UGLee Pen Review And Giveaway

Part of my job is writing out tickets for the products that I deliver.  I also take a lot of notes, writing down the schedule for my day, and the order in which I need to do my deliveries.  That said, I am always on the lookout for really good pens.For awhile I was using gel pens, but I was having to press down really hard to get the words to make it through all the copies of the tickets.  Now I use a pen that my sister gave me for Christmas last year, and it works great.

I was looking forward to trying out the UGLee pen, because it was made for people like me who do a lot of writing every day. I was sent three pens, which is a great thing because each of my kids took one.  They love them.  Me?  Not so much.  Don't get me wrong, the pen itself writes nicely.  I just can not stand the feeling of the pen in my hand.  It feels like someone took a rubber fishing worm and stuck it on the end of the pen.  I have a thing about textures, and it felt like the pen was wiggling around whenever I tried to write with it.  It was a really weird feeling.


About the pen:
The UGLee Pen is a revolutionary ergonomic pen that is designed, created and used by a real physician. This Doctor-inspired grip pen is redefining the way people view pens and writing.

The UGLee Pen is good for everyone who writes (even just a grocery list), and is especially helpful to people who experience pain and discomfort when writing, for example those with arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, etc.,. It's also the best writing utensil  for children who are learning to write and are developing fine motor skills, as well as helpful for special-needs children who find holding a pen or pencil properly difficult. And for high-school and college students who have to take copious notes, this pen helps keep hands and fingers from cramping.

Where you can find it:

twitter, facebook and their website.

The Giveaway: (open to US residents only)

Try this pen for yourself!  To enter to win one of these pens, like UGLee pen on facebook and follow them on twitter, then visit their website and leave me a comment letting me know something you learned about the pens.  I will pick the winner this Friday, November 25, 2011.  

Good luck!

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. Sponsored by Tomoson.com

Prefense Non-Alcohol Hand Sanitizer Review And Giveaway

As most of you know, I drive a delivery van.  I am on the road some days for 10 hours at a time.  This mean,s when I have to use the bathroom, I have to stop where ever I happen to be, and we all know that public restrooms can be less than sanitary.  I have become an expert at not touching anything that I don't have to, and I always carry a bottle of hand sanitizer with me.  I was thrilled when I found out I was going to review Prefense Non-Alcohol Hand Sanitizer. 

I love the fact that this is a non-alcohol hand sanitizer.  That means it smells nice, and it doesn't dry out my hands.  I can apply it and it will last through 10 hand washings.  Though I don't have small kids myself, this product is great for kids because it is non-toxic, so you can put it on little hands and not have to worry about them putting their hands in their mouths.

You can buy this hand sanitizer directly from their website here, or if you would rather, you can get it here through amazon.  You can also follow Prefense on Facebook and on Twitter.  You can also enter to win an 8oz bottle of Prefense which offers 640 applications simply by leaving a comment on this post.

Unfortunately, this giveaway is open to US residents only.  You have until November 6th to enter.  Good Luck!

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. Sponsored by Tomoson.com

Fogless Shower Mirror Review & Giveaway

I don't know about you, but there are times when I am in the shower that I would love to look at my face.  You know, to make sure I get all my makeup off.  Most guys I know would love it as well, simply because it would make shaving in the shower a little easier.

This fogless mirror from ToiletTree Products is pretty awesome.  It attaches to your shower wall with a removable silicone adhesive, and has a built in shelf for your razor.  It is designed not to rust and comes with a squeegee to easily remove excess water drops.  It can be adjusted, so more than one person can use it.  I know I am a lot shorter than my husband, so if he was still here, he would be able to angle it to where it is comfortable for him to use it, and so would I. 

The makers of this mirror have graciously offered to let me give one away to a lucky reader.  Since I am not in the mood to list a bunch of ways to enter, let's keep it simply and all you have to do is leave me a comment saying you want to win.  I'll pick a winner (US only please) next Friday, the 18th of March.  Good Luck.

