ES6tLMQ0PXfdqC9-18bZz9xUQ9E The Life Of A Coast Guard Wife: 4/25/10 - 5/2/10

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Signing off...moving...oh joy!

Just a quick note to let you guys know that the computer is about to be packed up. Tomorrow everything is getting moved to the new house. I will have the laptop tonight, but I doubt I'll have time to get on anymore. So, this is me saying 'I'll see you at the new house!'. There will be lots of new stuff when I come back! Keep entering my giveaways! Some don't have a set end date and there is no telling when I'm going to end them, so get on it! :) Wish me luck everybody!

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I won!

Yes, another win to report! :) This one was for my boys! I won Alvin & The Chipmunks The Squeakquel from Family Ties and Growing Pains! There are some great giveaways there! :)

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Winners!

Yay! More winners! Here are the winners for the Pagan Cellar Earring Giveaway!

Congrats to Jackie #44! She won the handmade earrings!
Jackie said... 44

I entered the Kiss Kiss i luv this Note Card Set giveaway
jackievillano at gmail dot com
April 15, 2010 4:21 PM

Congrats to Annie #73! She won the vintage earrings!
Annie said... 73

My favorite is the Vontage Sterling Silver Peace Sign Ring! I'd go with vintage :)
annie(dot)milner(at)gmail(dot)com
April 17, 2010 7:22 PM
 
Winners have been emailed and have 48 hours to respond.
 
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Earring Holder Gallery Review & Giveaway

Don't you hate it when you KNOW you put BOTH earrings in your jewelery box, but the next time you go to put them on, they have magically disappeared!? I guess a jewelery box is like a dryer. You put a pair in, and only one come out!

I'm not exception. I've been losing earrings for years! That's why I went on the search to find something that would keep my earrings safe. Something that would make me want to buy more earrings! Then, BAM! Along comes Earring Holder Gallery! Uh huh, you bet I contacted them!

As soon as I saw the site, I knew that this would be the perfect item to review. I knew you guys would love to hear about! So, here I go...

First of all, I loved that I got to pick which one I wanted to review. There are so many pretty designs, it took me a while! I finally decided on the Green Zebra Dots. Once I picked the one I wanted, it only took a few days to get here. Very fast shipping!

Once I got it out of the package I was then abe to truely appreciate the work! All of Earring Holder Gallerys pieces are handcrafted. They are made right here in the USofA in beautiful North Carolina! I LOVE  product that are made in the USA!

My 7x10 earring holder will hold 20 to 35 pairs depending on the size of the earrings. That's a lot of earrings! I going to have to start shopping to fill it up! It would be full, but I'm not going to put my pairs with only one earring on it!

My earring hold came with 2 things. A versatile wire that becomes a stand when inserted into the bottom, or a wall hanger when wedged into the upper back corners of the frame. It was super easy to figure out, and it fit into the holes perfectly. I didn't have to force it. The second thing it came with was a Wire Thingy. Yes, that is the name of it! :) The Wire Thingy is used to hang Lever Back and Hoop Earrings. It makes them much easier to hang, instead of inserting those through the holes. Such a great idea!

Earring Holder Gallery has much more than just the 7x10 that I recieved. They also have 5x7 Earring Holders, 10" Jewelery Holders, Square Combo Holders, Mirror Combo Holders, Delux Combo Holders, Jewelry Cabinets, Monogram Earring Holders, Jewelry Sticks. They even have Beaded Hangers and extra Wire Thingys so you can BLING out your Earring Holder!

As you can see, they have something for every woman! They can satisfy all of your jewelry storing needs! Plus, it doesn't hurt that it's stylish! I guess you can call them 'Functional Artwork'! 2-in-1, I LOVE it! Overall, I'm totally in love with Earring Holder Gallery! The designs are beautiful, and the quality is amazing! You can just see the love that goes into each one!

~Win It~
The lovely people at Earring Holder Gallery are going to giveaway one of the 7x10 earring holders that I recieved! Winners choice of design! A $30 value! How AWESOME is that!?

