Saturday, April 28, 2012
Purex "Let’s Be Honest" promotional campaign
On April 30th, Purex will launch their new Let’s Be Honest promotional campaign featuring Second City Comedian Molly Erdman. This will be a national campaign with a digital presence all over the web and will also be featured in magazines, newspapers, and stores. Through mid July, there will be new funny videos uploaded every few days at www.purex.com, plus posts on Facebook and promotional tweets on Twitter. There will also be a daily sweepstakes which will run through July 24th. Stay tuned for more info!
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Enter the Santa Margherita Mother's Day Sweepstakes on Facebook!
Every mom deserves a little relaxation, and what could be more relaxing than a weekend getaway? Just in time for Mother's Day weekend, one of our favorite wine brands wants to make sure that one lucky mom is ringing in the holiday with style! In honor of the introduction of the refreshing new Santa Margherita Sparkling Rosè, Santa Margherita is hosting a fantastic Facebook contest.
If lounging at a beautiful hotel in an exciting city, sipping on the new Santa Margherita Sparkling Rosè sounds up your alley, point your kids (or yourselves!) in the direction of Facebook! By simply telling Santa Margherita why their mom deserves a getaway, they'll be entering you for the chance to win a Las Vegas Mother's Day Weekend for two, including airfare, two nights at the Monte Carlo Resort & Casino and a memorable Mother's Day Brunch featuring HGTV star and entertaining expert Monica Pedersen. Other great prizes include bottles of wine, boxes of chocolates and copies of Monica Pedersen's new book, "Make it Beautiful." Encourage your kids to enter or log on to Facebook to enter on behalf of your own mother!
Enter the contest here: http://www.facebook.com/SantaMargherita
Because Italians' love of their mothers is internationally renowned, Mother's Day provides the perfect occasion for America's favorite Italian wine to introduce Americans to the delicious new Santa Margherita Sparkling Rosè. The Sparkling Rosè (which will be available in stores in May) joins an acclaimed lineup of Santa Margherita wines that also includes Pinot Grigio, Prosecco and Chianti Classico Riserva. The #1 Imported Italian Wine crafted this beautiful, sparkling blend of Prosecco di Valdobbiadene, Chardonnay, and a hint of Malbec in the crisp, easy-drinking style for which Santa Margherita is renowned.
"Disclosure: I was entered for a chance to win a Santa Margherita prize package in exchange for this post. No monetary exchange took place."
If lounging at a beautiful hotel in an exciting city, sipping on the new Santa Margherita Sparkling Rosè sounds up your alley, point your kids (or yourselves!) in the direction of Facebook! By simply telling Santa Margherita why their mom deserves a getaway, they'll be entering you for the chance to win a Las Vegas Mother's Day Weekend for two, including airfare, two nights at the Monte Carlo Resort & Casino and a memorable Mother's Day Brunch featuring HGTV star and entertaining expert Monica Pedersen. Other great prizes include bottles of wine, boxes of chocolates and copies of Monica Pedersen's new book, "Make it Beautiful." Encourage your kids to enter or log on to Facebook to enter on behalf of your own mother!
Enter the contest here: http://www.facebook.com/SantaMargherita
Because Italians' love of their mothers is internationally renowned, Mother's Day provides the perfect occasion for America's favorite Italian wine to introduce Americans to the delicious new Santa Margherita Sparkling Rosè. The Sparkling Rosè (which will be available in stores in May) joins an acclaimed lineup of Santa Margherita wines that also includes Pinot Grigio, Prosecco and Chianti Classico Riserva. The #1 Imported Italian Wine crafted this beautiful, sparkling blend of Prosecco di Valdobbiadene, Chardonnay, and a hint of Malbec in the crisp, easy-drinking style for which Santa Margherita is renowned.
"Disclosure: I was entered for a chance to win a Santa Margherita prize package in exchange for this post. No monetary exchange took place."
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Vote for DaGeDar to win Boy Toy of the Year!
DAGEDAR: the action-packed game of speed, skill, and racing has invaded the Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards! Receiving a coveted nomination as Boy Toy of the Year, DaGeDar is being honored for its "creativity and playful spirit" at the toy industry's most highly regarded award ceremony.
