Heads Up: Nielsen-Massey Organic Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract Giveaway Ends Tonight (11/30)

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Just a reminder that my Nielsen-Massey Organic Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract Giveaway is ending tonight at 11:59PM EST!

(1) Grand Prize Winner will receive one bottle of Nielsen-Massey Organic Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract

Sign-up before the night ends and don't forget about our extra entries available!!!

**All entries must be received by *November 30th, 2010 @ 11:59PM EST**

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Week 2: Dial Diary Updates

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I am proud to announce I have made it to Week 2 of the Dial® Healthier You Member Program. Week 1 was about Skin Healthy Foods and I passed with flying colors! Improving our skin and overall health is very important in living a happy, healthy, and positive life. It's all about the quality of your life...why not make it great!

Week 2 introduces us to Exercise...ohh ahh. For some, this can be a scary word. Don't be one of those people who is scared away by exercise. I know, you're too busy or too tired...but you'll thank me after you get off your seat and bounce around for 10 minutes. I mentioned in Week 1 that I was going to incorporate flaxseed into my diet. Well, I did and it's actually a great addition to my morning oatmeal, my afternoon salad, and my evening helping of vegetables. I've really grown to love the nutty flavor of flaxseed. It has also helps fuel me through my exercise routines.

Amy Hendel, the Dial® Healthier You program expert, offers some great tips on how to exercise without equipment. I've taken to the speed walking bursts. Other walkers get a kick out of me flying by them. I'm glad I can make them smile! Plus, it helps my heart rate increase which means I'm doing good things for my body....I love the tips Amy! Keep them coming! For all of those that didn't make the final cut, don't worry, you can join us too! Just visit this link and click the play button under the movie. Until next week!

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Add or Enter Giveaways at our Tuesday #Giveaway Linky (11/30 - 12/06)

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Holiday Gift Guide Review: Jewelties Personalized Jewelry

Jewelties
"Jewelties, a family owned business, has been offering handmade custom jewelry for over 30 years. Each piece of jewelry at Jewelties is hand-made and customized by you. Whether it holds a name, a special date, an initial or a breathtaking memory, each one-of-a-kind piece will forever have meaning for those who wear it."
PRODUCT REVIEW

I believe that personalized gifts have the most meaning no matter when they are given or received. These type of gifts are always the most memorable...at least to me. I have a mug that was given to me by a friend from my college years and I haven't spoken to her in a long time. The engraved mug always brings back good memories.

Jewelties has a selection of personalized necklaces, pendants, and rings that come in sterling silver, 14k white gold, 14k gold and 18k gold plated sterling silver. In addition, each necklace and pendant comes with a complementary chain. For the review, I chose to have the word Peace added to my Sterling Silver Name Necklace instead of a name. I love the necklace because the font type is very unique. After wearing it for a few days now, I've had quite a few compliments on it.

Jewelties

If you're not in the mood for a personalized piece of jewelry, Jewelties has a mix of political and religious necklaces as well. I really liked the religious necklaces because there were over 48 of them. Keep your eyes open for new jewelry items in the near future. Jewelties will be releasing earrings, bracelets, gift ideas, and more!

Stay Connected: 'Like' Jewelties on Facebook and/or follow Jewelties on Twitter.

Find and Buy: Visit www.jewelties.com and order products direct! Don't forget to preview your personalized item before adding to your cart!

FTC Disclaimer: I received the above Silver Sterling Name Necklace to review from Jewelties. I was not compensated monetarily for the review. All opinions expressed in the review are my own!

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(ENDED) Holiday Gift Guide: Udderly Smooth Review & Assorted Prize Pack Giveaway (Ends 12/13)

Udderly Smooth
"Udderly Smooth® products contain rich moisturizing ingredients. Not your average moisturizing lotion- Udderly Smooth® can be used on Dry Skin, Cracked Skin, forDiabetes Foot Care, as a Facial Moisturizer, as a General Moisturizing Lotion and many other uses."
PRODUCT REVIEW

One of my favorite things to do during Christmas time is finding stocking stuffer items. They have to be small enough to fit into the stocking but not too heavy. Last year, I filled up the stockings with various bath and body products and a few candy items. It seems that everyone liked this idea because I didn't hear any complaining and I noticed all of the bath and body products being used. Excellent!

I recently had the opportunity to try out some Udderly Smooth products and I must say, these are going into the stocking this year. Out of the three products I reviewed, I would have to say that the best one was the Foot Cream with Shea Butter for Dry Feet. The Udderly Smooth product moisturizes, smooths roughness and softens dry feet. It has worked wonders on my winter dry skin.

