A Modern Girl's Guide

Square36 Review

2012-02-13T16:28:00.003-05:00

I love doing yoga and my husband is really into MMA. We both have had a hard time finding an exercise mat that is both comfortable and durable. Recently I discovered Square36, a company that produces the worlds greatest workout mat!

Square36 is 3 times bigger and 2 times thicker than the majority of mats. It is perfect for everyday home work outs. It is 6' x 6' making it very easy to turn any room into your private gym! Square36 is made from the highest grade of non-toxic material.

My husband and I instantly fell in love with this exercise mat. It is big enough that we were able to try couples yoga, which is fantastic! I was impressed with the quality of Square36, we have used our mat everyday for about 2 weeks and it has shown no signs of wear. It is so comfortable I could take a nap on it! Square36 doesn't have to be just for exercising, you can also let your kids enjoy the mat! It is extremely easy to clean so need to worry about germs! I highly recommend Square36!

Be sure to visit

http://www.square36.com/ to learn more and to purchase your own!

Square36 is offering all my readers a coupon code! Enter moderngirl36 and receive free shipping!!!!

*This is not a paid post. All opinions are my own. The Review was provided free of charge by the company and/or representing PR firm*

Mom's Luck- Guest Post from Jermaine Haynes

2012-02-13T10:19:00.000-05:00

My mom recently told me about her experience with http://www.t1internet.net/ while she was at work and how much easier it made updating their business website. She was talking about how the bandwidth they had at their office was just not enough to keep up with their growing need so she convinced her boss to switch and things have been so much easier. The reason it applies to me is that I'm having the same issues at my office and since I am in charge of all the things we hire out I'm the one who's going to be responsible for suggesting it to my boss. He has a really hard personality though, so it's not going to be an easy sell. He doesn't like to spend money on anything were not already spending money on and technology is a particularly tough thing to get him to buy into because he like to be able to see and touch what he purchases. I can't blame the man but I really wish he would stop being so hardheaded!

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Ralphie May

2012-02-10T21:48:00.002-05:00

My husband and I love watching stand up comedy! A couple years ago we went to our first live show at the Funny Bone in Columbus. We were able to see Lavell Crawford! If you don't know who he is you are missing out! He was a contestant on the Last Comic Standing and most recently joined the cast of the AMC show Breaking Bad. He also appears frequently on the Chelsea Lately.

Lavell was so funny at the comedy club. It made me love stand up even more! After the show he did a little meet and greet with the audience and I was able to get my picture with him!

I was able to surprise my husband last week with extremely great seats to the Ralphie May show in Lima! The show is just a couple weeks ago and I am so excited! If you like stand up comedy and you haven't seen any of Ralphie May's videos, then I highly suggest you watch the video below!! He is one of our favorites! I am hoping we get the chance to meet him too!!

Here is a clip from one of Ralphie's shows...

Lovable Labels Review/Giveaway Ends 2/20

2012-02-09T15:51:00.001-05:00

I put labels on everything, especially items that I loan out. Every book and movie in my home has a label with my name in them. They are also what helps me stay organized. I was thrilled when I recently discovered Lovable Labels. I absolutely love their products, they are super cute and affordable!

I was recently sent their Friendship Pack to review. I was so impressed when they arrived! The Friendship Pack is so amazing because not only do you receive 120 personalized labels but you also get the Friendship Sampler, which includes 40 FREE labels for you to give to someone else!

Not only are these extremely practical, your children will love them!! Payten had so much fun putting his awesome personalized dinosaur stickers on his toys!

Giveaway

One lucky reader is going to win their own Friendship Pack from Lovable Labels PLUS a Friendship Sampler!

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Thanks for entering and GOOD LUCK!

Giveaway will end on 2/20 at 12:01 a.m.

Winner will be chosen at random via random.org

*This is not a paid post. All opinions are my own. Review and Giveaway were provided free of charge by the company and/or representing PR firm*

Freebie Alert...

2012-02-04T11:39:00.003-05:00

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Armpocket Review and Giveaway Ends 2/17

2012-02-04T01:01:00.000-05:00

I love to listen music while I am running! One of the challenges I face is figuring out what do with my iPhone and house key!? I have tried several different armbands but they were either uncomfortable, too big, or came apart. I recently received an armband from Armpocket!

I was sent the Armpocket Sport i-20 for my review. I instantly fell in love! This Eco-friendly product made from recycled material and soft natural bamboo rayon is extremely comfortable.

Not only is this Armband water resistant that protects your device from moisture buildup, it has a full access touch-thru window makes it super easy to change songs! Another great feature is the velcro vented strap for extended use. The stylish ergonomic strap is made with memory foam making it slip free!

Here is what really sets Armpocket apart from other armbands... multiple interior pockets! Yep, 20 glorious cubic inches of storage space! With 3 pockets you will never have to worry about where to put your keys, credit card, and cash! BRILLIANT!

This awesome armbands are extremely durable. They are machine washable which is wonderful!! My husband and I both use our Armpocket and have recommended it to several friends!

They will fit most smartphones and MP3 players! Armpocket offers several different models,

sizes, and colors.You can see all of their amazing products by visiting their website. http://www.armpocket.com

Giveaway

One of my lucky readers will win their very own Armpocket!

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*This is not a paid post. All opinions are my own. Review and Giveaway were provided by the company at no cost*

Mr. Chewy Review

2012-02-03T00:45:00.002-05:00

I have the two most amazing dogs in the world. Although at times they can be a handful, they are my babies and are spoiled rotten! Rambo is our Bullmastiff, he is 4 yrs old and 155 lbs. He looks very intimidating but he is nothing more than a gentle giant. In 2011 we welcomed his sister, Krush. She is an English Bulldog, at 9 months old she is already 50 lbs. I recently got the opportunity to spoil them both a little more thanks to Mr. Chewy.

Mr. Chewy is online store for pet lovers! They offer over 70+ brands of products! When I saw Mr.Chewy's selection I was ecstatic. Rambo suffers from severe food allergies including most proteins found in dog food and treats, making extremely difficult to find things he isn't allergic too. Once I started browsing through all the different items I found a lot of products that Rambo could enjoy without me having to worry about his allergies!

Here are some of the items that Rambo and Krush got to review:

Pet Naturals of Vermont Breath Bites for Dogs

Blue Buffalo Blue Health Bars Baked with Fish & Sweet Potato

ZiwiPeak Good-Dog Venison Dog Treats

Dogswell Happy Hips Lamb & Rice Dog Treats

Blue Buffalo Blue Bones Regular, Small & Mini Natural Dental Chew Bones

Krush and Rambo love all of them, my personal favorite are the Vermont Breath Bites. I could tell a difference in their breathe almost immediately! The ZiwiPeak Good-Dog Venison Dog Treats are a big hit with them both! They get very excited when they see they bag of treats.

I am very impressed with everything Mr.Chewy has to offer for dogs and cats. On top of tons of great treats and food, you can also purchase potty pads, flea and tick medicines, and kitty litter. I really like the subscription ordering. I am constantly having to go out and get dog food, with subscription ordering you set the times, quantities, and the products you want delivered to your door step, making you and your pets happy! Mr. Chewy also provides prompt shipping and free shipping on orders $49 or more!

Rambo, Krush, and of course myself highly recommend Mr. Chewy to anyone with pets! To see all of Mr. Chewy's awesome products visit their website http://www.mrchewy.com! You can also follow Mr. Chewy on Facebook and Twitter!

*This is not a paid post. All opinions are my own. Review and Giveaway were provided by the company at no cost*

Friday Hops...

2012-01-26T21:38:00.000-05:00

Cafe Press Giveaway Ends 2/6

2012-01-25T22:00:00.000-05:00

Shortly after I purchased my iPhone I received the opportunity to review an iPhone case from Cafe Press! I was so excited, I have worked with Cafe Press in the past so I knew I would find something fun and unique! They had so many great cases to choose from that it took me hours to finally decide one! When I received my case I was so impressed with the quality. It is a two piece hard shell case, which is great because I have a tendency to drop my phone quite often! The inside of case is line with felt and it is very easy to access all my buttons. It fit's the fun extremely well so I don't have to worry about it falling out or sliding around. I absolutely love it!!

The selection of iPhone cases is unbelievable. You can browse through categories like Twilight, Star Trek, Funny, Modern, and many more. Here are few of some of my favorites:

I thought this was very cool!

Loved this one!!

I thought this one was so bright and cheerful!

If you want to be really unique and have you name or photo on your iPhone case, you can design your own! With step by step directions customizing your case is easy and fast! The cases are very affordable and can fit the iPhone 3g, iPhone 4, or iPhone 4S!

If you don't have an iPhone don't be discouraged, Cafe Press has so much more! Clothing, stationary, wall art, drinkware, and tons of other great products! Almost every item can be customized! To see everything Cafe Press has to offer visit http://www.cafepress.com!

Giveaway

One of my lucky readers will their very iPhone case!

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Thanks for entering and GOOD LUCK!
Giveaway will end on 2/06 at 11:59 p.m.

Winner will be chosen at random via random.org

*This is not a paid post. All opinions are my own. Review and Giveaway were provided by the company at no cost*

Wordless Wednesday...

2012-01-24T22:03:00.002-05:00

Tomorrow is my wonderful husband's birthday!

Bahaha...the one of the left is Mr. Staugler. He is going to kill me!

Happy Birthday, Kain!

I <3 you!!

iPhone 4s

2012-01-23T23:01:00.002-05:00

A few months ago, I broke down and purchased my first smart phone. I was constantly getting teased about my old phone, I told everyone that I didn't need all that fancy stuff on my phone. If I wanted to use the internet or play games I would do so on my laptop or ipod. I knew I would love an iPhone because I was never without my iPod touch. For Christmas my husband told me that if I would like one I could order the iPhone 4s. After much deliberation and research, I finally succumbed.

