I’m excited to bring you a fantastic opportunity to see Beatriz Luengo LIVE in New York City on Wednesday, January 25! The giveaway, on behalf of Muve Music from Cricket Wireless, ends Tuesday, at 11am, EST. The winner must respond by noon to be included on the guest list.
Beatriz Luengo’s exclusive label release party will give attendees an intimate performance. Songs from her newest album, Bela y Sus Moskitas Muertas, will be featured. You can listen to her latest song, “Como Tú No Hay 2″ below.
Below I’ve noted some information about the performance.
Date: Wednesday, January 25, 2011
Time: Begins at 6pm
Location: 7 World Trade Center, New York City
Dress Attire: Casual Chic
If you are able to attend, answer the mandatory question below, for a chance to win!
Suerte! / Good luck!
MANDATORY ENTRY
Let me know why you want to see Beatriz Luengo perform in a comment below.
EXTRA ENTRY
1. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet URL in a comment. One tweet per hour till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Exclusive #Giveaway: Enter to win tickets to @EsBeatrizLuengo LIVE performance, thx to @MiCricket! http://bit.ly/BLnyc #Music #Musica #NY
2. Share this post on Google+, Stumble Upon, Technorati, Digg, and/or Facebook. 3 extra entries for each share. Just let me know you shared and your username, if applicable!
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Giveaway ends January 25, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. EST
Open to US residents only
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 1 hour to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise.
Winners will be announced on the Giveaway Winners page.
In my previous post, I mentioned how much I enjoyed Disney’s newest video game, Disney Universe. Rated E+, it’s full of wholesome fun that the whole family can enjoy! Alone or with friends, users can suit up as their favorite Disney or Pixar characters, defeat enemies, or their friends, for hours of fun! Missed my review? Click here to read my Disney Universe recap.
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Disney is giving one Latina On a Mission reader a chance to win their very own Disney Universe Wii game (Retail Value: $49.99)! To enter to win, just answer the mandatory question noted below. Want more chances to win? Read on!
¡Suerte! / Good luck!
MANDATORY ENTRY:
Go to Disney’s website look over the Disney Universe characters, and let me know which character you would like to be in a comment below.
EXTRA ENTRIES AVAILABLE FTER MANDATORY IS COMPLETED – LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY TO COUNT:
1. Subscribe to my blog via email or feed, follow my blog publicly with Google Friends and/or “Like” Latina On a Mission’s Facebook page for one (1) entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know!
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet URL in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter to win a Disney Universe video game: http://bit.ly/WiiGame Perfect for the whole family! #Giveaway #MsLatina #game
3. Leave a comment on ANY other post, dated January 5, 2011 or later, for THREE (3) extra entries. Let me know you did so in the comments below.
4. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for two (2) extra entries.
5. Share this post or another on Google+, Stumble Upon, Technorati, Digg, and/or Facebook. Each post shared gives you 3 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 2 days to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise.
Winners will be announced on the Giveaway Winners page.
As a single Mom with two boys it’s fallen to me to take them to get their haircuts at the Barbershop.
I admit the first few times I took Karl, I didn’t know the names of the styles or what was in style at the moment. I just knew he needed a haircut! Once I had Andrew, I was a pro. I could tell you the styles, what blade to use and exactly how I wanted it done.
Over the years, I watched and learned. Eventually I purchased hair clippers of my own and started cutting their hair. Those first few times were hard! The clippers were bulky, the cord was too short and their curly hair seemed to get caught in the blades.
Fast forward 10+ years and I now have the Philips Norelco DIY Hair Clipper Pro QC5530.
The Philips Norelco clippers are a huge improvement from my original clippers. The clipper has a rotating head that lets you cut around the head and neck, avoiding unnecessary slip-ups. It also has a precision trimmer attachment that gives you that clean line needed at the base of the neck, around their forehead and the sideburns. It can be used with or without a cord. Best of all, we can remove the blade and wash it, avoiding any bacteria buildup!
Perfect for your boyfriend, husband or son (minors should not cut their hair alone), the Philips Norelco DIY Hair Clipper Pro, which retails for $39.99, is a great gift for the holidays and beyond. Just make sure you include a card letting them know they can use the money they save from cutting their hair on YOU! Win-win verdad/right?
Now for the good news…Philips Norelco is giving one of my Latinalicious reader’s an opportunity to win their very own clippers right here on Latina On a Mission. To enter complete the mandatory entry noted below. Want more entries? Read on!
Good luck! / ¡Suerte!
MANDATORY ENTRY:
Let me know in a comment why you want to win the Philips Norelco DIY Hair Clipper Pro.
EXTRA ENTRIES AVAILABLE AFTER MANDATORY IS COMPLETED – LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY TO COUNT:
1. Subscribe to my blog via email or feed, follow my blog publicly with Google Friends and/or “Like” Latina On a Mission’s Facebook page for one (1) entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know!
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet URL in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter to win a Philips Norelco DIY Hair Clipper: http://bit.ly/WinNOW #Giveaway #MsLatina #Men #Dad #Teen
3. Follow @ShaveExperts and let them know WHY you want to win the Philips Norelco DIY Hair Clipper Pro. Provide me with the tweet URL in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
@ShaveExperts I want DIY Hair Clippers because _(fill in the blank)_ #Giveaway #MsLatina #Men #Dad #Teen
4. Leave a comment on ANY other post, dated December 12, 2011 or later, for THREE (3) extra entries. Let me know you did so in the comments below.
5. Share this post or another on Google+, Stumble Upon, Technorati, Digg, and/or Facebook. Each post shared gives you 3 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
6. If you’re a blogger, sign up to become a Stiletto Media blogger and grab their button. Leave me your blog link in a comment so I can verify button placement!
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Giveaway ends January 6, 2012 at 11:59 A.M. EST
Open to US residents only
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 2 days to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise.
Winners will be announced on the Giveaway Winners page.
I’m delighted to announce a new giveaway hosted by Vivemejor.com.
Vive Mejor, a division of Unilever Group of Companies, is a one stop resource for Latinas. The site offers tips, information, and advice to help us live better vidas/lives. The website is offered in both Spanish and English, making it easy for all to enjoy. You can follow them online at www.vivemejor.com, and on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, for the latest on beauty, food, and family tips from their panel of experts.
(1) The line of products from Vivemejor.com
(1) 150 Gift Card
(4) Movie tickets
Vive Mejor (Translation: Live Better) wants to make sure that you live an abundantly well rounded life; as a result, they want to provide one Latina On a Mission reader with a fabulous, fabulous – did I say FABULOUS? – gift basket filled with a ton of goodies! Just complete the mandatory entry below to enter. Want more chances? Read on!
¡Suerte! / Good luck!
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Go to Vivemejor.com, look through their pages and tell me ONE thing you learned in a comment below.
If you don’t know how to read Spanish, like many of my friends (You know who you are … Christina!) you can view the page in English by clicking the link on the upper right hand side.
EXTRA ENTRIES – LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY:
1. Subscribe to my blog via email or feed, follow my blog publicly with Google Friends and/or “Like” Latina On a Mission’s Facebook page for one (1) entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know!
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet URL in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter To Win a @ViveMejor Gift Basket Worth $250+: http://bit.ly/ViveMejor#Giveaway #MsLatina #beauty
3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for two (2) extra entries.
4. Leave a comment on ANY other post for THREE (3) extra entries. Each comment must have been posted after December 18, 2011. Just don’t forget to let me know you did so in the comments below!
5. Share this post or another on Google+, Stumble Upon, Technorati, Digg, and/or Facebook. Each post shared gives you 3 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 2 days to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise.
Winners will be announced on the Giveaway Winners page.
Disclaimer: I will receive a similar basket from Vivemejor.com. I did not receive monetary compensation for this giveaway.
A few months ago Shabby Apple sponsored a giveaway on Latina On a Mission. It was such a huge hit with our savvy, fashion conscious readers that they came back to sponsor another!
Just in time for the holidays, Shabby Apple wants you to look festively beautiful with the above Red and White Stripped, 3/4 Length Sleeve, Boat Neck Dress. The dress is generously sized to fit fuller figures and curvaceous Latina hips. Dressed up or down the dress is sure to highlight what’s important…YOU!
Want to get a closer look at the dress?
Click on the image above.
Ready to win it?
Read on!
MANDATORY ENTRY:
To ENTER to win the Shabby Apple Dress, leave a comment on this blog post, AFTER you “like” Shabby Apple on Facebook.
EXTRA ENTRIES AVAILABLE FTER MANDATORY IS COMPLETED – LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY TO COUNT:
1. Subscribe to my blog via email or feed, follow my blog publicly with Google Friends and/or “Like” Latina On a Mission’s Facebook page for one (1) entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know!
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet URL in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter to win a Shabby Apple Dress! Simple entry: http://bit.ly/SAdress #Giveaway #MsLatina #Fashion #Style
3. Leave a comment on ANY other post, dated December 12, 2011 or later, for THREE (3) extra entries. Let me know you did so in the comments below.
4. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for two (2) extra entries.
5. Share this post or another on Google+, Stumble Upon, Technorati, Digg, and/or Facebook. Each post shared gives you 3 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 2 days to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise.
Winners will be announced on the Giveaway Winners page.
Disclosure: I was not compensated in any way for the above Shabby Apple Giveaway. I hosted the giveaway because I love their style and hope you will too! Note, above links may be affiliate links. Your purchase from said links help to support Latina On a Mission at no cost to you.
The tree’s lit. The pasteles are boiling and the pernil is in the oven. We have gallons of coquito/egg nog chilling in the fridge and música/music playing.
What’s missing?
YOU!
Join us for the #CricketContigo Fiesta de Navidad / Christmas Twitter Party to talk about family, staying connected during the holidays and @MiCricket, a leading wireless provider that gives it’s customers great service and perks like:
Global Local Number that allows Cricket customer’s to set up a local number in more than 40 different countries, including the United States and Mexico, so that those calling you are charged for a local call NOT long distance!
2 new international rate plans, a Mexico rate plan and a global rate plan. Both plans include unlimited local talk and US long distance, domestic and global messaging AND mobile web.
Like always, we’ll be tweeting in English and Spanish so feel free to tweet in whatever language you feel comfortable in! / ¡Vamos a estar twiteando en Inglés y Español, así que usa el idioma en el que te sientas mas cómodo!
Pre-tweet to Win!
Anyone who tweets this post from now until the #CricketContigo Fiesta de Navidad / Christmas Twitter Party will be eligible to win a $100 American Express gift card. Winner announced during the party.
#CricketContigo Fiesta de Navidad / Christmas Twitter Party Prizes:
First Prize
One (1) Samsung Vitality Phone (or similar per market) with 3 months activation and a bluetooth headset (Approximate Retail Value: $494)
Second Prize
One (1) Samsung Vitality Phone (or similar per market), (1) digital Photo Frame pre-programmed with Cricket information, and (1) cell phone case. (Approximate Retail Value: $300)
Third Prize
Four (4) $50 Best Buy giftcards ($200 value) For you, or to use as gifts!
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 starts…. drumroll pleaseeeeeee… MANANA / TOMORROW but my readers I’m giving not one, not two, but THREE readers a chance to win an Admit 2 Advance Screening Pass. Even better, these tickets will ensure you get in if you arrive at the theater no later than 6:50pm.
In THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1, Bella (Kristen Stewart) and Edward (Robert Pattinson), plus those they love, must deal with a chain of consequences brought on by a marriage, a honeymoon, and the tumultuous birth of a child…which brings an unforeseen and shocking development for Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner).
With more of the romance, passion, intrigue and action that made Twilight, The Twilight Saga: New Moon and The Twilight Saga: Eclipse worldwide blockbusters, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1, based on Stephenie Meyer’s bestselling book series, begins the conclusion of the tale of vampire love, boundless friendship, acceptance, and finding your true self.
Btw, the books make great gifts! You can purcase the books in English or Spanish by clicking on the links below.
If so, enter to win one of THREE admit 2 Advance screening passes in New York.
Below is screening info:
DATE: November 17, 2011
TIME: 7:30 BUT ARRIVE BY 6:50 PM
NOTE: Swag will be given to early birds!
LOCATION: AMC Loews East 19th Street (890 B’way)
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MANDATORY ENTRY
Let me know in a comment… Are you excited?!
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That’s it! Easy peasy right?
Suerte! / Good luck!
As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. Winners will receive an email today, no later than 4:30pm, EST. Winners will also be announced on the Giveaway Winners page.
If you follow Sabroso Saturday, my recipe blog hop, than you’ve heard I’ve been working with PAM. As someone who used PAM before the sponsorship, I can honestly state that its been a pleasure taste testing new recetas/recipes. Even better, PAM has made clean up stress a thing of the past!
As someone who occasionally works from my home office, I can tell you dishes in the sink can distract me to no end. Each plate, pot and pan in the sink represents a new idea going down the drain, washed away with the oil used to fry tostoness/fried plantains. That is, until I discovered the new PAM. No longer do I worry about stuck on food. I no longer have to scrape and boil pots to get that pegao/burnt rice off the bottom of the pot. [It tastes so good but makes me work so hard!]
Now PAM and I want YOU to experience that same zen feeling. In fact, we are giving you not one, but TWO ways to win this Latinalicious prize pack! You can choose to enter using either mandatory entry or if you’re feeling super zealous do both! This is sure to increase your chances of winning, just keep in mind that you can only win ONE prize pack.
Curious what the prize includes? Below is a list of the items.
PAM branded spatula
PAM branded oven mitt (Love this mitt!)
Pyrex baking dish
12-cup muffin tin
PAM cooking spray
Recipe Literature
Suerte! / Good luck!
MANDATORY ENTRY ONE ( TWO WINNERS WILL BE SELECTED FROM LINKS):
Write a blog post, in English or Spanish, on how you use PAM, for a chance to win a PAM Prize Pack. Leave a DIRECT link to that post below. Just make sure you add one of the disclosures below to the bottom of your post.
English Disclosure
This post is sponsored by PAM and Stiletto Media, a community that connects bloggers with brands. I’m writing this to be entered into a giveaway hosted by Latina On a Mission
Spanish Disclosure:
Este post es patrocinado por PAM y Stiletto Media, una comunidad que conecta blogeras con marcas. Estoy escribiendo esto para una opportunidad de ganar el concurso organizado por Latina On a Mission.
UPDATE: Please, please, please read the instructions above before adding your link. Any links that do NOT go directly to a blog post that talks about PAM is NOT eligible to win and WILL be deleted.
MANDATORY ENTRY TWO (THREE (3) WINNERS WILL BE SELECTED FROM COMMENTS):
Let me know if you have ever tried PAM? If so, what has been your experience?
EXTRA ENTRIES AFTER MANDATORY ENTRY ONE AND/OR TWO IS COMPLETED – LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY TO COUNT:
1. Subscribe to my blog via email or feed, follow my blog publicly with Google Friends and/or “Like” Latina On a Mission’s Facebook page for one (1) entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know!
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet URL in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter to win a PAM gift pack! 2 Chances to Win & 5 Winners http://bit.ly/PAM123 #Giveaway #MsLatina #PAMperfection #Recipe #Foodie
3. Leave a comment on ANY other post, dated October 21, 2011 or later, for THREE (3) extra entries. Let me know you did so in the comments below.
4. Vote for me as the Best Lifestyle Blogger in the Latinos in Social Media (LATISM) Awards for FIVE (5) extra entries. To vote go to question #2, click on Migdalia Rivera – http://latinaonamission.com/ (@MsLatina), scroll down and click DONE. Click HERE to cast your vote and support Latina On a Mission. Voting ENDS October 30 so hurry to grab these 5 extra entries!
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Giveaway ends November 20, 2011 at 12:01 A.M. EST
Open to US residents only
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 2 days to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise.
Winners will be announced on the Giveaway Winners page.
Disclosure: LOAM is a Pam sponsored Blogger; however, experiences and thoughts are our own – como siempre! /as always! You can find coupons and more at PAM’s Facebook Page.
DreamWorks Pictures’ REAL STEEL, starring Hugh Jackman, Dakota Goyo, Evangeline Lilly, Anthony Mackie, and Kevin Durand, opened in theatres everywhere on October 7th. The movie, rated PG-13, is a fast paced action drama. The rating was given the PG-13 rating for “some violence, intense action and brief language.”
I had the opportunity to view the movie with my 10 year old son and another mother and child. The children enjoyed the movie fully; however, I have to admit I cringed a few times. Although, the fighting scenes were conducted by robots, except for one, I still cringed each time the blow struck its mark. I believe it was because Atom, Hugh Jackson’s robot, displayed such human charactaristics.
I do not recommend the movie for children under 10, who are senstive to violence, because it may give them nightmares. If, however, you have older children, like I do, I think its a great movie, especially for boys. I know I will be buying the movie for my tween once it comes out!
Below is a brief synopsis and trailer for the movie.
A action ride set in the near-future where the sport of boxing has gone high-tech, “Real Steel” stars Hugh Jackman as Charlie Kenton, a washed-up fighter who lost his chance at a title when 2000-pound, 8-foot-tall steel robots took over the ring. Now nothing but a small-time promoter, Charlie earns just enough money piecing together low-end bots from scrap metal to get from one underground boxing venue to the next. When Charlie hits rock bottom, he reluctantly teams up with his estranged son Max (Dakota Goyo) to build and train a championship contender. As the stakes in the no-holds-barred arena are raised, Charlie and Max, against all odds, get one last shot at a comeback.
If interested, you should definitely enter this giveaway! Perfect for that studdly man, tween, or teen in your life one Latina On a Mission reader will have the opportunity to win the following:
REAL STEEL t-shirt in adult sizes of S, M, L, XL
REAL STEEL bottle opener
REAL STEEL stickers
REAL STEEL temporary tattoos
To enter, read on!
MANDATORY ENTRY
Let me know in a comment why you are interested in this movie?
EXTRA ENTRIES – LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY:
1. Subscribe to my blog via email or feed, follow my blog publicly with Google Friends and/or “Like” Latina On a Mission’s Facebook page for one (1) entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know!
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet URL in a comment. One tweet per hour till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
ONE DAY ONLY: Enter the DreamWorks Pictures’ REAL STEEL Giveaway! http://latinaonamission.com/?p=16161 #Giveaway #MsLatina
3. Leave a comment on ANY other post for THREE (3) extra entries.Let me know you did so in the comments below.
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Giveaway ends October 21, 2011 at 12:01 A.M. EST
Open to US residents only
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 2 days to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise.
Winner will be announced on the Giveaway Winners page.
In my last two posts, see here and here, I reviewed the HP Pavilion dv6 laptop. Yet even with those two posts, I wasn’t able to touch on everything that the HP Pavilion dv6 can do! There are so many fabulous features that I’m enjoying with this laptop, like it’s
HP TrueVision Webcam for video that uses low light image-sensing technology
HP SimplePass that allows me to access my online accounts and passwords with the swipe of my finger
HP CoolSense that keeps heat away from me regardless of where or how I sit
HP ProtectSmart. It automatically prevents damage to the hard drive if the laptop is bumped or dropped – great for families!
The laptop, valued at $600, is comparable with higher end models. Its great for teens going to college, as a family laptop, for those involved in social media, as I am, and for anyone looking to purchase a top quality laptop at a reasonable price. In the end, I would recommend the HP Pavilion dv6 to anyone in the market for a laptop.
I’m also delighted to announce that HP and Intel are giving one Latinalicious reader a chance to win their very own HP Pavilion dv6 right here on Latina On a Mission!
To enter, complete the mandatory entry noted below. Want extra chances to win? Read on!
¡Suerte! / Good luck!
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MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Based on my reviews, found here and here, tell me which feature or features you love most about the HP Pavilion dv6 laptop in a comment below.
EXTRA ENTRIES – LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY:
1. Subscribe to my blog via email or feed, follow my blog publicly with Google Friends and/or “Like” Latina On a Mission’s Facebook page for one (1) entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know!
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet URL in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter to win an @HP Pavilion dv6 #LAPTOP! http://bit.ly/rep63v #Giveaway #AClaseConHPyIntel #MsLatina #Tech
3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for two (2) extra entries.
4. Leave a comment on ANY other post for THREE (3) extra entries. Each comment must have been posted after October 2, 2011. Let me know you did so in the comments below.
5. Share this post or another on Stumble Upon, Technorati, Digg, and/or Facebook. Each post shared gives you 3 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 2 days to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise.
Disclosure: Latina On a Mission received one HP Pavilion dv6 for review purposes only. No other compensation was received. Prizes and promotional support provided by HP and Intel. Thoughts and opinions of the product are always my own.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE CHANCE OF WINNING.
To Enter: Complete the Mandatory entry stipulated in the giveaway post. Extra entries, as noted in the giveaway post, are considered eligible after the mandatory entry is completed. Entry is deemed made by owner of the email account.
Time Period: This game begins on October 3, 2011 and ends on October 31, 2011 at 11:59pm EST. The winning entry for this game will be selected after said end date from eligible entries.
Prize: One HP Pavilion dv6 Laptop. Winner will be determined at a drawing to be held by Sponsor. All decisions by the Sponsor are final. Prize winner will be notified by email from Sponsor within 7 days of drawing. No cash or prize substitution, transfer or assignment by winner is allowed. HP reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal of greater value if prize becomes unavailable. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received.
Eligibility: Open only to residents of the 50 United States & Washington D.C. who are 18 YEARS OLD on the date of this game. Void in Puerto Rico, U.S. territories, possessions and where prohibited by law. Employees of HP, Sponsor, their subsidiaries, affiliates, their immediate family and household members are not eligible. Winner will be notified via email and will have to sign and return an eligibility affidavit & liability release, unless prohibited. If eligible winners fail to sign and return required documents, prize will be forfeited. All taxes are the responsibility of the winners. Entering constitutes agreement to (i) these Official Rules and Sponsor’s decisions; (ii) release of Sponsor, HP, their subsidiaries, affiliates and agents from any claim arising from entry or prize receipt or use; and (iv) Sponsor sharing winner’s email address and contact information with HP for purposes of delivering affidavit of eligibility and prize.
Sponsor and HP: This game is sponsored and administered by Latina On a Mission. Prizes and promotional support are provided and delivered by Hewlett Packard Company headquartered at 3000 Hanover Street, Paulo Alto CA (HP). Information collected by HP will be used in accordance with HP’s Privacy Policy www.hp.com/privacy HP is not responsible for Sponsor’s own use of information it collects. This Game and the Official Rules are governed by the internal laws of the Sate of California without regard to rules of conflicts of laws.
Cancellation: Sponsor or HP may amend or cancel this game at any time due to fraud, virus or system malfunction. Sponsor and HP disclaim any responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of entries.
Earlier today, I heard on the radio that the average person complains 34 minutes a day. I have to admit, I was shocked to hear the statistic and decided I needed to do something to brighten up your day and make you feel as excited about Tuesday as I am!
After drinking my very large iced coffee, I set about my day. I went grocery shopping, cooked breakfast for boys and wrote a few posts before 9 am. Talk about being productive, I feel like I’m on a roll! I also decided that today I would not complain, because I’m a contrarian and am out to prove the statistics wrong!
What about you?
I hope you feel the same way too!
If you don’t I have a few things to say that may brighten up your day…
1. The #muvete Twitter Party is TONIGHT at 7pm. Don’t miss out! Its not only a great way to learn about @MiCricket, tonight’s sponsor, but it’s also a fantastic way of meeting new people on Twitter and increasing your followers.
2. Later on this week, I am hosting the HP Pavilion dv6 laptop giveaway! Can I get a Weeeepa?!
3. If you haven’t checked the “Giveaways Around the Blog-O-Sphere, you really should. Bloggers routinely add their giveaways to the list, making it a one stop shop for anyone interested in entering giveaways.
So hope this cheered up your day! If it didn’t, heed the words of @MommyFactor and @CubanitaBean and make sure you dance!
It’s time for another fun Twitter Party, with almost $1,000 in prizes!
Hosted by Cricket Wireless, we’ll be discussing a music lover’s fantasy: unlimited music downloads.
In honor of el mes de la Independencia /the month of Independence, we want you to break free from cell phone tyranny to enjoy the following:
Unlimited songs, ring tones and ring back tones
Unlimited texting and web browsing
Nationwide Plans AND No contracts
Like always, we’ll be tweeting in English and Spanish so feel free to tweet in whatever language you feel comfortable in! / ¡Vamos a estar twiteando en Inglés y Español, así que siéntase libre de usar Twitter en el idioma en el que se sienta mas cómodo!
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To join in the Muve Music #Muvete Twitter Party you must follow the Host and Co- Hosts noted below:
This September 15, 2011, @MadresyComadres followers will have not one, but TWO, opportunities to win a $50 Kmart gift card!
To enter for a chance to win, follow the rules below. I’ll pick winner’s names from the comments on Friday.
MANDATORY ENTRY- You must do this before you can get extra entries.
Note your Twitter handle in the link below and follow @MadresyComadres on Twitter.
EXTRA ENTRIES:
View any of the Madres y Comadres YouTube videos by clicking here: http://KMRT.US/MYCYouTubeTw and leave a comment on the YouTube page. Comment must be dated September 9, 2011 or later to qualify for this giveaway.
Send @MadresyComadres a tweet, letting the world know what you thought about the video you watched. Don’t forget to include the name of the video and add #MyC to your tweet! [Limitless entries]
Tweet about the @MadresyComadres Twitter fun, by tweeting the below in English and/or Spanish. [Two tweet per hour in English and Spanish until 11:59 PM, EST on September 15, 2011]
Follow @MadresyComadres & enter to win one of two $50 giftcards! Click for details http://bit.ly/MyCtp3 #MyC
Sigue @madresycomadres y entra para ganar 1 de 2 tarjetas de regalo de Kmart de $50! Haga clic para detalles http://bit.ly/MyCtp3#MyC
¡Suerte! / Good luck!
