Peaches Reviews

Smile With Me Saturday Blog Hop

2012-01-28T00:00:00.002-05:00

First off, smile with me :) You made it through another week and deserve a big smile. You've got the whole weekend ahead of you so make it a good one!

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You can link your blog every Saturday at 12am EST. Have fun!!

Trop 50 Review and $50 SpaWeek Gift Card Giveaway!!

2012-01-24T15:47:00.000-05:00

Trop50 got its name as a result of the marriage of Tropicana and “50 percent” less sugar and calories. Tropicana Trop50 is a breakthrough innovation from Tropicana that offers 50 percent less sugar and calories, and no artificial sweeteners. Trop50 is the first juice beverage to be naturally sweetened with an all-natural stevia-based sweetener. Trop50 is designed to help manage weight goals by offering reduced sugar and calories, without sacrificing great taste.

At 50 calories per eight-ounce glass, Trop50 not only tastes great, but helps you feel good. Each 8-ounce glass of Trop50 squeezes in a full day’s supply of vitamin C and is also a good source of antioxidant vitamin E.

I recently had the opportunity to try out Trop 50 for myself. I'm a big fan of juice but I always try to stay away from it because of the high sugar content. Well Trop 50 doesn't have all the sugar that typical juice has, nor does it have unhealthy artificial sweeteners. It. Has. Stevia!!! FINALLLYYY!! I've been patiently waiting for a drink that uses stevia. I absolutely can't stand the flavor of artificial sweeteners and am one of those people whose body is negatively affected by artificial sweeteners meaning my body feels pain and achyness when I drink / eat something that contains artificial sweeteners. If you are having any kind of strange pains achyness etc, I invite you to cut artificial sweeteners from your diet and see if it helps.

So back to my review. I chose to review the Farmstand Apple juice. Apple juice is my absolute favorite flavor of juice. But now, Farmstand Apple Juice, specifically, is my favorite juice. It has all the great tasting flavor of apple juice without all the sugar and calories. What more could you ask for?

If apple juice isn't your thing, Trop 50 offers quite a few other flavors for you to try like Orange (No Pulp, Some Pulp and Calcium + Vitamin D), Pomegranate Blueberry, Pineapple Mango, Lemonade and Raspberry Lemonade.

Check out Trop 50's special facebook promotion: Reveal the truth behind your New Year's resolution and receive a $1 off Trop50 coupon for yourself and 50¢ off coupons for 50 of your friends. You can also enter a sweepstakes to win a $1000 gift card (NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Ends 1/31/12. See Official Rules for details.)

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Disclosure: I received a bottle of Trop50 to review for free. No monetary compensation has been offered or accepted. The opinions above are my own.

Smile With Me Saturday Blog Hop

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Smile With Me Saturday Blog Hop

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Smile With Me Saturday Blog Hop

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Happy New Year!!!

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Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right. ~Oprah Winfrey

Smile With Me Saturday Blog Hop

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Merry Christmas!

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May the magic of love twinkle in your lives

throughout the holidays and the upcoming new year.

Smile With Me Saturday Blog Hop

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Smile With Me Saturday Blog Hop

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Peaches Reviews will...

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I don't know about you guys, but things get crazy around here around the holidays. Gifts need to be purchased and wrapped, parties need to be attended and family needs to be visited. While I LOVEEEE all those things; They can leave a girl burnt out! That's why I'm taking a little break from blogging until after the holidays. Don't worry, Peaches Reviews will be back!

And the Torani Coupon giveaway winners are.... Aline, Joan Penfold and Robyn O!!!

2011-12-10T09:15:00.002-05:00

Congratulations!! Be sure to check your email and respond within 48 hours :)

And the $10 Amazon Gift Code giveaway winner is...Christy Ann!!!!

2011-12-10T09:12:00.002-05:00

Congratulations Christy Ann! Be sure to check your email and respond within 48 hours :)

And the Ugly Sweater Tee giveaway winner is... ALINE!

2011-12-10T09:08:00.000-05:00

Congratulations Aline! Be sure to check your email and respond within 48 hours :)

And the Nielsen-Massey Vanilla giveaway winner is... GLOGIRL!!

2011-12-10T09:07:00.000-05:00

Congratulations Glogirl!! Be sure to check your email and respond within 48 hours :)

And the Twisted Orchid giveaway winner is...GlogrlI!!!!

2011-12-10T09:04:00.001-05:00

Congrats Glogrl! Be sure to check your email and respond within 48 hours :)

And the Cover Your Hair giveaway winner is.... TIFFANY LITTLE!

2011-12-10T09:01:00.000-05:00

Congrats Tiffany! Be sure to check your email and respond within 48 hours :)

Smile With Me Saturday Blog Hop

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Holiday Gift Guide: California Wine Club Review & Coupon Code

2011-12-03T12:00:00.000-05:00

Wahhh! It's my third and final month as a member of California Wine Club. I'm certainly going to miss receiving my monthly shipment of two bottles of wine.

This month I received two DELICIOUS bottles of wine! Both bottles were from Tulip Hill Winery. The first bottle I tried was the Chardonnay. Tropical fruit aromas rumba with peach and honeydew. Flavors of pineapple and lemon pick up the beat and spin you to refreshing long-lasting finish. I'm a big fan of sweet and fruity wines so this one was a hit in my book.

The second bottle I tried was the Cabepulciano. Notes of spice, black cherry and cedar grace the nose followed by the flavors of summer ripened berries and a kiss of dark chocolate. In Italy, Montepulciano is the second most commonly planted native grape variety, known for producing some of the world's most coveted red wines. The richness of Cab plus the elegance of Montepulciano. Delicious! I'm totally in love with this wine. The blend of berries and dark chocolate are just what my taste buds were calling for.

If you're looking for a gift for the wine lovers in your life, I would definitely suggest California Wine Club. Wine is always seen as an elegant gift and is perfect for those who are "hard to buy for". And if you're traveling this holiday season you can make your packing easier by gifting a subscription to California Wine Club. I know I'd be happy :)

COUPON CODE:
Use coupon code peachesreview to receive 10% off of every gift order you purchase. In addition, if you decide to purchase this for yourself you'll receive 10% off of your first month by using the same coupon code. PLUS, California Wine Club will throw in an additional bottle of wine in your first months shipment, just for being one of my lovely readers! Of course there is no obligation to continue your membership beyond the first month.

Be sure to check out Californina Wine Club and The Boring Wine Guy on Twitter @cawineclub and @boringwineguy. Let them know @PeachesReviews sent you over to say hey!

Disclosure: I received monthly shipments of wine from CA Wine Club for 3 months. No monetary compensation has been offered or accepted. The opinions above are my own.

Smile With Me Saturday Blog Hop

2011-12-03T00:00:00.001-05:00

Holiday Gift Guide: Teamotions Tea Review & Coupon Code

2011-12-02T12:00:00.003-05:00

Teamotions is more than a tea company; it’s part of my personal journey. In 2008, I lost my twin daughters just days after they were born. Struggling to cope, I found solace in tea. One day my sister Crystal said, “I wish there was something I could put in your tea to make you feel better.” Knowing nothing like that existed, we decided to create it. We are honored to share with you our line of handcrafted teas blended with adaptogens- herbs that help the body handle stress, boost immunity and support emotional well-being- transforming a simple cup of tea into a truly healing experience.
We hope our teas inspire you to achieve clarity, discover joy, seek peace, have hope, enjoy rest and find strength in all you do. May they comfort you as they have us and inspire you to comfort others.

There is nothing more comforting to me then a cup of tea. I always turn to tea at around 2:30 in the afternoon to help me make it thru the rest of my day. Having that little bit of routine in my day really provides a sort of comfort. Needless to say, I was ecstatic to try out Teamotions Tea. I received a sampling of each tea; Achieve Clarity, Discover Joy, Seek Peace, Have Hope, Enjoy Rest and Find Strength. While each flavor was delicious and unique in its own way, I was truly mesmerized by the flavors of Seek Peace.

DESCRIPTION
Restore inner peace and encourage emotional release with healing milk thistle and freeing dandelion root blended with smooth rooibos, bold chai spices and creamy coconut.
INGREDIENTS
Rooibos, Cardamom, Ginger, Cinnamon, Cloves, Dandelion Root, Milk Thistle, Coconut, Black Pepper, Pink Peppercorn, Neem Leaf, Natural Flavors.
FLAVOR PROFILE
Smooth with subtle spicy notes and a hint of creamy sweetness.
EMOTIONAL BENEFIT
Helps relieve anger and frustration. Encourages healthy emotional release and fosters inner peace and contentedness.
DID YOU KNOW?
The liver is the organ associated with anger. Dandelion root and milk thistle cleanse, support, and restore the liver and foster emotional well-being. Neem leaf relieves anxiety and stress and the chai spices stimulate circulation and promote the movement of stagnant energy in the body.
OUR LITTLE TIP
As you sip, open a journal and let your soul empty onto the paper. As the words flow out let peace flow in.

Seek Peace is oh so yummy and really calming. I love it! I love the blend of coconut with the essence of chai spices.

BUY IT: You can purchase Seek Peace or any other flavors here for only $12.95 for a 3 oz container of loose tea leaves. Or you can purchase a gift set for only $40 which includes a tin of loose leaf tea, ceramic mug with lid and stainless steel infuser, and a Perfect Tea Scoop. Awesome gift for the tea lovers in your life :) And if you use the coupon code PEACHES_10 you'll receive 10% off your first online order.

Disclosure: I received a sampling of teas to review from Teamotions Tea. No monetary compensation has been offered or accepted. The opinions above are my own.

Holiday Gift Guide: Easy Canvas Prints review

2011-12-01T19:49:00.001-05:00

Photos on Canvas

I recently had the opportunity to create my own 8x10 canvas photo from Easy Canvas Prints. I chose a wonderful picture that my boyfriend took off of the back of the cruise ship on our recent vacation.

The quality of the print is great! The photo was wrapped perfectly and is on sturdy wood, not plastic. It's such an awesome way to display your photos. If you don't have any photos you'd like to upload you could always use one of their many prints which are just as fantastic.

Another plus is the turnaround time! I received my print in about a week after ordering which is really quick when you think about the time it takes to print and pack a custom photo. Excellent gift for everyone this year. I'm thinking about ordering some prints for family members as gifts this year!

Disclosure: I received an 8x10 canvas print to review from Easy Canvas Prints. No monetary compensation has been offered or accepted. The opinions above are my own.

Holiday Gift Guide: Cover Your Hair Review and Giveaway!

2011-12-01T12:00:00.006-05:00

Cover You Hair is an awesome place to get great hair accessories.