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. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.
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I Love To Squash Bugs

Okay, not really.  I have kids for that.  I hate most bugs, though.  It all goes back to one day in my childhood that I will never forget.  I was watching television at my aunts house, where I spent a lot of time as a child, and there was a spider on the ceiling.  I pointed it out to my cousin, and she told me to just ignore it.  I tried, really I did, but I couldn't help keeping an eye on it.  As soon as it got over our heads, it fell to the bed, right next to me.  I seriously felt like Little Miss Muffet.  Ever since then, I have hated anything creepy and crawly.  I make it my mission to make sure to squash bugs at every opportunity.

Last week, I received a box of EcoSMART products to try, and I have to say, I love that they are made from 100% safe, all natural ingredients.  I don't have pets in the house right now, except for Princess (the hamster), but it is still important to me that the products I use be safe for the kids.  I was sent the safe home value bundle, which included:

-- Ant and Roach Killer (14 oz can)
-- Home Pest Control (24 oz spray bottle)
-- Flying Insect Killer (14 oz can)
-- Insect Repellent (6 oz bottle)

I haven't had the opportunity to try them all out yet, because at the moment, we are bug free.  We do have a wasp problem during the warmer weather, so I am looking forward to using the flying insect killer on them.  Last year we used bug killer that smelled awful, and I am sure it was full of all kinds of chemicals.  Tomorrow we are going to spend the day at the park, and I am bringing the insect repellent with me.  I am not anticipating there being a problem, but I want to be prepared just in case. I did spray the insect repellent, and the smell isn't bad.  I have an issue with smelly things, but I don't think this product will bother me.

The lovely people at EcoSMART have generously agreed to send the same bundle I received to one of my lucky readers.  I am sure you will find many uses for these products, like figuring out how to get rid of stink bugs or killing those annoying ants that always seem to invade my kitchen.  To enter, tell me your worst bug story.

For extra entries, do any or all of the following, just leave me a separate comment telling me you did.  (if you already do these things, let me know that, too)

• follow this blog publicly on GFC
• like this blog on facebook
• follow me on twitter
• follow with networked blogs
• blog about this contest
• tweet this contest
• facebook status this contest

This giveaway is open to US residents only (excluding Alaska and Hawaii...sorry =( ) and will run until 11:59pm on Friday, February 25, 2011.  Good luck!

Brilliant Review And Giveaway

We all have dirty screens.  Computers, televisions, mp3 players, phones...that's right, we all own at least one of these things, and most of us own several.  And if you are like me, most of the screens on these electronics are in need of a good cleaning.  In the past, I have tried different ways of cleaning my screens, from glass cleaner to simply wiping them with a towel.  I always thought they did the job.

A couple of days ago, I learned I was wrong.  Just last week, my house was spotless because of the photo shoot.  Everything was dusted and clean, or so I thought, until I used a Brilliant Screen Cleaning Wipe on my television.  I was shocked at how much dirt was on the wipe, especially since I had just cleaned it. First I used the wet wipe, which got off all the dust and smudges.  Then I used the dry wipe to make sure the screen was streak free. 

About the product:
Brilliant screen cleaning wipes with SR-8 provides gentle, superior  cleaning to any electronic screen and removes dust, dirt, finger prints and makeup while imparting an invisible, durable barrier that protects screens 50x more form scratching. Helps protect against re-soiling to keep your screen brilliantly clean!

Want to try them for yourself?   You can buy them here, or enter to win a five pack by doing the following:

Like them on Facebook and/or follow them on Twitter. 

This contest will run until 11:59pm on Wednesday, February 23, 2011, and is open to US bloggers only.  Good luck.

