Go-Gurt Yogurt Giveaway

School is in session for us, and may be in session for your children, or soon to be if they are old enough for school.  Along with school, comes school lunches for the little ones.  A great way to keep their lunches cool until lunchtime, is a wonderful treat... Go-Gurt!  No ice pack needed - Go-Gurt (and Simply… Go-Gurt too!) is specially made to freeze and thaw, keeping the yogurt, and the rest of lunch, cool until lunch time. 

We love yogurt, and Go-Gurt has flavors that are made for kids, though I enjoy them too.  I love how I can freeze it and place it in the lunch bag to keep their lunch cool.  No longer do I need to use a freezer pack that takes up space.

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With Go-Gurt yogurt in your child’s lunch box, you can feel confident that there will be no snack trading at lunch time since Go-Gurt has a taste and texture that kids love! Moms can feel good about packing Go-Gurt each morning since each portable tube contains a good source of calcium and vitamin D, providing a wholesome addition to a well-balanced lunch. Available in a variety of cool, fun flavors like Strawberry Splash and Chill-Out Cherry, Go-Gurt will quickly become a refreshing classroom favorite.


I received a “Keeping Cool in School” prize pack that includes an insulated lunch tote, mini water bottle, sandwich keeper, cool breeze pen fan, and some fun school supplies for the new school year.  And you have the chance to win the same, see below.

In addition, check out Yoplait on Facebook and Twitter! Be sure to “Like” Yoplait on Facebook and “Follow” Yoplait on Twitter to keep up with the latest news from Yoplait Yogurt. 

You can visit http://www.myblogspark.com/uc/main/b4ce/ to download a printable *coupon for $0.85 off one box of Yoplait Go-Gurt yogurt today! 

*This coupon offer for free Go-Gurt is not valid in some states, including California, Idaho, Louisiana, Minnesota, New Jersey, Nevada, North Dakota and Tennessee.

ENTER TO WIN

WIN:  "Keeping Cool in School" Prize Pack from Go-Gurt through MyBlogSpark

Mandatory entry:   Have you tried Go-Gurt?  And if so, what do you think of it?

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Vote for me  (below my picture), Round 6 winner (I really - I beg you - need your votes, you can read my original post here)    {5 entries}

Blog about this giveaway and leave me a direct link to the post {3 entries}

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

Comment on any non-giveaway post, telling me which one {1 entry for each comment}

Rules

Open to the US only

18+
No PO Boxes
Giveaway ends Sept 5, 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 ALL entries! Invalid comments will be voided!
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Yoplait Go-Gurt, prize pack, information and additional prize pack to give away were all given to me from Yoplait through MyBlogSpark. All opinions are 100% my own, and others opinions may vary.  Thank you Yoplait and MyBlogSpark.

Box Tops for Education - Walmart $25 Gift Card Giveaway

Have you heard?  Box Tops for Education are there to help your child's school earn some money.  Right now you can even find 4 box tops on many of the General Mills products.  Some of the ones we like are the Pillsbury Toaster Strudels, Betty Crocker Fruit Roll-Ups, Totino's Pizza Rolls, and so many others.

The Box Tops for Education program is an easy solution and this year Walmart is making it even easier! From Aug. 3 - Aug. 31, head over to your local Walmart to find 4 Box Tops on participating General Mills products and earn more cash for the participating school of your choice. As your one-stop destination for all your needs this back-to-school season, Walmart is helping you save more and earn more with the Box Tops for Education brands you love.

With over 20 great brands and more than 40 products participating, here are just a few favorites that include 4 Box Tops that you can find at Walmart this August: 

• Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal
• Pillsbury Toaster Strudel pastries
• Trix Yogurt
• Hamburger Helper skillet meals
• Totino's Pizza Rolls snacks
• Nature Valley Granola Bars
• Betty Crocker Fruit Roll-Ups snacks

Be sure to keep an eye out for Box Tops on great products from Kleenex, Ziploc, and Hefty too! 

