ES6tLMQ0PXfdqC9-18bZz9xUQ9E The Life Of A Coast Guard Wife: 8/29/10 - 9/5/10

Saturday, September 4, 2010

Logitech HD Pro Webcam C910 Giveaway At Review Retreat!

Win a Logitech HD Pro Webcam C910 from Review Retreat! Ends 9/23. Open to US & Canada.

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Friday, September 3, 2010

Pillsbury Sweet Moments Prize Pack Giveaway At Review Retreat!

Enter to win a Pillsbury Sweet Moments Prize Pack over at Review Retreat! Ends 9/18. Open to US only.


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Balloonatiks: The Collectors Set DVD Review & Giveaway

I had a wonderful chance to review Balloonatiks: The Collectors Set DVD!

The Balloonatiks were created from the imagination of Tony Diloia, founder of Animagic Entertainment. They are a group of crazy balloon super hero's that are always saving Hot Air City.

In this DVD, there are two short episodes, Meet Deflator and Pop Goes the Balloonatiks.

In Meet Deflator Dr. Poppemoff creates an oversized latex monster to do his evil bidding and wreak havoc on Hot Air City. Fortunately for the good citizens of Hot Air City, our favorite mad scientist lacks the necessary talent when it comes to brain-transplanting. Not to mention the necessary skills to take on our illustrious doers of good, the mighty (and expandable) Balloonatiks, who combine their powers to defeat the brain-deprived monster in a climactic battle atop the City's main hot air valve.

In Pop Goes the Balloonatiks Mr. Point, a wacky villain with hair and fingers made of pins, descends upon Hot Air City to proclaim himself king. As Point plots to take power, the Balloonatiks are in their Balloonalair where Bouncer plays a joke on Flator, turning himself into a whoopee cushion! But the gag backfires on Bouncer when he accidentally sits on a rose and gets a leak in his bottom. Duty calls, and our heroes take off to stop Mr.Point, leaving deflated Bouncer back at the lair. The team employs their powerful B-5 super weapon to stop the Point - but the villain evades them. Mr. Point captures Mayor Windbag and succeeds in taking over city hall. Back at the lair, Bouncer gets help from Professor Swellhead who patches his butt. The ever-resourceful Bouncer turns to the same puncture-proof rubber formula to rescue his comrades and defeat Mr. Point.

My boys LOVED watching the Balloonatiks! They sat there sooo quietly, totally into the show! The graphics were amazing! The characters were funny! I, along with my boys, really did enjoy watching it! Very cute!


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Winner!

Here is the winner of the Sand Gone giveaway! BIG congrats to Lyra Schroeder! #55!


Winner has been emailed and has 48 hours to respond.


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Thursday, September 2, 2010

Penny & Rio: The Diamond Collar Adventure Review & Giveaway

If you have been a reader of mine for a while, you might remember me posting a review of the Penny & Rio book series before. If you don't remember, or weren't around then, HERE is my review to catch you up on the books.

Guess what!? Penny & Rio, the detective dogs are at it again! This time, in a action-filled case called The Diamond Collar Adventure! My boys absolutely love reading the Penny & Rio books! They love the dogs like they are their own! The action and adventure really gets and keeps their attention! There isn't much that can do that!







Penny & Rio: The Diamond Collar Adventure
 A new adventure! The dynamic canine detectives, Penny and Rio, escape from the backyard for the first time in search of a valuable diamond collar lost by Hannah, the beautiful show dog. During their search for the misplaced treasure, they encounter Ted, the loveable and energetic collie, Sarge, the belligerent and forceful German shepherd, and an obstacle of epic proportions. But just when if feels like Penny has reached the end of the adventure, the prize is ripped from her grasp. Solving this new problem will take all the ingenuity and determination these dog detectives can muster. 





For more information about author, Jennifer Swanson, the Penny & Rio series, and where to order, visit the website! Also, to celebrate the launch of the third book there is a Penny & Rio contest! Create a jeweled collar for your dog and you could win some fantastic prizes! Click the link I provided and get started today!!


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Kikkerland Review & Giveaway

Kikkerland Design Inc. is a place where creativity runs rampant and even the most utilitarian gadget becomes a delightful discovery. 


Since 1992, the folks at Kikkerland Design have traveled the world in search of original designs for things that can make life more enjoyable. Clever things to intrigue you. Smart things that make everyday tasks easier. And gentle things that make you feel happier when you use them.

It’s no wonder that Kikkerland Design continues to offer the world’s largest collection of ingenious items combining form, function, and delight in equal parts. You can find them in thousands of stores around the world, including museum and specialty shops. Or you can just stay home. Because if it’s inventive, witty, and smartly designed, Kikkerland Design will bring it to you. Just for the fun of it.


There is so much stuff at Kikkerland, you could be there all day looking and wanting everything! With everything from home and organization and clocks, to the critter collection and solar powered items, there really is something for everyone!


For my review I received 2 large and 2 medium Bobino Cord Wraps


My husband is a guy who like to fiddle with things. He loves working on engines and (like most guys) he also loved electronics. He HAS to have a million things hooked up in every room, including surround sound in the living room. 


With all the electronics and gadgets everywhere, wire can become a real problem! Nobody likes a huge rats nest of wires shoved in a corner, or behind the tv! With the cord wraps, that is taken care of! 


