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Giveaway links will stay active all week!  New link codes will be available every Thursday at 11:01 AM EST on both Menopausal New Mom and Tammy's Two Cents so hope to see you then!

Fantasy Jewelry Box $50 Giveaway and Review (ENDED)

Winner is Kathy D

Thinking about the upcoming holiday parties?  Christmas or New Year's Eve perhaps? If you're a gal who loves her bling, have I found an on-line store for you!

Check out these bold cocktail rings that range in price from only $19.99 to $47.95!

Talk about BIG looks for a small price!!

Let me introduce you to Fantasy Jewelry Box.  Your one-stop shop for every style and price range of fabulous jewelry imaginable!!

Not into Big, Bold, Bling?  

No problem.  Check out this adorable ring that I reviewed straight from their on-line store.

So delicate and so sweet! Just look at how the claw set princess shaped center stone has been set at an angle. And if you love purple, this little beauty offers a lovely lavender hue.  It's stamped 925 for genuine sterling silver and has a highly polished rhodium electroplated finish.  Sleek and stylish and perfect for everyday wear and stackable too!  And the best part, it's only $29.95!! 

This lovely little ring arrived in a glossy black cardboard box already sporting a neatly tied bow.  Fantasy Jewelry Box do everything for you.  All you have to do is make your purchase and when it arrives, it's ready for gift giving!

You can purchase this ring along with a gazillion other jewelry styles

 by visiting

www.fantasyjewelrybox.com 

And now the Generous Folks At 

Fantasy Jewelry Box

Are Giving You The Chance To Win A

$50.00

Gift Certificate for Their On-Line Store Right Here!

Here's How To Enter:

Mandatory for First entry or you won't be eligible

Visit www.fantasyjewelrybox.com and tell me what you would buy if you won!

For More Chances:

Like Fantasy Jewelry Box on facebook (1 entry/comment)

Follow Fantasy jewelry Box on twitter (1 entry/comment)

Sign Up for the Fantasy Jewelry Box Newsletter (1 entry/comment)

Follow My Blog on GFC (2 entries/comments)

Grab my flashy Menopausal New Mom Button and display it on your blog

(1 entry/comment)

Grab my cute Thursday's Cafe Button and display it on your blog

(1 entry/comment)

Subscribe to my Blog (must activate) via Email (1 entry/comment)

Blog About This Giveaway with a link back to this post (3 entries/comments)

Be sure to leave one comment for each entry.  Giveaway begins now and ends October 20th at 9:00 pm EST so get your entries in!  Giveaway is open to residents of the USA and Canada ONLY.  Good Luck!

Disclosure:  I received a lavender cubic zirconia ring before writing my review.  I was not compensated for writing a positive or favorable review and this is my personal opinion of the product.  I am not responsible for mailing out the prize. The winner will have 3 days to confirm once they have been contacted.  The contact information of the winner will be forwarded to Fantasy Jewelry Box who will mail out their prize.

Overall Beauty Review with Fab Giveaway (ENDED)

Winner is Amber G


I love makeup and any time I have the opportunity to try out a new product line, I'm going for it!  So when Overall Beauty.Com offered to send me some of their fab makeup to review, I said "Bring it on!!!"

I knew the minute I read their website banner "Where Beauty Has A Little Attitude!" this was a makeup line for me!

I thought I would try the mineral shadows first.  I've never used anything but pressed powders in the past so this was going to be a first.  Look at the pretty shades I chose!  Aren't they gorgeous??!!

The Pink Shimmer was up first, it is so pretty.  Let me say right off that a little goes a heck of a long way, you just need a dab these minerals are so concentrated. I brushed a little on my lids and then tapped the excess off the shadow brush (that was included BTW) and touched it to the Ivory Lace to do under my eyebrows. Then I followed that up with the Smoky Joe in the outer crease blending it towards the outer edge of my lids.  The Winter Night was used sparingly along my top lash line and I was done!  For an evening look, I'll use the Pretty Gold in place of the Pink Shimmer on my lids and the Cinder (pictured on the bottom) to line my upper lash line.

