MENOPAUSAL NEW MOM

Friday, January 7, 2011

Aloha Friday - Is Your Blog Your Secret?

Aloha Fridays are brought to you by Kailani in beautiful Hawaii at An Island Life where Friday is the day to take it easy while anticipating the coming weekend. Today I'm going to link up, take it easy and ask a question:

Do you keep your blog a secret from your family and friends or do you share it willingly with people who know you?

My blog has never been a secret from family or friends. As a matter of fact, my niece helped me set it up and included the link to Menopausal New Mom on her blog for all of our family to find.
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Thursday, January 6, 2011

Thursday Friends Cafe Blog Hop

Welcome to the "Thursday's Cafe Blog Hop"

Hosted by Me and Tammy of

Tammy's Two Cents

Be Sure to Follow both of us to qualify

for the weekly guest host spot!

(many have missed out by not following.. don't be one of them!)

Please leave me a comment so I know you are following and I will follow you back!

Due to the Holidays, No Guest Host This Week
But We Will Be Choosing One From This Hop
for Next Week So Join In!

Thursday Friends Giveaway Link Up

Please List Your Giveaways

Valued at $25 or Higher!

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Ecco Bella Lip Gloss GIVEAWAY with Review (ENDED)

WINNER IS GINA P

With Winter now in full swing, I no longer leave the house without some form of protection on my lips. So when I had the opportunity to review a product from glamorous Ecco Bella, I went straight to their lip products. And look what I found! Absolutely smashing lip colors that will work on almost everyone regardless of skin tone or hair color!

For everyday, I prefer lighter shades so I chose "Pleasure" for a fresh, natural look and I was NOT disappointed. It's stunning and looks beautiful with or without makeup. And it easily delivered on its promise to provide nice coverage without being heavy or greasy. Great staying power and has a nice light scent.

And Ecco Bella Lip Gloss is good for lips containing skin loving ingredients like shea butter, aloe vera and Vitamin E.

And it's portable too! Just drop it in your pocket and take it along. You don't even need to have a mirror on hand because there is a mirror on the back of the gloss for you. Easy to reapply anytime and anywhere!

SHOP FOR IT
AT:

www.eccobella.com

Where you will find

Body Care, Cosmetics, Fragrances, Hair Care, Room Mists,

Skin Care, Specials and Tutorials

Not Sure Where To Start?

They have you covered with their

Trained Specialists you can Chat with Online!

And Now Enter For the Chance to Win

An Ecco Bella

Glamorous Lip Gloss

Right Here!!!

Here's How:

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

Visit www.eccobella.com and tell me what else you would love to try!

For More Chances:

Like Ecco Bella on facebook (1 entry/comment)

Follow Ecco Bella on twitter (1 entry/comment)

Sign Up for the Ecco Bella Newsletter (1 entry/comment)

Follow the Ecco Bella blog (1 entry/comment)

Follow My blog on GFC (2 entries/comment)

Grab my flashy 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)

Enter any of my Other Giveaways (1 entry/comment each giveaway)

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 January 25th at 9:00 pm EST. Open to residents of the USA Only. Good luck!

Disclosure: I received an Ecco Bella Lip Gloss 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 respond once contacted, their info will then be forwarded to Ecco Bella who will provide the prize.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Tropical Traditions Coconut Chips GIVEAWAY with Review (ENDED)

WINNER IS KARI K

I've been enjoying the tasty Tropical Traditions coconut oil for several months now so when I had the opportunity to choose another of their delicious coconut products to review, I went for their lavish coconut chips!

These shredded Coconut Chips are just like the famous Coconut Candy available at roadside stands all over Hawaii. So easy to make once Tropical Traditions has done the hard work for us by selecting the best coconuts, cutting them open and then shredding the delicious coconut into perfect-sized chips. Just boil about 1 cup of coconut chips in 1 cup of water with 1 1/2 cups of sugar (this is why they taste so good!) until the syrup evaporates, pour onto a greased baking sheet, separate with a fork, cool and then bake at 250 degrees until lightly browned. Cool again and then enjoy a little taste of paradise anywhere and anytime!

These nice-sized coconut chips can be enjoyed as a snack on their own, mixed with fruit and nuts or lightly toasted in your oven and then used to garnish cakes, pies or cupcakes. Once you have tasted them, you will become inspired to use them in your everyday cooking as well. I plan to add a few next time I make Jasmine Rice.

