Dove Advanced Care Antiperspirant product review

I recently received a FREE stick of Dove Advanced Care antiperspirant as a part of a House party Chatterbox Chatpack.  Since I was already a loyal user of Dove antiperspirant, I didn't think the Advanced Care would provide much difference.....Boy was I wrong!

Right now, we're experiencing some high temps and humidity here in Maryland, which really puts your antiperspirant to the test.  Not Dove Advanced Care!  While I would usually feel the need to reapply at least once during a hot day, I never felt this way when wearing the Advanced Care!

Another thing that set it apart from my regular Dove stick was when my daughter dropped it.  Usually, I have to throw the remainder away because it's all broken up, but I was able to stick it back in the container & go on as if nothing had happened.

The only thing that made me wary of purchasing Advanced Care in the past was the higher price compared to my regular Dove deoderant.  However, when combining a coupon and rebate app, I was able to get a stick for under $2!  It comes in a wide variety of scents, including pomegrante, coconut, cucumber and many more. I chose the coconut for myself when purchasing, but was sent the regular scent in the Chatpack.  Overall, I highly recommend this product!

Coppertone suncare product review

Spring means warmer temperatures...which means more time outside...usually in the sun...which can lead to sunburn (at least for my family & I).  I received a package of several Coppertone sun care products to review back in September, but the weather turned colder before we had a chance to use them.  I pulled them out of my dresser this weekend in preparation of the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend, which means LOTS of time outside for our family, and travel for many others.

If travelling by plane, you may have found that the TSA's 3-1-1 rule for carry on items to be quite a pain.  Luckily enough, Coppertone has you covered (pun intended)!  The Coppertone Sport Faces lotion was what we used yesterday at the ball field and birthday party we attended.  It worked beautifully!  It won't clog your pores or cause your face to breakout, which is important to me as I have a naturally oily face.  It stays on strong when you sweat and is water resistant for up to 80 minutes.

Perhaps you have little ones who don't like to sit still to have sunscreen applied to them, causing tears when it gets too close to their eyes.  The Coppertone kids stick works GREAT to help prevent just that. Not to mention it's fragrance free, hypoallergenic & water resistant for up to 80 minutes!

Coppertone's designers have also launched a Making the Grade program which educates parents by providing them with tools on how to protect their children from the sun.  You can even print a $1 coupon good when you buy ANY Coppertone sun care product (excluding trial size)!  Even when wearing sunscreen, it's important to remember to limit your time in the sun, especially from 10A-2P, wear long sleeves, hats & sunglasses for extra protection and be vigilant in checking your skin for changes which may be a sign of skin cancer.

Coppertone has been so gracious as to provide me with some extra sunscreen sticks to offer as prizes to a few lucky readers.  In order to be considered for this giveaway, please do any (or all!) of the following:
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Woobins product review & GIVEAWAY!

I recently attended the Coastal Kids Consignment show that was in town about 2 weeks ago (as a first time shopper). While browsing the items, I noticed some of the cutest little baby taggie blankets, called "Woobins". Since I don't have any babies to buy for (at least right now!), I grabbed one of the business cards from the stack for future reference.

After coming home, I decided to head on over to the Woobins website to check out the online selection. There was also an email address on there, so I contacted the seller, offering an opportunity to be featured on my blog in exchange for a sample item. I was floored when she responded Yes & offered me 2 items, 1 for me to review & keep, and another to offer as a prize to one of my lucky readers!

Decisions, decisions...I had to narrow my choice down to 2 designs to be sent to me. I chose the Redskins & light blue ducky designs. Redskins for myself, because the hubby is a HUGE fan (even during their bad seasons!) & the light blue ducky for a reader because I figured it was pretty gender neutral.

Woobins came about when Mary's granddaughter was little and would search out the tag on her baby blanket to rub when she was tired or fussy. Each Woobin measures over 9 inches square and has 12 tags along the perimeter to keep little fingers busy, along with a removable teething ring. They're safe for newborns since there are no small parts, and are more sanitary than most stuffed animals since they're completely machine washable. They are made in a smoke free home.