I enjoyed going to Walmart and using my gift card to purchase many of the products we love, that have the Box Tops for Education.  But before I was able to get any pictures, the boys tore into the packages, and they do not open them gently either.  So unfortunately no pictures this time.  Here's a list of the items that I can remember though:

• Betty Crocker Fruit Roll-Ups snacks
• Nature Valley Sweet & Salty Chewy Granola Bars
• Betty Crocker® Supreme Brownie Mix
• Pillsbury Toaster Strudel pastries - cream Cheese 
• Totino's® Crisp Crust Party Pizza®
• Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal - one of my favorite cereals
• Ziploc Sandwich and Snack Bags

Since the boys school does not collect the Box Tops for Education (I do not understand why they don't), I send them to one of my blog friends.  So they do not go to waste and I still feel good about helping a school increase their funds.

How would you like to win a $25 Walmart Gift Card?  If so, follow the rules below:

ENTER TO WIN

WIN:  $25 Walmart Gift Card from General Mills through MyBlogSpark

Mandatory entry:   Tell me what must-have item you will be purchasing from Walmart this back to school season?

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Vote for me  (below my picture), Round 6 winner (I really - I beg you - need your votes, you can read my original post here)    {5 entries}

Blog about this giveaway and leave me a direct link to the post {3 entries}

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Rules

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18+
No PO Boxes
Giveaway ends Sept 1, 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
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General Mills provided me with a $25 gift card, information, and giveaway through MyBlogSpark.  All opinions are 100% my own.  Thank you General Mills and MyBlogSpark for sponsoring this giveaway.

Have You Heard..... about the GIVEAWAY SCOUT

of the new site where you can post all of your giveaways, called:  Giveaway Scout???

Not only can you list your giveaways at Giveaway Scout, but you can find blog giveaways, contest and sweepstakes all in one place.

At the Giveaway Scout you will find all of the latest giveaway promotions with products ranging from coupons and samples to high value jewelry and electronics.  Because so many giveaways are short term, Giveaway Scout updates every hour with the latest giveaways, contest and sweeps.

If you haven't listed your giveaways at the Giveaway Scout, you might want to check it out.  And if you haven't taken a look at all of the current giveaways posted at the Giveaways Scout, I suggest you take a look.  For your convenience, there is a widget on my left side bar with current listings from the Giveaway Scout.  You can also subscribe to the Giveaway Scout so that you will receive e-mail updates of current giveaways.  I have just joined the giveaway Scout.  The site seems easy to navigate and I am looking forward to exploring the Giveaway Scout more.

Just a reminder regarding my giveaweays...

Please follow all the rules to my giveaways.  I love hosting them and having my winners receive some wonderful products.  But my rules are not for breaking, sorry!

I had to delete some entries into my giveaways because the rules were broken.  I do check each entry.  So please be honest, and follow the mandatory entry, or all of your entries will be deleted or not posted at all.
Sorry, but I want to make it fair for everyone.

For those of you that follow the rules, good luck and if you don't win this giveaway, there will be more to come.

Have a beautiful day,

BrendaLea

CSN Stores Giveaway

CSN Stores began in Boston in 2002 and has grown into over 200 online specialty stores and has over 400+ employees! Have you been by there yet?  I love window shopping over at CSNstores.com.  I recently was looking at their lights, and found this one that I love:

 WAC - MM-204 - - Low Voltage Surface Mount Flexible Spotlight for MM 204 Series

... the sleek modern look of this spotlight.  I could see several of them being used to spotlight some of my artwork. 

I've also been looking at some solar spotlights and flood lights.  I have some of the small solar lights, that are use to line a walkway.  But I want something that will put much more light outside so that when my fur babies go out at night, I can see them, without turning on the light at the door (which draws all the bugs into the house).  So I found two that I am leaning towards, which are:

Bell & Howell Solar Powered Flood Light, $19.99

Solar Powered Spotlight, $24.99 

I believe both of these lights might be good choices for me.  For the few extra dollars, I am really liking the copper colored one, as is so attractive.  Though the flood light might work better for my situation. If you have any thoughts on this, I would love to hear them.  Which do you think would work better for me?

Besides lights, the CSNstores.com has just about anything you can think of.  From housewares, office supplies, tools, and even shoes and bags.  I would love to have this Herman Miller ® Aeron ® Loaded Chair With Graphite Base, for my office someday.

