ZUTANO Itzy Bitzy Collection ~ Giveaway!!!

I read clothing tags as much as I read food labels. I want 100% cotton , un treated fabric. Not only does it feel nice against your skin but natural materials allow the skin to breathe which is more healthy.

I am super picky about pajamas. There's nothing worse than feeling sticky and hot while sleeping because a synthetic fabric doesn't allow the skin to breathe. Fire retardant is controversial because it is an added chemical that is exposed to the skin and enters through the pores. I avoid synthetics and treated fabrics - especially in children's clothing.

Zutano's Itzy Bitzy Collection is a wonderful line of children's clothing. They make me very happy!! Wonderfully soft, 100% cotton, untreated and so cute. You can tell they're well made quality garments just looking.

The Itzy Bitzy collection at Zutano features two sizes to fit 4-8 pound and 9-13 pound babies. The new patterns for Spring are full of bright, exuberant colors with sweet,delicate florals that sit side by side with outspoken graphics that include little dogs, tractors, colorful gardens, snails and toys.

Yes - so cute. I can't say enough about Zutano and the Itzy Bitzy Collection. Perfect clothing for your Itzy Bitzy little one.

BUY IT:

Wonderful gift for any new little one - perfect baby shower gift. You can purchase Itzy Bitzy Collection and larger sizes at Shop.zutano.com.

WIN IT!!!

Zutano would like one lucky winner to receive a $75 gift certificate to shop the Itzy Bitzy Collection (0-3 mo. only)!!

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Giveaway will end on Feb 10th at 11 :59 am EST. Winner will be selected using Random .org. I will email the winner & you will have 48 hours to reply back before I draw a new winner . Please remember to leave me your email address if it is not visible on your profile so that I can contact you if you win. Good luck to everyone :)

Thank you to Zutano for providing me with a review sample and a prize for one winner. These views are my own.

Bee Well Wishes ~ GIVEAWAY!!!

This is the cutest most thoughtful gift idea. When someone you know is going through a difficult time, sending a comfy item from Bee Well Wishes is sending comfort to them. It makes sense and although I've never thought of sending pajamas, that is what started this awesome company.

The story of Bee Well Wishes is an amazing story of a brave woman who fought a brain tumor during her pregnancy. Taken from the Bee Well Wishes site - For the whole 8-month of recovery, gifts of food and flowers came almost daily. The irony was, my husband is so allergic to flowers that we had to leave them all on our porch. I had a feeding tube so I could not enjoy the edible goodies. The one gift I got that I could really use was a pair of pajamas. And those came from a friend who was in a wheelchair from suffering an aneurysm. It was useful, it was thoughtful and I think of her every time I wear them. And I’m still wearing them.

I think it's a wonderful idea that makes sense.

I've been dealing with a lot lately and have been living in my comfy clothes. When you're feeling bad, being comfortable is important.

I am so happy I have been introduced to this idea via Bee Well Wishes and I will keep these gifts in mind for always.

I received the BIG, BIG bee sleep shirt. Let me tell you first about the packaging - it came in a bright orange box which brightened my day just seeing it. Then as I opened, a wonderful soft smell rose from the box. As I pulled back the tissue I found a natural looking, soft, comfy sleep shirt with a giant bee on the side. I was so excited to try it on. So I did and rather than washing it before wearing it like I normally would, it was so comfy, I left it on!

And, all Bee Well Wishes products are made in the USA.

BUY IT:

Keep in mind Bee Well Wishes for all gift occasions - comfort is a wonderful gift. You can purchase a variety of sleep shirts, pillow cases, onsies, lounge pants, and blankets online @ Bee Well Wishes - http://www.beewellwishes.com/shop

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One lucky winner will receive a wonderful comfy sleep shirt from Bee Well Wishes!!

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Thank you to Bee Well Wishes for providing me with a review sample and a prize for one winner. These views are my own.

