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Macy’s BELIEVE & Giftcard Giveaway (CLOSED)

Published December 2, 2009 Everything Else 314 Comments
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Macy’s once again this year is making a difference with its BELIEVE campaign which will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.  Come to any Macy’s store and drop off your letter to Santa and show your support.  For every letter received Macy’s will donate $1 to the Make-A-Foundation up to $1 million.  For the closest Macy’s location to you click here.

This year Macy’s is adding to the spirit of “Believe” with a national Santa Tour, an honorary National Believe Day, a “Yes, Virginia” animated special, and a new TV commercial featuring Queen Latifah.

Macy’s “The Trek” TV Commercial – The new national television spot called “The Trek” features Virginia making the trip from her home to Macy’s, where Queen Latifah helps her mail her letter to Santa.

Macy’s National Santa Tour – Following his celebratory kickoff of the holiday season in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Santa will embark on a whirlwind tour across America, greeting young boys and girls and spreading holiday joy.

National Believe Day / “Yes, Virginia” Animated Special – On Friday, December 11th, Macy’s will celebrate the first National Believe Day to recognize and reward acts of kindness and generosity from coast to coast. Also that day, CBS will premiere a new original animated special called, “Yes, Virginia.” on Friday, December 11, at 8 p.m. ET.

Click here for more information about this campaign.

My friends at Macy’s are very generously giving one lucky Write Gal reader a $25 Gift Card to spend at any Macy’s store or at Macy’s.com. Here are the details:

Main Entry

Leave a comment on this post telling me why you want to win.

Extra Entries

  • Tell me in a comment something you learned from visiting the Macy’s Believe Web site (5 extra entries).
  • Subscribe to my blog (5 extra entries).  Current subscribers just let me know you already subscribe.

Please leave one comment per extra entry as the winner will be chosen randomly. The contest is open until 11:59 p.m. EST on December 12, 2009 to residents of the United States only. The winner will be notified via email shortly thereafter and will have 72 hours to respond back to me. If no response is received another winner will be drawn.

Good Luck!

Windex All-in-One Starter Kit Giveaway

Published June 15, 2009 Free Stuff 201 Comments
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windex1Windex has just introduced its new All-in-One Window Cleaning Kit, everything you need to get your windows shiny clean.  There is no need to get  out your ladder either.  With the Windex All-in-One you can reach up to 11 feet.  The Windex Sheeting Action Formula prevents streaking and spotting so there is no need to hand dry.  You simply:

  • SPRAY window and cleaning pad with garden hose.
  • WIPE window with cleaning pad.
  • RINSE window with garden hose.

That’s it!  Each All-in-One Starter Kit comes with:

  • 1 cleaning head
  • 1 handle
  • 4 pole sections
  • 1 cleaning pad which cleans 20 windows

windex2Here is a coupon you can print to save $2.50 off of a Windex All-in-One Starter Kit.  One of my readers will win a Starter Kit of their very own.  To enter, please leave me a comment telling me why you want to win.  For extra entries you can:

  • Subscribe to my blog (5 extra entries)
  • Add me to your blogroll (10 extra entries)

Please leave your comment by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, June 29th.  For all entries please leave one separate comment as the winner will be chosen randomly.  The contest is open to U.S. and Canada residents only.

Good Luck!

Ultimate Blog Party!

Published May 12, 2009 MomDot.com Leave a Comment
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Don’t forget to check out MomDot’s Birthday bash – 31 Bloggers in 31 days for your chance to win some awesome prizes.  There are some great ones listed.  All of the prizes are fantastic but here are some of my favorites:

If you haven’t already, be sure to enter my contest for your choice of necklace from Abella Galleries.

Abella Galleries Necklace Review & Giveaway (CLOSED)

Published May 9, 2009 fabulous jewelry 161 Comments
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I am excited to be participating in MomDot’s Birthday Bash – 31 Bloggers in 31 days.  Each day in May, MomDot is bringing you a different giveaway in celebration of my friend Trisha’s 31st birthday.  Happy Birthday Trisha!  My birthday is also in May (the 24th) and I have to say I am enjoying an early birthday present, a gorgeous turquoise beaded necklace from Abella Galleries, my fabulous sponsor for this event. Abella Galleries creates vibrant turquoise and white stone beaded jewelry designs.

abellanecklace1My necklace is the Blue Meadow Oval and let me say that it is absolutely gorgeous!  The green turquoise beads are exquisite and give just the right amount of color to whatever outfit you are wearing.  I have the 33 inch version of this necklace which I love because of the versatility.  You can either wear it long or double it as shown in this photo.  I also like the size of the beads. They are the perfect size and make this piece wearable for any occasion.

abellanecklace2Abella Galleries is owned by Creative Director and Jewelry Designer, Elizabeth Rowland who became inspired while exploring Beijing.  During her travels, she happened to discover a small jewelry booth covered from floor to ceiling with gorgeous, vibrantly colored blue turquoise bead necklaces. Elizabeth immediately fell in love with the beautiful beads and decided that she had to share them with others and started her online jewelry shop.