Never in a million years did I expect this phone to be so amazing. Tons of people prefer the Droid but I don't understand why! The iPhone 4s has a mind blowing built feature, Her name is Siri. Siri is a personal assistant, you access her with a push of a button. Cheerful she will do whatever you need, set a reminder, an alarm, send a text message, give you turn-by-turn directions, make your phone calls, and best of all she can answer almost any question. If Siri does not know the answer she will search the internet and find the answer for you.

Here is the official Apple video for Siri...

A lot of people were complaining that the iPhone has an awful battery life, I have yet to see any problems. I use my iPhone throughout the whole day, for Blogging, Facebook, Twitter, E-mail, Music, Games, and tons more. It is pretty much indestructible, I have dropped mine several times and it is like brand new! The camera is amazing! You can take high def videos and pictures and even edit them right after you take them. I am in love with my iPhone, I continue to learn new things everyday!

I hope that if you are thinking of purchasing one, this review helps with your decision! :)

Daycation!

2012-01-22T21:07:00.004-05:00

On Friday my husband and I took a little daycation to the Hollywood Casino in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. We are avid poker players and they have an amazing poker room! We started playing poker at around 7 and didn't quit until 5:30 in the morning! I could not believe how much time had gone by, guess the is why they don't have clocks in casinos! If you have never been and like casinos, then you should definitely check it out. It is beautiful.

This is a picture of the casino pulling in

There is also a hotel connected to the casino, and several great restaurants.

When you walk into the Hollywood there is a beautiful ceiling mural of the world...

I don't usually play the slot machines but I got sucked in like a vortex on a Deal or No Deal game! I put 20 bucks in and took 55 out! I wasn't as lucky as the lady next to me who won $300 on a spin! Still I was happy!

Although we had an awesome time and won a little money, the weather was AWFUL!

At home they were getting 5 inches of snow, in Lawrenceburg they got stuck with freezing rain. We woke up the next morning (with only 3 hours of sleep) and headed home thinking that the highways would be clear. We were wrong! They were still ice covered and slicker than snot. We saw several bad car accidents on the way home, making me very grateful we made it home safe, even if it did take a little longer. I am thinking we will be taking another trip for Valentines Day!!

And the winner is...

2012-01-21T21:18:00.001-05:00

Thank you to all my readers who entered the Mohawk Home Rug giveaway! The winner has been chosen via random.org...

A big congrats Number 263: Tanya Cantrell!!

You will receiving an e-mail from me shortly with all the details. Please respond within 48 hours or another winner will have to be chosen.

I will be posting several more great giveaways this week so check back for your chance to win some more prizes!

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Thanks everyone!!!

Wordless Wednesday!!!!

2012-01-17T23:02:00.003-05:00

The Ouchie Boys!

New Blog Design

2012-01-17T18:02:00.002-05:00

Hello Everyone! As you can see A Modern Girl's Guide has been made over! We absolutely love it and we have Liz from The Pepper and Her Pups to thank! She did amazing work and was a pleasure to work with. She genuinely cared about my ideas and listened to what I wanted to get out the design. Take a look around and leave some feedback on the new design and if you would like Grab Our Button! Conveniently located in the top right corner of the page you will see where you can now follow us on Twitter,Facebook,Google+ Pintereset and Subscribe to our newsletter! If you are in the market for a new blog design, button, header, and much more then be sure to visit check out The Pepper and Her Pups. Her prices are extremely affordable and she does a fantastic job! A BIG thanks to Liz for all of her hard work!!!!

Free Downy Sample

2012-01-17T15:05:00.001-05:00

Starting today (Tuesday 1/17/2012) at 5:00pm EST Downy is going to be giving away 2012 samples each day! Visit Downy's Facebook page here for your FREE Downy Unstopables sample!

New Products from EdenFantasys!

2012-01-15T21:05:00.002-05:00

EdenFantasys never ceases to amaze me. They have grown from being an online adult shop to now carrying some fantastic beauty supplies! Over the past few months I have grown extremely fond of all the their products! I recently discovered some new additions to EdenFantasys beauty line.

Here are few items that I will definitely being trying:

Terme trio hair care set – sensual kit

This kit includes a mini Bianco Breeze Hair & Body Powder, Terme Tresses Ultimate Softening Shampoo & Terme Tresses Ultra Hydrating Conditioner!

When I came across this I Love You Babydoll lingerie It was love at first sight!

You can also purchase great makeup kits, bath and body, and sex toys from the privacy of your own home! Best part is they are extremely affordable! There are some awesome perks for shopping at EdenFantasys. They are also offering new and exciting promotions that are unbeatable. The EdenPoints program is another awesome reason to become a EdenFantasys member. You can earn points that can be converted into a gift card! Earn points by rating a product, adding items to a wish list, adding items to compare, writing a review, requesting an assignment and more! Who doesn't love free stuff?

You can view all of these great products and more by visiting their website:

http://www.edenfantasys.com/

*I am a part of the EdenFantasys Blogger Program and receive gift cards to try out new products. All opinions are my own*

25 Homemade Face Masks

2012-01-13T22:36:00.003-05:00

I am always on the lookout for new face scrubs. I can't even begin to tell the amount I have spent on facial products. For the most part I have pretty clear skin but unfortunately I do have some really stubborn blackheads (nasty!) I ran across this on Pinterest and thought I would share. 25 DIY facial masks for 6 different skin types. I was pretty impressed with how easy they are to make! They are made from most common household products so they are CHEAP! Here is the link I hope you find them useful!
http://beauty.about.com/od/skinflaws/a/facemasks.htm

Hoppin Along!

2012-01-12T22:04:00.000-05:00

Clothes Hoarder

2012-01-12T21:47:00.001-05:00

One big goal of mine for 2012 is to be more organized! I decided I should start with my clothes. Not realizing the project at hand was going to take me 5 hours. I could not believe that amount of clothes I had. I have problem when it comes to throwing or giving clothes away. Most of the items in my closet were things I wore as a teenager and just couldn't part with. I would tell myself that I one day I fit into those size 0 jeans I wore when I was 16, my husband was laughing pretty hard at me as I tried on each piece to make sure it didn't fit. I had the hardest time letting go of these clothes!

I felt like a crazy clothes hoarder, I mean who keeps 10 pairs of jeans that are 3 sizes too small and 7 years old? Coming to terms that I was never going to wear over half these items made it much easier to discard them. I was even able to give several shirts, hats, and belts to my niece, at least I know she will take care of them! Most of the clothes I had were donated to some local needy families, and that also made me feel better! After hours of sorting, I got rid of 3 contractor size garbage bags full of clothes!! Both my dresser and closet can breathe a little easier in their new found space!

Am I the only one who has this problem? I would love to know if anyone else has a similar issue!

Mohawk Review/Giveaway Ends 1/20

2012-01-05T01:07:00.000-05:00

I love decorating! I get super excited when I find something new for our home! I recently got the opportunity to work with Mohawk Home. You may recognize the name because Mohawk is one of the most popular brand when it comes to flooring, commercial and residential. In the 1800's it became the one of the first American carpet manufacturers.

I was able to chose a Mohawk Home rug to review! I chose the Multicolor Select Strata Area Rug, it is 5" * 8" making it a perfect fit for my living room. It is absolutely beautiful, full of detail, color, and it is extremely soft.

I was very impressed with the durability of the rug, Since we spend the majority of our time in the living room, our rug has really had some traffic. Our 2 hyper active dogs are constantly playing and sleeping on the rug, they like to make messes which means I vacuum ALOT! I have yet to see any type of wear on our Mohawk Home rug.

Before After

As you can see in my before and after pictures, it really brightens up the room, and gives it a more cozy feel!

Home has several different categories of flooring to choose from: bath rugs, outdoor, kitchen rugs, and accent rugs are just a few. You will find tons of different styles, patterns, colors, and sizes in each category. There is a rug for any style of decor.

I love this Kahala Outdoor Rug!

And this Geo Spa Patchwork bath rug

Mohawk Home Rugs are carried by some of the most famous retailers. You can purchase them at Home Depot, Lowe's, Walmart, Bed Bath & Beyond, Menards, and several more. Find out more and see all of Mohawk Home's fantastic products at http://www.mohawkhome.com

Giveaway

One of my very lucky readers will win a Mohawk Home Rug up to $150!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Thanks for entering and GOOD LUCK!
Giveaway will end on 1/20 at 11:59 p.m.

Winner will be chosen at random via random.org

*This is not a paid post. All opinions are my own. Review and Giveaway were provided by the company at no cost*

It's A New Year!

2012-01-04T23:20:00.001-05:00

We have official said goodbye to 2011, one of my better years. I got married, went to my first concert (Bob Seger), added a new member to our family (Krush), had a very good year with my job, and my husband switched career paths to pursue something he loves.

For the first year ever, I made some New Year resolutions. Here are a few:

1. This WILL be the year that I quit smoking for good!
2. I WILL focus more on my health, physical and mental.
3. My husband and I WILL go to Vegas!

Those are 3 of my 4 BIG resolutions. The 4th one is to compete and to finish The Tough Mudder competition, a grueling obstacle course created my the British Special Forces. This takes place in late October in Kentucky. Kain and I will start training for this next week. I don't care what place I finish in, I just really want to be able to finish. I am the most nonathletic person I have ever seen! Hopefully with hard work and determination, I will complete all 27 events!

2012 I embrace you with open arms! This is my year to be the best me I can be!

Happy New Year Everyone!!

And the winner is...

2012-01-03T11:12:00.000-05:00

The winner for the McNeill Designs game pack has been chosen via Random.org

Congratulations #67 Misty!

Thanks to everyone who entered! Be sure to check back this week for an AWESOME giveaway!

McNeill Designs Game Review and Giveaways Ends-1/1

2011-12-20T16:56:00.001-05:00

In our home we love games! Card games, video games, and board games! Thats why I am happy to introduce you to McNeill Designs. They offer great games that appeal to everyone of all ages! I was lucky enough to be able to review a couple of their very fun and unique games!

I received You've Been Sentenced and Twisted Fish! Both are excellent games.

You've Been Sentenced is one of the funnest games I have played in a long time. Everyone gets dealt 10 cards face down that have random words on them. Each word has a different point value. You make words out of your cards and if the the sentence makes sense then you get the points. If someone objects to your word then you have to explain your sentence and other players take a vote.You can play with 3-10 players from ages 8 and up. There are several other methods of play that are also really fun.

Whether you are 8 or 88 this games is hysterical! It has won several awards including the 2007 Spewgie best family game! We played it on Thanksgiving night after a few adult beverages so you can imagine the sentences that were created! This game can be an adult game or a family fun game!

Twisted Fish is another amazing game! A creative spin an Go fish! You must be specific when asking other players for cards.The cards are extremely unique. Zingers are cards that allow you to break the rules making the game very exciting! It challenges you to remember every question the is asked! A great game for everyone!

Both these games are fun, unique and best of AFFORDABLE! You will laugh and enjoy time with family and friends! Visit McNeill Designs website to see all of their terrific games!

Giveaway

McNeill Designs is going to give one of my lucky readers

You've Been Sentenced and Twisted Fish!

New Car...Maybe?

2011-12-20T14:48:00.001-05:00

Kain and I have been a one vehicle family for as long as I can remember. It generally works out well, but sometimes it can been a real pain! He usually comes home covered in mud and muck from work which causes the car to get dirty. He really needs a truck for work and it is pretty hard transporting a 155 lb dog in backseat of an Alero.

I would love to get a new car! We have been going back in forth with for a while. We just paid our car off so currently we have no car payment, and that is wonderful! We always do our research before making any big purchases.

There are several options, other than going to a dealership, when it comes to buying a car. Craigslist, e-bay and other online forums are some great alternatives. They are even websites that will help you with your Car Transport whether you are buying a new car or moving and need your vehicle shipped. New car or not, I am thankful for the car I do have!

Are a lucky winner???

2011-12-16T17:20:00.000-05:00

Hello Everyone!

Thanks to random.org we have some giveaway winners!

Homespacollection winner is Entry #24 Ellen ross

Erin Condern $25 gift card winner is Entry #45 Kandi

Collil Adi Baksi Scarf winner is Entry #26 Ellen ross

Congrats to you both! You will recieve an e-mail me from me shortly with all the details! Ellen you are one lucky lady! Thank you everyone who entered!

I have several other great giveaway coming up so be sure to sign up to my newsletter and get notified in your inbox of great new giveaways and posts!

Thanks everyone!!!

Buying a Home

2011-12-16T16:55:00.000-05:00

Kain and I have lived together the majority of our relationship. We have always rented, lately we have really been considering buying our first home. Now that we are married we think that is time for us to have our own home. We feel as if we are just throwing our money aways renting when we could be paying a mortgage. Renting really stinks when you want to paint...I have being dying to redo our bathroom, but then I starting to think why would invest my money into a house that isn't even mine?

The housing market in our town is unbelievable, they are practically giving homes away here! We have been looking online at the houses for sale in our area and I have found a couple that I fell in love with. In fact we are even pondering buying my mother-in-law's home in the spring. It really is a great house with tons of space. One of the major qualities I am looking for in a house is a big yard. Our 2 dogs need a yard to play in and we need one where we can relax! The price she is asking is fantastic!

I found while researching that there are tons of home loans! First time home buyer, a rural area loan, and even a VA Loan! The options are endless! I have been day dreaming of all the different home DIY projects we could do together. Any advice on buying a home is greatly appreciated!

Guest Article

2011-12-12T22:28:00.000-05:00

As you may know my husband, Kain, is a green house manager, he recently wrote an article on Poinsettia's. It was so educational and since this is Poinsettia season I asked him if I could share it with all of you. So here it is...

Poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) remain one of the most popular holiday flowers. The poinsettia is native to southern Mexico, however it is likely that at least one poinsettia can be found in nearly every household and business during the December holiday season. Hybridizers have expanded the range of colors from the familiar red to pastel yellow and vibrant bi-colors. This year Nature's Green will carry Red, Pink, White, Marble, and Glitter. Sizes will vary from 2" wicked mini's, 6", 8", and 10" poinsettia's. Nature Green has top quality poinsettia’s plant selection is of up most importance when purchasing a poinsettia. Select plants with large, brightly colored bracts (showy petal-like leaves) that are not wilted, broken, or damaged. Look for healthy leaves at the base of the plant. The true flowers are the yellowish button-like structures in the center of the bracts. Avoid plants where the true flowers are shedding pollen or falling off. Bracts normally do not last for long periods after the true flowers fade. However with proper care, Bracts should remain attractive indoors through the holiday season and often until Valentine’s Day.

Inspect poinsettias for insect pests. These uninvited guests tend to stick around long after the holidays. Carefully wrap plants before taking them outdoors. Brief exposure to cold temperatures can cause the leaves and bracts to drop. When poinsettias reach their final destination, unwrap plants carefully and place them in a sunny location away from cold drafts or heat sources. Temperatures between 60 and 70 degree F are best. Check the soil daily to determine whether the plant needs water. When the soil is dry to the touch, water the plant thoroughly. Water should flow freely out the bottom of the pot. Discard the excess water because plant root systems can be damaged by sitting for long periods in saucers full of water.

Most people discard their poinsettia’s after the holidays. However, it is possible to keep the plant and get it to bloom again next season. This process may seem rather overwhelming at first, but it is rather easy and very rewarding. For more information on Spring, Summer, and Fall Care and reblooming, stop in for the seminar on Dec. 3 where you can also pick out a live tree and greens.

Kain Staugler
Greenhouse Manager
Nature’s Green

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Eden Fantasys Gift Guide

2011-12-08T17:20:00.001-05:00

I have 3 older sisters and every year for Christmas we do a girl's night out where we exchange our gifts. This year I decided to get each of my sisters a little something for them from Eden Fantasys. The timing couldn't have worked out any better because they just launched their new beauty products!

Not only can find some great sex toys for the bedroom and you can find great beauty and products for the bathroom! They have some amazing new products that would make great stocking stuffer's or the perfect gift for your BFF's! You can even purchase makeup!

Like most women I am huge fan of lip gloss! I was instantly drawn to the Winter Wonder Lip Gloss trio! This set includes 3 different gloss': vanilla frost, pink icicle, and gold glimmer! They give hydrate your lips while giving them a lasting shine! Best part is they are flavored!

I also loved the eye shadow palette! You can choose between 3 different color palettes:

Annabelle Eye Shadow Palette: Bat your lashes in berry and plums

Lola: Peachy-keen shadows take you day-to-night

Peony: A bouquet of pretty-in-pink shadows

Each palette contains 8 different shades so you can create your own perfect blend!

All of Edenfantasys products are extremely affordable making holiday gift giving less stressful and more fun! Visit Edenfantasys website to see more of their amazing new products!

*This is not a paid post. All opinions are my own. Review and Giveaway were provided by the company and/or representing PR firm*

Homespacollection Review and Giveaway Ends-12/17

2011-12-08T01:31:00.002-05:00

Everyone wants to look their best. I know I have spent tons of money on products that claim to give you AMAZING skin but I've never see any results. That was until I discovered homespacollection.com! Homespacollecion offers skin care products for pre-teens to pre-menopause.

I was sent the SDS Renewal Cream and the SDS Instant Glow to review. I fell in love just days into using both the products!

The SDS Renewal Cream is an anti-aging cream that removes dead skin cells and helps produce new healthy skin cells, giving you a youthful glow! I could tell a difference the first time I used the renewal cream. My has never felt or looked so soft!

I was also amazed by the SDS Instant Glow! This product uses using light reflecting micro-spheres to diffuse light and help hide lines and wrinkles giving your skin a youthful glow. I can honestly say that both of these products work wonders. Both are anit-aging products that give you an almost instant result.

They offer a wide variety of facial and body products for men and woman. It doesn't matter your skin type, homespacollection has something for everyone, young and old! Not sure of your skin type? Take a short survey to insure you get the perfect product for your skin!

Homespacollection's products were previously only available in spas and high-end beauty retailers. You can now find all of their wonderful products by visiting their website, homespacollection.com.

Giveaway

Thanks for entering and GOOD LUCK!
Giveaway will end on 12/17 at 11:59 p.m
Winner will be chosen at random via random.org

*This is not a paid post. All opinions are my own. Review and Giveaway were provided by the company and/or representing PR firm*

Erin Condren $25 Gift Card Giveaway-Ends 12/16

2011-12-01T16:31:00.000-05:00

I love personalized products! That's why I am so excited when I received the opportunity to work erincondren.com, an online store specializing in personalized items.

I think Erin Condren's story of success is truly inspirational. Erin is a mom of two (twins), who started her successful business by selling personalized stationary from her home. She took her products to home shopping parties, after several parties Erin decided to begin selling her customized paper products online. Her website included photo cards, address labels, gift labels, custom business cards, and personalized growth charts. Erin's business continued to grow into what it is today.

Erincondren.com has an amazing selection of customized products like Cancer Awareness Products, iPad Stickers, Kids Journals, and so much more!

I recently purchased an iPhone and I am in love with erincondren.com customized iPhone cases! This is definitely on my list for Santa!

Here are some of the other great products you can find at erincondren.com

I adore these photo trays!

Or these Spirit Stickers, perfect to show your team spirit!

Erincondren.com is extremely affordable. Their products would make GREAT Christmas gifts! There is something for everyone! To see all of their wonderful personalized products erincondren.com

Giveaway

One of my lucky readers will win a $25 Gift Card to erincondren.com

Thanks for entering and GOOD LUCK!

Giveaway will end on 12/16 at 11:59 p.m

Winner will be chosen at random via random.org

*This is not a paid post. All opinions are my own. Review and Giveaway were provided by the company and/or representing PR firm*

Winners!

2011-12-01T13:38:00.000-05:00

Thank you to everyone who entered the Coolil Zohara Printed Tights and the ApartStyle giveaway! The winners have been randomly chosen via random.org.

Coolil Zohara Printed Tights- #6 Edelis

Apartstyle.com -#39 Ada Hilton

I have sent you both an e-mail with all the details!

They are 2 new giveaways running so be sure to enter for some more awesome prizes!!

Coolil Adi Bakshi Scarf Giveaway- Ends 12/15

2011-12-01T12:30:00.003-05:00

I obviously love all of Coolil's products. A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of introducing you all to Coolil designer print tights. Today I would like to share with you Coolil Adi Bakshi Scarves! These designer scarves are the perfect accessory for winter. Not only will you look extremely fashionable but you will be warm!

You never have to waste time trying to find the perfect to way to a wear a scarf again, because these designer scarves are made with a button for easy but chic look!

Anytime I can look like a million bucks and only have to spend pennies, I am a happy girl. You can buy a Adi Bakshi Scarf for $20-$30! That is a steal! I bet someone on your holiday shopping list would love one of these.

Coolil has a great selection of designer scarves that will make a great a addition to any outfit! You choose from from chiffon, knit, and cotton scarves. I love how unique and fun the Adi Bakshi designers scarves are!

This pink cotton scarf is my favorite!

Coolil has wonderful products like jewelry, belts, and even diaper bags! To see everything Coolil has to offer visit their website http://www.coolil.com/ and to see their whole collection of Adi Bakshi Designer Scarves visit http://www.coolil.com/brands/adi-bakshi/.

Giveaway

One of my lucky readers will win their very own Adi Bakshi Scarf!

Thanks for entering and GOOD LUCK!

Giveaway will end on 12/15 at 11:59 p.m

Winner will be chosen at random via random.org

*This is not a paid post. All opinions are my own. Review and Giveaway were provided by the company and/or representing PR firm*

MyPublisher Holiday Cards Giveaway Ends 12/6

2011-11-29T19:02:00.001-05:00

This is my first Christmas being married, so of course I was going to be sending out holiday cards for the first time! When I got the opportunity to work with MyPublisher on a review of their Holiday Cards, I was more than thrilled!

Creating your perfect holiday cards are made easy with step by step instructions. Their selection of cards is unbelievable, the hardest part is deciding which amazing style to choose! Once you make your selection, just simply upload a photo! You can add up to 4 photos on a card. Personalize your card with a signature on the front, you can also add a message on back! Pick out your envelopes and envelope liners. When your all finished MyPublisher will ship your cards for FREE!

I love our Holiday Cards! They arrived FedEx just days after I placed my order. They were neatly packaged and wrapped in tissue paper.The quality of the picture and card is amazing. I was really impressed with MyPublisher. The whole process was very simple and fast! Since we had a small family wedding ceremony, I chose to use one of wedding pictures to share with family and friends who weren't there in person.

MyPublisher also offers photo books, stationary, calendars, invitations, and scrapbooking pages! These would make amazing Christmas gifts! They are a fun and unique way to share all life's great moments!

Giveaway

MyPublisher is going to give one lucky reader a $50 Gift Certificate to order their own Holiday Cards!

iDerma Review

2011-11-21T22:51:00.001-05:00

Who doesn't want to look their best? Even as a younger woman I am already worried about "laugh lines" and "crows feet", which is why I am so thankful I discovered iDerma!

Here is a little about them:

"Welcome to iderma.com. iDerma was founded by Dr. Gregory Nikolaidis of Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery in Austin, Texas as a means of making the professional grade skin care products he recommends to his own patients available to all consumers in a direct, convenient way - over the internet. The products that we carry are made with the finest ingredients to ensure exceptional quality skin care. Many of our products are available only through a dermatologist and cannot be purchased at a spa or department store."

Daily skin care is a major part of most women's beauty regimens. iDerma is the one stop shop for all things skin care! They have amazing products like the SkinMedica Acne System! It contains 3 products to reduce the number of bacteria on skin's surface, prevent pores from clogging, and it reduces the number bacteria found on the skins surface!

They have a huge selection of anti aging skin care products. My personal favorite is the Anti-Aging Signature Kit! This kit contains IS Clinical Cleansing Complex, IS Clinical Youth Complex, IS Clinical Active Serum, and IS Clinical SPF 25 Treatment Sunscreen! Everything you will need to start sporting a more youthful glow!

iDerma offers makeup, supplements, skin care lasers, and so much more! Visit http://www.iderma.com/ to learn more about their amazing products!

FREE shipping, FREE samples, 115% price match guarantee, and a 30 day money back guarantee!

Also, iDerma is a part of Westlake Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery, locations in Westlake, North Austin, Round Rock, Marble Falls, and Lakeway, Texas. Spa rejuvenation, acne treatments, and beast augmentations are just a few of the many procedures offered. You can learn more about them and schedule a FREE consultation at http://www.westlakedermatology.com/.

*This is a sponsered post brought to you by iDerma.com*

Blog Hop!

2011-11-18T18:20:00.003-05:00

Coolil Review/Giveaway Ends 12/1

2011-11-17T21:52:00.003-05:00

There is one thing that reminds me to be thankful for the cold weather...FASHION! I love fall and winter clothes, the sweaters,boots,and tights! This is the perfect time to introduce to you Coolil, an online designer boutique!

I just absolutely love their collection of designer print tights. They are original prints making them very unique and stylish. Breathe new life into an old boring outfit with these fab tights! My motto is why fit in when you can stand out, and with these tights you will do just that! You honestly can't go wrong! Here are a few styles of the large Zohara Tight Collection:

These Love Text Print Tights Grey and Black are on my Christmas list!

How unique and trendy are these Geometirc Print Tights Medium Grey & Black?

Love these Gold Ornament Print Tights Black & Gold for the holidays!

How can you not fall in love with these? The best part is Coolil is that they are extremely affordable! You will definitely get a bang for your buck! Check out this awesome video, wearing Zohara Tights is like wearing piece of art!

Zohara Designer print Tights from Cool Shopping on Vimeo.

To view all of Coolil's great products and purchase these amazing designer print tights visit http://www.coolil.com!

Giveaway

Apart Style Review/Giveaway Ends 11/30

2011-11-16T13:17:00.002-05:00

Like every woman in the world, I love clothes! I recently discovered Apartstyle.com and just had to share this very modern online clothing store. Here is a little information about Apartstyle:

"Debuting September 2010, Apartstyle.com makes it possible for American women to discover what women overseas have known since 1977 (when Apart first launched)—that when it comes to fashion, you never have to sacrifice quality for stand-out style and craftsmanship.

Not just a clothing brand, but a style-conscious state-of-mind. A reminder that fashion should feel good and shopping should always be fun and empowering. Apart provides a new one-stop source for women who love contemporary fashion, trends and styling their own looks, but still need to dress for their everyday lives."

For my review I received a Plaid Ruffled Tux Shirt, prefect for this fall season. I just love this shirt. It is a very modern spin on the classic plaid shirt. This shirt is very soft and comfortable, It is made of Polyester, Cotton, and Elastane making it a tad stretchy for a great fit! The ruffled detail allows this shirt to easily become dressy.

Apartstyle.com has an amazing selection of clothing items!

I just love these flared pleat trousers. Prefect for the workplace or a night out!

Another one of my favorites is this classic prep cardi!

Visit Apartstyle.com to view all of their great items!

Giveaway

Tokii Review

2011-11-12T12:34:00.003-05:00

Play.

Learn.

Love.

Tokii is a completely free website built to bring couples together through fun creative DiscoveyGames. It is a private website, so your information will never be shared! It is very easy to get started, just sign up, fill out a couple of surveys, and start exploring.

One thing that I really liked about Tokii is the LoveZones. You take a short survey about what is important to you in your relationship and based on your answers you receive your 3 top LoveZones. This lets your partner know exactly what you need from him or her.

Tokii makes communication fun with tons of great categories to choose from such as: entertainment, health, parenting, and sex! Being a newlywed, at times I find it difficult to communicate with my husband about sex. So I decided we should play some DiscoveryGames from the sex category on Tokii.

The games were so fun! We found ourselves laughing, giggling, learning about each other's needs, and best of all communicating. The sex games were great, there are several you can pick to play, one of our favorites is the From Then Till Now. This game ask questions that compare your current sex life to your present one. What you miss from then and what your love from now.

I highly recommend Tokii for all couples no matter how long you have been together! Communication is truly the key and Tokii makes it easy and fun! Go sign up at www.tokii.com and start playing!

*This is a sponsored post brought to you by Tokii*

EdenFantasys

2011-11-10T16:39:00.003-05:00

I just love EdenFantasys! They have fun products, many of which I plan on purchasing as gifts!

I plan on buying the Wahl Mini Wand rechargeable massager kit – wand massager for a friend's bridal shower! This is a full body massager that is the same size as an electronic toothbrush, prefect for traveling. You can find this item in the sex toys category.

They have a great selection of romantic sex kits for spicing up the bedroom!Like the Chocolate Dreams-Sensual Kit! This kit includes cocoa-flavored kissable body powder with a natural feather applicator; a slick, water-based warming "oil" that heats up when rubbed in your skin and when you blow on it; and a creamy, airy, kissable chocolate-flavored body cream.

EdenFantasy's is the best online adult shop I have found. They have fast and discreet shipping and whenever you place an order no matter the amount, they have several items you can choose for a free gift! How awesome is that? I hope you enjoy EdenFantasys as much as I do!

*This is not a paid post. All opinions are my own. Review and Giveaway were provided by the company and/or representing PR firm*

Still The Same...

2011-11-07T20:32:00.000-05:00

My husband and I were lucky enough to see Bob Seger in concert over the weekend and it was amazing! Yes, he is "Still the Same", actually he was better than the same! Our seats were awesome, we were 11 row aways from the stage! His opening act was country singer Frankie Ballard, who has since became a regular visitor on my Ipod playlist.