The website has 2 categories listed, baby designs & sports designs. There are 14 baby designs and 16 sports designs, but if there's not something to your liking to choose from already, Mary has said that she's willing to make custom orders, assuming she's able to purchase the fabric you're interested in.

As a special offer for my readers, Mary has offered a coupon code for purchases from her site! To get $2 off regular price ($12) enter code 2off at checkout. Or, you can buy 4 and get 1 free using code b4g1 at checkout. All orders must be placed & shipped together. If you aren't expecting or don't have a baby at home, they make GREAT baby shower gifts.

As I stated before, one lucky reader will win the light blue ducky woobin. Be sure to leave a comment for each entry you complete. Here's how to enter:

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Comments will be accepted through Saturday, May 8, 2010. inner will be chosen using a random number generator sometime on Sunday, May 9, 2010. Winner will be notified by email, so make sure that you include that in your comment. Contest is open to residents worldwide!

eShakti clothing review & giveaway

I was recently sent a item of my choice by eShakti Women's Clothes to review and post about. After browsing the website, which had so much to choose from, I finally decided on item # CL0017143, Pintuck front bow tied tee in tomato red. Here are the details from their website: Ribbon ties grace the front of a lovely blouse cut from sheer, burnout knit. Pintucking details the front, releasing to create a soft finish below the bodice. Short puffed sleeves are pulled in by thin banded cuffs. Below hip length, cotton/polyester/spandex, handwash.

When I opened the package, which was shipped in a timely manner, I found a surprise (which we'll get to later), in addition to the shirt. Each item was packaged individually, so as to protect it from weather elements in case of some box mishap while in transit. I couldn't wait to get the shirt out of the package, it was such a pretty color...I will say the first words out of my mouth were about how thin it is. I will definately need to wear a camisole underneath, unless of course I want to show my "girls" to everyone who sees me. Other than that, I have no complaints. I showed it to hubby, who commented on how he liked the color and that it "looked like something I would wear" I smiled, because that's definately considered a comment in my book. Did I mention how soft it feels? I can't keep my hands off of it. Anytime I can pick something out online and put it on and it feels like "me" I'm more than pleased! Overall, I say this piece is a winner.

eShakti is not just any women's clothing & accessory online shop...it's for women size 0-26W, and offers buyers the option to personalize their purchases to fit perfectly. When an item is added to your cart, additional (optional) questions are asked in order to help design the item to your specifications, such as sleeve length, neckline, tunic length, etc. I know of no where else that allows for such customization...what you see is what you get at other retailers. There is a nominal fee of $15 for any (and all) customizations you wish to do, but in order to ensure your new clothes will fit perfectly, this is a small price to pay if you ask me. Of course, if for some reason you do not love your new items, you can still return them for a full refund (minus the $15 customization fee). If you're like me, I can be one size in one brand, and a totally different size in another brand, which makes shopping for clothes online almost impossible, especially when it's a company you have never shopped with before. Knowing that when I order clothes they will be tailored to my measurements, which almost assures it will fit perfectly, is priceless!

I highly recommend checking out eShakti for your next clothing purchase, be it casual or formal in style. OK, on to the surprise, because I know you are all wondering about it...Also included in my shipment was a "Peacock feather brass bangle bracelet" (#CL0018277). I am offering it as a giveaway to one lucky reader!

To enter, simply leave a comment on this post with the item name & number that you would get if you were making a purchase from eShakti. This giveaway will end Saturday, March 20 at 8pm, and a winner will be chosen via a random number generator, and posted on Sunday, March 21. For extra entries, you can do each of the following (if you already do them, please leave a comment saying so to make sure you are counted for that option):

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Neutreogena Triple Moisture cream lather shampoo

I bought this product a while back, when it was FAR at Rite Aid, and it's just been sitting in my linen closet, waiting to be the "chosen one" and moved to the shower area. Well, let me tell you, I've found a new favorite shampoo! I love the way it smells, the way it lathers so nicely, and that it doesn't leave my hair feeling heavy like some other shampoos do.

According to the website, this shampoo is made of 3 natural ingredients: olive, which penetrates to the center, meadowfoam seed that moisturizes the middle, and sweet almond covers the surface. It's "salon approved" and available in shampoo, conditioner, leave in cream, shine serum & hair mask.