I had the opportunity to review the Stylish Warm Winter Hat and Scarf Set in white. The hat and scarf are both very thick and warm and the material is oh-so-soft.

Cover You Hair has lots of other great items like feathers for your hair and baby hats.

COUPON CODE: Use code blog1231 to receive 20% off your order. Expires 12/31/11.

WIN: One lucky winner will receive a $25 box of surprise hair accessories.

Disclosure: I received the Stylish Warm Winter Hat and Scarf Set to review from Cover Your Hair. No monetary compensation has been offered or accepted. The opinions above are my own.

Holiday Gift Guide: slice™ Safety Cutter Review

2011-11-30T19:34:00.000-05:00

The Slice™ Safety Cutter is the most versatile tool you'll ever own. Features a finger-friendly microscopic ceramic blade that's quick, easy and a safe substitute for scissors or traditional safety knives. Slice Safety Cutters are perfect for scrap-booking, clipping recipes, coupons and news articles, removing shrink-wrap, opening CDs, DVDs, plastic packaging, and more. Includes a built-in magnet and key-ring hole.

I recently started couponing so when I heard about slice™ Safety Cutter I knew I had to have it! While I love saving money, I despise taking the time to cut coupons. The slice™ is so easy to use and makes cutting coupons super fun and quick! You can even use it for scrapbooking!

slice™ Safety Cutter - Great for Couponers

- Ceramic blade lasts longer than steel

- Stays sharp and never rusts

- Built-in magnet and key-ring hole

- Rubberized non-slip finish

- Finger-Friendly™ Design

- For left- and right-handers

At only $5.99 this would be a great stocking stuffer for all those couponers in your life!

Disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Holiday Gift Guide: Twisted Orchid Hand Bag Review and Giveaway!

2011-11-30T12:00:00.003-05:00

Twisted Orchid is a premium shopping destination for stylishly chic purses and handbags. From the pages of People Style Watch to Lucky, Elle and Oprah, trendspotters and fashion provocateurs alike are buzzing about our incredible selection. Based in Chicago, it is our committment to supply fashion-savvy women with must-have styles at a great value. Our attention to quality and detail is high, so rest assured you will be impressed with the glamour and luxury that is a cornerstone of every Twisted Orchid Handbag and accessory. So whether you're an accessory gal who wants to test out a trend before deciding on a big splurge, or you're a fashionista who prefers to shop for fabulous steals - Twisted has the right piece just for you.

I received a fabulous red dual handle satchel to review from Twisted Orchid.

New For Fall-Just adorable! The Dual Handle Satchel Collection is conventional with unconventional style. A stylish chain adds panache to this beautiful handbag. Exterior-Zipper Entry, Rear Zipper. Interior-Cell Pocket, Wall Pocket, Wall Zipper, Center Zip Compartment. Mad Style, Furious Fashion!

I'm totally in love with my new bag! I usually carry a black bag so I was excited to change things up by carrying this gorgeous brick red bag. The inside of the bag has lots of different compartments to keep your personal items organized. The faux leather is a really great quality and is super soft and durable. Love, love, love!!

WIN: One lucky winner will receive a bag of their choice valued at up to $75!

Disclosure: I received the red dual handle hand bag to review from Twisted Orchid. No monetary compensation has been offered or accepted. The opinions above are my own.

Holiday Gift Guide: Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract review and giveaway!

2011-11-29T12:00:00.002-05:00

Our web site is designed to help you learn about Nielsen-Massey Vanillas, its pure vanilla products and flavorings, how and where to use them…..simply everything you'd like to know about pure vanilla and more!

From pure vanilla extracts (conventional or organic) to pure vanilla powder, or gourmet whole beans, Nielsen-Massey's products can flavor or simply enhance any recipe. And as a pure vanilla specialist, we have the expertise to help you select the proper vanilla for your application.

So, whether you are the home baker, the accomplished chef, or manufacturer using vanilla, we hope that you will benefit from the information shared on our site.

I love to bake and having pure vanilla extract on hand is always a necessity. When I received the opportunity to try out Nielsen-Massey's Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla, I jumped on it! Well last night I used the vanilla while making some pumpkin gingersnap cookies and my boyfriend used it in some sweet potatoes. Everything just tasted better. My boyfriend's parents were asking what he did differently to the sweet potatoes to make them extra yummy. The only thing different was Nielsen-Massey's Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla. Sooo delish!

The world’s finest and most consistent vanilla comes from Madagascar. Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla from Nielsen-Massey has a creamy, sweet, velvety flavor that is perfectly suited for a range of products from baked goods to ice creams, salad dressings to barbeque sauces. Madagascar Bourbon vanilla does not have anything to do with the American whiskey of the same name, but is rather named for the Bourbon Islands off the coast of Africa. Madagascar supplies more than 60% of the world’s vanilla.

I also received Nielsen-Massey's A Century of Flavor cookbook. A Century of Flavors is full of lots of wonderful recipes which provide unique ways to use Nielsen-Massey's products. Each and every recipe sounds sooooo enticing! Perfect for the holiday :)

WIN: One lucky winner will receive a 2 oz bottle of Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla and A Century of Flavor cookbook.

Disclosure: I received the Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla and A Century of Flavor cookbook to review from Nielsen-Massey. No monetary compensation has been offered or accepted. The opinions above are my own.

Holiday Gift Guide: Crazy Dog T-shirts Review and Giveaway!

2011-11-28T12:00:00.001-05:00

Crazy Dog's rapidly expanding base includes our funny t shirts, custom apparel, costumes and crazy gadgets. From our imagination and customer submissions we've invented unique funny tees for anyone who needs a good laugh. We've got hundreds of styles and print our garments on super soft cotton tshirts that have a feel and fit that'll have you coming back for more. Our apparel is silk screened on location in our warehouse in upstate New York. We are a company built on our customers. They have helped us grow into what we are today from supplying us with funny quotes on facebook or sending us cool designs. They are the heart of the site and we will always be dedicated to supplying new and creative works to keep our audience entertained.

I LOVE Crazy Dog T-shirts! I've done quite a few reviews for them before and love each and every t-shirt I've received. I love wearing a funny, eye-catching graphic tee which is why I turn to Crazy Dog T-shirts first.

I know you can't see the full ugliness, but you get the idea!

Now, I'm a huge fan of ugly Christmas sweaters. I have a few different sweaters and each is more ugly than the next. I've even been to a few ugly Christmas sweater parties which are always HILARIOUS! Sometimes I wonder what they're were thinking when they made these hideous creatures! Never would I have guessed that Crazy Dog T-shirts would come out with a t-shirt as funny as the ugly Christmas sweater tee. All the awesomeness of an ugly Christmas sweater without all the bulk!

Little black mice playing with shiny paper. Sleigh bells and ornaments covered with glitter. Wild deer running 3 in a row, these are a few of the ugliest things. Be the belle of the ball, er, Ugly Sweater Party this year in this easy to wear tee in Red or Green! Our holiday sweater tee features a cross stitch pattern sure to please grandma, and bright colors to get you feelin the season. If you're looking to get even more ugly this year we recommend nestling a nice little birds nest right up on the shoulder, and maybe a touch (read: bottle full) of glitter on the shirt. Party on, sweater lover!

If you're loving this bad boy as much as me, then I'd love to offer you a chance to WIN one! And if you don't win, you can always use coupon code StayWarm for $5 off or Snowball for $10 off a $50 order.

GIVEAWAY: One lucky winner will receive an ugly Christmas sweater tee!

Disclosure: I received the ugly Christmas sweater t-shirt to review from crazydogtshirts.com. No monetary compensation has been offered or accepted. The opinions above are my own.

Holiday Gift Guide: $10 Amazon Gift Card!

2011-11-27T12:00:00.000-05:00

Let's start this holiday gift guide off with a bang! $10 Amazon gift card to one lucky winner!

Disclosure: This giveaway is not sponsored by Amazon. The gift card was purchased by me for the benefit of my blog.

Smile With Me Saturday Blog Hop

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Happy Thanksgiving!

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Myspace Graphics, Thanksgiving Turkey Graphics at WishAFriend.com

I'm so thankful for my blog and each and every one of my readers this year :) Well, not only this year, but every day of every year forever and ever! Thank you for sticking with me, and reading and entering giveaways!

What are you thankful for this year?

Torani Syrup Review and Giveaway!

2011-11-15T21:23:00.004-05:00

There is nothing that can make me happier in the morning, then a delicious cup of flavored coffee. Now usually this coffee is quickly poured into a travel mug and consumed sometime during my morning commute and answering the first emails of the day. Regardless, my morning coffee makes me happy :)

When She Speaks provided me the opportunity to review two bottles of Torani flavored syrups I quickly jumped on it! I received one bottle of pumpkin pie syrup and one bottle of sugar free vanilla syrup. While I love vanilla coffee, I simply could not wait to try the pumpkin. I wait all.year.long for pumpkin coffee so needless to say, I was thrilled.

After brewing a fresh cup of coffee I added a dash (or maybe a little more) of the pumpkin pie syrup to my coffee and sipped away. DELISH! My coffee tasted like a warm cup of fall. LOVE IT!

Torani has a lot of wonderful flavors that I can't wait to try out. I'm so interested in Salted Caramel and Peppermint. I'm dreaming of a delicious cup of hot cocoa with a few dashes of salted caramel and maybe a drizzle of caramel around the sides. OOOOO! Maybe some hot cocoa with a dash of peppermint and a candy cane to stir it with! Torani has lots of other recipes to try out as well!

COUPON CODE:
So while you're dreaming of recipes, maybe you'd like to order some Torani syrups? If you use the coupon code shespeaks you'll receive 10% off your online order!

TWITTER PARTY:
Also, you can check out the Torani and Shepeaks twitter party this Thursday, November 17th at 9pm EST. Just follow hash tags #HolidayFlavors & #sstorani. Rumor has it they'll be giving away over $500 in prizes – don’t miss out! You could win a Chocolate Shoppe Holiday Flavors Package from IceCreamSource.com, a Keurig Coffee Maker, IceCreamSource.com's Cherry Pie with Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream or be one of FIVE people to win a year supply of Torani Flavored Syrups!

GIVEAWAY:
In the meantime, you can enter to win my giveaway of one of three coupons for a free bottle of Torani Syrup!

Disclosure: I will be received two bottles of Torani Syrup to review. No monetary compensation has been offered or accepted. The opinions above are my own.

California Wine Club Review!

