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ReThink What Matters with Bare Escentuals

January 22, 2010 By Kelli 2 Comments

The Bare Escentuals ReThink What Matter campaign kicks off today! Are you excited? I know that I have already headed over to ReThinkWhatMatters to take the quiz and be given the chance to win their awesome Flawless Definition Mascara.

Features and Benefits:

Infused with nourishing 100% pure bare Minerals
Jojoba Oil, Meadowfoam Seed Oil and Shea Butter condition and fortify lashes
Vitamin E provides antioxidant protection
360° fine-toothed comb brush separates for clump-free definition and length
Available in Black and Espresso shades
Paraben-free
Ophthalmologist tested
Safe for contact lens wearers

For Expert Application:

Gently comb lashes from root to tip while moving in small steps across lashes

Point tapered tip toward corner lashes and move outward with gentle strokes

Coat lower lashes using the short bristles near the tip or gently tap lower lash line
U.S. Suggested Retail Price: $18.00
Available: Bare Escentuals Boutiques and BareEscentuals.com; Sephora and Sephora.com; Ult;, Select Nordstrom & Macy’s

I haven’t gotten an email, so I am guessing I didn’t win the random drawing. Oh well, maybe you can!

Every Friday, Bare Escentuals will be posting a new discussion topic. Rethinking makeup itself, Bare Escentuals found looking good is not about using artificial gunk to cover imperfections, but about enhancing what you’ve got. Going along with the topic for the week, there’s a short quiz with five questions. By getting in on the conversation, taking the quiz, and sharing it with your friends via Facebook, Twitter, or email, you can win fabulous goodies!

This week’s topic is “rethinking going bare in public.” Doesn’t that sound like a super fun time? LOL! Seriously, the quiz was easy and painless. I can’t wait to see what you girls think of this new campaign.

RETHINK WHAT MATTERS CONTEST

The Rethink Campaign Contest will run for nine weeks total, with the first set of Rethink questions going out on 1.22.10 (Week 1) and the last set of Rethink questions going out on 3.19.10 (Week 9). The contest will end on 3.26.10.
Every week there will be be goodies for a lucky (randomly selected) group of people who answer the Rethink questions and share with their friends. At the end of nine weeks (3.26.10), one grand prize winner and two runner-ups will be drawn.

Filed Under: Beauty / Spa, Giveaways Tagged With: Bare Escentuals, Beauty / Spa, contest, Sephora

CLOSED: Unilever Beauty Tip of the Day Review & Giveaway

October 31, 2009 By Kelli 91 Comments

Have you noticed that neat little Beauty Tip of The Day widget at the top of my right sidebar? We are into another 4 weeks of beauty tips and this time, I have something for my readers!

Pay close attention since this giveaway will be slightly different than my others.

I was sent the above goodies as a thanks for posting the Beauty Tips Widget and so I could try out some of the tips. I keep Q-Tips in my house at ALL times, I use them for a million things:

Makeup smudges. Dip a Q Tip in moisturizer or makeup remover to selectively swipe away stray mascara, liner or shadow.
Belly Buttons – Clean out belly buttons (or around an umbilical cord) with a Q-tip dipped in rubbing alcohol
Fingernail polish off the edges of your cuticles with nail polish remover.
Apply highlighter to tricky areas like the inner corners of your eyes or your Cupid’s bow.
Create smoky eyes by smudging color into the lashes with a Q-tip.
Apply self-tanner inside stretch marks to hide them or other small spots you missed.
Sticky Noses – if you have little ones, you have sticky boogers that will not wipe off. Rub a Q-tip around the inside of the nose and it collects those slimy things!
Faucets & Drains – Find it hard to get it clean around faucets and drains? Q-tips!!
Crevices – Dashboard, computers, televisions, etc. I get into those tiny spots with a trusty Q-tip!
Zits! – Every product says to put it directly onto the blemish, but the nozzle is much too big and you get it everywhere. Use a Q-tip to dab clearing product directly onto pimple!

Now, I don’t have a list for it, because frankly I do not use Vaseline very often. I use it to get gum out of hair but that is about the extent of my uses. So, how to win your own box of Unilever Beauty Products…

You may do any or ALL of the following for chances to win!