I found the mineral shadows blended together beautifully and stayed put.  These colors go a long way and you need so little to get good coverage.  I would advise you to start light and then add the color where you need it but overall, I was very happy with the look.  

Now for the lashes!

Overall Beauty.Com also sent along a couple of their best sellers, the Magic Lash Eyelash Enhancer and Black Magic Mascara.

I'm all for doing whatever I can to thicken up and lengthen my eyelashes so I was excited to try this out.  Once I was happy with my shadow colors,  I curled my lashes and it was time to put the Eyelash Enhancer to the test.  I read the instructions on the website and got down to business.

To start, I put a quick coat of mascara on one eye and then carefully pulled out the Eyelash Enhancer wand, tapped off the excess and carefully touched it to my lash tips.  Just like they promised,  the fibers held on.  I touched the tips a couple of more times until I had the extra length I wanted and the extra fullness where I wanted it and then I sealed it all in with another coat of mascara.

I then did the same to the other eye.  

Well, I have to say, this worked like a charm, held fast and then was easily removed when I took off all my makeup a few hours later.

And look at the pretty custom cosmetic bag that was included.  It's by Erica of Little Worm Creative Crafts to keep all the mineral pots and lash products neatly stored.  Perfect size to fit in your purse or to travel with too!

And Now Overall Beauty.Com

 Want to Give You the Chance to Win

 6 Mineral Shadows of Your Choice

and

 the Magic Lash Eyelash Enhancer and Black Magic Mascara

and

an adorable custom makeup bag

 from

 Little Worm Creative Crafts

Here's How To Enter For Your Chance to Win!!

Mandatory for First entry/comment or you won't be eligible
Visit Overall Beauty.Com and tell me what your favorite mineral shade is!

For More Chances to Win:

Follow the Overall Beauty Blog (1 entry/comment)
Join the Overall Beauty Newsletter List (1 entry/comment)
Like Overall Beauty on facebook (1 entry/comment)
Follow Overall Beauty on twitter (1 entry/comment)
Follow my Blog on GFC (2 entries/comments)
Grab my flashy Menopausal New Mom Button and display it on your blog
(1 entry/comment)
Grab my cute Thursday's Friends Cafe Button and display it on your blog
(1 entry/comment)
Subscribe to my Blog (must activate) via email (1 entry/comment)
Blog About This Giveaway with a link back to this post (3 entries/comments)

Be sure to leave one comment for each of your entries.  Giveaway begins now and ends October 19th at 9:00 pm EST so get your entries in!  Giveaway is open WORLDWIDE!!  Good Luck!

Disclosure:  I received 6 mineral shadows, the Magic Lash Eyelash Enhancer and Black Magic Mascara before writing my review.  I was not compensated for writing a positive or favorable review and this is my personal opinion of the products.   I am not responsible for mailing out the prize.  The contact information of the winner (who will have 3 days to respond) will be forwarded to Overall Beauty.com once selected.  

The Cream Perfume Company Giveaway with Review (ENDED)

First Winner is Anne T
Second Winner is Shari D
If you love to pamper your skin with luxurious and deliciously scented lotions, The Cream Perfume Company might just become your new best friend!

Take a look at these delicately scented body lotions they so generously sent me to try. 

Each of these moisturizers left my skin feeling silky smooth and super hydrated with the added bonus of smelling fabulous!  And who doesn't love the tropical scent of fresh coconut!! Their Coconut  flavor was definitely my favorite but yours just might be their fresh Lavender or sweet Roses!  And because these body lotions are 100% vegan, wheat and gluten free, contain no glycol, parabens, sulfates, phthalates, silicones, or synthetic additives or synthetic fragrances, I knew my sensitive skin would love them!