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. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.
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Tammy's Thirty-One Giveaway

Tammy over at Crazy Mom With 4 Boys is giving away a pretty nice thermal tote.  It's perfect for packing a lunch for work, or for me, I'd use it to carry snacks for the kids when we go to the park.  The inside is nice and roomy, too.  You can go here to enter for yourself.

Granola Gourmet Review And Giveaway

I have been trying really hard lately to eat better.  I not only want to lose weight; I also want to get healthier.  I know that the way I eat is horrible, especially when I snack.  I have lots of fruit cups and cheese sticks in the fridge, but instead of grabbing them, I will eat a few chocolate chip cookies.  I always feel horrible and guilty after I eat them, but sometimes, I just really need that chocolate.

When I received some Gourmet Granola energy bars to review, I was excited to see they had two different chocolate varieties, and that they are good for you.  They are 100% natural, with no wheat or dairy.  They contain no refined sugar, and they are great for diabetics.  They are vegan and kosher as well.

Now, I will admit that I wasn't expecting them to taste very good, because let's face it, most things that are good for you are kind of bland.  I was pleasantly surprised that I really did enjoy them.  My daughters ate the Ultimate Berry and the Ultimate Cran-Orange ones, and I ate the Ultimate Fudge Brownie and the Ultimate Mocha Fudge ones.  The girls enjoyed the ones they ate, and I loved the ones I ate.  The bars tasted more like candy bars than energy bars. 

You can find out more about these delicious energy bars by visiting Granola Gourmet's facebook page and following them on twitter.

Want to try these Energy Bars for yourself?  One lucky reader will win all four of the flavors I mentioned above.  To enter to win, simply do one or all of the following, making sure you leave a separate comment for each thing.

• follow this blog publicly on GFC.
• follow this blog on networking blogs
• like this blog on facebook

You can find the links for all those things on my sidebar.  This contest is open to U.S. residents only, and will run until 11:59pm on Friday, February 11, 2010.  Good luck!

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. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.
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I Went Shopping!

Last night, we went shopping.  I got me a laptop (finally!) and a new camera.  As much as I love my laptop, I am drooling over my new camera.  I ended up with a Sony.  I did tons of research, and I was debating between a cannon and a Sony, and the Sony won.  It's not purple...it's black.  But, it has 10x zoom and the ability to shoot home movies in HD.  It's pretty.  My friend took this pictures last night with it.  Came out good, right?  It also has the ability to shoot 10 shots per second, or something like that.  I can also set it to take the same picture two different ways...I'm not sure what the two different ways are called, but it's cool.  I have so much to figure out on it.  It took me a while to figure out how to download the pictures onto my new laptop...I think I was trying to do too many new things at one time.  And if you know me at all, you know I am not the least bit "techy". 

I also had a giveaway end yesterday.  Debbie from Suburb Sanity won...congrats to her!  I send her an email, and if I don't hear from her by Tuesday, I will choose another winner.

I am off to play with my camera a little more.

Dawn's Having A Giveaway!

Dawn is giving away a $15 gift code to CSN stores.  You all know how much I love them.  I have my eyes on a pair of silicone tipped tongs, so I really hope I win.  If you want to try your luck and enter as well, you can do so here.  Good luck!

Roundabouts Review And Giveaway

Roundabouts are little paper sleeves that you wrap around an ordinary cupcake to make it more fun.  I was sent the burger sleeves to try out.  This is what my cupcakes should look like:

This is what my cupcakes actually look like:

The color in the picture is a little off, because in real life, they are the same color as the bottom bun color.  And they are seriously adorable!  I used a peanut butter frosting that I made from scratch (yes, scratch!  I am going to post the recipe on my food blog) on top of devil's food cupcakes, so they taste as good as they look. The only issue I had with the sleeve is that because I overfilled the cupcakes, they didn't wrap around entirely.  But, I think if I were to use the right amount of batter, they would have fit perfectly.