Kim Berman

1975-2010

I will love and miss you forever my dear friend

Kimberly Ann (Schulyer) Berman
Find a Cure

Sahale Snacks & Giveaway!!! YUM

I'm not a picky eater. I rarely find a food I don't like. But these nut blends by Sahale Snacks are AMAZING!

Pronounced Sah- HAH - lee ( sa.hall.ee) the flavors in these snacks are bold and the combinations are brilliant.

Like the Soledad, which I think is my favorite features almonds, apples, and flax seeds, tickled with date, balsamic vinegar and cayenne. This blend is so good - savory and sweet with a little spice. Wish I had some now :)


Then there's the Sing Buri. Doesn't the name just make you want to try it? Another favorite is so yummy with Lemongrass, Soy glazed Cashews, Pineapple, Peanuts, and Sesame seeds lightly dusted with mild Chinese chili make up this exceptional, aromatic blend reminiscent of a great Thai dish.

The other two I got to try were like desert - Almond PB & J and the Pomegranate Cashews with Pomegranate + Vanilla.

All of them are extraordinarily good and all Sahale Snacks are made with whole, natural and organic ingredients, with no added fats, no trans fats, no preservatives…no junk.

Winner of two awards this past summer, one taste and you'll know why.

Sahale Snacks Soledad Nut Blend was chosen "Best Trail Mix" by the editors of Men's Health, in the magazine's popular "125 Best Foods for Men" (June ’09 issue). Soledad Nut Blend is a sweet and spicy, Mediterranean-inspired combination of almonds, apples, flax seeds, dates, balsamic vinegar and red pepper.

Sahale Snacks Glazed Nuts Cashews with Pomegranate and Vanilla was selected as a "Best Snack Award" winner by Shape Magazine (July ’09 issue). This winning snack teams up whole roasted cashews with pomegranate and apple, and balanced with pure, fragrant vanilla bean.

Now you can find Sahale Snacks nation wide at Starbucks!

BUY IT:

Sahale has partnered up with many retailers - you can locate a store near you here and like I mentioned, now you can find Sahale at your local Starbucks.

WIN IT!!!

One lucky winner will receive a Sahale Prize pack including -
* Glazed Cashews with Pomegranate + Vanilla
* Soledad Nut Blend
* Sahale Snacks T-shirt or Apron (winner's choice)

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Thank you to Sahale for providing me with review samples and a prize for one winner. The views are my own.

The Monster At The End Of This Post

What did that say? In the title, what did that say?


Did that say there will be a monster at the end of this post????



IT DID? Oh, I am so scared of Monsters!!!




SHHHH Listen, I have an idea. If you do not read any further, we will never get to the end of this post.



And that is good, because there is a monster at the end of this post.



- so please do not read any further



































YOU READ FURTHER!!!!!!!!







Ok - I'd like to tie this post to the last one with rope, so you can not read any further. I don't have any rope.







I'd also like to nail this post to the last one, so we don't get closer to the end of this post, but I think that would damage something.







Or maybe I could build a heavy, thick, solid, strong brick wall. That would stop you. But I've heard that can leave a big mess.







So I will just say that the next paragraph is the end of this post, and there is a Monster at the end of this post. I am so Scared! Please do not read any further.



Please



Please



Please






Well look at that! This is the end of the post and the only one here is this Monster of a prize - the HP Mini 110 by Studio Tord Boontje from Mom Bloggers Club, sponsored by HP and five-time Olympian Dara Torres !!

Winning the HP Mini 110 would Simplify My Life so much. I could be out and about, or even lying on the couch watching Sesame Street with Ju, and not have to feel tied to this desk. I think sitting here too much has ill effects on me- like being very afraid of monsters!

And you could win too! Just comment below because Mom Bloggers Club will randomly give away three (3) HP Mini 110-1100 by Studio Tord Boontje PCs to readers who leave a comment on entrants' sweepstakes posts!!! Good Luck!!






And you were so Scared! I told you and told you there was nothing to be scared of!

Oh, I'm so embarrassed....

Grover, what the heck are you doing here???

