Blender/Can Opener winners

I finally picked the winners tonight for the blenders/can openers. There are too many to list on here but I'm contacting the winners by email tonight. Thank you for entering!

If you didn't win - remember you can get these great Hamilton Beach products at Wal-Mart (or other retailers)!

WINNERS

The winner of the first Visa Gift Card was #440 comment Melissa! She will be contacted through email!!

The winners of the Arkansas Baptist Cookbook were #86 Annette and #490 Hope! They have been contacted through email!

All winners were chosen using the random integer generator!

I will be drawing winners of the blenders and can openers tomorrow night.  You still have a chance to win as well as another $100 visa gift card!!!

See below!

Olay Total Effects review and $100 Visa Gift Card Giveaway

 This is sponsored content from BlogHer and Olay.

Two things have been affecting my skin lately. One is pregnancy. Luckily - I am one of the lucky ones who doesn’t get break outs during pregnancy. My skin actually looks it’s very best when I’m pregnant! If only I could keep that when the nine months were over. 

The main thing I am noticing is I am starting to age whether I like it or not. I have a hard time believing and admitting that I’m almost 37 but I am.  And years of sun worship are beginning to show. Also years of not taking care of my skin.

I used to have pretty oily skin but I’ve noticed it’s not dry - especially in the winter.

So I have been using the Olay Total Effects for a few weeks and I have noticed my skin is looking healthier.  I've really noticed my pores are looking smaller and my face just looks more smooth over all.  It's amazing how just after a few days - I honestly see a difference. I guess all this time of not using a moisturizer or any kind of skin care has been a big waste.  It's great how one simple product that it isn't expensive - can do the job of a whole skin care line.

I took these two pictures about two weeks apart - from the first day I started using Total Effects. You may not be able to tell a huge difference - but I can see it. I'm not wearing makeup in the second picture and I am in the first and my skin appears a lot smoother. I love it!

What are you skin issues? I’d love to hear and one of you who leaves a comment will win a $100 visa gift card from BlogHer. 

Rules:

No duplicate comments.

You may receive (2) total entries by selecting from the following entry methods:

a)      Leave a comment in response to the sweepstakes prompt on this post

b)      Tweet about this promotion and leave the URL to that tweet in a comment on this post

c)       Blog about this promotion and leave the URL to that post in a comment on this post

d)      Read the official rules for alternate form of entry.

 

Sweepstakes ends 5 PM PST on December 13, 2010.

This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 or older.

Winners will be selected via random draw, and will be notified by e-mail.

You have 72 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected.

The Official Rules are available here.

Also - visit the BlogHer Round up page where 14 other bloggers are giving away $100 visa gift cards as well for other chances to win!

BlogHer.com Exclusive Offers page

Hamilton Beach Can Opener and Blender Give Away

(DON'T FORGET TO SCROLL DOWN - YOU COULD WIN A $100 VISA GIFT CARD AND ALSO AN AMAZING COOKBOOK - ALL THIS WEEK!)

So Hamilton Beach is allowing me to give away two of their hottest Christmas items - an awesome can opener and a blender.  I have NINE of EACH to give away!!! So you have a great chance with Eighteen winners in all!!!

The can opener:

Smooth Edge cutting

Cuts the can on the side

No more sharp edges

Extra Tall Design

Easy touch opening lever

Opens regular and pop top cans

The BLENDER:

450 watt motor

8 speeds

48 oz glass jar

Mess free spout for easy pouring

Wave action jar means no more ice chunks

And these both retail for $29.88.  If you don't win - you can find them at your local WAL-MART!!!

(Great gifts people - I'm just saying!)

I will draw a winner on next Thursday.

Leave a comment and let me know which one you would like to win and make sure you leave an email address where I can contact you if you win!!!

Cookbook Giveaway

Arkansas Baptist Children's Home is a wonderful ministry that gives a home to children who come from bad situations. It is one my family believes in strongly and has seen the amazing results of changed lives.

They have put together an AMAZING cookbook as a fundraiser and it is my new favorite cookbook! It has 570 recipes and 75 complete menu plans! It is so easy to use - grouped by parties and menus!