**Mandatory Entry**

Go to Earring Holder Gallery, and leave me a comment telling me which design you'd pick if you won! Please be sure to leave your email address in the first entry, or that it's visible on your profile.
*You MUST do the mandatory entry! All bonus entries will be deleted if it's not done first!*


**Bonus Entries**
{Leave separate comments for each entry}

1. Follow me on Twitter {1 entry}
2. Follow Earring Holder Gallery on Twitter {1 entry}
3. 'Like' Earring Holder Gallery on Facebook {1 entry}
4. Subscribe to my blog {1 entry}
5. Grab my NEW button (old one doesn't count) and leave a link to where it's at {2 entries}
6. Follow my publicly on google friend connect {2 entry}
7. Blog about this giveaway and leave me a link to the post {5 entries}{Putting it on your side bar doesn't count}
8. Enter another one of my giveaways {1 entry per giveaway}
9. Add my blog to your blog roll {1 entry}
10. Tweet about this giveaway {3 tweets per day} Please don't tweet them all together! You can use this:

@USCGWifey is giving away a 7x10 earring holder from @EarringHolders ends 5/20 http://bit.ly/9IR9HC

**Rules**
•Giveaway ends Thursday, May 20, 2010 at 12 (noon) CST
•Winner will be chosen via Random.Org., and contacted my email
•Winner will have 48 hours to respond to the email or another winner will be chosen
•Open to US only


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e.l.f. Review & Giveaway

e.l.f., eyes lips face, is a great company! They have a 'ginormous' line of beauty products. If you want to get beautified, this is your one stop shop! There is something at e.l.f. for just about every part of your body!

Eyes- Eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara, concealer & primers, eyebrows, false eyelashes, tools, sets, brushes.
Lips- Gloss, lipstick, lipliner, lip treatments, brushes, sets.
Face- Foundation, concealer, powder, blushes, bronzers, brushes, cleansers, primer, shimmer, tinted moisturizer, tools

They even sell body lotions and hand soaps! Like I said, there is something for almost everything!

When I learned that I was going to have the privilege to review for e.l.f., I was estatic! When the package finally arrived, I was even more excited! Here is what I was greeted with when I opened my bundle of goodies!:


Forget costly Collagen injections, or those painfully stinging glosses, stimulate your senses to a refreshed full perfect pout with e.l.f. Plumping Lip Glaze! e.l.f. proudly presents a revolutionary lip plumper, infusing natural ingredients that awaken your senses for fresh, volume enhanced, and moisturized lips. This dual sided Plumping Lip Glaze has a tinted color for a subtle plump or a clear gloss that power plumps your lips, use together and instantly feel the lip enlarging effects!

Oooo, these are AWESOME! They really work! They make your lips full and plump! You put the clear glaze on first. The package says it shocks your lip for instant fullness. Yeah, it's not lying! When I put it on the first time, it shocked me. It started tingling. Almost like it was medicated. Once the initial shock wore off, I noticed that my lips felt bigger. I put on the tinted glaze which magnifies new lips contour and BAM, I had a brand new set of lips! I'm impressed with this product and will continue to use it!

Nail Polish- Punk Puple, Fire Coral, and Sunset

This color-lock formula with chip resistant shield gives long lasting nail color with high shine. The aerodynamic bristle design glides color on flawlessly, while the quick dry formula gives perfect application every time. Key nutrients give nails that natural shine, infused with Vitamin E for stronger, healthier nails.

Our formula is FREE of: Toluene, Formaldehyde, and Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP). Net Wt: .35oz (10ml)

I love nail polish. I don't paint my fingernails too often, but during the warm months, you wont catch me without polish on my toes! I think it's one of the most girly things you can do to yourself! I love that they are chip resistant! I'm always on the go, and always hitting things. Stubbing toes, washing dishes..you know how being a mom is! It' nice to not have to stop daily and repaint nails. Or, constantly hide them so people can't see how bad they look. The fact that they are infused with Vitamin E for stronger nails is just one more plus and I'm going to gush over! Please, stop me when you just can't stand the excitment anymore! OK, I"LL STOP!.....Haha, NOT! I have more goodies to talk about! :)



Create a healthy and natural glow all year long. The Blush highlights the cheeks to add a flush of color, while the Bronzer accents and contours cheekbones for beautiful definition.



Adding definition to your face does more than you know! To me, it give you more of a high fashion look. Blush can make you glow! Who wouldn't want to glow!?  This product goes on easy and blends very well. I have problems with blending blushes, but this blush blends nicely. The bronzer also does a great job. At first I thought it was going to be too dark, but that turned out to be wrong. It blended well and gave me the perfect amount of depth! When I wear this duo, I have a healthy, natural glow!


Lip Stain- Birthday Suit

Achieve full coverage that lasts for hours with this long-wear formula. Enjoy silky matte color or layer on the moisturizing clear gloss for a shiny look. With key Vitamins A & E your lips stay smooth all day long.

