Talkative Thursday

Welcome to Talkative Thursday's-Week 10

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Talkative Thursday's is hosted by Mommy of One and co hosted by Lucas Journey with SPD.

This week's Feature Spotlight Blog is

 Acting Balanced
 





You must follow all 3 blogs to participate. 

We also randomly choose a blog each week to feature as the spotlight blog.

RULES:

• Follow the blog in the #1, #2 and #3 SPOT.
• Grab the Talkative Thursday's button, and make a post on your blog, with the button so new follower's know where to submit comments.
• Submit your URL to the linky  below, please have it go to your new blog post with the button.
• Follow as many blog's as you want!!

 If your a new follower, you can leave a comment on this post & on the other host's posting letting us know, and we will follow back.









While your here, you should stop by and meet some more new friends!  ; )

Oregon Chai Review & Giveaway

 

I absolutely love Chai Tea. I was thrilled to be presented with the chance to review Oregon Chai!

At Oregon Chai, they use organic and natural ingredients in all their products. In fact, most of Oregon Chai's 32-oz. concentrates are over 90% organic! How awesome!!!

They offer offer The Original^™, Slightly Sweet Original, Sugar-Free Original, Caffeine-Free Original, Vegan Original, Matcha Green Tea and Vanilla. 

I was sent the:

• Original Chai Tea Latte Mix
• Vanilla Chai Tea Latte Mix 
• The Original Chai Tea Latte Concentrate
•  Caffeine-Free Original Chai Tea Latte Concentrate
• Vanilla Chai Tea Latte Concentrate

for review.  

The Concentrate's were extremely easy to use. You simply poor equal parts of the concentrate with milk, and serve warm, or chilled over ice. Both ways are DELICIOUS. I found that I like them better over ice, BUT drinking the Caffeine Free Chai Tea Concentrate before bed warm was phenomenal. 

With the packets, you simply add 8oz of hot water, stir, and drink! I added a bit of milk, and it was wonderful! I have already purchased more Oregon Chai Tea.

It is THE best Chai Tea I have ever had. 

Giveaway
Oregon Chai has graciously offered to give one of my readers a variety of Oregon Chai, like the one I received for review! 
 
Mandatory
You must be a follower of my blog to enter the giveaways.
Check out Oregon Chai, then come back & comment on which of their products you would love to try!

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This giveaway ends October 15 at 9pm CT 

 

 

The winner will be drawn using Random.Org

and will be notified via email. The winner will have

48 hours to reply, or a new winner will be drawn.

I received a product for review purposes only. All opinions and thoughts are mine, and I received no other compensation.

 

IT Cosmetics Review

I have never been able to find the perfect under eye concealer. It is so difficult to find the perfect color, and so difficult to find one that actually conceals the under eye, and not bring out the flaws more. 

I was SO thrilled to review IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye.

Full Coverage Waterproof Concealer with Collagen and Vitamins C&K. Available in 4 Shades: Light, Neutral Medium, Tan and Deep. 
70% of skin tones fall into the Neutral Medium shade

Working hand in hand with the leading plastic surgeons in Brazil, It Cosmetics introduces Bye Bye Under Eye, a full coverage, highly pigmented concealer utilizing truly innovative technology and ingredients – giving women the power to finally say “bye bye” to those stubborn under-eye issues! Bye Bye Under Eye offers a waterproof, yet moisturizing formula that will stay put no matter what.? The truly innovative formula contains high concentrations of Vitamins K, A, C, E and Collagen - clinically proven to reduce under eye puffiness and discoloration while strengthening the delicate skin of the under eye area.

I absolutely loved this product! The color was PERFECT, and it conceals wonderfully. It blended easily, and went on so smooth! This will definitely be the ONLY under eye concealer I will be using!

Bye Bye Pores is an HD Silk Micro Finishing Anti-Aging Powder from IT Cosmetics that is infused with Collagen, Vitamin K and Pure Silk for the perfect poreless airbrushed finish.