You can win your choice of necklace from Abella Galleries.  To enter, visit Abella Galleries and tell me in a comment which necklace is your favorite (other than the Blue Meadow Oval).  That’s it!  Everyone loves extra entries so you can gain an extra entry for doing any of the following (and leave me a separate comments for each):

  • Follow Elizabeth on Twitter.
  • Become a Fan of Abella Galleries on Facebook.
  • Subscribe to my blog (Current subscribers also eligible!).
  • Tweet about my contest (1 tweet per day).

This contest is actually going to run for the rest of May in conjunction with the blog party.  The winner will be announced on June 1st!  Contest open to U.S. residents only. 

Be sure and head on over to MomDot and check out the rest of the 31 bloggers in 31 days so you can enter to win some cool stuff.  Good Luck!

 

Layers Clothing Review and Giveaway (ends 5/18)

Published May 2, 2009 Fabulous Fashion 336 Comments
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layersclothing1My regular readers know I LOVE to shop for clothes which is why I am excited to introduce you to Layers Clothing, a company that sells stylish fashions at affordable prices.  Layers features comfortable clothing that can be easily mixed and matched, including shapewear, t-shirts, tops, and swimwear.  From the Layers Clothing Web site:

What was once only a dream is now the art of layering with comfort and versatility.  Layer’s style is humble but edgy, sweet  but sassy.  We invite you to live the layered life.

Recently I had the chance to review two  items from their line, the Classic Lace Tee from their Basics line and the Clementine bathing suit.  The Classic Lace Tee is a fitted t-shirt which features a rounded neckline, cap sleeves, and a touch of lace at the bottom hem. It is available in several colors including black, white, cream, cocoa and comes in sizes XS-XL.  This t-shirt is dressy enough for the office but casual enough to look great with jeans.  I liked it because it was stylish but comfortable at the same time. 

layersclothing2The next item I reviewed was the Clementine bathing suit.  This is why I LOVE the swimwear from this company.  You can purchase it in pieces which means you can order two different sizes if you need to.  You are no longer forced to purchase a one piece swimsuit from the mall if you happen to be like a lot of women who are not equally proportioned on the top and bottom.  The Clementine is a gorgeous mango and burgundy floral print halter tankini.  It features a gathered drawstring neckline with a front-lined top and removable bra pads. The bottoms are fully lined with fold over band detail.  Their swimsuits come in sizes XS-XL. I liked the swimsuit because I felt fashionable while modest at the same time.  I also didn’t feel like I had on a “Granny” style bathing suit.  This is a great swimsuit for Moms!

Layers Clothing is offering one lucky Write Gal reader a $25 e-gift certificate. The contest is open to US & Canada residents only. To enter, all you have to do is visit the Layers Clothing Web site and tell me in a comment which item you would purchase with your gift certificate.

For extra entries you can:

  • Blog about this contest and link to this post and to Layers Clothing. – 10 extra entries.
  • Add me to your blogroll – 10 extra entries
  • Follow me on Twitter by clicking on the cute birdie in my sidebar – 5 extra entries.
  • Follow Layers Clothing on Twitter  - 5 extra entries

Contest ends at 11:59 on Monday, May 18, 2009.  The winner will be announced on my blog on May 19th and will have 48 hours to claim their prize.

After you enter my contest, head on over to MomDot’s Blog Party where there are 31 contests-31 bloggers-31 days.  Good Luck!

MomDot’s Blog Party Starts Today!

Published May 1, 2009 MomDot.com , Uncategorized Leave a Comment
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250x125v1Today is the first day of MomDot’s Blog Party which celebrates my dear friend Trisha’s 31st birthday.  For the month of May visit MomDot each day for an awesome contest that you can enter to win.  It is 31 bloggers in 31 days.  Today’s prize is a $25 gift card to Inspire Your Walls.  My contest will be featured on May 19th and I can’t wait. I am not going to spoil the surprise but it is an awesome prize. 

Happy Friday!