And if you run out of ideas, Tropical Traditions has hundreds of Free Recipes on their site to help you get the most out of their Coconut Products.

If you're still unsure, take a minute to watch this short video directly from the Tropical Traditions site which will quickly demonstrate how these premium coconut products are made WITHOUT fertilizers, pesticides, additives, preservatives, sulfites or sweeteners. What you will receive is pure flavor the way nature intended!

You Can Buy

Tropical Traditions

Coconut Products

by Visiting

www.tropicaltraditions.com

Where You Will Find

Coconut Oil, Organic Food, Skincare Products,

Household Goods, Supplements, and Healthy Oils

just to name a few!

You Can Enter To Win 2 lbs

Tropical Traditions

Coconut Chips

Right Here

So You Too Can

Add A Little Taste of Paradise

To Your Own

Recipes!

Here's How:

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

Subscribe to The Tropical Traditions Newsletter

For More Chances:

Like Tropical Traditions on facebook (1 entry/comment)

Follow Tropical Traditions on twitter (1 entry/comment)

Tell me which Recipe from their site you would love to try! (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)

Enter any of my Other Giveaways (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 January 18th at 9:00 pm EST. Giveaway is open to residents of the USA and Canada ONLY. Good Luck!

Disclaimer: Tropical Traditions provided me with a free sample of this product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product. Tropical Traditions is not responsible for customs or duties that Canada may charge if you decide to participate in this Tropical Traditions sponsored blog giveaway.

Monday, January 3, 2011

Luxor Linens $165 Spa Bath Robe GIVEAWAY with Review (ENDED)

WINNER IS A VERY EXCITED SUSAN W

With the chaos of the Holiday Season now behind us, we mom's deserve a big pat on the back after all the shopping, wrapping, baking, decorating, and all around entertaining.

But for those of us who can't spend a day at the nearest spa, I've just found the next best thing!

Take a look at this extravagant bath robe I received from Luxor Linens to review!

It's pure luxury! This Buonaparte spa-style robe is made of 100% Egyptian Cotton with an elegant waffle weave pattern featuring black trim borders around the lush collar, around the sleeve bands and across each pocket. And the luxury doesn't stop with the comfort. It's so easy to care for too being machine washable.

And I love the posh packaging! It arrived ready for gift giving with it's high-end boutique gift box and silver ribbon. This unisex, one size fits most lavish robe comes in either white or beige and for those who prefer a personalized touch, it can be monogrammed at no additional charge.

And this robe feels like pure luxury! I waited until hubby had taken our daughter out for an afternoon and then after a nice soak in our claw-foot tub, I put it on. I gave myself a facial and a pedicure and then settled in to relax by the fire with a warm cup of apple cider wearing this comfortable robe. It was just the break I needed after the Holidays!

BUY IT:
While It's On Sale!
And Create Your Own Spa Experience!!

www.luxorlinens.com

Use Code
menomom20
to save 20% towards any purchase
of Bed Linens, Bath Linens,
Bath Accessories,
Basic Bedding, Baby Linens,
Pet Beds and Covers, Gift Guides
and
in their Clearance Section

or

Enter for the Chance to Win A
Luxurious Buonaparte Bath Robe
Right Here!!

Here's How:

Mandatory for First entry/comment or you won't be eligible
Post a link to Luxor Linens on your Facebook or Twitter Account
telling your readers what you love about this robe!

For More Chances:

Follow the Luxor Linens blog (1 entry/comment)
Friend Luxor Linens on facebook (1 entry/comment)
Follow Luxor Linens on twitter (1 entry/comment)
Sign Up for Luxor Linens Inner Circle (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 Thursdays Cafe Button and display it on your blog
(1 entry/comment)
Subscribe to my blog (must activate) via Email (1 entry/comment)
Enter any of my Other Giveaways (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 January 17th at 9:00 pm EST. Open Worldwide! Good Luck!

Disclosure: I received a beige Buonaparte Robe before writing my review. I was not compensated for writing a positive or favorable review and this is my personal opinion of the product. The winner will have 3 days to respond once contacted, their information will then be forwarded to Luxor Linens who will provide the prize.