Reading Glasses Shopper Give-Away

I have never had to wear glasses but I'm afraid that the time is coming that as I inch closer to the big 4 0 the need is becoming more evident! I spend a fair bit of time using the computer and apparently this isn't the greatest for ones eyes.


Reading Glasses Shopper supplied me with a pair of their Computer Readers to try out. They have some fun frames to choose from. I went with the Floral Computer Reader.

Here is the description from the web site: These perfectly designed reading glasses offer you choice of magnification at the bottom of the lens, while the top of the lens is optically corrected for your middle vision (in other words, computer distance). Simply choose the power that works best for reading books or magazines, and the top part of the glasses will be automatically correct for anything you would need to read in your middle vision. *Please note: these glasses cannot be ordered with a specific power on the top part. Please choose your optimal reading power (lower section of the lens).

I have found that they take some getting use to but I think that is reasonable for someone who doesn't normally wear glasses. I love that they are so pretty and over time I'm sure that they will help protect my vision. To the left are The Brooke reading glasses. They were my second favourite pair.

As you look into getting your own reading glasses, you may want to check out these following glossaries.

Eye Health Glossary

Reading Glasses Glossary

Check out their Spring Break sale going on right now. They are offering 15% off sitewide! I was unable to locate an end date for this discount.

The Give-Away - one blessed reader will win a $20 gift certificate to Reading Glasses Shopper! Just visit their site and tell me what pair of glasses you would get with your gift certificate.

Extra Entries:

*Follow Reading Glasses Shopper on Twitter.

*Friend Reading Glasses Shopper on Facebook.

*Subscribe to Reading Glasses Blog.

Open to U.S.A. and Canada. Contest ends March 30th.

Review by DeAnna - Ontario, Canada This review is my own personal opinion! ;-)

Affordable Scarves!!

I received the lovely Linen Floral Scarf from Affordable Scarves for this review. I absolutely love it! I have never really worn scarves except for on those really cold days in the Winter. You know, because is was necessary to stay as warm as possible.

I have noticed that the wearing of scarves is definitely "in" right now. I love how they look on others and was beginning to look around to buy one (or two) for myself. The hardest part is choosing what colour or style to go with. We are on the threshold of Spring, so I went shopping in Affordable Scarves Spring collection. Green seems to be becoming my new favourite colour so that narrowed down my search even more.

I love my new scarf. It is beautiful and light weight. Affordable Scarves has a great selection of styles and colours for you to choose from. I am certain that you will not be disappointed in their selection!

For you history buffs and those who continually like to learn new things, you should check out the Time line on the history of scarves! Something else you may want to see are their videos on How to tie scarves. We're all about education here! LOL

The Give-Away
One blessed reader will win a $20 gift certificate from Affordable Scarves! Mandatory entry: check out their site and let us know what your favourite scarf is!

Extra Entries:
* Follow @affordscarves on Twitter
* Subscribe to the AffordableScarves blog
* Friend Afforable Scarves on Facebook

Open to U.S.A. and Canada. Contest ends March 26th.
Review by DeAnna - Ontario Canada. This review is my own personal opinion.

Vemayca - Live Beautifully Organized

You would not believe how lovely this cosmetic bag is! So soft to the touch and you can just tell it is well constructed. It's perfect if you want a little something to spoil yourself or an ideal gift for that hard-to-buy-for-person. I love it. Actually, it seems almost to nice to use. LOL

I was really pleased with how it arrived, packaged neatly within this clear envelope. It was kept well protected during it's travels to me.

My favourite aspect of this product is the removable liner. You know how the inside of cosmetic bags tend to get yucky as make-up gets spilled and so on. The removable liner is a great idea. Simply detach, wipe clean and re-insert. If need be, you can even buy a package of new liners.

The Vemayca cosmetic (or accessory) bag features an innovative soft pearl liner, generous central compartment, two zippered side pockets, silver satin lining, custom metal zipper pulls and a flat bottom to stand up-right. It measures approximately 9 inches wide, 6 inches high and 2 inches deep.

Designed by a wife, mother and former American Airlines executive, Vemayca bags can be used to keep your life beautifully organized. Here are some ideas I snagged from their site:

• Baby - bibs, bottles, diapers, snacks, teething rings, wipes


• Business Travel - business cards, eye glasses, mp3 player, prescriptions, passport/tickets, vitamins
  
• Everyday - credit/gift cards, cosmetics, gum/mints, receipts, tissues


• Personal Travel - cell phone, camera, hand lotion, feminine hygiene products, delicate lingerie
  
• Beach - cash, first aid kit, paper back book, sunglasses, sunscreen, swimsuit


• School - calculator, cell phone charger, hand sanitizer, highlighter, mini-stapler, pens/pencils

The Give-Away
One blessed reader will win one Vemayca Cosmetic Bag for her very own! Nice!! Simply leave a comment telling us what you would use it for or who you would give it to.