Help DaGeDar win by submitting your vote here. I just did! Remember, every vote counts! :) ACT QUICKLY: Voting will end on Sunday, January 15th 2012 at 11:59:59 P.M. EST.
http://www.toyawards.org/iMIS15/toyaward/custom/BoyToy.aspx
Help DaGeDar win by submitting your vote here. I just did! Remember, every vote counts! :) ACT QUICKLY: Voting will end on Sunday, January 15th 2012 at 11:59:59 P.M. EST.
http://www.toyawards.org/iMIS15/toyaward/custom/BoyToy.aspx
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Purex Triple Action UltraPacks liquid laundry detergent - SUPER convenient!
I received a full-sized package of Purex Triple Action UltraPacks liquid laundry detergent to try out from Purex Insiders. (super awesome!) This is a brand new product and I am one of the first people that had the opportunity to try it out. Needless to say, I was VERY excited! Right away, I loved the product form. I love liquid detergent but having to measure out and pour the detergent just adds some extra steps to the process. With these pre-dosed UltraPacks, you just grab, toss, and you're DONE! It's super easy and convenient. Each UltraPack contains powerful 2x concentrated liquid detergent, giving each pack double the cleaning power in every drop. To me, that is pretty amazing! (not to mention convenient!!)
I definitely recommend making sure that your hands are dry before touching the UltraPacks, though. My hands were just a tad bit damp from touching the running water and the little packs dissolve VERY quickly! Believe me, that's a good thing because I don't want blobs of detergent floating around when I start to add in my laundry. I just needed to be more mindful after that initial use. These UltraPacks were GREAT! I received the Mountain Breeze scent which was very crisp & refreshing. The scent wasn't at all strong or overpowering; I thought it was just right! For anyone with fragrance sensitivites, they also offer a Free & Clear variety.
I added one UltraPack in the running water and watched it dissolve fairly quickly. The scent filled my entire laundry room. Again, the scent wasn't super strong. I thought it was just right! I closed the lid and waited the full 40 minutes until the cycle was finished. I could still smell the fresh scent of the detergent on my clothes when I opened the lid and started putting the clothes in the dryer. LOVE that! I did experiment with a few different stains and decided not to pretreat ANYTHING! These UltraPacks did a great job of removing stains, even hard to remove ones like tomato sauce. Overall, I thought this was a GREAT product and one that I would definitely recommend. If you're looking for a hassle free, hard-working detergent, this product is definitely for you. If you want more information, you can visit:
I definitely recommend making sure that your hands are dry before touching the UltraPacks, though. My hands were just a tad bit damp from touching the running water and the little packs dissolve VERY quickly! Believe me, that's a good thing because I don't want blobs of detergent floating around when I start to add in my laundry. I just needed to be more mindful after that initial use. These UltraPacks were GREAT! I received the Mountain Breeze scent which was very crisp & refreshing. The scent wasn't at all strong or overpowering; I thought it was just right! For anyone with fragrance sensitivites, they also offer a Free & Clear variety.
I added one UltraPack in the running water and watched it dissolve fairly quickly. The scent filled my entire laundry room. Again, the scent wasn't super strong. I thought it was just right! I closed the lid and waited the full 40 minutes until the cycle was finished. I could still smell the fresh scent of the detergent on my clothes when I opened the lid and started putting the clothes in the dryer. LOVE that! I did experiment with a few different stains and decided not to pretreat ANYTHING! These UltraPacks did a great job of removing stains, even hard to remove ones like tomato sauce. Overall, I thought this was a GREAT product and one that I would definitely recommend. If you're looking for a hassle free, hard-working detergent, this product is definitely for you. If you want more information, you can visit:
Sunday, January 1, 2012
NYC New York Color Liquid Lipshine - my lips were sooo sexy and SHINY!