You can check out all the different designs on the Roundabout website.  I found sushi ones and fire engine ones that are pretty cute, and at $8.99 a dozen, they are affordable too.  They also have a skull one that will be perfect for Ryan's Halloween birthday party in November.  I always have my eyes peeled for supplies for that.  If you like what you see, you can like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.

I am also going to be giving one lucky reader the chance to win a pack of Roundabouts of their choice.  All you have to do to enter is visit their website, and tell me which sleeve you would like to win, and why.  After this mandatory step, you can gain extra entries by doing any or all of the following (1 entry each):

• like this blog on Facebook
• follow me on Twitter
• follow me publicly on GFC
• follow this blog on Networked Blogs
• spread the word about this giveaway ~ tweet it, blog it, facebook it, get creative!

Please leave a separate comment for each thing you do.  This contest is open to Us and Canadian bloggers only and will run until 11:59pm on Friday, January 28, 2011.  Good luck!

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. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.Sponsored by Tomoson.com

Yester Year Soap Review And Giveaway

I have a new obsession - handmade soaps.  I have fallen in love with the subtle fragrances and gentle lather.  I can not tell you how soft and moisturized my skin is after using it.  I have tried several different brands, and one of them is Yester Year Soap.

I tried their Orange Cinnamon soap, and let me tell you, it smells so good!  It's not overpowering like some soaps, and the scent doesn't linger too long after bath time.  I have a very sensitive nose, and for that reason I do not wear perfume.  Strong scented soaps can also bring on a headache, and I had none of that using this brand of soap.

Aren't they pretty?  The bar I received was square.  As stated on their website:

"Our soaps are made from certified organic vegetable oils, scented with pure essential oils from plant extracts and colored with organic herbs. We use no synthetic fragrances, colorants or preservatives in any of our soap products. The result is a gentle bar suitable for all skin types, even for those with sensitive skin."

 I happen to have sensitive skin, and I had no problem using this soap.  My only complaint is that it didn't last long enough, so now I have to buy some!

Would you like to try some for yourself?  You can head to Yester Year Soap Company and buy your own, or you can enter to win a bar right here.

All you have to do to enter is one or all of the following:

• follow me publicly on GFC
• follow me on twitter
• like this blog on facebook
• follow me on networked blogs
• friend me on facebook
• tweet this giveaway
• facebook status this giveaway
• get creative, and let me know how you spread the word about this giveaway!

This contest will run until 11:59 pm on Friday, December 31, 2010, and is open to US bloggers only.  Good luck!

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. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.
Sponsored by Tomoson.com

Holiday Tips And A $50 Bank Of America Gift Card Giveaway!

This time of year, everyone is talking about running errands and trying to get all their shopping done, while still saving time and money.  Some people think this is impossible, but it's not.  You just have to have a plan in mind, and then make sure that you stick to that plan.  You can also make all the running around more fun by doing it with a friend.  I am taking this advice to heart and going shopping with my sister tomorrow.

Not only does this make it more fun, it also saves on gas and babysitting.  I will sit in the car with the kids if she needs to pop into a store for something, and she will do the same for me.  We also have a route all planned out, so we don't end up backtracking.  I had no idea that you could use Map Quest to map out a route ahead of time, putting in all the stops you need to make (up to 26 different locations!) and getting the fastest route.  I always just used Map Quest to get to places I didn't know how to get to.  I think I am going to be taking advantage of this feature frequently in the next week or so.

Another great tip is to call ahead and make sure the gifts you are after are actually in stock before driving all the way to the store.  Last year, we had a hard time finding a wii.  My husband spent fifteen minutes on the phone locating one, instead of spending an entire day driving from store to store.

Once you have all your gifts bought, why not have a wrapping party?  Invite over your girlfriends and spend the evening wrapping gifts, drinking, and eating yummy food.  If you are really ambitious, you can even bake some cookies for a cookie exchange.  I do this every year with my mom and sisters, and it is always a lot of fun.