2011-11-15T20:08:00.001-05:00

A few weeks ago, I posted a review about receiving my first shipment of wine from California Wine Club. After receiving it, I just couldn't wait for my second shipment! This time around I received two bottles from Castro Cellars, a Gewürztraminer and a Pinot Noir. According to "Uncorked", California Wine Club's magazine, when sipping Pinot Noir "you’ll find black cherry and tea notes, toasty, smoky flavors and every
reason to take another sip!" Unfortunately, I can't agree with that last part of that quote. I'm just a big fan of Pinot Noir :( My boyfriend was loving every last sip of it tho!

The Gewürztraminer, on the other hand, was so interesting to me! I had never heard of it before so I checked it out in Uncorked. It is described as "Castoro’s Gewürz is made in such small quantities that the winery has never submitted it for review or competitions. “It would be sold out by the time we got the results!” says Karen Lindsay of Castoro’s operations department. Aromas of jasmine and ginger lead to lush, tropical fruit flavors. Like Gewürztraminer in France, where the grape originated, this bottling has lots of nice fruity character. All of the Gewürztraminer fruit came from Castoro’s Hog Heaven Vineyard in Paso Robles, where Gewürz was planted in 2006. This is Castoro’s fifth vintage. Fruit was hand harvested on September 23, 2010. A cold, slow, long fermentation in stainless steel tanks “allowed the yeast to give off lots of by-products that enhanced the wine’s floral characteristics,” explains Winemaker Tom Myers. Tom stopped fermentation after eight weeks, before the wine went dry, to rack and refrigerate it and settle out all of the yeast. “This leaves in a little of its natural sweetness to help preserve its nice fruity character.” The final blend was 77% Gewürztraminer, 15% Viognier and 8% Muscat Canelli. This Gewürz is a terrific aperitif and great with salads, Japanese or Thai cuisine. Serve chilled."

I AM IN LOVE!! I will definitely be purchasing a reorder of these bottles at only $10.99!

So lets talk about receiving wine at your house! It should be noted that someone above the age of 21 needs to be present at delivery to present id and sign for the package. This is the one and only inconvenience, but is 100% understandable. Otherwise California Wine Club is all about convenience and "taking the stuffy out of wine"! I mean what could be more convenient then receiving a couple of bottles of wine at your door once a month? Convenience aside, it was pretty exciting too! I had nearly forgot that I was supposed to receive it! Now imagine someone had purchased this gift for you and suddenly the FedEx man appeared at your door with some wine for you. You'd be just as ecstatic as me! Well you're in luck, you have the chance to gift some wine to your friend or even yourself at a discount!

COUPON CODE:
Use coupon code peachesreview to receive 10% off of every gift order you purchase. In addition, if you decide to purchase this for yourself you'll receive 10% off of your first month by using the same coupon code. PLUS, California Wine Club will throw in an additional bottle of wine in your first months shipment, just for being one of my lovely readers! Of course there is no obligation to continue your membership beyond the first month.

Be sure to check out Californina Wine Club and The Boring Wine Guy on Twitter @cawineclub and @boringwineguy. Let them know @PeachesReviews sent ya!

Disclosure: I will be receiving monthly shipments of wine from CA Wine Club for 3 months. No monetary compensation has been offered or accepted. The opinions above are my own.

Smile With Me Saturday Blog Hop

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20 Holiday Cards, 140 Labels and 1 Engraved Pen for $4.99 from Vistaprint! ENDS FRIDAY 11/11!!!!

2011-11-09T21:05:00.000-05:00

Get a head start on sending out holiday cards this year! Choose from over a thousand designs and personalize with your own holiday greetings. Then, create custom return address labels to make sending your cards a breeze. Interested in adding a handwritten message in some of your cards? Don’t forget to pick up your personalized engraved pen to make writing notes a breeze! Shipping not included.

Smile With Me Saturday Blog Hop

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And the California Wine Club giveaway winner is.... JOAN!

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Congrats Joan!

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2011-11-02T19:37:00.001-04:00

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Rafflecopter or blog comments?

2011-11-01T21:34:00.000-04:00

So I've recently done a few different blog contests using rafflecopter and also using the method where you put your entries in the form of blog comments. I'm wondering which way you like best? Please comment below to help me out!! THANK YOU!!

Smile With Me Saturday Blog Hop

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250 Customizable Sticker Giveaway from UPrinting

2011-10-19T19:31:00.002-04:00

UPrinting.com, a leading socially responsible online printing, marketing and technology firm, has established itself as a major player in the industry with its distinct vision and clear approach to helping small businesses grow. Uprinting.com specializes in many different printing services such as sticker printing. You can even make custom stickers!

GIVEAWAY!

250 Customizable Stickers for One (1) Winner
2" x 3.5"
70lb Label Matte, Front Only Printing,
4 Business Days Turnaround *Free shipping
Restriction: Limited to US residents 18 years old and above only. ***Winners are allowed to win only once over a six-month period.***

Mandatory Entry:
Follow @uprinting on twitter! Don't forget to let them know that @peachesreviews sent you over to say hi!

Extra Entries:
1) Follow my blog
2) Follow me on twitter. @peachesreviews
3) Tweet! You can do this daily. Please leave a separate comment for each tweet including URL. You can copy/paste this if you wish: I entered to #win 250 customizable stickers from @uprinting & @peachesreviews Ends 10/31 http://tinyurl.com/3ojmcfg
4) "Like" UPrinting on facebook. Don't forget to let him know that Peaches Reviews sent you over to say hi!
5) "Like" Peaches Reviews on facebook

Please be sure to leave a comment and your email address for EACH entry that you complete so I can accurately track a winner. Winner will be selected at random using random.org. The contest ends on October 31st at 8pm. This giveaway is limited to US residents 18 years old and above only. Winners are allowed to win only once over a six-month period.

Disclosure: This giveaway is sponsored by UPrinting, no monetary compensation was given and I will receive a stickers for hosting.

California Wine Club Review and Giveaway!

2011-10-18T23:26:00.005-04:00

For years Pam and I were frustrated trying to find truly great wine. Selecting a decent bottle of wine from thousands of pretty labels with prices ranging from $5-$35 was difficult at the best of times. We were always happiest with wine recommendations from friends.

So, that's what we wanted to do with The California Wine Club, start a wine of the month club that was just like "one friend recommending a great bottle of wine to another friend".

We are now celebrating 20 years of business and the wine adventures keep getting better! Pam and I knew that there were hundreds of small, family-owned wineries dedicated to producing exceptional wine ... and it was this wine that we wanted to share with our monthly wine club members. Each month we travel California's wine country searching out the wineries, meeting the families and tasting the wines that never make it to local stores or wine shops.

This is why it was so easy to guarantee that our wine of the month club members and gift recipients will never receive any bulk, closeout or private label wines...ever. Each and every wine we select comes from a real working winery and is backed by our 100% guarantee.

One day, a few weeks ago, after a particularly terrible commute home from work... side note: What's so hard about drive right, pass left??? Stop cruising at 10 below the speed limit when I'm trying to pass! Anyway, where was I? Oh yea... so after a rough commute home, I was just craving a delicious glass of wine to relax me. Boy oh boy wasn't I excited to see that California Wine Club had delivered my first shipment of their wine of the month!! I received two fantastic bottles of wine; chardonnay and zinfandel. I wouldn't call myself a wine connoisseur by any means, but I can say that I thoroughly enjoyed the zinfandel. I'm not particularly fond of any chardonnay I've tried so of course I wouldn't blame this on the winery. 100% wacky crazy me!

So lets talk about receiving wine at your house! It should be noted that someone above the age of 21 needs to be present at delivery to present id and sign for the package. This is the one and only inconvenience, but is 100% understandable. Otherwise California Wine Club is all about convenience and "taking the stuffy out of wine"! I mean what could be more convenient then receiving a couple of bottles of wine at your door once a month? Convenience aside, it was pretty exciting too! I had nearly forgot that I was supposed to receive it! Now imagine someone had purchased this gift for you and suddenly the FedEx man appeared at your door with some wine for you. You'd be just as ecstatic as me! Well you're in luck, you have the chance to gift some wine at a discount to your friend or even yourself at a discount!

COUPON CODE:
Use coupon code peachesreview to receive 10% off of every gift order you purchase. In addition, if you decide to purchase this for yourself you'll receive 10% off of your first month by using the same coupon code. PLUS, California Wine Club will throw in an additional bottle of wine in your first months shipment, just for being one of my lovely readers! Of course there is no obligation to continue your membership beyond the first month.

GIVEAWAY:
One of you will win a one-month subscription to California Wine Club. ***US ONLY EXCEPT UTAH AND THOSE UNDER 21***

Mandatory Entry:
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Please be sure to leave a comment and your email address for EACH entry that you complete so I can accurately track a winner. Winner will be selected at random using random.org. The contest ends on November 1st at 8pm and is open to all US residents except Utah or anyone under 21.

Disclosure: I will be receiving monthly shipments of wine from CA Wine Club for 3 months. No monetary compensation has been offered or accepted. The opinions above are my own.

And the Guy and Eva Alexia Necklace giveaway winner is.... KAYLA!!!!

2011-10-16T22:34:00.000-04:00

Congrats Kayla! Be sure to check your email and respond within 48 hours to claim your prize :)

The Ultimate Green Store Laptop Sleeve Review

2011-10-16T19:46:00.002-04:00

As the ultimate web-based destination for eco-conscious shoppers, The Ultimate Green Store provides a collection of many of the finest environmentally friendly products for you, your home, office, kids and even your pets! We also have an incredible collection of gifts for any occasion and you may personalize your shopping experience by creating a wishlist or custom gift registry for your special event!
We carry products from many of the world’s leading manufacturers and designers of sustainable, natural, organic, recycled, eco-friendly goods- products that are made with your health and the health of our planet in mind. Many of these companies are amongst the most socially responsible companies around. We also carry some green products made by companies that did not start out with environmental concerns in mind, but now realize the importance of sustainable practices and production in launching green lines within their category. We hope that in supporting these manufacturers, they will continue to move in this positive direction.

At the Ultimate Green Store, you will find that shopping green is hardly a sacrifice. Quite to the contrary, you will find beautiful, cool, hip, colorful, fun, effective, beautifully smelling, quality products that stand on their own. And, if you want to learn more, we have provided you with information about each manufacturer and their lines so that you can better understand the benefits to you and our planet of all the different products we offer.

I received the GreenSmart Neogreene Eco-Friendly Akepa Laptop Sleeve for review.

I'm totally loving this laptop sleeve. Not only is it better for the environment to produce when compared to neoprene, but it has the same protective squishy feel of Neoprene. The inside of the sleeve is a fuzzy that is surprisingly made from 100% recycled plastic bottles. The website also mentions that the laptop sleeve is waterproof though I didn't test that feature out!

