Showing posts with label giveaway. Show all posts
Showing posts with label giveaway. Show all posts

Monday, February 11

Mani-Monday: OPI Euro Collection Giveaway!


Welcome to Mani-Monday!!! I'm thrilled to be co-hosting today with two favorites of mine: Heather of JustLove.lyThings and Heather of GlitterAndGloss  Today is your lucky day because not only will you get a chance to discover a few fabulous manicures...you might win a set of 12 polishes from OPI's Spring/Summer 2013 Euro Centrale collection!  So, what are you waiting for -- enter to win the collection and link-up your mani from this week!  I'll be sharing a cute Mother & Daughter V-day mani later this afternoon so come back and check that out too!
Mandatory Entry: Enter your email address in the widget below (so we can contact you if you win) and then leave a comment letting us know your all-time favorite nail polish color! Bonus entries: Extra entries for following your hosts blogs & social media.  :) Giveaway ends Saturday!






       

Thursday, January 31

Age-Fighting Products for your Hair!

 

Pantene Expert Collection GIVEAWAY

A couple of weeks ago I had the awesome privilege to attend a MomTrends beauty event, sponsored by Pantene!  This event was by far one of the most luxurious I've attended, starting with complimentary car service to and from the event!  As a busy mom in a busy city, I don't always have time to get pampered, and I have to say Nicole and the MomTrends team - fully understand this and always deliver an exceptionally great night out for us mamas!!
 
At this particular event, we learned about the signs of hair aging (guess what? It isn't just graying hair!) and how we can combat this through amazing new products in Pantene's Expert Collection.    Dr. Jeni Thomas, an expert in the field of hair aging, presented us with many stunning facts about hair thinning, dryness, breakage and even graying.  Did you know that as our hair ages it actually shrinks in diameter!?  Yeah - that got me worried considering I already have extra fine hair to begin with!
   
There was also plenty of time at the event for networking with other bloggers.  I got to visit with one of my favorite local ladies, Courtney of the Chirping Moms as well as meet some new friends too.  Also at  the event were the ladies of Echo Design Group, showcasing a colorful and beautiful collection of scarves - with tips on how to wear them.  The night was far from over though, after the presentation, we received complimentary hair makeovers with styling tips - we had a choice of beachy waves, loose bun or side ponytail.
 
I couldn't wait to see my hair with some beachy waves and learn how to perfect them.  I had no idea at the time, but my stylist was Wesley O'Meara, a celebrity hair stylist who's regular clientele include Sarah Jessica Parker, Chloe Sevigny and Uma Thurman!  I was floored to learn this fact, and felt honored that he was so freaking awesome at making me look beautiful and feel confident that I could achieve the same look at home.  
Pantene's new Expert Collection is truly amazing!  In order to find out what products were best suited for my hair, I took this fun little beauty quiz.  It told me my "Hair Age" which was, thankfully, only a year older than my real age.   The quiz suggested I use the Age Defy products, which I have been faithfully using for the past few weeks!  I have to say, I am truly impressed by the Age Defy Advanced Thickening Treatment, I saw results with the first use!!  According to Dr. Thomas, each time I use it, it is like I am gaining 6500 strands of hair - and I can tell.  My extra fine hair gets so much more lift and volume every time I use it.

The other big hit for me is the Keratin Repair.   I'm sure if you are big on caring for your mane you've heard the word Keratin before - and this collection, which includes the Split End Fuser, is fantastic at restoring smoothness and protecting your hair from further damage.  Every time you use this line it is like repairing two years of damage in just two minutes!!

How would you like to try the awesome new Pantene Expert Collection??  THREE lucky readers will have that opportunity, as I am giving away 3 Pantene Expert Collection Ageless Beauty Kits!  This kit is valued at $75 and includes the Age Defy Shampoo & Conditioner, Advanced Thickening Treatment, plus as a bonus, Olay Pro-X Deep Wrinkle Treatment!  Enter below!
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Thursday, January 24

Customizable Diaper Disposal for Small Spaces

 

The Diaper One-N-Done + Giveaway


Meet my new friend, the Diaper One N Done, a diaper disposal system for those in the land of small spaces - or simply those who don't want to store a bin holding 30 smelly diapers in their home!

The Diaper One N Done may lack the sexiness of some of its larger disposal peers, but what it lacks in looks, it makes up for in ingenuity.  The bin was created for those who like their home to smell free of soiled diapers and are tired of the complexities of trying to empty other larger disposal systems.  And it is perfect for your typical New York City apartment.

We got this little guy right before the holidays and spent some time testing its features so we could share it with you.  The unit will stand on its own or features these great hooks on the back so it can hang off the changing table.  As you are changing your kiddo, you can toss the soiled diaper, wipes, etc. all into the bin without having these items set about where a small hand could potentially grab.  When you are finished with the change, simply pull the bag up, seal it with a knot, and detach the bag from the next bag (sort of like a grocery produce bag).  Voila!

Overall, I'm satisfied with the product and its concept.  I expressed to the very gracious creator of the product, I'd love it to be, well, a little more aesthetically pleasing and then noticed they had created some cute designs for the pails, and left the white one to be customizable.  I got the itch to be crafty, so I went and picked up a couple of scrapbook papers that had designs I liked and some double sided tape.  I had originally wanted to use contact paper - but couldn't find any designs I was crazy about.
   
I'm not going to lie, I'm pretty sure I nailed this re-design.  Now it matches the colors of Zion's room, and looks a lot sexier! Honestly, I feel like it's almost better to offer it plain so that you can customize it like I did!
 

My only other feedback was that I'd really love it if scented bags were available as well.  The current bags are clear and come in rolls of 50.  And they are currently having a special deal through the end of January - buy 3 and get the 4th free!

   

Zion loves putting her own diaper in the little bin.  Now if I could just get bag to walk itself out to the trash!

The lovely inventors of this nifty system have graciously offered to give a Diaper One N Done to one of my lucky readers!  If you have any friends that are expecting - this makes a great shower gift - be sure to check out their gift baskets!  To enter, simply visit The Diaper One N Done shop and leave a comment below with your email address and which unit you would like sent to you if you win!

Mandatory entry: 1) Leave a comment with your email and which unit you want if you win.
Additional entries (leave a separate comment for each one): 2) Like the Diaper One N Done on Facebook, 3) Share the giveaway on any social media (1 comment/entry for each share - include URL).
Ends: 1/31/13 at 11:59pm.


I received a complimentary Diaper One N Done unit for my review, however; all opinions expressed in this post are unsolicited and my own.


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