• Micro-HD finishing powder provides an airbrushed look
• Contains Hydro-Collagen to Smooth out Fine Lines and Wrinkles
• Translucent color works on ALL skin tones
• Luxurious Silk for Poresless Finish
• Viramin K reduces discoloration Under the Skin
• Anti-aging Vitamins A, C & E
• Talc-Free, Oil-Free, Fragrance-Free and Paraben-Free
• Hypo-allergenic and Non-Comedogenic

This is my new favorite product. Simply apply after makeup is done for a silky smooth finish. It made my skin look absolutely flawless and so smooth. I would recommend IT Cosmetics when browsing for new makeup. 






I received these product for review purposes only. All thoughts and feelings expressed are my own true thoughts about the said products.

Talkative Thursday's

Welcome to Talkative Thursday's - Week 9

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Talkative Thursday's is hosted by Mommy of One and co hosted by Lucas Journey with SPD.

This week's Feature Spotlight Blog is

 Magical Mouse Schoolhouse, where Disney IS school!






You must follow all 3 blogs to participate. 

We also randomly choose a blog each week to feature as the spotlight blog.

RULES:

• Follow the blog in the #1, #2 and #3 SPOT.
• Grab the Talkative Thursday's button, and make a post on your blog, with the button so new follower's know where to submit comments.
• Submit your URL to the linky  below, please have it go to your new blog post with the button.
• Follow as many blog's as you want!!

 If your a new follower, you can leave a comment on this post & on the other host's posting letting us know, and we will follow back.

Also participating in:

Winner!

The Zak Designs 6 Pc Mealtime Set winner has been chosen!

Congrats to Codi ( # 109 )

I sent you an email, & you have 48 hours to reply or a new winner will be chosen!

Thanks to everyone for entering!

Have a wonderful day!

Mederma Stretch Marks Review & Giveaway

Did you know approximately 90% of pregnant women and 70% of adolescent females have stretch marks? 

Mederma^® Stretch Marks Therapy is an advanced cream formula that combines a unique blend of ingredients: Cepalin^®, Hyaluronic Acid and Centella Asiatica. In a recent clinical study, 80% of participants reported visible improvement in the overall appearance of their stretch marks after using New Mederma^® Stretch Marks Therapy for 12 weeks. That’s 8 out of 10 women. And that’s reason to try yet another stretch marks therapy.

Mederma^® is proud to offer a stretch marks therapy that delivers visible-to-the-naked-eye results.

• Reduces the appearance of stretch marks.
• Diminishes discoloration.
• Improves texture.
• Enhances softness.

Directions for use:
Use 2 times a day for 12 weeks. Results will be seen in 4 to 12 weeks.
Make it part of your morning routine, it became a habit for me after awhile!

I have been using Mederma for roughly 5 weeks now. The results are amazing!!
I have just a few stretch marks on my thighs from a weight gain and loss, but they are close to being completely gone!!! I found it pretty easy to remember to apply twice a day. I used it as soon as I took my morning shower, and then again at night before I changed into pajamas. I have it sitting on the bathroom counter so I wouldn't forget.
It really works!!

I would recommend Mederma to anyone! I must admit I was shocked it worked, I have tried other creams before, and have found nothing that worked. 

Thanks so much to Mederma for allowing me to review Mederma and share my great results with my readers!!!

Where to buy:

Mederma is available at CVS Pharmacy, Target, Walmart, Walgreens, and many other locations! You can read more here!

Giveaway

Mederma has graciously offered to give one of my readers the chance to win 3 tubes of Mederma Stretch Marks Therapy! 

(Approx. 3 month supply!!!)

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Comment on whether or not you have ever tried a stretch mark cream before.

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#Win a month supply of Mederma Stretch Mark Therapy

@ShannaEAnderson  #giveaway

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This giveaway ends October 12 at 9pm CT 

 

The winner will be drawn using Random.Org

and will be notified via email. The winner will have

48 hours to reply, or a new winner will be drawn.

I received a product for review purposes only. All opinions and thoughts are mine, and I received no other compensation.

 

One Dream of Peace! Enter to win a Sakroots Artist Circle Foldover Flap and Necklace from Dogeared!‏

One Dream of Peace!  Enter to win our sweepstakes and you can take home a Sakroots Artist Circle Foldover Flap in the Copper One World Print and a Mantra Word Necklace, Peaceful, from Dogeared Jewels & Gifts!

Share this with your friends and go to http://www.thesak.com/sakroots/dogeared for entry! Contest ends 10/21.