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Giveaway ends September 15, 2011, at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US residents only
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 2 days to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise.
Winners
#219 Elena Istomina
#229 Jennifer Marie
Disclosure: As @MadresyComadres social media manager, I am compensated to promote their social media pages.
Summer is almost over and Ms. Latina’s household is in back to school mode. With that comes a long list filled with necessary items like school clothes, bookbags, shoes and sneakers, etc. etc. Technology is also a big part of what students need to succeed in this day and age. Knowing this, I was extremely excited to receive an HP Pavilion dv6 laptop for review (and a giveaway!).
Since I haven’t had much time to use all of the laptop’s features, I can’t do a full review. I can, however, tell you that the machine is ready to go right out the box! Just pop in the battery, plug it in and get ready to use this powerhouse.
The screen, a whooping 15″ diagionally, is high definition. The laptop also has the latest Intel 2nd generation core processors, which means that you can have a few tabs open at once (like I normally do!) and not have to worry that the HP Pavilion dv6 will slow down.
I also love that a free 60-day Norton Internet Security subscription is included with the laptop. I learned the hard way that this is REQUIRED when anyone, especially children, use a computer. This, along with the HP SimplePass fingerprint reader, a built in fingerprint reader that auto-populates passwords for online accounts and websites, protect you and your family’s information.
There are so many other features that I can’t wait to tell you about so stay tuned for my review of the HP Pavilion dv6 laptop and one very, very, sweet giveaway!
What do YOU look for in a laptop? Let us know in a comment!
Every Thursday from now until September 15, 2011, not one, but TWO, Latinalicious @MadresyComadres followers will have the opportunity to win a $50 Kmart gift card. That’s two gift cards on September 8, 2011 and September 15, 2011.
To enter for a chance to win, follow the rules below. I’ll pick winner’s names from the comments every Friday.
MANDATORY ENTRY- You must do this before you can get extra entries.
Note your Twitter handle in the link below and follow @MadresyComadres on Twitter.
EXTRA ENTRIES:
View any of the Madres y Comadres YouTube videos by clicking here: http://KMRT.US/MYCYouTubeTw and leave a comment on the YouTube page. Comment must be dated September 2, 2011 or later to qualify for this giveaway.
Send @MadresyComadres a tweet, letting the world know what you thought about the video you watched. Don’t forget to include the name of the video and add #MyC to your tweet! [Limitless entries]
Tweet about the @MadresyComadres Twitter fun, by tweeting the below in English and/or Spanish. [Two tweet per hour in English and Spanish until 11:59 PM, EST on September 8, 2011]
Follow @MadresyComadres & enter to win one of two $50 giftcards! Click for details http://bit.ly/MyCtp2 #MyC
Sigue @madresycomadres y entra para ganar 1 de 2 tarjetas de regalo de Kmart de $50! Haga clic para detalles http://bit.ly/MyCtp2 #MyC
¡Suerte! / Good luck!
NOTE: New @MadresyComadres Giveaway post for September 15, 2011, will go live on Friday, September 9, 2011.
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Giveaway ends September 8, 2011, at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US residents only
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 2 days to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise.
Winners:
#1: #151 Amanda Sakovitz
#2: #343 Dara Nix
Disclosure: As @MadresyComadres social media manager, I am compensated to promote their social media pages.
Every Thursday from now until September 15, 2011, not one, but TWO, Latinalicious @MadresyComadres followers will have the opportunity to win a $50 Kmart gift card. That’s two gift cards on September 1, 2011, September 8, 2011 and September 15, 2011.
To enter for a chance to win, follow the rules below. I’ll pick winner’s names from the comments every Friday.
MANDATORY ENTRY- You must do this before you can get extra entries.
Note your Twitter handle in the link below and follow @MadresyComadres on Twitter.
EXTRA ENTRIES:
View any of the Madres y Comadres YouTube videos by clicking here: http://KMRT.US/MYCYouTubeTw and leave a comment on the YouTube page. Comment must be dated August 26, 2011 or later to qualify for this giveaway.
Send @MadresyComadres a tweet, letting the world know what you thought about the video you watched. Don’t forget to include the name of the video and add #MyC to your tweet! [Limitless entries]
Tweet about the @MadresyComadres Twitter fun, by tweeting the below in English and/or Spanish. [Two tweet per hour in English and Spanish until 11:59 PM, EST on September 1, 2011]
Follow @MadresyComadres & enter to win one of two $50 giftcards! Click for details http://bit.ly/MyCtp1#MyC
Sigue @madresycomadres y entra para ganar 1 de 2 tarjetas de regalo de Kmart de $50! Haga clic para detalles http://bit.ly/MyCtp1#MyC
¡Suerte! / Good luck!
NOTE: New @MadresyComadres Giveaway post for September 8, 2011, will go live on Friday, September 2, 2011.
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Giveaway ends September 1, 2011, at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US residents only
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 2 days to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise.
Winners:
#139 Tracy Robertson
#121 Mami2jcn
Disclosure: As @MadresyComadres social media manager, I am compensated to promote their social media pages.
As the social media manager of @MadresyComadres, I’m excited to announce their weekly giveaway!
Every Thursday from now until September 15, 2011, not one, but TWO, Latinalicious followers will have the opportunity to win a $50 Kmart gift card. That’s two gift cards on August 25, 2011, September 1, 2011, September 8, 2011 and September 15, 2011.
Think $50 can’t go far? Think again! At Kmart, you can do more than you can imagine with $50!
Ready to join in the fun and enter to win one of the two $50 Kmart gift cards? It’s simple!
You can join in the all day Thursday Twitter fun by doing the below. Just don’t forget to leave a comment for everything you do. I’ll pick winner’s names from the comments every Friday.
MANDATORY ENTRY- You must do this before you can get extra entries.
Note your Twitter handle in the link below and follow @MadresyComadres on Twitter.
EXTRA ENTRIES:
View any of the Madres y Comadres YouTube videos by clicking here: http://KMRT.US/MYCYouTubeTw and leave a comment on the YouTube page.
Send @MadresyComadres a tweet, letting the world know what you thought about the video you watched. Don’t forget to include the name of the video and add #MyC to your tweet! [Limitless entries]
Tweet about the @MadresyComadres Twitter fun, by tweeting the below. [One tweet per hour until 11:59 PM, EST]
Join in @MadresyComadres Thursday Twitter #giveaway & enter to win one of two $50 giftcards! Click for details http://bit.ly/MyCtp #MyC
¡Suerte! / Good luck!
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Giveaway ends August 25, 2011, at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US residents only
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 2 days to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise.
Disclosure: As @MadresyComadres social media manager, I am compensated to promote their social media pages.
Two of my biggest household expenses are food and laundry. I’ve been able to cut back on my food shopping by using coupons; however, short of not washing clothes, I haven’t been able to cut my laundry bill. It’s an expense I learned to deal with and don’t mind paying , especially when I consider the alternative: tween and teen boy funk!
To complicate matters, both my tween and I have sensitive skin. Talk about expensive! Having sensitive skin makes it even harder for me to save on detergent, since we can only use specific brands.
I never thought that this portion of my household budget would ever see a dent until I tried the Robby Wash Fuchsia Laundry Ball Pack.
The Robby Wash Ball is a ball filled with macro-molecule pellets that can wash clothes in cold or hot water. The fuchsia ball provides advanced cleaning on dark clothes in cold water, while the blue laundry ball pack is used for normal loads in cold or hot water. You can toss either ball into your front or top load washing machine, selecting the wash cycle you would normally use. Best of all,the Robby Wash Ball is hypoallergenic and did not cause any allergic reactions in me or my tween.
Highlights of the Robby Wash Ball:
10 ounces of Robby Wash ball replaces 75 lbs. of traditional laundry detergent – environmentally friendly.
One Robby Wash ball lasts up to 12 months. The ball itself will last 3 years.
One Robby Wash ball will save more than $100+ over 120 washes
One Robby Wash ball is only $32.95 and lasts one year. This includes refills.
It is eco-friendly, hypoallergenic and safe – commonly used in Europe with baby laundry (as well as adults’ laundry).
Third party tested, proven and guaranteed to clean better than traditional powder laundry detergent.
Below I took a video of how easy it is to use straight from the box!
One downfall I did find is individuals like me who have to wash clothes at a laundramat and do more than one load at a time. The Robby Wash ball is fabulous but I normally wash about 4-5 loads at once. If I were to do one load at a time, I would spend all day in the laundry room! Based on that, I would need several kits. Sadly, the website does not sell the balls separately so you would have to purchase an entire kit for each load.
Yet even with that its still more cost effective than purchasing my current laundry detergent.
In my home we can wash 8-10 loads a week. I use 100 oz of detergent every 3-4 weeks. Each bottle cost about $17, on sale or if purchased with coupons, which means I currently spend about $204 per yr on detergent. One Robby Wash Laundry Ball costs $32.95, with free ground shipping, for a savings of more than $150 a year!
If I were to buy 4 balls for a total of $131.80, I can do all my laundry at once and save approximately $70 the first year and even more in the subsequent years. Win win in my eyes!
One Latinalicious reader will be able to win their own Robby Wash Laundry Ball Pack. Just complete the mandatory entry below to enter. Want more chances? Read on!
¡Suerte! / Good luck!
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Go to http://www.oransi.com, look through their products, and leave me a comment letting me which other Oransi product you would like to try.
EXTRA ENTRIES – LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY:
1. Subscribe to my blog via email or feed, follow my blog publicly with Google Friends and/or “Like” Latina On a Mission’s Facebook page for one (1) entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know!
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet URL in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Save money on Laundry, check out the Robby Wash ball & enter to win one of your own! http://bit.ly/GW27a #Giveaway #MsLatina
3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for two (2) extra entries.
4. Leave a comment on ANY other post for THREE (3) extra entries. Each comment must have been posted after August 16, 2011. Let me know you did so in the comments below.
5. Share this post or another on Stumble Upon, Technorati, Digg, and/or Facebook. Each post shared gives you 3 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
Giveaway ends September 12, 2011 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US residents only
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 7 days to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise.
Recently, I had the opportunity to work with Pampers on a $300 gift card giveaway, with the expectations that the card would be used to shower an expecting Mami with everything she needs to welcome her little miracle into this world. It was an opportunity I welcomed being that I know how expensive a newborn can be.
As amazing as that giveaway was, Latina On a Mission is partnering with Pampers for something even BIGGER! As part of Pampers’ Little Miracles campaign and its ongoing commitment to Hispanic babies and families, Pampers is throwing a special baby shower for a mother who is expecting her own little miracle in the coming months.
I’m excited to announce that this giveaway has TWO parts, providing two opportunities to win BIG!
Part ONE: Latina On a Mission’s Giveaway
In the first stage, Pampers wants to give an expectant Latina the opportunity to win a $500 Gift Card. Why? To prepare for their little milagro/miracle of course!
To enter the first stage of the giveaway you must meet the qualifications noted below. If you meet the qualifications noted below, or know of someone else who does, let me know by answering the mandatory giveaway question below.
Part TWO: A Personalized Baby Shower paid by Pampers!
During the second part, Pampers is working with four bloggers, Jennifer, Rory, Marcela and myself to select the Pampers’ Little Miracles campaign winner.
The winner of the $500 giftcard will be entered for a chance to win the memorable Pampers baby shower.
Why is this baby shower so special?
Winner will be featured on Todo Bebé, a leading Spanish-language baby care show that airs on the Univision network
Pamperswill provide the expectant Hispanic mother with a baby shower that celebrates her “little miracles’” arrival with her family and friends
Pampers is willing to arrange travel for up to two family members.
So call your comai/ close friend and your own Mami and tell them to be ready to celebrate, in case you win! Just don’t forget to enter Part ONE of the giveaway below!
¡Suerte! / Good luck!
GIVEAWAY QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered for this giveaway, you, or the person you nominate, must fulfill the following requirements
Age requirement: 19 and up
Must be either fluent or able to hold a conversation in Spanish
Must be pregnant and not due for delivery until late fall/early winter (Nov./Dec.)
Willing to share their “little miracle” story with Todo Bebé
Able to attend a baby shower in October (slated baby shower time frame)
Open to sharing family and friends’ contact information for baby shower
Willing to have photos posted on Facebook Pampers Latino or other Pampers media channels
To enter to win this Latinalicious baby shower read on…
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
If you are expecting, share with us what your baby means to you. Tell us why he/she is your little miracle!
If you are nominating someone else, tell us what the mother and her baby mean to you! Tell us why that unborn child is a little miracle!
EXTRA ENTRIES – LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY:
1. Subscribe to my blog via email or feed, follow my blog publicly with Google Friends and/or “Like” Latina On a Mission’s Facebook page for one (1) entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know!
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet URL in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Latina? Pregnant? Speak Spanish? Enter to win a $500 gift card AND a personlized baby shower! http://bit.ly/GW20a #Giveaway #MsLatina
3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for two (2) extra entries.
4. Leave a comment on ANY other post for THREE (3) extra entries. Each comment must have been posted after August 16, 2011. Let me know you did so in the comments below.
5. Share this post or another on Stumble Upon, Technorati, Digg, and/or Facebook. Each post shared gives you 3 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 2 days to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise.
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post created as part of the Pampers’ Little Miracles campaign. Opinions and well wishes for the birth of your little one are strictly my own!
Are you ready to kick off your stilettos, kitten heels or chanclas/slippers? I hope so because Stiletto Media is hosting an ALL DAY Twitter Party TODAY for those of you who weren’t able to go to BlogHer in San Diego!
To join in the Kick Off Your Heels (#KOYH) Twitter Party you must follow the @StilettoChat and the Kick Off Your Heels sponsors listed below.
You can join in the all day Twitter Party fun by using the #KOYH hashtag and heading over to the Stiletto Media site to complete the Mandatory entry. Between 7-10pm PST @StilettoChat will also be asking Twitter Party questions that you can answer, however, you can get extra entries throughout the day so go, go, GO!
My boys love pizza. They love pizza with pineapple, chicken, pepper, bacon, sausage, mushrooms and so much more. In fact, they’re pretty to open to eating just about everything as long as it’s on pizza and I have to admit I capitalize on that. Sneaky… hmmm maybe but its a great way to get them to try new things and eat healthier!
ReadySetEat has a Beany Mini Pizza that I plan on trying. It takes about 30 minutes from prep to their stomachs and best of all they can help out with the preparation. It may be psycological but it always seems that my kids are more willing to try a new recipe when they’ve helped prepare it.
It has five ingredients, which is the exact amount of prizes I’ll be giving away! The ConAgra Prize Packs are valued at $50 and will include: a BBQ set, plate set, outdoor table cloth, recipe cards and a sample of ConAgra products. As a Taster Tester, I’ve had the opportunity to use a few of their products, including Hunt’s, La Choy, Peter Pan, Blue Bonnet and a few others, in my meals so I can say without a doubt that the lucky winners will be excited to receive a sampling of ConAgra’s products!
To enter to win these Latinalicious prize packs read on…
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Go to ReadySetEat’s Beany Mini Pizza recipe and submit a review than come back and let me know what User name you used to enter!
EXTRA ENTRIES – LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY:
1. Subscribe to my blog via email or feed, follow my blog publicly with Google Friends and/or “Like” Latina On a Mission’s Facebook page for one (1) entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know!
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet URL in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter to win a ConAgra prize pack valued at $50! http://bit.ly/GW19a Five Winners! #Giveaway #MsLatina #food
3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for two (2) extra entries.
4. Leave a comment on ANY other post for THREE (3) extra entries. Each comment must have been posted after June 24, 2011. Let me know you did so in the comments below.
5. Share this post or another on Stumble Upon, Technorati, Digg, and/or Facebook. Each post shared gives you 3 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
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Giveaway ends July 28, 2011 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US residents
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 7 days to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise.
Stiletto Media has teamed up with VCA Animals Hospitals to present the VCA Pawfect Twitter Party. Why “Pawfect“? Because VCA believes that pet care should be perfect … ah pawfect!
As a pet owner, the care of my Toy Australia Shepherd puppies is important to me. My two puppies, Shadow and Teddy, are my babies. As a result, I want to make sure whatever Veterinarian cares for them is knowledgeable about pet care.
At the VCA Pawfect Twitter Party, pet owners will be able to tweet with Dr. Donna Spector, a VCA Veterinarian/Pet health Expert, who will be available to answer questions about VCA Animals Hospitals and any concerns you may have about your babies pets’ care.
We’ll be tweeting in English and Spanish so feel free to tweet in whatever language you feel comfortable in! / ¡Vamos a estarTweetando en Inglés y Español, asíquesiéntaselibredeusar Twitter en elidiomaquese siente mas cómodo!
Want more info on VCA before the party? Click on the links below.
After more than 35 years, Winnie the Pooh hit theaters on July 15, 2011. As an adult, you would think this wouldn’t excite me but it did! I love Pooh, Tigger (my fave!!), Eeyore, Piglet, Owl, Rabbit, Kanga and Roo and all their other friends in the Hundred Acre Wood’s.
I have to admit I used to wish I was Christopher Robin. Can you imagine me as Señorita Cristophina Robinette? I can see it now! In fact, with the Winnie the Pooh soundtrack I can sing along and believe it’s true … at least for a little while
The movie soundtrack includes new and original songs, including an original song by Zooey Deschanel, which is one of my faves. Click here to preview the Winnie the Pooh soundtrack. I’m sure after you do, you’ll be excited to find out that one Latinalicious reader will have the opportunity to win a copy of the Winnie The Pooh soundtrack AND a copy of “A Hundred-Acre Wood Treasury” from Disney Press.
To enter, read on!
¡Suerte! / Good luck!
Cool Random Tidbit: Winnie the Pooh’s main songs were written by Hispanic songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez and the latter just won the Tony for Book of Mormon lyrics!
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
EXTRA ENTRIES – LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY:
1. Subscribe to my blog via email or feed, follow my blog publicly with Google Friends and/or “Like” Latina On a Mission’s Facebook page for one (1) entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know!
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet URL in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter to win a Winnie the Pooh soundtrack and book! http://bit.ly/GW18a #Giveaway #MsLatina #music #children
3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for two (2) extra entries.
4. Leave a comment on ANY other post for THREE (3) extra entries. Each comment must have been posted after July 19, 2011. Let me know you did so in the comments below.
5. Share this post or another on Stumble Upon, Technorati, Digg, and/or Facebook. Each post shared gives you 3 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
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Giveaway ends August 7, 2011 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US residents
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 7 days to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise.
With a stellar cast, including Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, Emma Stone, Jonah Bobo John Carroll Lynch, Marisa Tomei, Kevin Bacon, Analeigh Tipton, Josh Groban, Liza Lapira, and Joey King, “Crazy, Stupid, Love” is set to open nationwide on July 29 but one Latina On a Mission reader will win an admit two pass right here! This screening pass skips lines so that you can walk up to the registration desk and walk right in, VIP style!
The movie screening will be held in Manhattan on 54th Street at 7 pm on Tuesday, July 19, 2011. Details will be emailed to the winner.
Below is the movie synopsis and movie trailer.
At fortysomething, straight-laced Cal Weaver (Steve Carell) is living the dream–good job, nice house, great kids and marriage to his high school sweetheart. But when Cal learns that his wife, Emily (Julianne Moore), has cheated on him and wants a divorce, his “perfect” life quickly unravels. Worse, in today’s single world, Cal, who hasn’t dated in decades, stands out as the epitome of un-smooth.Now spending his free evenings sulking alone at a local bar, the hapless Cal is taken on as wingman and protege to handsome, thirtysomething player Jacob Palmer (Ryan Gosling).
In an effort to help Cal get over his wife and start living his life, Jacob opens Cal’s eyes to the many options before him: flirty women, manly drinks and a sense of style that can’t be found at Supercuts or The Gap.
Cal and Emily aren’t the only ones looking for love in what might be all the wrong places: Cal’s 13-year-old son, Robbie, is crazy about his 17-year-old babysitter, Jessica, who harbors a crush on Cal. And despite Cal’s makeover and his many new conquests, the one thing that can’t be made over is his heart, which seems to keep leading him back to where he began.
Ready to enter? Read on!
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Let me know in a comment why you want to see “Crazy, Stupid, Love”
EXTRA ENTRIES – LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY:
1. Subscribe to my blog via email or feed, follow my blog publicly with Google Friends and/or “Like” Latina On a Mission’s Facebook page for one (1) entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know!
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet URL in a comment. One tweet per hour till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter to win a screening pass to ”Crazy, Stupid, Love” in #NYC! http://bit.ly/GW16a #Movie #Screening #giveaway
3. Share this post on Stumble Upon, Technorati, Digg, and/or Facebook. Just leave me the url in a comment, with your username, if applicable!
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Giveaway ends July 18, 2011 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US residents
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 7 days to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise.
I was recently contacted by Pampers to host a giveaway on Latina On a Mission. The prize a $300 American Express Gift Card for a fun baby shower for one of my readers or someone deserving within their community.
Although I am not receiving anything to host the giveaway, I had to say YES!
I know what it is to be pregnant, without the means or know how. I was there. I didn’t know what I needed. I couldn’t afford it even if I did! That baby shower gave me the essentials so that I was prepared when my son arrived.
Pampers is now extending that same excitement to one of my readers with a $300 American Express Gift Card to throw a fun baby shower for either themselves or someone deserving within their community.
Pampers is striving to give back to the community. Because of this it launched its Every Little Miracle and Miracle Missions Campaign not too long ago. As part of the Facebook Miracle Mission program (facebook.com/pampers) Pampers has taken its pay-it-forward campaign to a whole new level by giving baby showers to 1,000 moms across the U.S. After this giveaway, it will be 1,001! ¡Wepa!
Pampers is not just stopping there. It wants to also give back to the Dads and has created another mission. Mission #2 helps give dads the time they need to bond with their baby. Just by running some of some of dad’s errands, covering his late meeting at work or helping him out with some chores at home you can give him quality time with his little blessing. Pampers hopes to get 4,000 people to commit to help Dads. If they do, they will throw special Father’s Day cook-outs for dads and babies through out the country! Can I get a “Woot Woot”?
So feel free to drop by their Facebook page. In fact, “Like” it and use it as one of your extra entries below! Just don’t forget to enter this giveaway you MUST complete the mandatory entry FIRST.
¡Suerte! / Good luck!
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Let me know what you would purchase with the $300 American Express Gift Card!
EXTRA ENTRIES – LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY:
1. Subscribe to my blog via email or feed, follow my blog publicly with Google Friends and/or “Like” Latina On a Mission’s Facebook page for one (1) entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know!
2. “Like” the Facebook Miracle Mission program (facebook.com/pampers) . Make sure you also tell them THANK YOU for @MsLatina of Latina on a Mission’s giveaway or in Spanish, Gracias por el sorteo en el blog de @MsLatina de Latina On aMission. Once completed, leave a comment below with the URL and your Facebook name. (2 EXTRA entries)
3. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet URL in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Make a baby shower dream come true, enter to win a $300 Amex Gift Card! http://bit.ly/GW13a #Giveaway #MsLatina #baby
4. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for two (2) extra entries.
5. Leave a comment on ANY other post for THREE (3) extra entries. Each comment must have been posted after June 9, 2011. Let me know you did so in the comments below.
6. Share this post or another on Stumble Upon, Technorati, Digg, and/or Facebook. Each post shared gives you 3 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
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Giveaway ends July 2, 2011 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US residents
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 7 days to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise.
I’ve selected several giveaway winners. They were announced on the Giveaway Winner’s page. As previously stated, I will no longer announce winners in a separate post. Winners will now be listed on the Giveaway Winners page. To check if you won, click on over!
If you are reading this in an email, you have to go to my blog to go to the page. If you go to the header and hover over the Giveaway tab, you will notice another link appear directly below. The link is called “Winners”. Click on it to see the list of winners.
As always, giveaway winners will be selected by random.org. However, now a winner will have 7 days to provide me with their contact information. If the information is not provided within 7 days, a new winner will be selected.
This new process will make it easier for readers to see who has won a giveaway, while also steamlining the process of collecting information.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at MsLatina (AT) latinaonamission.com.
This Thursday, May 19, 2011, they will walk the Red Carpet in New York City. A select few will be in attendance, including one Latinalicious reader and their date!!!
At the Red Carpet Event, the lucky attendees will be in the VIP Fan Area Section, where they can see the 50 Mas Bellos/50 most beautiful people, snap photos of the stars, meet the new @BigoteDeLeche spokesperson (The Spanish Got Milk? Spokesperson will be announced at the Event. The individual chosen is one of the 50 most beautiful people! ) and also get Got Milk? t-shirts for themselves and their date.
Below is more information.
Must be 18 or older to attend the event.
Winner and their date must arrive by 6:45 PM.
Check in at registration is required.
Dress attire is chic comfortable since you will be standing.
Full Names of those attending must be provided once contacted.
Once notified, winner has till Tuesday, 6:00 PM, EST to respond or forfeit their prize.
Event will be held in Manhatten in the midtown area. Address will be provided to the winner when contacted.
If you qualify, avansa/hurry and enter below. The giveaway ends on Monday, May 16, 2011, at 11:59 PM, EST!
¡Suerte! / Good luck!
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Let me know why you want to go in a comment below.
EXTRA ENTRIES – LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY:
1. Follow @BigoteDeLeche and @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway saying the below. Provide me with the tweet URL in a comment. You can tweet once per hour till the giveaway ends!
I want to win @BigoteDeLeche #Giveaway & meet their spokesperson @ the People en Espanol’s 50 Mas Bellos Event! http://bit.ly/GW15a #NY
2. Subscribe to my blog via email or feed, follow my blog publicly with Google Friends and/or “Like” Latina On a Mission’s Facebook page for one (1) entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know!