Udderly Smooth

I have been reviewing the Udderly Smooth products for a week and a half and my feet and skin have gone from dry and hard to smooth and soft. I had my doubts but I was proved wrong! I look forward to trying all of their products in the near future:
  • Udderly Smooth® Udder Cream
  • Udderly Smooth® Hand and Body Lotion
  • Udderly Smooth® Extra Care Cream with 10% urea
  • Udderly Smooth® Lotion with Vitamin E
  • Udderly Smooth® Chamois Cream
  • Udderly Smooth® Foot Cream with Shea Butter
  • Udderly Smooth® Country Cream
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Find and Buy: Visit www.udderlysmooth.com and order products direct or visit their Where to Buy page!

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From the entries that I receive, I will use Random.org to draw the first name of the winner. I will announce the first name of the winner in a new post on Freebies and Much More and on Twitter. I will also contact the winner by email (be sure to give me one you check daily). If I do not hear back from a winner after 48 hours, I will draw a replacement by using the same method as above.

FTC Disclaimer: I received an assortment of products to review from Udderly Smooth. I was not compensated monetarily for the review. All opinions expressed in the review are my own!
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Product Review: Crest Pro-Health Complete Rinse

Crest Pro-Health

During the holidays, it’s easy to neglect your body when you’re consuming delicious treats and meals. I have a cookie in my hand almost everyday during the month of December. We often forget that overindulging in holiday foods not only affects our weight and overall well-being, but also impacts our oral health.

Just in time for the holiday season, get in shape with your own oral health “personal trainer” and strengthen AND protect your teeth just like you would your body with Crest Pro-Health Complete Rinse. According to a new survey conducted by MomCentral Consulting, 93% of testers who were given Crest Pro-Health Complete Rinse to sample for just one month said they now feel more confident going into their next six-month dental check-up thanks to the product’s sixkey benefits in one bottle.

Please visit the following link to find tips from Dr. Jamie Sands, family and cosmetic dentist whose dental work has been featured on TLC's show “Ten Years Younger”, on how to maintain a healthy smile this holiday season. http://www.aolhealth.com/healthy-living/dental/.

Crest Pro-Health Complete Rinse

I had to laugh at myself when I first tried the Crest Pro-Health Complete Rinse - clean mint flavor because I was expecting an intense flavor to hit my tongue. I was in the 'brace yourself' mode over the sink and it wasn't necessary. The clean mint flavor was actually delightful and quite tasty...even so, don't ever swallow this stuff! =-)

The Crest Pro-Health Complete Rinse gives you six benefits in one rinse. I'm waiting for the day they create a product where you don't have to brush or floss! Crest Pro-Health Complete Rinse helps you achieve a better check-up at your next dental visit by strengthening teeth and helping to prevent cavities. Listed below are the six benefits from using this rinse...

  1. Rebuilds Teeth Enamel
  2. Helps Prevent Cavities
  3. Cleans Teeth & Gums
  4. Kills Bad Breath Germs
  5. Freshens Breath
  6. No Burn of Alcohol

Visit the Crest Store Locator to find out where you can buy Crest Pro-Health Complete Rinse products to help you obtain a strong and healthy smile so you feel more confident in your mouth during the holidays and into the New Year.

FTC Disclaimer: I received a Crest Pro-Health Complete Rinse product from a PR company affiliated with Crest for my review. I was not compensated monetarily for the review. All opinions expressed in the review are my own!

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(ENDED) Holiday Gift Guide: Outfit Additions - Women's Fashion Accessories Review & Giveaway (Ends 12/11)

Outfit Additions
"Outfit Additions is a devoted team of accessory aficionados that are dedicated to offering fun, exclusive pieces for those who delight in wearing trendsetting accessories. We believe in creating an expression for every woman. Our signature style melds timeless design and inspiring, cheerful colors to create an array of accessories that are simply gorgeous and fun to wear."
PRODUCT REVIEW

Holiday shopping for women can sometimes be a pain. Trust me, I would know! I tend to stick with things that I know and use or wear often. One great holiday item to get a woman that you can't go wrong is a belt, wallet, or clutch. These type of fashion accessories are always useful and always come in handy!

I was recently introduced to Outfit Additions, an online fashion accessories boutique for women. I have been doing more shopping online than usual and this came just in the nick of time! The online store has a fabulous mixture of fabric wallets, fabric belts, and jewelry all at very reasonable prices. I had the opportunity to review one accessory and I chose the fuschia fantasy silk fabric belt. Talk about a tough decision...

Outfit Additions
Outfit Additions

I wore the belt during our Thanksgiving Party and it was a hit. Everyone kept commenting on how the colors stood out. The only downfall about this product is that it only fits waist sizes up to 36 inches. I'd like to see the company carry various sizes. Just my 2 cents. I loved the d-ring buckle because it was very flexible since you can tighten or loosen it to any length.

It was hard choosing which product I wanted to review because I really loved all of their items. The colors and designs are very beautiful and classy. I had to open my closet, pull out my clothes, and hold them up to the monitor to see what would work best. It was a really fun experience and I might just have to do it again real soon. ;-)

Outfit Additions has an image gallery page that you will find very helpful when browsing their products. The page shows each and every item available. I scrolled through it until I saw something I liked. It was a whole lot easier than clicking one item at a time. Now if only they would start a new category called Collection Sets where they would combine the belt, the wallet, and the clutch into one order instead of having to order each by itself.

Outfit Additions

All in all, Outfit Additions was very impressive. The products are beautiful and very colorful while being stylish and unique. I would definitely recommend this store to anyone interested in a belt, wallet, or clutch. Even their jewelry caught my eye and I'm quite picky!

Find and Buy: Visit www.outfitadditions.com for a wonderful selection of accessories and more! Also, be sure to check out their Under $50 section!
Outfit Additions is currently running a 40% off holiday SALE! Enter code HOLIDAY at checkout to receive this amazing discount. Also, receive FREE Shipping on orders over $75!
GIVEAWAY INFORMATION

Win It!

(1) Grand Prize Winner will receive any belt, wallet or clutch from Outfit Additions ($50 Value)

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FTC Disclaimer: I received a product to review from Outfit Additions. I was not compensated monetarily for the review. All opinions expressed in the review are my own!

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Heads Up: Orient Watch USA Giveaway Ends Tonight (11/29)

Orient Watch USAOrient Watch USA

Just a reminder that my Orient Watch USA Giveaway is ending tonight at 11:59PM EST!

(1) Grand Prize Winner will get to choose one watch from the image above of the 5 watches ($135 Value)

Sign-up before the night ends and don't forget about our extra entries available!!!

**All entries must be received by *November 29th, 2010 @ 11:59PM EST**

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY...

HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY

I'm thankful for my family, friends, and you wonderful readers! What are you thankful for?

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Heads Up: Smarty Had a Party - Pair of Hanging Mini Lanterns Giveaway Ends Tonight (11/24)

Smarty Had a Party
Just a reminder that my Smarty Had a Party Pair of Hanging Mini Lanterns Giveaway is ending tonight at 11:59PM EST!

(1) Grand Prize Winner will receive a pair of the above pictured Hanging Mini Lanterns from Smarty Had a Party

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**All entries must be received by *November 24th, 2010 @ 11:59PM EST**

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Product Testing Tuesday - Books & Magazines

It has been a while since I've posted about Product Testing opportunities available for my readers. I received a few emails in the past few days asking for websites that they could join to receive free products or review products. I know lots of them. Thus, Product Testing Tuesday was created! I will post each Tuesday with a new list of Product Testing companies/organizations/etc. If you know some I miss, please leave a comment. We're here to help one another out! For other Product Testing opportunities, please see the Product Testing Galore page.

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Holiday Gift Guide Review: Oneida - Your Source for Holiday Shopping

Oneida
"Oneida knows you’ve got a handful of friends and family members in your life – each with unique tastes and passions. Having a wide spectrum of people around you is a beautiful thing, especially for conversation at cocktail parties but it can be tough when holiday gift giving rolls around. Luckily, Oneida has the perfect gift for everyone whether it’s for a couple that indulges in wine flights or a friend with three kids whose juggling cupcakes and classroom parties. We’ll be sure you’re all set for the year’s most celebrated time of year!"
Oneida has such lovely items...I never know what to buy even when I need something. =-) With the holiday's rolling around (especially Thanksgiving), I'd love to start working out some of my recipes. My family will be attending a Thanksgiving Party and we'll be bringing Corn Pudding and a few other items. Thanks to Oneida, I was able to review their Stainless Steel 8 Quart Multicooker pictured below:
Oneida
I tested out the product a few days ago and cooked a huge amount of red beans and rice for our meals which we'll eat until turkey day arrives! I've been trying to cook meals in advance and this baby worked its magic! The red beans came out amazing and it was so easy to hand wash. I really loved the ability to cook the beans and strain them in the same pot. I don't like using multiple pots for these types of tasks.

This Stainless Steel 8 Quart Multicooker is made of professional weight stainless steel with a high mirror finish that's easy to clean. An encapsulated aluminum base provides uniform heating and a tempered glass domed lid adds convenience to your cooking experience. This item also includes a steamer for preparing vegetables, shellfish and more. I'm sure I won't need to use it but Oneida has an exception warranty plan for this product. It has a 10 Year Limited Warranty...10 years...wow!

A good cook is never without the staples, so be sure you give epicurean essentials to your friend that lives in the kitchen. This product would be a great Christmas gift for any cook (beginner to advanced). I found some great ideas for my family/friends because some are hostesses, some are bakers, some are wine enthusiasts, and some are design 'addicts'. If you haven't seen their Holiday Dinnerware yet, I strongly suggest you head on over today because they have some wonderful looking plates, mugs, spreaders, and more!

