Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Beautiful You Extravaganza #Giveaway

Welcome to the Beautiful You Extravaganza Huge Giveaway Event brought to you by The Consumer Adviser. 






Win over $600 in quality skin & personal care products, cosmetics and even a gadget.  Something for everyone!





My obsession with lotions and potions took root at a very young age.  Throughout the years I've grown to appreciate that the beauty industry is big business and my hard earned money was being squandered on a lot of inferior quality products comprised of chemicals and additives.  The only consolation these products offered was a mere hope of attaining beautiful skin.  When this hope failed to transpire then I sought more of the same, and soon I found myself in dept.  Read full story here



I came away from the experience much wiser and in the end I have discovered some gems.   The purpose of this event is to put spot light the good guys.  The ones that strive to produce a top rate product without compromising at the expense of the consumer.  Products that are truly natural.  Another bonus is that these brands are also cruelty free and vegan, although in one or two cases it is product specific. 
The list includes: L'uvalla, Hylunia, SeabuckWonders, Vivoderm, Eden Allure, Moringa Source, Reviva Labs, Au Naturel Ayurveda, Annmarie Gianni.  Included in this event are Iderma for being a great overall beauty site, and ToiletTree Products for producing some amazing affordable products.






The conception of L'uvalla was the result of "outrage" in regard to lack of regulation in the skincare industry.  The words "organic" and "natural" are tend to be deceptive on labels.  L'uvalla products are truly organic, vegan, green and Bio certified and 100% natural.  Their high standards have resulted in quality products that deliver on results. luvalla.com





I discovered Hylunia via a blog promotion.  The name is derived from hyaluronic acid which is a powerful humectant.  What captivated me is that their quality line of vegan and organic skincare included anti-aging products with supreme anti-aging and age prevention ingredients such as Retinol and Peptides.   Hylunia is a perfect marriage of nature and science. hylunia.com







 You may already be aware of the internal and external benefits of Sea Buckthorn, but you may not be familiar with SeabuckWonders.  They were the first to introduce this phenom resource to the states. They offer a skincare line that is both organic and vegan.  These products are simply lovely. They're not the first skincare line I've tried containing Sea Buckthorn, but they are by far the best.   They appear to sit quietly in the background while their inferior competitors take center stage.  I hope this changes.  seabuckwonders.com







 VivodermNatural Skincare was one of the skincare lines that I came across that offered truly natural products.  So natural in fact, that a good percentage of the ingredients are actually edible.   Another example of science meets nature to produce products that are safe and effective. vivoderm.com






How do Moroccan women maintain beautiful skin among harsh arid conditions? the secret is Argan Oil.  Eden Allure obtains their argan oil straight from Morocco.  Those that work hard to produce this product, no easy task, benefit from their hard work.   Eden Allure also retains strict standard for their oil by using a production method that ensures chemicals are left out and nutrients left in the product.  The consumer is getting a high quality product at a very competitive price.  edenallure.com




Moringa Oleifera is said to be the most nutrient rich plant known. Moringa Source is a highly ethical company that happens to be the largest US manufacturer of this superfood.  Strict manufacturing standards results in a premium product.  The 100% Pure Moringa Oil is much like argan oil and contains many beautifying benefits and is very affordable.  moringasource.com





Reviva Labs has been a permanent fixture in health foods stores throughout the US for quite some time. The Organic Cleansing Milk from Reviva Labs is fantabulous.  Actually there isn't a better quality cleanser at that price on the market anywhere!  All their cleansers are concentrated, so don't let the small size fool ya, they last like forever. I also love their bar soaps and specialty products.  revivalabs.com




Based on the principle of Ayurveda, Au Naturel Ayurveda offers purely luxurious quality bath and body products with an added bonus of aromatherapy.   Naturally high quality products that offer an  extravagance without breaking the budget. aunaturelayurveda.com 





Annmarie Gianni has such high standards for her line of skincare that she wouldn't even allow the minutest trace amounts of preservatives and additives to touch her products.  This is in spite of the fact that there's a lead-way in labeling  "natural" and "organic" products.   These products truly utilizes the wonders of nature and smell lovely. annmariegianni.com