I even got a guitar pick that he tossed off stage!

Bob played for 3 1/2 hours with just a 7 minute intermission.

Not only did we get to see Bob Seger live with great seats, we had the best hotel room. My boss happens to be great friends with general manager of the Hyatt Regency which was a 2 minute walk to Nationwide Arena. He called and made our reservations for us, my boss told me the GM would make sure we were well taken care of. Boy did he understate! When we checked in on Friday afternoon the lady behind the desk told us we were in the VIP suite for 2 nights. We only planned to stay for one night.

The room is usually $250 a night, a little out of our budget! Sure enough both nights were completely free and they sent up complimentary champagne and fruit!

Needless to say, we had the most unforgettable weekend of our lives! If you are Bob Seger fan I strongly encourage you to see him live, he sounded fantastic and the show was very entertaining!

Friday Follow

2011-11-03T22:45:00.000-04:00

My Very First Concert!

2011-11-03T11:22:00.000-04:00

How sad is it that a 23 year old has never been to a concert? That is all about to change because tomorrow I am going to Columbus to attend my very first concert! Not only is it my first concert but my husband and I are going to see Bob Seger! We absolutely love Bob Seger! We have amazing seats on the floor right in front of the stage!

I am not sure what to expect but I know that it will be epic! I have tried my best to find the opening act but they are being extremely tight lipped! They are rumors that it may be Kid Rock or The Zac Brown Band! Guess we will find out soon enough!

Do you remember your first concert?

The chosen ones...

2011-10-28T11:21:00.000-04:00

Thanks to everyone who entered the Lovemode and Madison at Main giveaways!

Here are the two lucky winners picked via Random.org

Madison at Main-#8 Ada

Love Mode-#10 Ashley

Thank you!!!

Love Mode Giveaway Ends-11/4

2011-10-21T13:58:00.002-04:00

I love clothes, especially affordable stylish clothes! That is why I am thrilled to share with you Love Mode, an amazing company that offers cute and trendy juniors clothing!

I chose a super cute 3/4 sleeved shirt to review. I was really impressed with the quality, I worn and washed the shirt several times and it never shrunk nor did the color fade! The best part it is it was only $14.92!

With the great selection of dresses, shirts, bottoms, and accessories it makes it easy to find something you love. If not for yourself than LoveMode's products would make a great Christmas gift! Here are some of my favorite items:

Black Distressed Rinestone Skinny Jean for only $26.92

Or this great Zebra Print Cardigan, prefect for fall

I encourage everyone to check out LoveMode for the best selection of trendy juniors clothing!

Giveaway

One of you lucky readers will win a $25 gift card to LoveMode

Mandatory Entry

Visit LoveMode and leave me a comment below with your e-mail address telling me your favorite item!

Extra Entries

Follow A Modern Girl's Guide via GFC (1 entry)

"Like" A Modern Girl's Guide on Facebook (1 entry)

Subscribe to our newsletter (3 entries)

Vote for us here (2 entries)

Share this giveaway on your Facebook wall, Twitter or your own blog and tell me where I can read it! (3 entries)

Thanks for entering and GOOD LUCK!

Giveaway will end on 11/04 at 11:59 p.m

Winner will be chosen at random via random.org

*This is not a paid post. All opinions are my own. Review and Giveaway were provided by the company and/or representing PR firm*

Friday Blog Hops

2011-10-21T10:38:00.002-04:00

Call of Duty...Root of all Evil!

2011-10-12T21:13:00.001-04:00

When I married my husband I knew how much he loved videos games (obviously a big kid at heart). He works hard to provide for us and to make sure we live comfortably so when he plays video games I generally don't mind. As I type this post I am listen to the most annoying game in the world, Call of Duty. This is the only game that gets under my skin!

For those of you aren't familiar with COD allow me to fill you in...

COD is a online role playing game where you are part of a modernized military and you kill people. You choose your primary weapon (a gun) and then you are also allowed perks such as a bomb or hand grenade. There is map that lets you see where your opponents are, you can play complete strangers or invite your friends. The person with the most kills and least deaths wins. You get the concept.

COD isn't annoying because of the sounds of shooting guns, bombs going off, or enemy helicopters shooting people. It is annoying simply because of the blue tooth capabilities. All I hear is my husband talking to his brother about killing people or yelling because he was killed. When I say "yell" I mean screaming and cursing. The worst part is when I am on the internet, and I cause the game to "lag", oops! HAHA

If you don't have someone in your home who loves playing video games you probably are thinking my husband is a complete psychopath, but I assure you anyone who plays this God awful game does the same thing. I am considering starting a support group for wives whose husbands play COD, your husband or boyfriend plays you know this is a good idea!

These are the time I wish I had selective hearing!

Madison at Main Review/Giveaway Ends 10/20

2011-10-07T13:46:00.001-04:00

I love finding new decor items for my home so I was super excited to get the opportunity to work with Madison at Main.

Here is a little about Madison at Main:

"MadisonatMain.com is the culmination of over 100 years of combined experience in the Gift and Home Décor industry by the founders. This experience has given our team great instincts when it comes to recognizing trends in color and design.

Our goal at MadisonatMain.com is to bring great products at great prices to you, the consumer. From your first click on MadisonatMain.com, to the arrival of your purchase, every member of our team is dedicated to making your online shopping experience hassle free and satisfying."

You can find an amazing selection of home accent rugs, throw blankets, and afghans for any style decor.

For my review I received the Jacobean Flower - Spa Blue home accent rug from the Jelly Bean line!

I absolutely love this rug. Not only is the rug cute it is extremely durable. Having two dogs dragging in mud and dirt, I have had to wash my rug twice. I put it in the washer and even into the dryer and it still looks brand new. The color never faded and the rug didn't come out in pieces! Madison at Main really impressed me with the quality of their products!

If you are looking for an inexpensive way to spruce up your home, I strongly suggest you visit Madison at Main!

Giveaway

One of my lucky readers will their choice of accent rug from either the Jelly Bean or the Homefires line.

Mandatory Entry

Leave a comment here with your name and email address and tell me which of the accent rugs you would love to have in your home!

Extra Entries

Follow A Modern Girl's Guide via GFC (1 entry)

"Like" Madison at Main on Facebook (1 entry)

"Like" A Modern Girl's Guide on Facebook (1 entry)

Follow Madison at Main on Twitter (1 entry)

Follow Madison at Main's blog (1 entry)

Subscribe to our newsletter (3 entries)

Thanks for entering and GOOD LUCK!

Giveaway will end on 10/20 at 11:59 p.m

*This is not a paid post. All opinions are my own. Review and Giveaway prizes were provided by the company and/or PR firm*

Winner!!!!

2011-10-05T21:22:00.000-04:00

The winner of the $15 Gift Card is Carrie Phelps! Congratulations!

You will be receiving an e-mail from me shortly!

Thanks to everyone who entered!

Be sure to check out My Giveaway page for the latest!

Growums Review/Giveaway Ends 10/19

2011-10-05T21:06:00.002-04:00

I think it is essential for children to see and understand where are foods come from. I recently got the opportunity to work with Growums, a family ran company, that teaches children how fun it really is to watch plants grow. What a great way for kids to eat healthy foods that they have cared for and grown themselves.

I received the Pizza Garden which includes basil, oregano, pepper, tomato, 8 coco pellets, and 8 plant tags. The easy follow directions make planting a breeze! What makes Growums so awesome is their online interaction. You register on growums.com and they will send you e-mail reminders about your garden.

Your kids can visit their website and play games, view different videos, and much more! I am in love with all the Growum characters! They have great videos featuring this funny and creative animated vegetables, that teach how to care for your garden.

On the right is Elvis Parsley-Parsley. How cute is that?

I am so impressed with everything Growums has to offer. They offer many different gardens such as the taco garden, the stir fry garden, the herb garden, the salad garden, and the ratatouille garden. All the gardens are extremely affordable! I highly recommend anyone with children try Growums, I guarantee you will love them!

Giveaway

One of my lucky readers will their very own Growums Pizza Kit!

Mandatory Entry

Leave a comment here with your name and email address and tell me which of the Growum Characters you like best!

Extra Entries

"Like" Growums on Facebook (1 entry)

Follow A Modern Girl's Guide via GFC (1 entry)

"Like" A Modern Girl's Guide on Facebook (1 entry)

Subscribe to our newsletter (3 entries)

Vote for us here (2 entries)

Thanks for entering and GOOD LUCK!

Giveaway will end on 10/19 at 11:59 p.m

*This is not a paid post. All opinions are my own. Review and Giveaway prizes were provided by the company and/or PR firm*

TGIF

2011-09-30T10:37:00.000-04:00

Here are several great Friday Follow blog hops to help increase your followers!

Finally...Fall!

2011-09-26T20:48:00.000-04:00

I could not be more excited that summer is over and fall is officially here. Summer nearly kills me, I am the front end manager of a summer restaurant that is extremely busy from May to September. So when fall rolls around I am thrilled to have a break from working 12-14 hour days every weekend!

Regardless of work, fall has always been my favorite season. Pumpkins, gourds, mums, and asters are what I look forward to all year! It just so happens that this year my husband's new career as a greenhouse manage allows me first pick of all my fall favorites!

This year I decided to try my hand at floral arrangements! I pretty proud of my fall arrangement (pictured on the right). I have decided to make my own fall wreath also, I will be sure to post pictures and tips when I finish!

Obviously, I absolutely adore fall and great fall decor ideas! What are some of your fall decor favorites?

And The Winner Is...

2011-09-26T20:10:00.000-04:00

Kiki's Fashion's winner:

The lucky reader is #12 Ada Hilton!

Congrats, You will be receiving an e-mail from me shortly with all the details!

Thank to everyone who entered! The Costume Squad giveaway is still open for entries! Be sure to check it out! Great giveaway for Halloween!!