I would definitely recommend GreenSmart Neogreene Eco-Friendly Akepa Laptop Sleeve for everyone with a laptop. They have many sizes to choose from and are reasonably priced at $24.95 for a netbook size and $34.95 for a laptop size. They also have a lot of other "green" items to choose from. One of my favortie sections to browse was the pet section. They also have an extensive baby section. Whatever you're searching for, the Ultimate Green Store is definitely the place to find it!

Disclosure: I received a laptop sleeve from The Ultimate Green Store to review. No monetary compensation has been offered or accepted. The opinions above are my own.

And the $15 Nacho Mama Tees Gift Code giveaway winner is...Jessica!!!!

2011-10-10T20:05:00.000-04:00

Congrats Jessica! Be sure to check your email and respond within 48 hours :)

And the $100 restaurant.com Gift Code giveaway winner is...Taryn!!!!

2011-10-10T20:02:00.000-04:00

Congrats Taryn! Be sure to check your email and respond within 48 hours :)

And the Captured Prey Book Giveaway Winner is... Chelle!!!

2011-10-10T19:58:00.000-04:00

Congrats Chelle! Be sure to check your email and respond within 48 hours!

805 followers???!!!!??? When did this happen??

2011-10-05T20:21:00.001-04:00

Sometime during all the excitement of my 2 year blogiversary celebration, Peaches Reviews reached 805 followers! Ummm what?!?!?!? For some reason I haven't really been checking how many followers Peaches Reviews has, but today I glanced at the side bar and couldn't believe my eyes!

Thank you! Thank you! THANK YOU! To all my amazing readers / followers... I wouldn't be blogging if it weren't for you. So, thank you :)

And the Sand Gone giveaway winner is... mrsshukra!!!

2011-10-05T20:12:00.000-04:00

Congrats mrsshukra! Be sure to check your email and respond within 48 hours :)

And the Goddess Garden Sunblock giveaway winner is...Kristina Everhart!!!!

2011-10-05T20:10:00.000-04:00

Congrats Kristina! Be sure to check your email and respond within 48 hours :)

Smile With Me Saturday Blog Hop

2011-09-30T23:26:00.001-04:00

Blogiversary Celebration: Guy and Eva review and giveaway!!

2011-09-30T23:20:00.000-04:00

Guy & Eva started out as a fashion jewelry line sold in boutiques and specialty stores. With high quality and affordable prices, our pieces quickly graced celebrities and fashion magazines alike.

Over the next couple of years, we received inquiries from people who were interested in personally selling our line. After much consideration, we decided to embark into direct sales - and create an opportunity for women everywhere to own their own genuine Guy & Eva business. So with our future Advisors and customers in mind, we built an unparalleled compensation plan, a stunning new collection with incredible value, and a support program second to none.

Since moving into direct sales on August 19, 2009, the response has been overwhelming, and we've been honored to meet some amazing people along the way. But, this is just the start - we'd love for you to be part of the Guy & Eva story! Whether it's shopping for our jewelry, hosting a jewelry party, or joining us as an Advisor, we can't wait to get to know you.

I recently had the opportunity to review the Alexia pearl necklace from Guy and Eva. Pearls are so classy and feminine. I've alway's wanted a beautiful, long strand to wear because it's so versatile. I've worn the pearls three times within the last week or so and each has been completely different! The pics below show 6 different ways you can wear the Alexia pearl necklace, all of which are equally fantastic. If you look closely at the pic, you'll see that one of the beads is coated in crystals. So pretty!

If you love Guy and Eva, maybe you'd like to become an advisor!

Guy & Eva offers some of the most unique career paths in the industry. Our Advisors have the flexibility to cater their business to their lifestyle rather than their lifestyle to their business. Choose from three different options to build a successful Guy & Eva career. Love doing nothing but parties? Have a knack for sponsoring, training, and motivating a successful team? Maybe you enjoy both. We have something for everyone. Guy & Eva affords you the opportunity to be who you want to be.

Maybe you don't want to be an advisor, but would rather host your own party?
As a Guy & Eva Hostess, you earn 20% of your total party sales in FREE jewelry. There is no limit as to the amount of credit you can earn. The more jewelry your guests purchase at your party, the more FREE jewelry for you!! You have your choice from the entire current Guy & Eva line when using your free credits.

GIVEAWAY: One of you will win the fabulous Alexia necklace of your own! ***US MAILING ADDRESSES ONLY***

Disclosure: I receive the Alexia necklace from Guy & Eva to review. No monetary compensation was offered or accepted. The opinions above are my own.

And the Crazy Dog T-shirt Giveaway Winner is.... Kayla Hyde!!!

2011-09-29T20:05:00.000-04:00

Congrats! Be sure to check your email and respond within 48 hours! :)

And the Black Widow Trainer Book Giveaway Winner is... Chelle!!!

2011-09-29T20:02:00.000-04:00

Congrats! Be sure to check your email and respond within 48 hours! :)

And the Mohawke Home Rug Giveaway Winner is... Rebecca T!!!

2011-09-29T19:59:00.000-04:00

Congrats! Be sure to check your email and respond within 48 hours! :)

And the Dali Decals giveaway winner is...Ashley Elaine!!!!

2011-09-29T19:56:00.000-04:00

Congrats!! Be sure to check your email and respond within 48 hours!

Blogiversary Celebration: Nachomamatees.com review and gift code giveaway!!

2011-09-27T17:00:00.002-04:00

At Nacho Mama Tees our crazy developers have come up with the best mens apparel online! See what you are missing and catch all the novelty designs and the one stop funny tshirt shop! Original and funny t shirts that turn heads! Check out the discounted hilarious and offensive stuff. From cool t shirts Nacho Mama Tees is your premier online outlet for your viewing pleasure.

Nachomamatees.com is a truly awesome site for quality, comfortable t-shirts. One of my favorite sections to check out, is the $6.99 T-shirt daily deal section. How can you go wrong with getting a t-shirt for $6.99??!!

I recently chose to review the Error 404: No T-shirt Found shirt found in the funny t-shirt section, for my wonderful boyfriend. He's a total computer nerd so I thought he'd appreciate the humor. :-)

Our newest computer shirt is now available! The Error 404 - T-shirt not Found tee is bound to be a big hit, especially with all of those computer geeks out there. This hilarious t shirt is screened on one of our super soft tees in black and yellow ink.

In Nachomamatees.com description they mention that the t-shirt is super soft and they weren't lying! That's one of my favorite features of NachoMamaTees! They're all so soft and have clever, witty sayings.

I'm also super in love with the Nerdy shirt which is spelled using the elements. I really think I'm going to have to order it! I bet my nerdy boyfriend would love this one too!

GIVEAWAY: One of you will win a $15 gift code to pick a shirt of your own! *** Winner cannot have received a promotional item within the past 90 days or a review/giveaway item for a blog of their own***

Disclosure: I received a t-shirt from Nachomamatees.com to review. No monetary compensation has been offered or accepted. The opinions above are my own.

Blogiversary Celebration: Captured Prey book review and giveaway!!

2011-09-25T17:00:00.005-04:00

Captured Prey is the second book in The Black Widow Trainer series. You can check out my review of the first book here.

After enjoying a brief but sultry respite in Argentina with her best friend Gabriella, Misty--the high-price personal trainer with a unique, controversial clause in her contract--embarks to the United States to meet her next trainee. What she finds under the hot Texas sun shocks and captivates her, and she ends up caught in a wrenching dilemma that causes her to choose between love and career.

As she sorts out her feelings for an intriguingly handsome cowboy and his conniving, cowardly employer, Misty's sexual appetite and lust for adventure take her from honky-tonks to bustling Copacabana Beach festivals--and land her in the crosshairs of a scheming DC politician hell-bent on taking down an opponent in an upcoming election.

After reading The Black Widow Trainer, I couldn't wait to delve into this book. As I mentioned in my Black Widow Trainer review, I fell in love with every single character and I can say the same for Captured Prey. Not only is Misty back in action, but quite a few of the characters are back and better than ever. Plus you get to meet Travis, a super hunky cowboy. While reading Captured Prey, I found myself cheering at the sidelines for the good guys to win and the bad guys to get what they deserved. All in all, this was an excellent read and I'll be waiting patiently for the third book to come out!

GIVEAWAY: One of you will win a copy of Captured Prey. ***US & Canada Only!!***

Disclosure: I received a copy of Capture Prey to review. No monetary compensation has been offered or accepted. The opinions above are my own.

Blogiversary Celebration: $100 Restaurant.com Gift Card Giveaway!!

2011-09-23T17:00:00.001-04:00

My blogiversary celebration is almost over, but before it is... I wanted to giveaway a $100 restaurant.com gift card! Yes I said $100!!!

Disclosure: This giveaway is not sponsored by any brands mentioned. The gift card was purchased by me for the benefit of my blog.

Blogiversary Celebration: Sand Gone review and giveaway!!

2011-09-21T17:00:00.000-04:00

If you take a look inside my beach bag you'll see a towel, a magazine, some sunblock, sunglasses and Sand Gone. Ever since I did a review in February for Sand Gone, it has been a permanent fixture in my beach bag. I love it so much, that I asked Tiffany (inventor of Sand Gone) if she wanted to be a part of my blogiversary celebration and do another giveaway for you guys.

Sand Gone is an all natural, non-toxic, non-talc body powder that smells super delicious. After a day on the beach, you use the little microfiber powder puff and dip it in the powder then dust it over your skin. The sand just falls off and your skin is left feeling super smooth yet not powdery. I'm sooooo in love!!! I wish I could transport the delicious coconut scent into each of your little noses so you could smell it too. SOOOOOOO YUMMMYYY!!!

GIVEAWAY: One of you will win an 8oz jar of Sand Gone! ***US ONLY!!!***

Disclosure: I received a jar of Sand Gone to review for free. No monetary compensation was offered or accepted. The opinions above are my own.

And the Goop App giveaway winner is...Lisa GriffinI!!!!

2011-09-20T23:33:00.000-04:00

Congratulations Lisa!!

I sent you an email so please respond within 48 hours to confirm your prize :)

And the winner of the Eco Lips giveaway is....ALLYI!!!

2011-09-20T23:31:00.000-04:00

Congratulations Ally!

I sent you an email so please respond within 48 hours to claim your prize :)

The Mentalist: Complete Third Season on DVD - Are you the real Red John?

2011-09-20T22:25:00.000-04:00

In the Season 3 finale, Patrick confronts and shoots a man who claims to be the serial killer who murdered his wife and daughter - Red John. Do you believe that this man is the true Red John? If so, why? If not, who do you think he is?

