Friday, November 6, 2009

OMG Alight.com Giveaway Part 3


Remember my September and October alight.com giveaways? Well the really cool people at alight.com have given me another opportunity to giveaway another top to one of my readers!! I said yes because I know many of you have been entering to win and now you have another chance.

I am not really going to do a review in this post either since I reviewed alight.com here. But I included the good points in this post. The bottom line is I love shopping at alight.com and they have some of the cutest plus-size clothes around. I am Rubenesque and love fashionable clothing and I have found really cute plus-size clothing at alight.com. It's one of the online retailers I often visit.

What I like about alight.com is that they have plus size clothing that are stylish, hip and trendy. So often plus size clothing is boring and old fashioned. They carry sizes 14W to 30W and alight.com has quickly become the leading specialty e-tailer for plus-size women. I love it because they carry everything including dresses, jeans, tops, jackets, coats, skirts, and pants and accessories. They have over almost 100 brands and over 900 styles! You can find largest selection of contemporary and junior plus designers, including Blue Plate, pink.girl, Angels, Abby Z, Ruby Rox, Fashion Love, ToTo, Mecca Femme, Pink Apple, and Sele at alight.com.

They have such a great selection. If you have never shopped at alight.com and are a beautiful full-figured gal, you should check it out. I have found clothing that is fun and trendy. The dresses are to die for and since they have such a huge selection, you can find clothes that are casual or dressy. The quality is fantastic and the prices are really great too. I often find that plus size clothing can be extremely pricey. But alight.com always has some great deals and the prices are always right!

I am so excited that I get to run this giveaway again because I know that a lot of you wanted to win and now someone else gets the chance to win. YAY! Read the rules and enter. I really think you will love the clothes at alight.com!!

Mandatory Entry

Visit alight.com and sign up for the the email list on the site. You must be signed up for the newsletter to win and we will check. If you win and aren't signed up, I will choose another winner.

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* Follow alight.com on Twitter
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* Fave me on Technorati (leave your username - 1 entry)
* Blog about this giveaway leave the link (3 entries)
* Follow me on Networked Blogs (1 entry - see right sidebar for widget)

Make sure to leave a separate comment for the entries you complete!

Deadline: Monday, November 30 at 11:59 pm EST. I will use random.org to pick the winners so everyone has a chance to win. **PLEASE leave an email if your blogger profile does not include it or you don't have a blog. I need a way to contact you.** Once a winner is drawn I will contact them and the winner will have 48 hours to reply back before I draw a new winner. Giveaway is open to US and CANADA residents only who are 18 years of age or older.



Disclosure: As part of my review, I received a top for my initial review in September. No other compensation was given and the opinions in this post are solely mine and are based on my experience with the product. My opinions have not been influenced by the product given.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Disney's A Christmas Carol Giveaway


This weekend is the opening of Disney’s A Christmas Carol starring Jim Carrey in IMAX theaters. In celebration, IMAX is sponsoring a giveaway. One lucky reader will have the chance to win a prize pack that includes one Disney’s A Christmas Carol poster and one book, “Disney’s A Christmas Carol: Movie Storybook.” I will not pick the winner. The winner will be picked from participating blogs. So keep an eye out for other blogs who might have the same giveaway going on and you can enter there too!!

You also have more chances to win during Resourceful Mommy's twitter party Thursday, November 5th from 9-10 pm ET. You can RSVP for the event here. Remember the hashtag for this great twitter party is #XmasIMAX.

ENTER TO WIN:

You need to become a Facebook fan of Imax. This weekend they will also have some chances to win more prizes!! YAY!

Then come back and tell me you became a fan and then me if you are familiar with this wonderful story and what you like about it.

Just leave one comment! Thanks!

Ends Wednesday, November 11th, 11:59 ET.

Tyson Fully Cooked Heat 'N Eat Dinner Meats Review and Giveaway

I love cooking and I do it everyday. I really enjoy it but every so often I get lazy and don't want to do it. So what do I do? I usually feed Tom leftovers or go out to dinner. But recently I got the opportunity to try Tyson Fully Cooked Heat & Eat Meat entrées. After trying them, I think Tom might not be getting as many leftovers as before.

