Grab Guard - Review

Last month I talked about several safety items as June was Home Safety Month.  Today I want to tell you about another item that can be used at home (I suppose), that is also a safety item.  The Grab Guard!

The Grab Guard is a tool that allows you to feel more at ease while shopping because you can lock your purse to your cart, and thwart the attempt to have your purse stolen. Shopping is stressful enough without the worry of your purse being snatched.  But the Grab Guard is a tool that anyone can use.  Adults and children alike!

I personally have used mine when shopping at the grocery store and other stores.  I have used it to lock my tote bag to my chair when at the doctor's office.  I can see when traveling, using the Grab Guard to attach and lock your laptop bag to your roll-a-long suitcase when in an airport.  Or a child using the Grab Guard to secure his/her backpack to the fence when out playing, or at the pool to secure your tote.  Even men can use the Grab Guard.  Men have brief cases, and laptop bags and some even have backpacks too.  When at a restaurant (especially the buffet type) securing your purse to your chair so that when you visit the buffet, someone doesn't have to stay behind to keep an eye on all of the purses, or so that you don't have to carry your purse with you while trying to balance a plate of food.

The Grab Guard is so easy to use, both in securing your items and in setting it to your own personal lock number.  The Grab Guard comes in 5 colors that will suit men, women, and kids alike.  For a $20 investment (and less if you buy 3 or more right now) you can have some peace of mind.  I mentioned before in another post, that my Niece had her purse stolen out of her cart while at Walmart.  Had she had a Grab Guard, she wouldn't have lost everything, including money, credit cards, drivers license, pictures of her kids, and other important items.  Her purse was never found.



from their site:

Grab Guard was invented by a South Florida mother of 5 who witnessed two purses being stolen from a local restaurant. Reports state that every 3 seconds a purse or wallet is stolen and that 2.65 million purse and wallet thefts were recorded in 2006…and those are just the ones reported!

Grab Guard is easy to use, has over 50 pounds or pull strength and fits in the palm of your hand. Best of all, Grab Guard helps deter theft and protects your valuable and your identity. With Grab Guard, all the items you carry such as your wallet, PDA or phone, car and house keys, computer, cash , checks, credit cards and more are protected, anyplace-anytime. Grab one today and protect your valuables from theft tomorrow!

The Grab Guard would make a wonderful gift.  As soon as I have a few spare dollars I will be getting them for my Grandsons, and my Sisters (who ALWAYS leave their purses sitting in their shopping carts).  And if you purchase 3 or more from their website, you can save 25% at checkout if you use the promo code 123.

There was no monetary compensation received for this review, though I did receive the sample to conduct my review. All opinions are my own, and were not swayed by receiving the sample.  Thank you Grab Guard for allowing me to review this wonderful product.

I Love my isABelt !!! - review & giveaway

CLOSED - Winners will be drawn soon

7/26/2010

Oh My Gosh!  The isABelt has to be one of the best inventions ever!!!!  Where has it been all my life???  Since I received my isABelt for review, I have not worn any of my other belts, nor have I had to tug on my britches each time I stood up, bent over, or got out of the car.

Even pants (shorts, or capris) that once were a teeny tiny bit big in the waist, are now comfortable to wear.  I no longer have added bulk under my form fitted tops that other belts cause, nor do a have a belt buckle showing or pooching out, when I want a cleaner, leaner looking silhouette.

I love my isABelt so much, that I would be lost without it.  And you can experience the same thing, if you enter for your chance to win, below.

The isABelt comes in several varieties.  They have the regular, which is a thinner isABelt, and they also carry the wide that comes in both clear and black and is unisex.  Even men can have a problem with a gaping waist band.  The isABelt Jr is has some fun designs, such as skulls, cupcakes, peace signs and others.  Then they also have the Breast Cancer Awareness isABelt, which is clear, yet with a pink ribbon design.  The isABelt BCA even looks great as a decorative accessory.