I hate to be the one to break it to you, but that's not how TV shows get ratings. Of course they're going to make you think that Red John is dead, but now there will be lots of twists and turns to keep you interested and watching. Don't take it the wrong way because I'm certainly not complaining. In fact, that is one of my favorite parts about TV; Their uncanny ability to get you watching and keep you there. I mean, it'd be great if Red John was finally dead but what fun would that be? Unless of course, Red John is dead and there are other twists and turns to stayed tuned for. Hmmmmm......

Order your copy of The Mentalist: The Complete Third Season on DVD here today: http://bit.ly/rcKZxk!

Disclosure: I have been hired by Warner Bros. WBWord division to promote The Mentalist: The Complete Third Season on DVD.

Blogiversary Celebration: Cram iPhone Ap review and giveaway!!

2011-09-19T21:05:00.000-04:00

Cram is a study app that lets students prepare for class tests, quizzes, and standardized tests with practice multiple-choice tests and flash cards on their Mac, iPhone, or iPod touch. Cram is ideal for students of all ages and even better for adult learners. With Cram students can share their study material with friends and study with images and audio. Cram also features a library of pre-made tests in numerous subjects for those that don't have time to make their own study material.

Although I am not in school myself, I have been using the Cram app to help perfect my Spanish skills! I took three years of spanish in high school and two semesters in college and of course, my spanish is still not perfect. The Cram app has definitely helped me to refresh my memory and build upon my skills. There are sooooo many tests that you can import, that I swear I'll be a pro before long!

Not only are there lots of language tests, but there are also tests for various other classes like trigonometry, algebra, U.S. Presidents, Psych and much much more! If you want to try the app out for yourself, you can get it here.

GIVEAWAY: One of you will win a download code so you can start to Cram!

Disclosure: I received a code to download Cram for free. No monetary compensation has been offered or accepted. The opinions above are my own.

Blogiversary Celebration: Green Goddess Sunblock review and giveaway!!

2011-09-17T17:00:00.000-04:00

If you’d asked my 7-year old self what I wanted to do when I grew up, this would have been it. I loved making “facial masks” out of oatmeal, and seeing if cucumber slices on my eyes really reduced puffiness. Turns out, it does.

When my oldest daughter, Paige, was a baby, she was allergic to the stuff that makes bubble bath and soaps foam. Our first Goddess Garden product was born – organic body wash.

From then on, I became a “label reader.” Conventional sunscreen with their cocktail of chemicals led us to our second product – all-natural sunscreen made with as much organic ingredients as possible. At our first retail event in 2005, the famous Telluride Bluegrass Festival, we sold out of Sunscreen on the third day of the four-day event. You could hear people in the crowd asking what smelled so good…was it the lavender scented sunscreen by Goddess Garden?

And that’s when I got serious.

We launched Goddess Garden, pure enlightened suncare, at Expo West, the industry tradeshow for natural grocery buyers in 2009. Two years later, Goddess Garden is the fastest growing Natural Sun Care line in the country. Going from our Boulder Farmer’s Market roots to the shelves of major chains like Whole Foods, has been a super exciting journey. Not unlike Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride.

In 2010, Goddess Garden grew 400%, and I had my second daughter, Haven. Having a baby inspired the 2011 launch of Goddess Garden’s Baby Sunscreen. Pure, all-natural and totally healthy.

As you can probably see, my life is woven into the fabric of Goddess Garden. I remain committed to the highest quality organic ingredients, earth-friendly packaging and a premium, chemical-free sunscreen line for the whole family.

Ok, I'll admit it. I'm a total beach bum! And beach bums need sunblock! Most sunblock you purchase at your local drug store is full of chemicals which is why Nova developed Goddess Garden Sunscreen. Goddess Garden All Natural Sunscreen with Certified Organic ingredients is sheer, non-greasy and easy to apply so you can use it everyday. It protects and nourishes your skin without any harsh chemicals and is packed with the purest non-toxic certified organic ingredients, vitamins and antioxidants. Our SPF 30 Chemical Free All Natural Sunscreen is gentle enough to use on kids yet effective enough to protect the whole family from the harshest sun. I recently had the opportunity to try the natural everyday sunscreen as well as the kids sunscreen. Over the last few weekends, while getting my last kicks in at the beach, I've been slathering myself with these babies! No sunburn for me! I definitely feel comfortable knowing that I'm not coating my body with a chemical laden sunblock. I had one minor issue with the kids sunscreen. As I was applying it, I noticed that it was making my skin look like peels. I'm sure it was just the sunblock peeling but it was a little weird looking. I had no problem whatsoever with the everyday sunscreen though. As I mentioned above, both sunscreens kept my fair skin protected from the sun with no sunburns!

GIVEAWAY: One of you will win some Goddess Garden natural sunblock! Yay!

Disclosure: I received two bottles of sunblock to review from Goddess Garden. No monetary compensation has been offered or accepted. The opinions above are my own.

Smile With Me Saturday Blog Hop

2011-09-17T00:00:00.001-04:00

First off, smile with me :) You made it through another week and deserve a big smile. You've got the whole weekend ahead of you so make it a good one!

This week's featured Smiley Hopper is Mrs. Tuna from Working Woman's Guide to Dinner!!

I asked Mrs. Tuna a few questions about herself and her blog so you could get to know a little bit about her.

1) When did you first start blogging? Why?
All my life I've craved attention and the best way to find it was being funny. When you're eleventy feet tall and the most awkward thing you divert people's focus from your jolly green giant tendencies by making jokes about myself. I'd written short humor stories for friends and family and my daughter encouraged me to start a blog about 18 months ago. I tie a funny story every week to a recipe, I'm all about themes like Barbie Pink or toga parties.

2) What's your favorite part about blog hopping?
Ah the sweet adrenaline rush of a new comment.

3) What's your favorite hobby
Well prior to the break up with Giant Engineering Company last week I had be horseback riding a few days a week. Now I spend my day trying to figure out which dog snores louder.

4) Who's your role model?
In real life my role model was my mom, one of the reason's actually started blogging was to stay connected to her after she died on Thanksgiving 2009. She was an amazing cook and amazing professional writer. Many of the recipes are ones I got from her secret stash. She would have loved blogging. Miss her tons.

How it Works

* Follow Me and the Smiley Hopper of the week! (Spots 1 & 2) Leave us a comment with your blog/twitter/facebook url so that we can follow you back

* Grab the Smile With Me Saturday button then post on your blog to give your new followers a place to comment

* Add your blog/twitter/facebook to the list only once!- (NOT YOUR BLOG HOP or GIVEAWAYS PLEASE These entries will be deleted.)

* Follow as many people on blog/twitter/facebook as you would like, Make sure you leave them a comment so they know you stopped by. Then Follow Back everyone that follows you & comments.

You can link your blog every Saturday at 12am EST. Have fun!!

And the winner of the $15 costumesquad.com gift code giveaway is....Robin Quick!!!

2011-09-16T23:51:00.000-04:00

Congratulations Robin Quick!

I sent you an email so please respond within 48 hours to claim your prize :)

And the $10 Amazon Gift Code giveaway winner is...Jessie CI!!!!

2011-09-16T23:48:00.000-04:00

Congratulations Jessie C!

I sent you an email so please respond within 48 hours to claim your prize :)

Blogiversary Celebration: Crazydogtshirts.com review and gift code giveaway!!

2011-09-15T17:00:00.003-04:00

We're Crazy Dog T-Shirts and we made it here by accident. A beautiful accident to be sure, and one that has provided us years of entertainment, but still, an accident is an accident whether its spilling your milk or having a surprise kid.

7 years ago, Crazy Dog Owner and CSO (Cheif Snacking Officer), Bill, started Crazy Dog as an eCommerce project in the dark dorm room hallways of Ithaca College. Forgetting to take down the website, orders kept coming in, and Bill kept filling them, working out of his moms basement for a year or 2 before she stopped making him Meatloaf and told him he better start leasing the space or she'd stop making his bed and folding his laundry. Not long after that we started leasing space in the artsy Village Gate in our hometown of Rochester, NY; home of Genesee Beer, Garbage Plates, and a really nice water reservoir. Several years later our space is 7000 square feet of pure awesomeness; and we run the joint with a staff of 9 and love every minute of it.

Wondering what happened to Bill's mean mom who stopped making meatloaf? She still works here Part-Time...packing shirts and doing Bill's Laundry. In all seriousness though, we wouldn't be here without some great customers. We have tons of original designs, and several that come from our partners such as David & Goliath and Junk Food Tees. We are the go to shop for funny tees, clever shirts and hilarious Couture. We wear the shirts we sell, and we think that stands for something nowadays. Real people read and answer your emails, not robots or tiny underpaid children. We think bacon is the bomb, we still say "The Bomb", and we love naps. We work hard but have fun doing it. We are everything you think a company should be, and we stand by our promise to give you the quality shirts you deserve.

Who doesn't love to wear really comfy t-shirts? Anyone? Anyone? That's what I thought! Everyone loves to wear t-shirts! Crazydogtshirts.com has a lot of really cool graphic t-shirts to chose from. For this review, I chose the stud muffin shirt for my boyfriend because of course, he's a stud muffin! ;-) The stud muffin shirt, which can be found in the cheap t-shirts section of crazydogtshirts.com, is super soft and cut really well. I hate big, baggy t-shirts on guys so I was pleasantly surprised to see that it had a more athletic cut. Did I mention it's soft? It's soooo soft!

Crazydogtshirts.com has a variety of shirts for everyone! Check out their selection of 80s t-shirts.

GIVEAWAY: Crazydogtshirts.com has offered to giveaway one $15 gift card! ***winner cannot have received a promotional item within the past 90 days or a review/giveaway item for a blog of their own***

Disclosure: I received the Stud Muffin t-shirt to review from crazydogtshirts.com. No monetary compensation has been offered or accepted. The opinions above are my own.

Blogiversary Celebration: Black Widow Trainer book review and giveaway!!

2011-09-13T17:00:00.001-04:00

At first I was a little bit apprehensive to read The Black Widow Trainer because, to be quite honest, I have never in my life read an erotic book. But after delving into the book. I realized it's not all sex. I mean the sex scenes do add a little something and allow you to get a full feel for the character and her newfound profession, but the story line itself is really, really good.

Bored with tedium of her passionless marriage, Misty's life explodes after a weekend of mind-blowing sex with the man of her dreams. Exploring the physical limits of her newfound desire, she combines the lure of her honed, disciplined body with cunning business acumen and redefines herself as the Black Widow Trainer, a high-price personal trainer/escort.