Extra Entries:


* Follow acupofjoy on twitter, leave your twitter name in your comment.


* Tweet this give-away, one tweet per day. Include link to tweet in comment.


Open to U.S.A. Contest ends March 19th. **EXTENDED UNTIL MARCH 21ST**


Review by DeAnna. This review is my own personal opinion!
**scroll down for more give-aways Project Earth H2O water bottle and Mabel's Labels spice and canister labels** Check back often for more give-aways to come!

Project Earth H2O Water Bottle

** Winner - Congrats to Angelilee91 - **

We have a number of re-useable water bottles in our home. The kids love them for taking water to gym class and of course they are quite useful for a variety of outings.

I actually only owned one that was of the metal variety and was disappointed in it from the start. I no longer recall where I purchased it, likely a large department store chain, but it sits in the cupboard unused and unloved. The inside rim feels sharp and I always feel like it will cut my lip. It never has but I really, really don't like that feeling.


I am completely thrilled . . . as much as one can be thrilled over a great water bottle . . .with my new Project Earth H2O Water Bottle. The rim is completely smooth and doesn't feel sharp or rough to the lips. I also like that the opening is large enough to easily add ice to my drink. The bottle comes with TWO tops; a sports cap and a carabiner at no extra charge. Cool!

Here are some facts about the Project Earth H2O Water Bottle.

* Stainless steel water bottles are high-grade, 304, 18/8, 100% BPA free, 100% recyclable stainless steel. All caps are BPA free #5 polyproplene.

* $2.00 from every Ocean (blue), Earth (green) and Air (silver) is donated to non-profit environmental organizations focused on preserving our planet.

* $2.00 from every Get Pink™ bottle is donated to breast cancer research.

* 27 oz, 2 3/4" wide x 9" tall without cap and 10 3/4 with cap. Mouth diameter is 1.75" (44mm).

* Price: $15.99 which includes free S&H, both caps plus $2 goes to charity.

The Give-Away!
One blessed reader will win her very own Project Earth H2O water bottle. Simply leave a comment telling me what colour of water bottle you would choose if you won!
Extra entries:

Follow Project Earth H2O on Twitter OR Facebook.

Tell me how you heard about this give-away.

Open to U.S.A. Contest ends March 17th.

Review by DeAnna - Ontario, Canada

This review is my own personal opinion.

**If I can't access your e-mail address from your google account then you MUST leave your e-mail addy within the comment, assuming you would like to be contacted if you win! ;-) **

Sons of Thunder by Susan May Warren

Disclosure: I received this book free to review.

I'm nearly finished reading this book. A real page turner. I am enjoying it so much! I can hardly take anymore of the drama . . . but it is so EXCITING, I just cannot but it down. A beautiful young woman. Two handsome brothers. A second world war. Who will win Sofia's heart? Will she find safety and come to know that she is not poison? Who is Dino's father? Okay, well that one, I know. I just wanted to hook you. Look no further for your next good read, this is it!

About The Book
Sophie Frangos is torn between the love of two men and the promise that binds them all together. Markos Stavros loves Sophie from afar while battling his thirst for vengeance and his hunger for honor. Dino, his quiet and intelligent brother, simply wants to forget the horror that drove them from their Greek island home to start a new life in America. One of these sons of thunder offers a future she longs for, the other the past she lost. From the sultry Chicago jazz clubs of the roaring twenties to the World War II battlefields of Europe to a final showdown in a Greek island village, they'll discover betrayal, sacrifice and finally redemption. Most of all, when Sophie is forced to make her choice, she'll learn that God honors the promises made by the Sons of Thunder. 



Sons of Thunder launches the new Romantic Suspense line for Summerside Press - it will be available to purchase in Wal-mart mid-January. Also - its uniquely written - its an epic suspense story written as three novellas - 3 points of view, 3 settings.

Meet the Author
Susan May Warren is the award-winning author of seventeen novels and novellas with Tyndale, Steeple Hill and Barbour Publishing. Her first book, Happily Ever After won the American Fiction Christian Writers Book of the Year in 2003, and was a 2003 Christy Award finalist. In Sheep's Clothing, a thriller set in Russia, was a 2006 Christy Award finalist and won the 2006 Inspirational Reader's Choice award. A former missionary to Russia, Susan May Warren now writes Suspense/Romance and Chick Lit full time from her home in northern Minnesota. Learn more about Susan here: www.susanmaywarren.com


Book Link
http://brothersinarms.susanmaywarren.com

Blog Tour Read what other bloggers are saying about Sons of Thunder
http://www.litfusegroup.com/Blog-Tours/sons-of-thunder-by-susan-may-warren.html

CONTEST
Be sure to check out Susan's fun contest for the book's release: Each one of us has a wealth of stories from the past – while they might not all be as sweeping and dramatic as that of Sons of Thunder’s Sofia and the Stravos brothers (swoon), your family history is a treasure nonetheless.