I love my beauty gadgets.  The Professional Skincare System by ToiletTree has replaced my beloved Nutra Sonic. The simple rotating technology feels amazing on my skin and gets the job done.  No need to spend a fortune this unit delivers top results at a fraction of the cost. toilettreeproducts.com


Iderma is a fantastic site for a beauty junkie like myself.  They offer a bevy of various beauty and personal care items.  Iderma provides comprehensive details for each product along with a complete list of ingredients. They also promise the best prices on all their items or they will price match.  iderma.com

Along with my own trial and error, I've been approached and sent a plethora of products.  Many claiming to be natural.  Unfortunately labels such as "natural", "vegan" and even "organic" can be deceptive.  Then there are smaller companies that produce products that are strictly natural, but they fail to really deliver a quality product.  The brands listed above have all excelled in both areas. As y'all can see it really isn't a big list.  That really says a lot about the industry.

Now all of the peoples from these fine brands have offered a little something to the fine folks out there in cyber-land.




L'uvalla has generously offered to sponsor their Balancing System which consist of three full size products each designed to hydrate all skin types.   Gentle Foaming Cleanser, Rejuvenating Eucalyptus  Cleanser and the Balancing Day/Night Cream.  Valued at $110.00



Hylunia is sponsoring their Beyond Complex C. This is Packed full of anti-aging ingredients and retails for $84




SeabuckWonders is sponsoring their Natural Skincare Program. Four full size products include: Sea Buckthorn Body Lotion, Face Serum, Face Cleanser and Body Lotion.  You can purchase this system on their site for $73.84 sold separately the products amount to over $100



Au Naturel Ayurveda is offering full size products of their SHREE Jasmine Body Cleanser, SHREE Saffron Body Moisturizer and the SHREE Revitalizing Soap. A retail value of $50.00



Reviva Labs is offering the Organic Cleansing Milk, Tan Without Sun, Under Eye Dark Circle Serum and Seaweed Soap.  This is a $51.50 value



Vivoderm Natural Skincare is offering their amazing Anti-Aging Mask.  This retails for $75.00



Moringa Source is offering 2 ounce size of their Moringa Oil and 2 ounce size of their Moringa Body Butter.  $30.00 value





Eden Allure is offering a 2.2 ounce size of their Argan Oil and two organic bar soaps. $30.00





Iderma is offering the Glow Minerals Sheer Tint Base and the Glow Minerals Under Eye Concealer. $60.00


Products are offering their Professional Skincare System.  $32.00





Annmarie Gianni is offering the Aloe-Herb Cleanser that retails for $24.95
That is over 600 hundred dollars worth of some very fine products.    Hylunia and Reviva Labs are unable to ship to Canada, so if the first winner drawn is Canadian you will receive everything listed above except the products from Hylunia and Reviva Labs.  A second winner will then be drawn and will receive those products.

The giveaway begins on 11/13 at 12:01 AM and ends on 12/11 at 11:59 PM
Use the Rafflecoptor easy entry form to enter this giveaway

This blog received no compensation for sharing this post. 
  

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Saturday, November 10, 2012

2012 Holiday Gift Ideas: Games, Movies, Music!

There are a ton of great new games, movies and music that are coming out in November, just in time for the holidays! These are the perfect gifts for the gamer, cinophile or music lover in your life! Check your local electronic stores for many bonus gifts with purchase. Many will have a steel book, download code, or extra store points during the first week of release, and many of the items listed below will be available in stores within the next few weeks!


Nintendo 3DS games ($39.99)
Paper Mario Sticker Star
New Super Mario Bros. 2
Rayman Origins

Xbox 360/PS3 games ($59.99)

Call of Duty Black Ops II
Halo 4
Assassin’s Creed III

Wii U games ($59.99) – (console from $299.99)

Super Mario Bros. U
Batman Arkham City Wii U

Movies on Blu-ray and DVD


Life and Frozen Planet combo pack on Blu-ray - $24.99
Brave (5-disc 3D Blu-ray Combo pack) - $36.99
The Amazing Spider-man – From $18.99

Music

One Direction – Take Me Home - $12.99
Christina Aguilera - Lotus - $16.99

Bonus Redemption @ Shoppers Drug Mart (Nov 10-11)

It's bonus redemption weekend at Shoppers Drug Mart this weekend for beauty products, November 10 and 11. Spend 50,000 Optimum points and get $100 off your purchase (an extra $15) or spend 95,000 points for $200 off (an extra $30). It's the perfect time to do some early Christmas shopping without spending a dime!