Negotiating an open relationship with her husband is the easiest part of her career move. Adjusting to the whims and demands of her well-heeled and imaginative clients, however, requires Misty to expand the limits of her sensual being.

The genre-busting novel features a cast of original, gritty characters, including an Alaskan sea captain, a pint-size satyr, and a genderbending woman, Misty's fantastic sexcapades in exotic locations around the world are hot enough to fire up anyone's sex life.

I love a book that provides me with a little inspiration and that is just what this book has done! I am so inspired to get my butt in gear and start working out. Plus, I'm inspired to truly find myself, just like Misty did. Once Misty realized that she's not the type of woman to be completely tied down in a marriage in the traditional sense, she negotiates an open marriage with her husband. This allows her to travel and truly discover who she is while meeting interesting people along the way. While reading this book, I fell in love with every single character and couldn't put it down. To me, that's a good book.

Read a sample chapter here.

GIVEAWAY: One of you will win a copy of The Black Widow Trainer. ***US & Canada only!***

Disclosure: I received a copy of The Black Widow Trainer to review. No monetary compensation has been offered or accepted.

The Mentalist: Complete Third Season on DVD - Which Skill Would You Like?

2011-09-12T21:36:00.000-04:00

In season 3 of The Mentalist, Patrick Jane appears to be able to communicated with horses as a 'horse whisperer', charm guilty culprits into spilling their secrets and help a hired burglar out of a holding cell in less than 24 hours. Which of Patrick Jane's skills would you most like to possess? What would you do with that ability?

If I could obtain only one of Patrick Jane's skills, I think I would choose his uncanny ability to charm guilty culprits into spilling their secrets. Currently, at my day job, I'm having a bit of an issue of people blatantly lying to one another. I'm not trying to bash my job, because quite frankly, I LOVE IT! But I am getting a little tired of people lying to my face or whispering behind my back. I'd love, love, love, to be able to get them to just spill the beans. Stop being secretive! Stop lying! Just spill it already!

I feel like the "charming skill" could be used in so many facets of life that it would definitely be the most useful skill to have. At least for me anyway.

Which of Patrick Jane;s skills would you most like to possess?

Pre-order your copy of The Mentalist: The Complete Third Season on DVD here today: http://bit.ly/rcKZxk !

Disclosure: I have been hired by Warner Bros. WBWord Division to promote The Mentalist: The Complete Third Season on DVD.

Blogiversary Celebration: Mohawke Home Rug Review and Giveaway!

2011-09-11T17:00:00.000-04:00

Mohawk Home, the rug division of Mohawk Industries, is the largest manufacturer of area rugs, indoor and outdoor mats, and washable rugs in the United States.

At Mohawk, sustainability is a strategic business imperative that is ingrained throughout our operations. We are committed to building a more sustainable world by aligning our processes, products and people to produce safe and environmentally friendly flooring products.

Mohawk Home area rugs are the premium choice rug when it comes to design, color and value. In addition to their beauty and durability, Mohawk Select area rugs are made from superior materials, blending the right colors, textures and patterns to express your personal style.

For decades Mohawk Home has been dedicated to making superior quality area rugs that are manufactured right here in the USA. You can transform any room in your home instantly with one of our luxurious, chic, and durable area rugs.

Mohawk Home's Geo Spa 20" x 33" accent rug is soooo soft and squishy beneath my feet! Although it doesn't have rubber backing to be used outside the bathtub, I did still put it in my half bath. No wet slippery floors in there! I really love the geometrical pattern which ties in the blue, green and tan in my bathoom. Plus I was tired of the plain blue rug in there! Who likes plain?

Mohawk Home also has a lot of other great rugs for your living room, dining room etc. I really love the contemporary rug shown to the right. That's one of the wonderful things about Mohawk Home. It seems like all of their designs are modern and classy all in one. You can check out all of their rugs by visiting their retailers page.

GIVEAWAY: One of you will win a rug valued at up to $19.99. ***USA shipping addresses only!***

Disclosure: I received a rug from Mohawk Home to review for free. No monetary compensation has been offered or accepted. The opinion above are my own.

Smile With Me Saturday Blog Hop

2011-09-10T00:00:00.003-04:00

First off, smile with me :) You made it through another week and deserve a big smile. You've got the whole weekend ahead of you so make it a good one!

This week's featured Smiley Hopper is Heather from Sweet Peas and Bumblebees!!

I asked Heather a few questions about herself and her blog so you could get to know a little bit about her.

1) When did you first start blogging? Why?
I first started Blogging because I have always wanted to post and write about my daughter. I have followed hundreds of other Blogs for over a year and a half now, and I finally felt confident in starting my own. I Love Blogging and my excitement for it has continued to grow. I'm very happy to have started my own blog, where I can write about my baby girl and all my other interests and host Reviews and Giveaways as well. Oh, and not to mention how fun it is to meet other Mom Bloggers and be part of such a wonderful community!

2) What's your favorite part about blog hopping?
I Love Blog Hopping because I love meeting new people and discovering other Blog sites that interest me. I also like gaining new followers for my own Blog as well! I really like sharing my life and experiences with everyone.

3) What's your favorite hobby
I get Crazy Crafty, mostly during the Holidays and enjoy making Decorations, Ornaments, Cards, and much more!

4) Who's your role model?
My Role Model is Martha Stewart! LOL! Its pretty silly, but I have always admired her determination to get things done and have always LOVED her craft and decor ideas especially during the Holidays. Not to mention all the Great Recipe ideas for cooking and baking! I feel she is a good role model because she encourages a healthy lifestyle including eating well, exercise and other areas such as yoga. She motivates and encourages you to be creative with your Home as well as Crafts for yourself, your kids and friends/family. She is always active in the community and is always generous to the people around her including her fans. She tries to make a difference in the world and gets involved in the things that matter most. I feel like has been a really great role model all around for me personally and has definitely made a difference in my life.

How it Works

* Follow Me and the Smiley Hopper of the week! (Spots 1 & 2) Leave us a comment with your blog/twitter/facebook url so that we can follow you back

* Grab the Smile With Me Saturday button then post on your blog to give your new followers a place to comment

* Add your blog/twitter/facebook to the list- (NOT YOUR BLOG HOP or GIVEAWAYS PLEASE) These entries will be deleted.

* Follow as many people on blog/twitter/facebook as you would like, Make sure you leave them a comment so they know you stopped by. Then Follow Back everyone that follows you & comments.

You can link your blog every Saturday at 12am EST. Have fun!!

Blogiversary Celebration: Dali Decals Review and Gift Card Giveaway!

2011-09-09T17:00:00.000-04:00

I’m totally crazy about the look of stenciled designs on walls to spruce up your rooms décor. One of my main concerns though, is messing up the design or getting bored with it rather quickly and then having to go thru a lot of work to cover it up or wash it off. With Dali Decals, you never have these problems. Not only are they inexpensive but they’re so easy to remove! This is perfect for rental homes where you can’t paint the walls, but still want to transform the room to your style.

I recently received a wall decal to try out. I chose to review an inspirational beach themed quote for my new beach bedroom in the home my parents and I just recently purchased. Unfortunately, the painting has not been completed, due to all this crazy weather on the east coast, so I don’t have a picture to show you of my little project. However, I did practice with the little “practice decal” that Dali Decals supplies you with and I can tell you that it’s just as easy as they said it would be! Not only did the decal go on without much work at all, but it peeled right off when I tried to do so and left no residue! So much easier than painting or stenciling on your own design!

You can get all sorts of Dali Decal designs like this beautiful 3 panel tree branch or my personal favorite, the dandelion blowing in the wind. They even have a $10 decal section where you can find mini decals or even laptop decals.

COUPON CODE: 5% off with no minimum purchase necessary when you use coupon code: peaches5off

GIVEAWAY: One of you will win a $25 gift certificate to be used at Dali Decals! ***All readers and/or contest entries are eligible to win once per 12 months.***

Disclosure: I received a wall decal to review from Dali Decals. No monetary compensation

was offered or accepted. The opinions above are my own.

GlassesUSA.com: Discount Prescription Eyeglasses and Sunglasses!

2011-09-07T19:51:00.001-04:00

Did you know that 60% of adults wear glasses? I am an eyeglasses wearer. I don’t wear them every single day because, quite frankly, I get bored. I like to switch up my look and having one pair of glasses to wear every single day just doesn’t cut it for me. However, my budget does not allow for me to purchase two pairs of glasses when I go to the eye doctor.

And so I introduce to you, GlassesUSA.com. GlassesUSA.com is the premier place to buy discount prescription glasses online!

Not only do they offer a very reduced purchase price for eyeglasses, but they also offer:

-110% lowest price guarantee and 100% satisfaction guarantee
-A generous refer-a-friend program. ($30 for each first purchase a referred friend makes!)
-Exclusive discounts for fans on facebook and twitter
-And my personal favorite, a virtual mirror! The mirror allows you to “try on” your eyeglasses before you buy. Plus, you can send the pics to your friends and get their opinion!

Check me out in these super cute nerdy chic glasses!

Coupon Codes!
Right now, GlassesUSA.com is having a Back 2 School sale! By using the code Back2School, you can get your glasses buy one get one free! They also have other deals like, $25 off any order of glasses with Transition lenses with the code: Trans25 or 10% off any order with the code: Blog10! Hurry up and order glasses before the codes expire!

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by GlassesUSA.com. All opinions above are my own.

Blogiversary Celebration: Goop iPhone Ap review and giveaway!!

2011-09-07T17:00:00.001-04:00

Goop is a simple game in which you must save the adorable Eeeps from the torment of the dripping goop. Tumble the Eeeps across the beautiful worlds to help them avoid danger and get them home safely. Just remember to keep the Eeep’s unique personalities in mind, as some Eeeps are a bit trickier to get across goop free.

I am seriously addicted to this iPhone game developed by Fine & Dandy Games! I've spent quite a bit of time playing Goop recently, especially while waiting for Hurricane Irene to pass thru my area! The little Eeps are so cute and the graphics are spectacular! While the game is very simple to play, it become addicting quite quickly because you're trying to beat your high score! If you want to buy the app, it's only 99 cents in the itunes download store and if you ask me, its totally worth it! You can grab it here.

GIVEAWAY!! Fine & Dandy Games has offered to giveaway a download code to one lucky winner!

Disclosure: I received a code to download Goop from Fine & Dandy Games to review for free. No monetary compensation has been offered or accepted. The opinion above are my own.

The Mentalist: Complete Third Season on DVD - What local would be most difficult to investigate for you?