WEMBE Natural Amazonian Soaps GIVEAWAY !!

Nature compliments the human soul and envelops it with health beauty and happiness.

Wembé is a name given by a Guaraní tribe to a tropical plant considered as the Amazon's rare jewels.

This is one of those times when there's no way I could say it better. There is no way I can capture even a fraction of the goodness of Wembe better than this, taken from the site:

The rainforest is a magical place. Tall trees, delicate ferns, lush plants with vivid colors, a hundred thousand different hues of green. An incredible abundance of life. Abundance of everything. Strange fruits and stranger flowers seemingly come from another planet. Dense, humid fog all around. Bright darkness. Peace. Energy.

As you walk by, your soul changes, your spirit feeds of this peaceful energy. The world you left behind seems so small, so far away, so meaningless. Slowly, like in a dream, you become one with the Amazonian soul. Capture that soul and take it with you. Keep it in a little compartment in your mind, and take it everywhere with you. Open the compartments any time you need, because it will always be there. Close your eyes, breathe, remember the scents of the forest. Remember the peace. Remember the energy. And face the troubles of life like a warrior. Feel the water in your skin. Take a deep breath. Smell your soap. Rub it down your body, and feel how it perfumes your skin. Evoke good thoughts. See your dreams come true. Smile, and smell again. Feel beautiful, strong, and positive.

Wembe uses in all it's lines only the finest essential oils from plants, from certified organic origins when possible, and each blend is carefully designed following the aroma-therapeutic principles of each plant, so each bar of soap and each ounce of salt or scrub is more than just a perfumed hygiene item, it's a work of art hand crafted to alter the mood and soothe the spirit. No synthetics, all natural.

See, it's like poetry.

The soap, has a nice natural feel when you hold it. The bars look authentic, like they came from the rain forest.

I'm using the Chocolate right now and it's wonderful. It smells like nice dark cocoa - not sweet, just natural chocolate. It lathers nice and leaves your skin clean and fragrant. Anything chocolate is good by me!

I also got to try the Green Blue River Exfoliating Blend and Dulce de Leche. I haven't opened them yet because these are such good quality soaps & I'm enjoying the chocolate so much I want to savor them. I have something to look forward to as the chocolate bar melts away :)

Just like their namesake, these soaps are rare jewels.

BUY IT:

You can purchase these and other soaps at Wembe online.

WIN IT!!!

Or, something for you to look forward to - one winner will receive the same soaps I got to sample - Chocolate, Green Blue River Exfoliating Blend, and Dulce de Leche.

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Pamela's Products - Giveaway!!!

Since 1988 Pamela's Products have created a new standard in wheat- free and gluten-free foods. They've combined the finest all natural ingredients for superior taste and texture.

Thanks to products like Pamela's, gluten free foods are good foods. Ten years ago GF foods were dry, tasteless and nearly unbearable to eat. Ten years ago my Mother had to suddenly go gluten free with my brother. She started buying GF from the health food stores, but back then it was so bad she knew it would never work. So out of necessity.

That is what Pamela's did too. Pamela's Grandparents started one of the first health food stores (and bakery) in San Francisco. Growing up in the Health Food Industry, she was given the “weird” food to take to school by way of heavy, nutty breads and small, dry health food cookies or with carob instead of chocolate. She suggested making the wheat-free and gluten-free cookies taste better, but I was told that “the allergy people were fine and happy to have something”. Back then the Health Food Industry was much less interested in taste. Health food was known to be dry, hard, and crumbly but always nutritious.

In 1988, after college she left the family business to start her own independent company founded on the premise that wheat-free and gluten-free foods can taste great and that everyone should have food delicious enough to celebrate. My company, Pamela’s Products, continues to lead the industry with award winning decadent and delicious gluten-free foods.