A Cool Web Site and Giveaway! (CLOSED)

Published April 28, 2009 Fabulous Fashion 367 Comments
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cool1I am so excited to introduce you to I used to be cool, a hilarious Web site that sells shirts and other products based on the idea that at some point in our lives we all used to be cool.  You guys know what I am talking about: we were cool in high school, super cool in college, a very cool 20-something then BAM! ~ marriage and motherhood (or fatherhood) happened. My 30s have been spent being Mom to the adorable Little Write Gal and I wouldn’t have it any other way. That is why the t-shirts from I used to be cool give me such a laugh; because I used to be cool too.  Shannon, the owner and founder of the company, used to be cool (and still is in my opinion), and used her experience to form this fab company. Shannon writes this on the I used to be cool Web site:

There is absolutely no way on this earth to feel hip or sexy or cool driving a minivan. But they are a godsend when you have a 4- and a 3-year-old, and I wouldn’t even think of trading it in right now. When I got my van my friends were making fun of me and I protested, “I used to be cool!” I had a bumper sticker made to let people know that I’m not proud to drive a minivan. It gets a lot of laughs, and I’ve learned that not all van drivers are geeks whose life ambition was to have a soccer sticker in the back window. It just sort of happens…and that van sure is practical…

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One lucky Write Gal reader can celebrate how they used to be cool by winning your choice of shirt.  Here’s how to enter:

Main Entry:

Go to the I used to be cool Web site and tell me which shirt is your favorite.  Please make sure you tell me which slogan you would have on the shirt as well as the color and style (long sleeves, short sleeves, etc.) 

Extra Entries:

  • Tell me in a comment how you used to be cool but now you aren’t (LOL). – 1 extra entry.
  • Follow me on Twitter by clicking on that cute little birdie in my sidebar – 5 extra entries. Please leave me five separate comments telling me you did so and don’t forget to include your Twitter ID.
  • Follow Shannon on Twitter at www.twitter.com/iusedtobecool - 5 extra entries. Leave 5 separate comments just like above.
  • Tweet about my contest – 5 extra entries.
  • Subscribe to my blog – 5 extra entries.

This contest is open to everyone (U.S. and international readers) and ends at 11:59 pm on May 13, 2009.  The winner will be posted here on May 14th and will have 48 hours to claim their prize. 

After you enter my contest, head on over to MomDot’s Blog Party where there are 31 contests-31 bloggers-31 days.  Good Luck!

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Slimpressions: Review and Giveaway (ends 4/20)

Published April 6, 2009 Fabulous Fashion 143 Comments
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I love trying out new body shapers so I when I had the chance to test Slimpressions, I was excited.  Most body shapers just address the bottom half of our bodies and neglect the issues women have above the waist.  Slimpressions is a patent-pending line of everyday shapewear designed to slim a woman’s arms, back and midriff.  Slimpressions come in sizes 2 to 22 and in a variety of colors including white, nude, chocolate, and black.  They also come in petite sizes which impressed me as most shaper garments seem to forget about petite girls. Slimpressions prevents the dreaded Muffin Top which is when your tummy hangs over the side of your jeans. Oprah calls Muffin Top, “Dunlap Syndrome;” it happens when your stomach “done lap over your jeans.” :)  

slimpresshaves1The two versions of Slimpressions I tested were “The Haves” and “The Skinny Mini.” “The Haves” is for us girls who want to put it all back where it belongs.  The garment features gentle compression which smooths and shapes our dreaded “arm flab” and soft cups for comfy chest coverage.  I like that you do not have to wear a bra with this product.  It also has a long torso which is great for me because I am 5’7.”   I tried it in white and I thought it was a little see through so I would probably wear it underneath a cardigan or jacket.   slimpressskinny1

“The Skinny Mini” features upper body control in the form of a tank top.  The first thing I noticed about this product was that it had adjustable straps which I really like.  I can’t imagine wearing a tank that does not allow you to change the strap size.  Again with this product you do not need to wear a bra underneath.  Some similar products claim to be bra tanks but if you are a big busted girl like me you know they don’t always work.  The Slimpressions does what it says and provides support for your chest area.  It also has a long torso which is a great quality in a shaper garment.  

My first thought about shapewear for the arms was that it would be uncomfortable.  Not so with Slimpressions! I was impressed at how comfortable it felt on. Now getting it on was another story. When you wear Slimpressions, make sure you put the garment on according to the directions which say to step into it “from the top, slide up, adjust through the middle, shoulders, and arms, then slim down!”  I tried to put it on the traditional way over my head which was hilarious.  The Little Write Gal was home with me at the time and I called her into the bathroom to rescue Mommy.  She finally did 10 minutes later after she quit laughing.

Slimpressions is giving the Write Gal readers a 25% discount on their purchase.  Just enter WRITEGAL2009 at checkout anytime between now and 5/31/09.  It gets better because one reader can win their choice of shaper garment from the entire site!  That is a $58-$72 value depending on which one you select.  To enter all you have to do is go to the Slimpressions site and tell me in a comment which Slimpressions style and color you would choose.  That’s it.  For extra entries, you can:

  1. Tell me in a separate comment why you need Slimpressions – 1 extra entry.
  2. Blog about my contest and link back to this post and Slimpressions - 5 extra entries. Be sure and leave five separate comments because the winner will be chosen randomly.