Call of Duty Black Ops II Midnight Launch Party @ Futureshop (Nov 12)

Futureshop is once again hosting a midnight launch party for the newest game coming out, Call of Duty Black Ops II! Happening at the Robson and Granville location in Vancouver, be one of the first to play COD: Black Ops with the street teams! There will be cool COD swag to win including an LG 47" Smart TV and home theatre system for anyone who lines up! There will be limited edition games available for both Xbox and PS3 (limit 3 per store). A bonus with purchase of the game is a Nuketown 2025 map. The line up will start at 9pm to midnight. See all you gamers there!

Nintendo DSI $89.99 @ Shoppers Drug Mart



The Nintendo DSI console is on sale this week at Shoppers Drug Mart for only a mere $89.99! This is a great price for the handheld consoles, even though it’s a few generations old. This price is comparable to the newest one that is sold at $199.99! Hurry to your nearest Shoppers because it’s sure to go fast, especially since it’s almost the holiday season and shoppers are always on the hunt for great prices on Christmas presents!

Call of Duty Black Ops II Midnight Launch @ Best Buy (Nov 12)

Best Buy is also hosting a midnight launch party for Call of Duty Black Ops II on Monday night! The Xbox street teams will be on location at the Best Buy on Cambie St starting at 9pm so you can be one of the first people to play the game. Dress up and you can win an Xbox COD package ($180 value!). One of the game developers will be there for a meet and greet at 10pm. As well, get your picture taken with a green screen to have yourself in the game! There will be swag for those who line up, including t-shirts, posters, dog tags and more! Anyone who lines up will also have the chance to win a 250gb Xbox console!

The first 100 customers to purchase the game will receive a free COD t-shirt. There will also be 10 patches and 50 posters for the first customers in line. If you're looking for a special Hardened edition of the game, there will be 10 available per store (5 for Xbox and 5 for PS3). 

Friday, November 09, 2012

Vancouver Gaming Expo 2012 (Nov 10-11)

The Vancouver Gaming Expo is here this weekend, with two days packed with games, dealers, tournaments, panels and performances. Happening at The Columbia in New Westminster, there wil be tons of things to do. Some tournaments include Halo 4, Call of Duty, and more family friendly fare like Mario Kart Wii and Super Smash Bros Brawl. Tickets are $20 for a single day pass, or $30 for the entire weekend. Sunday adult passes include up to 2 kids free (12 and under).

Keurig Platinum Brewer Giveaway

Have A Keurig Holiday Event

Special thank you to our lovely co-hosts: Spend With Pennies and My Vegan Gluten-Free Life
The Keurig Platinum Brewing System brews a perfect cup of coffee, tea, hot cocoa or iced beverage at the touch of a button. With an award-winning design, this brewer features a blue, backlit LCD display that allows you to program water temperature, set the digital clock, Auto On/Off and your favorite cup size. With the choice of five cup sizes, the Platinum brewer offers a removable drip tray to accommodate travel mugs.
Includes
  • Keurig Platinum B70 brewer
  • My K-Cup filter
  • Removable drip tray
  • Water filter kit
  • Five brew sizes: 4 oz, 6 oz, 8 oz, 10 oz, 12 oz
  • 72-oz water reservoir
  • Measures 13-1/2"L x 9-3/4"W x 12-1/2"H
  • 48 K-Cups to get you started

Now get another chance to win! One lucky reader will receive a Keurig Platinum B70 Brewer with 48 K-Cups!

Giveaway ends November 16th at 11:59pm, open to US and Canadian residents, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!

Wednesday, November 07, 2012

2012 Holiday Gift Ideas: Give the Gift of Laughter! #Giveaway

Located on Granville Island, Vancouver TheatreSports League is a big part of Vancouver's performing arts scene. Some of the funniest and daring improv is staged in this little theatre. I recently went to a Theatresports night and it was so much fun! Audience participation is encouraged, with audience members yelling out suggestions on what the actors should do in the next scene. The actors have be quick to improvise new and sometimes very random situations on the spot. Everyone was clutching their sides from laughing so hard! 

