Founded in 2002, SunglassWarehouse.com is more than just another sunglasses retailer. We are a customer service company passionate about sunglasses. Here at SunglassWarehouse.com, the customer is our top priority. Over the past seven years, we have served the needs of thousands of satisfied customers, providing quality sunglasses at affordable prices. 

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Wahoo, there are 3 winners to announce!  I had 3 fabulous giveaways come to a close and I'm so ready to announce the winners.

The winner of the My Face Case Makeup Bag is.......... JANET F!!!!!  Yay, and congrats to Janet!  She has already confirmed via email.






The winner of the Grab Bag of choice from Doorstep Curiosities is........... MELISSA PAINTER!!!!!  Congrats Melissa.  She, too, has already confirmed via email.






Last, but certainly not least.. the winner of the 50% off coupon from Angel of 2 is.......... Amy Hollingsworth!!!!!  Congrats to you too, Amy!






Thank you ALL for entering!  Please check back as I will be posting more reviews and giveaways throughout the week.  Please check back tomorrow for my review and giveaway for Sunglass Warehouse!


Again, Thank you all for your entries and again, congrats to the lucky winners!!

Don't forget to enter to win an Orient Watch over at A Spicy Boy, A Cat, and My Fat Ass!  Today is the last day!

Whenever I'm doing online shopping, It can take me forever to search through different websites to find the best deal. I've been doing a lot of online shopping over the years and I can't even begin to tell you how many times I have purchased something just to find it on another website for a much lower price...bummer huh. Well, that is where Become.com comes in.

Become.com is a shoppers dream.  They provide you, the customer, with the comparison shopping technology that will save you a lot of your time and money through their comparison shopping website.  For instance, my all time FAVORITE flip flop brand is Yellowbox.  If you have ever purchased Yellowbox shoes, then you know they can be a bit pricey.  Become.com does the work for you when it comes to finding the best deal around.

Another thing I LOVE are Wire Photo/Christmas Card Holders.  I honestly have more than I need, but I keep purchasing more when I come across some 'too cute to not have' holders. They, too, can be pretty pricey and I end up paying too much for one and then finding the same one at another place for a much lower price.

My best friend loves all animals alike but she definitely favors dogs. She has a Dachshund that has to be about 200 years old, hehe just kidding, but she is her baby!  With that said, she also loves Dachshund figurines and when you're on a budget it certainly helps to have an online tool to help give you the best deal possible.

All in all, Become.com is a wonderful site to do your comparison shopping, all in one place!  Honestly, who wants to go back and forth to multiple stores, just to find the right deal, when all you have to do is go to Become.com and let them do the work for you!  Simple enough, huh?!


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We have come to an end of another fabulous giveaway so now it's time to announce the winner!  Let us give our CONGRATS to Brittney House!!!!  Brittney is the winner of the $30 GC to Skin Free Skin Care.  She has already confimed.  Congrats Brittney and thank you for entering!

I want to give a HUGE thank you to all of  you that entered.  I still have some awesome giveaways going on so make sure you check them out.

Wanna win some extra $$ MONEY $$  If you are here, then you must have said yes!  Easy entry, below, using rafflecopter.  This giveaway will run from December 18 until January 1.  Get your entries in and GOOD LUCK!!


*I am not sponsoring this giveaway.


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The Company

Since 1987 Mountain Rose Herbs has been known for its uncompromising commitment to organic agriculture and steadfast focus on the pure aesthetics and freshness of botanical products.Throughout all of these magnificent and developmental years we have always put an emphasis on conducting business in an ethical, responsible, clear, and ecological way; hoping to pave a medium for other blossoming green companies. During this time we have always found it in our nature to purport the advantages of organic agriculture, fund non profit organizations, contribute our time to numerous social and environmental groups, stay involved in community action campaigns, and develop cultivation programs for endangered botanicals. Yet, in the midst of these exciting and sometimes tumultuous times, we have always guaranteed our customers the absolute best in quality organic herbal products at very competitive prices.

The Products

Organic Herbal Products All of the products processed and offered by Mountain Rose Herbs are handled, analyzed and supervised by a full time quality control department. Every aspect of all our products, from the procurement, and the receiving, to the processing and packaging, is done in accordance to strict quality control and organic handling procedures. The products we offer you are guaranteed fresh, fragrant and colorful, and unlike traditional suppliers of herbal products who keep their merchandise stored in warehouses for several years, Mountain Rose Herbs will never sell or stock products that are more than a few months from harvest (except for seasonal items). This in itself guarantees you a fresh, and effective botanical preparation. Since 1987 Mountain Rose Herbs has placed a priority on our general health and well-being, and in this time we have completely removed all conventionally grown materials from our product line entirely.