I will never forget last year when I served only gluten-free cupcakes at my son's birthday party. My oldest brother told me I could have made them myself and saved a lot of money!!! He thought they looked and tasted like the good bakery cupcakes! Loved it - no one knew :)

There are so many choices at Pamela's - Traditional Cookies , Organic Cookies , Simplebites Mini, Baking Mixes ( bread mixes, pancake mix, brownie mix, cake mixes, cornbread mix), Cheesecakes & Cakes. Everything I've tried is good and I was able to serve it to my whole family, not just Julien who is gluten free.

Thank you Pamela!!! For making our lives so much easier.

BUY IT:

You can purchase Pamela's products at Pamela's Products are available in natural food stores such as PCC Natural Markets, Sprouts, Wegman's, Whole Foods, and more, as well as many grocery stores such as Fred Meyer, Kroger, Publix, Safeway and Winn Dixie, throughout the United States, Canada and other countries. You can also purchase Pamela's Products at Amazon.

WIN IT!!!

One lucky winner will win their choice of any two Pamela's Products!

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Thank you to Pamela's Products for providing me review product and the same for one winner.

Peeled Snacks Now @ Starbucks Nationwide

I'm excited that Peeled Snacks and their beautiful rainbow of all natural, nothing added fruit goodness will be available @ Starbucks nationwide.

That is great news for me - I crave Peeled and up until now it's an order only product. Now I'll be able to find Mango (which is my favorite), Cherry & Apple.

If you haven't tried Peeled Snacks, stop in at any Starbucks - you'll be glad you did :)))

Grounds For Change Coffee GIVEAWAY!!

Grounds for Change is a family owned and operated coffee roasting business located in the Pacific Northwest . They roast their 100% Fair Trade, Organic coffee in small batches to ensure that you receive the freshest coffee possible.

Grounds for Change Coffee-

• Certified Organic Coffee
  Organic coffee is grown without the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers, thereby assuring the health of the soil, forest and farmers. All of the coffee we roast is certified organic coffee.
  
  
• Certified Fair Trade Coffee
  Fair trade coffee gives farmers a better standard of living and producer cooperatives are guaranteed a minimum fair price for their crop. All of the coffee we roast is Fair Trade Certified coffee.
  
  
• Shade Grown Coffee
  Shade grown coffee protects migratory bird habitat, reduces clear-cutting in tropical rainforests, promotes biodiversity and enhances flavor.
  
  
• CarbonFree® Certified Coffee
  To get a product certified CarbonFree®, a company must submit the item for a detailed Life Cycle Analysis, a third-party process that formally scrutinizes the carbon emissions associated with every step in production. The resulting analysis accounts for and offsets all carbon dioxide emissions, in our case, starting with a coffee plant and ending with an empty bag of coffee.
  
  
• Wholesale Coffee Program
  Grounds for Change is proud to offer a unique coffee wholesale program for our Organic, Fair Trade coffee that is geared towards independent cafes.

That's pretty impressive. Makes you wonder what the big brand main stream coffee's are not doing to be sustainable, fair and responsible.

I love products that make you feel good to use them - it's how it should be. Products that do no harm like Grounds For Change.

I got to try the 3-pack Sampler. It was fun to choose the coffee although a bit tough to do, as they all sounded really good. I ended up choosing Nordic blend, Espresso blend, and the 2009 Holiday Blend. My favorite is the 2009 Holiday Blend, but I'm very happy with all my selections.

I like an X-bold cup of coffee light sugar & milk. My Grounds for Change coffee selections all make a really good flavored cup off coffee - just how I like it. Each coffee having it's own subtle characteristics that are unique to that blend.

Selecting a coffee from Grounds of Change is almost like selecting wine - along with a detailed description of the flavor and region, you are given a flavor profile which gives you a detailed description of the roast, aroma, body, and brightness. You leave feeling a little more enlightened about coffee and really excited to try your selections!

Everything is custom - you even select the grind - whole bean, french press, metal filter, paper filter, or espresso grind.

I'm having a cup right now as a matter of fact, and I'm running low so lets get to the fun part.

BUY IT:

You can purchase Grounds for Change at their site where you can find all their coffee blends, teas, chocolate, gifts, accessories & their coffee of the month club.

or...