2011-09-06T22:09:00.000-04:00

In Season 3 of The Mentalist , Red John strikes into the heart of the CBI. Ever since the serial killer murdered Patrick Jane’s family, the California Bureau of Investigation consultant and former faux-psychic has become obsessed with finding the man who destroyed his life. But after a homicide suspect is set ablaze in his jail cell and a CBI agent is later framed as Red John, Patrick realizes his adversary is closer than he imagined. Season 3 combines crime-solving twists with wry humor that celebrate mind over matter. In settings from gold country to the racetrack to a martial-arts cage brawl, unconventional Patrick uses his unique skills of observation and manipulation to buck the system. And crack the toughest cases.

This season finds Patrick Jane solving mysteries at locations incluidng a racetrack, driving range, gold country and a mixed martial arts match. Based on Patrick's experiences in the episodes, which of these locations would you find the most challenging to investigate? Why?

I think I'd be scared to death to be investigating at the mixed martial arts match! Do you know how strong those people are? One wrong move and they could easily kill me! I think I'd be too worried about staying out of their way and on their good side that I wouldn't be able to complete my investigations to the best of my ability!

Pre-order your copy of The Mentalist: The Complete Third Season on DVD here today: http://bit.ly/rcKZxk!

Disclosure: I have been hired by Warner Bros. WBWord division to promote The Mentalist: The Complete Third Season on DVD.

Have you signed up to The Superpoints Network yet?

2011-09-06T21:16:00.001-04:00

The Superpoints Network is a collection of sites where you can win and earn Superpoints™ that can be redeemed for great rewards.

To earn Superpoints™you just complete really easy tasks like completing sponsors offers, watching videos and spinning the SuperLucky Button, which is my personal favorite.

To get the most out of the Superpoints Network, tell everyone you know about it sites using your special referral links. We'll take the money we would have spent on advertising, and give it back to you in Superpoints™ that can be redeemed for great rewards like gift cards, electronics, or even cars!

I guess what is most important is finding out how you can use the points! The points can be redeemed for:
500 points
$5 Amazon Gift Card
$5 Best Buy Gift Card
$5 Paypal Cash
$5 Dominos Gift Card
$5 Jamba Juice Gift Card

1000 points
$10 Amazon Gift Card
$10 Paypal Cash
$10 Best Buy Gift Card
$10 Dominos Gift Card

1500 points
$15 iTunes Gift Card
$15 Walmart Gift Card
$15 Starbucks Gift Card

2500 points
$25 Apple Gift Card
$25 Best Buy Gift Card
$25 Home Depot Gift Card
$25 iTunes Gift Card
$25 Macy's Gift Card
$25 Target Gift Card
$25 Amazon Gift Card

And sooooo much more! 240,000 points will get you a MacBook Pro!!! That's totally what I'm going for ;) I only have 16 Superpoints™since I just started this evening so I still have a long way to go, but hey! One can dream right??

If you want to join, it's by referral only. I currently have 5 invite tokens to giveaway so hurry up and grab them! I'll be posting new referral codes as I get them so you can guys can earn rewards too!

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Blogiversary Celebration: Eco Lips One World Lip Balm review and giveaway!!

2011-09-05T17:00:00.015-04:00

Today, Eco Lips lip balm is handcrafted in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. With the mission of satisfying the needs of every customer, Eco Lips has been the first to market with several innovative organic lip care products and packages. With environmental initiatives in place, a focused marketing and sales strategy, award winning packaging, and a relaxed, yet productive work environment, Eco Lips is making its way around the world, one set of lips at a time.

Eco Lips provided me with the opportunity to review three One World Lip Balms. Eco Lips One World(R) lip balms fuse Fair Trade Certified(TM)Cocoa Butter, USDA Organic Certified Ingredients and exotic oils from around the globe to bring you beautifully crafted lip balms with amazing properties.

The One World Lip Balms come in three different flavors; Orange Spice, Coconut Ginger and Lavender Lemon. My favorite of the three flavors was the Coconut Ginger. It smells so delicious and makes my lips super smooth. I love the combination of the beachy coconut with the ginger. MMMM! I love using the Lavender Lemon in the evening. The lavender provided me with a calming feeling which made it easy to fall asleep. Unfortunately, I wasn't too fond of the Orange Spice, but I believe thats only because I don't really like anything orange. I gave that one to a friend of mine who lovesss it!

And now for the GIVEAWAY! One of you will win three One World Lip Balms from Eco Lips.

Disclosure: I received three One World Lip Balms from Eco Lips to review for free. No monetary compensation has been offered or accepted. The opinion above are my own.

Blogiversary Celebration: Costumesquad.com review and gift code giveaway!!

2011-09-03T17:00:00.008-04:00

CostumeSquad.com has adult costumes you want to wear! We have cool Halloween costumes! Our sexy womens costumes are perfect for your halloween party! We have made it our mission to bring you the best Halloween costumes. Our halloween woman costume are perfect for your Halloween party! The best in men and couples costumes online. We have original costumes that you will only find here!

Costumesquad.com has so many different items on their site. Not only do they have great halloween costumes, but they also have some pretty hilarious shirts in their funny t-shirts section which is where I found the shirt I'm reviewing. I chose to review the Neighborhood Watch shirt. The shirt is soooo super soft and always gets a lot of looks. I actually wore it to my neighborhoods block party which everyone thought was hilarious.

I've been browsing thru their halloween costumes and am seriosuly considering making my boyfriend be Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head with me! I think it's super hilarious!

And now for the GIVEAWAY! Costumesquad.com has offered a giveaway of one $15 Gift Code. ***winner cannot have received a promotional item within the past 90 days or a review/giveaway item for a blog of their own***

Disclosure: I received the Neighborhood Watch t-shirt to review for free. No monetary compensation has been offered or accepted. The opinion above are my own.

Smile With Me Saturday Blog Hop

2011-09-03T00:00:00.000-04:00

Blogiversary Celebration: $10 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway!!

2011-09-01T17:00:00.007-04:00

To kick off my blogiversary celebration, I'm offering a $10 Amazon Gift Card!

Disclosure: This giveaway is not sponsored by Amazon. The gift card was purchased by me for the benefit of my blog.

It's my two year BLOGIVERSARY!!!!

2011-09-01T08:00:00.002-04:00

Ohmigoshhh!! I can't even believe it! I have been blogging for two whole years! Wowsers!! Thank you so much to all of my lovely readers and sponsors! Check out the very first post on Peaches Reviews; I've come a longggg way since then!

To celebrate, I'll be posting a whole slew of new giveaways at 5pm during the month of September to celebrate!! Of course I'll also be posting some product reviews and great coupon deals in between there as well :) Hope you all join in on the celebration!

Gossip Girl Season 4 on DVD: Bonus Content!

2011-08-31T19:42:00.001-04:00

The complete fourth season of Gossip Girl not only has 22 episodes filled with love, betrayal, friendship and scandal, but also never-before-seen features such as unaired scenes and gag reels! I'm super excited about this just because I can see more Serena!

If you've been following my Gossip Girl posts, you know that I love Serena's fashion sense, especially in the fourth season. To me, that makes this DVD totally worth it! Plus if you buy the DVD, you'll get some really awesome never-before-scene additional enhanced features such as Bisoux a Paris which is an inside look at Serena and Blair's summer in the City of Lights, and The Art of Making an Episode, which is an in-depth look at how Gossip Girl stories are built from page to screen.

What are you most excited to see on the DVD of Gossip Girl Season 4?

Make sure you snatch your copy here!

Disclosure: I've been hired by Warner Bros. WBWord division to promote Gossip Girl Season 4 on DVD.

Nikita Season 1 on DVD: Strangest thing you've ever done for a friend?

2011-08-31T18:46:00.000-04:00

In Season 1 of Nikita, Nikita and Alex grow and become a team, but aiding Nikita could mean death for Alex if she's ever found out. What is the strangest thing that you've ever done for a friend and given the choice now would you do it again?

I must have been sitting here thinking about the "strangest thing I've done for a friend" for at least 20 mins. I honestly do not think I've done anything strange for anyone, but I have had someone do something strange for me. My name is Kristina and my boyfriend has peed on me! No, no no! This is not going to be one of those fetish posts. However, my boyfriend has peed on me.

We were in Mexico on a cruise excursion and I got stung by a jelly fish! The pain was excruciating and I had a lash on my leg about 4 inches long! I've gotten stung by jelly fish since and I swear it doesn't near as much in Delaware waters as it did in Mexico. Anyway, everyone kept telling my boyfriend to pee on the sting and it would take the sting out of it. So after a lot of procrastination and pain later, we snuck off to the outdoor shower and took care of my sting. So gross, but IT WORKED!!! Thankfully I've always been prepared when being stung by jelly fish since, but if I wasn't I'd let him pee on me again. I posed this question to him as well and he agreed that he'd do it again, but only if he absolutely had to.

Buy Nikita Season 1 on DVD here to see Alex and Nikita work together despite Alex's risk of death if being found out.

Disclosure: I've been hired by Warner Brothers, WB Word division to promote Nikita Season 1 on DVD.

No More Word Verification / Captchas!!!

2011-08-30T21:10:00.001-04:00

The other day I was commenting on a blog and I kept messing up the word verification. Seriously I must have retyped that sucker at least 3 times. And suddenly it occurred to me; Word Verifications are the most annoying thing in the world to me! Sometimes it makes me not even want to comment on a blog post! And then I had a second epiphany; I make my wonderful, lovely bloggers, fill out word verifications to comment on my blog! Well not anymore!!! I am sooooo happy to announce that Peaches Reviews will NO longer require word verification!!

Yes, it might take me a little extra time to delete spam comments when verifying giveaway entries, but ya know what? It's worth it. Plus, I've noticed that blogger has installed a pretty spiffy spam catcher so maybe I won't need to delete spam anyway!

What are your thoughts on word verifications? Do you have them on your blog? Does it deter you from commenting on other blogs?

Nikita Season 1 on DVD: Would you become a secret spy and give up your old life?

2011-08-27T14:31:00.000-04:00

"The Division" recruits troubled youth, erases their background and shapes them into spies and assassins. If given the chance, would you neglect your current life for one of globe trotting spy work if it meant you would have to cut all ties with everyone in your life?

My answer: NO WAYYY!!!!! I could never ever leave my bloggy friends!!! Hahah for real! I couldn't! I also couldn't leave my boyfriend, my puppy, my family, my friends and the list goes on... I couldn't leave anyone! While I don't always love my life, I do love the people in it. And as much as I have always thought being a spy would be an awesome job, I wouldn't do it if it meant leaving all of my loved ones.

