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The Cat’s Meow Review and Giveaway (Part of the A Bonanzle Bonanzle) CLOSED

The Cat’s Meow Bonanzle Booth is…well….the cat’s meow, as the saying goes.  A collection of beautiful and unique items.  Like this unique agate candle holder:

Or the neat little agate statuettes such as this Love birds one made from Mexican Onyx:

The Cat’s Meow also has lots of beautiful jewelry as well as gorgeous beads if you’re a jewelry maker yourself.  FYI Liz of Cat’s Meow had this to say:

"I sell jewelry, beads, pendants, and 
collectible items here. Much of my inventory consists of items I made.
I do make jewelry. As far as the collectible items, I purchase the
components separately and put them all together. I have a blast doing
this too."
 
I was able to review one of these lovely bracelet from The Cat's Meow Bonanzle Booth :


Cubic Zirconia and Crystal Bracelet


 This isn't the exact one I reviewed, I have my own picture below. 
   She has even more colors and styles.
 
 
 The bracelet I chose is Cubic Zirconia and Crystal.  The main part of the bracelet is clear beads
 while the decorative part is 2 rows of light purple with a row of pink down the middle.  One of several
 things I loved about this bracelet is the strong magnetic clasp. 
I was able to put my own bracelet on in a flash without contorting my arm or having hubby 
have to help me put it on.  You can see the clasp in the top photo.  Here is the COTA/L side in me 
coming out again but magnetic clasps are great for someone with arthritis 
or Fine Motor Coordination issues too.  
 
The bracelet has a lovely sparkle.  I wore it around the house for a day to see if it would fall off
 (with the magnetic clasp)The magnetic clasp held up great!  So I decided to put it to the real test and wear it to work 
with me the hospital. If it didn't fall off there it wasn't going to.  After my shift of lifting patients, 
bumping around in the small rooms, typing up notes, teaching people dressing techniques, etc 
the bracelet was still in good shape. 
I also got quite a few comments on it from my coworkers.

 Also, You can see the little elk statuette next to the bracelet in the top pic.  That was an added gift. 
 It's from Peru, made of soapstone.  Very cute. 
 
There are many more beautiful pieces of jewelry, beads for crafts, candle holders, statuettes, 
earrings, and pendants to ogle over.
Of course as I would have it on Free Stuff, Fun Sites, Contests and More, the prices are very affordable.
  My bracelet is listed as only $9.99
 
 
 The customer service I experienced from The Cat's Meow Bonanzle Booth was pleasant and timely. 
 Shipping was faster than expected with my piece.


Review Summary:  Beautiful, unique pieces, great customer service, fast and accurate shipping, good quality pieces, 
as well as affordability makes The Cat's Meow Bonanzle Booth a must see booth when looking for a 
beautiful or unique gift.


GIVEAWAY
 
Liz from The Cat's Meow Bonanzle Booth is offering one of my readers an item of their choice up to a $30 value!
 
 MANDATORY ENTRY:   Visit The Cat's Meow and tell me in a comment, what you think you might choose if you win.
 Also, Liz would like to know, what attracted you to that item?  don't forget to leave your email address 
so I can contact you if you win.  This must be completed first for any bonus entries to count. 
 
Bonus Entries:  After you've completed mandatory entry, if you'd like, you can take advantage 
of bonus entries for more chances to win.  If the entry says +1 after it leave one comment for that entry,
 +2 leave two comments for that entry and so on. 
 
 1.  Leave a comment in The Cat's Meow chat (must sign into bonanzle or sign up for free bonanzle account) 
that you're visiting from Free Stuff, Fun Sites, Contests and More (+2)
 
 2.  Follow FFCandM via google friend connect, facebook, and/or networked blogs  gadgets in right hand column 
(+1 for each one)
 
3.  Make a purchase from The Cat's Meow  and leave a comment saying you did (+5) 
I will be checking this with The Cat's Meow 
 
4.   Follow me, @angiewith3 on twitter (+1)
 
5.  Leave this comment in your facebook status and leave a comment with the link to your status 
(works the same way as twitter status.
  after posting click on time stamp of status then copy and past the link on that page) 
 
"I entered to win an item of my choice from The Cat's Meow http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/snowbearsmom and 
Free Stuff, Fun Sites, Contests, and More
www.luvsavingmoney.info"  (+2)