WIN IT!!!

The happy people at Grounds For Change would like to offer one lucky reader a 3-pack sampler like I received!

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Thank you to Grounds For Change for providing me review product and the same for one winner.

General Mills reduces sugar in their cereals !!

General Mills announced a commitment to further reduce sugar in cereals advertised to kids under 12 to single digit grams of sugar per serving. The company has already been reducing sugar in cereals while increasing key nutrients, such as calcium and vitamin D, and providing whole grain.

I love general mills because they made a commitment to make their CHEX cereal gluten free and guarantee that by the label on the package. So, if you see Gluten-Free on the box, you can expect the same yummy goodness without the chance of contamination. Our favorite is the Cinnamon :)



Thank you General Mills, for your changes for the better!

General Mills would like to offer you a $1.00 off coupon for one of their cereals :)

The information and free cereal coupons were all provided to me by General Mills through MyBlogSpark

Tropical Traditions Coconut Flour GIVEAWAY!!

When I think of Tropical Traditions, I think of health. The thing about the new generation of health foods, is that it tastes good :)

Tropical Traditions organic coconut flour is fiber from the coconut meat after most of the oil has been extracted to make Virgin Coconut Oil. It is certified organic, unsweetened, and has not been treated with sulfites. Tropical Traditions organic coconut flour is high in dietary fiber and protein, and is gluten-free. It has more fiber than gluten-based grains.

It adds a slight coconut flavor to your dish, but it is not a sweet coconut flavor and it is not overpowering. I used it to make a sausage gravy once when I was out of my gluten free flour that I normally use for my son's portions. It was good gravy. I think that mixed with the meat , butter and milk, the coconut flavor was hidden by the other flavors. He liked it and all was well :)

Recently, I made blueberry muffins with the flour. These were for the whole family and they were all gobbled up quickly. They were so yummy and moist - I could make them with coconut flour from now on.

You can find a a huge variety of coconut flour recipes at Tropical Traditions. There's several I'm planning on trying.

Besides baking, Tropical Traditions recommends that you can add it to shakes and smoothies where fiber and protein are needed. Or simply dissolve a spoonful in water as a high-fiber drink with a coconut flavor! This organic coconut flour is very versatile and very tasty. Sprinkle it over your favorite dishes to add a wonderful coconut flavor, use it as a thickener in soups and sauces - the possibilities are endless!

Good taste that you can feel good about!

BUY IT:

You can purchase Organic Coconut Flour at Tropical Traditions. You can also purchase Coconut Oil, Organic Foods, Skin Care Products, Household Products, Suplements, Pet Products and much more.

WIN IT!!!

One lucky winner will recieve a package of Tropical Traditions Organic Coconut Flour


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Giveaway will end on January 18th at 11 :59 am EST. Winner will be selected using Random .org. I will email the winner & you will have 48 hours to reply back before I draw a new winner . Please remember to leave me your email address if it is not visible on your profile so that I can contact you if you win. Good luck to everyone :)

Thank you to Tropical Traditions for providing me a review product and product for the winner :)

ADD MORE ~ing TO YOUR LIFE by Gabrielle Bernstein GIVEAWAY!

Gen Y self-help maven Gabrielle Bernstein offers up a fun, active 30-day method for discovering true happiness.





In this light, fun, easy read, you'll learn the ~ing equation -

Rethinking + Moving + Receiving x 30 days = Changing

The ~ing equation is laid out in a 30 day repetition - a workbook of sorts that is so clear, and makes such practical sense that after you complete the book you won't be able to look at things in quite the same way - you'll be unable to deny what you've just experienced.

Gabrielle was influenced by and calls upon "A Course in Miracles" in her book. I was also influenced by A Course in Miracles and so reading this book I can feel how it touched and guided her in the same ways it did me.

By opening this book, you are choosing to see life in a whole new perspective - to surrender & release, set yourself free, bring serenity back, see yourself- the good the bad the ugly, add ~ing to your romance, climb your way to higher thoughts, stretch beyond your ego, shift, focus, know, manifest and add more ~ing to your life!!!