Well – let’s hear them! Were your great-grandparents ‘fresh off the boat’? Was your great uncle a war hero? Did your grandmother make unbelievable sacrifices to help or protect the family? Did your father harbor a family secret until his death? Are you related to someone famous? Do you have a family treasure? Whatever it is that is unique in your family history – share your story HERE! (click on the SHARE button) One grand prize winner will receive:

• Memory Prize package containing a gift certificate to create your own hard cover photo book
• 6 month membership to Netflix (to satisfy that flick fix!)
• Signed copy of Sons of Thunder!

5 runners up will also win signed copies of Sons of Thunder!

You can also be entered to win a copy of Sons of Thunder by helping us Spread the Word during the blog tour!

TWEET THIS:(must use hashtag #SonsofThunder to be entered - no limit on entries! Tweet away!)
Please RT! @susanmaywarren launches new Romantic Suspense #SonsofThunder. Share your story 2 win a fab prize pack! http://ow.ly/1digM

eShakti Contest - Who is the eShakti Woman?

Hey, quick "hello" from my travels in Michigan!

Just wanted to let my lovely CJD readers know about the eShakti contest going on over at Brown Couch Events - my other blog. You've gotta take a minute and check it out!

Oh, and while you're here, enter the Mabel's Labels giveaway.

Tell your friends!

Cheers,
Deborah in snowy Michigan

Mabel's Labels

****WINNER****CONGRATS TO MARILYN****

Mabel's Labels - Labels for the stuff kids lose!

I was simply delighted when my Mabel's Labels arrived in the mail. They are just so fun and brightly coloured! Okay, I maybe should admit that I have a "thing" for stickers. I always have for as long as I can remember. These labels, however, are not your run-of-the-mill stickers.

You can see from the photo above the great assortment that I received. It all came neatly packaged in the fun box you see. My packet included Customized Spice and Canister Labels (only spice shown above), Bag Tags and LOL (label out loud) Labels.

I discovered Mabel's Labels a few years ago when an acquaintance of mine was organizing a fundraiser. My order from Mabel's Labels would benefit the cause. After seeing their site I was eager to participate. So I can speak with confidence when I say that these labels will stand the test of time. In fact, the labels on our winter gear have survived the winter elements and three wild boys better than some of our sleds have!

The Classic Sticky Labels are great but what I love even more are the LOL Labels, as they offer multi-colours and patterns. You have to see all the options for yourself. I have used these to label a long list of belongings that now have a chance of making it home again.

A while back I bought a set of spice containers from Tupperware. You should see the mess my spice cupboard is in. On second thought, no you shouldn't. I had great plans to "get organized" but when the spice containers arrived they didn't include any labels. *gasp* So I used masking tape. I know, tacky, eh? That's probably why my endeavour came to a stand still. That and the price of Tupperware. I could still use a couple more sets but I have to pace myself. ;-)

I was VERY excited to get my Spice Labels with my Mabel's Labels order. Look, don't they just look sharp!









Now I just hope I can complete my collection before Tupperware changes the colour they offer!

I really loved the Bag Tags too. I would have loved to have had these when the kids were babies. They are perfect for identifying diaper bags for nursery workers. *side note, Mabel's Labels would make a great baby shower gift*

There is SO MUCH more I could say on this company and the variety of great products they have to offer. Seriously, I think I'm going to order some for my niece's birthday so she can identify her school supplies, shoes, etc.

I found Mabel's Labels folks to be super helpful, they offer a fun variety of designs and have an easy-to-navigate web site. One more thing I would like to point out is if you have a child with allergies, check out their Kid Safety Products. Ingenious.

The Give-Away
And now for the best part of all!! One blessed reader will win for herself a customized set of Spice and Canister Labels. Manditory entry, visit Mabel's Labels and tell us what your favourite product is!

Extra entries:
Follow Mabel's Labels (mabelhood) on Twitter.

Fan Mabel's Labels on Facebook.

Open to U.S.A. and Canada. Void where prohibited. Contest ends March 13, 2010.

Review by DeAnna - Ontario, Canada
This review is my own personal opinion!

Here We Go!

Hello Everyone! I am excited (and a little bit nervous) about posting a few reviews here while the lovely and talented Deborah is on a bit of a holiday.

I'm not the most computer literate person there is but hope I can live up to your expectations. Be gracious! ;-)

I have several reveiws and GIVE-AWAYS coming that I know you won't want to miss. So Please Stay Tuned!!

Thanks, DeAnna