Stay Connected: 'Like' them on Facebook and Follow on Twitter!

Find and Buy: Shop Oneida online and receive your products in time for the holidays!

Disclaimer: I received a sample product from the sponsor for the purpose of this review. I was not compensated monetarily for the review. All opinions expressed in the review are my own!

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Holiday Gift Guide Review: My Mini Golf - Miniature Golf Sets and Accessories for the Entire Family!

My Mini Golf
"My Mini Golf was developed as a learning tool for young people to teach some of the basic skills in putting, while keeping the practice both kid-friendly and tons of fun. As a result, teachers everywhere are using the system as part of their youth clinics and putting instruction. My Mini Golf is literally, golf anywhere… even in the living room. The My Mini Golf system may be fun for kids, but everyone loves mini golf, and all ages will enjoy it. Whether an outdoor group activity or a bit of fun at home with the kids, my mini golf is always loads of fun anytime or anywhere."
Writing a Christmas Wish List leaves some children not knowing what to ask for while others know exactly what they want. I was one of those kids who knew exactly what I wanted. I'd have a LONG list of items I wanted by November. Sadly, I didn't have the opportunity to put a mini golf course set on my wish list. But now I can!!!! This is a great item to have on your wish list...regardless of age!

As a child growing up down the road from a mini golf course, I became a weekend visitor. I consider myself a very good mini golf player but never ventured into the actual game of golf. Years have gone by since I last played mini golf and I was able to test out my skills with the few My Mini Golf accessories I received for this review. Just look at the picture below of the family and their friends having the time of their lives playing with their own mini golf set!

My Mini Golf

My Mini Golf is a wonderful indoor/outdoor toy for the entire family. You can take your living room and turn it into a mini golf course. I love this idea! If you're a weekend golfer, you can also use My Mini Golf to improve your putting skills. The product is durable, lightweight and is easy to pack up and stick in your trunk.

In the image below, you'll see all of the wonderful accessories available for My Mini Golf. I received the Volcano and the Warm-Up. These accessories were perfect for me because they helped me relearn how to putt correctly. The Volcano is a challenge because it's about 3 times the size of the Warm-Up. Talk about fun! I took them outside and putted in our backyard. I had a neighbor ask me if I was practicing for a mini golf tournament! =-)

My Mini Golf

Stay Connected: 'Like' them on Facebook and Follow on Twitter!

Find and Buy: Visit the My Mini Golf products webpage for a listing of their Miniature Golf Sets, Accessories, and More!

Disclaimer: I received a sample product from the sponsor for the purpose of this review. I was not compensated monetarily for the review. All opinions expressed in the review are my own!

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Add or Enter Giveaways at our Tuesday #Giveaway Roundup (11/23 - 11/29)

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(ENDED) Holiday Gift Guide: Ruth's Brownie Kitchen Review & $25 GC Giveaway (Ends 12/07)

Ruth's Brownie Kitchen
"From the beginning, Ruth's Brownie (and Cookie & Biscotti) Kitchen has been committed to baking the world's highest quality and best-tasting chocolate gourmet brownies, biscotti, cookies and cakes available anywhere in the world. We bake them for you, our customers, the most important people in the world. Named after Grandmother Ruth —and beginning with her recipes— we've created baked goods that have that memorable, delicious homemade taste we remember from our childhoods. Ruth's Brownie Kitchen is a small, artisanal bakery located in the Hudson Valley region of New York State that specializes in baking handcrafted Gourmet Cookies, Biscotti and Valrhona Chocolate Cake-Style and Fudge Brownies."
PRODUCT REVIEW

What's better than receiving a gift of chocolate for a holiday or your birthday?! I'm a chocoholic and I could eat chocolate for every meal of every day. Though I do not indulge myself as much as I should, I couldn't resist reviewing a product from Ruth's Brownie Kitchen. I had the wonderful pleasure of trying their Chocolate Chunk Extra Fudgy Brownies pictured below.

Chocolate Chunk Extra Fudgy Brownies

These Chocolate Chunk Extra Fudgy Brownies are HUGE. Each is 3" x 3" and weighs nearly 5 ounces. That makes them twice as big and twice as delicious, as the competition! These brownies had a blend of three different Valrhona chocolates, making them have an incredibly deep, rich chocolate taste. I'm new to Valrhona chocolate and I must say that it is a premium chocolate that is able to satisfy your cravings...at least it did mine!

After 3 days of enjoying the Chocolate Chunk Extra Fudgy Brownies, we gobbled them all up and there was nothing left...not even crumbs. I'm proud to say that I will be ordering a batch of these for my brother. I never know what to get the fella but it looks like he'll be dining on brownies for a few nights! =-)

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Find and Buy: Visit www.ruths-brownies.com for a delicious selection of brownies, cookies, biscotti, chocolates, and more!