Once you feel how silky smooth these lotions leave your skin, you will want to try their solid fragrances.  And staying with their commitment of providing skin-loving products, these gorgeous wood perfume pots contain pure plant and fruit extracts.  They are phthalate free and contain no sulfates, petro-chemicals, synthetic dyes, triclosan or formaldehyde donors.

I received a pot of deliciously fragranced Mimosa Bouquet but the one I went absolutely wild for was the Ylang Ylang d'amore!  Inside these wooden pots is a wonderful solid perfume and a little goes a long way.  Great staying power and not overly strong.  Perfectly balanced!

The Cream Perfume Company search for the world's best ingredients and it shows! Their lotions luxuriously hydrate leaving behind a fabulous scent and silky smooth skin.  And they do it all while focusing on environmentally friendly packaging but best of all, their products are cruelty free!

They are The Cream Perfume Company and they make fabulous scents, naturally!!

You Can Purchase any of their wonderfully Scented Products

by visiting

 www.kaponga.com

or

You can enter for the chance to win ONE product from their store
 right here!!

The Cream Perfume Company

 have generously agreed to send Two of you

 your choice

 of One product from their online store!!

Here's how to enter for your chance to be one of Two lucky winners!

Mandatory for First entry/comment or you won't be eligible

Visit The Cream Perfume Company and tell me which of their perfumes you would love to try!

For More Chances To Win:

Follow my Blog on GFC (2 entries/comments)

Grab my flashy Menopausal New Mom Button and display it on your blog

(1 entry/comment)

Grab my cute Thursday's Cafe Button and display it on your blog

(1 entry/comment)

Subscribe to my Blog (must activate) via Email (1 entry/comment)

Blog about this Giveaway with a link back to this post (3 entries/comments)

Be sure to leave one comment for each entry.  Giveaway begins now and ends October 18th at 9:00 pm EST so get your entries in.  Open to USA and Canada Only.  Good Luck!!

Disclosure:  I received several products from The Cream Perfume Company before writing my review.  I was not compensated for writing a positive or favorable review and this is my personal opinion of the products.   I am not responsible for mailing out the prizes.  The contact information of the winners (who will have 3 days to respond to my email announcing they have won) will be forwarded to The Cream Perfume Company once selected.

Sparkling DiamondEarrings.Org Review!

If there is one piece that every fine jewelry wardrobe should include, it's a pair of dazzling diamond stud earrings.  Perfect for day or night, jeans, a formal wedding gown and everything in between.

But let's face it ladies.  Acquiring a pair of genuine diamond stud earrings may not be a reality when we are racing around trying to keep a roof over our heads and food on the table.  So what's the next best thing?

A pair of glamorous faux diamond earrings of course!  And how about a pair that are set in highly polished genuine sterling silver mimicking the best white gold!

DiamondEarrings.Org have made it so easy for us!  All we have to do is help them spread the word on either twitter, facebook, myspace, our blogs or anywhere else on the web where we have an audience!  For a small fee to cover shipping costs, you too can have these sparkling beauties mailed anywhere within the USA for only $3.77 no strings or hidden fees!!  Yes, I'm serious!! Only $3.77!!

Look how gorgeous they are!  They are a very believable l carat size each!  And cut in the most modern shape on the market.  A beautiful square or princess cut!  And the settings are stamped 925 which is the symbol for genuine sterling silver!  And all for only a few minutes of your time to spread the word and $3.77!!!!

You want a pair?  Of course you do!!  Here are the steps taken right off their website!

Let's spread the word now and then when we are ready for those genuine diamond earrings, DiamondEarrings.Org is where to shop!

Disclosure:  I received a pair of these sparkling Cubic Zirconia, princess cut earrings before writing my review.  I was not compensated for writing a positive or favorable review and this is my personal opinion of the product.  