Each isABelt comes packaged in its own box with directions for adjusting the isABelt for a proper fit.  Even though it looks like it would adjust, the way one would adjust the straps of a bra, it doesn't.  So please make sure you read the instructions.  It is super easy to adjust, so don't be afraid.  But by reading the instructions, it will make adjusting your isABelt a very easy task.  They also have a video on their website, which also shows you how to adjust your isABelt.

The isABelt is a fabulous product that can be purchased for less than $20, that no one should be without, in my opinion.  With the isABelt you will no longer have a gaping waist band.  And if the waist band of your  pants are tad bit too big, the isABelt makes them fit to a "T".  You can purchase the isABelt on their website as well as at many brick and mortar locations.  They have a 'store locater' right there on their site.

ENTER TO WIN

WIN: one of 2 isABelt regular - size large
Mandatory entry:  visit isABelt and tell me about another product they carry

**You MUST do the mandatory Entry! All bonus entries will be deleted if it's not done first!**

*BONUS ENTRIES*

{Leave separate comments for each bonus entry - or you will not receive the bonus entries}

1. Follow me on twitter {1 entry}

2. Tweet the following {1 entry - can be done once daily}

I want to win 1 of 2 isABelts  - RT ti WIN - Ends July 24th - #giveaway #win #contest   http://bit.ly/9LaLJ1  @prpldy

3. Subscribe to my blog {2 entries}

4. Grab my button (on the left) and leave the URL where it's at {2 entries}

5. Blog about this giveaway and leave me a direct link to the post {5 entries}

6. 'like' The Purple Lady on facebook {1 entry}

7. Comment on any non-giveaway post, telling me which one {2 entries for each comment}

8. Follow via Google Friend Connect {2 entries}

9. Enter one of my other giveaways {2 entries}

10.  Visit isABelt on Facebook, and leave this comment on their wall:  The Purple Lady sent me here:  http://prpldy15.blogspot.com/  {2 entries}

Rules

Open to the World Wide

No PO Boxes

Giveaway ends July 24, 2010 at 12(noon) CST

Winners will be chosen via Random.Org., and contacted by email

Winners will have 48 hours to respond to the email, or another winner will be chosen

I check EVERY entry! Please only leave valid comments for valid entries!
I will remove invalid entries.

Please leave your e-mail address in your comment so that I have a way to contact you
( ie: prpldy (at) comcast dot net )

There was no monetary compensation received for this review, though I did receive the samples to conduct my review. All opinions are my own, and were not swayed by receiving the samples.  I would like to thank isABelt for providing the items for review and for this giveaway.

I got a ton of Zebras last week - Giveaway

I got 4 new Zebra Finches (two matched pairs) to add to the little zoo that I have here.  Boy are they cute.  I love their sweet soft singing.  Much un-like my other 3 birds, which tend to be very loud.  My oldest G-son said "they bounce off the walls of the cage like ping pong balls."   Because they are very flighty and always on the move. 

The other Zebras that I received were some awesome new Zebra pens and pencils.  Look at these colorful and fun new Zebra pens and pencils.  I love them!

I received the Z-Grip Daisies Retractable Ball Point Pens in five fun colors in a medium 1.0 mm point.  The rubberized grip tells you the color of the ink.  I love embellishing my envelopes with these very smooth writing ink pens.  They also make writing snail mail letters much more fun as well.

Next, I received the very colorful Cadoozles .7 mm mechanical pencil 6 pack.  The Cadoozles are refillable and I love that they have the shape of a regular pencil.  They roll less and feels like you are writing with a wooden pencil.  Each has a different colorful graphic for both boys and girls.  Some of the graphics themes  include balloons, sports gear, ice cream treats, music, and space.  You will never have to sharpen your pencil again with the Cadoozles.

Then I finally received two four packs of assorted colors of the Regal Roller Ball Pens.  One in a arrow tip that is 0.7 mm and the other is a needle tip that is 0.5 mm.  I wasn't sure how much I would enjoy using the roller ball pens.  They surprised me!  I enjoyed how smooth they were to write with and find that I am using them on a daily basis.  The four colors are black, blue, red and green.  I love that you can actually see how much ink is left in the barrel.  And if you travel, they are airplane safe!  You won't have them taken from you at check-in.