Now I'm posing the question to you. If given the chance, would you neglect your current life for one of globe trotting spy work if it meant you would have to cut all ties with everyone in your life?

Pre-order Season 1 on DVD here.

Disclosure: I have been hired by Warner Bros. WBWord division to promote Nikita Season 1 on DVD." http://bit.ly/qLjOxO

Gossip Girl Season 4 on DVD: My Dream Vacation!

2011-08-27T13:22:00.000-04:00

Summer vacations are always a blast! In Season 4 Ep. 1, Serena and Blair enjoy their summer vacation in Paris trying to take their minds off of home. When Serena and Blair take this lavish trip to Paris, they experience the food, culture, fashion, and even romance! Blair meets a French royal that wants to sweep her off her feet, gets into a major spat with Serena, and even bumps into her ex, Chuck!

While their vacation looked like a blast, my dream vacation is a little bit different. I seriously want to go anywhere and everywhere. I love exploring the culture of many different countries. In November of 2010, my boyfriend and I took a cruise on the largest cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas!!! I'm sure you've heard of it, and if not, click the link and check it out :)

The ship itself is absolutely amazing. There's a central park right in the middle of the ship. The back of the ship contains a boardwalk with a carousel and also an aquatheater! Words cannot even express how amazing this vacation was so I'm giving you a bunch of my favorite pictures to check out!

If you haven't cruised before, I totally recommend you try it out! So what's your dream vacation??

Too busy for a summer vacation? Join Serena and Blair in Paris with Season 4 of Gossip Girl (http://bit.ly/r4GTe8)!

Disclosure: I have been hired by Warner Bros. WBWord division to promote Gossip Girl Season Four on DVD.

Smile With Me Saturday Blog Hop

2011-08-26T22:02:00.001-04:00

First off, smile with me :) You made it through another week and deserve a big smile. You've got the whole weekend ahead of you so make it a good one!

How it Works

* Follow Me!! (Spot 1) Leave me a comment with your blog/twitter/facebook url so that we can follow you back

* Grab the Smile With Me Saturday button then post on your blog to give your new followers a place to comment

* Add your blog/twitter/facebook to the list- (NOT YOUR BLOG HOP or GIVEAWAYS PLEASE) These entries will be deleted.

* Follow as many people on blog/twitter/facebook as you would like, Make sure you leave them a comment so they know you stopped by. Then Follow Back everyone that follows you & comments.

You can link your blog every Saturday at 12am EST. Have fun!!

Smile With Me Saturday Blog Hop

2011-08-20T00:00:00.002-04:00

First off, smile with me :) You made it through another week and deserve a big smile. You've got the whole weekend ahead of you so make it a good one!

This week's featured Smiley Hopper is Rebecca from From Mommy to Calm Insanity!!

I asked Rebecca a few questions about herself and her blog so you could get to know a little bit about her.

1) When did you first start blogging? Why?
Gosh, I don't remember when I first started actually. I created several blogs over the past few years for various things. One was for my art, another as a diary, and one as a family blog...etc. I started the blog I have now the very end of December 2010 to try and get back into it. I had no idea the world of blogging and having followers and blog hops and things even existed and now it has been come an obsession. Staying up late just to get in a post or read a few blogs. I really enjoy it.

2) What's your favorite part about blog hopping?
I like going through blogs and finding ones that really spark my interest. I love looking at everyone's blog designs as well. I'm an artist, so its the first thing I look for.

3) What's your favorite hobby
My favorite hobby is creating art. I used to do all traditional art but have now been doing so much more digital works and doing a lot more graphic design more then my illustrations. Art is my life.

4) Who's your role model?
I have three, but my main role model is Edgar Degas.. I'm so much in love with impressionism and he is my favorite Impressionist. I modeled myself after his ballerina paintings for a self portrait I created where I was his ballerina. The painting is now hanging in my parents home and his work makes me cry sometimes. Its so beautiful and you feel the motion of his brush strokes. He has been my idol for as long as I can remember. I hope one day to be able to see his paintings in person.

How it Works

* Follow Me and the Smiley Hopper of the week! (Spots 1 & 2) Leave us a comment with your blog/twitter/facebook url so that we can follow you back

* Grab the Smile With Me Saturday button then post on your blog to give your new followers a place to comment

* Add your blog/twitter/facebook to the list- (NOT YOUR BLOG HOP or GIVEAWAYS PLEASE) These entries will be deleted.

* Follow as many people on blog/twitter/facebook as you would like, Make sure you leave them a comment so they know you stopped by. Then Follow Back everyone that follows you & comments.

You can link your blog every Saturday at 12am EST. Have fun!!

Nikita Season 1 on DVD: Don't Judge a Book Buy it's Cover

2011-08-18T22:34:00.000-04:00

There have been several moments throughout the show that Nikita has been judged solely on her looks, which is a huge mistake! Nikita is very beautiful, but sooooo strong! During Season one she kicks some major butt!

So the questions posed to me is, have you ever been in a situation where someone has judged you based on what you looked like, and how did you prove them wrong? I feel like I'm constantly judged. I have long blonde hair, blue eyes, nails done, make up perfect and I look very young, but I'm not a ditz. Well at least not all the time. I graduated college Magna Cum Laude with a degree in finance. I'm a successful commercial underwriter. Just recently I was at orientation for my new job. During this orientation there are people from all over the bank, from tellers thru senior vice presidents. When introducing ourselves to our tables, everyone assumed I was there for teller orientation. They were all shocked to hear that I was an underwriter. The same thing happened again when I started my job. Many people were wondering how old I was since I barely look like I could have graduated high school let alone college.

So have you ever been in a situation where someone has judged you based on what you looked like?

Pre-order Season 1 on DVD here.

Disclosure: I have been hired by Warner Bros. WBWord division to promote Nikita Season One on DVD.

Let's discuss fashion in Season 4 of Gossip Girl!

2011-08-18T20:53:00.002-04:00

I don't know about you guys, but I LOVE LOVE LOVE fashion! I love everything about it! I love when people are daring (tho I'm not so daring myself). I love when people push boundaries with their fashion, ala Lady Gaga! On Gossip Girl, Blair and Serena are always dressed to impress and pushing the boundaries with their fashion. While I love Blair's classic "Upper East Side Chic" style, I can't help but fall in love with the sexy effortless styling of Serena.

One of my favorite outfits was the one shown above. I'm totally in love with the black and white print paired with the teal neck line and belt. Oh the blue shoes are soooo fabulous. Of course to stick with Serena's sexy yet effortless styling, the dress is cleavage baring, yet her hair is pulled up loosely, a little messy and undone. Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! If I only I had this dress and an event to wear it to!

Another one of Serena's outfits that I'm crazy about is this one shown above. While I'm not a huge fan of pleated pants, these pants look killer on her thin frame. I'm totally loving the fold jacket paired with the blue as well. And again, the sexy effortless style shows clear with Serena's plain makeup and simple pony tail with a slight curl. LOVE IT!

So who's style do you like the best? Sexy Serena or classic Blair?

Step on the runway of style with the fabulous 4th season of Gossip Girl on DVD http://bit.ly/r4GTe8!

Disclosure: I have been hired by Warner Bros. WBWord division to promote Gossip Girl Season Four on DVD.

Sole Society - Designer shoes for less!

2011-08-17T21:06:00.002-04:00

Super hot designer shoes for only $49.95! Sounds almost too good to be true right?

How it works:

1) Take the style quiz and discover your style bio
2) Receive your personalized selection of designer quality shoes
3) Pick a pair and they'll ship it for free
4) Not in the mood to buy? Just skip the month

I took the style quiz and got classic and sophisticated and may other descriptions that totally match my style. It takes about 24 hours for your "closet" to be ready, but in the meantime they show you a lot of really great styles that are on sale for only $24.97 a pair! Check out these babies!

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AboutOne - Free Signup the new personal, digital organizer

2011-08-17T08:54:00.000-04:00

Consumers can get organized today with AboutOne where they can safely store and manage their precious information: photos, children's artwork and health, education and home records for example.

Disclosure: The links above may contain affiliate links. When you click the links, you help support the daily running of the site.

New Coupon.com Coupons!!

2011-08-16T12:32:00.001-04:00

-$1.50 off 3 Glade 4-oz jar candles
-$1 off any one Skittles, Life Savers or Starburst
-$1 off Minute Maid juice box 10-pack
-$0.55 off on any Bagel-fuls 4 pk
-$3 off any Non-drowsy Claritin-D Allergy
-$4 off any Non-drowsy Claritin Allergy product
-$1 off any 2 Green Works products
-$10 off any Comfort Zone diffuser or spray
-BOGO Free 20 oz Sundrop
-$3 off any one Nivea Good-bye cellulite product

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Canvas People Coupon! HOT!

2011-08-16T08:23:00.002-04:00

CanvasPeople.com is offering a free 8 x 10 or $50 off any size canvas as a special introductory deal! This coupon can be applied toward a larger size canvas, creative effects or beautiful frames! Remember 2 Canvas are always better than 1 and with 50% off your second canvas and 50% off shipping there’s no reason to only get one.

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Quiznos Coupons!

2011-08-15T20:20:00.001-04:00

Check out these 4 printable coupons to Quiznos!!!

- Free Sub of equal or less value with the purchase of any sub and a regular fountain drink
- Free chip or cookie and regular fountain drink with purcahse of regular salad or sub
- $1 off 1 Sub, $2 off 2 Subs, $3 off 3 Subs
- $2 Off Regular or Large Sub

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Gossip Girl Season 4 on DVD: Relationship Drama Galore!

2011-08-13T09:41:00.002-04:00

Relationships play a huge role in Gossip Girl. Chuck & Blair, the show’s most popular couple, have been on-and-off throughout the Gossip Girl series. They are consistently at ends with each other, but their love seems to have no bounds. However, as the season progresses, Blair begins to have feelings for her best friend Serena’s ex, Dan. In Season 4, Ep 18, The Kids Stay in the Picture, Chuck comes to the realization that he wants to win Blair back after she and Dan share a kiss.

I'm rooting for Chuck & Blair all the way! Although they've been terrible for each other in the past, I think they both need to clean up their acts and be the right ones for each other now! I'm ready to get off this roller coaster of their relationship and get settled. I just want to scream at the TV, "Be together and be happy!!" Go Chair!

So, do you want to see Blair with Chuck or Dan, or are you rooting for her fairytale romance with Prince Louis?

So much relationship drama unfolds in the fourth season, available for pre-order here: http://bit.ly/r4GTe8!”

Disclosure: I have been hired by Warner Bros. WBWord division to promote Gossip Girl Season 4 on DVD..