I have to say that I LOVE any and all things organic. I especially love organic hair and beauty products, which brings me to my review on the Invigorating Hair Oil. A while back, I posted on how I was losing quite a bit of hair...more than the average 100-200 strands a day, that's for sure. While looking through their products, the Invigorating Hair Oil definitely caught my attention.  Here is little description of the product.

Invigorating Hair Oil was expressly developed for the purpose of delivering luxuriant hair and healthy roots. Organic Jojoba oil is great for root follicles allowing oxygen in and thereby encouraging new growth, while our luscious essential oil blend is both stimulating and nourishing to the scalp. Start with a few drops of Invigorating Hair Oil in the palm of your hand and rub into the scalp with your fingertips; then brush the hair gently and thoroughly from scalp to ends. For a complete hair treatment, apply the oil to wet hair and thoroughly massage in. Wrap the hair with a hot damp towel and leave on for 20 to 30 minutes. Remove towel and shampoo well.

Contains: Organic Jojoba oil and a proprietary blend of organic essential oils.

This is what I wanted to review!  I washed my hair like normal, towel tried and used about 5 pumps worth of oil and gently massaged onto my scalp. I then used a plastic cap to cover my entire head and sat under my portable hard hat hair dryer for about 20 minutes (note, you can also wrap your hair in a hot damp towel).  Once time was up, I shampooed my scalp.  If you don't, you will have an unsitely oily scalp (whoopsies to me for not shampooing the first time I used this hehe).  I did this, 2x a week, for a month and I'm extremely happy to report that I have honestly had A LOT less shedding!!  I couldn't have been more thrilled with the results.  We naturally shed but when you shed to the point that your scalp is starting to show through, that is NOT normal shedding!!  I definitely have less shedding and only time will tell when it comes to regrowth (I'll keep you updated).  My scalp feels so good after using the oil.  Note this oil is not just for those with thinning hair; using this oil will help to stimulate and nourish your scalp.  Healthy Scalp = Happy Hair!  Even if you have dandruff or just an itchy dry scalp, this hair oil will work wonders!






WHERE TO BUY:  Mountain Rose Herbs sells herbs, spices, teas, bath and body care, aromatherapy and essential oils and much more.  Visit their website today!

You can connect with them on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube!  They also have a blog, you should check out as well.

WANT TO WIN A BOTTLE FOR YOURSELF?  Mountain Rose Herbs has generously offered to give one of my readers the chance to win a bottle for themselves!  Contest will be open Internationally and will close on January 4, 2011.  Good luck to all!

*Disclaimer:  I was given the mentioned product to facilitate this review.  I was not paid monetarily and all opinions are 100% my own.


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Do you LOVE Amazon?  Yea, me too!  Want to win a $100 card to Amazon.com?  Sure you do!  Amee from Madame Deals and Jen from all her blogs  (Kobiso, Makobi Scribe, Sason and Pobi, etc) are sponsoring the event. Enter below OR on my facebook page, HERE.  Contest is open to the US and Canada and will end on January 1.  The more you follow, the more chances you have to win!!! Good luck to all!

*Please note that you can enter by signing into facebook OR using your name and email.  It is not mandatory to enter by signing in with your facebook account.


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Two fabulous contests have ended and now it's time to announce some lucky winners!  The lucky winner of the $25 Gift Certificate is.......NICOLE THORESEN!!!!

What is the National Consumer Panel?

The National Consumer Panel focuses on measuring consumer attitudes and behavior. The panel is made up of people just like you, whose opinions help manufacturers and retailers make decisions on what products to develop or improve.


Join Nielsen Home Scan Consumer Panel - Earn valuable points, which are redeemable for electronics, household items, jewelry, toy, gift cards, and more. If they are accepting panelists in your area, you'll receive a price gun that you scan your groceries and coupons to earn points. This is a fun activity for kids to do while you're putting groceries away and the longer you're a panelist, the better the prizes get! You'll also earn entries into their many exciting sweepstakes. But, above all, you'll be making your opinions count!


I had signed up about a week or so ago and recently received an email confirming my approval!  I'm so excited and I can't wait to be a part of the National Consumer Panel.  Interested yet?? Sign up HERE today!




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Wouldn't you LOVE to win an Orient Watch USA?? I know I would!  Head on over to A Spicy Boy, A Cat, & My Fat Ass and enter to win one.  The winner will get to choose their own watch from a limited selection.  I can't think of a better 'self giving' gift :)

Two contests have concluded so now it is time to announce some winners!  The winner of the Rebel Biker Beauty Basket is......Sarah Walker!!

Hey my fellow bloggers...do you have a twitter account and want more followers?  More than likely you do!  Amee from Madame Deals and Jen from all her blogs (Kobiso, Makobi Scribe, Sason and Pobi, etc) are the sponsors of this $100 Amazon prize!!

There are no sign up fees either.  You can post on every blog you have, one post per twitter account.  Want to know more about it?  Check out all of the details here.

