Saturday, May 25, 2013

Kiss the Cook Event Sign Ups




Kiss the Cook Event Organized by: Mom Powered Media

Prize: Rachael Ray Cookware Prize Package
Event dates: 6/3 – 6/24
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Hannah Grace Soap Company Giveaway


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Welcome to the Hannah Grace Soap Co. Giveaway!
 
Hosted by:
 
Hannah Grace Soap Co. produces a 100% all natural, handcrafted skin care products. They use Olive, Castor, Coconut, Pure Olive, Grape Seed, And Almond Oils. To increase the moisturizing ability of the soaps, they sometimes add goat milk or shea and cocoa butters. They also make 100% Olive Oil soap.
 
No products are tested on animals.
 
The Hannah Grace Soap Co. products make excellent gifts for gift baskets, bridal showers, or wedding gifts.
 
Check out Hannah Grace Soap Co. today! I know you guys love homemade soaps so I decided to join this one and help promote so you guys can have a chance of entering also. Good Luck Everyone! I will be pulling for those of you who love these homemade goat milk soaps! They are the best!
 
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Friday, May 24, 2013

KushyFoot Review & Giveaway


 
I have some awesome footwear products to tell you about called Kushyfoots and they are slip on foot covers that are cut extra low so you can wear them with your flats and not see them or you can wear them as a fashion statement.  My daughter put the frilly black ones on with her black flats and let the ruffled part stick out and it was actually quite cute!
This is one of the ones I got to review, called the Sport Foot Cover to wear with tennis shoes. I know my daughter and granddaughter like these to wear with their shoes so that nothing shows but I have such a hard time with my feet due to RA with all the swelling, these are a tad too small for me, so for this review, I went based on what my daughter and granddaughter had to say about Kushyfoot's products.
Designed to wear with your runners, Keds or canvas sneakers, this foot cover will keep your feet cool and comfy all day long. It features:
 
**A ventilated mesh top
**Arch support
**Stay-put heel
They are made with 82% Combed cotton, 18% Polyester, 2% Elastane. And you can get them in black also.
Another one that my granddaughter liked was the Mary Jane foot covers so that she could wear either heels to make them look sharper or just flats to jazz them up. The stretchy strap across the foot keeps them in place so you don't have to worry about them slipping if you wear with heels or flats.
Available in black to go with any colored shoe. Price includes 3 pairs of Mary Janes and 3 pairs of basic foot covers.
**Padded sole to cushion the ball of your foot;
**Super stretchy design to fit every foot shape and size.

Mary Jane Lacey foot covers are made with  88% Nylon, 12% Elastane; and the Plain Solid Black ones have 64% Polyester, 30% Cotton, 6% Elastane.

Now, my daughter had fun with this pair of Pinstriped foot covers with her black flats and I think the next time she said she was going to see how they looked with her white flats. She doesn't wear heels because she has had several back surgeries and has a metal rod in her back so it's vital that her feet stay stable so she doesn't fall and cause that rod to slip and come out of her back. I get cringes just thinking about it.
Dress up your pumps with Americana-inspired striped foot covers! Available in black to go with any colored shoe. Price includes 3 pairs of pinstripe and 3 pairs of basic foot covers.
**Padded sole to cushion the ball of your foot
**Super stretchy design to fit every foot shape and size
 
Pinstripe foot covers are made with 52% Cotton, 44% Polyester, 4% Elastane; and the Plain Black ones have 64% Polyester, 30% Cotton, 6% Elastane. 
Now, I can see the Dots but don't know if you can, this picture doesn't quite show them but they are a darker brown colored dots all over the foot covers. This pair was another one that my granddaughter picked to use and she loves them! She said they look awesome with her sneakers.
Now, I don't know if I would wear them with sneakers, but as long as she's happy, who am I to say What??  These also come in black with white dots or they could be silver. I did not get them in black but going to Kushyfoot's website and looking at them, it was hard to tell.
Dress up your pumps with cute polka dot foot covers! Available in black and nude. Price includes 3 pairs of dotted and 3 pairs of basic foot covers.
**Padded sole to cushion the ball of your foot
**Super stretchy design to fit every foot shape and size
These are the Ultra Low Cut foot covers and both my daughter and granddaughter loved these so they both wore them at different times and said they really were awesome. Because these are so low, you won't see them when you wear your flats or heels or sneakers, whichever one you chose. My daughter wore them with flats and my granddaughter wore them with sneakers.
 