Before I begin my review, I want to say that I received this product complimentary to test through Influenster’s VoxBox program. Awesome, right? I LOVE experimenting with different makeup products so I was really excited to try out this lipshine. I have tried many different brands in the past ranging from dollar store cheapies to high end luxury brands. They are all VERY different. Before giving you my personal experience with the product, I want to give you some information about this lipshine that might help make your purchasing decision even easier. :) This product contains Vitamin E which will help keep your lips healthy and moisturized! The formula is non-sticky, super shiny & soft. There are 10 different shades to choose from ranging from neutral nudes to berries & fuchsias. The price is around $2.49 and you can find them at most of your fave retailers including Walmart, Target, Rite Aid, CVS, Family Dollar, Kmart, and more. For the full list of retailers that sell this product and for more information about the product itself, please check out http://www.newyorkcolor.com.
On to the fun part! My actual opinion of the product. My only complaint was that I wasn't crazy about the color. I received 'Nude York City' to try and it was a little too nude for me. I would probably go with something more on the light pink side, since that is what I typically wear. The product itself was VERY convenient and easy to apply. The product applied evenly and didn't glob on my lips or leave them feeling overly coated/sticky. The product felt lightweight and VERY soft. After application, my lips looked so sexy and shiny! I would have preferred a bit more color but the overall look was still very nice! I am giving this product two thumbs up! I would recommend it to anyone that isn't looking to break the bank on makeup but still wants to treat themselves to a little something. With 10 different shades to choose from, I am sure you will find your go to color!
On to the fun part! My actual opinion of the product. My only complaint was that I wasn't crazy about the color. I received 'Nude York City' to try and it was a little too nude for me. I would probably go with something more on the light pink side, since that is what I typically wear. The product itself was VERY convenient and easy to apply. The product applied evenly and didn't glob on my lips or leave them feeling overly coated/sticky. The product felt lightweight and VERY soft. After application, my lips looked so sexy and shiny! I would have preferred a bit more color but the overall look was still very nice! I am giving this product two thumbs up! I would recommend it to anyone that isn't looking to break the bank on makeup but still wants to treat themselves to a little something. With 10 different shades to choose from, I am sure you will find your go to color!
Thursday, December 29, 2011
imPRESS Press-on Manicure - Hot, Hot, HOT!!
I want to begin by saying that I received this product complimentary to test through Influenster’s VoxBox program. How cool is that? Before I begin my review, I want to give you some of the benefits of these nails that comes straight from the product packaging. "No drying time, superior lasting shine, easy removal, and lasts up to a week." There are 36 different designs to choose from. Lots of different colors, zebra print, leopard print, etc. I received the hot pink zebra print which was VERY cute and trendy! They retail for $7.99 for the print (which is what I received) and $5.99 for the plain colors. You can find them at most of your favorite retailers including Walmart, Kmart, CVS, Rite Aid, and more. For the full list of retailers that sell this product and for more information about the product itself, please check out www.impressmanicure.com.
Now, on to my personal review. When I first saw the packaging, I was very impressed. The nails just looked so fun, shiny, and trendy! Zebra print is one of my favorites and I thought these sounded like they would be very easy to apply. Just peel, press, and go! I trimmed my nails beforehand and cleaned them really well, too. (I would DEFINITELY recommend doing that before you attempt to apply these. Dry them well, too!!) I applied the nails as instructed and within minutes, I had super cute looking nails! They looked great and were very shiny. They felt a little weird at first because I never used a product like this before. It took some getting used to but I received so many compliments on them. Mine lasted 6 days which seemed pretty reasonable. I am rough on my nails and am constantly breaking or snagging them on something. These would be great for a special occasion or just a fun night out on the town. Overall, I was very pleased with this product and will definitely be buying them again. If you're looking for a fun, fast, affordable way to bring some new life into your nails, imPRESS Press-on Manicure is the right product for you!
Now, on to my personal review. When I first saw the packaging, I was very impressed. The nails just looked so fun, shiny, and trendy! Zebra print is one of my favorites and I thought these sounded like they would be very easy to apply. Just peel, press, and go! I trimmed my nails beforehand and cleaned them really well, too. (I would DEFINITELY recommend doing that before you attempt to apply these. Dry them well, too!!) I applied the nails as instructed and within minutes, I had super cute looking nails! They looked great and were very shiny. They felt a little weird at first because I never used a product like this before. It took some getting used to but I received so many compliments on them. Mine lasted 6 days which seemed pretty reasonable. I am rough on my nails and am constantly breaking or snagging them on something. These would be great for a special occasion or just a fun night out on the town. Overall, I was very pleased with this product and will definitely be buying them again. If you're looking for a fun, fast, affordable way to bring some new life into your nails, imPRESS Press-on Manicure is the right product for you!