Coupon Offer: From November 1, 2010 through November 30, 2010 Ruth's Brownie Kitchen will be offering savings of 15% on all purchases made on our website of $35.00 or more. To get the 15% savings please visit www.ruths-brownies.com/about-ruths-kitchen/save-fifteen-percent.html.

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(1) Grand Prize Winner will receive a $25.00 Gift Certificate good toward any purchase from our Ruth's Brownie Kitchen - www.ruths-brownies.com

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Heads Up: Rich Man, Poor Man DVD Collection Giveaway Ends Tonight (11/22)

 Rich Man, Poor Man
Just a reminder that my Rich Man, Poor Man DVD Collection Giveaway is ending tonight at 11:59PM EST!

(1) Grand Prize Winner will receive Rich Man, Poor Man: The Complete Collection on DVD ($79.95 Value) sign-up fast and don't forget about our extra entries available!!!

**All entries must be received by *November 22nd, 2010 @ 11:59PM EST**

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Week 1: Dial Diary Updates

Last week, I posted about being selected as one of only 100 people from across the country to join the elite Dial® Healthier You Member Program. I'm still super excited about this opportunity and today is the start of my Dial Diary Updates.

I'm a huge exercise and health fanatic. I enjoy working out daily and eating healthy but sometimes it's an uphill battle. I work an 8-5 job and coming home to a family makes me want to eat something quick. I've learned to roll with the punches and have been preparing meals on the weekends. It really has helped out my routine and my body. With winter getting closer by the day, I'm getting nervous about my daily routine. I had the opportunity to ask Amy Hendel, author of 4 Habits of Healthy Families, if there is any research on Weather affecting a person's weight? Example, summer = warm weather = outdoor fun and winter = cold weather = indoor time.

Her response was:
I will tell you that weather seems to affect some people's appetites, making them less hungry in the summer because warm weather does not go well with heavy meals or a very full stomach - being overly full just doesn't feel good for some people when it's very hot. If we look at outdoor athletes, they often like the change of taking their routines indoor during harsh winter months. We also know that working out in the fresh air, exposes us to sunlight which does raise our endorphins and make us feel especially good after a workout. Some people do use inclement weather as an excuse NOT to exercise, however, there is Fit TV, online classes you can follow, DVDs and of course indoor gyms - so there's no excuse not to exercise year round! :)
I used to be one of those people that used inclement weather as an excuse NOT to exercise, but after buying a weight bench for the house, I won't be able to use that excuse anymore!

Dial Healthier You Program
Now that I'm a member of the Dial® Healthier You Member Program, I've promised myself to stay focused and on task. I want to follow the weekly plans from Amy because it's important to me. For Week 1, Amy is helping us focus on improving our skin and overall health. The topic for Week 1 is called Skin Healthy Foods and there is a great video to help you understand more about the foods you SHOULD be eating. I will be including flaxseed into my diet during the next few weeks and hopefully I can find some great recipes to spruce it up. Do you have a great flaxseed recipe you don't mind sharing? Please let me know...

Thanks for reading and be sure to check back weekly!

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(ENDED) Holiday Gift Guide: Smart & Sexy Lingerie Review & $50 Giveaway (Ends 12/06)

Smart & Sexy
"Smart & Sexy: We created this brand with YOU in mind! Yes you! As a woman today, you have amazing limitless opportunities! You CAN have it all! Decide what you really REALLY want. Don't get distracted. Don't compromise on the really important things. Stay Positive. Stay Focused. Believe in yourself. It is possible to live your dream."
PRODUCT REVIEW

Ladies, here's a wonderful opportunity for you to tell your man what you want for the holiday season. Don't be shy...! Thanks to Smart & Sexy, this is the first lingerie review/giveaway I've held on Freebies and Much More and I'm quite proud of it. I received a wonderful email asking me my size and after a few days wait, I received the below items to review:

Smart & Sexy

Shopping during the holiday season is allowed...at least in my family! It's easier to justify buying a new set of lingerie during this time of the year. It doesn't work out so well during the months of January or February because your husband might just pull the, "why didn't you ask for that for Christmas" trick on you.

The items I received from Smart & Sexy were just wonderful. I don't usually wear lingerie but after trying on these pieces with an open mind and heart, I was indeed surprised! ;-)

My favorite item I received to review was the Chemise in black. It was a perfect fit and if I ever need to adjust it, there are straps. I liked it so much because it was a great fitting sexy silhouette. Not only does Smart & Sexy make amazing lingerie, they have other collections such as swim wear, bras, panties, sleepwear, bridal, and gift accessories. Be sure to check out all of these items because their prices are unbelievable...really! Most products are under $15!!!

Stay Connected: 'Like' them on Facebook and/or follow them on Twitter.