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Giveaway ends May 16, 2011 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US residents
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 7 days to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise.
Released in theaters on February 11, 2011, Gnomeo & Juliet is now coming to DVD! It will be released on Blu-ray™, Blu-ray 3D™, DVD, Movie Download and On-Demand on May 24, 2011; however, three (3) Latina On a Mission readers will be able to win their very own copy DVD right here!
Uniquely packaged with families’ in mind, GNOMEO & JULIET will be made available for purchase by Walt Disney Studios as either a 3-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray 3D + DVD with Digital Copy), a 2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray 2D + DVD) and/or a 1-Disc DVD. Disney Blu-ray Combo Packs provide families with an enhanced entertainment experience – with the value and flexibility to enjoy your favorite movies on a variety of platforms of choice.
For those of you who enjoy learning more about the making of the film, GNOMEO & JULIET discs come with never-before-seen bonus features including “Elton Builds A Garden,” “Frog talk with Ashley Jensen,” and the “Crocodile Rock Music Video featuring Elton John and Nelly Furtado.”
For those who purchase the Blu-ray Disc, it includes the following features: hours of extra exclusive bonus features including alternate endings, deleted scenes and more.
2 Alternate Endings with Filmmaker Introductions
Deleted & Alternate Scenes with Filmmaker Introductions, including:
1 Alternate Opening
1 Alternate Scene
6 Deleted Scenes
The Fawn of Darkness, featuring Ozzy Osbourne
You can see the movie trailer below.
Ready to win a copy of your own? Read on!
Suerte! /Good luck!
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Let me know in a comment why you want to see this movie.
EXTRA ENTRIES – LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY:
1. Subscribe to my blog via email or feed, follow my blog publicly with Google Friends and/or “Like” Latina On a Mission’s Facebook page for one (1) entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know!
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet URL in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter to win a Gnomeo & Juliet DVD (3 Winners) http://bit.ly/GW14e #Giveaway #MsLatina #movies #DVD
3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 3 extra entries.
4. Leave a comment on another post for THREE (3) extra entries. Let me know you did so in the comments below
5. Share this post or another on Stumble Upon, Technorati, Digg, and/or Facebook. Each post shared gives you 3 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
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Giveaway ends May 21, 2011 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US residents
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 7 days to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise.
As noted in my movie review, my boys and I enjoyed the movie. It was a fast paced action packed movie and I only noted one curse word towards the end of the flick. Also, although my then 9 year old was not frightened by the extraterrestrials known as Mogadorians, their beasts and the numerous fighting scenes, some children may be frighten by them.
The DVD is ready to hit stores on May 24, 2011 but 3 lucky Latina On a Mission readers will be able to win their very own copy by following the instructions below.
¡Suerte! /Good luck!
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Let me know in a comment why you want to see this movie.
EXTRA ENTRIES – LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY:
1. Subscribe to my blog via email or feed, follow my blog publicly with Google Friends and/or “Like” Latina On a Mission’s Facebook page for one (1) entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know!
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet URL in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter to win an I Am Number Four DVD (3 Winners) http://bit.ly/GW13d #Giveaway #MsLatina #movies #DVD
3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 3 extra entries.
4. Leave a comment on another post for THREE (3) extra entries. Let me know you did so in the comments below
5. Share this post or another on Stumble Upon, Technorati, Digg, and/or Facebook. Each post shared gives you 3 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
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Giveaway ends May 21, 2011 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US residents
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 7 days to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise.
I’m a huge Pantene fan! I love how it smells, how it protects my hair from breakage and how its moisturizes and maintains my highlights.
Recently I was given the opportunity to try the new Pantene Pro-V Medium -Thick Hair Solutions. I used the shampoo and conditioner in one, adding a Pantene color nourishing treatment right after. Because my hair is dyed AND has highlights I tend to give my hair weekly moisturizing treatments to maintain shine and color. Their treatment provides me with enough shine that even Steve Ward would be proud!
As someone prone to frizz, I wasn’t surprised to find out that medium-thick hair can contain up to two times morecells than fine hair, making it more rigid and capable of absorbing more moisture than fine hair, which can lead to frizz. Pantene Medium-Thick Hair Solutions uses special ingredients to fix frizz and give me what I want, managable, smooth, frizz-less, shiny hair!
From Frizzy to Smooth, Dry to Moisturized, or Breakage to Strength, Medium-Thick Hair Solutions is designed to deliver beautiful results with their:
four shampoo and conditioner systems
six stylers
three treatments
I’m excited to announce that Pantene wants to give one Latinalicious reader a gift basket full of Pantene products. The products, shown below, will help maintain your hair this summer con brillo y estilo/ with shine and style (Hmm is it me or does that sound better in Spanish?)
The winner’s basket will be tailored to their type of hair (Fine, Curly, Colored, or Med-Thick) and will include flip-flops too. Why? Because Pantene knows we need to shine from head to toe!
To enter for a chance to win this Latinalicious Pantene gift basket complete the mandatory entry below. Want more entries? Read on!
Good luck!/¡Suerte!
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
“Like” Pantene on Facebook for real-time hair tips and coupon updates. Make sure you also tell them THANK YOU for @MsLatina of Latina on a Mission’s giveaway or in Spanish, Gracias por el sorteo en el blog de @MsLatina de Latina On aMission. Once completed, leave a comment below with the URL and your Facebook name.
EXTRA ENTRIES – LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY:
1. Subscribe to my blog via email or feed, follow my blog publicly with Google Friends and/or “Like” Latina On a Mission’s Facebook page for one (1) entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know!
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet URL in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter to win a @Pantene gift basket valued at $65! http://bit.ly/GW12d #Giveaway #MsLatina #hair
3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 3 extra entries.
4. Leave a comment on another post for THREE (3) extra entries. Let me know you did so in the comments below
5. Share this post or another on Stumble Upon, Technorati, Digg, and/or Facebook. Each post shared gives you 3 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
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Giveaway ends May 29, 2011 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US residents
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 7 days to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise.
Living in an apartment, limits the changes I can make. I can’t build above and enlarge. I can’t break a wall to create a larger closet and I can’t add a skylight in my kitchen. Yet this doesn’t mean that I can’t make my apartment feel like a home.
With small changes, I have made my personality shine. I’ve painted using bright, bold colors. Orange, green, turquoise, peach and even gray can be found throughout my home. The contrasting colors mesh well because of the accesories used. My rugs, paintings, pillows, plants and knick knacks work to bring it all together. It works because it represents me and my style.
It took me months to figure out how to make my apartment my own. It seemed as if everywhere I turned was claimed by a boy or a dog. I needed space but I really wasn’t sure how to go about getting it. During that time I did lots and lots of window shopping for inspiration. I also have to admit I went apartment hunting. Sometimes I felt like I was torturing myself, but I have to say I also got some great ideas!
I also got some great ideas looking online. I loved this article by Apartment Guide titled Preparing Your Apartment for Spring. I especially loved their suggestion “to reverse the direction of any ceiling fans so that they run clockwise, pushing warm air up and away.” What a great idea! In fact, it was one of many that I now use.
To get YOU ready for Spring, Apartment Guide wants to offer ONE Latina On a Mission reader a spring-themed prize pack valued at $100. The gift pack contains a variety of spring-themed items including an ice bucket, a solar lantern, tablecloth and napkins, picture frames and a serving tray.
¡Suerte! / Good luck!
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
“Like” Apartment Guide on Facebook or follow them on Twitter: @AptGuide for real-time tips and updates on making the most of your space. Make sure you also tell them @MsLatina sent you! Leave a comment below with the URL and your Twitter or Facebook name.
EXTRA ENTRIES – LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY:
1. Subscribe to my blog via email or feed, follow my blog publicly with Google Friends and/or “Like” Latina On a Mission’s Facebook page for one (1) entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know!
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet URL in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter to #win an @AptGuide spring-themed prize pack worth $100! http://bit.ly/GW11d #Giveaway #MsLatina #smallspaces
3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 3 extra entries.
4. Leave a comment on this post, I Have An Urge To Purge! , for THREE (3) extra entries. Let me know you did so the comments below.
5. Share this post or another on Stumble Upon, Technorati, Digg, and/or Facebook. Each post shared gives you 3 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
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Giveaway ends May 6, 2011 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US residents
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 7 days to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise.
Disclosure: Apartment Guide is owned by Consumer Source, Inc. Apartment Guide partnered with bloggers such as me to participate in its “Spring in Small Spaces” Blogger Challenge. As part of that program, I received compensation. They did not tell me what to purchase or what to say about the products used for the “Spring in Small Spaces” Blogger Challenge. Apartment Guide and Consumer Source believe that consumers and bloggers are free to form their own opinions and share them in their own words. Consumer Source’s policies align with WOMMA Ethics Code, FTC guidelines and social media engagement recommendations.
Giveaway winners will no longer be announced in a separate post. Winners will now be listed on their own page. Click HERE to see the Giveaway Winners page. To get to the Giveaway Winner’s List on the blog, go to the header and hover over the Giveaway tab. You will notice another link appear directly below. The link is called “Winners”. Click on it to see the list of winners.
As always, giveaway winners will be selected by random.org. However, now a winner will have 7 days to provide me with their contact information. If the information is not provided within 7 days, a new winner will be selected.
This new process will make it easier for readers to see who has won a giveaway, while also steamlining the process of collecting information.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at MsLatina (AT) latinaonamission.com.
I discovered Shabby Apple sometime ago while perusing fashion blogs.
Shabby Apple features beautifully designed vintage style women’s dresses, skirts, bathing suits, jewelry and accessories.
I also love that Shabby Apple focuses on helping women worldwide. Through the sales of their merchandise, they are able to do charitable work with women throughout Asia and Africa. Those charitable works help change the lives of needy women and children. Yes, I’m a sucker for fashion but even more so when I know my purchases will help another!
When Shabby Apple contacted me and offered me a dress I was ecstatic. I spent hours on their site looking over the Latinalicious dresses they were offering. I wanted one that screamed Spring and warm weather! It also had to be versatile. Something that could be worn at the office and after. Finally after many hours I decided.
Below is the Kanani. What do you think? Click on the image to view more photos.
After looking at more images, should you happen to find an item you wish to purchase use latinaonamission10off (case sensitive) to receive 10% off your Shabby Apple order!
I hope theKanani made you swoon because one lucky reader will win it by following the rules below!
¡Suerte! / Good luck!
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
“Like” Shabby Apple’s Facebook page and tell them Latina On a Mission sent you! Leave a comment below letting me know you did!
EXTRA ENTRIES – LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY:
1. Subscribe to my blog, follow my blog publicly with Google Friends and/or “Like” my Facebook page for one (1) entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know!
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet URL in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter to #win a Shabby Apple dress! http://bit.ly/GW11b #Giveaway #MsLatina #Fashion
3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 3 extra entries.
4. Leave a comment on any post for TWO (2) extra entries. Let me know which post in a comment below.
5. Share this post or another on Stumble Upon, Technorati, Digg, and/or Facebook. Each post shared gives you 3 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
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Giveaway ends April 15, 2011 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US residents
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise.
Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for said review but did it gladly!
Have you heard the news? It’s all over Twitter, Hispanicize has announced the 2011 Hispanicize Conference session times and dates!
The 2011 Hispanicize Conference is the first and only national conference to host all Latino bloggers: Latino Mom and Dad bloggers, tech, fashion, Spanish-language, beauty and male bloggers, to name just a few. Attendees will have the option of attending select sessions in English and/or Spanish. They will also be able to attend a two-hour blogger-brand speed dating events featuring dozens of brands and agencies collectively representing more than 100 U.S. Hispanic marketers.
Beginning on April 6, 2011, Bloggers will arrive at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa next door to the world famous Kodak Theater and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. They will be able to choose from 32 sessions aimed at making them more knowledgeable about the industry. Sessions like “Half-Day Blogger Training: How to Transform Yourself Into the Ultimate Latino Brand Ambassador” will give bloggers the skills needed to step up their game and move to the next level … a level that pays.
Hispanicize wants to ensure as many bloggers as possible can take advantage of this opportunity, as such, we will be giving away not one, but TWO Hispanicize Conference Passes this Wednesday at our Hispanicize Q& A Twitter Party”! So bring your preguntas/questions and join us!
To join in Hispanicize’s Q & A Twitter Party you MUST follow the Hispanicize Team & Twitter Party Co-Hosts:
**Hispanicize Conference Tickets (ARV: $425) are non-transferrable and cannot be sold. Tickets will not be mailed to the prize winner. Ticket winners will be placed on a VIP List. VIP List grants admission into the 2011 Hispanicize Conference.
*TERMS: The Hispanicize Conference Q & A Twitter Party, hereafter called Sweepstakes, is open to residents of the United States, including Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia, 18 years of age or older, who own or maintain a blog that is older than six (6) months, and post at least once per week. Void where prohibited. Employees, officers and directors and their immediate family members (parent, child, spouse or sibling and their espective spouses, regardless of where they reside) and those living in their same households, whether or not related) of Hispanicize, anyone professionally associated with Hispanicize and their respective parents, affiliates, subsidiaries and advertising and promotion agencies are not eligible to enter or win. By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the judges and/or Sponsor, which are binding and final on matters relating to this Sweepstakes. Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws.
I’ve hosted a CSN giveaway before on my site and had such fabulous feedback that I decided to collaborate with CSN again to bring you another CSN giveaway!
CSN is an online U.S. retailer of home and office goods. They have over 250 different shopping sites available for your shopping pleasure. From modern duvet covers to cookware -perfect for those of you participating in Sabroso Saturday-, to modern filing cabinets, CSN has everything under the sun to make your bedroom, kitchen, patio, and home office look as Latinalicious as you! They have also added a few new stores, like www.toysandgamesonline.com, that you may not have been aware of.
You can literally spend all day looking for the perfect product or products for yourself or that special someone without the hassle of lines. It’s the perfect solution for savvy shoppers!
Today I am happy to announce that one Latina On a Mission reader will be able to win a $75 Gift Code to use for their own shopping pleasure. To enter simply complete the mandatory entry. Want more entries? Read on!
¡Suerte! / Good luck!
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Let me know what you would get if you won the $75 CSN Gift Code in a comment below.
NOTE: You must be an e-mail subscriber to enter. Click HERE to subscribe.
EXTRA ENTRIES – LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY:
1. Follow my blog publicly with Google Friends and/or “Like” my Facebook page for one (1) entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know!
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
3. Leave a comment on any post for TWO (2) extra entries. Let me know which post in your comments.
4. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 3 extra entries.
5. Share this post or another on Stumble Upon, Technorati, Digg, and/or Facebook. Each post shared gives you 3 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
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Giveaway ends March 20, 2011 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US residents
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise.
Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for said giveaway. I did it because I ♥ my readers and think CSN is a great store!
A little birdie told me a secret, an insider secret for savvy shoppers looking for local, kid-friendly deals in their zip. However, its such a good secret that I want to share it with you and I am sure you will want to share it too … its called, get this, little birdie!
Little birdie will be landing in NYC and Atlanta in early March. Parents (expecting or with children 12 years or younger) in New York City and Atlanta, Georgia will be the first to experience little birdie deals with savings up to 90% off on kid-friendly activities, dining and so much more! Its the perfect go to site for everyday treats AND for upcoming school breaks.
To celebrate, little birdie is holding the Feather Your Nest Giveaways, which started on February 15, 2011.
Two lucky winners, one (1) NYC area and one (1) Atlanta area parent, will each receive a $4,500 dream nursery/kids’ room makeover from celebrity decorator, Sherri Blum. A third winner chosen from anywhere in the U.S. will receive a $1,000 shopping spree.*
Little birdie is also excited to announce that they are hosting a Twitter Party complete with door prizes for participants!** Find the little birdie Twitter Party Details below!
When:
Thursday, February 17th from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. ET
Where:
#littlebirdie tag on Twitter
How:
To participate follow the Hostess, Sponsors and the Special Guest noted below:
(3) Three winners will each receive a personalized wall art canvas from celebrity decorator and guest, Sherri Blum
(3) Three winners will each receive a $25 little birdie credit to be used upon the launch of the site landing soon in NYC and Atlanta!
*No purchase necessary. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. & D.C., 18 or older who are expecting a child (pregnant or in the process of adopting or surrogacy) and/or have a child or children 12 or younger. Sweepstakes starts 3:01pm ET 3/15/11 and ends 11:59 p.m. ET 3/31/11. Void where prohibited. For complete details, see Official Rules at LITTLE BIRDIE “FEATHER YOUR NEST” GIVEAWAYS RULES, which govern.
**No purchase necessary. Must be a legal resident of the 50 U.S. or DC, 18 or older. Ends 9:00 p.m. ET 2/17/11. Void where prohibited. Winners will be selected on a random basis during the party by ResourcefulMom.com and will be notified via @ResourcefulMom. Failure to claim via an online form within 48 hrs of notification will result in prize forfeiture. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible participants. Credit is subject to terms and conditions specified by little birdie. Sponsor of Door Prize Giveaway: ResourcefulMommy.com.
Disclosure: This is a paid post created in collaboration with Resourceful Mom.
This past weekend, I hosted a RedEnvelope Giveaway.
RedEnvelope is a wonderful online shopping portal for high quality unique gifts. The buyer also has the option of using their signature RedEnvelope gift box and adding a special note on a notecard that’s tucked inside a red envelope (LOVE!).
The winner of the RedEnvelope Gift Code will have a slew of items to choose from for themselves or a special someone. As always, the winner was selected using random.org.
So without further ado, the winner is…
Becky, lucky number 168!
Comgrats! I have sent you a email via GFC. Please complete the required form within 2 days or I will have to select another winner. ¡Felicidades!/Congrats!
With Valentine’s Day just a few short days away, I am super excited to be able to offer my readers a treat, a Red Hot Treat, from RedEnvelope!
In the past, I’ve used RedEnvelope to purchase gifts for my sons, my mom and several close friends; as a reult, when I was invited to review the RedEnvelope site, with a $125 Gift Code, I have to tell you, I did a happy Salsa dance! I was already eyeing a few items for my sons and friends so of course I replied with a loud, resounding ¡SÍ! / YES!
I’ve always loved RedEnvelope. They have so many wonderful options to choose from. Once chosen, you have the the option of having them wrapped in the RedEnvelope signature gift box. I know it made the recipients feel extra special when the mailman delivered a gift wrapped box within a box. I also loved that I could select the day the gift was delivered. It arrived just when I wanted it to, at their job, at home or even when they were on vacation with their friends (What can I say, I’m a mushy Mom!).
I have to tell you it took me FOR-EVER to make my selections with this gift code. Below are a few of the items I eyed.
WorkShop Catchall
I thought the workshop catchalls was perfect for my sons’ desk. I was also able to personalize it with their names and a short saying. I couldn’t have been happier with the selection!
Forever Friends Necklace
The sterling silver Forever Friends Necklace is sold exclusively through RedEnvelope. Its inscribed with words that show that special friend just how important they are to you: “A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words.” I couldn’t resist I had to get it as well! I’m sure my friend will cherish it as much as I cherish her!
Picnic Backpack
I absolutely loved this backpack! It’s perfect for family picnics and for romantic picnics with that special someone. Per the site, it comes loaded with “melamine plates, goblets, flatware and napkins for four, plus a bread knife, wooden cutting board, salt and pepper shakers and a sommelier’s corkscrew. It even has a detachable wine cooler and sable-gray felt blanket.” How cool is that?!
RedEnvelope has a slew of unique items available on their site and one lucky Latina On a Mission reader will be be able to win a $100 gift code today! To enter, just complete the mandatory question below. Also make sure to check out the extra entries, I wouldn’t want you to miss any chances.
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Let me know what you would get if you won the $100 RedEnvelope Gift Code in a comment below.
NOTE: You must be an e-mail subscriber to enter. Click HERE to subscribe.
EXTRA ENTRIES – LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY:
1. Follow my blog publicly with Google Friends and/or “Like” my Facebook page for one (1) entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know!
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
ONE DAY ONLY: Enter to win a $100 Gift Code to RedEnvelope! Click to enter: http://bit.ly/Giveaway2#GIVEAWAY #MsLatina
3. Leave a comment on any post for TWO (2) extra entries. Let me know which post in your comments.
4. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 3 extra entries.
5. Share this post or another on Stumble Upon, Technorati, Digg, and/or Facebook. Each post shared gives you 3 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
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Giveaway ends February 13, 2010 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US residents
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise.
Disclosure: For review purposes, I received a $125 RedEnvelope Gift Code. This in no way influenced my review. All opinions expressed herein are strictly my own.
This Wednesday, Hispanicize is hosting it’s first Twitter Party for 2011, sponsored by Sprint. Our theme is centered around a topic many are already keeping their eyes on, the SUPERBOWL!
On Sunday, February 6, 2011 the focus will be on the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Green Bay Packers. Many will have fiestas/parties at home, while others will attend parties elsewhere. Alone, with friends, office-mates, or at the local pub with strangers, one thing is certain, you will have your cellphone with you. On Twitter, Facebook, via text, or on a call, you will cheer, gloat, or bemoan your team’s play that day.
We know.
We feel you.
We know how important the Superbowl is. We know you need to stay focused during the game. You don’t want to miss ANYTHING, that’s why Sprint ID is important. It allows you to personalize your phone’s ringtones so you can avoid that annoying yapper. It also lets you add a wallpapers to differentiate your phone from everyone else’s phone. You’re not a plain Maria, or Carlos for you men out there, so why should your phone be?
As for those of you who are dragged along and couldn’t care less about the Superbowl, shame on you! LOL No seriously I TOTALLY understand. I’m not a football fan myself, but my family is, which means I NEED to keep myself entertained while they watch the game. Thankfully, Sprint ID offers that entertainment via widgets and more. But don’t take my word for it, check it out yourself and click HERE.
After you do, make sure you RSVP below and join us on January 26, 2011. You could win one of the great prizes shown below!
Sanyo Zio (Retail Value: $299.99)
6 BestBuy Giftcard (Retail Value: $400)
1 of (3) Battery Boosts
and more!
To join in Hispanicize’s Sprint SuperBowl Twitter Party you MUST follow the Hispanicize Team & Twitter Party Co-Host:
As one of the Go Red for Women and Go Red Por Tu Corazon Spokeswomen, I am excited to announce the “Go Red” Twitter Party!
Last year I became a Go Red Spokesperson after seeing how heart disease was devastating my family. The unhealthy habits my family had practiced for many years had devastated us. Those practices were passed onto me and I, in turn, was passing them onto my sons. I was scared, very scared.
In the end, I made changes. I became educated. I made sure I stayed up to date with my numbers: cholesterol, blood pressure, weight. I had to look at myself in a new light. I could no longer say my muffin top was just an inconvenience. I had to admit to myself that my waist size was a precursor to heart disease.
I stopped frying and started baking. I brought skim milk instead of whole milk. I brought fresh fruits and vegetables. I cooked whole grain rice and sometimes brown. They were small changes. Changes we could live with. Changes that would help ME live. Changes that have inspired my family to get more active and become healthier.
We learned the risks and took the steps to prolong our lives. I did not want to become the eleventh member in my family to undergo open heart surgery.
Could I have been overreacting?
No.
Latinas suffer from heart disease at least 10 years earlier than Caucasian women.
Yet this doesn’t have to be our future.
This February, Go Red Por Tu Corazón invites you to Live for Your Heart and Go Red by living a healthy life to help prevent the No. 1 killer of Hispanic women –heart disease. To get us started, we’re kick off the month with a Go Red Twitter Party!
Come join me and my co-hosts! Meet new people, learn, laugh, and enter to win some Latinalicious prizes during our fiesta/party!
Below are some images of the prizes:
Macy’s Gift Card – $100 Retail Value
Go Red Leather Journal – $22 Retail Value
Go Red RhineStud Tee – $28 Retail Value
Grand Prize ($200+ Total Retail Value)
• Go Red Boutique Mirror ($18.00)
• Go Red Rhinestone Short Sleeve Shirt featuring Red Dress ($28.00)
• Go Red Rhinestone Brooch ($27)
• Go Red Leather Journal ($22)
• Go Red Utensil Set ($24)
• Macy’s Gift Card ($100)
Second Place Prize ($100+ Total Retail Value)
• Go Red Rhinestone Short Sleeve Shirt featuring Red Dress ($28.00)
• Go Red Rhinestone Brooch ($27)
• Go Red Leather Journal ($22)
• Go Red Utensil Set ($24)
Third Place Prize ($100+ Total Retail Value)
• Go Red Rhinestone Short Sleeve Shirt featuring Red Dress ($28.00)
• Go Red Rhinestone Brooch ($27)
• Go Red Leather Journal ($22)
• Go Red Utensil Set ($24)
15 Smaller Prizes – 5 of each item noted below (Retail Value Varies)
• Go Red Leather Journal ($22)
• Go Red Boutique Mirror ($18)
• A one of a kind Go Red Sports Bag not sold anywhere else ($20)
The winner of the Chunky Bling Watch has been selected. As always, I selected the winner using random.org after omitting the comments that did NOT follow the mandatory rule.
Being an apartment dweller, I have limited kitchen space. As a result, when I was offered a chance to review the George Foreman Smart Kitchen Multicooker, I was psyched!
When I received the box, I was excited to take it out. I have to admit I expected it to be much bigger, especially after I was that told that I could cook up to 30 cups of rice in it (perfect for gatherings!). Thankfully, I was wrong. It was a very compact piece that fit perfectly on my counter-top next to my George Foreman Grill (Enter to win a George Foreman Grill of your own by clicking here – Ends 1/8).