Contest is open to residents of the United States and Canada and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, April 20.  The  winner will be announced on my blog on April 21st and will have 48 hours after I email them to claim their prize. 

Good Luck!

Blush Topless Undershirt Review and Giveaway

Published March 24, 2009 Fabulous Fashion 325 Comments
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blush31I want to introduce you to my favorite “Must Have” piece of clothing for every season, the Blush Topless Undershirt.  I have a long torso and as a result often have problems finding tops that are long enough to fit me properly.  I hate wearing tops that ride up or that allow you to expose your midriff when bending over. I have tried to combat this problem by wearing a longer shirt underneath to achieve the “layered look”, but all I manage to accomplish is added bulkiness. Imagine my excitement when I discovered this wonderful product which allows you to extend the length of any top in your wardrobe without the added bulk of wearing a longer shirt or an annoying tanktop underneath.  The topless undershirt is just what it says, “topless.”  It fits very comfortably just like a tube top and your shirts will fit smoothly on top.  I wondered at first if the undershirt would ride up but it stays snugly in place.  Now why couldn’t I have thought of that? 

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This is what the Blush undershirt looks like – a tube top.  It is so very easy to wear.  You will be the only one who knows there is not a full-sized top underneath your shirt. 

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Are you ready to order yours  yet?  Blush has given The Write Gal readers a coupon code to save 20% when you order 2 or more!  Just go here to order yours and then enter the code welovebloggers at checkout.  Here is more info about Blush from the company’s Web site:

We are just two girls, both looking for the same product until we decided one day to design it. With one of us having a long torso and the other being pregnant, we both had the same problem of our shirts not fitting.

Blush Accessories welcomes you to a product that helps adjust the clothes you already have to fit you perfectly. This is a shirt that is to be worn like a tube top, but around the waist. Our product is made of a poly/rayon/spandex blend, allowing a huge amount of stretch and great support.

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You can also easily wear the Blush topless undershirt if you are pregnant.  No special “maternity” wear to buy; according to the Blush FAQ’s, you can simply wear your same size Blush until sometime probably in the second trimester when your Blush may become uncomfortable.  When that happens just order the next size up.  Keep your smaller size to wear after your precious baby has arrived.

I am excited to announce that one lucky Write Gal reader will receive her very own Blush Topless Undershirt!  To enter, it is simple.  Visit the Blush Web site and tell me what color or pattern is your favorite.  Then come back here and tell me in a comment.  Extra entries you ask?  My wish is your command.  You can get extra entries by doing any of the following:

1.  Blog about this contest for an extra 5 entries.  Please link to my post and to the Blush Web site.  Leave me 5 separate comments telling me you blogged and give me the URL of your post (you only have to list the URL one time).  For example:  Blogged 1 – URL; Blogged 2; Blogged 3, etc.

2.  Follow me on Twitter for an extra 5 entries.  If you follow me on Twitter or are a current follower, let me know in 5 separate comments and provide your Twitter username.  You can easily follow me (@writegal) by clicking on the cute birdie icon in my sidebar.

3.  Add me to your Blogroll for an extra 10 entries.  Just add The Write Gal as a link to your blogroll and then leave me 10 separate comments telling me you did so.  If you have your blogroll displayed using buttons feel free to copy mine at the bottom of my sidebar and then link back to my blog.

Everyone can possibly have 21 chances to win! The contest is open to U.S. and Canada residents only and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7.  The winner will be posted here on April 8th and will have 48 hours to claim their prize.

Good Luck!

Keurig Platinum Brewing System Giveaway

Published March 5, 2009 Kitchen Stuff 5 Comments
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brewer_badgeMy friend Kim from What’s That Smell? is hosting a giveaway of a Keuring Platinum Brewing System. I would so love to win one of these.  If you are not familiar with the Keuring system, it is a single-cup coffee brewing system for your home. This premium model offers discerning coffee drinkers the widest range of five cup size options for brewing.  They have hundreds of flavored coffee choices which come in individually sealed K-Cup® portion packs. These packs contain the right amount of coffee ensuring the perfect amount of ground coffee to satisfy every taste profile. This superior K-Cup technology offers the perfect cup of coffee without the mess of grinding coffee beans and loading grounds into coffee filters. The Keurig brewing system also offers a coffee house quality cup of coffee for just a fraction of the cost of a coffee house and with the convenience of brewing instantly in your own kitchen. And it even makes Hot Chocolate!

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