Gabrielle shows you how to make happiness a way of life :) You'll be glad you did!

BUY IT:

You can purchase ADD MORE ~ing TO YOUR LIFE at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Borders, BooksAMillion & IndieBound - again - you'll be glad you did :)

WIN IT!!!

One very lucky winner will win a copy of ADD MORE ~ing TO YOUR LIFE by Gabrielle Bernstein

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YOU CAN INCREASE YOUR ODDS BY ENTERING @ SWEEPS4BLOGGERS TOO!

Giveaway will end on January 16th at 11 :59 am EST. Winner will be selected using Random .org. I will email the winner & you will have 48 hours to reply back before I draw a new winner . Please remember to leave me your email address if it is not visible on your profile so that I can contact you if you win. Good luck to everyone :)

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YooHoo & Friends Giveaway!!!

Awww just look at those big eyes :) Can you resist?



Isn't he so cute? Can you think of a little one you know that would think so too?

My Julien has this little guy Capuchin and Owl.

He has made quite good friends with them. They have their own little bed and he covers them at night so they don't get cold. They're watching tv with him now.

They both make cure sounds when you hug them too!

YooHoo & Friends has also launched an online virtual world inspired YooHoo & Friends, http://www.yoohoofriends.com, geared to kids from five to 12 years old. The web site’s characters resemble real animals in their natural habitats from all over the world and will educate children about them. The website is free and does not require activation codes for entry. Site users can play games, download wallpapers, calendars and icons, watch previews for the upcoming YooHoo animations, adopt and raise YooHoo & Friends, and learn about each endangered animal.

The YooHoo & Friends story is set in a forest called Yootopia, which features the “Tree of Life.” Kids join YooHoo & Friends on magical journeys as they travel around the world to find the lost seeds from the “Tree of Life.” Each story will also encourage parents and their children to value friendship, harmony, honesty, and courage.




We've had fun with our YooHoo & Friends and I know you will too. Plus, you can expand - there are lots of friends to choose from. There are a variety of sizes and themes (i.e.: Valentine’s, Spring/Easter, Halloween, Holidays, Birthdays, Graduation) with a design for just about anyone. Aurora will introduce many new YooHoo & Friends throughout next year but look for the Beaver, Yellow Tiger, Jaban Rhinoceros and Japanese Macque (five and eight inches) to kick off 2010 introductions. They join the Scarlet Macaw, Barbary Lion, Iberian Lynx, Platypus and a host of other characters. Even better, YooHoo & Friends teach kids about endangered species from around the globe.

BUY IT:

You can find YooHoo & Friends at a wide variety of retailers including major zoos (a fast growing market), department stores such as Mervyns and Neiman Marcus, high-end toy stores such as Learning Express, top gift chains such as Hallmark, Claire’s and Cracker Barrel, as well as hospital gift shops, fine florists, candy stores and gift/stationery stores worldwide.

WIN IT!!!

One lucky winner will receive a random assortment (a couple) of cute little friends :)


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Take a look at the YooHoo & Friends shop and tell me a friend that you think a little person in your life would like.

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* follow @Yoohoofriends

*Favorite me at Technorati

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- That's 12 possible entries with a chance for 20 possible entry points!!!

Giveaway will end on January 16th at 11 :59 am EST. Winner will be selected using Random .org. I will email the winner & you will have 48 hours to reply back before I draw a new winner . Please remember to leave me your email address if it is not visible on your profile so that I can contact you if you win. Good luck to everyone :)

Serene Bath & Body - Giveaway!

Serene Bath & Body, where harmony, beauty and well-being restore the body, mind and spirit.

You are gonna love this. I got to sample a variety of Serene products and I love them. You can feel the positive energy that went into these lush and natural bath lovelies.

Serene offers two bath and body product lines - Celestial Farms, a metaphysically inspired line and Persephone's Wish, an all natural and organic inspired line. At Serene you can find all natural lotions, bar and foaming liquid soaps, Dead Sea salt scrubs, and all natural and organic lip balms.