6.  Subscribe to FFCandM by email and/or RSS feed.  Must confirm email subscription to count.  (+2 for each)

7.  Tweet about this giveaway:   "I entered to win an item of my choice from The Cat's Meow 
                                                  and @angiewith3 http://bit.ly/tcmbonanzle 8/24"       (+2)

8.  Vote for me on Top Mommy Blogs and leave a comment telling me you did. (+1)
 
9. Enter any of my other current giveaways and leave a comment telling me which one(s) (+1 for each one entered) 


Giveaway is open worldwide with the exceptions of: Cuba, Mexico, and Iran. 
1 winner will be drawn using random.org. 
Winner will have 48 hours to respond to winners email. If no response a new winner will be chosen. 
Winner drawn 8/24 at 10 pm est.


***I received an item to review at no cost.  I did not receive any monetary compensation for this post. 
I was under no obligation to give a positive review.  All opinions expressed are my own***
 
RANDOM.ORG DREW NUMBER 85.  WINNER HAS BEEN EMAILED 
AND HAS 48 HOURS TO REPLY OR NEW WINNER WILL BE SELECTED.

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Abbamart.com part of "A Bonanzle Bonanzle" review and giveaway!—CLOSED

One of the featured vendors on my “A Bonanzle Bonanzle” event is Abbamart.com. Abbamart sells on both Bonanzle.com as well as their own personal website: Abbamart.com.

What is Abbamart? Great deals on beauty products! Abbamart has good deals on make up brushes and sets, puffs/sponges/applicators, hair brushes, nail and foot care items, and more.

For instance this DIY facial kit for only $3.80!

Or this 9 piece Toray Makeup Brush set for sensitive skin only $11.50!

There is lots more great deals just check out the website: www.abbamart.com or their Bonanzle Booth

I received the 7 piece Natural Make up brush set from abbamart.com to try.

These are well made makeup brushes with natural hairs.  Very inviting when sweeping your makeup on.   It came with a durable pouch to hold them in and great to travel with.  The Foundation and blush brush had nice reusable covers for the brush hairs.  I tried them with both mineral makeup and conventional make up.  They worked well with both. 

I have sensitive skin.  It gets irritated quite easily.  These natural brushes from abbamart.com felt so comforting to my skin.  And a pic with the finished makeup application:

I’m a more natural makeup girl and yes, that is my shower curtain in the back. 

The brushes are also very easy to clean when needed with soap and water.

This set come with: (This is directly from the description on Abbamart.com

“1. Powder Brush made from soft, natural sheep hair; 165mm

2. Angled Blusher Brush for applying face color and highlighter; 165mm

3. Eyeshadow Brush made from genuine sable hair; 138mm

4. Sable Angled Brow Brush for filling and contouring eyebrows; 135mm

5. Sable Lip Brush to define and enhance lips; 135mm

6. Ruby Cell Sponge Eyeshadow Applicator for concentrated color payoff from your shadows; 145mm

7. Lash & Brow Comb for separating lashes and grooming brows

Sophisticated coffee-checked storage clutch included.”

Review Summary:  Abbamart.com has a lot of great values when it comes to beauty products.  I had questions and the customer service I received was truly exceptional.   The prices are right, they have great products, and shipping was fast and accurate. 

GIVEAWAY
Abbamart.com is offering one of my readers the same 7 piece natural makeup brush set that I received ($20 value)
Mandatory Entry:  visit www.abbamart.com and imagine you had $25 dollars to spend in abbamart, what would you buy from www.abbamart.com with your $25 dollars?   Leave a comment with what you would buy and don’t forget to leave your email so I can contact you if you win.  
Bonus Entries:  (leave a comment for each entry.  if it says +1 leave one comment for that entry +2 two comments for that entry and so on)
1. Follow Abbamart on twitter (+1)
2.  Like Abbamart on facebook (+1)
3.  Follow Abbamart Girl’s casual blog (+1)
4. visit abbamart’s bonanzle booth and leave a note in her chat that you’re visiting from Free Stuff, Fun Sites, Contests and More (+1)
5. Tweet this message: ”  I entered to win a natural makeup brush set ARV $20 from @angiewith3 and @abbamart http://bit.ly/abbamart ”   or you can use RT button above just be sure to include @abbamart and @angiewith3. Leave a link to your tweet in a comment (+2)
5.  Leave this message on facebook: ” I entered to win a natural makeup brush set (arv $20) from Free Stuff, Fun Sites, Contests, and More and Abbamart.com http://bit.ly/abbamart ” (+2)
6.  Enter one of my other giveaways and leave a comment telling me which one. (+1) for each one entered
1 Winner will be chosen using random.org on Aug 22 at 10 pm est. Winner will have 48 hours to reply to winner notification email.  If winner does not reply in that time frame a new winner will be chosen.  International entries
***I received the 7 piece natural makeup set from abbamart.com to review.  I received no monetary compensation for this post.  All opinions expressed are my own. Any direct excerpts from abbamart.com are stated as being so. ***