Eden Fantasys

2011-09-20T22:51:00.003-04:00

For those of you who don't like going out in public to shop for things to spice it up in the bedroom, I have the perfect solution...EdenFantasys. It is an online adult shop that has something for everyone! I am seriously in love with this website and I am so excited to be sharing it with all of you!

I was very impressed with their sexy lingerie and costumes! They have an amazing selection, I'm sure you will find something you love! EdenFantasys carries lingerie for all shapes and sizes so everyone can feel their sexiest.

The G.I. Girl is one of my personal favorites!

Or...

Or the classic lace bra and panty set

EdenFantasys also has amazing products for couples, like love games! My husband and I are avid poker players so of course I loved the Poker for Lovers. Such a fun and creative way to make things more interesting.

EdenFantasys products are extremely affordable and they have great promotions! Best of all you can check out all of their greats products right from the privacy of your own home. They have discreet shipping so no need to worry about the mail carrier knowing what you ordered! No matter what you are looking for EdenFantasys can fulfill all of your personal needs! I give EdenFantasys 5 stars!

Costume Squad $15 Gift Card Giveaway! Ends-9/30

2011-09-16T13:51:00.001-04:00

Just in time for Halloween, I am sharing Costume Squad! They have a huge selection of awesome costumes for women, men, groups, and even your dog! Costume Squad not only has a great selection of costumes, they also have tons of funny T-shirts!

Categories range from 80's T-shirts to Dog T-shirts! At Costume Squad you can find something for everyone! Their option to customize allows you to create an awesome T-shirt!

I chose the Gamblers Anonymous T-shirt from the funny T-shirts category. The best thing about Costume Squad is the quality! I was very

impressed that when I washed and dried this shirt and didn't shrink or fade!

All of Costume Squad's products are extremely affordable! They even have a Daily Shirt deal for just $6.99! These hilarious T-shirts make perfect gifts! I highly recommend checking out Costume Squad for unique T-shirts and Halloween costumes!

Giveaway

One lucky reader will win a $15 Gift Card to Costume Squad!

Mandatory Entry:

Leave a comment below with your email address and tell me your favorite item from Costume Squad!

Extra Entries:

Follow A Modern Girl's Guide (1 entry)

"Like" A Modern Girl's Guide on Facebook (1 entry)

Subscribe to our newsletter (3 entries)

Vote for us here ( 2 entries)

Thanks for entering and GOOD LUCK!

Giveaway will end on 9/30 at 11:59 p.m

*This is not a paid post. All opinions are my own. Review and Giveaway prizes were provided by the company and/or PR firm*

Friday Follow

2011-09-16T11:14:00.001-04:00

Friday Hops!

2011-09-09T11:42:00.000-04:00

Kiki's Fashions $25 Gift Card Giveaway! Ends 9/22

2011-09-08T11:15:00.004-04:00

I personally believe that a lot of women have preconceived opinions about maternity clothes. I remember hearing my sisters complain about how all maternity clothes were out of date and ugly. Boy were they wrong! I recently discovered Kiki's Fashions a online maternity store. After browsing for several minutes, I found myself wishing I was pregnant so I could wear all these cute maternity clothes!

Here is a little about Kiki's Fashions:

"Kiki's Fashions is dedicated to bringing our customers today's cute and trendy maternity clothes at low, low prices. While most maternity clothes out in the market are boxy, boring and expensive, we pride ourselves on having a wide selection of unique maternity styles at prices mostly under $20.

By selling exclusively on the Internet, Kiki's Fashions is able to maintain very low operating costs and we pass those savings on to our customers by offering prices 15%- 30% off many of our competitors. We also change our inventory often, so our customers always have access to today's hottest fashions and trends."

Kiki's Fashions offers a wide selection of cheap maternity clothes for every season and occasion. Whether you are looking for jeans, tanks, long sleeved shirts, or halter dresses they have them all at extremely affordable prices!

You can be comfortable and stylish

through your whole pregnancy with these trendy cheap maternity clothes! Right now Kiki's Fashions is have a pre-fall sale, 25% off store wide!

Need the perfect baby shower or holiday gift? Purchase a gift card from Kiki's fashions, you can't go wrong!

Giveaway

One of my lucky readers will win a $25 gift card to Kiki's Fashions!

Mandatory Entry:

Visit Kiki's Fashions and leave a comment below with you e-mail address telling me your favorite item!

Extra Entries:

Follow A Modern Girl's Guide via GFC- 1 Entry

Like Kiki's Fashion's on Facebook- 1 Entry

Like A Modern Girl's Guide on Facebook- 1 Entry

Vote for A Modern Girl's Guide here- 2 Entries

Subscribe to my newsletter-3 Entries

Thanks for entering and GOOD LUCK!

Giveaway will end on 9/22 at 11:59 p.m.

Winner will be chosen at random via random.org

*This is not a paid post. All opinions are my own. Review and Giveaway prizes were provided by the company and/or PR firm*

Couponing for Dummies?

2011-09-02T09:38:00.000-04:00

I have been wanting to start clipping coupons, but have no idea where to begin. I know TONS of bloggers talk about couponing and all the money they save, so I am reaching out for some tips and suggestions. Since I am currently working full time I don't have the time to sit and research the "how to's" of couponing. A lady on t.v. bought like 152 bottles of mustard..WHAT! I think it would be impossible to use that in one lifetime! I don't want to be an extreme couponer but saving money on things we use would be great.

I have some questions, they may seem pretty basic but I could use all the advice I can get...

Where do people get all these great coupons?

Do you plan your menu around what coupons you have?

Can you sign up with certain brands and recieve coupons in the mail?

Do all stores accept coupons?

How does the double and triple coupon days work?

Can you use duplicate coupons?

I just need to know the basics! Any advice on how to get started would be appreciated!

Friday Follow

2011-09-02T08:17:00.000-04:00

Wordless Wednesday!

2011-08-31T18:20:00.000-04:00

Some of my pictures from the Krohn's Conservatory in Cincinnati

Happy WW!!

Friday Follow

2011-08-25T22:39:00.000-04:00

Wordless Wednesday!

2011-08-24T17:42:00.000-04:00

Payten and Krush

The Hiatus is Over!

2011-08-23T13:26:00.001-04:00

After a 6 month hiatus I'm back, better than ever! Since my break a lot has changed! I started my job back in March and have been working none stop since, this season I got promoted to manager which is extremely stressful but rewarding at the same time.

The BIG news is...I am now a married woman. Kain and I had a private family ceremony on April 18th, 2011. It was the most amazing day ever! We got married at one of our favorite places, The Temple of Tolerance, in Wapakoneta, Ohio. It is a breath taking man-made rock garden, I encourage everyone to visit if possible.

Marrying my best friend was the most incredible day of my life!

Also,

on July 4th we welcomed an addition to our new family...

Meet Krush, our new English Bulldog!

I forgot how much hard work goes with having a new puppy!

But she is pretty awesome. We are teaching her to skateboard, I will be posting videos.

She loves her big brother, Rambo (our 4 year old Bullmastiff).

We couldn't be happier with all the changes so far this year! I'm very excited to be back in the blogosphere!

I have some giveaways coming up so check back soon or subscribe to my newsletter!

Beki

And A New Chapter Begins...

2011-03-12T23:00:00.001-05:00

In January, I posted that 2010 had been one the most stressful years of our lives. I can't think of one good thing that happened to us last year. So Kain and I made our own little resolution that in 2011 we would pursue happiness. We didn't have a plan but we knew that no matter what 2011 would be the year of greatness for us. We started to think of things that would make us happy. The biggest being Kain changing jobs.

He has had the same job at a local factory for 5 years making great money, but was very unhappy with several issues there. I would say at least 95% of our stress came from his job. A couple weeks ago, we discussed him quitting and finding something he loved. He majored in Biology for 4 years and knows so much about plants, He grew us a grapefruit tree from a seed, (picture on the right)! We knew that a horticulture/landscaping job would be perfect!

As a leap of faith, Kain quit his job. And the search begin for his dream job or a job that would eventually lead to his dream job. Of course not many people understood why he would ever leave such a good job making good money with amazing benefits. We just couldn't get people to see that it wasn't about the money, it was about being happy.

The day after he left his job he called and applied at several different nurseries and landscaping companies. Later that same week he had an interview at a local nursery for a greenhouse manager. We weren't sure if he met the qualifications but we knew he would be prefect for it and he could do it! This was his dream job.

We were a little nervous after not hearing from them but they called yesterday and asked him to come in this morning for a "working interview" where they would observe him working with the plants. Needless to say he did amazing and was hired on the spot and starts Monday!

In a matter of 3 months we have quit smoking( 3 weeks now), been exercising and eating right, Kain has quit his job, found another amazing one, and we set a wedding date(4-23-11)! I think it safe to say we are on the right track for the pursuit of happiness. We are blessed beyond words!

I wanted to share this because there are tons of people who feel like they get "stuck" in their crappy jobs and live miserably because of it. Let this be a lesson that with perseverance and determination anything is possible!

And so our new chapter beings...

Fitness Friday-Exercise Video

2011-03-11T15:17:00.002-05:00

I don't have a gym membership so I do all my exercising at home. I try find YouTube videos for new ideas! Recently I purchased a exercise ball (best invention ever) and I looked up different ways to use it. The exercise ball can be used as a total body workout, not just a core, make sure you are still doing 30 mins of cardio 4-5 times a week. Here is a video by Kim Strother with some great, fun ball exercises. Don't be fooled it is not as easy as it looks! I love all her exercise videos and hope you do to!

TGIF

2011-03-10T22:42:00.000-05:00

It's Just Another Manic Monday...

2011-03-06T22:03:00.000-05:00

Facebook Hop

2011-03-04T21:05:00.001-05:00

Fitness Friday-Breaking Bad Habits

2011-03-04T20:34:00.002-05:00

This is the first of many Friday Fitness posts! When I first decided that I need to become more healthy, the first thing I did was stop all of my bad habits. Thinking about it all at once was so overwhelming, the junk food, pop, smoking, how in the world was I going to quit all of this at once?!? Obviously, I was setting myself up for failure. It was going to be way too hard to quit everything at once. So to make it easier and more realistic I set 3 major goals.