The Zebra Pen Corp has been a leader in the business for more than 110 years.  Zebra is a name associated with quality, and they back their quality with a guarantee.  Zebra has also produced an eco-friendly line of products.  Many of their products are refillable, and so ...are eco-friendly.

“Right now, consumers are most concerned with two things: making sure they’re getting the best product their money can buy and doing what they can to ‘go green,’ said Director of Marketing Chris Farley. “Zebra Pen Corporation is making a way for consumers to do both.”

When you visit the Zebra facebook page you will find that they hold  many contest of their own.  You might want to take a moment while there and see what is happening.  Zebra products can be found in stores such as; Staples, Walmart, K-mart, as well as other office supply stores.  Many food and drug supply stores also carry the Zebra products.  For more information, check out the Zebra website, it's full of information and very easy to navigate.

ENTER TO WIN

WIN:  The same set of pens and pencils that I received.  One pack of Cadoozles, one pack of Z-Grip Daisies, one pack of Regal Roller in 0.7 mm and one in 0.5 mm.
Mandatory entry:  visit Zebra's facebook page, leaving a comment there that I sent you and 'like' the Zebra facebook page too.

**You MUST do the mandatory Entry! All bonus entries will be deleted if it's not done first!**

*BONUS ENTRIES*

{Leave separate comments for each bonus entry - or you will not receive the bonus entries}

1. Follow me on twitter {1 entry}

2.  Follow Zebra on twitter {1 entry}

3. Tweet the following {1 entry - can be done once daily}

GIVEAWAY: win some great Zebra Pen products - GIVEAWAY Ends July 14th - #giveaway #win http://bit.ly/bCVGJV  @prpldy  @ZebraPen

4. Subscribe to my blog {2 entries}

5. Grab my button (on the left) and leave the URL where it's at {2 entries}

6. Blog about this giveaway and leave me a direct link to the post {5 entries}

7. 'like' The Purple Lady on facebook  {1 entry}

8. Comment on any non-giveaway post, telling me which one {2 entries for each comment} 


9. Follow via Google Friend Connect {2 entries}

Rules


Open to the US only

No PO Boxes

Giveaway ends July 14, 2010 at 12(noon) CST

Winners will be chosen via Random.Org., and contacted by email

Winners will have 48 hours to respond to the email, or another winner will be chosen

I check EVERY entry! Please only leave valid comments for valid entries!
I will remove invalid entries.

Please leave your e-mail address in your comment so that I have a way to contact you

( ie: prpldy (at) comcast dot net )

There was no monetary compensation received for this review, though I did receive the samples to conduct my review. All opinions are my own. Receiving the samples did not sway my review. I would like to thank Zebra Pen Corp for providing the items for review and for this giveaway.

Rayovac Powers Your Summer Promotion

Rayovac wants to Power Your Summer and they have a wonderful promotion going on right now, and ending July 20, 2010.

Rayovac wants to empower families to have fun this Summer.  You have a chance to win some wonderful prizes (ranging from cameras and bikes to camping supplies and a summer supply of Rayovac batteries) by answering their daily question.  Today's question involves camping.  They want to know how you like to camp. Personally I like to rough it, give me a tent whether it be in the back yard, or a camp ground.
Along with the fun questions to answer daily (where there are no right or wrong answers) they will have daily tips to help you Power Your Summer.

While you are at it, why don't you 'like' Rayovac on facebook so that you can be in the' know' when Rayovac has other promotions that you might want to check out.


The first 99 bloggers to promote the Rayovac Powers Your Summer Promotion won a prize package from Rayovac

Shopping Gadgets Review and Giveaway

I love to shop!  

Whether it be for clothing, shoes, household items, or groceries.  I even love to shop at thrift shops, and junk stores.  But the one thing I hate about shopping is trying to keep my coupons organized, and not waste any of my precious time while in the store.  And what to do with everything you need when you shop.  Then what to do with my coupons that I want to cash in and not forgetting about them.  What is a person supposed to do?

Well, I will tell you.

You need to check out Mom Concepts!    They have a Koala Pouch ($14.95 at www.momcepts.com) that is the perfect shopping organizer that you can take with you to the store, and attach it right to your shopping cart.

