Monday, June 30, 2014

My Summer Reading List

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I am a very eclectic reader. On the tab "The BookEnds" you can see what's on my nightstand and what I just finished reading. When it comes to choosing books, I am all over the place. However, this summer I decided to choose a series and after watching the movie Jack Reacher and finding out it was a very popular character from a book series, I decided to make it my Summer Reading List.


All this books are on paperback sitting on my night stand or ebook versions on my Kindle. I travel a lot and having this available electronically is very convenient. 


What's in your list? Any suggestions?


Blogger Opp: Sign up – Target Gift Card $100 Giveaway



Blogger Sign up!


We are giving away 
a

Target Gift Card $100



Info:
-2 Free links with announcement (Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest)
Get the promotional announcement here
The announcement is required or you can pay $5.00 waiver fee

-Giveaway Date:  July 7  to July 21

-Co-host $10.00 (include)
  10 Links (no google links or personal social media pages)
  2 Co-host pages


-Extra links $3.00 (up to 3 links)

Send payment to melisurveys1978@gmail.com
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Saturday, June 28, 2014

Pick Your Epiphanie Bag Giveaway (ends 7/12)


Pick Your Epiphanie Bag Giveaway



Epiphanie was started four years ago by professional photographer Maile (pronounced Mylie) Wilson. At the time, there were no cute camera bags for women. She hated lugging around a separate, bulky man-bag. So she'd end up leaving her camera at home or shoving it into her purse wrapped up in whatever was nearby; a towel, sock, sweatshirt.
Obviously that isn't the best way to protect expensive gear. When she realized that stylish camera bags for women didn't exist, she decided to create her own line. And it was obvious that she wasn't alone in a need for them. When Epiphanie launched in 2009, there were already almost 10,000 people on the waiting list, with all kinds of funny stories about the different things they used to wrap up their cameras: diapers, pot holders, even maxi pads! Four years later, the collection has expanded from three to twelve styles and over 60 different bags that accommodate cameras, laptops and even backpacks for men.

Prize: Winners Choice of Epiphanie Bag from Available Stock
Dates: 6/28-7/12
Open to: US Residents 18+
Enter to win using the Giveaway Tools Widget below. Good luck!
 
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Disclosure: Desafio did not receive compensation for this post and is not responsible for prize fulfillment.
 

Friday, June 27, 2014

Cate & Chloe VIP Membership Giveaway (ends 7/12)


Cate & Chloe VIP Giveaway


Sponsor: Cate & Chloe

The visionaries of Cate & Chloe began the company with one simple clear concept in mind: to create stylish yet affordable jewelry women could wear every day. In the fast paced world we all live in it is often times hard to find time or money to have that perfect jewelry piece or accessory for that special occasion or just simply to wear confidently around town.
Cate & Chloe VIP Benefits
Prize: Cate & Chloe 1 Month VIP Membership
Dates: 6/28-7/12
Open to: US Residents 18+
Enter to win using the Giveaway Tools Widget below. Good luck!
 
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Disclosure: DESAFIO did not receive compensation for this post and is not responsible for prize fulfillment.

Blogger Opp – sign up for the Back to School Tech-Style Event

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Back to School Tech-Style Event

Organized by: Mom Powered Media

Grand Prize: $500 Visa Gift Card + HP 14" Chromebook PC

20 Additional BTS Prize Package Winners

Event dates: 7/15 - 8/15

Giveaway is open to US and Canadian Residents.

Saturday, June 21, 2014

Celebrate the Summer Solstice


Some Ideas to celebrate the Summer Solstice?
  1. Host a bonfire or have a BBQ. Invite family and friends over to roast marshmallows, hot dogs, or kabobs. 
  2. Plant a tree. Or a flower, or small bush.
  3. Pamper yourself. After all those bitterly cold winter days, why not do get a massage or manicure and pedicure and invite a friend or make it all about yourself.
  4. Take in some sun. Go to the beach, the park, have a picnic and if you don't want to be outdoors get a sun catcher and hang it on the window or balcony, grab a book or just listen to your favorite music and just enjoy the day!
  5. Go camping. Enjoy the longest day of the year outside watching the sunset and the fireflies start to light up the sky!
How will you celebrate this year’s Summer Solstice?

La Mer Brooklyn Mix Up Wrap Watch Giveaway!! (us/can)

La Mer Watch
 

Welcome to the La Mer Brooklyn Mix Up

Wrap Watch Giveaway!!