Serene Bath & Body uses all natural and certified organic ingredients. Most of our ingredients come from US companies who focus not only on the protection and sustainability of our planet but also on the respect and care for the people who cultivate the ingredients. You can feel the goodness and purity when you use their products.

Serene Bath & body would like to offer 2 of my readers the Organic Holiday Six Pack (pictured above) which includes one bar of each of the five Persephone's Wish All Natural Bar Soaps + one extra bar & winners choice of scent in an 8 oz. bottle of their Celestial Farms lotion.

Let me tell you the soaps are wonderfully creamy and the thing is, you know that what you're putting onto your body for all your pore to absorb is non-toxic , no nasty chemicals - it's pure goodness that you can feel good about.

They come in five aromatic scents:

Lavender Oatmeal -a great choice for those with sensitive skin. In addition to its calming and soothing effects, lavender essential oil has been used for centuries to treat various skin conditions such as acne and psoriasis. Its effectiveness at treating these minor skin conditions is due to its superb antibacterial and antifungal properties. The addition of colloidal oatmeal and ground lavender creates a gentle exfoliant that helps to scrub away dead skin cells, leaving your skin looking and feeling softer.

Lemongrass Sage - Not only does this soap smell good enough to eat but it's great for your skin too. Lemongrass has been shown to help cleanse and balance oily skin as well as tone and tighten mature skin. Sage is loaded with antioxidants which can slow down the signs of aging like wrinkles and sagging skin. Sage has long been used as an aphrodisiac - bonus! Note: Products with lemongrass and/or sage essential oils should be avoided while pregnant.

Pomegranate Citrus - Pomegranate seed oil has been shown to exhibit a remarkable ability to nourish, moisturize and improve skin elasticity. This oil can be effective in treating dry skin, eczema, and psoriasis. Its high polyphenol content makes it a strong antioxidant- this means its helps protect skin from signs of aging. Additionally it contains conjugated fatty acids which give it strong anti-inflammatory properties. To this already delicious soap we've added several organic essential oils including vetiver oil which creates a calming effect, organic bay laurel essential oil which aids the lymphatic system and organic lime essential oil which acts as an effective astringent. Lastly we add the puree of fresh, organic blackberries to provide a gentle yet effective exfoliant.

Rosemary Mint & Clove-Rosemary essential oil is recognized as being excellent for skin regeneration, acne, dermatitis, and dry skin. Peppermint essential oil has been shown to lessen the reddishness of skin and also prevents irritation and itchiness. Spearmint essential oil has been shown to cleanse and tighten pores. Ground cloves not only add a mild exfoliant and smell good but they also act as a natural antiseptic. Note: Products with rosemary essential oil should be avoided while pregnant.

Unscented Milk & Honey -Soothe your body in the creamy rich lather of goat's milk and honey. Goat's milk is remarkably effective at soothing dry, itchy skin and the addition of honey makes this an exceptionally emollient bar of soap. And to make this soap even more spectacular we've added ground oatmeal to help exfoliate that dry skin, leaving you feeling pampered and refreshed. This luxurious soap is the favorite for our customers with dry skin. The fact that this is an unscented soap makes it perfect for those with sensitive skin.

And the Celestial Farms lotions come in Eve's Garden, Awaken, Goddess, Aura Enhancer, and Zen For Men.

I got to try the Aura Enhancer lotion and I love it - it's scent is fresh and clean, yet soothing.

So now that you have a feel for Serene lets get to the good stuff!

BUY IT: You can purchase all the products mentioned here and much more at http://theserenestore.com

WIN IT!!!

Serene Bath & body would like to offer 2 of my readers the Organic Holiday Six Pack which includes one bar of each of the five Persephone's Wish All Natural Bar Soaps + one extra bar & winners choice of scent in an 8 oz. bottle of their Celestial Farms lotion!!!