After a few days of staring at my multicooker, I figured I better use it if I was going to write a review but I was stumped as to what to make. This baby could cook rice, steam vegetables, sear and cook meat, make stews, warm sauces and more but it didn’t include recipes. Bummer! I decided to stick with something simple, brown rice and steamed veggies, while I got used to the settings. I didn’t want to attempt something pricer without getting the hang of it first.
Did it come out well? YES!
The maker’s of the George Foreman Smart Kitchen Multicooker took into consideration that brown rice must be cooked differently than white rice and included a separate brown rice setting on the multicooker’s one touch digital control. See picture below. This setting allowed me to make my brown rice in my multi-cooker, while also making my steamed broccoli at the same time in the top pan.
The George Foreman Smart Kitchen Multicooker had a slew of other features that I thought were worth noting, like:
Nonstick coating for oil-free cooking (less calories!)
Easy to clean
Utilizes a simple control called “one-touch digital Intelli-Probe™” that allows you to make rice/steam veggies, as well as stews, soups and sauces with settings up to 500°F
Sears meats (very healthy and delicious way to cook )
Tempered glass lid with adjustable steam vent for monitoring cooking progress and controlling steam.
Its perfect for apartment dwellers, busy lifestyles, those trying to live a healthier lifestyle, and ANYONE! It can make a simple bowl of brown rice or something more elaborate like Maple-Mustard Pork Chops. It can help you create a meal for two or twenty, without the fuss and clean-up needed with ordinary pots and pans.
I, myself, plan on attempting more elaborate meals as time goes on. Some of the dishes I plan on making in my multicooker are:
Arroz con gandules /rice and peas
Seared chicken breast with steamed veggies
Vegetable Soup
Maple-Mustard Pork Chops (Yummy!)
Seared beef tenderloin
When I do, I’ll make sure to share the recipes in the Sabroso Saturday recipe blog hop!
In the meantime, I’m excited to say one reader is going to win their very own George Foreman Smart Kitchen Multicooker right here on Latina On a Mission!
Read on for details…
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Let me know why you want to win the George Foreman Smart Kitchen Multicooker in a comment below.
NOTE: You must be an e-mail subscriber to enter. Click HERE to subscribe.
EXTRA ENTRIES – LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY:
1. Follow my blog publicly with Google Friends and/or “Like” my Facebook page for one (1) entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know!
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter to win a George Foreman Smart Kitchen Multicooker –>http://bit.ly/2011GW#GIVEAWAY #MsLatina #foodie
3. Leave a comment on any Sabroso Saturday posts for TWO (2) extra entries. Comment on as many Sabroso Saturday posts as you like, just make sure you let me know which post(s) in your comments!
4. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the URL for 3 extra entries.
5. Share this post or another on Stumble Upon, Technorati, Digg, and/or Facebook. Each post shared gives you 3 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
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Giveaway ends January 31, 2011 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US residents
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise.
Disclosure: For review purposes, I received the same item being given. This in no way influenced my review. All opinions expressed herein are strictly my own.
Can you believe in ten more days, we’ll be starting a New Year? Living in Times Square, its very hard for me to get away from this fact. Whenever I walk outside I see street vendors plying their 2011 hats, glasses, and noisemakers, which always makes me think about the most important thing … my New Year’s Outfit!
However, being Latinalicious doesn’t only mean that I look beautiful (Yes, I’m tooting my own horn LOL), it also means I’m frugal! Knowing this, I try to use accessories to make my outfits stand out. One of the quickest and cheapest ways to update an outfit is with jewelry and what better jewelery than a watch to help you count down the New Year?
Of course, not just any watch will do. It needs to be unique. It needs to have pazazz. It needs to stand out. In sum, it must scream LATINALICOUS!
Chunky Bling offers Interchangeable Beaded Watches that stands out from others. Why? Because YOU design them.
You get to select the band and the face to create a one of a kind watch. With 60 different band styles and 70 face styles to choose from you won’t have to worry about finding someone with the same item on New Year’s Day or after.
I’m excited to say that one Latina On a Mission reader will win their very own Interchangeable Beaded Watch ($32 retail value) right here on Latina On a Mission.
FYI: We’re hoping to get the watch to the winner before the New Year (not guaranteed); as a result this giveaway will last only 5 days!
Read on for rules…
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
NOTE: You must be an e-mail subscriber to enter this giveaway. ClickHEREto subscribe.
EXTRA ENTRIES – LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY:
1. Follow my blog publicly with Google Friends and/or “Like” my Facebook page for one (1) entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know!
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter to win a one of a kind watch! Click to enter: http://bit.ly/LOAM48#GIVEAWAY #MsLatina #fashion
3. Leave a comment on any non-giveaway post for TWO (2) extra entries. Leave the post title in your comment.
4. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 3 extra entries.
5. Share this post on Stumble Upon, Technorati, Digg, Facebook, and/or MySpace. Each post shared gives you 3 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
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Giveaway ends December 25, 2010 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US residents
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise.
Disclosure: I did not receive an item for review. I posted the giveaway because I thought my readers would enjoy the watch!
With the year almost at a close, many are preparing resolutions to ring in 2011. From cutting down debt, to getting healthier, resolutions differ based on our life styles and goals, yet one thing remains the same: each and every resolution requires forethought. With that being said, we want to know what YOU are resolved to completing in 2011!
Your goals may inspire another to change their own life so join us in our New Year’s Resolutions Twitter Party, sponsored by Sprint 4G. Prizes will be awarded during the Twitter Party to those who RSVP below.
To join in the Hispanicize New Year’s Resolutions Twitter Party you MUST follow the Hispanicize Team & Twitter Party Co-Hosts:
This past week several of my giveaways ended. Sadly, several of the winners did not do the mandatory entry; as a result, they forfeited their prize.
If you won, you will receive an email with a prize form link. Please make sure you complete the form within two days or another winner will be selected.
Stride Everyday Panty Giveaway Winners
Mirna (Comment #15)
alissa apel (Comment #8)
2K Play Carnival Game Giveaway Winner:
Jessica A (Comment #109)
Tonka Mod Machines Pickup Vehicle Giveaway Winner:
Date: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. ET
Required Hashtag: #hispz
Language: ENGLISH and SPANISH
Need help following the conversation? Click here to use our customized Tweetgrid panels.
NOTE: You MUST RSVP below to participate.
Unsure how to join, read my Twitter Basics post.
Winners will be chosen with random.org from those who RSVP and are answering Holiday Traditions questions, while using the #hispz hashtag.
If you follow my Sabroso Saturday (aka Tasty Saturday) recipe posts than you already know how much I love my George Foreman Evolve Grill. Its allowed me to cook some quick, easy, healthy and sabroso/tasty meals in no time flat!
I’ve used it to make a chicken casserole, salmon with pineapple salsaand so much more! The grill isn’t only limited to dinners either. I’ve used it to make a grilled cheese sandwiches, chicken parmesan panini and even pancakes. I can’t stress enough how much the George Foreman Evolve Grill makes life easier, without sacrificing taste. It’s a foodie’s dream and a must buy this holiday season!
Below I’ve noted a few facts about the George Foreman Evolve Grill:
4-plate starter set includes 2 grill plates, 1 deep-dish bake pan and 1 cupcake & muffin pan insert
Patented sloped design lets fat and unwanted grease drain away as you cook
Adjustable angle changes the cooking surface from flat for even cooking to our patented slope for healthier grilling
George Tough™ nonstick coating allows you to cook oil-free, plus minimizes cleanup
Digital time & temperature control lets you easily set and monitor cooking for precise results on a variety of foods
Extra-high floating hingeadjusts automatically to the thickness of food to perfectly press thick cuts of meat and stuffed Panini
Embedded heating elements provide even heat from the center to the sides of the plate and faster temperature recovery
Custom drip tray catches fat and grease as you cook, then empties easily for fast cleanup
Custom spatula offers easy serving without scratching the nonstick surface
Dishwasher-safe removable plates & accessories make cleanup a breeze [Note, do not use a scrub sponge on the grill as it will scrape of the coating. Sadly, my son did ]
Retail Price: $129.99
Additional Plates available for $14.99 – $27.99
I’m excited to say that one Latinalicious reader will be able to win their very own George Foreman Evolve Grill right here on Latina On a Mission. Excited?! You should be!
Read on for details…
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Let me know why you want to win the George Foreman Evolve Grill in a comment below.
NOTE: You must be an e-mail subscriber to enter. Click HERE to subscribe.
EXTRA ENTRIES – LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY:
1. Follow my blog publicly with Google Friends and/or “Like” my Facebook page for one (1) entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know!
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter to win a George Foreman Evolve Grill! Click to enter: http://bit.ly/g6WxUs#GIVEAWAY #MsLatina #foodie
4. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 3 extra entries.
5. Share this post or another on Stumble Upon, Technorati, Digg, and/or Facebook. Each post shared gives you 3 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
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Giveaway ends January 8, 2010 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US residents
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise.
Disclosure: For review purposes, I received the same item being given. This in no way influenced my review. All opinions expressed herein are strictly my own.
Last week our soon to be launched Latino social media company Hispanicize held a MEGA Twitter Party with 45 prizes worth more than $2,000. Click here for a quick recap. This week we’re hosting another fiesta/party for our Twitter title sponsor Discovery Familia with over $2,000 in gift cards and prizes. This Wednesday night’s theme: Latino Holiday Traditions.
We want to know what traditions you follow or if you created “new” traditions for your family!
Do you put up a tree after Thanksgiving or do you wait for Christmas Eve?
Do you have family canciones/songs that you sing each year?
Do you open presents at the stroke of midnight or wait till Christmas morning?
There are so many ways of celebrating the holidays, none are better than others and all fit YOUR familia/family! With that said, we want to hear them ALL! Why? Because it may help us start new traditions or remind us of some we lost along the way.
So grab your cup of coquito/Spanish Egg Nog or even a cafecito/cup of coffee and lift your cup in a toast to some of our fabulous sponsors:
Discovery Familia
LeapFrog
George Foreman
Mattel
SnapFish
Latino Leaders Magazine
For your viewing pleasure, below are a FEW of the prizes being given.
(1) $50 Toys R Us Gift Card
(1) $50 Bed Bath & Beyond Gift Card
(3) FLIP VIDEO CAMERAS $150 Each
(1) LeapFrog Interactive High Chair, retail value $250
We’ll also have a (1) $50 DSW Gift Card, a (1) $50 Target Gift Card, (3) Discovery Familia Swag Bags, containing Doki Plush Toy, Doki Write-on T-Shirt, Doki Notebook, DFAM Soy Candle, Juice Glasss Set, Expresso Cups, and a Flip Video Camera - retail value $250 each, and MUCH MORE!
To join in the Holiday Traditions Twitter Party you MUST follow the Hispanicize Team & Twitter Party Co-Hosts:
Last week Hispanicize held one of the biggest and longest Latino Twitter Parties to date.
We had prizes from some amazing compañías/companies, worth over two thousand dollars ($2,000)!
@Lowes
@fishertoys
@GeorgeForemanCo
@myingenio
@HolaBabyShop
@Walmartnews
@FujifilmUS
@SonyElectronics
It was a tweeting frenzy of good cheer and mirth that lasted over FOUR hours! Based on tweets, participants agreed!
Nothing was going to stop our amistades/friends from attending, even if they had to multi-task!
The party was so huge, even the authoritites were called in to supervise, placing a few of us in Twitter Jail. Not sure what that is? Below Chela summed it up in less than 140 characters.
However, that didn’t stop this fiesta from setting a record! We just used other accounts. Jennifer used THREE accounts!
In anticipation of our next party, which looks like it will be just as BIG, I’ve started a second twitter account called MsLatina2. Feel free to follow this account as well. Also, let us know if you have another account in the comments!
We don’t want you to miss a thing so make sure you follow the Hispanicize Team & Twitter Party Co-Hosts:
Today’s giveaway is an item I received in September, the Tonka Mod Machines Pickup Vehicle. Its perfect for boys AND for families. Why? Because it requires no batteries (less cost), is powered by imagination (powers their brain cells) and doesn’t have lots of blinking lights and flashing (saves Mom’s sanity).
I’m excited to say that one very lucky reader will be able to win this great toy for their own child by following the rules below.
Good luck! / ¡Suerte!
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Let me know why you want to win this game in a comment below.
NOTE: You must be an e-mail subscriber to enter. Click HERE to subscribe.
EXTRA ENTRIES – LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY:
1. Follow my blog publicly with Google Friends and/or “Like” my Facebook page for one (1) entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know!
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter to win a Tonka Mod Machines Pickup Vehicle! Click to enter: http://tiny.cc/GW46#GIVEAWAY #MsLatina #toy
3. Enter any of the other Holiday Gift Guide Giveaways or leave a comment on any of the Chic & Cheap posts, dated December 1, 2010 or after, and get TWO (2) extra entries for each. Let me know which giveaway/post in your comments.
4. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 3 extra entries.
5. Share this post on Stumble Upon, Technorati, Digg, Facebook, and/or MySpace. Each post shared gives you 3 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
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Giveaway ends December 15, 2010 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US residents
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise.
Disclosure: For review purposes, I received the same item being given. This in no way influenced my review. All opinions expressed herein are strictly my own.
2K Play’s New Carnival Game is a treasure trove of games, 30 new games to be exact. The game has MotionPlus capabilities, 300 new prizes and the addition of multiplayer 4 player action. What does this mean in plain old English? It means every twist of your wrist and turn of your body will cause the game to react. It means that players will be rewarded with a slew of exciting and wacky prizes. It means that now families can play together, laughing and bonding. It also means that your arms will get a work out!
Last month the boys and I received the 2K Play New Carnival Game for the Wii. I was excited to receive the game since my 9 year old is a gamer. He puts his all into each play. Swings and moves, are conducted with a precision that shock me. He won’t stop, striving to get better and better. 2KPlay New Carnival Game was perfect for him!
New Carnival Game screen shots
My son jumped right in when we received the game. It was very easy to play and follow. I have to warn you, if your child is like mine, it can become addicting. I had to tear him away! He didn’t want to stop playing. Not surprisingly, his arms were sore! He didn’t care. He was at it again the very next day. He had to get his game on, especially because he’s only allowed to play games over the weekend. Studies first right? Those prizes may have beckoned him, but his grades beckon me!
With the holidays coming up, I can’t stress enough how great this game is for younger kids and families. With the market saturated with games that contain violence or sexual innuendos, the 2KPlay New Carnival Game is a breath of fresh air. Its allows families to have fun together, to create memories, to laugh and play.
I’m happy to say that one reader will win their very own New Carnival Game for the Wii!
Excited?! Read on for details…
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Let me know why you want to win this game in a comment below.
NOTE: You must be an e-mail subscriber to enter. Click HERE to subscribe.
EXTRA ENTRIES – LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY:
1. Follow my blog publicly with Google Friends and/or “Like” my Facebook page for one (1) entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know!
2. Follow @MsLatina and @2KPlay on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter to win the @2KPlay New Carnival Game! Click to enter: http://tiny.cc/GW45#GIVEAWAY #MsLatina #Wii
3. Enter any of the other Holiday Gift Guide Giveaways or leave a comment on any of the Chic & Cheap posts, dated December 1, 2010 or after, and get TWO (2) extra entries for each. Let me know which giveaway/post in your comments.
4. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 3 extra entries.
5. Share this post on Stumble Upon, Technorati, Digg, Facebook, and/or MySpace. Each post shared gives you 3 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
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Giveaway ends December 14, 2010 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US residents
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise.
Disclosure: For review purposes, I received 2K Play’s New Carnival Game. This in no way influenced my review. All opinions expressed herein are strictly my own.
I’ve recently received emails from readers and Facebook friends who aren’t clear on how to join a Twitter Party. Instead of responding to each individually, I thought it best to create one post that can be bookmarked.
What is a Twitter Party?
Twitter Parties are virtual fiestas/parties that are held on Twitter. In order to join, you must have a Twitter account. You can create a FREE Twitter account, by clicking HERE.
A Twitter Party, like real-life parties, are centered around a specific theme. Party hosts will ask questions based on the theme. By answering the questions, you can learn more about a company, their products, and more often than not, you have a chance to win prizes!
Hashtag
Since Twitter is so HUGE, parties use hashtags to keep their participants together.
So. what’s a hashtag?
Its a keyword that lets others know you are talking about the same topic.
A sample hashtag looks like this –> #cat
Notice, it has a # symbol before the keyword.
See more samples hashtags below:
#latina
Notice, the # symbol before the keyword latina? To create a hashtag, you must put a # symbol before the keyword.
#toy
What is the keyword? If you guessed “toy“, you’re right!
#KOYH
What is the keyword? KOYH Sounds weird? No worries, the keyword in a hashtag can be an acronym or even a combination of letters that the host put together! In this case, KOYH stands for Kick Off Your Heels.
RSVP
Some Twitter Parties require an RSVP, just like a real-life party. By RSVPing the hosts are able to keep track of you and the other attendees.
In my Twitter Parties youmustRSVP. I do this because I want to make sure I follow everyone who is attending the Twitter Party.
To RSVP for my parties, you enter your name and URL in the Mister Linky’s Magical Widgets box found at the bottom of the Twitter Party announcement.
Below is a sample of a Mister Linky’s Magical Widgets box. I used my Twitter Name (“MsLatina”) & Twitter URL(“http://twitter.com/MsLatina“) to show you what you must enter in the “Your Name” and “Your URL” boxes. After you enter the information, click the “Enter” button on the right hand side. Your name will than appear in the list with the others who are joining the Twitter Party.
Now that I explained the basic terms, lets recap!
Follow Party hosts and RSVP, if required.
On the date of Twitter Party, introduce yourself to the host(s) by sending them a tweet (aka Twitter message). See sample tweet below.
Hi @MsLatina! I’m here to join the party!
NOTE: When sending a tweet or message to someone on Twitter add an “@” sign, without quotation marks, before their name. Example: @MsLatina
Answer the hosts questions using the required hashtag.
Use a program like Tweetgrid to follow the fast paced conversation.
Last, but not least, enjoy and have fun. Remember its a party!
Now that you know the basics, make sure you join my Twitter Parties. To find out when I’m having a Twitter Party make sure you follow my blog via email or feed.
With the Holiday season already upon us, PapiBlogger in collaboration with Mamá Contemporánea have created a Holiday Gift Guide that you do NOT want to miss!
The Guide is chock full of suggestions for you and your loved ones that are not only well researched but also Latinalicious.
Have a man in your life that seems to have everything? No worries! The Guide has the answer.
What about a spoiled picky tween/teen? You’ll find a few inexpensive AND ingenious finds in the Guide!
Need some inspiration for your Sabroso Saturday recipes? The Guide has an app for that!
What about Fido? Does he seem a bit down lately? Could it be he feels unheard? Check out the Guide! After you see the recommendation, you’ll be amazed at what Fido can say in 140 characters!
There’s much more in the Guide, but I don’t want to spoil it for you. Check it out yourself!
Now that you have the Guide, the Hispanicize team, @LouisPagan, @PapiBlogger, and I, want to make your holiday shine. As a result, Hispanicize is sponsoring a MEGA Holiday Gift Guide Twitter Party to celebrate all that the holidays’ SHOULD and CAN be with a little planning. We want to get some ideas out there to help YOU with your holiday shopping. Join us. You may be surprised at the ideas fellow tweeters come up with!
Of course, a party wouldn’t be a party without some goodies right? That’s why we have OVER TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000) worth of prizes to give out at the Holiday Gift Guide Twitter Party!
Below are just a FEW of the prizes that will be awarded during the Twitter Party:
FOUR (4) Lowes Gift Cards
Retail value of $15o per Gift Card
ONE Sonny Bloggie
Retail Value: $179 – $199
FOUR complete @Lowes Red Toolbox sets with workbench, tools & projects.
Retail value of $145 per set Red ToolBox
To join in the Holiday Gift Guide Twitter Party you MUST follow the Hispanicize Team & Twitter Party Co-Hosts:
I recently had the privilege of hosting Hola Baby, an amazing children’s clothing line. The line is perfect for bilingual children and even for those who are just interested in the Hispanic culture.
The tees, sleepwear and dresses are perfect for babies and toddlers. My favorite is the one noted below. Isn’t it adorable?!
They are perfect for born day gifts, Christmas presents, birthdays and any day! Even better, they are reasonably priced.
With that said, I am happy to announce two readers won a t-shirt, onesie, OR baby sleeper of their choice.
#22- Lilian Hurn – Súper Baratísimo o Gratis
#29- 1955nurse
An email has been sent, please provide the requested information no later than November 12, 2010, 11:59 PM, EST, or a new winner will be selected.
For those of you who did not win, you can purchase your own by clicking HERE!
This Wednesday, November 10, 2010, the Hispanicize team, which consists of Louis Pagan, Manny Ruiz and myself, will be featured on Hispanic PR Chat, aka #HPRChat on Twitter. It is a monthly Twitter dialog (first Wednesdays, 8-9:30PM EST) among US Hispanic PR professionals, journalists and bloggers that was started by Andy Checo, a Public Relations professional who specializes in the US Hispanic market.
During the chat, the Hispanicize team wants to get to know YOU and to share a bit more about ourselves and our vision of Hispanicize.
We’re so excited to have this opportunity to know you and showcase our vision of Hispanicize and we want you to be just as excited as we are! As a result, we will be giving away some fabulous, fabulous, FABULOUS gifts (Yes, I repeated that on purpose!) to three (3) lucky Twitter participants! So make sure you use the #Hispz and #HPRChat hashtags in your tweet!
Below are the prizes that will be awarded during the Twitter Chat/Party:
TWO Sony Bloggies
and a $25 McDonald’s Arch Card!
To join in the Twitter Chat/Party follow the Hispanicize team and Andy Checo:
Do you recall that slogan? I sure do! But if you didn’t, I included a few short clips below to catch you up to date.
This one was SUPER Famous in the 80s.
Or what about this one? It made Milk cool!
Yeah I know, they seem antiquated don’t they? But I grew up with those commercials and I believed them, at least until I hit my teens. At that point, milk just seemed a waste of my calories so I cut it from my diet. Boy, am I paying for it now! But that’s another post … suffice it to say I was WRONG!
Milk contains vitamins, like calcium, Vitamin A, D, B12, potassium that will help children grow up big and strong AND help adults maintain their teeth, bones, weight and good health.
Milk is versatile. It can be used in a variety of recipes. In fact, during Sabroso Saturday, a day when bloggers link up and share their recipes, six of us made 24 recipes with chocolate milk and they were sabroso/delicious! Feel free to check them out.
The recipes we created were provided by a nutritionist and tested in our homes. They were so clever, I had to ask her how she came up with them. Below is her response in Spanish and the English translation:
Lo primero que hicimos fue crear una lista de bebidas, desayunos y postres a los cuales pudiéramos incorporar esta deliciosa bebida. Utilizamos recetas de familia, alimentos tradicionales en la comida Mexicana y otros países Latinoamericanos. El siguiente paso fue probar las recetas y ajustar ingredientes para acomodar los sabores que la leche de chocolate baja en grasa trae y por supuesto para hacer la receta mas saludable. Finalmente compartimos nuestros platillos con familia y amigos para que nos dieran su opinión y volvimos a ajustar los ingredientes cuando fue necesario
Translation:
The first thing that we did was create a list of drinks, breakfast meals and desserts that we could add this delicious drink to. We used family friendly recipes that are used in Mexico and most Latin American countries. The next step was testing out the recipes and tweaking them to showcase the rich flavors of low fat chocolate milk and to ensure they were also healthy. Lastly, we shared our meals with family and friends so they could give us their opinions. Using their comments, we adjusted the recipes again when necessary.
As a busy working Mom, who is trying to get healthier, I loved the fact that the nutrionist did not sacrifice taste when creating these recipes (even my picky boys liked them!). The whole wheat chocolate & banana crepes were their fave and I LOVED the Mint Mocha Frappuccino Light! It had me giggly all day long, as you can see by my video.
But I’m sure I don’t have to sell you on the benefits of milk! I know you realize how good it is for your teeth, bones, health and figure. In fact, I bet you give your children their 3 cup daily requirements and drink yours, as well, without having to be told! Since you know these facts, I don’t have to sell to Milk to you. It sells itself. What I do want to share with you is something else, so here it is:
FIVE (5) READERS ARE GOING TO WIN A YEAR’S WORTH OF MILK!
What does a year’s worth of milk mean?
It means winners’ will receive one gallon of milk per week for 52 weeks!
Winner’s will ALSO receive got milk? shirts for their families (max of 5 shirts per winner).
Ready to enter? Read on!
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Follow @BigotedeLeche & enter to win one year’s worth of MILK (5 Winners). Click here to enter: http://tiny.cc/GW44#GIVEAWAY #MsLatina
3. Follow my blog with Google Friends, ”Like” my Facebook page and/or subscribe via email for 1 entry EACH. Click HERE to subscribe. If you’re already do, let me know!
4. Leave a comment on any of the five Chocolate Milk recipes noted below. Once done, return here and leave a comment on THIS post letting me know you did so, including the recipe and the name used in your comment. Each comment gives you TWO (2) extra entries.
As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise.
Disclosure: This is a paid post created in collaboration with Milk Processors Education Program (MilkPEP). All opinions expressed herein are solely my own.
A few years ago I hired a trainer. He was not only a great trainer, he was also guapisimo/gorgeous! I trained harder because he trained me. I ran, lifted, squatted, and jumped on command. Yet the one thing I dreaded doing was sit-ups and not for the reason you may think.
Exercising, when done with vigor, is intense. It causes you to sweat in places you wished didn’t sweat, places anti-perspirant deodorant can’t get to, secret womanly places.
Yet during sit-ups, I could not hide. He had to hold my legs. He had to get near. He had to SMELL.