 

Also follow the sak on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-SAK/21134692576?cid=EM03032010G and Twitter http://www.twitter.com/sakster   - Please tell them Mommy of One sent you! =)

Anytime Costumes Review & Giveaway

 

Anytime Costumes is a one stop Halloween costume store where you'll find a huge selection year-round. We are family owned and operated since 1975. Find adult costumes, kids costumesplus size Halloween costumes. Enhance your look with a Halloween Costume Wig, Hat, Halloween Mask, or Mardi Gras Mask. Add the perfect costume accessory, prop and theatrical make up for the ultimate finishing touch. 

I was absolutely ecstatic at the opportunity to review a costume from Anytime Costumes. 

My son absolutely loves Halloween, and has a blast going trick or treating.  

We chose to review the Toddler Winnie The Pooh - Tigger Deluxe Plush costume. 

 Costume Includes:

Striped plush bodysuit with zipper back and attached character hood

Licensed Winnie the Pooh product

Material: 100% Polyester

How adorable is this costume!? I absolutely fell in love when I saw it!!!

The shipping was amazingly fast, and the costume is made extremely well. It is so soft and so warm, perfect for Minnesota Halloween's.  This costume retails for $49.99

They offer such an amazing selection of costumes! Some of our other favorites were the 

Toddler Monkey costume

 and the Adult Athenian Goddess costume

 I will definitely be going through Anytime Costume's next year when shopping for Lucas's costume!

Giveaway

Anytime Costumes has graciously offered to give one of my reader's the chance to win a costume of choice! (up to $50 value)

Mandatory

You must be a follower of my blog to enter my giveaways.

Go to Anytime Costume's and browse around. Then come back here and comment with your favorite costume!

Extra Entries

"LIKE" Anytime Costumes on Facebook (3 Entries)

 Subscribe to my blog

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Enter any of my other giveaways (1 entry per CURRENT giveaway)

 

Tweet ONCE Daily

#Win a costume of choice up to $50 from Anytime Costumes 

@ShannaEAnderson  #giveaway

http://bit.ly/9ObikA

This giveaway ends October 10 at 9pm CT 

US ONLY

 

The winner will be drawn using Random.Org

and will be notified via email. The winner will have

48 hours to reply, or a new winner will be drawn.

I received a product for review purposes only. All opinions and thoughts are mine, and I received no other compensation.

Winner Winner!

First off, I would like to apologize for my absence. I am going through a rough time at the moment, and have had to cut back on my blogging. I have SO many wonderful reviews & giveaways to share with you all, so please bare with me! I will be back full time again shortly.

Anyway!! I have a few winners to announce! =] 

Infiniti by Conair Curling Iron winner - #45 Kathy

Zevia All Natural Soda  winner # 11 MiMi

Congrats! =)

Talkative Thursdays

Welcome to Talkative Thursday's - Week 8

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Talkative Thursday's is hosted by Mommy of One and co hosted by Lucas Journey with SPD.

 Mommy of One is going through a rough time right now and may not be able to participate in today's blog hop!  I told her I would keep her blog hop going while she is managing what she is going through.  Please feel free to leave any well wishes for her and I'll make sure she sees the posts. 


(Thanks so much)



This week's Feature Spotlight Blog is What this Mom Knows!

Michelle was the winner of our Button Ad placement for one month! 

Congratulations Michelle!

You must follow all 3 blogs to participate. 

We also randomly choose a blog each week to feature as the spotlight blog.

RULES:

• Follow the blog in the #1, #2 and #3 SPOT.
• Grab the Talkative Thursday's button, and make a post on your blog, with the button so new follower's know where to submit comments.
• Submit your URL to the linky  below, please have it go to your new blog post with the button.
• Follow as many blog's as you want!!

 If your a new follower, you can leave a comment on this post & on the other host's posting letting us know, and we will follow back.

I'm Back

As some of you have noticed, I disappeared for awhile.

Things in my life have completely flipped upside down, and the next few months

are going to be very very time consuming.

I will still be on, posting giveaways, reviews, etc.. but not daily like I used too.

I will be back full time soon, I just have to figure out a few things that are going on.

I hope everyone understands!

All winners for giveaways that have ended have been notified.

Thanks so much everyone!