MAIN ENTRY:

Take a look at Serene's Ingredients and tell me something you learned

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*enter to win a pair of UGG boots (simple 2 step entry) ( 5 bonus entries) -MUST BE ENTERED THROUGH THIS BLOG

* follow Wishing Penny blog

* Subscribe to Wishing Penny by email

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* blog this post & leave a link ( 3 bonus entries )

* grab my button

* follow me @ Twitter & tweet this contest -RT @Jamaise Win an organic bath & body prize pack from @theserenestore http://tinyurl.com/y9qpj64 #giveaway ( 2 bonus entries)

* follow @theserenestore

*Favorite me at Technorati

*Become a fan of Serene @ Facebook

- That's 11 possible entries with a chance for 18 possible entry points!!!

Giveaway will end on January 14th at 11 :59 am EST. Winner will be selected using Random .org. I will email the winner & you will have 48 hours to reply back before I draw a new winner . Please remember to leave me your email address if it is not visible on your profile so that I can contact you if you win. Good luck to everyone :)

Thank you to Serene Bath & Body for providing me review product and for providing a prize for one lucky winner.

Handbag Heaven & Giveaway!!!

Yep, you read that right bags starting at only $15 - Everything under $75. High quality without the high price tag. And, FREE UPS Ground shipping on all orders over $50!!!!

Besides giving you over 500 of the hottest looks in handbags, you can shop in confidence, at Handbag Heaven they offer -

*100% money back guarantee
*same -day shipping
*hassle - free returns
*110% price match guarantee
*more than 500 selections

Handbag Heaven also recently launched a handbag glossary to make finding the perfect bag that much easier to find!

I have found that in this economy, I am choosing to spend my money where the customer service treats me best and Handbag Heaven seems to have that covered.

As for the bags, it was tough picking just one to review. There are so many & so many different sizes and styles to choose from! Seriously though, you can shop by style : Satchel Bags, Hobo bags, totes you can shop by color: Black, gray, even purple or shop by size: Large, X-Large, X-Small Trend: Animal Print Handbags, Metallics , Flat Tote Finally, you can shop by price: under $25, to over $70 - you can find what you're looking for at Handbag Heaven.

I ended up picking the Dante Stud Hobo pictured above. I like to carry a large bag, so I ordered from the "large" section. Now Handbag Heaven does not fool around - when they say large, they mean large. I feel like a celebrity when I carry it. I'm very happy with my selection :)

The rep I've been working with, couldn't be any better and her Mother even went to school here locally - which is cool, yet another reminder what a small world it is! I just want to thank her for being so great to work with.

Buy it:

You can have fun browsing and purchase online @ http://www.handbagheaven.com/ - remember their great shop with confidence policy.

WIN IT!!!!

Or, win it right here! Handbag Heaven would like to offer one lucky winner their choice of a $50 gift certificate or bag of their choice!!!

MAIN ENTRY:
Just stop by Handbag Heaven, take a look around and tell me one of the bags that caught your eye.

EXTRAS:

*enter to win a pair of UGG boots (simple 2 step entry) ( 5 bonus entries) -MUST BE ENTERED THROUGH THIS BLOG

* follow Wishing Penny blog

* Subscribe to Wishing Penny by email

* Subscribe to Wishing Penny by reader

* blog this post & leave a link ( 3 bonus entries )

* grab my button

* follow me @ Twitter & tweet this contest -RT @Jamaise win a handbag of your choice from @handbagheaven http://tinyurl.com/y9u5p6e #giveaway ( 2 bonus entries)

* follow @handbagheaven

*Favorite me at Technorati

- That's 10 possible entries with a chance for 17 possible entry points!!!

Giveaway will end on January 13th at 11 :59 am EST. Winner will be selected using Random .org. I will email the winner & you will have 48 hours to reply back before I draw a new winner . Please remember to leave me your email address if it is not visible on your profile so that I can contact you if you win. Good luck to everyone :)

Thank you to Handbag Heaven for providing me review product and for providing a prize for one lucky winner.