It has been a while

I've been without a computer for quite some time now. A part of me missed it and a part of me was just "eh" about it. But I am now back in full swing on everything that I use to do, which is a lot of sweeps. It's a good chance to take when you have a toddler and a new baby on the way!! It would be so awesome to win some baby things I need. But after a few weeks of entering and entering and still not winning it starts to make me kind of glum about the whole process. I spend quite a bit of my rare free time entering. But I've finally broke to dry spell lol. I won a DVD  Not a big win but a win is a win! It just gives me more motivation to keep entering. 

I've become more aware and picky of things that I enter though. For instance when I started out I would basically enter anything and everything whether I wanted it or not, I figured I would find someone who did. Now I've changed my tune and only enter into sweeps that I truly want the prize and can use it. If I don't want something or think "I'll never use that" I don't enter. It just gives another person who really wants that prize and can use it a better chance at getting it. I'm pretty sure not everyone does this but I'm also sure I'm not the only one. 

Anyways, I thought I would share my first win in a long, long time. It's exciting. 

A couple DIY ideas I found (and will attempt..)

I was on StumbleUpon and found these really cool DIY ideas, I'm going to try them out!  I hope that it turns out as good as their pictures!! I've linked the pictures to the blogs/websites these pictures/ideas originated from :) 

Mom & More's Blog; Giveaways

Mom & More has 18 giveaways going on right now!

Click the links to visit her blog, read her reviews & enter her giveaways!

• Mega Bloks First Builders Safari Train Review & Giveaway (Ends Today 3/20!)

• Super Duper Publications Review & $50 Gift Card Giveaway (Ends Today 3/20)

• Whirl 'N Twirl Race Car Review & Giveaway (Ends Today 3/20)

• Musselman's Replacement Resolutions Giveaway (Ends 3/22)

• Honey Bunches of Oats Tropical Blends Review & Giveaway (Ends 3/25)

• DVD "Dinosaur Train: Submarine Adventures" 5 Winners Giveaway (Ends 3/29)

• Return to Nim's Island giveaway (Ends 3/26)

• "The Bible Series" Companion Book Giveaway (Ends 3/27)

• DVD review, Curious George Swings into Spring Giveaway (Ends 3/25)

• $25 Visa Gift Card Giveaway (Ends 3/23)

• Plus 7 other current giveaways!!

The Mommyhood Chronicles Giveaways

The Mommyhood Chronicles is hosting a lot of great giveaways right now!

Click on the link to head on over to her blog, read her reviews and enter the giveaways!


                                Dr. Seuss Plush Toy & Book Giveaway!  

iLearn N Play "Robbi" Robot Giveaway

$25 Build-A-Bear Gift Card Giveaway

Edible Arrangements Giveaway

One Step Ahead Cozy Cub Snow Jacket and Pants Giveaway

My FairyTale Personalized Kids DVD/Book Giveaway

New Garnier Olia Hair Color Review

I got the opportunity to try Garniers new at home hair coloring system Olia (for free) from BzzAgent! I'm guilty of probably over-dying my hair since I become too quickly bored with cut and color. Most of the time I get bored with the color after about two weeks since most of the dye's that I've used fade a lot within that time frame. We all know that any kind of coloring and heat can damage our hair, but it doesn't seem to stop some of us does it. My hair is also very fine so it's more susceptible to damage.

I was so excited to use this because I've never heard or seen of anything like this before. This very first thing I noticed was the design of the dye bottle, pretty cool looking compared to the usuals. The next thing I noticed was the smell. Granted no hair dye smells good! At least not in my opinion. But Garniers Olia did not have that strong dye odor that all of those I've used in the past has had.

The application process was quite easy and the shape of the bottle helped (easy to hold). I noticed that my head didn't have that itchy feeling that most dye applications leave me with while I'm waiting for my color to develop. I was a tad bit skeptical since I'd seen the commercials and the box pictures of how vibrant the colors were. For me personally, this hair dye delivered. My hair came out wonderfully. It also felt a lot better afterwards, it did not feel dried out or damaged from the hair color. My hair also smelled wonderful too! 

It's been about two weeks since I colored my hair and there has been no sign of fading with this, that is something I'm really excited about. Although no dye is really great for your hair if you're looking for home hair color that is long lasting, vibrant, new and won't leave your hair damaged I would try Garniers Olia! 

A big thanks to Garnier and Bzzagent for giving me this awesome opportunity! 

Visit Garniers Olia Website!
Target Coupon for $1 off Olia Here! 

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Wether you're a mom blogger or just a mom  you can have the chance for fun party opportunities from momselect, for you and your other mom friends & kids. Its kind of like house party for moms! ;)

Parents Connect January Giveaway

http://www.parentsconnect.com/sweepstakes/jumpstart-january-sweeps?xid=eml_Sweepstakes_011413

Parents connect (by nickelodeon) Iis giving away some awesome stuff for January. See pics :)

Momma Told Me Blog Giveaway Karma Kiss Elephant Shredder

Momma Told Me is giving away a Karma Kiss Elephant Shredder as seen in the movie twilight!