I also take advantage of the kids being out of school by roping them into helping around the house.  My youngest daughter loves to dust and clean the bathrooms (I know that's weird, but it means I don't have to scrub toilets, so I let her do it...I mean, who am I to stop her if that's what makes her happy?) and my son is a whiz at getting the dishes done.  My middle child has taken over doing the laundry, which frees up a lot of my time, so I can concentrate on blogging and Facebook.  You know, the important things.  My point is, if you have little helpers in the house, let them help.  Ask them what they would like to do, and let them do it.  If they don't want to help, make them.  It's okay, you're the parent.  It's your job to make your kids miserable.

Okay, so maybe I'm kidding a little, but I find that if the kid gets to pick what they are going to do, it gets done better and faster.  And I am all about getting things done fast and easy.  Let's take banking, for instance.  I have been with Bank Of America for a little over a year, and have only been in the bank one time.  I had to go in the day after I opened my account online to make the initial deposit.  Since then, I have done all my banking online and with their ATM's.  Honestly, I have never seen an ATM that can do so much.  You can make deposits consisting of checks or cash.  You don't need to have envelopes or deposit slips, either.  When you deposit cash, you simply put the entire wad into the little window (instead of having to feed each bill into the machine separately), and it prints out a receipt listing not only the total amount deposited, but exactly how many bills and which denominations they were.  I know, it's pretty cool.  You can also have an image of the checks you deposit printed on your receipt.  It really is pretty awesome.

Mostly, though, I do all my banking online.  I can go on whenever I want, and check my balance and transfer funds.  Debits show up immediately, so whenever we go out shopping, the first thing I do when I get home is check online to make sure everything went through properly.  There was one time that a produce stand charged me three times for one order, claiming they were having issues with their debit card machine.  I was able to go home, print out my bank statement, and take it back up there, showing them their mistake. They refunded my money, and I was on my way.

These are just two of the features Bank Of America offers to the people who bank with them.  I know that not having to run to the back for every little detail saves me not only time, but sanity as well.  Banks can gets crazy busy sometimes, and you all know how much I hate being around people. 

Since it is Christmastime, I am going to give one of you a pre-loaded $50 Bank Of America gift card.  I can't have it to you before Christmas, but I am sure that it will come in just as handy after Christmas for all those "after Christmas" sales.  I know I buy a ton of decorations every year after Christmas when they slash the prices.

To enter this giveaway, simply share with me one of your Holiday time saving tips. (of course, if you tweet, facebook, or blog about this giveaway, or follow me, or like me, you can earn extra entries...just leave separate comments for each!)

This giveaway will run until 11:59pm on December 24, 2010, and I will announce the winner on Christmas. or probably the day after, depending on how busy Christmas is.  US bloggers only, please. Good luck!

This contest is hosted and fulfilled solely by my kids are my world.  I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Bank of America and received a Bank of America preloaded gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.

Better Late Than Never

I know, I should have announced the winner of the Gaddy Nipper Crayon giveaway last Saturday, but I have been so busy.  On top of that, I have an annoying head cold that is kicking my butt.  All I want to do is sleep, because I am so tired, but breathing is hard, so laying down isn't an option...can you see where this is going?  I am cranky and sick, and I have too much to do with Christmas right around the corner. 

Anyway....the winner is Sandra!  I have sent her an email, and if she doesn't respond in a week, I'll pick a new winner.  Two people didn't respond to my Finish giveaway, so I hope that doesn't happen this time.

Congrats Sandra!  I hope you (or whatever kid you give them to!) enjoy these crayons as much as my kids do. 

I Have Some Winners To Announce!

I had three giveaways end yesterday, so I just used random.org to pick the winners.

First up, we have the finish giveaway.  I was able to pick five winners for this one, so the following people need to email me their addresses:

mamipdx, Cheryl F, Dawn, Terra, and 1stopmom.  Congrats to all of you!