The medium cord wrap is for cell phone chargers and USB wires. I used them in my kitchen for my house phone and my charging dock for my blackberry. It looks so much better now!


The large cord wrap is for laptops and thin extension cords. I used them in my bedroom for my husbands lamp and alarm clock. Those wires always bothered me, and now they are nice and neat!


The cord wraps are super easy to use! You just feed it through the notch and then wind it up! Done! Easy organization that makes a HUGE difference! Doesn't get much better than that!





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Kerasal Review & Giveaway

Everyone knows the summer is flip flop season! I, for one, am either always wearing flip flops, or I'm bare foot! Having nice looking feet is important! You don't want to be walking around with dry, nasty looking feet! Between the sun and the sand, the moisture gets sucked right out of your feet. Kerasal can help with that!

I was so excited to get the opportunity to try Kerasal's One Step Exfoliating Moisturizer Therapy! As soon as I received it, I went right for it. My feet were already in dire need for some love!

Once I opened it and put a little on my fingers, I noticed that it wasn't like a lotion at, and more like an ointment. That was a good sign to me. Lotion doesn't seem to do the trick, but this looked promising. Along with the Exfoliating Moisturizer I also received a pair of cotton socks to hold the moisture on and let it sink in. So, I put it on, threw on the socks and went a long with my business.

A few hours later I took off the socks to see the results. Wow! After only one use I could already see and feel the difference! My feet were a lot smoother! I have continued to use it if not every day, at least every other day. My feet feel and look wonderful! All thanks to this wonderful product!

About the product:
The nation’s #1 selling ointment for softening feet and controlling calluses build up, Kerasal's Moisturizing Foot Ointment is guaranteed to repair and soften even the toughest, dry feet, cracked heels and calluses when used as directed. Kerasal's Exfoliating Moisturizing Foot Ointment for cracked heels is a highly effective, dual action formula that both exfoliates and moisturizes in one step and is guaranteed to soften even the most severely damaged, dry feet.


Results can usually be seen in as little as 3-7 days. I saw mine immediately! This product is also approved by the American Podiatric Medical Association. There is a HUGE list of place to buy it and can be found in America and Canada. See the website for a list of locations and websites. 


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RT #Win  Kerasal Exfoliating Moisturizer and a pair of socks from @USCGWifey  #Giveaway ends 9/23 http://bit.ly/aDleSJ

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Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Winners!

Here are a few new winners! Congrats to all!!

Hatley- #63 Jennifer T.

SafetyTat- #15 Angela and #13 Claude

Bad Idea T-Shirts- #54 bmom76

WalMart Gift Card- #426 Lois S

Coco Bonbons- #122 twifanheather

Kidorable- #148 Debbie Stranton

Yoplait Whips! Prize Pack- #113 Sarah

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USANA Review & Giveaway


I was so happy when I learned I was going to be reviewing for USANA! USANA Health Sciences is one of America’s leading companies in the field of health and nutrition. USANA helps improve the lives of thousands of people around the world in two ways:
  1. Superior product lines that customers can always trust
  2. Innovative network marketing program that offers a fair and balanced compensation plan for both the average and ambitious USANA Associate

They have a HUGE variety of product to choose from!
NutritionalsHigh-quality vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants your body needs for good health.
Diet & EnergyGreat-tasting drinks, meal-replacements, and snacks to help you lose weight and maintain energy.
Personal CareA luxurious line of self-preserving products to cleanse, refine, and replenish your skin and hair.

For my review, I decided on the  Sensé™ Prelude 5 Kit. It  is a 5-day introductory sample to the Sensé Basics 3-step program for healthier skin and includes a bonus sample of Perfecting Essence. 


Kit Includes:
  • Gentle Daily Cleanser
  • Hydrating Toner
  • Daytime Protective Emulsion
  • Night Renewal Crème
  • Perfecting Essence **Bonus Sample**

Step 1 Cleanse: Gentle Daily Cleanser
Washes away surface dirt and impurities without drying your skin.

Step 2 Tone: Hydrating Toner
Removes lingering impurities, balances your skin's pH levels, and helps soothe the effects of environmental exposure.

Step 3 Replenish: Daytime Protective Emulsion (am)
                                   Night Renewal (pm)
Replenishes your skin's moisture levels and diminishes the appearance of aging.

Enhance: Perfecting Essence
Beautifully brightens and retexturizes the skin's appearance, leaving it visibly radiant and smooth. Safe for sensitive skin. 

My thoughts:
I have really enjoyed using the kit! My face always feels so wonderful! It has made it brighter and younger feeling! Almost makes me feel like a teenager again. The whole kit is very mild and did not bother my face at all. I have sensitive skin, so it was nice to put something on that didn't burn, or dry out my skin. Step 3 really helped with that. I also loved using the toner! Even though I had just washed my face in step 1, using the toner on a cotton ball in step 2, I could SEE the dirt coming off onto the cotton ball! Talk about a deep clean! The last thing that I really enjoyed was the smell! It's not too overwhelming, yet really clean smelling. Almost like a citrus soap. The citrus smell is very faint. I love it! Overall, great product! I'm looking forward to trying other product from USANA now!


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