Talkative Thursday's Week 7

Welcome to Talkative Thursday's - Week 7

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Talkative Thursday's is hosted by Mommy of One and co hosted by Lucas Journey with SPD.
This week's Feature Spotlight Blog is Andria  Lake

You must follow all 3 blogs to participate. 

We also randomly choose a blog each week to feature as the spotlight blog.

RULES:

• Follow the blog in the #1, #2 & #3 SPOT.
• Grab the Talkative Thursday's button, and make a post on your blog, with the button so new follower's know where to submit comments.
• Submit your URL to the linky  below, please have it go to your new blog post with the button.
• Follow as many blog's as you want!!

 If your a new follower, you can leave a comment on this post & on the other host's posting letting us know, and we will follow back.

Trading Phrases Review and Giveaway

Trading Phrases is a family-owned company located in Columbus, Ohio which specializes in creating beautiful vinyl lettering designs for your home or business. They offer gorgeous decals in many different categories, such as Family & Friends, Religious & Spirtual, Kids, and many many more! If by chance you don't see the perfect decal for your home, they offer to create custom quotes! How neat is that!!

They come in 64 matte colors, and the best part of all, is they are easily removeable!

We were sent the Trust in the Lord quote to review!

It was extremely easy to apply! You can check out the step by step instructions here.

We absolutely love it! It literally looks like it was painted on. It's gorgeous, and completes the bedroom!

We couldn't be happier with the quality and look of this decal!
Overall, we are very pleased with Trading Phrases!!!

Giveaway

Trading Phrases has graciously offered the Faithfulness wall decal to giveaway to one of my readers!!!

Mandatory

You must be a follower of my blog to enter my giveaways.

Check out Trading Phrases, then come back here and comment on your favorite wall decal, besides the ones mentioned! (1 Entry)

Extra Entries

Sign up for Trading Phrases Newsletter (3 Entries)

Subscribe to my blog

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Enter any of my other giveaways (1 entry per CURRENT giveaway)

Tweet ONCE Daily

#win a wall decal from Trading Phrases! 

@ShannaEAnderson

http://bit.ly/9CVZON

This giveaway ends September 29 at 9pm CT

The winner will be drawn using Random.Org

and will be notified via email. The winner will have

48 hours to reply, or a new winner will be drawn.

I received a product for review purposes only. All opinions and thoughts are mine, and I received no other compensation.

Tuesday Blog Hopping / Winners!

Welcome to my blog!!

Please leave a comment if your a new follower so I can return the favor.

I don't always comment, but always follow back, to those who were wondering!

I'm in a rush sometimes! =)

Be sure to check out all my current giveaways!

There are SO many great ones going on now!

Have a wonderful week! =]

Be sure to come back on Thursday for Talkative Thursday's Blog Hop!!

I have a few winners to announce! Thanks to everyone who entered!
Magic Cabin Grocery Cart - #68  -  Nichol

Click! Protein Powder - #41 - jhitomi

Remember, you only have 48 hours to respond to the email I sent out!!

Congrats!!!

Erno Laszlo Review & Giveaway

Erno Laszlo is an amazing company specializing in skin therapy! They offer everything from cleansers, to makeup, to eye care and so much more!!! 

I have tried so many skin products, and have never found one that I like, or even one that I would buy again.  I am so grateful to have run across Erno Laszlo!!! I was sent 2 products to review. The first was the C-Peel, which is a two phase face defoliator.

 This two-phase peel polishes and smoothes the complexion, refining dull skin and encouraging collagen production for immediate radiance. Results are visible as the skin is rejuvenated, softened and moisturized. Age-fighting antioxidants and moisturizing oils help protect, nourish and repair the skin. 

The C-Peel is extremely easy to use. You simply apply a thin layer of the peel all over face, then massage for about three minutes. Then put 2 or 3 drops of the activator into your palms, and massage onto face. Leave one for a minute, rinse, and pat dry! Easy!  

I absolutely LOVE the C-Peel. Not only is it easy to use, but the results are amazing!!!! My skin feels so refreshed and soft after use. The Peel will last awhile too. I barely put a mark in the jar! It retails for $75.00, and is definitely worth it!!!!!

The second product I received was the Regular Normalizer Shake-It. This is a shine control and tint all in one!