Yes Ladies I said it! Our pum pums give off odors during intense work-outs and we may sometimes have leakage. It’s normal, especially after having children; however, it can feel uncomfortable and make us feel embarrassed or ashamed.
Should this deter you from working out with that hunky trainer? Of course not!
But you can, and should, minimize the effects with panti-liners or better yet with a panty that has a BUILT-IN liner, like the STRIDE Everyday™ panties! They come in 5 different styles, including some Latinalicious lacy thongs and bikinis.
For my review, I choose the bikini. I just can’t imagine getting on that bike with a thong, regardless of the protection!
It worked. I loved the protection it offered during my exercise routine. I loved the fit! It felt similar to a bathing suit bottom with more protection. Also, unlike panty liners, which can show underneath yoga pants, you could not see a difference with the STRIDE Everyday™ bikini . Furthermore, for those of you who worry about panty lines, STRIDE Everyday offers seamless panties as well, which are perfect underneath yoga pants and skinny jeans!
Lastly, if you happen to prance around the room in your STRIDE Everyday panty as I did, no one will notice the difference since they look like regular panties!
Below are pictures of the 5 styles offered:
The secret in these panties lies in the technology used to keep you dry and deodorized all day. This technology is called OQUOS. Its a super absorbent microfiber fabric thats permanently built into the panty’s liner. It allows you to wash the panty in warm water and to dry it on the normal cycle. According to their site, “With proper laundry care, your STRIDE™ panties and briefs will return to their original, absorbent, comfortable state for up to 100 washes!” I can’t vouch for 100 washes but I can say its continued to work well after I’ve washed it a few times!
At this time, you can purchase STRIDE Everyday panties at Duane Reade, USA Drug, Kinney and Bartells. You can also purchase Stride Everyday panties online by clicking here. When purchasing online use code STRIDE 622 to receive FREE shipping on orders over $30. This code is valid until November 30, 2010.
Now, I’m excited to say not one, but TWO, Latina On a Mission readers will be able to win a Stride Everyday Panty of their choice! For rules on how to enter, read on…
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
NOTE: You must be an e-mail subscriber to enter. Click HERE to subscribe.
EXTRA ENTRIES – LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY:
1.Follow my blog with Google Friends and/or ”Like” my Facebook page for 1 entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know!
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter to win a Stride Everyday Panty, perfect for active women who do not sacrifice style! http://tiny.cc/GW43#GIVEAWAY #MsLatina
3. Leave a comment on a non-giveaway related post/article for 3 extra entries. Note the post in your comment and don’t forget to enter each entry in a separate comment! NOTE: Comments posted before November 5, 2010 are NOT eligible.
4. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 3 extra entries.
5. Share this post and/or another post you enjoyed using any ”Share and Enjoy” submission (Example: Digg, Facebook, Technorati, MySpace, Stumble Upon, etc.). Each post shared gives you 3 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
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Giveaway ends December 3, 2010 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US residents
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise
Disclosure: For review purposes, Stride Everyday provided me with one panty. Receipt of said product did not influence my review.
Between the boys, new schools, changed schedules and various conferences, it took me longer than expected to select giveaway winners for the Shopbop giveaway, the Secretariat giveaway and the Survey giveaway. Please accept my apologies for the delay.
After disqualifying entries by individuals who were not subscribed, I used random.org to select the winners. If your name was selected, please send an email to MsLatina (AT) latinaonamission.com with the name of the giveaway you won in the Subject line. Note, I must receive your email no later than Friday, October 29, 2010, 11:59 EST.
Thank you and congratulations to all the winners!
Secretariat Winner – #37 shelly aka allysmama
ShopBop Winner - #121 FaithJ
Unlike the other giveaways noted above, entrants to the survey giveaway did NOT have to be subscribed. I received 126 responses to my survey, however, some of the respondents chose to NOT enter the giveaway. After omitting those who did not wish to enter the giveaway, I selected the winner with random.org.
Survey – #71 rachel flavin
Thank you to all who responded to my survey, I have gotten some wonderful ideas and now know where I should take Latina On a Mission in 2011! I will post an update in the coming weeks.
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, I would love to introduce you to the Hola Baby (Translation: Hello Baby) clothing line!
Hola Baby carries unique tees, dresses, onesies and more for that special pequeñito/little one in your life!
Launched in Spring 2010, the web-based business features creative and colorful designs paired with Spanish words and phrases like “El Mero Mero,” which loosely translates to “The Coolest Guy Ever,” and “Fresona” which loosely translates to “Total Girly Girl.” Children look especially sweet in the “Mijo” (my son) and “Mija” (my daughter) t-shirts and one piece outfits. “Mijo” or “mija” are shortened versions of “mi hijo” and “mi hija” respectively, used as terms of endearment for a little boy or little girl in the Hispanic community.
Hola Baby’s cotton shirts are super soft, hold up to many washings and are sweatshop free. Sizes run from 6 months to 4T, with new designs and sizes coming in 2011.
I’m also excited to say that not one, but TWO, Latinalicious readers will have the opportunity to win their choice of any one t-shirt, onesie, OR baby sleeper – perfect for a holiday gift!
Ready to enter? Read on!
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Check out Hola Baby and let me know in a comment which t-shirt, onesie, OR baby sleeper you would choose if you won.
NOTE: You must be an e-mail subscriber to enter. Click HERE to subscribe.
EXTRA ENTRIES – LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY:
1. Follow my blog with Google Friends and/or ”Like” my Facebook page for 1 entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know!
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter the Hola Baby Clothing Line #giveaway! TWO WINNERS http://tiny.cc/GW42#MsLatina #fashion
3. Blog about the Hola Baby Clothing Line Giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 3 extra entries.
4. Leave a comment on a non-giveaway related post for 3 extra entries. Note the post in your comment and don’t forget to enter each entry in a separate comment! Wouldn’t want you to miss an entry!
5. Share this post and/or another post you enjoyed using any ”Share and Enjoy” submission (Example: Digg, Facebook, Technorati, MySpace, Stumble Upon, etc.). Each post shared gives you 3 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
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GIVEAWAY ENDS October 30, 2010 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US residents only
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise
As a mother of boys, I sometimes wonder if a huge joke was somehow played on me. I’ve never been into sports. I don’t know a fly ball from a pop up!
Its a running joke between my boys, that I run like a girl, catch like a girl and throw like a girl. You would think they would see the obvious – Duh! Mom is a girl! – but that always seems to escape them.
Lately, I have been feeling more inclined to learn more about baseball and have actually started reading the *GASP* Sports pages. I still don’t understand much but at least now I can memorize a few choice sentences and appear like I know more than I do. Sneaky, I know … but in my defense, the boys are so impressed!
Now imagine… two sets of eyes opening in amazement as Mom pulls out a pair of “official” Franklin Baseball batting gloves. But wait it gets better! Imagine Mom using the batting gloves and hitting a homerun! Woot! Did you hear that?! It was their jaws dropping in amazement! I would finally be the “cool” baseball Queen! Bwahahaha
Now imagine yourself with a pair of these same gloves. What?! You can’t imagine it you say?! Well that’s probably because you haven’t entered my ONE DAY giveaway yet!
Read on for details!
GIVEAWAY PRIZE:
A pair of Franklin Baseball batting gloves.
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
EXTRA ENTRIES – LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY:
1. Follow my blog with Google Friends and/or ”Like” my Facebook page for 1 entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know!
2. Tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till giveaway ends.
Enter to win a pair of Franklin Baseball batting gloves! http://tiny.cc/GW41#GIVEAWAY #MsLatina #Baseball
3. Complete my survey for 3 extra entries. Click here to begin: Reader Survey.
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GIVEAWAY ENDS October 6, 2010 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US residents only
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner must respond by the specified time or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise.
Franklin is currently hosting a fan challenge to reach 10,000 Facebook Fans by October 6, 2010.
As an incentive/prize for reaching the 10,000 fans they will be giving away a pair of playoff tickets to one lucky Franklin Baseball fan. Fans will get the chance to enter to win these tickets through Facebook.
In addition to the pair of playoff tickets, ALL Franklin facebook fans will get a special promo code for 25% off in the Franklin Sports online store.
Disclosure: I will receive the same prize being given away.
The one day giveaway for the Olga Tanon and Prince Royce concert tickets has ended. The FOUR Winners will receive FOUR General Admission tickets. I have just been informed that the winners will also be given VIP status! Wepa!
As always, when selecting the winners I used random.org. I omitted the entries that did not comply with the rules and had a total of 41 entries left, which is considerable considering the giveaway lasted less than a day!
So without further ado the Olga Tanon and Prince Royce concert ticket winners are:
1. Rosa
2. Angelica Perez
3. Romina Mamá XXI
4. Diana
Winners please email your Legal Name and telephone number ASAP to MsLatina@Latinaonamission.com, with a subject line, “Winner of the Olga Tanon and Prince Royce Concert Tickets” by 2PM or forfeit your prize.
NOTE: Winners will need to take their IDs with them to the Box Office to receive their VIP bracelets and tickets.
Congrats! I hope you all have a Latinalicious time!
Last year, the American Heart Association unveiled its Go Red Por Tu Corazón movement at the 10th Annual Latin GRAMMY® Awards to raise awareness among Hispanic women about their threat of heart disease. This year they are back with a very special contest that can take you and a friend or a family member to this year’s Latin GRAMMY® Awards in style!
Find out how:
Bring awareness of heart disease within the Latina community and show the world your great fashion sense!
Email a photo of yourself with your favorite Red dress or Red accessory to represent Go Red Por Tu Corazón and bring awareness of heart disease
Include your name, age, contact information and a short description of why this cause is close to your heart.
AHA will then notify you via email/phone if your photo has been selected and will upload all photos on a third party photo site so that you can share with your friends on Facebook and twitter.
Share away! Encourage your friends to comment and be part of your journey as this increases your chance to win!
Stay tuned! Contest ends on October 11, 2010
Click on the photo below and check out the new Go Red Por Tu Corazón Facebook page for creative photo ideas!
Don’t forget to also like the Go Red Por Tu Corazon Facebook page and let them know Latina On a Mission sent you!
I enjoy shopping, especially online. I don’t have to worry that I will be accosted by a salesperson at every rack and can shop at my leisure. I don’t have to rush to make it before closing time and I don’t have to deal with my boys having a meltdown. What I can do is: shop at my leisure in my jammies while searching for online coupons and drinking my café/coffee. It’s heaven on a screen I tell you!
I must admit, it doesn’t take much for me to get my shopping fix. I even enjoy “window” shopping! So when I was approached by Shopbop, an online shopping boutique, and given the opportunity to offer my readers a giveaway, I HAD to jump on it! Although I wasn’t receiving anything in return, I knew that it was something my readers would enjoy and it satisfied my shopping fix, a win win situation for all!
Here are a 5 things I learned while checking out their site:
Free shipping worldwide in 3 days or less.
Free returns in the US only, within 15 days (some restrictions apply).
Features a slew of designers, like Juicy Couture which was recently dropped from several NYC retailers, Marc Jacobs, Spencer & Graham, Velvet by Spencer & Graham, Seven Jeans, and many more.
Clothes, shoes, bags, and accessories, are all at your dainty little finger tips!
Refer a friend to Shopbop. If they shop and buy, you get a $25 gift certificate.
Aye, I almost forgot! They also have a coupon section called shopbox coupon, its a shopbox cheat sheet thats supposed to provide you with their latest and greatest coupon codes. Sadly, I didn’t see any at the time of posting, but make sure you check it out whenever you go to their site since they update frequently.
Bueno/Well, I know you ladies (Gents too – I see you!) are biting your fingertips in anticipation so to save your mani, let’s get on to the giveaway details.
PRIZE: One lucky reader will win a $100 Gift Card to Shopbox!
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Look over their site and let me know in a comment what you would get if you won!
NOTE: You must be an e-mail subscriber to enter. Click HERE to subscribe.
EXTRA ENTRIES – LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY:
1.Follow my blog with Google Friends and/or ”Like” my Facebook page for 1 entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know!
3. Tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter to win a $100 Gift Card to Shopbox, an online fashion boutique http://tiny.cc/GW39#GIVEAWAY #MsLatina
4. Leave a comment on a non-giveaway related post/article for 3 extra entries. Note the post in your comment and don’t forget to enter each entry in a separate comment! You can comment on up to 5 different posts. NOTE: Comments posted before September 21, 2010 are NOT eligible.
5. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 3 extra entries.
6. Share this post and/or another post you enjoyed using any ”Share and Enjoy” submission (Example: Digg, Facebook, Technorati, MySpace, Stumble Upon, etc.). Each post shared gives you 3 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
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Giveaway ends October 22, 2010 at 3:00 P.M. EST
Open to US and Canadian residents
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise
Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for said post.
CardsDirect.com, an online greeting card store, offers a variety of greeting cards, for for personal and business use. They also have over 2,000 card designs in a variety of categories and offer FREE personalization and custom imprinted verse! How cool is that?!
The winner of this giveaway will receive a coupon code that will allow them to get twenty-five cards of their choice, up to a $50 value, at Cards Direct that will be perfect for the upcoming holdidays!
So without further ado, the winner is…
Lucky number 13 ! Congrats Jaime!
An email has been sent, please provide the requested information no later than September 21, 2010, 11:59 PM, EST, or a new winner will be selected.
SECRETARIAT, a family friendly movie, created by Walt Disney Motion Picture, is set to open nationwide on October 8th.
Based on the remarkable true story, “Secretariat” chronicles the spectacular journey of the 1973 Triple Crown winner. Housewife and mother Penny Chenery(Diane Lane) agrees to take over her ailing father’s Virginia-based Meadow Stables, despite her lack of horse-racing knowledge. Against all odds, Chenery—with the help of veteran trainer Lucien Laurin (John Malkovich)—manages to navigate the male-dominated business, ultimately fostering the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years and what may be the greatest racehorse of all time.
Director Randall Wallace, who is the Oscar and Golden Globe nominated screenwriter of “Braveheart,” made sure that Penny Chenery, now 87, was an integral resource in the making of the film. In fact, she also appears as an extra in one of the film’s scenes so make sure you keep an eye out for her!
You can view the SECRETARIAT trailer below.
Unfortunately, I was unable to see the private screening that was offered during BlogHer, however, after viewing the trailer, I know I will make it a point to see it in theaters! Since its a true story, I already know how it turns out. What I don’t know is how Penny Chenery overcame the countless obstacles she faced. It was the 70s, women were just beginning to come into themselves. They were still not given the recognition they deserved in the workforce, much less in a male dominated arena. Penny Chenery is an inspiration. She defied the odds, bucking society’s norm. She was not limited by what others stated she should be. She may have been scared, even terrified at times, but she continued on, overcoming barriers to rise above the rest and win…now THAT is inspiring.
Although I was not able to attend the screening, I was given the opportunity to spread the word and host a Latinalicious giveaway that will give ONE reader the Men’s T-Shirt, Women’s T-Shirt, Youth T-Shirt and Hat shown below.
Good luck! / ¡Suerte!
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Leave a comment letting me what you think about the movie!
NOTE: You must be an e-mail subscriber to enter. Click HERE to subscribe.
EXTRA ENTRIES – LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY:
1. Follow my blog with Google Friends and/or ”Like” my Facebook page for 1 entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know!
2. Follow @MsLatinaon Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter the SECRETARIAT Promotional Giveaway to win T-shirts & more! http://tiny.cc/GW38#GIVEAWAY #MsLatina #movies
3. Fan SECRETARIAT on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/secretariat. Leave a comment on their page stating you heard about the film on Latina On a Mission for 1 extra entry.
4. Complete my survey for 3 extra entries. Click here to begin: Reader Survey.
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GIVEAWAY ENDS October 8, 2010 at 3:00 P.M. EST
Open to US residents only
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise
Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation to host said giveaway.
The Power a Bright Future Clorox Giveaway has ended. I just have to say that I loved reading your responses to the Mandatory Entry:
If you had $50,000 to fund one program in your child’s school, what would it be?
I love the passion each and everyone of you showed when answering this question. I hope you also took the opportunity to nominate or vote for your school at www.powerabrightfuture.com. If you did, please let us know in a comment!
Now without further ado, the winning number is…
Lucky No. 90! Congrats Lilian Hurn you won the $50AMEX gift card!
An email has been sent, please provide the requested information no later than September 9, 2010, 11:59 PM, EST, or a new winner will be selected!
The Power a Bright Future’s Clorox Gift Basket giveaway has ended. After removing the comments which were submitted after the cut off time, I used random.org to select the lucky winner. The lucky winner will receive a gift basket of Clorox goodies.
Without further ado, the winning number was…
Lucky number 31! Congrats Laurie you won!
An email has been sent, please provide the requested information no later than September 9, 2010, 11:59 PM, EST, or a new winner will be selected!
I was recently contacted by Emily and Cooper aka the Motherhood about writing in partnership with the Clorox Power a Brighter Future program. Although I have written about it in the past, and even co-hosted a Bilingual Twitter party with some amazing women, I couldn’t miss an opportunity to speak about it again for two very important reasons, my children and yours.
When I was growing up, education was emphasized. My family could not give me money but they could provide me with a first rate education, even if it was in a public school. It was my ticket out of poverty. It opened doors and widened my world.
In my Elementary, Junior High School and High School, I learned to play the viola, gymnastics, and baseball. In school, I learned to draw, to paint and to sculpt. I also learned to garden, and most importantly, that I had options. What are our children learning?
Some are NOT learning the arts, dance, or how to play musical instruments. Some are Not learning a second language. Some are NOT learning the basics.
What they are learning is that they don’t count, that they are not worth the effort.
Why?
Because of budget cuts!
What can we do?
We, the parents, can teach our children that they are valuable, that they do matter and that we do care.
We can show them with our words and our actions how important their education is to us.
We can unite. Hold fundraisers. Assist in classrooms. Sponsor a class. Support companies who care, like Clorox.
Why?
Because we care. You and I. Together. We can support our schools. We can join together and vote.
We can nominate our schools for the Power A Bright Future grant Program.
We can band together with other parents and vote.
For our schools, yours and mine.
Why?
Because our children need it.
They deserve a chance to win a $50,000 grand prize grant or one of three $20,000 grants to help provide critically needed resources to school programs that enrich children’s lives and create brighter futures. They deserve the key, the educational key, to open doors, to broaden their world … to succeed.
So go ahead and nominate your school at www.clorox.com from August 12 to September 27, 2010 and choose the category that best represents your idea. The three categories include: Learn, Play or Create. Upload a photo and a short summary of how the grant would make a difference, for example:
Learn: Education-focused programs (e.g. establishing a school recycling program)
Play: Sports and exercise-focused programs (e.g. building a playground)
Create: Arts-focused programs (e.g. funding an after-school music program)
Nominators will receive exclusive Clorox classroom tools and the chance to win coupons for Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes, Clorox® Regular-Bleach and other great prize packs daily.
Once the nomination period has closed, Clorox will leave the voting up to you. Between October 4 and November 1, be sure to vote for your favorite nominee. To encourage votes for their entries, nominators will receive a “Promote-it!” kit with tips on how to encourage votes, like sharing on Facebook and an e-mail for friends and family members. Use it. Share it. It could win you $50,000!
For official rules and to nominate a school program, visit www.Clorox.com
But thats not all! For over four generations, Clorox has helped families and children stay healthier, cleaner and happier, with their stain removers and disinfectants, and now they want to give one Latinalicious reader the chance to win a Clorox giveaway bag! The bag will include the following:
• Clorox Disinfecting Wipes
• Dr. Harley Rotbart’s book Germ Proof Your Kids
• Clorox Hand Sanitizer
• Tissues
• Fun stickers
• Crazy cutting scissors
• Markets/pencils/crayons
Ready to enter? Just follow the directions below.
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Answer the following question:
Which educator had the biggest impact on your life?
NOTE: You must be an e-mail subscriber to enter. Click HERE to subscribe.
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Follow my blog with Google Friends and/or ”Like” my Facebook page for 1 entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know!
3. Tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter to win a gift bag full of Clorox products! http://tiny.cc/GW37#GIVEAWAY #MsLatina #CloroxBrightFuture
4. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 3 extra entries.
5. Leave a comment on a non-giveaway related post for 3 extra entries. Note the post in your comment and don’t forget to enter each entry in a separate comment! Wouldn’t want you to miss an entry!
6. Share this post and/or another post you enjoyed using any ”Share and Enjoy” submission (Example: Digg, Facebook, Technorati, MySpace, Stumble Upon, etc.). Each post shared gives you 3 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
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Giveaway ends September 6 2010 at 3:00 P.M. EST
Open to US residents only
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise
Disclosure: This is a paid post created in collaboration with the Motherhood and Clorox.
The CSN giveaway has ended. Not surprisingly, the giveaway had a few HUNDRED entries; however, only ONE entry can win today. After omitting the entries that were entered after the cut off time, the winning number is shown below.
Lucky number 748 won! Congrats Helen you’ve won an $80 gift certificate to use at any of the 200+ CSN sites!
An email has been sent, please provide the requested information no later than September 5, 2010, 11:59 PM, EST, or a new winner will be selected!
School begins in New York City on September 8. Shortly after the boys and I will celebrate a slew of birthdays, special events, and holidays, all of which will require greeting cards: birthday cards, Christmas Cards, Holiday Cards, Photo Cards and Baby Announcements, to name just a few.
With limited time to browse stores during regular business hours, I was delighted to have been given the option to test out CardsDirect.com, an online greeting card store. They offer greeting cards for personal or business use (Great for blog promotions!). They also have over 2,000 card designs in a variety of categories and offer FREE personalization and custom imprinted verse!
I still haven’t decide which cards to select. The boys and I love the Photo Cards, however, I have to admit the business woman in me loves their business line as well. I think the Thank You cards are perfect for my blog. If I select the Christmas Photo cards, I have to start taking pictures now while the boys are willing to take them. If I decide on the business cards, I have to think of a verse. Of course, I can always get both! I’ll let you know when I decide!
In the meantime, one Latinalicious reader is going to win a coupon code that will allow them to get twenty-five cards of their choice, up to a $50 value, at Cards Direct!
Ready to enter? Read on!
Good luck! / ¡Suerte!
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MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Let me know in a comment what you would select if you won! NOTE: You must be an e-mail subscriber to enter. Click HERE to subscribe.
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Follow my blog with Google Friends and/or ”Like” my Facebook page for 1 entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know!
3. Tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter to win a set of greeting cards from @CardsDirect http://tiny.cc/GW36 #GIVEAWAY #MsLatina
4. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 3 extra entries.
5. Leave a comment on a non-giveaway related post for 3 extra entries. Note the post in your comment and don’t forget to enter each entry in a separate comment! Wouldn’t want you to miss an entry!
6. Share this post and/or another post you enjoyed using any ”Share and Enjoy” submission (Example: Digg, Facebook, Technorati, MySpace, Stumble Upon, etc.). Each post shared gives you 3 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
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Giveaway ends September 15, 2010 at 3:00 P.M. EST
Open to US residents only
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise
Disclosure: I received the same product being given; however, this in no waqy influenced my opinions or this post.
The Perricone Cold Plasma Giveaway has ended. Cold Plasma, an anti-aging solution, works with all skin types, even sensitive skin, to combat the 10 signs of aging, shown below.
Firmness
Elasticity
Clarity
Radiance
Smoothness
Texture
Redness
Blotchiness
Fine lines and wrinkles
Dryness
Not surprisingly, the giveaway had a few HUNDRED entries but only one Latinalicious reader can win.
So without further ado, the winner is @Ardy22, lucky Number 187 !
An email has been sent, please provide the requested information no later than August 30, 2010, 3:00 PM, EST, or a new winner will be selected!
Due to the economy, New York City has faced a slew of budget cuts. Many programs were closed or drastically reduced. Sadly, children were not spared.
Come September when schools open their doors in New York City, many children will be left without after-school programs, tutoring services, and sports and arts classes. Parents will also be forced to provide the basics that were normally given to our generation, like books, pencils, crayons, and even cleaning supplies!
The lack of cleaning supplies is particularly disturbing since children spend most of their days at school; consequently, it can become a breeding ground for germs. Knowing this Clorox wishes to remind families that we should teach our children the below three easy steps to prevent the spread of germs and maintain environments that inspire brighter futures:
Sing and Scrub: Wash hands with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds (the time it takes to sing the “Happy Birthday” song twice).
Do the Elbow Cough: Cough and sneeze into your elbow instead of your hands to help prevent the spread of germs by touch.
Disinfect Hot Spots: School staff and adults should routinely clean areas that people touch often, like desktops, remote controls and light switches.
What’s important to note is that even if a classroom starts out clean, germs can – and do – build up all day. In a study done at the University of Arizona by Dr. Charles Gerba*, evidence of Influenza A virus was found on 13.6% of swabbed surfaces in the morning and jumped to about 50% by the afternoon! As a parent, this concerns me; as such, I plan to support my children’s teachers in keeping their classrooms clean by providing teachers with hand sanitizers and canisters of Clorox Disinfecting Wipes to help make clean-up easier.
Clorox is also helping needy schools via its grant called “Power a Bright Future”. Power a Bright Future is a grant program that will provide resources to schools in need of support. They program will give away a total of $110,000, one $50,000 grand prize grant and three $20,000 grants.
You have until September 27, 2010. There are two ways to get involved – by nominating a school or voting for your favorite nomination. To nominate a school or to vote for your school go to www.powerabrightfuture.com. Nominations can be submitted in one of three categories, Learn, Play or Create, between August 12 to September 27, 2010. For more information, official rules and to nominate a school program, visit www.powerabrightfuture.com.
For more tips on helping keep classrooms cleaner, visit Clorox.