 

Hosted by: BarefootinBlueJeans.com

Sponsored by: La Mer Collections

  BarefootinBlueJeans, La Mer and a whole bunch of awesome bloggers are offering you the chance to win this amazingly beautiful Brooklyn Mix Up Wrap Watch! This watch is sure to please anyone looking for a versatile addition to their wardrobe. Read a full in depth review of this amazing watch HERE

Watch Details:

  • Extra-long soft Blush-Cognac Mixed Layer Leather strap. 22" long, .5" wide strap and .25" top layer on strap
  • 14K gold rivets
  • La Mer Collections' Signature 14K Gold Plated Odyssey Watch Case, 1.125" in diameter and .25" thick. Splash proof and contains a Japanese Movement
  • Bubble Mineral Glass Crystal
  • Nickel Free.
  • 14K Gold Malibu chain attached directly to watch case and buckle.
  • Due to the handcrafted nature of this product, each watch may vary slightly. Made in the USA.
La Mer Watch Giveaway
 

About the giveaway:

One lucky reader will win this beautiful Brooklyn Mix Up Wrap Watch from La Mer. The giveaway is open to residents of the United States and Canada. The giveaway will run from June 19th 2014 to July 10th 2014 12pm est. Must be 18 + to enter, and use the Giveaway Tools widget below. Good Luck!  
I have not been compensated for this post. All opinions and experiences are my own. Confirmed Winner(s) will be contacted by email and have 48 hours to respond before a new winner will be drawn. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. The sponsor(s) will be responsible for product shipment to winner(s) of the giveaway. Sponsor will be responsible for prize fulfillment. This event is in no way associated with, sponsored, administered, or endorsed by Facebook, Twitter, Google, Pinterest or any other social media network. For questions, or to have your product featured on BarefootinBlueJeans you can Email Jeanna @ BarefootinBlueJeans@hotmail.com

Friday, June 20, 2014

Tree Swinging Giveaway (US Only) Ends 7/5

I love tree swings, The height that you can go and the absolute freedom it brings. I grew up with a variety of tree swings. There are so many different kinds and variations and everyone is unique and absolutely fun.
Tree swinging time Giveaway
To help celebrate Summer Fun Shiver me Splinters And Economical MommyAre happy to team together to bring you a tree swing like no other.
Shiver Me Splinters creates fun and unique circular disc tree swings, each one hand crafted.
They are very sturdy 'even for an adult to swing on.' They also come with rope, so the moment your tree swing arrives all you have to do is find the perfect branch and hang her up.
To read more about this tree swing from Shiver Me Splinters head on over to Economical Mommy.
To Enter this Summer Fun Giveaway you must be 18+ years of age and live in the US. Giveaway will run from Midnight on June 20th until July 5th at noon. You can enter every day for more chances to win.
Enter Below.

Free Blogger Opp: Summertime Fun Giveaway (sign-Ups Close 6/25)





We are excitedly gearing up for our Summertime Fun Giveaway hosted by Life in a House of Testosterone from July 1, 2014 to July 15, 2014 - and we want YOU to be a part of the exciting fun! 

We are looking for BLOGGERS and SPONSORS who would like to participate in our event.

We currently have a great group of bloggers signed up to promote the event and share with their fans via their blogs and social media, and we want YOU to join us!

Sponsors - if you have a product that you would love to provide to be included in the prize package in exchange for 2 weeks of FREE ADVERTISING - we want YOU too!

Check each of the respective sections below that apply to you for more information and links to sign up!

BLOGGERS INFORMATION


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Choose two free links if you sign up to participate in this blogger opp! You can choose Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or Instagram as your free links with the announcement post GRAB IT HERE

If you do not wish to post the announcement, you can submit the $5 waiver fee via PayPal.

This giveaway will run from July 1, 2014 to July 15, 2014. Signups close on 6/25. Giveaway open to Continental United States.

Co-Host spots are available for $5 and include 5 links (no Google+ links please) in addition to the 2 free links for 7 links total. Links available for co-hosts are Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Newsletter Subscription, Instagram, Bloglovin, Picket Fence, or Networked Blogs.

Extra links can be purchased for $1.00 each, up to 3 additional links.

Payments should be sent via PayPal to admin@lifeinahouseoftestosterone.com and if you have any questions about this event, please email kimatliah@gmail.com directly. Thank you for helping to promote this event!

Sign up for to help promote this event by CLICKING HERE!

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SPONSORS INFORMATION

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As of today's publication, we have a great group of active bloggers signed up to help promote this event. What that means to YOU is 14 days of free advertising with a reach of over 550,000 subscribers! More bloggers are signing up to promote the event each day - and we want to make this giveaway the best of the summer!