A while back, I reviewed MyEyeglassCase.com (read it HERE). If you wear glasses, contacts and/or sunglasses and you would rather have a super cute case over those BORING plain cases; then head on over to MyEyeglassCase.com!  Right now you can take 25% off your total order by using promo code HOLIDAY. They have a huge selection so you are sure to find something you just love :)

Hey my lovely followers, I made a correction on the Smoky Mountain Minerals review/giveaway post.  I had previously posted that the giveaway was for the US only...well it is for the US AND Canada, so all you wonderful Canadians are welcome to enter!  Sorry about that!!!

I don't normally do this but I'm very upset right now and MUST vent!  I have a question to ask...when you join blog hops are you not asking for followers? Whenever I join one, I'm asking for followers and when they follow me, I GLADLY follow back.  I don't ask for comments in addition to your "I'm following" comment.  I don't mind a simple I'm following and would like a follow back.  I guess that is just me.  With that said, I came across a blog hop that I joined.  I went down the list and followed a few random blogs and asked that they follow back..normal routine, right?  Ok, I got a very rude response to my usual happy and upbeat "I'm following" comment and was replied with "Make a few decent comments & I’ll think about it "  I was very offended by that reply even though there was a "wink" at the end.  Should I not have been?  The blogger did the same thing to a couple of other people as well.  I do not understand the need to be rude.  I'm not a rude person, it's just not in my nature, but that really ticked me off and I felt the need to respond to her comment.  Needless to say, I'm no longer following that blogger.  I'm just curious as to how others feel about that.  Am I in the wrong?   Thanks for reading!  Comments are much appreciated!

I've had the pleasure of reviewing some fabulous mineral makeup from Smoky Mountain Minerals!  Until recently, I have not heard of this company before and I was super excited to give them a try.  I'm always on the look out for mineral foundation that will actually match my skin color.  I'm very pale with neither pink nor yellow tones.  I've never really been able to find a color that matched perfectly.  It was either too yellow or too pink and because of that I never really felt comfortable with my current color choice.  Here is a little bit about the company:

Our mission is to make affordable healthy makeup and skin care available to everyone.

Specially formulated by Smoky Mountain Minerals to meet the highest standards of freshness and purity!
All minerals are madeup of pure minerals. No fillers, no perfumes, no oils, no additives. Pure minerals only!! Ingredients consist of sericite, titanium dioxide, iron oxides, silica spheres (excluding Illusion Veil and Glow). In addition to the ingredients listed above, our Illusion Veil and Glow also contain zeamays, cosmetic grade cornstarch for slip.
Some of the benefits of our minerals:
We do not use Bismuth Oxycholoride in our products. This is the ingredient several national brands use that can cause itching and redness. And since we do not use bismuth oxychloride, you do not have to "buff" your minerals in like you would other brands. Just apply as you would a regular face powder. Superior coverage!
Our minerals give you a very natural look. They are weightless and glide on like silk while still giving excellent coverage.
Stays on all day and is water-resistant. Swim, perspire, watch a sad movie. Just blot wetness don't wipe.

Now onto my review...

Once I picked this book up, I just didn't want to put it down.  I finished this 324 page book in about 3 days.  That is amazing considering I have an almost 2 year old that runs around like a crazy mad woman!  This is one of those books where you grab your soft blanket, cup of coffee or warm tea, and just read by the fireplace on a cold evening.  This book will keep you guessing!

Here is just a tiny bit about the book without giving away too much!

Mandy takes a position as Superintendent of a small seemingly back woods school district because she feels she  needs a change in her life. But when mysterious "accidents" begin to happen to her, the idea of going back to her former job begins to look pretty good. The fact that there are three men she has feelings for is the one thing that keeps her from leaving.

If you love a good mystery with some romance thrown in, you'll love reading Cold River by Liz Adair.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Born in southern New Mexico, Liz attended school in small towns in New Mexico, Wyoming, Alaska, Utah, and Arizona where she graduated from Fredonia High and NAU (then Arizona State College). 
Then came the ‘Business Mogul’ decade when Liz established a specialty wholesale bakery next to the farmhouse in a little building that Derrill built into a commercial kitchen. “Both of those experiences let me teach my children to work,” she says. “I don’t pine for a lost career.” 

WHERE TO BUY:  You can buy direct from Amazon here for around $14.


*Disclaimer:  I received the mentioned book to facilitate this review.  No monetary compensation was received.  All opinions are 100% my own.

Doorstep Curiosities is the super neat shop that gives you the opportunity to be a kid again!  You get to choose what kind of grab bag you want and viola, a nice little surprise shows up on your doorstep. You choose the size and type of grab bag you want and Doorstep Curiosities does the rest.  They fill the package some really neat items!  The fun part?  You have no idea as to what you will receive, that's what makes these so neat and fun.

WELCOME TO DOORSTEP CURIOSITIES!Doorstep Curiosities wants to take you to a world of grab bags, where a package is more than what it seems and a knock on your door could just be a bundle of a fun! Here, we aim to take the simple idea of online shopping and turn it into something exciting.
Our grab bags are created according to YOUR artistic tendencies! If you tell us you are a very tea oriented person who loves Alice in Wonderland, you may end up with a small bag of tea and a saucer for your favorite cup! Or if you tell us you are more of a vivacious artist who splatters paint on your walls, you may end up with a few new brushes and some nice acrylics! Or maybe you are more into the geekery of things, in that case, you could have a little Tardis or an R2D2 unit at your doorstep. We want to provide you with a little something to make you smile.
Doorstep Curiosities come with everything from age-old trinkets and plantable seeds to interesting books and comfy clothing to dvds we hope you’ll watch and things from every corner of the closet! Some items have been used but are in relatively good condition. Some things are new and will surprise you! Some things are meant to be played with and others are meant to be used for practical purposes. Some will cause creativity. Some will cause uncontrollable laughter. Some are tasty! Some are socks ready to be turned into SOCK PUPPETS!
Whether you’re looking for a gift for a friend or a simply in the mood for a nice surprise, Doorstep Curiosities are the perfect thing for any occasion! Check out our shop and explore the different styles and sizes of grab bags we have to offer! And remember, we are always adding new grab bags to our shop, so keep an eye out for new additions and follow us onFacebook for all the latest updates on Charitable Donations, New Shop Items, and Special Promotions!

They offer 5 different grab bags.  Pretty self explanatory...

Three contests have recently come to a close and now it's time to announce some winners!!!  Yay!

 Winner of the Swarovski Crystal or Swarovski Pearl Ring is Tammy Allgood-Hemmerling!!!




Winner of the $40 Gift Certificate to Mary Alison Handbags is Nina McClain!!!




And the winner of the Kelly Van Gogh Haircolor Kit is Gibberish!!!



CONGRATS  to the lucky winners!!!

We believe that jewelry is an accessory beyond completing an outfit. It is also a reflection of personality or attitude. What could be an easier way to show your mood of the day? Changing up the way you accessorize is simple with our site. Our partnership allows us to offer a little bit of boho, glam, and ethnic style for everyone.  Angel of My Own resides in two locations. On the Bohemian side, Corey, resides in Oswego New York with her husband and son. While Rene’, the Glam Girl is in Matthews, North Carolina. What makes us partners is the family bond, we are cousins. We are both very excited about this business venture and finding out where it might eventually lead us. For both of us crafting is an enjoyable hobby and we hope that our journey will find us able to share our products with you. We look forward to bringing more handcrafted Angel of My Own jewelry, accessories and gifts to you.
Love artistic and out of the ordinary? Our bohemian chic jewelry is beautifully designed and offers a way to have fun with your style.  We can not help but to have fun at the craft table. Every day brings a new way of looking at the supplies in front of us. Angelof2 gives you an affordable way to show just who you are. So change it up and be yourself, every day, every way.

Have you heard of Diamond Candles?  Well, if you haven't then check this out.  Diamond Candles makes soy candles with a little surprise hidden inside!  You will find a cool ring that is worth anywhere from $10 all the way to $5,000! Seriously, how cool is that.  Their natural soy candles are highly fragrant and made with premium quality soy which is a huge plus in my book!

If you are a blogger and you want to participate in the fabulous opportunity, then you must sign up.  Diamond Candles are selecting only a limited number of bloggers so don't wait, Enter now and follow the easy steps...that's it!

Wouldn't you LOVE to win a InfaShine curling iron?  I know I would since I'm always on the lookout for something better than what I currently have!  Head on over to Sugar Pop Ribbons and enter to win one here.  Good luck to us all!

My Face Case is revolutionary new cosmetic bag that will hold most, if not all, of your makeup items and then some.  

I would like to introduce you to "Ginger".  I chose "Ginger" for the obviously beautiful colors. This makeup bag is one of the neatest things I've come across in a very long time.  I have never seen anything like it.  Pictured to the left, you will see 8 different pockets plus the middle.  This bag can hold a lot of stuff!  It's just simply perfect.  I don't have to dig around to find anything anymore.  I kept all like items together. All of my blushes are together, my makeup brushes are in one pocket, eyeliners in another, lipglosses in another and so on and so forth.  I still have room in the middle to add a few more things!  I have quite a bit of makeup and it's always a chore to dig around just to find my eyeliner, or lipgloss.  I would end up dumping all of the contents out onto the bed.  Aggggh, what a pain!  The bag stands up on it's own when opened, so nothing falls out!  When your ready to close it, just pull the strings to tighten it up and then tie it together...easy peasy, huh!

Stands up on it's own!