*University of Arizona workplace study, Fall 2005, Dr. Charles P. Gerba
Bilingual Power a Bright Future Twitter Party
In order to get the word out about the Clorox Power a Bright Futureprogram and give a voice to your ideas on how YOU can help create a healthy and happy school, Clorox is sponsoring a twitter party and giveaway with Latina On a Mission and two other bloggers. Giveaway information can be found below.
To join in the Twitter fiesta/party follow the party hosts and organizers :
Prizes: Three (3) $25 AMEX gift cards will be given out during the twitter party.
RSVP: It’s not mandatory to RSVP in order to join us, but if you want to connect with fellow party attendees ahead of time, RSVP on the Facebook Event page.
Twitter Party Giveaway Rules:Three winners will be chosen at random from all #CloroxBrightFuture tagged tweets between 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m EST 8/26/10. Winner must be present and using the tag between these times to win. Winner must be 18 years of age or older and have a valid U.S. address.
Bilingual Power a Bright Future Giveaway
Prize: One Latinalicious reader will win a $50 AMEX gift card.
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Leave a comment answering one of the following questions:
Now that you’re preparing for back-to-school, how can you help in keeping a healthier and happier school for your children?
If you had $50,000 to fund one program in your child’s school, what would it be?
How have state budget cuts affected your child’s school?
NOTE: You must be an e-mail subscriber to enter. Click HERE to subscribe.
EXTRA ENTRIES – LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY:
1. Follow my blog with Google Friends and/or ”Like” my Facebook page for 1 entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know!
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter to win a $50 AMEX gift card from @MsLatina. http://tiny.cc/GW35 (Ends 9/10) #GIVEAWAY #MsLatina #CloroxBrightFuture
3. Blog about the Power A Bright FutureGiveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 3 extra entries.
4. Leave a comment on a non-giveaway related post for 3 extra entries. Note the post in your comment and don’t forget to enter each entry in a separate comment! Wouldn’t want you to miss an entry!
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GIVEAWAY ENDS September 10, 2010 at 3:00 P.M. EST
Open to US, including Puerto Rico
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Be sure to also check out my co-hosts’ blogs for additional giveaway opportunities. They are each hosting the same giveaway.
Official Rules: Entrants can only win a $50 American Express gift card on one (1) Bilingual Power a Bright Future Twitter party host’s blog. If an entrant chooses to comment on more than one host’s blog post, he/she is only eligible to win one (1) prize, even if randomly selected as the winner more than once. Entrants for the Giveaways may not participate with multiple e-mail addresses. Any entrant who attempts to enter with multiple e-mail addresses, under multiple identities, or uses any other device will be disqualified from participation in the promotion, and all entries submitted by that entrant will be void.
As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise.
Disclosure: I am being compensated for co-hosting the Bilingual Power a Bright Future Twitter party. This post was written in conjunction with the campaign, but all opinions are mine.
I’ve worked with Perricone in the past and received great feedback. I’m excited to announce that I’m hosting another Perricone giveaway! The winner will receive a full sized bottle of Cold Plasma, valued at $150, right here on Latina On a Mission. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this opportunity!
Cold Plasma is an anti-aging solution that works with all skin types, even sensitive skin. It uses a unique solution that enables your skin to draw from it what your individual skin needs to combat the 10 signs of aging, shown below.
Firmness
Elasticity
Clarity
Radiance
Smoothness
Texture
Redness
Blotchiness
Fine lines and wrinkles
Dryness
For those of you in NYC, you can visit the Perricone Flagship Store located at 791 Madison Avenue
(at East 67th Street), New York, NY 10021. You’ll be able to get a makeover, sample Cold Plasma, and obtain advice from Perricone professionals at their spa. However, because I know not all of my readers reside in NYC, you can also order free samples of Cold Plasma. You only have to pay shipping and handling, which is $4.95.
Now onto the giveaway rules…
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Let me know in a comment why you want or need Cold Plasma! NOTE: You must be an e-mail subscriber to enter. Click HERE to subscribe.
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Follow my blog with Google Friends and/or ”Like” my Facebook page for 1 entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know!
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter to win Perricone MD’s Cold Plasma Skincare Solution, valued at $150 http://tiny.cc/GW34 (Ends 8/21) #GIVEAWAY #MsLatina #beauty
3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 3 extra entries.
4. Leave a comment on a non-giveaway related post for 3 extra entries. Note the post in your comment and don’t forget to enter each entry in a separate comment! Wouldn’t want you to miss an entry!
5. Share this post and/or another post you enjoyed using any ”Share and Enjoy” submission (Example: Digg, Facebook, Technorati, MySpace, Stumble Upon, etc.). Each post shared gives you 3 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise.
Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation to host said giveaway.
I recently had the chance to get better acquainted with CSN, an online U.S. retailer of home and office goods based in Boston. It has over 200+ sites, with products have been featured in a variety of outlets, including The Rachael Ray Show, Extreme Makeover Home Edition and This Old House to name a few. They were also named one of the TOP 3 online retailers, according to Internet Retailer, because of their exceptional service, selection and savings.
As noted above, they sell everything for the home from beds and cribs to faucets and hardwood flooring. They also carry exercise equipment, as well as some Latinalicious shoes and bags.
Below are several items I thought were worth showcasing because of their uniqueness and versatilty. I want to also point out that the items showcased below are all under $80!
Why would I use $80 as my cap you ask? Because one Latinalicious reader is going to win an $80 CSN gift certificate to use at any of the 200+ CSN sites! Read on for entry instuctions.
Good luck! / ¡Suerte!
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Let me know in a comment what you would select if you won the $80 CSN Gift Certificate! NOTE: You must be an e-mail subscriber to enter. Click HERE to subscribe.
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Follow my blog with Google Friends and/or ”Like” my Facebook page for 1 entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know!
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per hour till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter to win an $80 CSN Gift Certificate http://tiny.cc/GW33 (Ends 8/31) #GIVEAWAY #MsLatina
3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 3 extra entries.
4. Leave a comment on a non-giveaway related post for 3 extra entries. Note the post in your comment and don’t forget to enter each entry in a separate comment! Wouldn’t want you to miss an entry!
6. Share this post and/or another post you enjoyed using any ”Share and Enjoy” submission (Example: Digg, Facebook, Technorati, MySpace, Stumble Upon, etc.). Each post shared gives you 3 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
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GIVEAWAY ENDS August 31, 2010 at 3:00 P.M. EST
Open to US AND Canadian residents
NOTE: There may be shipping charges or, in the case of Canadian addresses, international fees for certain products. It is important to check when using your $80 gift certificate.
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise
Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation to host said giveaway.
The BlogHer CockTail Party Pass Winner has been selected.
The first winner selected no longer required a pass, thus a new winner was selected from the comments. I’m excited to announce the winner is comment number 7!
Congrats Sabrina! You have been contacted and a confirmation will be submitted to the email provided when entering the giveaway.
As one of the co-hosts for the FIRST Latina BlogHer party, I can’t wait for BlogHer to hit New York City. In fact, I’m so excited that I want to give away ONE BlogHer Cocktail pass with confirmed admittance to our Social Fiesta so that the Latinalicious winner can party the night away with us!
You do not have to be a blogger to enter, although after an evening with us you may be inspired to become one. You do, however, have to be open to having a FABULOUS time, be open to learning or dancing some salsa, and have to take a photo with ME!
Below are the party details, PLEASE make sure you can attend before entering the giveaway! Also, you MUST be an e-mail subscriber to enter.
Details
What: Social Fiesta at BlogHer ’10 Date: Thursday, August 5, 2010 Time: 6 pm EST Where: Hilton New York
Ready to enter? Read on!
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Let me know in a comment why you want to go to the FIRST Latina BlogHer party? NOTE: You must be an e-mail subscriber to enter.
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Follow my blog and/or ”Like” my Facebook page for 1 entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know! NOTE: Unvalidated e-mails will be disqualified.
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per hour till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Win a BlogHer Cocktail Pass with #SocialFiesta admittance http://tiny.cc/GW32 (Ends 8/3) #GIVEAWAY #MsLatina #BlogHer #Latism
3. Make a donation to the http://playroomofhope.com/ for 10 extra entries. Donations are tax deductable and could net you a BlogHer Cocktail Pass!
4. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 3 extra entries.
5. Leave a comment on a non-giveaway related post for 3 extra entries. Note the post in your comment and don’t forget to enter each entry in a separate comment! Wouldn’t want you to miss an entry!
6. Share this post and/or another post you enjoyed using any ”Share and Enjoy” submission (Example: Digg, Facebook, Technorati, MySpace, Stumble Upon, etc.). Each post shared gives you 3 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
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GIVEAWAY ENDS August 3, 2010 at 3:00 P.M. EST
Open to US residents
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. Because of the short time frame, the winner will have 12 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise
Disclosure: I paid for the BlogHer pass with my own funds. I was not compensated in any way for the pass.
This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Charter. All opinions are 100% mine.
I’ve written before about Charter because I love how they reward their customers and those looking to sign up for Charter service.
In the past they’ve given away a hybrid car, a Camaro, an HDTV-A-Day for an entire month, free laptops, XBox360′s and more. This time, Charter is giving back to the community. Charter wants your favorite school to start smart this fall with 50 new laptops!
As part of Charter’s back-to-school campaign, they are giving 50 laptops away to TWO schools. The laptops are LenovoG555′s with a 15.6″ screen, 160GB drive and 3GB ram (with a Targus bag). Schools need to be nominated by August 12. The short nomination process can be found by clicking here: laptop-a-day giveaway
Charter will choose 50 finalists (based on the nomination stories submitted) and announce them on August 16. Open voting occurs between August 16 and September 20 and Charter will announce the two winning schools on Sept. 27th.
You can also register for a chance to win a laptop for yourself. Ordering any Charter service automatically gives you a chance to win and get up to $300 cash back. You can also register online with no purchase necessary. But the real opportunity is for parents and others to nominate their local schools and encourage their friends to vote for their school to win the 50 laptops so pass it on!
Good luck!
You can also go to their Facebook fanpage and ‘like’ Charter by clicking here: Charter on Facebook
The Pantene Giveaway has ended. Not surprisingly, it was a very popular giveaway, with over 250 comments. Two very lucky commenters will win a Pantene gift basket valued at $55 The gift basket will contain products you selected in your mandatory answer, as well as some other Latinalicious goodies.
When entering giveaways please make sure you follow the directions correctly. Sadly, after reviewing the comments, I had to disqualify one of the winners because they failed to do so.
So without further ado the two Pantene Giveaway Winners are…
Lucky numbers 21 and 217! Congrats Kim and Isolated Existence, you are the lucky winners!
Send your contact information and size requirement to MsLatina (AT) latinaonamission.com and write “Pantene’s Giveaway Winners!” in the subject line.
The information must be received no later than Saturday, July 31, 2010, 5:00 PM EST or a new winner will be selected!
I’ve selected the winner of the Urban Wear LRG Boys outfit. The lucky winner will receive a T-shirt and denim shorts for that special boy in their life. The winner need only state what size they require: Small (8), Medium (12), or Large (16).
So without further ado, the winner is…
Lucky number 23! Felicidades/Congratulations Alba Guevara, you’ve won the LRG Urban Wear boys outfit!
Send your contact information and size requirement to MsLatina (AT) latinaonamission.com and write “Urban Wear LRG Boys WINNER” in the subject line.
The information must be received no later than Tuesday July 20, 2010, 5:00 PM EST or a new winner will be selected!
This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Hampton Hotels. All opinions are 100% mine.
Hilton Worldwide is sponsoring a Latinalicious Hampton Chain of Friends Sweepstakes where you can win an ENTIRE Hampton hotel for a weekend! Additionally, the winner will also receive $5000 to help pay the tax for the weekend!
That’s 100 rooms for 2 nights and trust me it won’t be anything like ”The Shining”. You won’t find “REDRUM” on the bathroom door or Jack Nicholson waiting in the garden. What you WILL find is spacious rooms with clean Hampton beds, opulent grounds and of course the love of your 100 invited guests!
If I won, I would definitely invite my family, some of which I haven’t seen in years, as well as my closest friends. We are scattered over the US so this would give us an opportunity to get together at a fraction of the cost. Wow that sounds like a commercial, ”…at a fraction of the cost” , doesn’t it?! But I have to say its TRUE! They would just have to cover their flights which is nothing compared to what they would have paid.
There is no purchase necessary to enter. Its open to residents of the 50 US, DC, Canada (excluding Quebec), UK and Mexico, except where prohibited. The sweepstakes ends at 11:59pm CT on September 4, 2010.
Its the perfect prize for a wedding, a family reunion, or a friends & family bash. Best, since you’ve been reading my blog for sometime (I hope!), feel free to think of me as one of your top one hundred friends and invite me! I promise if you ask, I’ll go
Want to go to the 2010 Teen Choice Awards? Did I hear a YES?! I bet I did! I’m sure you would love to see some of their newest categories, Best Scene Stealers, Best Fight, Most Fanatic Fans and Best Hissy Fit, LIVE!
The Straight to Stardom sweepstakes is being hosted by Invisalign Teen, the maker of Invisalign, custom made clear aligners that are comfortable and practically invisible. One lucky winner will receive a VIP trip for FOUR (4) to the Teen Choice Awards 2010! Woot! Woot!
The grand prize includes:
* Trip for 4 to attend Teen Choice 2010, including air, hotel, and transportation
* 4 Post-Show VIP Party Tickets
* 2 Flip Cameras
Runner up prizes include:
• iPad
• Laptop computer
• 3 iPod touch mobile digital devices
• Authentic Teen Choice 2010 surfboard
Total Approximate Retail Value of all prizing is $10,000!!!
To enter to win click HERE.
To see the full sweepstakes rules click HERE
Note the sweepstakes is only open to legal residents of all 50 United States (not including territories and possessions) and the District of Columbia. Entrants must be at LEAST 14 years old. You can enter ONLINE DAILY by visiting the Invisalign “Teen Choice 2010” Sweepstakes page at http://invisalignteen.com/teenchoice, completing all info requested on the entry form and clicking on the “submit” button to complete the entry process.
ALL ONLINE ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 11:59:59 PM (EDT) ON July 11, 2010!
If you win, make sure you come back and let us know! Even better, post your pics on our Facebook page so you can be the envy of all the readers!
¡Suerte!/ Good Luck!
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I recently had the opportunity to use the new Pantene shampoo and conditioner.
I. LOVED. IT.
As a regular Pantene user, I didn’t think anything could be done to make Pantene better but they surprised me! Now it not only smells divine, it can be customized to your hair type to give you the best result.
Pantene created a Personal Consultation tool, available on their website, where you can answer questions to identify your hair’s unique structure. Once completed, you are provided with a personalized hair regiment recommendation for your fine, thick, color-treated, or curly hair.
You can try out the new personal consultation tool yourself by clicking HERE. While on the site, I suggest you check out the ”Hairstyles brought to you by Pantene”, especially if you are planning to change your look this year. Just click on the tab labeled “Looks & Trends” to check out styles based on hair type and length. I liked the ponytail below. What do you think?
I’m excited to announce that Latina On a Mission will be giving not one, but TWO (2) readers a chance to win a Pantene giftbasket full of goodies, with a $55 retail value. Although I don’t have a list of the items I can tell you it will look similar to the picture below. Isn’t it Latinalicious?!
In order to enter, complete the “Mandatory Entry” below and leave a comment with your e-mail address, using the following format: MsLatina (AT) latinaonamission.com to avoid spam. Want more chances to win? Read on!
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MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Take the personal Pantene consultation by clicking HERE. Let me know your results in a comment! You can also sign up to recieve coupons or samples on the same site by clicking HERE.
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Subscribe via email, follow my blog and/or fan my Facebook page for 1 entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know! NOTE: Unvalidated e-mails will be disqualified.
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter to win a Pantene Giftbasket ($55 retail value) http://tiny.cc/GW31(2 WINNERS) #GIVEAWAY #MsLatina #contest
3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 5 extra entries.
4. Add my giveaway to any blog giveaway linky. Leave the linky url in a comment. Each linky add-on gives you 3 extra entry!
5. Leave a comment on a non-giveaway related post for 3 extra entries. Note the post in your comment and don’t forget to enter each entry in a separate comment! Wouldn’t want you to miss an entry!
6. Share this post and/or another post you enjoyed using any ”Share and Enjoy” submission (Example: Digg, Facebook, Technorati, MySpace, Stumble Upon, etc.). Each post shared gives you 3 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
7. Enter any of my other giveaways dated after June 30, 2010 for 3 extra entries. Note the giveaway entered in your comment and don’t forget to enter each entry in a separate comment!
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GIVEAWAY ENDS July 21, 2010 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US residents
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise
Disclosure: For review purposes, I received Pantene products; however, this in no way influenced my review.
Have you seen my youngest and most active son, Andrew, pictured below? If I had to rate his activity level it would definitely be “HIGH”. He’s a sports fanatic, on and off the field!
On any given day, you can find Andrew roughing it up with his friends playing football, softball, soccer and basketball. Not surprisingly, his clothes take a beating! For that reason, I look for clothes that can handle the wear and tear, while also looking fashionable.
LRG is one of the brands we like. Its urban style fits the fashion forward get up and go attitude my tween has. He loved how he looked in it. I, on the other hand, love its affordability!
You can find LRG on Amazon or Dr. Jays, as well as other retailers. However, one Latinalicious reader will have the opportunity to win the same outfit worn by my son in a size Small (8), Medium (12), or Large (16).
Close up of LRG Boys T-Shirt
FYI: I selected a size 12 to review, since this is my son’s normal size. If you look at my son’s picture below you will see that the clothing runs a bit big. Don’t be alarmed! This is the trend with urban wear and is part of its appeal.
Ready to enter? Read on!
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MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
I look for fashionable and affordable clothes when shopping for my sons. What do YOU look for when shopping for that special young boy in your life?
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Subscribe via email, follow my blog and/or fan my Facebook page for 1 entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know! NOTE: Unvalidated e-mails will be disqualified.
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter to win an LRG Boys urban clothing outfit http://tiny.cc/GW30 #GIVEAWAY #MsLatina #contest
3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 5 extra entries.
4. Add my giveaway to any blog giveaway linky. Leave the linky url in a comment. Each linky add-on gives you 3 extra entry!
5. Leave a comment on a non-giveaway related post for 3 extra entries. Note the post in your comment and don’t forget to enter each entry in a separate comment! Wouldn’t want you to miss an entry!
6. Share this post and/or another post you enjoyed using any ”Share and Enjoy” submission (Example: Digg, Facebook, Technorati, MySpace, Stumble Upon, etc.). Each post shared gives you 3 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
7. Enter any of my other giveaways dated after June 30, 2010 for 3 extra entries. Note the giveaway entered in your comment and don’t forget to enter each entry in a separate comment!
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GIVEAWAY ENDS July 14, 2010 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US residents
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise
Disclosure: For review purposes, my son received the above outfit; however, this in no way influenced my review.
The Father’s Day Books giveaway has ended. It was a short contest – 2 days- yet garnered 20 entries! I’m not surprised because the below listed books from Chronicle are sure to delight for many, many years.
The lucky winner will receive the following books:
I was recently given the opportunity to host this giveaway for Chronicle. It includes three Father’s Day books.
Dear Dad By Geoff Blackwell
The book is a tribute to one of life’s most fundamental relationships. Packed with photographs of grandfathers, fathers, and the children who adore them, this book will warm any dad’s heart and inspire families everywhere to capture those sweet moments with dear old Dad. Click on the link above to get a closer look at the book!
Handy Dad 25 Awesome Projects for Dads and Kids By Todd Davis
This book is perfect for the handy Dad or the one who strives to be! Its chock full of ideas and step by step directions to create Skate ramps, zip lines, go-carts, and more! In this super-fun book, Todd Davis-extreme sports athlete and host of HGTV’s Over Your Head-presents 25 awesome projects for dads to build with their kids. Busy dads can choose projects that range from simple to challenging and take anywhere from five minutes to a full weekend. Readers are given all the directions they need to grab materials that can be found around the house or at the local hardware store and get to work banging up a sweet BMX ramp or half-pipe, building a tree house or tire swing, or throwing together a slip-and-slide or tie-dye station for an afternoon of fun. With plenty of color photographs, easy-to-follow instructions, and detailed illustrations, Handy Dad is chock-full of creative and inexpensive ways to keep kids (and dads) entertained for hours.
Memento: The Gift of a Lifetime By Michael McQueen
After the unexpected death of his father, Michael McQueen faced the daunting task of sorting through his father’s papers and belongings. At the bottom of a desk drawer Michael found a well-worn notebook, a gift he’d given his father the previous year. He had hoped-but never really expected-that his father would use the questions to write about his life. When Michael opened the book, he discovered pages filled with his father’s handwriting. Stories, advice, memories that had never come up in family conversation filled page after page-it was truly the gift of a lifetime. From this experience, Memento was born. A beautiful gift across the generations, this incredible journal is meant for someone you love. The simple, thought-provoking questions will coax the life stories from loved ones and become a keepsake to be cherished for generations to come.
I love the books, each and everyone!
I actually received the Mother’s version of Dear Dad, called Dear Mom. I absolutely loved it! I will also admit I cried when I saw read my sons had inscribed on the pages. The photos in the book represented all the wonderful, generous and loving aspects of a mother, just as the “Dear Dad” book does for fathers. I also believe that “The Memento: The Gift of a Lifetime” By Michael McQueen is worth its weight in gold! It gives you a beautiful journal to log down your father’s history. Something that will be treasured for many years to come!
As for the “Handy Dad 25 Awesome Projects for Dads and Kids” By Todd Davis, I’m keeping that for myself! I love crafts and this is definitely a book that I will put to use with my sons.
I am delighted to say that ONE Latinalicious reader will have the opportunity to win the three books noted above! Give it to that person who represents all Dad is to you or keep it for yourself (as I’m doing with one of the books), just don’t miss out on these amazing books!
Good Luck! / ¡Suerte!
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MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Click on the links above to look over the books, then let me know why you would like to win!
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Subscribe via email, follow my blog and/or fan my Facebook page for 1 entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know! NOTE: Unvalidated e-mails will be disqualified.
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter to win a Father’s Day giftpack from Chronicle! http://tiny.cc/GW29 #GIVEAWAY #MsLatina #Dad #Mom #book
3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 5 extra entries.
4. Add my giveaway to any blog giveaway linky. Leave the linky url in a comment. Each linky add-on gives you 3 extra entry!
5. Leave a comment on a non-giveaway related post for 3 extra entries. Note the post in your comment and don’t forget to enter each in a separate comment! Wouldn’t want you to miss an entry!
6. Share this post and/or another post you enjoyed using any ”Share and Enjoy” submission (Example: Digg, Facebook, Technorati, MySpace, Stumble Upon, etc.). Each post shared gives you 3 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
7. Enter any other giveaway for 3 extra entries. Each additional giveaway entered gives you 3 extra entries.
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GIVEAWAY ENDS June 16, 2010 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US residents
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise
Disclosure: I received the same products being given; however, this in no way influenced my post.
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Ticket Giveaway has ended. TWO (2) very lucky readers will receive a Family four pack of VIP tickets! Woot! The tickets are for Sunday, June 20, 2010 (Father’s Day). The winners will be able to select the 1pm OR the 5pm show.
The two winners are…
Lucky numbers 4 and 52! Congrats Rachel and DG!
Send your contact information and the ticket time you desirefor June 20, 2010 (1pm or 5pm) to MsLatina (AT) latinaonamission.com and write “Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Winner” in the subject line.
Enjoy!
The information must be received no later than Monday June 14, 2010, 10:00 AM EST!
The CoverGirl Lipgloss and Lipstain Giveaway has ended and one Latinalicious commenter will receive CoverGirl’s newest glosses and stains! The winner will receive the following items:
2 Wet Slicks Lipgloss: $4.99 (price per gloss)
2 Outlast Lipstain: $8.77 (price per lipstain)
2 ShineBlast Lipgloss: $7.49 (price per lipgloss)
So without further ado, the winner is ….
Lucky number 65! Congrats Rachelyou’ve won! Send your contact information to MsLatina (AT) latinaonamission.com and write “CoverGirl Lipgloss and Lipstain Giveaway Winner” in the subject line. Please provide me with the same no later than Friday, June 11, 2010, 4:00 PM EST.
The CoverGirl Face Review & Giveaway has ended. We had 220 responses but only one Latinalicious commenter will receive CoverGirl’s newest Face products, valued at $80+! The lucky winner will receive the following:
2 CLEAN Liquid Foundation: $5.99
2 CLEAN Powder Foundation: $5.99
1 Simply Ageless Concealer: $10.99
1 Simply Ageless Corrector: $10.99
1 Simply Ageless Blush: $10.99
1 Simply Ageless Foundation: $13.99
So without further ado, the winner is ….
Lucky number 220! Congrats DGyou’ve won! Send your contact information to MsLatina (AT) latinaonamission.com and write “CoverGirl FACE Review & Giveaway Winner” in the subject line. Please provide me with the same no later than Friday, June 11, 2010, 4:00 PM EST.
The CoverGirl Eyes Review & Giveaway has ended and one lucky commenter will receive CoverGirl’s newest eye products, valued at almost $40! The winner will receive the following:
2 Smoky ShadowBlast: $7.49 (retail price per shadow blast)
2 Liquid LineBlast Eyeliner: $7.99 (retail price per eyeliner)
1 Fusion Mascara: $8.99
So without further ado, the winner is ….
Lucky number 207! Congrats Eveyou’ve won! Send your contact information to MsLatina (AT) latinaonamission.com and write “CoverGirl Eyes Review & Giveaway Winner” in the subject line. Please provide me with the same no later than Friday, June 11, 2010, 4:00 PM EST.
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey is coming to Coney Island. Last year, I had a fun filled day at the Coney Island Boom A Ring Circus. The boys and I hooted and hollered during the show, enjoying ourselves immensely. This year looks like it will be just as good, if not BETTER than last year’s circus show.