Drinks can be purchased before the show at the bar inside The Improv Centre, as well as during intermission. Several shows run on any given night, including Pants On Fire, Improv Test Kitchen and Scared Scriptless. Schedules are posted online. 

Ticket prices range from $8 to $21, depending on the show, with the option of upgrading to watch an additional show for only $5-10 more. It's a fun and different experience so why not take a friend or family member out for a night of comedy genius this Christmas? Gift cards are available for purchase as well, and it would make a great stocking stuffer!

Give the gift of laughter this holiday season!


WIN IT!

Vancouver TheatreSports League is generously offering a pair of tickets to one of my readers for a show of their choice! Enter by filling out the Rafflecopter form below. 

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Tuesday, November 06, 2012

Canucks Ryan Kesler & Trevor Linden Autograph Session (Nov 8/12)

Canucks fans, you're in for a treat! This Thursday, November 8th, you'll not only get the chance to meet one, but two Vancouver Canucks players! Ryan Kesler and former captain Trevor Linden will be signing autographs at The Bay downtown (Granville St), starting at 6:30. Shop the winter and fall collection while there, and check out product demos too! As well, there will be prizes you can win with purchase! If you make a purchase of $75 or more, you can skip to the front of the line for the meet and greet. Guys, get ready for a night of shopping!

I Bought #Halo4 at Midnight

Yeeeeah I did. How late did you stay up to play last night?

The Xbox street teams were on location, hosting a 4 vs 4 team tournament!
Master Chief made an appearance.
Picked up the game when the store opened at midnight. Also won a Halo 4 poster when my team won the challenge!

Monday, November 05, 2012

$200 Have It Your Way #Giveaway

Welcome to Jenn's Blah Blah Blog's November Have It Your Way Giveaway!

want to offer one lucky person the chance to win Anything You Want Valued Up To $200!

Thanks to these following bloggers for helping make this event possible,
What's Up - Contests, Giveaways, Promos and Deals

This is the perfect chance to get some extra money for your Christmas shopping this holiday season - $200 can go a long way! You can choose anything you want, but the $200 must cover shipping. 

Dates: 11/05/12 at 12:01 am EST until 12/06/12 at 12:01am EST Open Worldwide, must be 18 or older to enter. 

Disclaimer: This blog is not responsible for shipment of prize, nor did I accept any form of compensation for promoting this event.

Sunday, November 04, 2012

Looking for Sponsors for a 12 Days of Giveaways Event!

With the holiday season almost upon us, consumers start scouring the web for gift ideas. I'm currently looking for sponsors so I can host a 12 Days of Giveaways Event, which will showcase products and services that can be given as gifts this year. If you're a company who would like your products highlighted as a great Christmas gift, please drop me an email or fill out the Review & Giveaway request form, found on the right side of my blog. Local businesses are welcome! I look forward to working with you!

Halo 4 Midnight Launch @ Best Buy (Nov 6)

Best Buy is also having a Halo 4 Midnight launch, with stores opening at midnight, November 6. Some goodies include a free Halo t-shirt for the first 50 customers to purchase the game and a free Halo poster to the first 100 customers. There will also be a minimum of 10 limited edition Halo 4 games per store. There may be a launch party happening in your city too - check the Best Buy website for details!

A Beautiful You #Giveaway Event - Bloggers Wanted!

Welcome to A Beautiful You Giveaway Event






hosted by The Consumer Adviser

Looking to increase your network followers?  Here's you chance thanks to these amazing sponsors:

Hylunia
Reviva Labs
SeabuckWonders
L'uvalla
Vivoderm
Eden Allure
iderma
ToiletTree
Moringa Souce
Annmarie Gianni


You will receive a free network link with announcement post and event post (choices: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google Friend Connect & Picket Fence) Optional links: $2.00 next two links, one dollar for the forth link and the fifth link will be free.

Click here for the announcement code


Dates 11/12 through 12/10 
Giveaway open to both US and Canada
All Can participate


Visit this link to sign up  I will be closing the form once I reach forty participants


Hidden Treasures Candles Giveaway - Blogges Wanted!



Jenn's Blah Blah Blog and Pink Ninja Media bring you another FREE Blogger Opportunity!