I enjoyed this as well. Ok, so yeah, I loved it all! :) The lip stain is nice because you don't have to keep reapplying. One less thing that you have to carry around in your purse! The color is nice. Very subtle. I don't wear lipstick, just glosses, so the subtle color is great for me!


e.l.f.’s philosophy is that beauty comes from within and it's our goal to enable every woman to look and feel her personal best through the perfect blend of both the inner and outer person. With that goal in mind, e.l.f. cosmetics was born – a line of simple, luxurious, problem-solution tools that allow you to showcase and believe in your unique, personal beauty. Our cosmetics are designed to improve and accentuate the individual, not hide her away.

e.l.f. gets the thumbs up from me, and I totally recommend the company! :)

~Win It~
I know you are excited about this one! e.l.f. is going to give one (1) of my lucky readers their Mini Makeup Collection!
**Mandatory Entry**

Go to the e.l.f. website and leave me a comment telling me what your favorite item is! Please be sure to leave your email address in the first entry, or that it's visible on your profile.
*You MUST do the mandatory entry! All bonus entries will be deleted if it's not done first!*


**Bonus Entries**
{Leave separate comments for each entry}

1. Follow me on Twitter {1 entry}
2. Follow e.l.f. on Twitter HERE and HERE {1 entry for each}
3. 'Like' e.l.f. on Facebook {1 entry}
4. Subscribe to my blog {2 entry}
5. Grab my NEW button (old one doesn't count) and leave a link to where it's at {1 entries}
6. Follow my publicly on google friend connect {1 entry}
7. Blog about this giveaway and leave me a link to the post {5 entries}{Putting it on your side bar doesn't count}
8. Enter another one of my giveaways {1 entry per giveaway}
9. Add my blog to your blog roll {1 entry}
10. Tweet about this giveaway {3 tweets per day} Please don't tweet them all together! You can use this:

@USCGWifey is giving away the Mini Makeup Collection from @eyeslipsface ends 5/19 http://bit.ly/bPE6KF

**Rules**
•Giveaway ends Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 12 (noon) CST
•Winner will be chosen via Random.Org., and contacted my email
•Winner will have 48 hours to respond to the email or another winner will be chosen
•Open to US & Canada

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Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Tropical Traditions Insect Repellent Giveaway

With spring here and summer on it's way, the warm weather brings out all the bugs. Mainly my most unfavorite bug, mosquitoes! I HATE mosquitoes! Oh, but they LOVE me! Err! I must be sweet! :) Haha, joking!

Tropical Traditions sent me a bottle of their Insect Repellent for review! It is made with the finest ingredients available! That, in turn, makes it completely safe for children and to use on your entire body including your face! I like that because usually I don't put things on my face and I end up getting bit on my forehead! Imagine how that looks! Not good!

The base of the ingredients is their Virgin Coconut Oil. Coconut oil has been used for hundreds of years to keep those pesky bugs off! Other ingredients that have been known to ward off bugs are also in the product. Citronella, lemongrass, peppermint, tansy, and catnip. Catnip? Yes, I said catnip! Researchers report that nepetalactone, the essential oil in catnip that gives the plant its characteristic odor, is about ten times more effective at repelling mosquitoes than DEET — the compound used in most commercial insect repellents.

Tropical Traditions has a wonderful sale going on right now for their Insect Repellent! Buy one get one free! Plus, they are on sale! Regularly $27.90 (for 2), now just $13.95 (for 2) until Sunday May 2nd! Better go hurry and stock up!

~Win It~
Don't have the money at the moment to buy any? Well, then here is your chance to win a bottle! One (1) lucky reader will win a bottle of TT Insect Repellent!

**Mandatory Entry**

Subscribe to the Tropical Traditions Newsletter!  Please be sure to leave your email address in the first entry, or that it's visible on your profile.
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1. Follow me on Twitter {1 entry}
2. Follow TT on Twitter {1 entry}
3. 'Like' TT on Facebook {1 entry}
4. Subscribe to my blog {1 entry}
5. Grab my NEW button (old one doesn't count) and leave a link to where it's at {2 entries}
6. Follow my publicly on google friend connect {2 entry}
7. Blog about this giveaway and leave me a link to the post {5 entries}
8. Enter another one of my giveaways {1 entry per giveaway}
9. Add my blog to your blog roll {1 entry}
10. Tweet about this giveaway {3 tweets per day} Please don't tweet them all together! You can use this:

@USCGWifey is giving away insect repellent from @Troptraditions ends 5/18 http://bit.ly/9rumrf

**Rules**
•Giveaway ends Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 12 (noon) CST
•Winner will be chosen via Random.Org., and contacted my email
•Winner will have 48 hours to respond to the email or another winner will be chosen
•Open to US & Canada



Tropical Traditions provided me with a free sample of this product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product.
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Winners!