I have to say this lil gadget looks mighty cute!!

Good Luck to all who enter!

Go Here To Enter:

http://www.mommatoldmeblog.com/2011/11/karma-kiss-bellas-elephant-shredder-as.html

My Maybelline BzzAgent Review

So I recieved my BzzAgent BzzKit for the Maybelline Campaign.

I am SO happy to be able to blog about these amazing *new* products!

I recieved a Maybelline Lots of Lashes and Some Baby Lips to try.

The Baby Lips works amazingly.

I have never really been a lipstick kind of girl.

I have always leaned more towards the lip balm and lip gloss.

Maybelline Baby Lips gives me everything I like and want plus all of the benefits!

It is 20 SPF moisturizing lip balm to help you achieve the softest lips ever.

I could feel it work the first time I started using it.

It comes in six different scents and colors:

Quenched, Peppermint, Cherry Me, Grapevine, Pink Punch and Peach Kiss.

I have to tell you that out of all of them I cannot possibly pick a favorite.

After using the first one I had recieved I went out and got a couple more!

The color is just a hint, which is what I love. The scent isn't over powering either.

And the best feature of all is how soft it makes my lips feel.

It doesn't take long to work either, I could feel the benefits as soon as I put it on!

I can proudly say I've found a new favorite lip balm!!

Plus the moisture lasts for up to 8 hours so no need to keep re-applying.

Unless you're like me. I love the smell and feel so I apply as much as I need to.

The next product I recieved to try was Lots of Lashes mascara.

I LOVE this new brush.

I have very long eyelashes so I need an applicator that is going to give me full coverage of my lashes.

I have often found myself struggling to put mascara on, either poking myself in the eye with the applicator or getting it everywhere. Which waterproof mascara doesn't come off easy.

This new brush works great to get every single lash, FULLY covering each lash from top to bottom!

Plus it's still the same mascara that Maybelline has been making for so long that everyone loves!

I love the way it really grabs every single last, defines them well and just makes my eye make-up come together for a great finished look!

I'm really excited about this because I can't tell you how many different brands and types of mascara that I have tried, trying to find the right one for me. And I can honestly  say that I have found it! It really does make a difference in my overall look when my lashes are coated fully versus some being coated and others are missed. I noticed barely any clumping which gave me more definition and a fuller look.

I think one of the greatest things about both of these is that they're avaliable basically anywhere you would normally shop and are also avaliable for a great price!!

I'm so excited to be able to share my opinion about these two great new products! I have to say a big thank you to BzzAgent and Maybelline for giving me these free samples to try and review.

If you want more information go to these websites:

Maybelline's Website

Maybelline Lots of Lashes

Maybelline Baby Lips

Maybelline's Facebook Fanpage

BzzAgent

Synovate Tobacco-Related Panel

Ok so I am a smoker.... err I know bad habit and I need to quit. But here is a Panel you can join, from Synovate, where you can participate in tobacco-related consumer research and earn rewards for providing your opinions on the products you use with the tobacco opinion board!

Since this is a tobacco consumer panel I'm going to have to say you have to be 21+ to join! I haven't joined yet because I just discovered this, but I plan on doing so after this post. Plus it's from Synovate who I HIGHLY trust! They've been so good to me in the past and lately so I can imagine this one will be too!

So here ya go!

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Legit Survey Sites that Pay!

Here are a few legit survey sites you can sign up with. They actually pay what they promise you and sometimes you even get to test a product! Which you are paid to do as well! I am a member of all the sites listed below so I give you my promise they are all 110% legit! I've received payment and product testing from all below. So scroll through and sign up for any or all of the sites below, it'll pay off I can promise that too!


MySurvey

MySurvey.com is a group of consumers from throughout the United States who influence future products and services by volunteering to participate in consumer research. By sharing your opinions about products and services, you are rewarded with Reward Points to redeem for cash and merchandise.

Legit. I have been paid by them many times! I choose PayPal so I can spend it wherever I want! But they have a very very extensive variety of rewards to choose from. Plus they offer a lot of surveys and I almost always qualify!







MindField 

Your opinion counts at MindField and is often rewarded! We conduct ongoing Internet surveys for clients across America and beyond.

Again, Legit! I have received many product testing opportunities from MindField and have been on their panel for a while now. I love MindField. Highly recommended if you want to earn money for your opinion and test products. 


Sign Up With MindField Here.








MyView Internet Panel 

Share your Opinions! Earn great Rewards! Join the MyView Panel. Take Surveys & earn gift cards from top brands at MyView.

MyView was one of the first sites I ever signed up with so I've been with them for the longest. They're legit!


Sign Up With MyView Here.







Toluna

Get Rewarded for Surveys & Polls. I joined Toluna not too long ago and so far I LOVE it! It's so easy to earn points for rewards with them! You can take user surveys and polls and earn points. And they send you a couple surveys a day to take.

Totally recommend!

Click here to sign up with Toluna.