Tyson® Fully Cooked Heat ‘N Eat Dinner Meats are a line of fully-cooked delicious entrée meats that are available in refrigerated meat aisle of your local grocery store. They are already cooked so all you have to do is slip them into the microwave or oven and they are done in minutes. All you do is provide a few sides and dinner is ready in no time.

The varieties of Tyson meals are as follows:

* NEW Beef Brisket in Fire Roasted Onion Sauce
* NEW Braised Beef Brisket with Mild Chili Sauce
* NEW Beef Steak Tips in Burgundy Sauce
* NEW Pork Loin in Sweet & Tangy BBQ Sauce
* Pork Roast in Gravy
* Maple & Brown Sugar Glazed Ham
* Chicken Breast Medallions in White Wine & Garlic Sauce
* Seasoned Beef Meatloaf
* Beef Pot Roast in Gravy
* Beef Tips in Gravy
* Beef Steak Tips in Bourbon Sauce

I received a coupon to try the Tyson Heat 'n Eat meals. I decided to try the Beef Tips in Gravy. Now Tom isn't really picky about food but he isn't a fan of frozen and ready to make meals so I was a little worried he might not like this meal. But I figured I would cook up the Beef Tips make some buttered parsley noodles and fresh green beans and see what happens.

It was easy peasy to cook up this meal. It was basically an under 30 minute meal. The Tyson meals are easy to make because they come in their own little pan and in a plastic bag. All you do is pierce the bag for ventilation and put them right into the microwave. Once they are done, you cut open the bag and pour the meats right into the little pan. It's ready to serve.
Once the Beef Tips were ready I plated them up. I served Tom and at first he said it was too much food but before I knew it, he had eaten the whole thing!! He cleaned his plate. I asked him if he liked it and he said the meat was tender and he loved the gravy. He even had me serve him extra gravy over the noodles!! I also loved it the Beef Tips. They were tender and well seasoned. I couldn't believe how delish it was.

And it was easy to make and clean up was a cinch. I just took everything and put it right into the trash. No pots, no pans, no mess, no fuss; it was great!! And while I used my Tyson meal as is, the Tyson site has some great recipes you can try. Even Robin Miller, from the Food Network, has joined in and created some fabulous recipes that you can make! She made an amazing panini using the Tyson Pork Loin in Sweet and Tangy BBQ sauce. Yummo! I am so going to try that recipe!!

Based on my experience, I would recommend these. If you don't like to cook but want a great meal for your family then you need to try these. These are great to have in the frig just in case you don't have time to make dinner.

And since I know many of you love giveaways, I also wanted to let you know that Tyson will be hosting a weekly sweepstakes on their Web site, EmbraceDinner.com, called the “Perfect Pairs” sweepstakes. All you do is sign up, answer a few questions and tell Tyson what you would pair with the Tyson Heat ‘N Eat Dinner Meats. You will be entered in a weekly drawing to win some really great prizes!

I want to thank Tyson Foods for providing me with the coupons to try and review their products. And Tyson was so nice that I got extra coupons for my wonderful readers!! Yes guys, you know what's coming, don't you? I will choose 3 winners who will receive 2 coupons each so you can try more than one variety of these meals. You know the drill. Follow the entry rules and enter to win!! Good Luck everyone!!


Mandatory Entry

Visit the Tyson Embrace Dinner site and come back and tell me which recipe you would like to try using one of the entrees.

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* Add my NEW button to your site (2 entries)
* Add this Giveaway to a Sweepstakes site, Mr. Linky,your giveaway list etc. Leave the link!! (2 entries per submission)
* Fave me on Technorati (leave your username - 1 entry)
* Blog about this giveaway leave the link (3 entries)
* Follow me on Networked Blogs (1 entry - see right sidebar for widget)

Make sure to leave a separate comment for the entries you complete!

Deadline: Monday, November 23 at 11:59 pm EST. I will use random.org to pick the winners so everyone has a chance to win. **PLEASE leave an email if your blogger profile does not include it or you don't have a blog. I need a way to contact you.** Once a winner is drawn I will contact them and the winner will have 48 hours to reply back before I draw a new winner. Giveaway is open to US and CANADA residents only who are 18 years of age or older.