First goal-No more fast food. It was the easiest goal to reach. After a week, I could tell a big difference in how I felt, I definitely had more energy and eating at home was less expensive.

Second goal- No pop. Wow, This one about killed me! I used to drink 6 Mountain Dews a day! After a few days of caffeine headaches I had kicked the pop habit. Every once in a while I "reward" myself with one can of pop.

Third Goal- To quit smoking! This was the toughest goal. This one took some time to achieve. I succeeded on my 5th attempt and I am proud to say I have been nicotine free for 2 weeks!

It may be cliche but I have learned that anything is possible once you set your mind to it!

Tiger Balm Neck and Shoulder Rub Review and Giveaway 3 Winners! Ends 3/18

2011-03-03T01:07:00.001-05:00

For as long as I can remember, I have carried all my stress in my neck and shoulders. It is pretty painful. I have to constantly take pain relievers and apply heating pads to make it feel a little better. Recently I had the opportunity to review Tiger Balm Neck and Shoulder Rub.

What a godsend! Almost instantly after applying the cream I had relief. My fiance, who is extremely athletic and had been complaining of muscles aches, tried Tiger Balm last night and he thought it worked great also! We both love the fact that it didn't leave us feeling oil, greasy, or smelly! The shape and size of the tube makes it very convenient to take on the go.

Tiger Balm also carries several other great products for muscle aches,joint and arthritis pain.You can purchase Tiger Balm online or at most local retail stores. By "Liking" Tiger Balm's Facebook page or visiting their website you can receive a $1.00 coupon for an in-store purchase!

Giveaway

3 of my lucky readers will win their very own full size tube of Tiger Balm Neck and Shoulder Rub

Rules

Leave a separate comment below for each entry you complete!

I will contact the winner via e-mail

The winner has 48 hours to respond or I will choose someone else

This contest ends at 11:59 P.M. EST on 3/18

Thank You and Good Luck

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Leave me a comment below with your e-mail address

Extra Entries

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Coupon Chief Review

2011-03-02T17:10:00.000-05:00

Like most people, I love to save money when shopping. Online shoppig is no expection. I was ecstatic when I was contacted by Coupon Chief, one of the biggest website for online coupons.

Coupon Chief has over 50,000 coupons for 15,000 different stores. You can find an online coupon code for places like Apple Itunes, Vera Bradley, or even The Holiday Inn. The website is so easy to navigate! Simply enter the name of the store or web address where you plan to make a purchase and begin to browsing through the coupon codes. Or you can find coupons by category, like entertainment, baby, health, and tons more! I was so impressed with all the amazing discounts.

Wait there is more...

Coupon Chief has an awesome program that will actually pay you when you upload a new coupon. It is so simple to participate. Just register, add your coupon code, and then every time someone uses the code you submitted you will receive 2% of the total sales! How great is that!! Saving money and making money at the same time. It really doesn't get much better than that!

Remember the next time you are shopping online to visit Coupon Chief for big savings!!

CSN Review

2011-02-27T16:45:00.001-05:00

I was lucky enough to get the opportunity to do another review for CSN. CSN is the 3rd top online retailer for home and office goods! Whether you are in the market for new dinner wear or an office desks CSN is the place to go!

With over 200 stores you will anything and everything you need! With tons of categories to browse through they make online shopping a breeze!They even offer free shipping on almost everything! I encourage everyone to visit CSN, you will be impressed!

Loveapalooza Winners!

2011-02-19T19:38:00.001-05:00

Hey everyone! Hope you are all enjoying your weekend! Below are the winners from the 9 Loveapalooza event. I will be sending each of you an e-mail with the details. If you are a winner and you don't receive an e-mail please contact me at thestauglers@frontier.com

Congrats and thanks to all of you for participating! Check back this week for more great giveaways!

Lazy Patch-#136 Krystal M.

Planet Flops-#99 Steph

One Star Design-#82 Patti

Navoh-#32 Pinchbuggies

Cafe Press-#53 Dreamer

Miss Lucy's Monograms-#87 Nola

Therma Fuse (6 winners)-
1. #79 Junebug
2. #51 Dreamer
3. #18 Amy
4. #12 RBM
5. #47 Andrea
6. # Amy O

Men's Wedding Ring-# 95 mvlauer

MuLondon-#37 Misty H.

Please reply as soon as possible so I can send your information to the company and they can send you the prize!

Thank You,
Beki

Extending Giveaways!

2011-02-14T00:16:00.000-05:00

Hey Everyone!
I decided that I will be extending my first round of Loveapalooza giveaways until the 18th at 11:59 pm EST!

If you didn't enter you still can! They are pretty awesome!

Just visit out My Giveaways page on the left hand side to see my active giveaways!!

Beki

Loveapalooza-Planet Flops Giveaway

2011-02-02T15:34:00.000-05:00

Is there such a things as too many flip flops? I think not! Planet Flops was created by Dr. Sylvie, a podiatrist and flip-flop fan from Beverly Hills. Flops are extremely comfortable and Eco friendly, made from natural Brazilian rubber.

The natural rubber has increased flexibility and cushion making them the most comfy flip flops on the market!

Not only are Flops comfy but also come in a variety of fun colors!

Like chocolate strawberry

Or Cherry

Here is my personal favorite

Watermelon!

Planet Flops offers Women, Men, and Kid sizes! A must have for summertime! With their affordable prices you can find Flops for the whole the family! You can purchase Flops and learn more about natural rubber by visiting their website.

Giveaway

Thanks to Planet Flops one lucky reader will win a pair of flops of their choosing.

Rules

Leave a separate comment below for each entry you complete!

I will contact the winner via e-mail

The winner has 48 hours to respond or I will choose someone else

This contest ends at 11:59 P.M. EST on 2/14

Thank You and Good Luck!

Mandatory Entry

"Like" Planet Flops on Facebook

Extra Entries

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Loveapalooza-One Star Designs $30 GC Giveaway

2011-02-02T14:55:00.000-05:00

"One Star Designs sells one of a kind wearable art. We make jewelry, beaded charm bracelets and so much more. Affordable wearable art for the adventurous at heart."

Every girl loves jewelry! I am happy to share with One Star Designs! A great shop with unique and fun handmade jewelry. Jenn, owner of One Star Designs, is incredibly talented. She has been creating jewelry for 25 years, her creativity shines through every piece! I am honored to have her participate in A Modern Girl's Loveapalooza.

Everything at One Star Designs is one of a kind. The quality of this jewelry is amazing, each is made with a trademark technique to ensure durability and longevity. You won't find this jewelry anywhere else!

The beaded charm bracelets are simply gorgeous

I just love these beautiful earrings!

You choose from tons of beaded charm bracelets, earrings, Gothic, and rockabilly style jewelry. Upon request, Jenn will also custom make any beaded jewelry you would like. All of the creations at One Star Designs are amazing and would make a great addition to your collection or an excellent gift!

Giveaway

One of my lucky readers will win a $30 GF to One Star Designs

Rules

Leave a separate comment below for each entry you complete!

I will contact the winner via e-mail

The winner has 48 hours to respond or I will choose someone else

This contest ends at 11:59 P.M. EST on 2/14

Thank You and Good Luck!

Mandatory Entry:

Visit One Star Designs and leave me a comment with your e-mail address telling me your favorite creation!

Extra Entries:

Follow A Modern Girl's Guide via GFC (1 Entry)

Like A Modern Girl's Guide on Facebook (1 entry)

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Subscribe to my newsletter (3 entries)

Grab my button and leave me the link where I can see it (3 entries)

Blog about this giveaway and leave me a link where I can read it (5 entries)

*This is not a paid post. I only share my honest opinion! Thanks to the company for providing the free giveaway item to facilitate this review*

Loveapalooza-Navoh Purse Giveaway

2011-02-02T13:44:00.000-05:00

"Meet Navoh, a novel brand of handbags designed in New York for the independent spirit. From the streets of SoHo to the rues de Rive Gauche Navoh channels across-the-world trends into sleek and affordable conversation pieces. This versatile collection of bags keeps New York City women, and the fabulous places they go in mind with oversized carryalls."

I was so thrilled when Navoh chose to be apart of A Modern Girl's Guide Loveapalooza. They have the most gorgeous bags! A modern girl can never have too many bags!!

Extremely stylish, Navoh brings you the hottest clutches, hobos, cross body, satchels, shoulder bags, and totes for every season. The selection of bags is incredible! Each bag has a fun, crazy lining and hidden pockets and closures. The removeable/adjustable straps make them extremely verstile!

My personal favorite for this season is the Ashley Pink ($100 Value):

"Ashley's cute, slouchy and slightly wrinkly. This bag can be carried as a top handle cutie or a slouchy messenger. Ashley is made of soft faux leather and is naturally wrinkly. She's 16 inches tall, 20 inches wide, and 8 inches thick. For extra height, she comes with an adjustable shoulder strap. Ashley loves adventure and can't wait to see the places that you will carry her …downtown to your favorite boutique…or across campus… She claims to be a calm uber chic on the outside, but on the inside she’s bursting with pink flower passion!"

Love the inside flower print!

You can buy Navoh bags on their website or at most Nordstroms!

Giveaway

Thanks to Navoh one of my very lucky readers will win the Ashley Pink Bag ($100 Value)!

Rules

Leave a separate comment below for each entry you complete!

I will contact the winner via e-mail

The winner has 48 hours to respond or I will choose someone else

This contest ends at 11:59 P.M. EST on 2/14

Thank You and Good Luck!

Mandatory Entry

Visit Navoh and leave me a comment with your e-mail address telling me your favorite bag!