We need YOU to help us make it the best possible event! If you have a product or a client who is looking to break into the market and the blogging world in a BIG way - participate in our event by offering a product to include in one, two or all three prize packages that we will be giving away!

In exchange, your product and company will be highlighted in the giveaway's prize description (see this post for an example) and your website will also be linked to the description along with any reviews that we may have done on your product in the past or in the time period leading up to this giveaway. We are always happy to work with our sponsors to promote their products! Bloggers are asked to promote the event at least 3x per week and Life in a House of Testosterone will be promoting daily on various social media sites and talking about the prizes being offered in the giveaway.

Sponsors are asked to please complete the form here as it will streamline our organization of the products to ensure that we have your contact information and everything we need in order to promote your brand! We are EXCITED to work with you!

Winners will be chosen on July 16 when the event has ended. Winning entries will be verified and then the winner will be notified via email and social media that they have 48 hours to respond and claim their prize. Once the winner has responded, their information will immediately be forwarded to the sponsor for shipment of the product offered. In the event the winner does not respond within 48 hours, another winner will be randomly chosen, verified and notified.

Let’s welcome summer in with a BANG!


























Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Kindle Fire HD #Giveaway

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Welcome to the Kindle Fire HD Giveaway!

Organized and hosted by Summer That

Co-Hosted By:

Army Wife To Suburban Life and Failing Perfect

The new Kindle Fire HD is a full-featured HD tablet at an SD price. There's more to enjoy than ever before with a stunning HD display, faster performance, longer battery life, and lighter design. Use your new Kindle to read your favorite books, watch your favorite movies, connect with friends on social media and more!

One lucky reader will receive a Kindle Fire HD 16GB WiFi!

Retail Value $169
Enter the rafflecopter below for your chance to win.
Giveaway ends June 30th at 11:59pm, open to US residents, ages 18+.

Good luck!

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Disclaimer: The participating bloggers were not compensated for this post. We are not associated with any of the companies named above. No purchase is necessary to enter. One entrant per household. Void where prohibited by law. The odds of winning are based on the number of entries received. Confirmed Winner(s) (by Random.org) will be contacted by email. Winner(s) have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. SummerThat.com will be responsible for product shipment to winner(s) of this sweepstakes. Co-hosts and other blog participants are not responsible for product shipment/delivery. This event is in no way administered, sponsored, or endorsed by, or associated with, Facebook and/or Twitter, Google, Pinterest. This disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
Please contact SummerThatBlog@gmail.comwith any questions

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Infographic: The Miracle of Clean Water

Clean draining water is something we all take for granted. We turn on our faucet and it's there. We don't know any different.  As society developed throughout the 20th century, public drinking water has come a long way. However, there are still many risks associated with drinking water from the tap. As public water systems cater to larger populations with each passing year, is drinking city water worth the risk?

The Miracle of Clean Water Infographic


Presented By Pelican Water

June Kindle Fire HDX Giveaway ($299 value)

Enter to win 1 of 2 great prizes. Winner’s choice of a Kindle Fire HDX or $229 Amazon Gift Card or $229 Paypal Cash! 

 The first prize is available via the rafflecopter below. The 2nd is available only to bloggers who post about this giveaway. You can find info on how to enter the 2nd giveaway in the rafflecopter.

  June Kindle Fire  

Win a Kindle Fire HDX, Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash ($229 value)

The winner will have the option of receiving a 7" Kindle Fire HDX (US Only - $229 Value)

  
  Or $229 Amazon.com Gift Card (International)

  
  Or $229 in Paypal Cash (International)


Sponsors 

  Sign up to sponsor the next Kindle Giveaway here: http://www.iamareader.com/category/kindle-giveaway-sign-ups   

  Giveaway Details 1 winner will receive their choice of an all new Kindle Fire 7" HDX (US Only - $229 value), $229 Amazon Gift Card or $229 in Paypal Cash (International). 

 There is a second separate giveaway for bloggers who post this giveaway on their blog. See details in the rafflecopter on how to enter to win the 2nd Kindle Fire HDX 7", $229 Amazon Gift Card or $229 in Paypal Cash. 

 Ends 7/15/14 

 Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader and sponsored by the participating authors & bloggers. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.