Next up, we have the eyeglass celeaner, and the winner of that is:

Dawn!  Congrats! 

And last but not least, the winner of the csnstores giveaway is:

Terra!

All winners will have until Tomorrow night to email me their information, or I will choose new winners.  Thanks again to all who entered! I am sure I will be hosting more giveaways in the near future, so check back often!

Red Crystal Earrings Giveaway Winner!

Congrats to Jennie @ Modern Mamaz for winner the red crystal earrings.  I wore mine last night to Junior's Christmas party, and they were perfect.  I felt very festive.

If for some reason I don't hear from Jennie in the next two days, I will pick another winner.

And remember, my big csnstores giveaway will be over in two days, so make sure you get all your entries in!

Udderly Smooth Giveaway Winner

Now, before I announce the winner, let me say that I had to delete a few entries,because they entered after the December 3rd deadline.  That also means that I had to delete those entries from the csnstores giveaway as well.  I assumed when I wrote the post that it was implied that you could enter current giveaways, not expired ones.  So, if you are one of those comments I deleted...sorry.  Feel free to enter any of the other current giveaways I have going right now.  You can find links to them in my sidebar.

I guess it's now time to announce that Amy is the winner of the Udderly Smooth Lotion giveaway!  I have sent her an email (she doesn't have a blog), and if I don't hear from her by Tuesday, I will pick another winner.

Congrats again, Amy!

Gaddy Nipper Crayons Review And Giveaway

All kids love to color.  Heck, I have been known to pull out the crayons and coloring books and color alongside my kids.  There is something therapeutic about it.  I remember how impressed my kids used to be that I could stay inside the lines.  Now that they can too, it's no longer a big deal.

Both of my daughters are very creative, and I like finding products that encourage that creativity.  When I saw these snowflake crayons, I thought they would inspire my girls to make something Christmassy.  (yes, I made up that word, but it works for me) and they did.  They used them to make a paper chain to hang with the Christmas lights around the house.  They decorated each link with a Christmas picture or saying, and it came out beautiful.

 These snowflake crayons were made by Gaddy Nipper Crayons.  They use only the best Crayola crayons and transform them into different shapes.  They have letters to form your child's name, which is pretty cool.  They also have lego bricks and trucks.  Oh, and my personal favorite - elephants!

These crayons are perfect for toddlers, too.  They are big enough to grab with little hands, making coloring a little bit easier.

The owner of Gaddy Nipper Crayons is graciously allowing me to give away a $10 gift certificate to her etsy shop.  Any of her crayons would make great stocking stuffers!

To enter, all you have to do is add Gaddy Nipper Crayons as a friend on Facebook.  Simply leave me a comment letting me know you sent the request.  I will pick the winner on Friday, December 10th.  Good luck!

And don't forget...entering this giveaway gets you five extra entries in my csnstores giveaway!

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. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.
Sponsored by Tomoson.com

A HUGE CSNStores Giveaway!

Okay...I promised you guys a HUGE giveaway...so how about this:

You can win a $115 csnstores shopping spree! 

That's right....one hundred and fifteen dollars!  Think of the Christmas shopping you could do with that much money.  I bet there is someone on your list who wants something special that you can find at csnstores.  I know there are lots of things I would like to have, like this:

Isn't it adorable?  I found it while searching for kids backpacks, and you all know about my obsession with elephants.  I told Junior I want it for Christmas, and he just rolled his eyes.  Men.

Okay, so you want to know what you can do to win this awesome giveaway, right?  I am going to make it easy...just do any or all of the following.  Just make sure you leave me a seperate comment for each thing you do.

• follow this blog publicly on GFC
• follow me on twitter (the link is over on the right sidebar)
• like my blog on facebook
• follow this blog using networked blogs
• tweet this giveaway (please leave a link to your tweet)
• facebook status this giveaway (leave the link, please)
• post about this giveaway, linking to my blog and this post (please leave the url to your post)
• enter any or all of my other current giveaways (this will earn you five entries each, so leave five separate comments mentioning which giveaway you entered, please)

I want whoever wins to be able to get whatever product they choose before Christmas, so this is going to be a short giveaway.  You will have until 11:59 pm on Wednesday, December 8th to enter. 