Extra Entries:

Become a follower on A Modern Girl's Guide via GFC (1 entry)

"Like" Navoh on Facebook (1 entry)

"Like" A Modern Girl's Guide on Facebook (1 entry)

Vote for A Modern Girl's Guide here (1 entry)

Subscribe to my newsletter (3 entries)

Grab my button and leave me the link where I can see it (2 entries)

Blog about this giveaway and leave me a link where I can read it (5 entries)

*This is not a paid post. I only share my honest opinion! Thanks to the company for providing the free giveaway item to facilitate this review*

Loveapalooza-CafePress Giveaway

2011-02-02T11:52:00.001-05:00

"Here at CafePress, it's all about you and your passions. In a nutshell, we're the world's best destination for expressing yourself through merchandise. From your favorite T-shirt and hoodie, to the tote bag over your shoulder and bumper sticker on your car, we're here to let you express your interests. And what makes our products so unique, and so expressive, is that we don't create the designs on them. Our community of designers do - all through millions of shops we help them run."

CafePress is one of my favorite places to find unique and customized products. I got the opportunity to review a couple of their Valentine's Day products. They have so many great options, It was hard to choose! I finally settled on the XOXO hoodie and really cute personalized panties! The hoodie is awesome, 100% super fine-combed cotton fleece. It has a front zipper, hood and pockets!

I was really impressed with the panties. They are pink and white, boy brief style with a elastic waistband. I personalized mine with "I love Kain" They turned out amazing, super comfy and sexy at the same time! A perfect surprise!

CafePress has everything you can think of! Their products are great customized gifts and special events. Baby blankets, mouse pads, buttons, and tons of clothing options are just few of the many products you can find at CafePress. Their awesome customer service and easy to follow instructions will insure you get a product you will love. Right now using the code LOVEBUG you can save 20% on your whole order. You can find all this and more when you visit CafePress!

Giveaway

Thanks to Cafe Press one of my lucky readers will win a hoodie of their choice!!

Rules

Leave a separate comment below for each entry you complete!

I will contact the winner via e-mail

The winner has 48 hours to respond or I will choose someone else

This contest ends at 11:59 P.M. EST on 2/14

Thank You and Good Luck!

Mandatory Entry:

Visit Cafe Press and leave a comment below with your e-mail address telling me your favorite product!

Extra Entries:

Become a follower on A Modern Girl's Guide via GFC (1 entry)

"Like" Cafe Press on Facebook (1 entry)

"Like" A Modern Girl's Guide on Facebook (1 entry)

Vote for A Modern Girl's Guide here (1 entry)

Subscribe to my newsletter (3 entries)

Grab my button and leave me the link where I can see it (2 entries)

Blog about this giveaway and leave me a link where I can read it (5 entries)

*This is not a paid post. I only share my honest opinion! Thanks to the company for providing the free review and giveaway items to facilitate this review*

Loveapalooza-Miss Lucy's Monograms $25 Gift Certificate Giveaway

2011-02-01T23:00:00.000-05:00

Miss Lucy's Monograms offers the best and unique selection of monogrammed products. Personally I love monogrammed accessories. So I was so excited to have the opportunity to review the large zebra tote with black bottom! Personalizing the tote was so fun. There are many font and color options available. I chose the 3 initials with dots with the Boingo font in hot pink and it is gorgeous!

Not only is the bag beautiful, it is very spacious. Inside the bag is an attached pouch with a zipper great for money, credit cards and your cell phone. I use mine as a craft bag or an overnight bag!

Miss Lucy's Monograms has tons of great products to choose from. Aprons, diaper bags, hats, scarves, and laptop bags are just a few of the items you can have monogrammed! The best part is you get free personalization on every item! Monogrammed accessories make the perfect gifts and with Miss Lucy's great prices and amazing selection you can find something for everyone! Visit Miss Lucy's Monograms and check out all of the great products!

Giveaway

One of my lucky readers will win a $25 Gift Certificate to Miss Lucy's Monograms

Rules

Leave a separate comment below for each entry you complete!

I will contact the winner via e-mail

The winner has 48 hours to respond or I will choose someone else

This contest ends at 11:59 P.M. EST on 2/14

Thank You and Good Luck

Mandatory Entry

Visit Miss Lucy's Monograms and leave me a comment below with your e-mail address telling me something you would like to have

Extra Entries

Follow A Modern Girl's Guide via GFC (1 entry)

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Subscribe to my newsletter (3 entries)

Grab my button and tell me where I can see it (3 entries)

Blog about this giveaway and tell me where I can read it (5 entries)

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Loveapalooza- ThermaFuse 6 Winners!

2011-02-01T17:36:00.000-05:00

I recently wrote a review/giveaway for ThermaFuse Coil Curl. This is time I want to share with you another great product from ThermaFuse.

"We are dedicated to the professional beauty industry. We strive to make a positive impact for salons and spas by addressing vital issues such as profitability, exclusivity, education, smart marketing and more."

HeatSmart Serum is lightweight dry oil that can be used as a leave in treatment, styler and fininsher. It can be used on wet or dry or hair. We all know the damage that can be caused from blow dryers, curling irons, and straighteners, HeatSmart Serum not only protects your hair but also works to repair it.

I straighten my hair quite often so HeatSmart Serum is a product I use on a regular basis. I have tried many products that leave my hair looking oily and greasy. I noticed with the HeatSmart Serum that it does neither of those things. It leaves my hair feeling light and looking extremely healthy!

My hair seems to get quite frizzy on the ends when I straighten it but the HeatSmart Serum eliminates frizz! The serum also keeps your hair hydrated. All the ingredients found in ThermaFuse HeatSmart Serum are organic, and it smells wonderful! A must have for those who use hot styling tools!

I have tried two different ThermaFuse products and I am very impressed with both. ThermaFuse has a great selection of products! Shampoo and conditioners for specific hair needs, stylers, and treatments are just a few of the products you can find at ThermFuse.

Giveaway

Thanks to ThermaFuse 6 of my lucky readers will win their own bottle of the HeatSmart Serum!

Rules

Leave a separate comment below for each entry you complete!

I will contact the winner via e-mail

The winner has 48 hours to respond or I will choose someone else

This contest ends at 11:59 P.M. EST on 2/14

Thank You and Good Luck!

Mandatory Entry:

Visit ThermaFuse and leave me comment below with your e-mail address telling me your favorite ThermaFuse product!

Extra Entries:

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Blog about this giveaway and leave me a link where I can read it (5 entries)

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Loveapalooza- Mens Wedding Rings Giveaway

2011-02-01T12:47:00.001-05:00

As you already know, I think very highly of http://mens-wedding-rings.com/. I am so thrilled to be working with them again on this Valentine's feature!

I hosted a giveaway a couple weeks ago for a mans titanium wedding band, which was a huge success! If you didn't win you have another chance! This time for a Comfort-fit Classic Tungsten Wedding Band with Slight Dome and Polished Finish! With a retail price of $156.00 this is a great item!

I didn't really know a whole lot about tungsten metal until this giveaway! Tungsten is one of the strongest metals available, never tarnishing, bending or scratching, men's tungsten wedding bands require absolutely no maintenance. Recommended for men who work with their hands.

Tungsten and titanium are just a few of the metals Men's Wedding Rings offers. With their many design and collection options you are sure to find the perfect mans wedding band for the perfect man. Also, Men's Wedding Rings is the #1 provider of large size men's wedding rings.

Try the unique and alternative wedding bands for a more modern ring. Their prices are unbeatable and their selection is remarkable, to find all of this and more visit Men's Wedding Rings website.

Giveaway

Thanks to Mens Wedding Rings one of my lucky readers will win their very own man's tungsten wedding band!

Rules

Leave a separate comment below for each entry you complete!

I will contact the winner via e-mail

The winner has 48 hours to respond or I will choose someone else

This contest ends at 11:59 P.M. EST on 2/14

Thank You and Good Luck

Mandatory Entry

Visit Mens Wedding Rings and leave me a comment below with your e-mail address telling me your favorite ring!

Extra Entries

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Subscribe to my newsletter (3 entries)

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Blog about this giveaway and tell me where I can read it (5 entries)

*This is not a paid post. I only share my honest opinion! Thanks to the company for providing the free review and giveaway items to facilitate this review*

Loveapalooza-LazyPatch Giveaway

2011-02-01T12:45:00.000-05:00

I don't think anyone likes to be cold, I personally hate it. I absolutely hate winter and everything that it stands for, but I live in Ohio so I guess I am out of luck! However I did find something that makes the cold weather better, I happy to share with you, Lazypatch!

Lazypatch is an Australia based company that has the most brilliant products, A duvet suit and boots. The duvet suit is perfect for anyone who wants to be want to be warm and comfy, I don't know too many people who want to be cold and uncomfortable, so this perfect for everyone!

The duvet suites from Lazypatch has tons of great features like an extra large pocket for the remote! The double zip feature allows you to control air flow and the arms and legs are designed extra long so you can keep your limbs covered or you can roll them up when you need to use them! It also a drawstring waistband for quick potty breaks! The Lazypatch boots are great too! Ultra soft leather/suede soles. Perfect for curling your legs up underneath you while on the couch and sturdy enough to walk around the house.

The best part is that the Lazypatch Duvet Suit can really save you money on your heating bill. Unlike the snuggie the suits cover your whole body and are 4- 5 times warmer! So not only are you staying warm and comfy, you are saving money and helping the environment!

The suits come in some fantastic colors and prints! Visit Lazypatch's website and chem them all out!

Giveaway

One of my lucky readers will win their very own Lazypatch suit and boots of their choice ( a $200 value!)

Rules

Leave a separate comment below for each entry you complete!

I will contact the winner via e-mail

The winner has 48 hours to respond or I will choose someone else
This contest ends at 11:59 P.M. EST on 2/14

Thank You and Good Luck

Mandatory Entry

Visit Lazypatch's website and leave me a comment below with your e-mail address telling me your favorite suit!

Extra Entries

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"Like" Lazypatch on Facebook and state there what you would buy your partner for

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Blog about this giveaway and leave me the link where I can read it (5 entries)

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