Monday, June 16, 2014

Seal Of Steal Training Program Review and Giveaway

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Sponsored by SEAL Training Academy

&

Hosted by Economical Mommy

Do you still want to get fit for Summer? Well here is your chance to win a month of fitness from Seal Of Steal Training Academy. A navy boot camp, Lots of exercise, navy style. Get your butt kicked and get in shape all at ounce. With Seal Training Academy. You will be running, walking, jump roping, you will be doing crunches, squats, planks and even MORE! Seal Training Academy gives you a day by day routine along with a week by week routine. It keeps things different and changes it up so you will not just lose the weight but you will lose the inches. As always do talk to your doctor before starting any major exercise program.
If you would love to win this amazing program for a month. Enter the giveaway below!
Giveaway is open worldwide and open to individuals that are 18+ Giveaway runs from 6/16 - 6/30 Winner will have 24 hours to respond or another winner will be selected.

Blogger Opp: Sign up – Best Buy E-Gift Card $100 giveaway



Blogger Sign up!


We are giving away 
a

Best Buy E-Gift  Card $100
(2 code for $50 each, both can be used together online or at the store)


Info:
-2 Free links with announcement (Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest)
Get the promotional announcement here
The announcement is required or you can pay $5.00 waiver fee

-Giveaway Date:  June 30 to July 14

-Co-host $10.00 (include)
  10 Links (no google links or personal social media pages)
  2 Co-host pages


-Extra links $3.00 (up to 3 links)

Send payment to melisurveys1978@gmail.com
If you have any question, please email me at nysavingspecials@gmail.com

Infographic: The Electric Slide - Where America's Energy Goes

America's consume huge quantities of energy every day. How much if that energy costing you? Check out the infographic below to learn how to cut back your energy costs.

The Electric Slide (Infographic) | Where Americas Energy Goes

Presented by Americantrainco.com

Saturday, June 14, 2014

Blogger Opp Kindle Fire HD Giveaway Starts 6/16

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Kindle Fire HD Giveaway Event

Hosted by Summer That

Kindle Fire HD 8GB - WiFi Retail Value - $139

Open to US Residents - 6/16 - 6/30
Free link with announcement post OR pay $5 fee (Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest) Get announcement HTML here
Additional Links $2/ea. (Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest)
Host/Follow Pages - $10/ea.
Co-Host Pages - $20/ea. - Includes 4 links, 1 host/follow page, and a backlink on all participating blogs
Referral Prize - Refer the most people to sign up and get 2 free links!

SIGN UP HERE

Contact summerthatblog@gmail.com with any questions

Cilantro Essential Oil Uses

Disclosure: Some content includes links to sponsors or affiliates, which give me a small percentage of the sale. You are not obligated to use these links when you make a purchase, but when you do so it helps to support this site, so thank you!


CilantroEssential Oil is the Item of the Week at SparkNatural.com and EO you should get to know!

Cilantro is the name for the leaf of the plant Coriander and it is used in Asian, mexican, Indian, Tex Mex, Caribbean, and North African cuisines

Cilantro is a remarkable heavy metal detoxifier as it has been found to remove heavy metals from the body. These metals usually enter the body through consumption of non-organic food, using conventional water supplies, eating fish, using deodorants, smoking, cooking in aluminum vessels or aluminum foil, taking over the counter drugs like antacids, using vaccines or metal fillings in teeth. They cause serious heart problems like cancer, brain deterioration, emotional problems, heart, kidney and lung diseases, and weak bones.

Cilantro has the ability to mobilize mercury from the brain and central nervous system by separating it from the fat tissue and transferring it into the blood and lymph where it gets removed. Can provide relief from mercury poisoning and toxicity. The different chemical compounds in cilantro bind to toxic metals and help with their removal by loosening them from the tissues.

Antibacterial and Antifungal: Cilantro contains an antibacterial compound called dodecenal which can kill salmonella bacteria and prevent salmonella poisoning. Its 
anti-bacterial properties help to improve oral health. The antimicrobial substances present in it help prevent and cure smallpox as well as relieve diarrhea if caused by fungal or microbial infections.

Other benefits: Analgesic, antioxidant, antispasmodic, aperitif, bactericidal, digestive, carminative, fungicidal, revitalizing, stimulant and stomachic.

Typical Applications: Arthritis, colds, colic, diarrhea, exhaustion, flatulence, flu, infections, migraine, muscular aches and pains, nausea, neuralgia, poor circulation, rheumatism, and stiffness.

How to use:

  • Add 1 drop to your juicing or smoothie routines!
  • Add 1 drop Cilantro and 1 drop Peppermint to 1 tablespoon organic coconut oil for a cleansing oil pull!
  • Add 3-4 drops in the diffuser or mix with citrus essential oils for a fresh, herbal aroma.
  • Dilute 1-2 drops with fractionated coconut oil and apply topically to desired area.
  • Cilantro makes a good addition to a digestive blend.


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