Oh, one thing about this pair, is they are available in a larger size. Where all the others are One Size Fits All.  I bet if I had gotten the Large/Plus size, I could have kept a pair for myself.
 
Kushyfoot ultra low cut foot cover comes in two basic shades and features:
**Zig zag sole to protect the ball of your foot
**Super stretchy design to fit every foot shape and size
 
BONUS! This style is available in Large/Plus size for wider feet and are made of  95% Nylon, 5% Elastane.
And lastly, just so you know, Kushyfoot has other products besides just those mentioned above. They also carry some ballet flats that you can keep in your purse when the high heels get to be too much. I found this pair that I really liked:
Perforated Flats to Go are lightweight and ultra portable. Designed with a soft sole, flats can be rolled up or folded so that you can tote them in your purse ready for any potential shoe emergency. Designed for indoor use and occasionally on smooth outdoor surfaces. Great for travel too!

Flats to Go feature a:
**Zig zag sole;
**Built-in elastic band at the heel ensuring a great git every time.
 
BONUS! Each product comes packed in a mini clear plastic purse pack!

They also carry socks for men also in dress socks, low socks and crew socks. You can also get Athletic socks for yourself or tights or even slipper socks. You can even buy a pair of Yoga socks. Now, I didn't even know there was such a thing! Everyone I have seen doing Yoga are just bare footed!

They also can give you some support for your feet with toe cushions and foot cushions in both black and nude.  Now, I have never seen these either or what you would need them for but they also have Non-Slip Open Toe Covers and Toe Covers with Invisible Slingback.

I found this in the About Us section:
Our mission is to make you feel good while looking great. By creating socks, hosiery and sandals that integrate a patented massaging cushion designed by Reflexology experts, Kushyfoot helps relieve tension and discomfort in achy feet—and stress and fatigue throughout the entire body!  
Inspired by the feel-good art of Refloxology, Kushyfoot socks, tights and hosiery dress your feet for every occasion and pamper them with a massage in every step. Our patented massaging sole comforts you from head to toe. Check out my shoe-to-sock selector to find the perfect sock for every shoe in your wardrobe.
Connect with Kushyfoot several ways:

Mailing Address:
Doris International, Inc.
P.O. Box 516
Champlain, NY 12919
Phone:   1-866-723-7182
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I have a pack of  2 socks in the plain nude and the dotted nude to give away to one winner. Open in the U.S. only. Good Luck Everyone!

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Kindle Fire HD Giveaway



Coming Soon!
July 10 - July 30
 
Hosted by: So Sew Mama
 
Desiree from So Sew Mama is getting Married this August! What better way to celebrate then to have an awesome giveaway!! 

Prizes are subject to change with the amount of sponsors and sign ups! 

Prizes will include a Kindle Fire HD.
Possible add-ons of Pay Pal cash or Amazon gift cards!
The more sign ups, the greater the prizes.

Free Co-Host, and Daily comment page to the blogger who refers the most! 

1 Free Twitter Link with announcement post or $5 waiver.
Twitter links will be on a rc form on Co-Host pages.

Additional links available for purchase.

Co-Host spots available at $25
You will get up to 5 links in the giveaway form.
Backlink to your website/blog in the giveaway. 
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Yester Year Soap Giveaway Sign Ups


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Giveaway will be held from June 1st - June 15th
 
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Destiny's Flower Book Review


 
I have a really awesome Science Fiction (at least that is what I think it is) book to tell you about today called Destiny's Flower written by Dr. Linda Harley. It really is an awesome book and about 3/4 of the way into the book, I realized that there was no way this could end in what little bit was left and sure enough, it didn't!
 