Valued Opinions

Don't give yoru opinions away get paid for them. Sign up with Valued Opinions and earn money for taking surveys! I find their surveys simple and easy to take and there isn't much hassle in getting rewarded or anything. I recommend!


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Win Prizes just by searching the web. Swagbucks is a loyalty program where you can earn free stuff including 1,000's of products for doing the things you do everyday.

I use SwagBucks and I love it. You get SwagBucks for searching the internet, taking polls, surveys and finding swag codes on their site. Plus every friday is Mega Swag Bucks day and you can earn extra. Once you have enough Swag Bucks you can trade those in for prizes, amazon gift cards, paypal cash and a lot more stuff. I have been on Swag Bucks for a while now and I love it. (And I've earned rewards like amazon gift cards & paypal so I can promise it's legit!) It's really easy to earn rewards by doing stuff you already do while you're online. Totally recommended!

Register to get started! 

Free Recipe Book for Diabetics

Free Recipe Book for Diabetics

Free Tools to manage your Diabetes - Make a Healthy Meal Plan in Minutes. The Best of Diabetic Connect Low-Carb Recipes Includes: More than 60 delicious, healthy recipes 10g of carbs or less per serving—in every recipe. Pork, chicken, beef, desserts, soups, salads and much more.

Sample Recipes:

• Savory Italian Grilled Chicken
• Pepper-Lime Chicken
• Grilled-Glazed Salmon
• Philly Cheesesteak Lettuce Cups
• Teriyaki Kabobs
• Flourless Brownies 

Win Hair Removal from American Laser Centers

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I found this on Cosmo's website, had to share!!

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*New Marie Claire & Cosmopolitan July Giveaways!

It's a new month which means a lot of new giveaways are starting! Yay :)

Marie Claire July Giveaways

Marie Claire Daily July Giveaway Olivia + Joy Handbags!
Enter everyday this month for a chance to win one of these amazing handbags!
(If you don't want to start a trial subscription to Marie Claire make sure you click you want to enter without starting one, do this for every giveaway you enter!)

Giveaway runs from July 1st, 2011 through July 31st, 2011



One-Entry Giveaways from Marie Claire


Win a Honeywell Humidifier or Air Filter

20 winners will receive a Honeywell humidifier or air filter.
If you win you will have your choice between the two.

Begins at 06/24/11 at 12:01 AM (ET) through 07/31/11 at 11:59 (ET)




Win a Clarins FEED 15 Pouch 

15 winners will receive one Clarins FEED 15 Pouch.

06/24/11 at 12:01 AM (ET) through 07/31/11 at 11:59 (ET)






Win Jennifer Aniston's Marie Claire Cover Look!
 
1 winner will receive a year's supply of makeup products from Laura Mercier and hair products from Fekkai.
06/24/11 at 12:01 AM (ET) through 07/31/11 at 11:59 (ET)

Cosmopolitan July Giveaways

Steve Madden Legwear Wardrobe Set or XOXO Sunglasses

Enter to win  Cosmos daily July giveaway!

Enter everyday in July to win Steve Madden legwear wardrobe set or XOXO sunglasses!
(be sure to click you want to enter without starting a trial subscription)

7/1/11 at 12:01 AM (ET) through 7/31/11 at 11:59 PM (ET)
You won't be notified until 08/15 if you're a winner.






Summer Sensations $500 Shopping Spree From Cosmo
Enter for your chance to win a $500 shopping spree!
Who wouldn't love to win this?!

June 7, 2011 at 5:00 PM (ET) through July 11, 2011 at 11:59 PM (ET)

VIP gift bag from Cosmo's Fun Fearless Male Awards

Enter for the chance to win a VIP gift bag from Cosmo's Fun Fearless Male Awards!
Swag courtesy of Perry Ellis Fragrances, Clarisonic Skin Cleansing System and Christo hair products.

June 7, 2011, at 5:00 p.m. (ET) through July 11, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

Downy Unstopables Giveaway Tomorrow!

Tomorrow at 10 am (EST) Downy will be giving away 500,000 samples of their new product, unstopables, that isn't even available in stores yet! The AMAZING thing about this is that right now Downy only has 429,000 fans on facebook so they have more samples than fans right now. Which don't be fooled it could drastically change in seconds and quick like!

So go "like" Downy on Facebook now so you already have that done and then be ready tomorrow at 10 am EST!

I personally can't wait to try this. I missed one sampling opportunity I'm glad there is another! Good Luck!

Enter to win one of 25,000 Milani Lip Colors on Facebook

Milani is giving away 25,000 HD Advanced Lip Color to their Facebook fans! The chances of winning are pretty high since they only have 75,000 fans right now. So head over to their Facebook page and enter for a chance to win one!

Click here to go or click the link above.

Herbal Essence Giveaway on Facebook

Herbal Essence Giveaway on Facebook. "Like" their page for a coupon for a free product. Hurry though they won't last!

Pantene Pro-V Free Product Giveaway

HURRY Pantene is giving away 454,000 coupons for a free product.
Go to Pantene's Facebook Page, :"like" them on Facebook and fill out their form! That's it! 
Good Luck! Hope you can get one!