“Shake It” uses exclusive “toner with color” technology to control surface oils, conceal blemishes and blot excess moisturizer with a transparent hint of color.

Just shake it up, dab it on with a cotton ball and buff. With a finish this natural, even men can dare to “Shake It!” Ideal for all skin types.

This product is wonderful as well. It provides just the perfect amount of slight color. It definitely helps with excess oil on the face! "Shake It" retails for $45.00 and is available in 10 sheer shades! Love this product!! Definitely would buy both products again!!!!

Giveaway

Erno Laszlo has graciously offered to give away a C-Peel to one of my readers!!!!

Retail value - $75.00

Mandatory

 You must be a follower of my blog to enter any giveaways.

Visit Erno Laszlo, browse around, then come back here and comment with a product that you love, other then the ones mentioned in my review! (1 Entry) 

Extra Entries

 "LIKE" Erno Laszlo on Facebook (2 Entries)

Comment on any one of Erno Laszlo's facebook postings, and let me know which one! (3 Entries)

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Enter any of my other giveaways (1 entry per CURRENT giveaway)

 

Tweet ONCE Daily

#win A C-Peel Exfoliator for your face - $75 value

@ShannaEAnderson

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This giveaway ends September 27 at 9pm CT 

The winner will be drawn using Random.Org

and will be notified via email. The winner will have

48 hours to reply, or a new winner will be drawn.

I received a product for review purposes only. All opinions and thoughts are mine, and I received no other compensation.

Hop Along Friday

Welcome all new followers! Please comment so I can return the follow!

Be sure to check out my giveaways, and stay tuned for many more!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Zapi Doodle Review and Giveaway

Researchers have found more than 10,000,000 bacteria living on a single toothbrush.

How disgusting is that??

Violight toothbrush sanitizers eliminate 99.9% of germs on your toothbrush... including the H1N1 virus!

Violight offers a variety of products, like the Violight UV Wand, and the Violight Countertop sanitizer.

I was sent the Zapi Doodle Toothbrush Sanitizer in blue to review.

Like our original Zapi, Zapi-Doodle kills up to 99.9% of germs like e. coli and staphylococcus found on most toothbrushes. In just 7 minutes Zapi-doodle™ zaps germs and bacteria with proven UV technology, leaving toothbrushes clean and sanitized. Fits most standard toothbrushes and electric toothbrush heads. The blinking light tells you it’s working, and the removable drip tray makes cleaning easy.


Zapi-Doodle lets kids get creative with fun removable stickers. Place them anywhere to bring your Zapi to life. Decals for friendly pirates, cute monsters, and cuddly animals are all included for easy application to a fun new Zapi shape, complete with feet and ears!

The Zapi Doodle also comes in  PINK!

 My son has a habit of caring his toothbrush around with him, or brushing while on the couch etc., so I find his toothbrush EVERYWHERE. I am constantly buying him new toothbrush heads, as the fear of where they have been overcomes me! 

This product is wonderful!!!

All you do is insert your toothbrush, push the button, and it begins sanitizing! It will turn off when done. It holds manual toothbrushes, and electric heads, which is great because my son has an electric toothbrush. 

I would highly recommend Violight, and the Zapi Doodle!

Retails for $29.95

From now until September 30, use this coupon code for 20% of your purchase

MOMMYOFONE 

Giveaway

 Violight has graciously offered to give one of my readers the chance to win a Zapi Doodle, in pink OR blue!

Mandatory

You must be a follower of my blog to enter my giveaways.

Visit Violight, and tell me what other product you want to try other than the Zapidoodle!

Extra Entries

"LIKE" Violight on Facebook (2 Entries)

Follow Violight on Twitter (2 Entries)

  Subscribe to my blog

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Enter any of my other giveaways (1 entry per CURRENT giveaway)

 

Tweet ONCE Daily

#win a Zapi doodle toothbrush sanitizer @violight

Ends 9/18

 http://bit.ly/boSlfR

This giveaway ends September 18 at 9pm CT 

The winner will be drawn using Random.Org

and will be notified via email. The winner will have

48 hours to reply, or a new winner will be drawn.

I received a product for review purposes only. All opinions and thoughts are mine, and I received no other compensation.

Please only comment on this posting if entering the giveaway! Thanks!