It has a great design with awesome features:

• a dedicated pocket with index cards to keep coupons and shopping list organized
• a roomy pocket on the front for easy access to your cell phone
• a zipper pocket on the back that includes two re-usable compact shopping bags, so you will never forget them again!
• a pen/pencil holder
• and enough space to carry all the items you need (List Caddy, Koalabiner, keys, money, debit/credit card) so that you can leave your purse at home or in the car

Then, there is a multi-use List Caddy ($1.99 at www.momcepts.com) that really comes in very handy.  It snaps right onto your shopping cart handle and holds your pen/pencil, along with shopping list.  Many times I have forgotten to use my coupons once I pulled them from my organizer because I had no designated place to put them, and they would end up in my pocket.  I would never remember them until it was too late (usually I would find them in the washer after doing laundry.)  Now I place them in the List Caddy clip until I get to the register.  And now I get to save those $$  from the coupons that I spent time clipping.

And if you check out the Momcepts.com website, you will find some fun and unique ways to you the List Caddy.  Hmmm, wonder if any of use can come up with some more unique ways to utilize this cool tool.  Oh, and the List Caddy comes in many fun colors too!  I have to get several of the purple ones.

And if you are like me, and like to have your purse with you when you shop, you need the Koalabiner Purse Hanger ($4.95 at www.momcepts.com).  Not only does my purse take up space in my shopping cart (I use a rather large purse), now my bread doesn't get smashed, and small items don't get lost below my purse.  Boy is that embarrassing when I have paid for all of  my items, grab my purse to leave and there before us are one or two small items sitting there in the cart.  YIKES!  I get the feeling that they think I am trying to steal them.  I am NOT!!!  No longer do I have to worry about that horrible feeling.

Now I can hang my purse from my shopping cart using the great Koalabiner.  My bread is never mashed from the weight of my purse, items don't get hidden below it, and no one can easily steal my purse.  Which has happened to my Niece.  So many of us plop our purses in the child seat area, and don't give it another thought while shopping.  We leave our carts for a second while grabbing something from a shelve.  But doing that makes it very easy for someone to grab our purses and run.  And if you have a diaper bag, because you have your child with you, the Koalabiner will hold it as well.

The Koalabiner is cute with its koala bear shape that I have even wore it as a bracelet until I got inside the store.  Or I store it on one of my purse handles, so that it is handy to use.  It also comes in handy to attach several bags of groceries (or other purchases) together so they don't spill out before you get home.  No longer do I have to tie each plastic bag shut and struggle to un-knot them or end up cutting them open.  The Koalabiner also comes in handy to use with a baby stroller, so you can attach your diaper bag or purse right to the handle.

ENTER TO WIN

WIN:  one Koalabiner and one List Caddy and one Koala Pouch

Mandatory entry:  Head to Momcepts.com and tell me which of the List Caddy colors you like the best.

**You MUST do the mandatory Entry! All bonus entries will be deleted if it's not done first!**

*BONUS ENTRIES*

{Leave separate comments for each bonus entry}

1. Follow me on twitter {1 entry}
2. Tweet the following {1 entry - can be done once daily}

WIN -  3 Shopping Gadgets -   RT @prpldy - GIVEAWAY Ends June 30th - #giveaway
 http://j.mp/9iN1Am

3. Subscribe to my blog {1 entries}

4. Grab my button (on the left) and leave the URL where it's at {1 entry}

5. Blog about this giveaway and leave me a direct link to the post {3 entries - leave 3 separate comments}

6. Add my blog to your blog roll {1 entry}
7.  Become a public GFC follower - right side {1 entry}
8.  Comment on any non-giveaway post, telling me which one {1 entry for each comment}

**RULES**

• 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Open to the US and Canada
• 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Giveaway ends June 30, 2010 at 12(noon) CST
• 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Winners will be chosen via Random.Org., and contacted by email
• 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Winners will have 48 hours to respond to the email, or another winner will be chosen

I was not compensated for this review, though  I did receive samples of the products to conduct my review. All opinions are my own.