RANDOM.ORG DREW NUMBER 6.  WINNER HAS BEEN EMAILED AND HAS 48 HOURS TO RESPOND OR A NEW WINNER WILL BE CHOSEN.

THANKS ALL FOR ENTERING! 

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Macaroni Grill frozen meals Review and Giveaway–CLOSED

MyBlogSpark contacted me and asked if I’d like to review the new Macaroni Grill frozen meal for 2. Um, let me think about it…YEAH! I’m not fortunate enough to have a Macaroni Grill restaurant near me. I’ve heard that they have good food. I had tried the shelf stable Macaroni Grill meals and really liked them.

I received a nice package with a versatile heavy serving bowl, tongs, and Basil Parmesan Chicken meal for 2.

I love having a quick meal around the house especially when it’s as satisfying as this Basil Parmesan Chicken Macaroni Grill Meal was.  All I had to do was pour the frozen meal into a frying pan, add 1/4 c of milk and heat covered on med for 15 min.  I used the the handy serving platter they sent me, along with the tongs. to present the meal to my husband.  It looked and smelled so good.  A lot of tempting colors and scents in this meal.  I found it to be a delicious, filling meal. 

You can go to http://www.macaronigrillathome.com/  to check out all the other flavors.  There’s also coupons available on the website to save some money on trying it for yourself.  You know how I love to save money around here 🙂

Review Summary:  These are a great meal to have on hand when you don’t feel like cooking or for an easy romantic dinner for 2.  You get a nice helping for 2 people or 3 smaller helpings if you like.  The flavors and ease of making this meal along with the $1.50 off coupon on the site make the Macaroni Grill Frozen Meals for 2 worth a try!

GIVEAWAY

Macaroni Grill in conjunction with MyBlogSpark is offering one of my readers their own Macaroni Grill package just like I received!  Frozen Entree will come packaged in Dry Ice and will arrive seperate from platter and tong package.  Must be 18 years of age to win.  
MANDATORY ENTRY:  This step must be completed first before any bonus entries to qualify.  
Visit Macaronigrillathome.com and tell me what flavor variety of the frozen meals for 2 you’d like to try.  Don’t forget to leave an email address I can  contact you at if you win. 
Bonus Entries:   (if there is a +1 after that entry leave 1 comment for it. +2 leave 2 comments for that entry)

1.  Follow me via google friend connect and/or networked blogs (+1 for each one)

2.  Follow Macaroni Grill on twitter  (+1)
3.  Like Macaroni Grill on facebook (+1)
4.  Leave  this status message on your facebook page and Leave a link to your facebook status (+2)
”  I entered to win a Macaroni Grill frozen meal prize pack from Free Stuff, Fun Sites, Contests, and More: http://www.luvesavingmoney.info  ”   This can be done up to 2x per day
5.  Follow me on twitter @angiewith3 (+1)
6.  Tweet this giveaway message:   ” I entered to win a Macaroni Grill prize pack from @angiewith3, @macaronigrill, and #myblogspark http://bit.ly/macgril  8/17″
7.  Like FFCandM on facebook (+1)

8. Enter any of my giveaways and leave a comment telling me which one (+1) for each one entered

9.  Subscribe via RSS feed and/or email (+1 for each) use gadgets in right hand column
10.  Vote for me on Top Mommy Blogs (+1)

11.  **NEW** enter my abbamart.com makeup brush giveaway  http://bit.ly/abbamart    (+2)

  
1 Winner will be drawn Aug 17, 2010 at 10 PM EST.  Winner will have 48 hours to reply to winner notification email or a new winner will be drawn.  Winner will be chosen using Random.org.  Winner must be 18 years of age or older. 
***I was provided with a Macaroni Grill prize pack from Macaroni Grill and Myblogspark.  I received no monetary compensation for this post.  Any opinions expressed are my own.***

Random.org drew number 135 for our winner. Winner has been contacted via email and has 48 hours to reply or a new winner will be chosen. 