This year’s host is David DaVinci. He holds world records for performing eye-popping illusions and mind-blowing transformations and will perform them throughout the show. The show will include a slew of other performances but I can’t wait to see the ones noted below!
A mixed martial arts act that includes diving through hoops of razor-sharp sabers while blindfolded
A never-before-seen extreme hair hang – Hmmm I wonder what shampoo/conditioner they use!
An acrobatic show that combines athleticism and the Latin heritage of The Salsations on the teeter-board and Russian bar
The action at Coney Island Illuscination begins 90 minutes before show time at the Animal Open House followed by the all-access pre-show -– FREE to all ticket holders, where you can meet Ringling Bros. performers and animals, learn circus skills and start creating a lifetime memory for your family before the show even starts. Tickets start at just $10, making the circus an affordable and fun family outing. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster retail locations or via phone at 1-800-745-3000. To see more of what this year’s show holds, click HERE.
I’m excited to say that TWO Latinalicious readers will win a Family four pack, with VIP Floor seats! The tickets are for Sunday, June 20, 2010 (Father’s Day). The winners will be able to select the 1pm OR the 5pm show. With these VIP Floor Seats you will be able to see the show up close, unfolding all around you. You may even be selected to be an assistant or a prop for the performers during the show! Now how exciting is that?!
NOTE: Transportation to and from the show will NOT be provided.
Ready to enter to win a fun filled day? Read on!
¡Suerte! / Good luck!
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MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Look over the stars of the show on the Meet The Stars page, tell me which star you would like to see and why!
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Subscribe via email, follow my blog and/or fan my Facebook page for 1 entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know! NOTE: Unvalidated e-mails will be disqualified.
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter to win 4 VIP circus tickets http://tiny.cc/GW28 #GIVEAWAY #MsLatina #family #circus #ConeyIsland #NYC
3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 5 extra entries.
4. Add my giveaway to any blog giveaway linky. Leave the linky url in a comment. Each linky add-on gives you 3 extra entry!
5. Leave a comment on a non-giveaway related post for 3 extra entries. Note the post in your comment and don’t forget to enter each in a separate comment! Wouldn’t want you to miss an entry!
6. Share this post and/or another post you enjoyed using any ”Share and Enjoy” submission (Example: Digg, Facebook, Technorati, MySpace, Stumble Upon, etc.). Each post shared gives you 3 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
7. Enter any other giveaway for 3 extra entries. Each additional giveaway entered gives you 3 extra entries.
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GIVEAWAY ENDS June 11, 2010 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US residents
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise
Disclosure: My boys and I will receive the same product being given; however, this in no way influenced my post.
CoverGirl has some great lipgloss and lipstain colors coming out this summer. I’ve looked over their website and really love the ShineBlast Lipgloss in Smolder. According to their website, “Light reflecting shimmer layered under a high-gloss finish gives you 4x more noticeable shine. Plus, our breakthrough applicator, the ShineSculpt™, hugs the curves of your lips for a sculpted shimmer behind the shine.” While also looking over their reviews, I noticed customers also stated it smells great, which is a must in my book.
Although I wasn’t able to sample the glosses and stains, I am excited to be hosting a Lipstain/Lipgloss giveaway! One Latinalicious reader will win the following items:
LIPS (Total Value $42.50)
2 Wet Slicks Lipgloss: $4.99 (price per gloss)
2 Outlast Lipstain: $8.77 (price per lipstain)
2 ShineBlast Lipgloss: $7.49 (price per lipgloss)
Are you excited yet? I bet you are so go ahead complete the mandatory entry. Want more chances? Read on!
¡Suerte! / Good Luck!
Psst… Don’t miss out on my other TWO CoverGirl giveaways!
Click HERE to enter to win CoverGirl Eye products.
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Get color-matched for a CoverGirl lipgloss or lipstain then leave me a comment telling me your color!
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Subscribe to my blog via email for 2 extra entry. If you’re already do, let me know! NOTE: Unvalidated e-mails will be disqualified.
2. Fan/Like my Facebook page for 2 extra entry, leaving a comment on the page. Click HERE to go to my page.
3. Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect for 1 extra entry.
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter 2 win the latest CoverGirl lipgloss/lipstains valued at $40+ http://tiny.cc/GW27#GIVEAWAY #MsLatina #beauty #win
3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 3 extra entries.
4. Add my giveaway to any blog giveaway linky. Leave the linky url in a comment. Each linky add-on gives you 3 extra entry!
5. Leave a comment on a non-giveaway related post for 5 extra entries. Note the post in your comment and don’t forget to enter each in a separate comment! Wouldn’t want you to miss an entry!
6. Share this post and/or another post you enjoyed using any ”Share and Enjoy” submission (Example: Digg, Facebook, Technorati, MySpace, Stumble Upon, etc.). Each post shared gives you 5 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
7. Enter any other giveaway for 3 extra entries. Each additional giveaway entered gives you 3 extra entries.
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GIVEAWAY ENDS May 30, 2010 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US residents
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise
Disclosure: I did not receive any CoverGirl Lip samples to review.
I’ve always viewed my face as a canvas. In order to create a masterpiece (ME!), I know that my canvas, my face, has to be clean.
Covergirl’s Simply Ageless Primer allows me to create that clean look. It uses Olay Skincare ingredients to help restore your skin’s youthful appearance. The Clean foundation, appropriately named I may add, gives that truly clean look. To give me the perfect finish, I topped it off with the Clean pressed powder. This sets my face and takes away the oilyness I always seem to get on my T- zone.
I also have to note that the foundation and powder are available for sensitive skin. Since my skin is sensitive, this was perfect for me. It did not cause me to break out in hives or acne. Overall, I was delighted with the facial products I sampled. They provided the flawless canvas that I need to start my day! I have to admit that I’m also swayed by their prices because who doesn’t want to be frugal nowadays!
Now onto the great news… one Latinalicious reader will win CoverGirl’s newest Face products, valued at $80+, right here on Latina On a Mission! The lucky winner will receive the following:
2 CLEAN Liquid Foundation: $5.99
2 CLEAN Powder Foundation: $5.99
1 Simply Ageless Concealer: $10.99
1 Simply Ageless Corrector: $10.99
1 Simply Ageless Blush: $10.99
1 Simply Ageless Foundation: $13.99
¡Suerte! / Good Luck!
Psst…I’ll be hosting a CoverGirl Lips giveaway later on this week. Stay tuned! You can also enter to win CoverGirl Eye products by clicking HERE.
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MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Check out the latest CoverGirl *FACE* products than leave me a comment telling me which product made you go Wepa / Wow!
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Subscribe, follow my blog and/or fan my Facebook page for 1 entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know! NOTE: Unvalidated e-mails will be disqualified.
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter 2 win the latest CoverGirl face products, valued at $80+ http://tiny.cc/GW26(Ends 5/27) #GIVEAWAY #MsLatina #beauty
3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 5 extra entries.
4. Add my giveaway to any blog giveaway linky. Leave the linky url in a comment. Each linky add-on gives you 3 extra entry!
5. Leave a comment on a non-giveaway related post for 5 extra entries. Note the post in your comment and don’t forget to enter each in a separate comment! Wouldn’t want you to miss an entry!
6. Share this post and/or another post you enjoyed using any ”Share and Enjoy” submission (Example: Digg, Facebook, Technorati, MySpace, Stumble Upon, etc.). Each post shared gives you 5 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
7. Enter any other giveaway for 3 extra entries. Each additional giveaway entered gives you 3 extra entries.
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GIVEAWAY ENDS May 27, 2010 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US residents
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise
Disclosure: To provide an honest review, I received several Face samples. The products were provided as samples only and did not have a retail value.
As a young woman, I used CoverGirl all the time. Their products helped me look chic but never cheap. I couldn’t have asked for more!
Although I haven’t used their products in some time, I was excited to be given the opportunity to try out several samples from their new Eye, Face, Lips product lines. I was not surprised to find out that they are still as trendy as ever!
TheLiquiline Blast eyeliner made my eyes look large and bright, while the CoverGirl Fusion Mascara made my lashes appear longer and fuller. I did not receive any samples of CoverGirl’s new Smoky ShadowBlast eyeshadow, but did get a chance to look at the product online. According to the website the “ShadowBlast stick make(s) it easy to create a bold, colorful, smoky eye”. Overall, I was pleased with the eye products received. I also loved the fact that their products allow you to create the latest looks without breaking the bank. Two very important qualities for this Latina!
I’m excited to say that one Latinalicious reader will win CoverGirl’s newest eye products, valued at almost $40, right here on Latina On a Mission! The lucky winner will receive the following:
2 Smoky ShadowBlast: $7.49 (retail price per shadow blast)
2 Liquid LineBlast Eyeliner: $7.99 (retail price per eyeliner)
1 Fusion Mascara: $8.99
¡Suerte! / Good Luck!
Psst…I’ll also be hosting a CoverGirl Face and Lips giveaway later on this week. Stay tuned!
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MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Check out the latest CoverGirl Eye Products than leave me a comment telling me which product made you go Wepa / Wow!
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Subscribe, follow my blog and/or fan my Facebook page for 1 entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know! NOTE: Unvalidated e-mails will be disqualified.
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter 2 win the newest CoverGirl Eye Make-Up http://tiny.cc/GW25 (Ends 5/22) #GIVEAWAY #MsLatina #beauty
3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 5 extra entries.
4. Add my giveaway to any blog giveaway linky. Leave the linky url in a comment. Each linky add-on gives you 3 extra entry!
5. Leave a comment on a non-giveaway related post for 5 extra entries. Note the post in your comment and don’t forget to enter each in a separate comment! Wouldn’t want you to miss an entry!
6. Share this post and/or another post you enjoyed using any ”Share and Enjoy” submission (Example: Digg, Facebook, Technorati, MySpace, Stumble Upon, etc.). Each post shared gives you 5 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
7. Enter any other giveaway for 3 extra entries. Each additional giveaway entered gives you 3 extra entries.
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GIVEAWAY ENDS May 22, 2010 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US residents
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise
Disclosure: To provide an honest review, I received several Eye samples. The products were provided as samples only and did not have a retail value.
Latina On a Mission’s one year blogoversary has come and gone. We’re now marching into our second year and hopefully many, many more years to come.
We had some Latinalicious Sponsors with some fabulous products that so many of you wanted to take home, yet only a lucky few will win. If you didn’t win, don’t fret! You can go back to the giveaway posts and order your own Latinalicious goody. They are definitely products that I would recommend for Mother’s Day and beyond.
If you are one of the above named winners, pleasesend your contact information (name, address, phone number) to MsLatina (AT) latinaonamission (DOT) com. If you weren’t one of the lucky winners, feel free to check out the above links for buying options!
Its my ONE YEAR blogaversary and we are celebrating it in STYLE. We’re pulling out the heels, grabbing the little black dress and heading out with some girlfriends. Cause what’s a fiesta without the girls?!
Pure STYLE Girlfriends is the girlfriend you never knew you needed, until she comes into your life! Once known, its hard not to love her. She’s Latinalicious, with pure style!
She’s the girlfriend that always makes you look your best. No friendnemy here! This girlfriend has your back – literally! She’ll cover you, squeeze you, lift you, and even inflate you in places you didn’t even know needed inflating. Honestly, I never looked so good until I met her!
As a single Latina living in the city, I will admit at times it can feel daunting walking into a venue. I’ve never seen so many pinched, poked, stitched or fixed ladies in my life! Pure Style Girlfriends helped me walk into those venues with a bit more strut, a bit more sass and even a bit more class. I won’t tell you which products I used because hey a Lady never squeals, but suffice it to say I had an hourglass figure those evenings!
The basket above contained everything needed to make me shine without the pain of surgery. Now Pure STYLE Girlfriends wants to round off these seven (7) days of giveaways with a bang by giving one Latinalicious reader a Pure STYLE Girlfriends goody basket of their own body shaping garments, valued at $250!
The basket may contain any or all of the following items:
Pick-me-Up
Smooth ‘em (non-adhesive)
Stay Put
Girls Night Out
Bump-a-Cup
Holey Cup
Gather-the-Girls
Shape-a-Cup
Bump-a-Booty
Are you ready to meet my new best friend: Pure STYLE Girlfriends? Trust me you wouldn’t want to miss her!
To enter, you MUST be a subscriber, either via feed or via e-mail, before you can complete the mandatory entry! Any questions? Feel free to email me at MsLatina (AT) latinaonamission.com.
¡Suerte! / Good luck!
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Subscribe, follow my blog and/or fan my Facebook page for 1 entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know! NOTE: Unvalidated e-mails will be disqualified.
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet URL in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter 2 win Pure Style Girlfriends Giftbasket of body shaping garments, valued @ $250 http://tiny.cc/GW24 #GIVEAWAY #MsLatina #fashion
3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 5 extra entries.
4. Add my giveaway to any blog giveaway linky. Leave the linky url in a comment. Each linky add-on gives you 3 extra entry!
5. Leave a comment on a non-giveaway related post for 5 extra entries. Note the post in your comment and don’t forget to enter each in a separate comment! Wouldn’t want you to miss an entry!
6. Share this post and/or another post you enjoyed using any ”Share and Enjoy” submission (Example: Digg, Facebook, Technorati, MySpace, Stumble Upon, etc.). Each post shared gives you 5 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
7. Enter any other giveaway for 3 extra entries. Each additional giveaway entered gives you 3 extra entries.
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GIVEAWAY ENDS April 21, 2010 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US residents
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise!
Disclosure: In order to provide an honest review, I received the same product given. The view and opinions expressed herein are solely my own.
The countdown continues with a Perricone Skincare Giveaway!
I recently had the opportunity to review their newest skincare product, Cold Plasma. Cold Plasma is an anti-aging solution that works with all skin types, even sensitive skin! It uses a unique solution that enables your skin to draw from it what your individual skin needs to combat the 10 signs of aging, shown below.
Firmness
Elasticity
Clarity
Radiance
Smoothness
Texture
Redness
Blotchiness
Fine lines and wrinkles
Dryness
After using the product, my own skin felt and looked tighter, firmer and, yes, younger, and this was without foundation!
I’m excited to say that one Latinalicious reader will have the opportunity to win their own full sized bottle of Cold Plasma, valued at $150 right here on Latina On a Mission! To enter, you MUST be a subscriber, either via feed or via e-mail, before you can complete the mandatory entry!Any questions? Feel free to email me at MsLatina (AT) latinaonamission.com.
¡Suerte! / Good luck!
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Leave a comment letting me know WHY you need or want to win the Perricone MD Cold Plasma!
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Subscribe, follow my blog and/or fan my Facebook page for 1 entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know! NOTE: Unvalidated e-mails will be disqualified.
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter 2 win Perricone MD’s Cold Plasma Skincare Solution, valued at $150 http://tiny.cc/GW23(Ends 4/14) #GIVEAWAY #MsLatina
3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 5 extra entries.
4. Add my giveaway to any blog giveaway linky. Leave the linky url in a comment. Each linky add-on gives you 3 extra entry!
5. Leave a comment on the Cold Plasma review post HERE for 5 extra entries. Don’t forget to enter each in a separate comment! Wouldn’t want you to miss an entry!
6. Share this post and/or another post you enjoyed using any ”Share and Enjoy” submission (Example: Digg, Facebook, Technorati, MySpace, Stumble Upon, etc.). Each post shared gives you 5 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
7. Enter any other giveaway for 3 extra entries. Each additional giveaway entered gives you 3 extra entries.
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GIVEAWAY ENDS April 14, 2010 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to U.S. and Canada only
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise!
Disclosure: To provide an honest review, I received the same item being given.
Its Day 5 with yet another Latinalicious giveaway, its tarde pero seguro / late but sure!
Today’s giveaway is a continuation of the previously posted giveaway: Suave Mango Mandarin Giveaway and will be held on Facebook. Giving you two chances to win!
The winner of the Suave Facebook giveaway will win SIX (6) Latinalicious bottles of Suave Naturals® Mango Mandarin Body Wash! The body wash uses Vitamin E to moisturize dry skin as you wash. It also contains a mix of mango and mandarin extracts, creating a rich citrus and fruity aroma. The scented bliss is sure to make you feel my favorite R’s: refreshed, revived and relaxed!
NOTE: If you entered the previous giveaway you can still enter the Suave Facebook giveaway. If not, why don’t you? It will double your chances and you may just win a total of TWELVE (12) bottles.
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
The Facebook giveaway is a fun giveaway! To enter just post a picture of you, your kids, your baby, your dog, your cat or even your doll with any Suave product on my Facebook Page. Any picture featuring a Suave product will count as an entry so go ahead have fun and be creative, than leave a comment stating you did so!
While you’re there feel free to look at the other entries and comment!
¡Suerte! / Good Luck!
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GIVEAWAY ENDS April 13, 2010 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US residents
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise!
Disclosure: I have to thank Suave for sponsoring yet another Latinalicious giveaway with Latina On a Mission and also want to note that I did not receive any Suave products to host said giveaway.
The blogoversary countdown continues! Today, on Day 4, we feature a brand many of us know and use: Clorox.
I was delighted to recieve the basket pictured. It included Clorox Wipes, Clorox Clean-Up Cleaner with Bleach, Clorox Tiolet Bowl Cleaner and coupons for future purchase (loved that!). I promptly gave the products to my teen since he’s in charge of the bathroom. Of course, he wasn’t as delighted as I was but thats understandable
You may be asking why I would feature Clorox in my blogaversary countdown? At first glance it doesn’t seem like something we would have at a fiesta / party but yet its one of the first brands I turn to when preparing for my real life gatherings! Why? Because I want my apartment to look as spotless as possible before I invite guests over!
Clorox helps me prepare by helping me:
Clean—Remove visible dust and debris
Sanitize—Reduce bacteria on a surfaces
Disinfect—Kill common fungi, bacteria, and viruses on a surface
Want to get your home fiesta/ party ready? Enter to win a basketful of Clorox cleaning products right here on Latina On a Mission.
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Subscribe, follow my blog and/or fan my Facebook page for 1 entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know! NOTE: Unvalidated e-mails will be disqualified.
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter 2 win a basketful of Clorox products http://tiny.cc/GW22 (Ends 4/12) #GIVEAWAY #MsLatina #home
3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 5 extra entries.
4. Add my giveaway to any blog giveaway linky. Leave the linky url in a comment. Each linky add-on gives you 3 extra entry!
5. Leave a comment on a non-giveaway related post for 5 extra entries. Note the post in your comment and don’t forget to enter each in a separate comment! Wouldn’t want you to miss an entry!
6. Share this post and/or another post you enjoyed using any ”Share and Enjoy” submission (Example: Digg, Facebook, Technorati, MySpace, Stumble Upon, etc.). Each post shared gives you 5 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
7. Enter any other giveaway for 3 extra entries. Each additional giveaway entered gives you 3 extra entries.
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GIVEAWAY ENDS April 12, 2010 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US residents
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise!
Disclosure: In order to provide an honest review, I received the product reviewed. I did not receive any compensation for this post.
I’m excited to say that I was contacted by the Head & Shoulders giveaway sponsor and told I could select ANOTHER winner from the previously posted giveaway! That means two Latinalicious winners won Head & Shoulders Baskets! Woot! Woot! The first winner, Charity S., was announced HERE.
The SECOND winner is…
Lucky #65! Congrats DG! You’ve won a Head & Shoulders giftbasket that contains Head & Shoulders Dry Scalp Care Shampoo and Conditioner, a Conair water resistant shower radio, a Turbine Twist hair towel, a hairbrush, an Earth Therapeutics Back Brush, a rubber duckie and a reusable basket! Please send me your contact information before Wednesday, March 31, 2010, 11:59 EST or I will have to select another winner!
The ecostore USA: Green Product Review and Giveaway has finished. One lucky winner will receive a $25 ecostore Gift Certificate to use in their store to purchase some Latinalicious green products!
I highly recommend the products I received: Laundry Liquid and Pure Oxygen Whitener. They work beautifully on your clothes and are especially good for people with sensitive skin, like my youngest Prince Andrew.
So without further ado, the winner is…
Lucky number 9! Congrats Jaime Pyou’ve won the ecostore $25 gift certificate! An email has been sent requesting your contact information. Please provide me with the same no later than Monday, March 29, 2010, 11:59 EST.
For all others who didn’t win, you can still purchase your own eco-friendly products by going to ecostore USA. After using their products, I’m sure you will be as convinced as I was!
Its the 3rd day of Latina On a Mission‘s countdown to April 1, 2010! So far, we’re giving away a day of family fun and a stylish accessory that will make you stand out from the crowd. Today’s giveaway is yet another winner! It features a chic and cheap beauty product that is sure to transform your morning and your mood.
Suave recently held a Mango Mandarin Bliss Event in NYC. At the event, bloggers were given the opportunity to experience first hand the skin conditioning effects of the Suave Naturals® Mango Mandarin Body Wash. They were delightfully tweeting their pleasure on Twitter that evening using the #mangobliss hashtag.
After reading about Suave’s newest bodywash, I’m not surprised at their reactions. The body wash uses Vitamin E to moisturize dry skin as you wash. It also contains a mix of mango and mandarin extracts, creating a rich citrus and fruity aroma. The scented bliss is sure to make you feel my favorite R’s: refreshed, revived and relaxed!
Although I wasn’t able to attend this Latinalicious event, Suave has graciously offered to give one of my readers SIX (6) bottles of Suave Naturals® Mango Mandarin Body Wash to feel the same blissful Latinalicious spa effect felt by the bloggers who attended their event!
So are you ready to get your Suave on?! Read on for giveaway rules.
¡Suerte/ Good Luck!
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Visit the Suave site than come back and tell me what other product you like or want!
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Subscribe, follow my blog and/or fan my Facebook page for 1 entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know! NOTE: Unvalidated e-mails will be disqualified.
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter 2 win 6 bottles of Suave Mango Mandarin Body Wash http://tiny.cc/GW21 (Ends 4/11) #GIVEAWAY #MsLatina #beauty
3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 5 extra entries.
4. Add my giveaway to any blog giveaway linky. Leave the linky url in a comment. Each linky add-on gives you 3 extra entry!
5. Leave a comment on a non-giveaway related post for 5 extra entries. Note the post in your comment and don’t forget to enter each in a separate comment! Wouldn’t want you to miss an entry!
6. Share this post and/or another post you enjoyed using any ”Share and Enjoy” submission (Example: Digg, Facebook, Technorati, MySpace, Stumble Upon, etc.). Each post shared gives you 5 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
7. Enter any other giveaway for 3 extra entries. Each additional giveaway entered gives you 3 extra entries.
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GIVEAWAY ENDS April 11, 2010 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US residents
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise!
Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this post.
Its the second day of Latina On a Mission‘s blogaversary countdown to April 1st.
With April right around the corner, I’m reminded of the saying, “April showers bring May flowers”. I’m hoping the saying will prove true so that I can show off my UrbanTrim Squidarella umbrella yet AGAIN!
Recently, I was given the opportunity to review the UrbanTrim Squidarella umbrella, a very chic and eye catching umbrella. I put it to great use during the past record rainfalls in my area and had some Latinalicious results!
Living near the water the umbrella was put to the ultimate test. It was able to withstand the blustery New York City winds without breaking or bending. It also stood out on the city streets with its eye catching design. I loved the looks I received as I first opened my black and white Squidarella umbrella, especially once the raindrops revealed “rain drop shaped pockets of color”.
As a woman, it reminds me of how I feel when I wear a black skirt suit to the office. Its trendy, stylish, and very polished. However, underneath is a bright sexy camisole, full of color and life. The stoic suit is all you see at first glance, yet under the right elements, the bright sexy camisole can be seen… that is the Squidarella! You’re first greeted by a simple black and white design, very trendy, stylish and polished on its own, however, the eye-popping color changing elements give you an umbrella that is like no other, making you stand out in a sea of black umbrellas.
Below is a short video showing the color changing umbrella in action.
I’m sure after viewing the video you can agree with Time Out New York when it called the Squidarella umbrella “…a wearable piece of art.” You can purchase this ultimate chic and fashionable accessory by clicking HERE.
UrbanTrim would also like to give one (1) Latinalicious reader their own Squidarella umbrella right here on Latina On a Mission! You can enter to win by completing the mandatory entry below. Want more chances to win? Read on!
¡Suerte/ Good Luck!
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
After viewing the video, let me know what other designs you would like to see on their umbrellas or what other products you would like to see with the same color changing ink! Personally, I would love to see rainboots using the same color changing ink!
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Subscribe, follow my blog, follow me on Twitter and/or fan my Facebook page for 1 entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know! NOTE: Unvalidated e-mails will be disqualified.
2. Follow UrbanTrim on Twitter and/or Fan UrbanTrim on Facebook for 1 entry EACH. Let me know you did in a comment below, making sure to leave your Twitter and/or FB name.
3. Subscribe to their newsletter for 5 extra entries. Click HERE to subscribe. Let me know you did in a comment below, making sure to leave the email address used for the subscription.
4. Tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter 2 win a chic stylishUrbanTrim Squidarella umbrella http://tiny.cc/GW20 (Ends 4/10 ) #GIVEAWAY #MsLatina #fashion
5. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the URL for 5 extra entries.
6. Leave a comment on any non-giveaway related post for 5 extra entries. Note the post in your comment and don’t forget to enter each in a separate comment! Wouldn’t want you to miss an entry!
7. Enter any other giveaway that expires for 3 extra entries. Each additional giveaway entered gives you 3 extra entries.
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GIVEAWAY ENDS April 10, 2010 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US and Canadian Residents
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise!
Disclosure: In order to provide an honest review, I received an UrbanTrim Squidarella Umbrella. No other compensation was given and the opinions in this post are mine.