As you can see from the cover, it says Book 1 but I did not see that when I picked it up to read. I do know that they are hoping the 2nd book will be out sometime in December. I will definitely have to mark that down and not forget to look for it because the story is just too awesome. I have always been a Fantasy type of reader if I am not reading about Thrillers/Serial Murders/Mystery, then this kind of book is what I read.
 
I don't normally go for the soft romance type books but have read some that I really like. I think everyone will enjoy this book because it has a little bit of everything in it. I do have about 5 authors I follow very closely because they write books that pick up where the last one ended so if you miss a book, it really won't make much sense.

So, I keep the Book Series ones to go back and refresh my memory but will give away the others. Now, I will add Linda Harley to that list to make it 6 authors!
 
Here is an excerpt from the back of the book:
Doctor Lynn Davis is kidnapped by handsome Lord Kyle von Talion and taken to a far of planet, Saldiora. As she finds herself in this unfamiliar culture, she must learn to fight with a sword, ride a talking horse, and endure the politics of a royal court if she is to survive.  
Kyle has his hands full keeping Lynn from making cultural blunders and ensuring her safety. The Juntu’s are plotting to take over Saldiora and consider Lynn to be a threat to their success. Will Lynn live long enough to fulfill her destiny and save the kingdom of Saldiora?
This book never stops with the action and this book is packed full of it! I could not put it down the night I started the book and had to stay up all night until I finished it. I was a little disappointed it didn't get further along in the book before it ended but I have worked out several scenario's in my mind as to what I think will happen.

I can't share that because if I am right, it gives the whole plot away and if I am wrong, it will not be a pretty thing to see egg on my face. I see this story working out in 2 ways and both will be awesome but I am leaning towards one that I don't think most reader's will see coming. All this talk about finding Tristen a bride that will become the Queen of Saldoira from a choice of 10 what they call Beauties, is really about two things I think.

One is getting the lost heir back, which they think might be Lynn Davis, although they have no solid proof when they kidnap her from Earth. And the other I think is to hide the fact that Tristen has already decided who he will pick but has to go through with this Beauties Gala that has been a tradition for a very long time. I won't say how or why or even whom I think it is because I want you to read the book and see what you think.

Several things gave it away and because I am an avid reader and love solving the murder or mystery before the book tells me or who is going to die or live for that matter, I have guessed right more times than I have guessed wrong. But, I still love the chase! And that is all that really matters to me. I love the in between stories, the details and the ride of the book, even if I have sort of figured out what I think might be the outcome.

You will love this book because it has everything in it, adventure, mystery, back stabbing, science fiction (like they have nanobits that heal you quickly & can heal wounds that otherwise you die from) to romance and to heroic actions from several of the key players. I even love the bit about the royal horses being able to talk to the humans on Saldoria. The story is both modern and old timey.

They still ride horses but can fly spaceships that have futuristic abilities only found in movies like Star Wars.  So, think of it as Star Wars with ages of traditions on a faraway planet where they are steeped in tradition and have Queens and Kings and fight with swords like in the King Author books.

It's a great mixture of both worlds and you will love the way it works and doesn't seem stupid or dumb. It is actually quite believable. And that my friends, is what a good author always does and what I look for in the books I select to read.

This one is a winner and I can't wait for the ride on the next one, even if I suspect at least half of what I got out of the first one, I still want to take that ride!

Happy Reading!

 
Author Info:
 
Linda Harley was born in Durban, South Africa and at the age of 7 developed a love for music and writing. She received her BS and MS in Civil Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, USA in 2002 and 2004, respectively and in 2011 she received her PhD in Applied Physiology from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
 
Linda loves to travel and see the world. Experiencing new cultures and immersing herself into these cultures is a daily adventure for her. 
 
You can visit her on her website or follow her on Facebook. She has some additional info on the website about the book if you are interested.