 
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Bonanzle booth review and giveaways teaser!

If you’ve never been on Bonanzle.com you’re missing out. Both as a seller and shopper. I was a consultant for a short while and listed my items on Bonanzle.com. One thing I loved about Bonanzle, you could list as much as you want and you don’t have to pay for the listing unless you sell an item.

As a shopper there are so many great Bonanzle Booths. Everything from handmade items, antiques, collectibles, and more.

Another great feature of Bonanzle.com is the chats in each booth. If the seller is on you can actually chat live with them if you want to.

I will be reviewing some great Bonanzle shops and host some cool giveaways from my great Bonanzle booth sellers.

I still don’t know how to make a G-darn blog button or I would make a cute green and yellow one that says “A Bonanzle Bonanzle”

Here are the confirmed Bonanzle Booths Participating if you’d like to go check them out. Say hi, tell ’em Free Stuff, Fun Sites, Contests and More sent ya if you’d like 🙂  These are in no particular order. I will add more if I get more participants

 Indizona Bonanzle Booth

The Cat’s Meow Bonanzle Booth

The Wild Side Bonanzle Booth

Abbamart
Abbamart bonanzle booth

Big Girl Jewelry and More Bonanzle Booth
also at Sister Jewelry

If you are a Bonanzle Booth who would like to get in on the fun please feel free to contact me and I can explain how everything will work.  It’s not too late. Even if you’re not ready now, I’ll be glad to review your booth at another time.

First review and giveaway for this BONANZLE BONANZLE will be Sun Aug 8!  So keep reading.  There are more reviews and giveaways coming up as well. 

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Digitalroom Greeting Cards giveaway—CLOSED

Digitalroom.com offers lots of printing services for both personal and business use.  From business cards, flyers, Vinyl banners, and lots more.  I even saw event tickets!

Digitalroom.com offers Greeting Card Printing as well.  You can design your own greeting cards using one of their templates, create from scratch or upload a finished design of your own.  Upload your own image onto the greeting cards: a picture or something you created on the computer yourself.

http://www.digitalroom.com/greeting-card-printing.html

Digitalroom.com is offering one of Free Stuff, Fun Sites, Contests, and More readers a set of 50 greeting cards:

Giveaway Prize:

50 7×5 Folded Cards with Plain Envelopes   
14pt Cardstock Gloss   
Outside Print Only   
4 Baronial Blank Envelopes   
Half Fold (Scored only)   
Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above

Mandatory Entry:  Leave a comment telling me if you won who would you send a one of the greeting cards to.  Don’t forget to leave an email address so I can contact you if you win.

Bonus Entries:  (If it says +1 leave one comment for that entry, +2 leave 2 comments for that entry)

1.  Follow Free Stuff, Fun Sites, Contests, and More with google friend connect in Right hand column (+1)

2.  Follow Free Stuff, Fun Sites, Contests, and More with Networked Blogs in Right hand column (+1)

3. Visit Digitalroom.com and tell me another print product you’d like to have (+2)

4.  Follow me on twitter (+1)

5.  Tweet about this giveaway:”  I entered to win 50 greeting cards from @angiewith3 and digitalroom.com http://bit.ly/digroomcard  8/16 US #giveaway ” (+2) leave link to you tweet

6. Vote for me on top mommy blogs (+2)

7. Blog about this giveaway and leave a comment with the link to your post (+10)

8.  “Like” Free Stuff, Fun Sites, Contests, and More on facebook.  (+1)

9. Leave a message on facebook about the giveaway you can use this one or make your own: ”  Enter to win 50 personalized greeting cards from Free Stuff, Fun Sites, Contests, and More and digitalroom.com http://bit.ly/digroomcard ”  (+2)

***Winner will be drawn Aug 16 at 10 PM EST using random.org.  I received no monetary compensation for this post.  Any opinions expressed are my own.  Giveaway provided by digitalroom.com***

RANDOM DREW LUCKY NUMBER 16. EMAIL HAS BEEN SENT.  WINNER HAS 48 HRS TO REPLY OR NO WINNER WILL BE CHOSEN.  

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