 And I also have these dishes on my wish list as they would match my kitchen perfectly:

Waechtersbach Squared Rimmed Dish in Kiwi

And because of  the vast assortment of items they carry in their 200+ stores, you are so lucky to have the chance to win a one time use $70 gift certificate.  Thanks to the CSNstores.com.

ENTER TO WIN

WIN: $70 one time use CSNstores.com Gift Certificate

Mandatory entry:  visit CSNstores-Lights  and tell me which product you would love to have, if money was not a concern.

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

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

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Comment on any non-giveaway post, telling me which one {1 entry for each comment}

Enter one of my other giveaways {2 entries}

Rules

Open to the US and Canada

No PO Boxes

Giveaway ends Aug 12, 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!
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There was no monetary compensation received for this review.  All opinions are my own.  I would like to thank CSNstores.com for providing the gift certificate for this giveaway.

Truvia - review & giveaway

In this day and age, it seems everyone is watching their weight or looking for ways to cut calories.  I am one of them.  I tend to have a sweet tooth so I look for ways to cut calories in my drinks, such as the ice coffee that I make and drink daily, and my cereal.

When my Sister comes over, I can now offer her Truvia™ (she only uses sugar substitutes) for her coffee and I believe I have even turned her into a Truvia™ fan.  With the single serve packets, it makes it very easy to use.

A Few Facts:

Truvia™ (pronounced Tru-VEE-a) is the brand name for a great-tasting, natural, zero calorie sweetener made with rebiana, the best-tasting part of the stevia leaf, which is 200 times sweeter than sugar. Truvia™ natural sweetener provides consumers with a new, natural sweetener choice to reduce the number of calories in their diets and provides a new option in their overall wellness plan. Truvia™ sweetener is available both as an ingredient and as a tabletop sweetener.

One packet of Truvia™ natural sweetener provides the same sweetness as two teaspoons of sugar. Truvia™ natural sweetener is suitable for people with diabetes. The product is kosher certified (Parve circle U)

Truvia™ natural sweetener comes in recyclable cartons that are printed with soy inks. The cartons are designed to evoke sweetness and the notion of confections. These unique cartons have an attractive and easy-to-open lid.

Truvia™ natural sweetener comes in packets that are printed with food grade inks, a feature not replicated with other sweetener packets.

The tabletop sweetener is available in 40, 80 and 140 sachet quantity packaging. Manufacturer's suggested retail pricing is $3.99 for 40-count carton, $6.49 for 80-count carton and $10.99 for 140-count carton.
The 40-count package is available for purchase online for $3.99 plus shipping/handling at www.truvia.com.

Truvia™ has been kind enough to offer a giveaway for one of my readers.  For your chance to win, enter below.

ENTER TO WIN

WIN: one 40-count box of Truvia™

Mandatory entry:  follow via GFC and tell me if you have ever used a sugar substitute

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I would love to win a box of Truvia™ -  RT  - Ends Aug 1st - #giveaway #win #contest  http://bit.ly/cmxwEy   @prpldy

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

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

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

Enter one of my other giveaways {2 entries}

Rules

Open to the US

No PO Boxes

Giveaway ends Aug 1, 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!
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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 products.  I would like to thank Truvia™ for providing the items for review and for this giveaway.

ProFlowers Birthday Bear Review

Have you ever sent flowers to someone?  Have you ever needed a gift for someone in another state, or on the other side of your own state?  Have you ever thought about sending flowers or a gift, but feared the cost would be too extreme?

See the adorable ProFlowers Birthday Bear and Miniature Yalow Roses with Balloon above?  I had my choice of some wonderful items (spa sets, other bears, fruit baskets, to name a few) to choose from, but since my Great Niece (Miss Gracee) was turning 1 year old right about the time I was to receive the item for review, I chose the Birthday Bear.

Gracee's Bear and My Roses

I am so glad that I chose the item that I did.  The bear far exceeded my expectations.  The bear was so soft and very plush.  From the picture on the ProFlowers site, I wasn't sure what the hat and cupcake were made of.  I was so happy when the box arrived!  I was totally impressed with how well everything was packed.  The bear was in a sealed plastic bag, the roses were not only fresh and with tight buds, but was wrapped in plastic to protect it.  The balloon was separate from the bear and roses so that it arrived in perfect shape.  I loved the balloon that came with our bear, much cuter and brighter than the one in the ProFlowers' picture.