FIVE WINNERS - WIN TWO HIDDEN TREASURE CANDLES!

Grow your readership, join a fabulous giveaway and offer your reader the chance to win a fabulous Prize.

FIVE WINNERS, will win TWO Hidden Treasure Candles!

Hidden Treasure Candles are always a HUGE hit!  Don't miss the chance to offer your readers the chance to win this awesome prize!  This fabulous giveaway will begin on November 20th!

       
  • FREE Facebook Link
  •    
  • $2 per/link
  •    
  • For more information or to sign up head over to Jenn's Blah Blah Blog!
  • Friday, November 02, 2012

    Halo 4 Midnight Launch @ Futureshop (Nov 5/12)

    Halo 4 is being released on November 6th, and to celebrate, Futureshop on Robson and Granville is hosting a midnight launch party. Starting on Monday, November 5 and 9pm, line up to play Halo 4 and win some cool Halo swag! The midnight opening bonuses include a steelbook case (minimum 10 per store) as well as a $10 online credit towards Tomb Rider and Metal Gear Rising. There will be a 4 multi-player Halo 4 tournament with prizes such as posters and tshirts, with the winner going home with an Xbox 360 limited edition Halo 4 console! Not only that, there will also be a random draw for a LG 47" Smart Cinema 3D LED TV home theatre system! For more details about the launch, check out the Futureshop website.

    Keurig Platinum Brewer Giveaway

    Have A Keurig Holiday Event

    Special thank you to our lovely co-hosts: Spend With Pennies and My Vegan Gluten-Free Life

    The Keurig Platinum Brewing System brews a perfect cup of coffee, tea, hot cocoa or iced beverage at the touch of a button, making life more simple. With an award-winning design, this brewer features a blue, backlit LCD display that allows you to program water temperature, set the digital clock, Auto On/Off and your favorite cup size. With the choice of five cup sizes, the Platinum brewer offers a removable drip tray to accommodate travel mugs.

    Includes
    • Keurig Platinum B70 brewer
    • My K-Cup filter
    • Removable drip tray
    • Water filter kit
    • Five brew sizes: 4 oz, 6 oz, 8 oz, 10 oz, 12 oz
    • 72-oz water reservoir
    • Measures 13-1/2"L x 9-3/4"W x 12-1/2"H
    • 48 K-Cups to get you started

    One lucky reader will receive a Keurig Platinum B70 Brewer with 48 K-Cups!

    Giveaway ends November 9th at 11:59pm, open to Continental US residents, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!

    Choose Your U! Wii U #Giveaway Event

    Choice Your U Event

    ~ Introducing the Wii U ~

    Wii U is the next great gaming console from Nintendo coming out soon. It has an innovative new Wii U GamePad controller, it will not only introduce entirely new ways to play games, it will also transform how you connect with friends and enjoy entertainment.
    Play Games
    • Discover new ways to play together with the innovative Wii U GamePad controller
    • Enjoy brand new games from your favorite gaming franchises
    • Experience up to full 1080p HD for the first-time ever on a Nintendo gaming console
    • Play almost all of your favorite Wii games & accessories on the Wii U console
    Connect & Share
    • Interact with friends, family, and people around the world via Miiverse*
    • Download add-on content, full games, classic games, and applications from the Nintendo eShop*
    • Communicate in real time with the video chat feature*
    • Make and share Mii? characters* *Broadband Internet access required for online features. For more info, go to support.nintendo.com
    Transform Entertainment
    • Search your TV, cable, video-on-demand and DVR content from one convenient place
    • Control your TV with the Wii U GamePad as a remote control
    • Browse the Internet on the Wii U GamePad and share your activity on the TV screen
    • Find, watch, and enhance your video entertainment
    Wii U GamePad Controller
    • Connects Wirelessly with both the console and the TV
    • Built-in touch screen
    • Motion Control
    • Buttons and control sticks built right in

    One lucky reader will receive a Wii U Console with Wii U GamePad Controller!

    Giveaway ends November 30th at 11:59pm, open to Continental US and Canadian residents, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!

    Thursday, November 01, 2012

    Fish Pumpkin!

    Here's a few pictures of the pumpkin I carved at work! Did you carve a pumpkin this year?