Lisa Leonard Jewelry Designs Giveaway $50 Gift Card (ENDED)

Winner is Jacque C

Of all the jewelry I own, the most precious pieces I have are those that have been carefully hand stamped with the names or initials of the people I love.  Being able to custom order fine jewelry has opened up an entirely new way to collect pieces that symbolize those things that have the most meaning for each of us.

I recently discovered Lisa Leonard Designs where handmade jewelry has meaning, is unique and perfect to wear everyday.  Each of their custom sterling silver pieces is hand-cut, hammered, antiqued and polished to perfection!  And being able to customize your jewelry gives you the freedom to create your perfect mommy necklace with a meaningful phrase, name or date to wear close to your heart.

But Lisa Leonard Designs are not just for mommy.  You will find an entire page of Inspired Designs, Bracelets, almost two full pages of More Goodies like baby spoons, earrings, keychains and there is also a section for Men's Jewelry.

Just look at a few of her fabulous and original designs

vintage frames necklace

itty bitty hearts necklace

open circle bracelet

rectangle keychain for dad!

And at Lisa Leonard Designs, each piece will ship directly to you already beautifully presented in a box tied with a bow.  Absolutely perfect for gift giving!

You can buy any of these designs along with many more styles

 by

 visiting www.lisaleonardonline.com

But that's not all, Lisa Leonard has generously agreed to give one of you a

 $50 Gift Certificate

 for her online store! 

Here's How to Enter for Your Chance to WIN!!

Mandatory for First entry/comment or you won't be eligible

Visit lisaleonardonline.com and tell me what you would buy if you win!

For More Chances:

Follow the Lisa Leonard blog (1 entry/comment)

Follow Lisa Leonard on twitter (1 entry/comment)

Sign Up for the Lisa Leonard Newsletter (1 entry/comment)

Follow my Blog on GFC (2 entries/comments)

Grab my Menopausal New Mom Button and display it on your blog

(1 entry/comment)

Grab my cute Thursday Cafe Button and display it on your blog

(1 entry/comment)

Subscribe to my Blog (must activate) via Email (1 entry/comment)

Blog about this Giveaway with a link back to this post (3 entries/comments)

Be sure to leave one comment for each entry.  Giveaway begins now and ends October 17th at 9:00 pm EST so get those entries in!  Open to the USA and Canada ONLY.  Good Luck!!



Disclosure:  I was not compensated in any way for writing this giveaway post.  I will contact the winner by email and that person will have three days to respond or another winner will be selected.  I am not responsible for the prize.  The contact information of the winner will be forwarded to Lisa Leonard.

Blogging or Cyber Bullying?

With the emphasis on our kids regarding the problems with cyber bullying on facebook and other social networks,  I can't help but wonder if this disturbing trend has found its way into the circle of adults who blog.

A few weeks ago, I posted about a privacy issue I've had over the last several months since discovering that a person who is not a friend to me or my husband has found my blog.  Sadly, she has attempted on more than one occasion to use its content to create trouble between me and my stepchildren.  I'm happy to say she has NOT been successful.

Now I've found out that someone who lives in her town and knows who she is was doing an innocent cyber search regarding menopause and happened to find my blog.  After looking around at a few of my older posts, she recognized our dysfunctional family.  She contacted a mutual friend of ours who confirmed that Menopausal New Mom is written by me.

So here is the question I have for all of you.

When I write my stories and make the odd backhanded remark about this person who has been stalking reading my blog, is that Cyber Bullying?

I have to admit the bitch in me enjoys getting in a dig at someone who tries to create trouble within my family based on information in my blog that really shouldn't interest her.

The other side of me knows the remarks are likely hurtful and not necessary and don't add any value to the content of my posts.

So out of respect for my stepchildren who should not have to listen to the bitching and complaining about my blog and its content, I will no longer be referring to this stalker person in future posts.

I-AM-DONE-WITH-HER

What do you think?  When does blogging cross the line and become cyber bullying?