I got a little off-track, I was talking about the hat and cupcake, I wasn't sure what they were made of.  They looked like they might have been made of a hard plastic.  Too my surprise they were not and I was glad about that....  they are both made of a shiny fabric and very soft, so the bear was very suitable for my Great Niece.

ProFlowers carries a wide assortment of flowers and other gifts.  When I need a gift in the future, for a loved one that lives far away, you can bet I will be visiting ProFlowers to see what I can send them.  They have prices that are very reasonable, and in this day and time, I am always looking for ways to save money or get more for my money.  ProFlowers will definitely be able to help me in that department.  The Birthday Bear sells for $34.99, which in my opinion is a really great price.

BTW, Miss Gracee loved her Birthday Bear and balloon.  I am loving the miniature yellow rose bush/plant (I have always wanted one) and I can even plant this outdoors if I choose too.

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 products.  I would like to thank ProFlowers for providing the items for review.

Smart & Sexy Review and Giveaway

UPDATE:  If you DO NOT have a twitter acct (can not follow Smart & Sexy on twitter), please leave a comment for your mandatory entry stating that fact, and also follow my blog, and tell me if you already do follow or a new follower.

Lately I have been having trouble finding a bra to fit right.  It had been ages since I did a bra fitting (or measuring myself for a bra).  I knew the bras that I currently had (have been buying and wearing the same size for nearly 15 years, and of course my shape has changed .... *hint* *hint*  I've gained some weight), no longer were comfortable to wear.  I happened up the Smart & Sexy website, where they had instructions for measuring for your bra size.  I'm not sure if it shocked me or amazed me that I needed a different size than what I currently had been wearing.

I went shopping for a new bra, and tried on tons of them.  Brands that I had heard of before and brands that I had never heard of.  Padded, un-lined, under-wire, and push-up.  Nothing seemed to fit right.  I tried on sizes that were larger and smaller than what my measurements said I should wear, as well as the correct size.  Still nothing was fitting.

Right about that same time, I was asked to review the Smart & Sexy line.  I had never heard of them prior to seeing them on on-line (I wasn't about to purchase a lingerie on-line) on other blog giveaways.  I jumped at the chance, I figured what the heck, nothing else was fitting, what did I have to lose.

To my amazement, I now have two beautiful, sexy and well fitting bras.  The bras are super comfy to wear and in an awesome shade of royal purple too!  Smart & Sexy also sent be a beautiful microfiber chemise in a great shade of pink, like this one, but pink:

Now, when I wear my new lingerie, I am comfortable and sexy at the same time.  And boy does that help to boost my self confidence.  If you haven't checked out the Smart & Sexy website, you really should.  Great prices, sexy lingerie, what more could a woman ask for.

Smart & Sexy also has a Smart & Sexy Social Club, where you can sign up to receive their e-mail and fill out a survey and be entered to win a $100 gift certificate.  Smart & Sexy are also on facebook and twitter too.  Visit them there to find out what new is happening on their site, and for specials they may be having.

Smart & sexy has their own line of swimwear now, as well as all of the beautiful lingerie and sleepwear.  I can tell you this much, I will be shopping at Smart & Sexy from now on.  I can find bras in my size (I'm not huge, but not tiny either) that are quality made, sexy and comfy, along with panties in several styles, and sexy sleepwear too at very affordable (and for me to say affordable, you know they have to be great prices) prices!

Smart & Sexy has been kind enough to offer my readers a giveaway too!

ENTER TO WIN

WIN: $50  worth of lingerie in your size

Mandatory entry:  follow Smart & Sexy on twitter, while there leave them some love.

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

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'like' Smart & Sexy on facebook, and tell them I sent you {2 entries}

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

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

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

Enter one of my other giveaways {2 entries}

Rules

Open to the US

No PO Boxes

Giveaway ends Aug 7, 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.

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

Have You Heard of the CHEERIOS "Do What You Love" Contest? - giveaway

I've eaten Cheerios^® for as long as I can remember.  And when my Daughter was a tot, I would give her Cheerios to munch on.  Never thinking of Cheerios as part of a healthy heart diet.  But they are!