This would make the BEST gift for that special person in your life or for you! Orders must be in by December 15th so ORDER soon to receive by Christmas! !!!! (or order any time after that to just have it)! Go to the link below to read more and get your own very special cookbook (and help a very worthy ministry)!


http://www.abchomes.org/new-abchomes-cookbook.html

AND I'm giving away TWO free copies - so leave me a comment letting me know you would like to win and I'll pick a winner on Monday afternoon!!!

Olay Total Effects

 This is sponsored content from BlogHer and Olay.

I was asked by BlogHer and Olay to review their newest product “Total Effects”.  Because I am undergoing skin changes, both with pregnancy and aging (I’m about to hit the 40’s), my skin is in need of some help!
I have never had a skin care regimen. I know I have needed one - especially as I have entered my 30’s but I find it hard and time consuming to put several things on every night. I can’t seem to remember or I’m too tired to do it.
So I was excited to try this new product because it has 7 things in one!
* Line minimization
* Cooling moisturization (and going into winter - I really need that!)
* Energizes apperance (if anyone needs some energizing to their skin - it’s me!)
* Gentle Exfoliation
* Pore refinement (I have HUGE pores so this is a big one to me)
* Free radical defence
*Subtle lifting (and if only this would work on ALL the body. Ha!)

I’ve only used the product for a few days but I already feel like my skin looks better! I’m going to be posting for 4 weeks - so I’ll let you know if I actually see improvement or not!

I’d love to hear about your skin care regimen or if you don’t have one - how does this all in one product sound???


Leave a comment and one of you will win a $100 visa gift card from BlogHer!

Rules:

No duplicate comments.

You may receive (2) total entries by selecting from the following entry methods:

a)      Leave a comment in response to the sweepstakes prompt on this post

b)      Tweet about this promotion and leave the URL to that tweet in a comment on this post

c)       Blog about this promotion and leave the URL to that post in a comment on this post

d)      Read the official rules for alternate form of entry.

 

Sweepstakes ends 5 PM PST on December 6, 2010.

This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 or older.

Winners will be selected via random draw, and will be notified by e-mail.

You have 72 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected.

The Official Rules are available here.

Also - visit the BlogHer Round up page where 14 other bloggers are giving away $100 visa gift cards as well for other chances to win!

BlogHer.com Exclusive Offers page

"A Minute for Mommy" Giveaway

  One of my close friends who I happen to think is one of the Godliest girls I know recently wrote a devotion book for moms! I'm going to give away 3 copies of it here if you will leave me a comment! (PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU LEAVE A WAY FOR ME TO CONTACT YOU!)

If you don't win - there are several ways you can get the book - go to one of the links at the bottom and order or you can get a signed copy by emailing her at berkli_binns@hotmail.com.

She is going to give 10% of each book sold to a charity. Anyone buying books from reading here - the money will go to Arkansas Baptist Children's Homes. This is a place near to my heart that houses children in Arkansas who come from troubled homes and need a place to live. It's a wonderful ministry and one that my family supports.

About the book:

You know you’re a mom when:
•You cannot remember the last time you took a shower.
•Laundry is an everyday activity, but folding it is not.
•You are eating chicken nuggets, macaroni and cheese, or pizza…again!

But you also know you’re a mom when:
•Your heart melts when that sweet little voice says, “I love you, Mommy.”
•Your fridge is covered with special crafts, photos, and award ribbons.
•Hearing your child sing brings you joy and a smile.

Moments like these make being a mother worthwhile, and A Minute for Mommy is the perfect devotional to help you cherish and remember each one. Join Berkli Binns as she reflects on her motherhood experiences and lessons God has taught her through her children.

With thirty-one inspirational devotionals, you can read through it in a month or just pick it up when you need some encouragement. Take A Minute for Mommy, and you’re sure to be drawn closer to your children and, more importantly, the Lord.

Berkli Binns lives in Bentonville, Arkansas, with her husband, Richard. She has two boys—Clay, age five, and Caleb, age three. She is an active member of the First Baptist Church in Bentonville, Arkansas, where she serves on the women’s ministry council. Berkli’s current and most rewarding occupation is homemaker.

Her website is: http://berklibinns.tateauthor.com/
Barnes and Nobel link is: http://search.barnesandnoble.com/A-Minute-for-Mommy/Berkli-Binns/e/9781616639655/?itm=1&USRI=berkli+binns
Tate Publishing link: http://www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore/book.php?w=978-1-61663-965-5 
Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=138215569538300