Disclosure: As part of my review, I received a coupon to try the product. No other compensation was given and the opinions in this post are solely mine and are based on my experience with the product. My opinions have not been influenced by the product given.

WINNERS!!! Yoplait "Get Strong and Healthy" Prize Pack

Drumroll please. The winners of the Yoplait "Get Strong and Healthy" Prize Packs chosen by Random.org are:



Naddez and blabla3269

Congrats Winners! I have emailed you. You have 48 hours to get back to me. After 48 hours, I will choose a new winner. So send me your info!! Once I get all the info, I will send it our wonderful sponsor.

I want to thank My Blog Spark and Yoplait for these great prizes and the opportunity to give two of my readers to win. I also want to thank everyone who participated. I appreciate your continued support! If you didn't win this one, there are a few more giveaways going on. Look on my sidebar for the current list! I have also started adding more reviews, freebies and deals to the blog so you can be in on them so keep checking back. I have some great giveaways coming up in the next few weeks so check back for some goodies!





Tuesday, November 3, 2009

SoftLips Review and Giveaway

Oh SoftLips, how I love thee! I recently got to the review the NEW line of SoftLips organic lip conditioners. The new line consists of the following delicious flavors: Peppermint, Acai Berry, Papaya, and Chai Tea. Softlips is a PURE line is USDA-certified organic and 100% natural lip conditioner.

I have used SoftLips products off and on for a few years now and love them. I used to be a Chapstick gal and while Chapstick is good, I prefer SoftLips. SoftLips conditioners are great for the lips. They make my lips feel smooth and silky and soft. I also love that they have tons of flavors and varieties to choose from. Some of the samples I received included not only the NEW line of SoftLips but the Limited Edition Winter Flavors. I especially loved the Sugar Cookie and Sugar Plum Berry. Of the NEW line I loved the Peppermint and Chai Tea!! Yummy! SoftLips also has a line of tinted lip conditioners I love. How cool is being able to have lip conditioner with a hint of color!! Woo!

The other thing I love about SoftLips is the commitment to the environment that they have made. SoftLips uses recyclable packaging that is printed with vegetable-based ink. Softlips is all-natural and is free of synthetic chemicals. Softlips use natural ingredients like pure organic oils, beeswax, shea butter and vitamin E to help keep lips smooth and healthy. These lip conditioners do not contain animal by-products and there is no animal testing involved! I love that!!

SoftLips are also easy to carry around. The tube they come in is small and skinny but they last a long time. They fit perfectly in any purse or pocket. I like to keep one in the car so I can always gloss my lips at any time!

These are perfect with winter coming up. My lips get dry and flaky but SoftLips will keep them healthy and moisturized all winter long!! If you are looking for stocking stuffers, these would be great gift for anyone on your list!

You can find SoftLips products at any mass retailer, supermarket and drug stores.

Softlips is also hosting a Picture Perfect Lips Search with one grand prize winner receiving $2500 cash, a one year supply of Softlips and the possibility of being represented by a modeling agency in New York City. So go to the website and enter to win.

Now you can you can win a set of the NEW line lip conditioners thanks to SoftLips. YAY. Read the rules and enter to win!! Thank you SoftLips for the chance to giveaway such a cool prize!

Mandatory Entry

Visit the SoftLips site and come back and tell me something you learned or your favorite flavor.

Extra Entries
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* Add this Giveaway to a Sweepstakes site, Mr. Linky,your giveaway list etc. Leave the link!! (2 entries per submission)
* Fave me on Technorati (leave your username - 1 entry)
* Blog about this giveaway leave the link (3 entries)
* Follow me on Networked Blogs (1 entry - see right sidebar for widget)

Make sure to leave a separate comment for the entries you complete!

Deadline: Sunday, November 22 at 11:59 pm EST. I will use random.org to pick the winners so everyone has a chance to win. **PLEASE leave an email if your blogger profile does not include it or you don't have a blog. I need a way to contact you.** Once a winner is drawn I will contact them and the winner will have 48 hours to reply back before I draw a new winner. Giveaway is open to US residents only who are 18 years of age or older.


Disclosure: As part of my review, I received the same prize that I am giving away. No other compensation was given and the opinions in this post are mine. They have not been influenced by the product given.