Eating Cheerios, made with 100% whole grain oats, is a tasty way to maintain a healthy heart.  I almost always have a box of Cheerios in my house, at any given time.  When I want a quick snack, or a simple lunch, it's nothing to see me eat a bowl of Cheerios.  Cheerios has several varieties, but I personally prefer the original, plain Cheerios.


Cheerios is giving you a chance of a lifetime by partnering with country music super star Martina McBride and professional athlete Cal Ripken, Jr for the "Do What You Love" Contest.  McBride and Ripken will recognize two very lucky people with prizes that will make their hearts race with joy.

One music lover along with a guest, will tour the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum with Martina McBride, hang out with her in her recording studio (the world famous Blackbird Studio) and also get VIP tickets to one of her upcoming concerts.

Another lucky winner, who is a baseball enthusiast, along with a guest, will have the chance to hang out and play catch with Cal Ripken, and tour the Ripken Youth Baseball Academy in Aberdeen, MD, with the "Iron Man" of baseball himself.  The winner will also get to throw out the first pitch at the Cal Ripken World Series and sit in Ripken's reserved seats at the Baltimore baseball game.

Between now and July 23, 2010 you can submit a 150-250 word original story and photo, showing what you love to do, for your chance to win the experience of a lifetime with either McBride or Ripken.  To enter, visit http://www.cheerios.com/love today.

In addition to your chance to win by visiting http://www.cheerios.com/love, I also have a giveaway that you can enter to win.



Also, check out Cheerios on Facebook today! Visit Cheerios on Facebook to "Like" the brand and keep up with the latest news from Cheerios.

ENTER TO WIN

WIN: "Do What You Love" prize pack (includes one box of Cheeries and a $25 American Express^® gift card

Mandatory entry:  follow my blog, and tell me what you like about Cheerios

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Subscribe to my blog {2 entries}

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

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

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

Enter one of my other giveaways {2 entries}

Rules

Open to the US

No PO Boxes

Giveaway ends July 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 check EVERY entry! Please only leave valid comments for valid entries!
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Disclaimer: The box of Cheerios, gift card, information contained in this post and giveaway were all provided by Cheerios through MyBlogSpark.

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

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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

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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.

What to Wear for the Rest of Your Life - book review & giveaway - CLOSED

What to Wear for the Rest of Your Life

Ageless Secrets of Style

Author: Kim Johnson Gross

Do you have a closet full of clothes you never wear, but someday hope to?  Or a closet full of clothes, yet nothing to wear?  Do you like to read?  Do you like to read a book that is also a bit humorous?  Or one that makes total sense?  Or how about one that has tip and hints that make perfect sense?

What to Wear for the Rest of Your Life was not only easy to read, but a fun book to read.  It is also packed full of information that does not tell you what to wear, but instead helps you figure out what clothing styles are best for you.

I know that I am at a point in my life where shorts that are too short are not for me, but I don't necessarily want to wear "mom jeans" either.  I have a closet full of clothes that I have had for years that I never wear.  That is where this book, What to Wear for the Rest of Your Life comes in handy.  I haven't gotten very far in cleaning out my closet and setting up just for me, at my current point in my life, but I am working on it.

Ms. Gross first burst on to the scene with her Chic Simple series (a series that I'd consider to be the bible of fashion) and she's continuing her Assess, Dejunk, and Renew war cry in this book. Gaining hold of your closet and learning to dress for your own pleasure so that you enjoy EVERYTHING that you put on will help you to "evolve" your style..

Other key elements:

• Dressing your age
• Shop Smart for the rest of your life
• Jewelry
• Colors
• Pulling it all together
• and more....

How would you like to win a copy of this book for yourself?  I have 3 copies that will go to my wonderful blog readers, if you enter below.

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WIN: one of 3 copies of "What to Wear for the Rest of my Life"
Mandatory entry:  visit Hachette Book Group and tell me of another book you would like to read.

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Giveaway ends July 19, 2010 at 12(noon) CST

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What to Wear for the Rest of Your Life: Ageless Secrets of Style is available for purchase at Amazon.com for $16.49


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 Hachette Book Group 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.

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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!
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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.