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Purex Triple Action liquid laundry detergent - WOW!
I received a full-sized bottle of Purex Triple Action liquid laundry detergent to try out from Purex Insiders. (they are awesome!) I am going to start by saying that I was never a big user of Purex brand detergents or laundry products before. I just didn't think they would compare to my trusted Tide. I had been using Tide for YEARS and always had pleasant experiences. I received this Purex detergent in the Mountain Breeze scent. I opened the bottle and was pleasantly surprised by the refreshing, crisp scent. I typically choose similar scents when buying Tide. I like my clothing to smell crisp & clean so this scent was perfect!
I already had a load of clothes that was ready to be washed - my husband's work clothes. He has a pretty physical job so his clothes, especially his work pants, get VERY dirty. Grease is very hard to get out of clothing. I almost always have to pretreat any grease spots with a pretreater BEFORE putting in the wash. I completely forgot to do that and just dumped everything in the wash with the new Purex Triple Action detergent. Right away, the scent in the water hit me and I was very impressed! I LOVED the scent! The detergent claims that it will leave clothes brighter, whiter, and cleaner so I was excited to see how it would actually perform. I closed the lid and went off to do other things... the scent of the detergent filled up my entire downstairs! Normally, I can only smell detergents in my laundry room but this one made the entire downstairs smell good. I was loving that!
About 40 minutes later, the clothes were done. I opened the lid and could still smell the detergent on the clothing. Right away, I remembered that I forgot to pretreat my husband's work pants. I frantically dug through the wet clothes to find a pair. I just knew that I was going to have to rewash them. I found a pair and when I held them up, I saw that the grease stains were GONE! The detergent actually did an awesome job at removing tough stains. The clothes were left smelling fresh & clean and they really WERE squeaky clean! I didn't feel any slimy residue left on the clothes either which I have experienced in the past with some other brands of detergent. Since that first load, I also learned that this detergent is able to remove chocolate, tomato sauce, oil, AND wine stains without me having to pretreat them first. That is impressive, especially the tomato sauce stains. Those can be very tough to get out! I would give this detergent 5 stars. The scent is great, the cleaning power is wonderful, and it's just as convenient to buy as my Tide. I can buy it at the same stores and the price is actually a little lower! It's a win win! If you want to check out more information, please go here:
Purex Triple Action laundry detergent
I already had a load of clothes that was ready to be washed - my husband's work clothes. He has a pretty physical job so his clothes, especially his work pants, get VERY dirty. Grease is very hard to get out of clothing. I almost always have to pretreat any grease spots with a pretreater BEFORE putting in the wash. I completely forgot to do that and just dumped everything in the wash with the new Purex Triple Action detergent. Right away, the scent in the water hit me and I was very impressed! I LOVED the scent! The detergent claims that it will leave clothes brighter, whiter, and cleaner so I was excited to see how it would actually perform. I closed the lid and went off to do other things... the scent of the detergent filled up my entire downstairs! Normally, I can only smell detergents in my laundry room but this one made the entire downstairs smell good. I was loving that!
About 40 minutes later, the clothes were done. I opened the lid and could still smell the detergent on the clothing. Right away, I remembered that I forgot to pretreat my husband's work pants. I frantically dug through the wet clothes to find a pair. I just knew that I was going to have to rewash them. I found a pair and when I held them up, I saw that the grease stains were GONE! The detergent actually did an awesome job at removing tough stains. The clothes were left smelling fresh & clean and they really WERE squeaky clean! I didn't feel any slimy residue left on the clothes either which I have experienced in the past with some other brands of detergent. Since that first load, I also learned that this detergent is able to remove chocolate, tomato sauce, oil, AND wine stains without me having to pretreat them first. That is impressive, especially the tomato sauce stains. Those can be very tough to get out! I would give this detergent 5 stars. The scent is great, the cleaning power is wonderful, and it's just as convenient to buy as my Tide. I can buy it at the same stores and the price is actually a little lower! It's a win win! If you want to check out more information, please go here:
Purex Triple Action laundry detergent
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