2 more winners to announce! First was the winner of Mineral Basics. Congrats to Cynthia #149!
Cynthia said... 149

Tweet
http://twitter.com/cmumpy/status/12932072185
April 27, 2010 2:12 AM

Second was the Princessipal Giveaway. I am so excited about this one because it did soooo well! 379 entries! That's amazing!! Drum roll please!.....Congrats to crystal #120!
crystal said... 120

I entered the Ferozaearring giveaway
cyclona66(at) aol dot com
April 19, 2010 4:31 AM

Winners have been emailed and have 48 hours to respond.

HUGE thanks to everybody who entered! Keep going!! :)

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Why Men Are Never Depressed (Funny!)

My Grandmama sent this to me, so I thought I'd share it with y'all! It is really true! lol

WHY MEN ARE NEVER DEPRESSED:


Men Are Just Happier People-- What do you expect from such simple creatures .
Your last name stays put.
The garage is all yours.
Wedding plans take care of themselves.
Chocolate is just another snack.
You can be President.
You can never be pregnant.
You can wear a white T-shirt to a water park.
You can wear NO shirt to a water park.
Car mechanics tell you the truth.
The world is your urinal.
You never have to drive to another gas station restroom because this one is just too icky.
You don't have to stop and think of which way to turn a nut on a bolt.
Same work, more pay.
Wrinkles add character.
Wedding dress $5000. Tux rental-$100.
People never stare at your chest when you're talking to them.
New shoes don't cut, blister, or mangle your feet.
One mood all the time.
Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat.
You know stuff about tanks.
A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase.
You can open all your own jars.
You get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness.
If someone forgets to invite you, he or she can still be your friend.
Your underwear is $8.95 for a three-pack.
Three pairs of shoes are more than enough.
You almost never have strap problems in public.
You are unable to see wrinkles in your clothes.
Everything on your face stays its original color.
The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades.
You only have to shave your face and neck.
You can play with toys all your life.
One wallet and one pair of shoes -- one color for all seasons.
You can wear shorts no matter how your legs look.
You can 'do' your nails with a pocket knife.
You have freedom of choice concerning growing a mustache.
You can do Christmas shopping for 25 relatives on December 24 in 25 minutes, and all for under 100 Dollars

No wonder men are happier.

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Winner!

Well, another giveaway done. The luck winner of the Kiss Kiss i luv this note card set was #10 bloomerbear! Congrats!

bloomerbear said... 10

I subscribe :)
pattifritz2000 at yahoo dot com
thanks
April 13, 2010 2:40 PM

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Monday, April 26, 2010

Giveaway Update

I just wanted to let everybody know that I have extended the Kiss Kiss i luv this giveaway until midnight tonight. It was supposed to close at noon today, but I figured I'd be nice and let people enter until midnight! So, if you haven't entered, or know someone who would like to enter, come on over! If you send someone over to that giveaway, or my Sun Sauce giveaway, tell them to mention your name or some way to find you, and I'll give you 5 bonus entries to use on any of my giveaway! Good luck!
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Jenulence Mineral Makeup Giveaway

WHAT- 2 eye shadows of choice
ENDS- May 8th
OPEN TO- US only

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I won!

Ooooh I'm so excited! I won AGAIN! 2 more actually! Here they are:

My choice of Huephoria wine glass, I picked that one! It's going to be a GREAT mother's day gift for the mom-in-law! I won that from Review Retreat! I love that blog!

$25.00 box of surprise Hair Accessories from The Hair Coverings! Nice! I won that from Debs Here! Another great blog! :)

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Comment Probem, Please Read!

This morning as I was moderating comments, blogger went coo coo bananas. Some of the comments that I had already selected to publish, got rejected. Soooo, if you've been entering, please go look and make sure your entries are there! Some probably got rejected! Please acctept my appologies! Hopefully blogger wont ever do that again! :(
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Sunday, April 25, 2010

I won!

Man, I hope this winning streak keeps u! :) 2 wins to report from overnight!

A reuasble grocery bag (very cute!) handmade by Charity over at The Blue Spot!


A copy of Dark Deceptions from Deb over at Just Short of Crazy! I think I'm going to start calling her my book suplier! This is my 3rd book win from her!

Big thanks to both hosting blogs!

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