Leave a comment telling me YOUR favorite Vaseline use, one comment per use- it gets tricky because duplicate uses will be removed before I determine a winner! Also, remember this is a family friendly website!
Leave a comment telling me YOUR favorite Q-tip use, one comment per use – it gets tricky because duplicate uses will be removed before I determine a winner!
Spread the word about this review by: email, forums, blogging, Digg, or putting the link in a meme. (one entry per thing done – bonus entry for blogging about it)
You may tweet daily using the following tweet:

RT @momof3boys3702 win a box of Unilever Beauty Products from 3 Boys and a Dog! at http://tinyurl.com/yf6walf

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CONTEST WILL CLOSE Friday, November 6th.

Filed Under: Beauty / Spa, Giveaways, Reviews Tagged With: Beauty / Spa

CLOSED: Aveeno Nourish+ Review and Giveaway

October 3, 2009 By Kelli 34 Comments

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED! WINNERS WILL BE POSTED NEXT WEEK.

This contest is not part of the Spooktacular Soiree. This will end on Oct 9th at noon!

Thanks to Bzz Agent, I was able to review the Aveeno Nourish+ Revitalize Shampoo and Conditioner.

Here is what the Aveeno Nourish+ site has to say:

Only AVEENO^® has harnessed the power of ACTIVE NATURALS^® Wheat Complex in formulas proven to target and fortify the weakest parts of hair, restoring it in just 3 washes. Build shiny, strong hair with life with the AVEENO^® NOURISH+ Hair Care Collection.

Mom Says: I use my straight iron, blow dryer, and curling iron religiously. If I am not using those items then my hair is in a bun, ponytail, or braid(s). Consequently, I am really rough on my hair. I am always looking for an affordable product that will help “revitalize” my hair. Why does it seem that your hair looks so nice after you get it professionally done but even if you purchase the exact same products, it never looks as healthy again?

I have literally tried a million hair care products from hot oil treatments, to vitamins, to masques. Some make my hair feel really nice and others make it look really nice. I like Pantene, it does work but I have found that I have to switch it every month or so to something else or it starts to slack off. I do not know why, I only know this is true. Then, it takes the full 14 days to get it back to par. The Aveeno Nourish+ claims 3 washings and they aren’t lying. My hair is definitely healthy looking, shinier, and softer. It isn’t so good it is a miracle, but I do believe it is better. Now, will it continue to improve or will I need to switch in a few months? I have no idea, but if I do need to switch, I know what I can switch to. LOL! Besides, the Aveeno Nourish+ is very affordable at about 7 dollars a bottle!

Guess what, I have 6 sample packs that include a 1 dollar off coupon and 2 travel sized sets to give out! That is a total of 8 winners. So, who wants to win?

REQUIRED: Go to https://www.chatthreads.com/?cid=101289519372 and complete the survey. If it asks for your Conversation id, please enter the following #

101 289 519372

Then come back and leave a comment confirming.

BONUS: Are you likely to try Aveeno? Why or Why not?

Good luck! This contest will end on Friday Oct 2nd at 12 noon. Since I am mailing myself I will mail pretty much anywhere.

Filed Under: Beauty / Spa Tagged With: Beauty / Spa, Giveaways, Reviews

BONUS Day #29 Dove Body Washes with Nutrium Moisture Review & Giveaway

September 29, 2009 By Kelli 63 Comments

Welcome to the Back 2 School Blog Bash 2009 – 30 Days of Giveaways, at 3 Boys & a Dog!THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED!

Dove’s 50-year heritage in cleansing and caring for skin continues to be on forefront of skincare innovations, so it’s no surprise that the brand has discovered how to restore skin’s natural moisture while cleansing (with body washes). Minimizing protein and lipid damage while cleansing is critical for maintaining healthy skin.

Mom Says: I LOVE the gentle exfoliating wash! Unfortunately, in our house we are using all three. LOL! The baby is using the Sensitive skin and my husband is loving the Deep Moisture. As with all Dove products, the smell is very clean and not at all overpowering.