Find and Buy: Visit www.smartandsexy.com for a wonderful selection of lingerie and more! Also, be sure to check out their SALE section for some great discounts!

As a special promotion, shop www.smartandsexy.com using the discount code HOLBLOG to receive $5 off your entire order (it’s like getting the shipping for free!). Code expires December 25!

GIVEAWAY INFORMATION

Win It!

(1) Grand Prize Winner will receive a prize package based upon the winner’s stated size will be hand-selected by Smart & Sexy personnel ($50 Value)

MANDATORY ENTRY
  • Visit Smart & Sexy and browse their products
  • Leave me a comment letting me know which product is your favorite!
Please leave your email address in the comment or make sure you have one in your Blogger Profile

OPTIONAL EXTRA ENTRIES

These extra entries are very helpful in winning! Also, for each extra entry, you are required to leave a comment! I do check these extra entries so please leave me the required items!

(1 entry) Post this Giveaway at a Giveaway Linky (Find a Linky here!)
(Leave the link and what number you are in the Linky list)

(1 entry) Publicly follow us on Google Friend Connect
(Leave your Google Friend Connect Username)

(1 entry) Like Smart & Sexy on Facebook!
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(1 entry) Like us on Facebook and/or 'Like' this giveaway!
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(1 entry) Friend me on Facebook - I will friend you back!
(Leave your Facebook Username)

(1 entry) Follow us on Twitter - We will follow you back!
(Leave your Twitter Username)

(1 entry) Tweet about this giveaway by copying/pasting the below information
#Win a Smart & Sexy $50 Lingerie Prize Package @SaSSocialClub and @FreebiesGalore - Ends 12/06 http://bit.ly/aCY7gh #Giveaway #Holiday
Daily retweets are allowed and encouraged!
(Leave the Retweet Link)

(1 entry) Enter any of my other Giveaways - Enter as many as you like!
(Leave a comment for each Giveaway entered)

(1 entry) Leave a comment on any of my Product Reviews - Comment on as many as you like!
(Leave a comment with the Product Review Item/s)

(3 entries) Subscribe to our newsletter via Email
(Be sure to confirm and leave 3 comments)

(5 entries) Blog about this giveaway!
(Leave the Link and leave 5 comments)

GIVEAWAY RESTRICTIONS
  • All entries must be in by 12/06/2010, 11:59PM EST
  • US, 18+
CHOOSING THE WINNER

From the entries that I receive, I will use Random.org to draw the first name of the winner. I will announce the first name of the winner in a new post on Freebies and Much More and on Twitter. I will also contact the winner by email (be sure to give me one you check daily). If I do not hear back from a winner after 48 hours, I will draw a replacement by using the same method as above.

FTC Disclaimer: I received products to review from Smart & Sexy by participating in their Holiday Season Blogger Outreach program. I was not compensated monetarily for the review. All opinions expressed in the review are my own!

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(ENDED) Holiday Gift Guide: Zoobies, Zootles and Zoobooks Review & Magazine Subscription Giveaway (Ends 12/06)

Zoobies, Zootles and Zoobooks
"It's been a long time since John Wexo first came up with the idea for Zoobooks while standing in front of a primate enclosure at the zoo. Back then, in 1980, his idea was simple: to create a colorful, concise, informative series of animal books that could be impulsively purchased at the very spot interest was highest-at the animal enclosures themselves, through vending machines."
PRODUCT REVIEW

As the temperature is slowly dropping (in most places), children and parents are beginning to spend more time indoors. You all should be taking the opportunity to bond and become closer. One of the best ways to grow closer with your children is by reading. I know it had a very strong effect on me and I'm sure it will on you and your children.

Reading isn't always about the words. In this case, Zoobies, Zootles and Zoobooks provides your children with an adventure through words, pictures, and interactive activities. Children has short attention spans and the wonderful team behind Zoobies, Zootles and Zoobooks does more than enough to entertain and educate your children!

We read through each of the 3 magazines and couldn't decide which one was our favorite. I know I enjoyed the Zoobooks copy but that could be because it had more activities for the children. The images are just wonderful and the stories/activities are great at holding everyones attention!

Thanks to Wildlife Education, Ltd, I was sent one copy of each of the three magazines shown below:

Zoobooks Zootles Zoobies

Zoobooks for children ages 6 to 12:
Zoobooks is the all-in-one, everything-you-wanted-to-know-but-didn't-know-who-to-ask guide to the world's most fascinating animals, birds, reptiles, and insects.

Zootles for children ages 2 to 6:
Just like Zoobooks, Zootles is full of animal fun. And Zootles is written to be shared with young children: pre-readers and beginning readers.

Zoobies for children ages 0 to 2:
Zoobies is full of animal fun for little ones! It's written and sized just right to be shared with infants and toddlers.

Stay Connected: 'Like' them on Facebook and/or follow them on Twitter.

Find and Buy: Visit shop.zoobooks.com for a wonderful selection of animal magazines, books, media, and more! Also, be sure to check out their SALE section for some amazing discounted items!

GIVEAWAY INFORMATION

Win It!

(1) Grand Prize Winner will receive a subscription to a Zoobook magazine of their choice - Zoobies, Zootles or Zoobooks. ($30 Value)

MANDATORY ENTRY
  • Leave me a comment letting me know which magazine you'd choose and why
Please leave your email address in the comment or make sure you have one in your Blogger Profile

OPTIONAL EXTRA ENTRIES

These extra entries are very helpful in winning! Also, for each extra entry, you are required to leave a comment! I do check these extra entries so please leave me the required items!

(1 entry) Post this Giveaway at a Giveaway Linky (Find a Linky here!)
(Leave the link and what number you are in the Linky list)

(1 entry) Publicly follow us on Google Friend Connect
(Leave your Google Friend Connect Username)

(1 entry) Like us on Facebook and/or 'Like' this giveaway!
(Leave your Facebook Username)

(1 entry) Friend me on Facebook - I will friend you back!
(Leave your Facebook Username)

(1 entry) Follow us on Twitter - We will follow you back!
(Leave your Twitter Username)

(1 entry) Tweet about this giveaway by copying/pasting the below information - Daily retweets are allowed and encouraged!
(Leave the Retweet Link)
#Win a 1-year Zoobies, Zootles and Zoobooks Magazine Subscription @FreebiesGalore http://bit.ly/c3IswS - Ends 12/06 #Giveaway #Magazine
(1 entry) Enter any of my other Giveaways - Enter as many as you like!
(Leave a comment for each Giveaway entered)

(1 entry) Leave a comment on any of my Product Reviews - Comment on as many as you like!
(Leave a comment with the Product Review Item/s)

(3 entries) Subscribe to our newsletter via Email
(Be sure to confirm and leave 3 comments)

(5 entries) Blog about this giveaway!
(Leave the Link and leave 5 comments)

GIVEAWAY RESTRICTIONS
  • All entries must be in by 12/06/2010, 11:59PM EST
  • US, 18+
CHOOSING THE WINNER

From the entries that I receive, I will use Random.org to draw the first name of the winner. I will announce the first name of the winner in a new post on Freebies and Much More and on Twitter. I will also contact the winner by email (be sure to give me one you check daily). If I do not hear back from a winner after 48 hours, I will draw a replacement by using the same method as above.

FTC Disclaimer: I received the above giveaway item from Zoobies, Zootles and Zoobooks. I was not compensated monetarily for the review. All opinions expressed in the review are my own!

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CSN Stores Holiday Gift Review Coming Soon!

CSN Stores Review Coming Soon!


If you'd been following Freebies and Much More for the past few months, you'd know we've been steadily reviewing products for CSN Stores. My family has gone from one not knowing about CSN Stores to doing our Holiday shopping on their website. We've grown to love CSN Stores and after you give it a go, I'm positive you will too! CSN Stores is one of those places that you can find almost anything..and I mean anything! CSN is made up of more than 200 online niche shops offering a huge selection of products ranging from dining sets and bedroom sets to grills, greenhouses and gaming equipment. CSN Stores has items for budget-minded shoppers, luxury seekers and everyone in between.

With the Holiday season approaching quicker than usual, I'm rushing around trying to find all the goodies before it's too late! I was in such a rush that I almost forgot about myself. =-)


I found this great Honey Can Do Thiple Laundry Sorter on CSN Stores website and this will be my review item for November. It's on sale AND shipping is FREE...I told you CSN Stores is great! I also peeked in on the CSN Stores Clearance section. There are some amazing deals. One was over $1000 off the original price...WOW!

You're getting excited...you know it! I cannot wait to receive the item I chose to review. I'll be sure to let you know more about it once it arrives and we put it to good use!

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Lots of Giveaway Winners for November...

Congratulations to the following giveaway winners we have had during the first few weeks of November! Everyone of the winners have been sent an email so be on the lookout!

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(ENDED) Organic After Party Giveaway #4 - Vitalicious Review & Giveaway (Ends 12/03)

Organic After Party

Today is the last day of the Organic After Party Review & Giveaway Event! Don't worry, I'm already planning another Organic Review & Giveaway Event for the month of January and it will be even better! Today's delicious and nutritious review and giveaway is sponsored by Vitalicious!

'Vitalicious'

ABOUT

Vitalicious® Inc. is the market leader of innovative "vital and delicious" baked goods that promote a healthy lifestyle, without sacrificing taste. First to market with 100-calorie servings, Vitalicious® is leading the way to a holistic approach to maximize satisfaction with minimum calories, with products that are low fat and high in fiber and nutrients. Vitalicious® has created a unique triangle of need-satisfaction (All-Natural ingredients + Nutraceuticals + Weight Management), the only baked-goods company in this niche.

Founded in 1999, Vitalicious® creates and sells a variety of unique, healthy, value-added baked goods under the VitaMuffin™, VitaTop™, VitaBrownie™, VitaCake™, and VitaMuffin Mix™ trademarks. Vitalicious® products are now sold at stores nationwide and at www.vitalicious.com (www.vitalicious.ca for Canadian Residents). Here at Vitalicious® our mission is simple: to make healthy and delicious baked goods that are fortified with essential vitamins and minerals.

PRODUCT REVIEW

I love baked goods! I love snacks! I love organic and all-natural ingredients! I love being healthy! I love Vitalicious...

When I first tried a Deep & Velvety VitaBrownie product from Vitalicious, it simply blew my taste buds away. The brownies are so great because they are made with real cocoa, walnuts, whole wheat & organic sugar. The other wonderful thing about the brownies is that each one contains 100 calories, is low in fat, and has 10g fiber & 4g protein. NOTE: All it takes to walk off the 80-100 Calorie 2oz Vitamuffin or Vitatop is 13-15 minutes! WOW!

Vitalicious was kind enough to send a SuperSampler Pack and I can proudly and honestly tell you they did not last longer than a week in our freezer. Yes, I did say freezer! Be sure to pop the samples in the freezer when you receive them; they don't contain any preservatives. Properly stored in the freezer, Vitalicious products will remain fresh and delicious for about nine months. Vitalicious products stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator will stay fresh for five days. I vouch for the freezer!

'Vitalicious'

Don't want to wait until the giveaway is over to try the Vitalicious products? I don't blame you one bit. You can buy them online from Vitalicious or find a store near you with their store locator.

For more information on their complete line of Products, visit the Vitalicious website today! Be sure to check Vitalicious out on Facebook and Twitter because special coupons are posted throughout the year!

Stay Connected: 'Like' them on Facebook and/or Follow them on Twitter.

GIVEAWAY INFORMATION

Win It!

(1) Grand Prize Winner will receive one SuperSampler Pack - Assortment of 24 all natural fiber-packed 100 calorie muffin tops and brownies ($35.99 Value)

MANDATORY ENTRY
  1. Visit the Vitalicious Recipe page and scroll through the recipes available
  2. Leave a comment letting me know which recipe you'd love to try!

Non-Bloggers: Be sure to leave your e-mail in the comment. Bloggers: Your Blogger Profile must be public and an email must be in your Profile.

OPTIONAL EXTRA ENTRIES

These extra entries are very helpful in winning! Also, for each extra entry, you are required to leave a comment! I do check these extra entries so please leave me the required items!

(1 entry) Post this Giveaway at a Giveaway Linky (Find a Linky here!)
(Leave the link and what number you are in the Linky list)

(1 entry) Publicly follow us on Google Friend Connect
(Leave your Google Friend Connect Username)

(1 entry) Like us on Facebook and/or 'Like' this giveaway!
(Leave your Facebook Username)

(1 entry) Friend me on Facebook - I will friend you back!
(Leave your Facebook Username)

(1 entry) Follow us on Twitter - We will follow you back!
(Leave your Twitter Username)

(1 entry) Tweet about this giveaway - Daily retweets are allowed and encouraged!
#Win a Vitalicious SuperSampler Pack $36 Value from @FreebiesGalore and @VitaMuffin - Ends 12/03 http://bit.ly/cgslgV #Giveaway

(Leave the Retweet Link)

(1 entry) Enter any of my other Giveaways - Enter as many as you like!
(Leave a comment for each Giveaway entered)

(1 entry) Leave a comment on any of my Product Reviews - Comment on as many as you like!
(Leave a comment with the Product Review Item/s)

(3 entries) Subscribe to our newsletter via Email
(Be sure to confirm and leave 3 comments)

(5 entries) Blog about this giveaway!
(Leave the Link and leave 5 comments)

(5 entries) Add my "Organic After Party" Event button to your blog and link back to us!
(Leave the Link and leave 5 comments)

GIVEAWAY RESTRICTIONS

  • All entries must be in by 12/02/2010, 11:59PM EST
  • US/CA, 18+ (NO PO BOXES)
CHOOSING THE WINNER

From the entries that I receive, I will use Random.org to draw the first name of the winner. I will announce the first name of the winner in a new post on Freebies and Much More and on Twitter. I will also contact the winner by email (be sure to give me one you check daily). If I do not hear back from a winner after 48 hours, I will draw a replacement by using the same method as above.

FTC Disclaimer: I received the above giveaway prize from Vitalicious for my review. I was not compensated monetarily for the review. All opinions expressed in the review are my own!

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