Update: I was just informed that this contest is only open to US and Canadian bloggers.

Good Luck!!!!!

No More Dirty Glasses

I hate it when my glasses are dirty.  I hate smudges and water spots, and anything else that blurs my vision.  Sometimes I will clean my eyeglasses with water and a paper towel, but that doesn't usually work very well.  I have also been known to use the edge of my shirt to wipe of my lenses, but most of the time that just makes them worse.

Brilliant Lenses recently sent me their eyeglass cleaner to review, and I have got to say, I love how clean it gets my glasses.  The package had two pump spray bottles (7ml each), a microfiber cloth, and a little pouch to put them in.  I really do like the way the spray clings to my glasses.  I have used drop type cleaners in the past, where you could only clean one side of the glasses at a time or the drops would roll of.  This spray pump coats the lenses completely, allowing me to rub both sides at the same time. It also "provides gentle superior cleaning while imparting an invisible durable barrier that resists scratches, soiling, and water spots".  All I know is that I can see through my lenses better.

This spray can also be used on cell phones, monitors, and MP3 players.  My son grabbed one of my bottles of spray to clean his laptop, and the screen has never been cleaner. 

I am giving away a bottle of Brilliant Lenses eyeglass cleaner to one lucky reader.  To enter to win, simply "like" them on facebook and/or follow them on twitter.  Make sure you leave me a comment with your usernames.  This contest will run until 11:59 pm on Wednesday, December 8, 2010.  US bloggers only.  Good Luck!

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. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.
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FINISH Review And Giveaway

I have been married for over fifteen years.  In those fifteen years, we have lived in several different homes.  The one we live in now is the first to have a working dishwasher, and I would be lying if I said I wasn't excited the first time I used it.  It was so nice not to have to wash every single dish by hand.  I still had to rinse them all before putting them into the dishwasher, but that wasn't bad.

I tried several different dish washing liquids in the dishwasher, and they all seemed to do an okay job.  My dishes got clean.  Ryan was tasked with having to put the clean dishes away, and his biggest complaint was having to dry all the dishes before putting them into the cabinets.

I was recently asked to review FINISH Quantum and JET-DRY Turbo.  I had never tried those particular products, so I was interested to see how they would work.  The first time I used the FINISH, I put the little cup into my dispenser as instructed, and it never dissolved.  I found it intact when the cycle was over.  The packaging suggested putting the cup on the bottom of the dishwasher if that happened, so that is what I did the second time, and it worked perfectly.  I didn't rinse the dishes at all.  I just scrapped the big stuff off and put the dishes into the dishwasher.  I was really surprised to find clean dishes at the end of the cycle.  I was sure there would be bits of food everywhere, but there wasn't.  These little cups make dish washing so much easier!  They were even featured on an episode of Designing Spaces.  You can click here to watch the segment that focuses on the dos and don’ts of dish washing.

I also tried out the JET-DRY, and Ryan will tell you that it worked great.  I filled the rinse agent dispenser with the JET-DRY, and the dishes were spot free and completely dry when the cycle was over.   There was no need to dry the dishes before putting them away, which cut Ryan's chore time in half.  I will definitely be buying both of these products in the future.

I am going to give five of you, my loyal readers, the chance to win a sample of both the FINISH Quantum and the JET-DRY Turbo for yourselves.  All you have to do to enter is leave me a comment, telling me about your worst dish washing story.  US bloogers can enter until 11:59pm on Wednesday, December 8, 2010.  Good Luck!

I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of FINISH and received a sample of FINISH Quantum and JET-DRY Turbo Dry. Mom Central Consulting also sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.