Mary Bearden personally reviewed these products. I did not receive any monetary compensation for my review, just a sample product. All opinions are mine and belong to me solely. My thoughts and opinions may differ from yours. 

iPad With Retina Display Giveaway Sign Ups




Bloggers sign up
 
Come and join us on this great giveaway.

July 29 to Aug. 19
 
We are giving away an iPad with Retina display 32GB color Black
 value $599.00
We will have a max. of 200 bloggers for sign up, it will be a big giveaway.
 
The RC is not long because each co-host has there own RC with their links.

Here are the details to sign up:
 
-Free Link (Twitter or Pinterest)  
The first 50 bloggers to sign up will get a link free with announcement. 
Announcement is require or you have to pay a waver fee of $5.00
 
(Please read the sign up form on the top to know if we still have free space available)
 
-Link/ or extra links $4.00 each (if the free spots are gone, to be part of this giveaway you will need to pay $4.00 for each link you want on the giveaway)
Announcement is require or you have to pay a waver fee of $5.00.
 
 
-Co-Host $20.00
The co-host get 2 host page.  
10 links on the RC.
No announcement require.
 
Please send payment to melisurveys1978@gmail.com as a gift.
 

Above Rubies Blog Tour & Book Blast Giveaway


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Above Rubies:
 
His chivalry was strangling her. He thought he was helping her—and in truth, he was. She was in desperate straits. But as honorable as he was, he was also breaking her heart. Her attraction was drowning him. When World Champion rodeo cowboy Rossen Rockland and his friends rescue a young runaway who has been abused by her foster father and take her home to his parents’ ranch, he expects her to turn out to be a pain in the neck.

And sometimes she is. It doesn’t take him long to figure out that she has way more than her allotment of troubles—and far more than her share of gifts. Lovely, talented, and ravingly brilliant, Kit Star is too young, unbelievably humble, and oh, so loveable.

Knowing that she needs his protection and time to grow into her potential, Rossen also figures out that what she really is, is a pain in the heart. Watch for more of the Rockland Ranch Series!  

Praise for Above Rubies:

I absolutely could not put this book down. It had me laughing, crying, angry and pretty much every other emotion. I can not wait for the next one in the series to come out. Keep them coming!!! ~Addicted to Books This is the second book in the Rockland Ranch Romance Series. It can be read as a stand alone or copies of Peace River can be supplied if you would also like to review it.  

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Peace River (Book 1)

The police didn't understand the danger, but she did. Her father had always been abusive, but now, with a ten million dollar Thoroughbred farm on the line, and a powerful bookie leaning on him, her father had become out of control. But how do you get away and take a world famous stallion with you?

Carrie was getting desperate when a handsome and honorable but thoroughly cynical rodeo cowboy from Wyoming happened to show up with a horse trailer. He didn't ride a white horse, but he was definitely a knight in shining armor. He'll protect her from the mob, but can she survive falling in love with a bull rider?  

Praise for Peace River

"Give me a clean romance, humor and a good looking cowboy and I'm a happy girl. LDS fiction isn't always my favorite but I really enjoyed the characters and adventure in this book." ~Carol - Goodreads "There was plenty of action, adventure and danger to keep me guessing just how everything was going to turn out. I didn't want to put it down until I finished! Jaclyn Hawkes is one of my favorite LDS romance authors. You really can't go wrong with any of her books that you pick up!" ~Cathy -Goodreads
 

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Author Jaclyn M. Hawkes

Jaclyn M. Hawkes grew up in Utah with 6 sisters, 4 brothers and any number of pets. (It was never boring!) She got a bachelor’s degree, had a career and traveled extensively before settling down to her life’s work of being the mother of four magnificent and sometimes challenging children. She loves shellfish, the out of doors, the youth and hearing her children laugh. She and her fine husband, their family, and their sometimes very large pets, now live in a mountain valley in northern Utah, where it smells like heaven and kids still move sprinkler pipe.

 
Book Blast Giveaway
$50 Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash
Ends 6/11/13  

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Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader, Not A Writer http://iamareader.com and sponsored by the author. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. Prize value $50 US.

RE-BODY Beach Body Giveaway



Welcome to the ReBody Beach Body Giveaway! 
Are you ready for Summer? The Mommy Island, The Kids Did It,and Mom of One and Having Fun along with a great group of bloggers are excited to bring you this event to help you get bikini ready or at least beach body ready! Read about our sponsor ReBody and enter for one of their fabulous prize packages.
 
I have used a few products from Re-Body and know that they work so I wanted to join in this great giveaway and bring it to you, my readers, so that you will have the chance to enter also. Good Luck to all of you and I will be cheering all of you on! These are really good weight loss products if used according to the directions.  As always, check with your doctor before starting any weight loss program just to be on the safe side. Again, Good Luck!

Trying to lose weight? Let me introduce ReBody.  


ReBody offers great weight-loss supplements for people working to lose weight. On the cutting edge ReBody makes products to give you a boost, but they also offer a community of support to help you succeed. Join the ReBody community for free and commit, connect and succeed! The community offers great recipes, coupons, custom meal planner, and exercise planner along with great community support in the chat forums.

Implementing their 5 core strategies for achieving success in weight-loss we want to highlight two of their amazing weight-loss support products. First for those of us who are late night snackers, stress eaters, or those of us who eat out of boredom we present Saffron Hunger Chews

These delicious mandarin orange flavored chews are great to:
  •  Helps reduce the desire to snack*
  • More control over hunger between meals* *Does not contain artificial sweeteners or flavors
  • Delicious fruit-flavored treat*
  • Non-stimulant, snacking control formula with naturally derived ingredients*
  • Re•body Hunger Caps complement a weight loss or weight reduction program. *
So you're working hard to lose weight. What do we all want to do? Increase our metabolism! Meet a new member of the ReBody team Green Coffee Bean Extract Chews.

A coffee lovers dream these vanilla latte flavored chews are designed to:
  • Helps burn fat*
  • Helps improve muscle-to-fat ratio*
  • Helps support metabolism*
  • Can help improve body composition*
  • Svetol® Green Coffee Bean Extract is clinically shown to enhance weight loss when used as part of a reduced-calorie diet and exercise program*
  • Contains less caffeine than a cup of decaffeinated coffee* 
*All RE•BODY products are intended to be used with a reduced-calorie diet and exercise program. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.Please check with your healthcare professional before taking this product if you are pregnant, nursing, under a doctor’s care or taking medication.
Want to know how well ReBody works? Read a recent review over at The Kids Did It. 
 
For all the latest news and product information be sure to follow ReBody on Facebook and Twitter.
 
Enter for the ReBody Prize Package!  
Open to readers in the US, 18 years and older. Please use the simple rafflecopter below. 
Open for entries May 24 12am EST- June 10th 11:59 EST
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Disclosure: Mary's Cup of Tea is not responsible for prize fulfillment. See Disclosure.

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Apple iPod nano 16GB Slate Giveaway Sign Ups


We are giving away one

Apple iPod nano 16GB Slate (7th Generation) 

 
The winner can choose any of the available color and they can add free engrave.
 
 
 
 
We will have a max. of 200 bloggers for sign up, it will be a big giveaway.

The RC is not long because each co-host has there own RC with their links.
 
Join group (not mandatory)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/361534437279449/

 
Here are the details to sign up:

-Free Link (Twitter or Pinterest)  
The first 50 bloggers to sign up will get a link free with announcement. 
Announcement is required or you have to pay a waiver fee of $5.00
 
(Please read the sign up form on the top to know if we still have free space available)

 
-Link/ or extra links $3.00 each (if the free spots are gone, to be part of this giveaway you will need to pay $3.00 for each link you want on the giveaway)
Announcement is required or you have to pay a waiver fee of $5.00.
 
 

-Co-Host $10.00
The co-host get 2 host page.  
10 links on the RC.
No announcement required.
Runs from July 8th to the 29th

Please send payment to melisurveys1978@gmail.com as a gift.

Any question please email me at nysavingspecials@gmail.com