NEW Dove Body Wash with NutriumMoisture™:

Repairs and maintains skin’s protective layer during cleansing
Unlike moisturizers in other body washes, Dove Body Wash with
NutriumMoisture™ penetrates surface skin deep down to replenish and nourish
Clinically proven to significantly reduce dryness and improve moisturization
Available in Deep Moisture, Sensitive Skin and Gentle Exfoliating

Don’t forget to go back to the main post to learn how you can win one of the following prizes:

Seagate 500 GB Drive

Casio Baby G Timepiece

Roxio Photo Show 1 Year Membership!

http://momof3boys3702.blogspot.com/2009/07/back-2-school-blog-bash-2009-month-of.html

Now, on to how you can win THIS prize: A complete collection of Dove Nutrium Moisture Body Washes

REMEMBER: All Back 2 School Blog Bash Giveaways are open to USA and CANADA!

REQUIRED: Visit the Dove Nutrium Moisture site then leave me a comment

BONUS #1: Take the Skin IQ quiz and leave me a comment about it.

Other bonus entries:

#1. Spread the word about this review by: email, forums, blogging, twitter, Digg, or putting the link in a meme. (one entry per thing done)

#2. Follow my blog.

#3. Subscribe to my RSS feed.

#4. Follow me on Twitter

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#6. Put my button on your blog.

#7. Leave a comment on any other post (excluding giveaways!)

Filed Under: Beauty / Spa, health Tagged With: B2SBB09, Back 2 School Blog Bash, Beauty / Spa, health

BONUS Day #28 Corrective Skin Care Review & Giveaway

September 28, 2009 By Kelli 93 Comments

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED!Welcome to BONUS DAY NUMBER TWENTY-EIGHT of the Back 2 School Blog Bash 2009 – 30 Days of Giveaways, at 3 Boys & a Dog!

Real Change For Your Skin

Get ready to experience the difference of brand new skin through the Corrective Skin Care program. In-office treatments, such as microdermabrasion, facials and glycolic treatments and a full line of organic skin care products and specialized treatments developed and custom formulated by skin veteran Gale Roberts with unique ingredients to give your face real change with a new clarity, youthfulness and overall healthiness you never knew your skin could have. Whether your face needs to be rejuvenated, is acne prone or suffers from pigmentation, CSC gives your skin real results you can see and feel.

Mom Says: My skin was beautiful when I was a teenager. Not a blemish anywhere.. which I guess is good because I was very vain then. LOL! Now that I am an adult with 3 children, it has gone totally nutso!

Brooke sent me the following items to test out:

Cranberry Facial Cleanser: All skin types highly concentrated gel cleanser removes make-up without drying skin. Contains antioxidants to help irritated skin. Regular Price: $32.00 on SALE right now for $27.00

Damage Control Wash: Skin that has been damaged by the sun, chemical peels or laser treatment needs special care to heal and restore its healthy appearance. That’s why Damage Control Wash is specially formulated with natural skin healers L-Lysine, shea butter and the calming power of chiromatherapeutic oils to give skin a helping hand in repairing itself along while natural skin brighteners to restore your skin’s glow. Price $32.00

Tea Tree Scrub: Feel the cleansing tingle of eucalyptus with this invigorating scrub that utilizes tea tree oil, a natural antiseptic and skin soother to dissolve bacteria and calm skin that’s been irritated by dryness, acne or rosacea. Price $35.00

The Tea Tree Scrub is by far my favorite! If you buy your skin care products in a department store, then you know that the above prices are very competitive! I had been using a facial scrub by Estee Lauder and it costs $49.50!

Don’t forget to go back to the main post to learn how you can win one of the following prizes:

Seagate 500 GB Drive

Casio Baby G Timepiece

Roxio Photo Show 1 Year Membership!

http://momof3boys3702.blogspot.com/2009/07/back-2-school-blog-bash-2009-month-of.html

Now, on to how you can win THIS prize: A set of skin care products for your skin type!

REMEMBER: All Back 2 School Blog Bash Giveaways are open to USA and CANADA!

REQUIRED: Fill out the Online Skin Advisor to find out which products are best for you. I am ready to try my recommended Eye Silk.

BONUS #1: Follow Corrective Skin Care on Twitter and tweet the giveaway. Optional Tweet, just copy and paste: