus scent. Along with the citrus scent was a hint of guy…i don’t know like cologne maybe. It was pleasant. Initially the scent was stronger. After showering however it was a subtle scent that lingered on his skin.

So I asked my husband, “What did you think of the body wash honey?” his response ” It’s good it cleaned my body ” Babe, you’re killing me here. Care to elaborate? “Did it lather well or not?” he says “yes” I asked him, as a guy, “Do you like the scent?” his response “yea I like it”

He already uses the shaving gel from Every Man Jack. His favorite product. As I mentioned above, like it so much he got it for his dad as part of a present. He also received Every Man Jack Shave Cream.

I asked him what he thought about this product (wincing a little waiting for I like it it’s good) he laughs knowing that’s what I’m expecting. He says, “It works well. I put it on my face and let it soak in a minute. It’s a very smooth shave” Ah, thanks honey! This cream is fragrance free.

With my husband the bottom line is, he just wants it to work, he wants to smell like a guy, and he doesn’t want it to cost a fortune. That’s some of the reasons why he keeps going back to Every Man Jack. He is also very impressed with their customer service.

Review Summary: Every Man Jack should be on every guys list. The prices are great, the customer service is some of the best that my husband and I have experienced, fast shipping, good quality products, made for guys.

We got a bunch more stuff. Some that my husband can’t use, for example, the Every Man Jack Pomade and Fiber Cream. Why? Well because he shaves his head

GIVEAWAY

So I’d hate to see these great products go to waste. I’m going to give 1 of my readers a set of Every Man Jack products courtesy of Every Man Jack’s great package they sent me. 1 reader will receive the following products:

The winner will receive a set that includes:
* 1 Every Man Jack 2.65 oz Pomade
* 1 Every Man Jack 2.65 oz Fiber Cream
* 1 Every Man Jack 3.4 fl oz cooling gel post-shave
* 1 Ever Man Jack 4.2 fl oz face lotion
* 1 Every Man Jack .15 oz lip balm
* 1 Brown Every Man Jack carrying case

Mandatory Entry: Visit Every Man Jack and tell me a product and scent you (or your significant other) would like to try (or what you would like them to try)

**Be sure to leave your email address so I can contact you if you win. This must be completed first before any bonus entries will count**

Bonus Entries: any or all can be completed after mandatory. If you see +1 after the entry method leave one comment for that task +2 leave two comments etc.

1. “like” Every Man Jack on Facebook and tell them you heard about them from www.luvsavingmoney.info (+3)

2. Tweet this message:
” I entered to win Every Man Jack products from @angiewith3 http://bit.ly/EMJrev 9/4 ” (+2)

3. Stumble this post (click on the little globe type thing with the 99 next to after my siggy on this post and write a quick summary) (+3)

4. Follow me on twitter: @angiewith3

5. Vote for my kids school in the Kohl’s facebook widget on the top of the right column (+2)

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***I received these Every Man Jack products at no cost to complete a proper review. I did not receive any monetary compensation for this post. I was under no obligation to give a positive review. Any opinions expressed are my own (or my husbands “yea I’m clean”)

RANDOM.ORG DREW NUMBER 101. WINNER HAS BEEN EMAILED AND HAS 48 HOURS TO RESPOND. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR ENTRIES

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Giveaway ends Sept. 18, 2010 at 10 PM EST. Winner will be chosen using Random.org and have 48 hours to reply. If reply not received within 48 hours of winner email sent a new winner will be chosen.

***I received the Gold Pear and Leaf Drop necklace at no cost to me to be able to complete a proper review. I did not receive any monetary compensation for this post. Any opinion expressed are my own. ***

I received the Gold Pear and Leaf Drop necklace at no cost to me to be able to complete a proper review. I did not receive any monetary compensation for this post. Any opinion expressed are my own.