I hope you are ready for the fiesta / party because today we kick off a week of giveaways to celebrate my son’s 9th Birthday and my Blog’s 1st Blogoversary on April 1, 2010!
Nine years ago my son Andrew was born at 10 in the morning. His birth was a day of celebration after 9 months of bed-rest. My bundle of joy has since grown into an amazing young boy who excels at school, is well mannered and if I must say so myself, a cutie pie!
We’re celebrating Andrew’s day with a chocolate cake, courtesy of my girlfriend Rebecca, and some of our favorite family past-times! We’re going bowling, dining out, and than heading to the movies. We also want to make sure you have just as much fun with your own family by giving away 4 movie tickets and a $25 Restaurant.com gift certificate so make sure you join in the fun!
¡Suerte! / Good luck!
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
What is your favorite family past-time?
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Subscribe, follow my blog and/or fan my Facebook page for 1 entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know! NOTE: Unvalidated e-mails will be disqualified.
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter 2 win 4 movie tickets and a $25 restaurant.com Gift certificate http://tiny.cc/GW19(Ends 4/9) #GIVEAWAY #MsLatina
3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 5 extra entries.
4. Add my giveaway to any blog giveaway linky. Leave the linky url in a comment. Each linky add-on gives you 3 extra entry!
5. Leave a comment on a non-giveaway related post for 5 extra entries. Note the post in your comment and don’t forget to enter each in a separate comment! Wouldn’t want you to miss an entry!
6. Share this post and/or another post you enjoyed using any ”Share and Enjoy” submission (Example: Digg, Facebook, Technorati, MySpace, Stumble Upon, etc.). Each post shared gives you 5 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
7. Enter any other giveaway that expires AFTER 3/26/2010 for 3 extra entries. Each additional giveaway entered gives you 3 extra entries.
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GIVEAWAY ENDS April 9, 2010 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US residents
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise!
Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this post.
Spring has arrived, its the beginning of a new week, and Latina on a Mission is getting ready to celebrate its one year aniversario / anniversary! Of course an anniversary wouldn’t be an anniversary without a fiesta/party so grab your dancing shoes and make sure you come celebrate my one year Blogaversary, as well as my youngest’s birthday! The party starts on my baby’s birthday, March 26, and ends on my anniversary, April 1, for a total of seven (7) days of giveaways!
So go ahead feel free to bochincar/gossip on Twitter, Facebook and your blog about the festivities and link back to this post. In fact, to build up anticipation, if you do any of the three BEFORE thegiveaways begin on March 26 you will earn up to 9 extra entries in each giveaway! Thats 3 extra entries for tweeting, 3 extra entries for posting on Facebook and 3 extra entries for creating a blog post. Just make sure to leave a comment with the applicable URL link below, so that I can add your entries in each giveaway!
If you wish to advertise or have your giveaway included in this Latinalicious event, please e-mail me at MsLatina (at) LatinaOnaMission (dot) com.
The winner of the Head & Shoulders Gift Basket is going to LOVE their prize! Its the type of gift that can change your life! Because ladies (and gents!) we all know that shiny, flake free hair makes us look much more youthful and sexy!
As always, I selected the giveaway winner using random.org. So without further ado, the lucky winner is…
lucky number 186!
Congrats Charity S.! Please send your contact information to MsLatina (AT) latinaonamission.com no later than Thursday, March 18, 2010 11:59 PM, EST. Once received, I will forward the same to my sponsor!
The Bare Escentuals giveaway ended some time ago but I am just getting down to selecting the two winners. The winners will each receive a bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation.
As always, I selected the giveaway winners using random.org. The lucky winners are …
Lucky numbers 28 and 46! DG and Alba Guevara please e-mail your bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation color and contact information to MsLatina (AT) latinaonamission.com so that I can forward the same to my sponsor!
The UPrinting Custom Sticker or Labels giveaway has ended. The lucky winner will be able to select their option of 250 stickers or labels, which can be used to promote their business, blog, etsy shop or for weddings, birthdays, family events, and a slew of other occasions!
As always, I selected the giveaway winner using random.org. The lucky winner is …
Congrats Mommy Kennedy you are No. 8! You have won the UPrinting Custom Stickers or Labels! Please send your contact information to MsLatina (AT) Latinaonamission.com by Friday, March 7, 2010, 11:59 PM, EST, so that I can forward the same to my sponsor!
I’ve heard so much about “green” products from friends and the media over the past few years and never gave it much thought until my youngest son’s issues with sensitive skin became known. Since his skin is extremely sensitive, I do try to use green products to clean his clothes, bedsheets, toys and room.
I don’t always succeed in making the right decisions. In fact, in these tough economic times, I must admit the price of a product can and does trump its green qualities. However, with ecostore USA’s green products I don’t have to choose. I can have a green product that doesn’t break the bank.
I first heard of ecostore over Twitter. At that point, I was given the opportunity to select two products that my family could use. I was able to select from their Baby Care, Bath & Body, Hair, Household, and Pet Care products. I chose the Pure Oxygen Whitener and the Laundry Liquid.
The Pure Oxygen Whitener is made with oil of citrus, coconut and other plant-based ingredients. Its an alternative to traditional bleach, which can be very strong and abrasive to people with sensitive skin. It does not have the harsh smell found on the bleach I normally purchase, yet brightens clothes just as well. I have also used it to clean my son’s toys.
The second product I received was the Laundry Liquid, a concentrated laundry liquid, made from “100% Certified Organic Eucalyptus oil and plant-based ingredients”. The Laundry Liquid is gentle enough for people with sensitive skin, like my son. I also selected the liquid form, versus the powder form, because I find its easier to use in the laundromat.
The prices for the products I received, Pure Oxygen Whitenerand Laundry Liquid, were very reasonable at $12 and $11, respectively. They also lasted for quite some time because they were concentrated, doing more with less. The prices on their other products are just as reasonable as the two I received which means price is not the determining factor anymore.
Ready to try them out? I’m delighted to say that ecostore USA is giving one lucky Latinalicious reader a $25 ecostore Gift Certificate. Just leave a comment as directed below in the “Mandatory Entry”! Want more chances? Check out the “Extra Entries”!
¡Suerte! / Good Luck!
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Tell me which product or products you would choose if you won. Click to go to ecostore USA
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Subscribe, follow my blog, follow me on Twitter and/or fan my Facebook page for 1 entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know! NOTE: Unvalidated e-mails will be disqualified.
2. Tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter 2 win a $25 ecostore Gift certificate http://tiny.cc/GW18 (Ends 3/12 ) #GIVEAWAY #MsLatina #green #natural
4. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the URL for 5 extra entries.
5. Leave a comment on any non-giveaway related post for 5 extra entries. Note the post in your comment and don’t forget to enter each in a separate comment! Wouldn’t want you to miss an entry!
6. Share this post and/or another post you enjoyed using any ”Share and Enjoy” submission (Example: Digg, Facebook, Technorati, MySpace, Stumble Upon, etc.). Each post shared gives you 5 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
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GIVEAWAY ENDS March 12, 2010 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US Residents
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise!
Disclosure: In order to provide an honest review, I received a Pure Oxygen Whitener and a Laundry Liquid. No other compensation was given and the opinions in this post are mine.
Congrats Michelle you are No. 11! You have won the Tinkerbell and the Lost Treasure DS Game! Please send your contact information to MsLatina (AT) Latinaonamission.com by Friday, Feb. 26, 2010, 11:59 PM, EST.
Congrats Tami you are No. 37! You have won the Caress’ Evenly Gorgeous Beauty Bars! Please send your contact information to MsLatina (AT) Latinaonamission.com by Friday, Feb. 26, 2010, 11:59 PM, EST.
The last giveaway for an Ad Placement on Latina On a Mission has TWO Winners!
The first winner is Denisse, who is lucky #23!
The second winner is Mommy Kennedy, who is lucky #17!
Please email your 125×125 button codes to to MsLatina (AT) Latinaonamission.com by Friday, Feb. 26, 2010, 11:59 PM, EST.
NOTE: Ad placements timeframes have also changed because of the late posting.
1st ad will run from Feb. 28- March 14, 2010.
2nd ad will run from March 14 – March 28, 2010.
Congrats everyone! I have several other great giveaways coming up including a Yoga exercise DVD, clothing, laundry detergent and MORE!
I recently received the basket shown on the left. It contained Head & Shoulders Dry Scalp Care Shampoo and Conditioner, a Conair water resistant shower radio, a Turbine Twist hair towel, a hairbrush, an EarthTherapeutics Back Brush, a rubber duckie and a reusable basket. I loved it, especially since I’m a huge fan of Head & Shoulders!
While growing up in Puerto Rico, I used mayonnaise to soothe my dry and itchy scalp. It was purported to leave your hair moisturized and shiny. Yet I always felt as though everyone could smell the mayonaise I had just used! Definitely not the smell a teen girl wanted to have in High School!
Thankfully, as I’ve grown I’ve realized that I can use other products on my hair to relieve a dry and itchy scalp. Head & Shoulders is one of the products we use in my home. It takes away the caspa / dandruff and leaves my hair shiny. So now when I swing my hair from side to side, men can’t help but notice mi cabello / my hair and not because of any flaky dandruff either!
I’m excited to say that one Latinalicious reader will be able to put Head & Shoulders to the test by winning the same basket that I received! I’m sure after you receive it you’ll agree with “Head & Shoulders’ 7 Scalp and Hair Benefits” (shown below).
fights dryness
calms itch
relieves irritation
reduces redness
controls oiliness
removes flakes
leaves hair beautiful
Ready to have beautiful, shiny, flakeless hair? Read on!
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Look over the Head & Shoulders videos found HERE and tell me which hair myth you previously believed. I used to believe using mayonaise would help dryness but now know better! Note: You have the option of viewing the video in English or Spanish.
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Subscribe, follow my blog and/or fan my Facebook page for 1 entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know! NOTE: Unvalidated e-mails will be disqualified.
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter 2 win a Head & Shoulders Gift Basket http://tiny.cc/GW17 (Ends 3/5) #GIVEAWAY #MsLatina
3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 5 extra entries.
4. Add my giveaway to any blog giveaway linky. Leave the linky url in a comment. Each linky add-on gives you 2 extra entry!
5. Leave a comment on a non-giveaway related post for 5 extra entries. Note the post in your comment and don’t forget to enter each in a separate comment! Wouldn’t want you to miss an entry!
6. Share this post and/or another post you enjoyed using any ”Share and Enjoy” submission (Example: Digg, Facebook, Technorati, MySpace, Stumble Upon, etc.). Each post shared gives you 5 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
7. Enter any other giveaway that expires AFTER 2/14/2010 for 3 extra entries. Each additional giveaway entered that expires AFTER 2/14/2010 gives you 3 extra entries.
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GIVEAWAY ENDS March 5, 2010 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US Residents
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise!
Disclosure: I received the same product given. No other compensation was given and the opinions in this post are mine.
I love UPrinting! They have the perfect products to promote your business, blog or etsy shop. They are not limited to the ordinary means of promotion, they have approximately 25 innovative ways to promote your business including stickers and labels!
While at Blissdom, I noted several companies used stickers. They didn’t limit themselves to business cards. They took the extra step to promote themselves, making sure they stood out from the crowd.
I’m excited to announce that UPrinting is giving ONE of my readers the following:
1. Subscribe, follow my blog and/or fan my Facebook page for 1 entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know! NOTE: Unvalidated e-mails will be disqualified.
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter 2 win 250 UPrinting Stickers or Labelshttp://tiny.cc/GW16 (Ends 2/28) #GIVEAWAY #MsLatina
3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 5 extra entries.
4. Add my giveaway to any blog giveaway linky. Leave the linky url in a comment. Each linky add-on gives you 2 extra entry!
5. Leave a comment on a non-giveaway related post for 5 extra entries. Note the post in your comment and don’t forget to enter each in a separate comment! Wouldn’t want you to miss an entry!
6. Share this post and/or another post you enjoyed using any ”Share and Enjoy” submission (Example: Digg, Facebook, Technorati, MySpace, Stumble Upon, etc.). Each post shared gives you 5 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
7. Enter any other giveaway that expires AFTER 2/14/2010 for 3 extra entries. Each additional giveaway entered that expires AFTER 2/14/2010 gives you 3 extra entries.
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GIVEAWAY ENDS February 28, 2010 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US Residents
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise!
Disclosure: I am receiving the same product given. No other compensation was given and the opinions in this post are mine.
I recently posted about Bare Escentuals’ Love Matte Campaign, which allows you to “Rethink What Matters”. If you haven’t joined the weekly campaign don’t despair, there is still time! Click HERE to go to the Rethink What Matters site.
I’ve also been notified that TWO (2) Latinalicious readers will be able to win bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation right here on Latina On a Mission.
With melanoma rates rising among women, the bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation provides you with everyday sun protection, while helping your skin look fresh and dewy. Its a powder that works like a cream, allowing your skin to look picture perfect without drying your skin or showcasing fine lines. I also like bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation because it looks bare or natural, while evening out skin tone and covering blemishes.
Christina Gamboa, a New York based Make Up Artist, summed it up best when she stated:
“What’s nice about bareMinerals foundation is that it blends in very well with your natural complexion. It picks up your natural pigmentation, giving you sheer natural coverage.”
After reading the above, I’m sure you’re chomping at the bit to enter this giveaway! So go ahead complete the MANDATORY entry, as noted below. Don’t forget the EXTRA entries, they up your chances of winning this Latinalicious foundation!
¡Suerte! / Good Luck!
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Tell me your color match, this is the color you will receive if you win! Click HERE to get matched.
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Subscribe, follow my blog and/or fan my Facebook page for 1 entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know! NOTE: Unvalidated e-mails will be disqualified.
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 5 extra entries.
4. Add my giveaway to any blog giveaway linky. Leave the linky url in a comment. Each linky add-on gives you 2 extra entry!
5. Leave a comment on a non-giveaway related post for 5 extra entries. Note the post in your comment and don’t forget to enter each in a separate comment! Wouldn’t want you to miss an entry!
6. Share this post and/or another post you enjoyed using any ”Share and Enjoy” submission (Example: Digg, Facebook, Technorati, MySpace, Stumble Upon, etc.). Each post shared gives you 5 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
7. Take the Rethink What Matters quiz. Click HERE to go to the Rethink What Matters site. After completing the quiz, use the #rethinking and #MsLatina hashtags in your tweet to tell us what YOU think. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away
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GIVEAWAY ENDS February 28, 2010 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US Residents
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise!
Disclosure: I am receiving the same product given. No other compensation was given and the opinions in this post are mine.
Advertising on a blog is a great way to promote your business, Etsy shop and/or blog. When you advertise yourself on an established blog, it introduces you to their readers, widening your market. Additionally, the costs involved are lower than what you would spend in print advertisements or radio/television advertisements.
Latina On a Mission has one 125 x 125 ad slot available that I have chosen to give away to two very lucky individuals!
Below are the details.
125 x 125 static button placed prominently on right hand sidebar, closest to the post.
Button must be family friendly.
Placement will last for two weeks.
1st place winner’s button will run from Feb. 21- March 7, 2010.
2nd place winner’s button will run from March 8 – March 22, 2010.
Winners will have the option of extending their placement at 50% off regular rates!
NOTE: I reserve the right to deny placement if ad/button is not a good fit for my blog.
¡Suerte! / Good Luck!
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Tell me why you would like to win an Ad placement on Latina On a Mission!
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Subscribe, follow my blog and/or fan my Facebook page for 1 entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know! NOTE: Unvalidated e-mails will be disqualified.
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter 2 win an Ad Placement on Latina On a Mission! http://tiny.cc/GW14#GIVEAWAY #MsLatina #etsy #savvyblogging #latism
3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 3 extra entries.
4. Add my giveaway to any blog giveaway linky. Leave the linky url in a comment. Each linky add-on gives you 3 extra entry!
5. Leave a comment on a non-giveaway related post for 5 extra entries. Note the post in your comment and don’t forget to enter each in a separate comment! Wouldn’t want you to miss an entry!
6. Share this post and/or another post you enjoyed using any ”Share and Enjoy” submission (Example: Digg, Facebook, Technorati, MySpace, Stumble Upon, etc.). Each post shared gives you 5 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
7. Provide “Latina On a Mission” with a positive Alexa review for 5 extra entries! Click HERE to write a review. Note your review name below in 5 separate comments (example: Alexa review #1 under name, Alexa review #2 under name, etc.) If you have already given me a review, let me know!
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GIVEAWAY ENDS February 14, 2010 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to everyone with a family friendly site!
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise!
I was recently given the opportunity to review the new Caress’ Evenly Gorgeous beauty bars & body wash. When the box arrived, I opened it and was met with a delightful smell. Normally, I prefer scentless soaps so that they don’t compete with my perfume. However, after smelling the mixture of burnt brown sugar and Karite butter, I decided to forgo the perfume. I’m glad I did.
The Burnt Brown Sugar and Karite butter act to gently exfoliate and moisturize the skin. By exfoliating the top layer of dead skin, it enhanced the moisturizer’s performance. This serving as an added protection, leaving behind smoother even looking skin.
With this cold weather, my skin tends to dry out more rapidly, looking and feeling flaky and ashy. After using the body bar, I noted that my skin DID look smoother. My skin felt silkier, smoother… touchable. ¡Me encanto! / I loved it!
I have to admit I haven’t used the body wash yet. I’m waiting for a day when I can soak in the tub, when the boys spend a day with family. Till then I sometimes open the top just to take a whiff. Yes, I’m weird like that. ;)
Now onto the the giveaway: One Latinalicious winner will win a set of Caress’ Evenly Gorgeous beauty bars. Just make sure you do the Mandatory entry! I wouldn’t want you to miss out! I’ve had to disqualify past “winners” in the past for not completing it.
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Tell me what OTHER scent you would like to try from their collection by clicking HERE.
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Subscribe, follow my blog and/or fan my Facebook page for 1 entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know! NOTE: Unvalidated e-mails will be disqualified.
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 3 extra entries.
4. Add my giveaway to anyblog giveaway linky. Leave the linky url in a comment. Each linky add-on gives you 3 extra entry!
5. Leave a comment on a non-giveaway related post for 5 extra entries. Note the post in your comment and don’t forget to enter each in a separate comment! Wouldn’t want you to miss an entry!
6. Share this post and/or another post you enjoyed using any ”Share and Enjoy” submission (Example: Digg, Facebook, Technorati, MySpace, Stumble Upon, etc.). Each post shared gives you 5 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
7. Provide “Latina On a Mission” with a positive Alexa review for 5 extra entries! Click HERE to write a review. Note your review name below in 5 separate comments (example: Alexa review #1 under name, Alexa review #2 under name, etc.) If you have already given me a review, let me know!
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GIVEAWAY ENDS February 14, 2010 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US and Canadian Residents
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise!
Disclosure: I received a Caress Evenly Gorgeous beauty bar set and body wash. No other compensation was given and the opinions in this post are mine. They have not been influenced by the product given.
Have you had a chance to check out my Giveaways Around The Blog-O-Sphere link up? If you haven’t, just click on the globe above. I highly recommend it!
Some of my fellow Mom bloggers have had the opportunity to work with some amazing companies, bringing their findings to you via the giveaway link-up! Some of my faves are noted below, but I’m sure their are some that I missed. Of course, don’t forget to enter mine noted on the right hand sidebar!
The UPrinting Postcard giveaway winner has been selected using random.org. The winning entry was comment number 28!
Lucky number 28 is “Kathy Sykes”! Congrats Kathy! I’ve sent you an email letting you know you’ve won. Please send me your contact information within the next 48 hours or forfeit your prize!
For all others please feel free to enter my other giveaways, shown on the right hand sidebar. Also keep an eye out I have a few more reviews and giveaways coming up that I am sure you won’t want to miss because these companies are that good!
The Wizards of Waverly Place giveaway winner has been selected using random.org. The winning entry was comment number 119!
Lucky number 119 is “betty rood”! Congrats! I’ve sent you an email letting you know you’ve won. Please send me your contact information and I will get that DS game out to you as soon as possible.
For all others please feel free to enter my other giveaways, shown on the right hand sidebar. Also keep an eye out I have a few more reviews and giveaways coming up that I am sure you won’t want to miss because these companies are that good!
Latina On a Mission is having a weekly Disney video game giveaway during the month of January! This week, our last, we’re giving away the Disney Fairies: Tinkerbell and The Lost Treasure DS Game! My boys and I received these games at a Disney event we attended in 2009. We were able to test out several games and take a few home afterwards. My little one was extremely excited. However, it was short lived once he found out he couldn’t play them at home because he doesn’t have a DS.
Since we weren’t able to use these games I wanted to share them with YOU, my Latinalicious followers, to say gracias/ thank you for all your blog comments, tweets, and Facebook remarks. They make my day! As for the lurkers, come out, come out, wherever you are!
Now onto the giveaway rules…
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Check out the reviews for the Tinkerbell and the Lost Treasure DS Game by clicking HERE and tell me which feature made you want to get this game!
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Subscribe, follow my blog and/or fan my Facebook page for 1 entry EACH. If you already do, let me know! NOTE: Unvalidated e-mails will be disqualified.
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter 2 win Tinkerbell and the Lost Treasure DS Game http://tiny.cc/GW12 (Ends 2/10) #GIVEAWAY #MsLatina #Disney #Nintendo
3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 5 extra entries.
4. Add my giveaway to any blog giveaway linky. Leave the linky url in a comment. Each time you add my giveaway to a linky you get 2 extra entry!
5. Leave a comment on the current day’s non-giveaway post for 5 extra entries. You can do this once a day!
6. Share this post or another post you enjoyed on Digg, Facebook, MySpace, Stumble Upon, or Technorati for 5 extra entries. Let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
7. Enter another one of my blog giveaways for 5 extra entries!
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GIVEAWAY ENDS February 10, 2010 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US Residents only since I’m paying for S&H!
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise!
Disclosure: I received several games at the Disney event, including the one being given away. No other compensation was given and the opinions in this post are mine. They have not been influenced by the product given.
The Disney’s A Christmas Carol Giveaway winner has been selected. We had an overwhelming amount of comments – 307 total, but only one person can win.
Using random.org I selected the Disney’s A Christmas Carol Giveaway winner. Drum roll please…
The winner is lucky number 186!
Lucky number 186 is Christine! Congrats! I’ve sent you a DM letting you know you’ve won. Please send me your contact information and I will get that DS game out to you as soon as possible.
For all others feel free to enter my other giveaways, shown on the right hand sidebar. Also keep an eye out for the last DS giveaway that will come out in the next few days!
Since I’m writing several posts during the month of January on how to monetize your blog, I’m delighted that UPrinting.com is sponsoring a Postcard giveaway on Latina On a Mission!
During this Latinalicious giveaway, UPrinting.com is offering the following:
100 Postcards to one (1) lucky winner
Size:4×6
Paper:14pt Cardstock Gloss
Printing: Full color on both sides
Winner pays shipping costs
Postcards are a wonderful marketing tool that can be utilized to promote your business, Etsy shop and/or blog. These handy products can be customized to fit your need by serving as announcements, invitations, note cards, thank you cards and a lot more.
Of course, if you don’t have a business, Etsy Shop or blog, you can still use these postcards to announce a family function, school activity, new baby announcement, or to send your heartfelt thanks for a wedding gift! Ultimately, the options are only limited by your imagination!
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Look over the Postcard Designs on UPrinting.com and let me know which design you would use and why!
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Subscribe, follow my blog and/or fan my Facebook page for 1 entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know! NOTE: Unvalidated e-mails will be disqualified.
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter 2 win 100 Postcards from @Uprinting http://tiny.cc/GW11 #GIVEAWAY #MsLatina #savvyblogging #latism
3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 5 extra entries.
4. Add my giveaway to any blog giveaway linky. Leave the linky url in a comment. Each linky add-on gives you 1 entry!
5. Share this post or another post you enjoyed using any ”Share and Enjoy” submission (Example: Digg, Facebook, MySpace, Stumble Upon, Spinn, etc.) for 5 extra entries. Let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
6. Enter another one of my blog giveaway for 5 extra entries!
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GIVEAWAY ENDS January 25, 2010 at 5:00 P.M. EST
Open to US Residents only
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Disclosure: I am receiving the same prize being given. No other compensation was given and the opinions in this post are mine. They have not been influenced by the product given.
Due to computer difficulties (my laptop crashed), I was not able to post this giveaway sooner. This giveaway ends on January 20, 2010 at 5 p.m. EST.
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To give the New Year a fresh start, UPrinting.comis offering one lucky readers 1 set of 250 Business Cards. Uprinting business cards are offered in a variety of options, including gloss, matte and uncoated. They also realize that no two businesses are alike and offer a variety of shapes and sizes to make you stand out! To get an idea of the variety offered on Uprinting, click HERE.
UPrinting is offering the following options:
Size:
2 x 3.5
2 x 3
2 x 2 (square card) or
1.5 x 3.5 (skinny card)
Paper:
14 pt gloss cardstock
14 pt matte cardstock or
13 pt recycled uncoated cardstock
Shipping:
Winner has to pay S&H
After looking over their site, I’m sure you’ll understand why these cards are the perfect way for your business, blog or Etsy shop to start the year off on a good note so don’t delay and JOIN!
¡Suerte!/ Good Luck!
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Look over the designs and let me know which design you would choose for yourself! Click HERE.
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Subscribe, follow my blog and/or fan my Facebook page for 1 entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know! NOTE: Unvalidated e-mails will be disqualified.
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter 2 win 250 @Uprinting Business Cards http://tiny.cc/GW10 #GIVEAWAY #MsLatina #etsy #savvyblogging #latism
3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 5 extra entries.
4. Add my giveaway to anyblog giveaway linky. Leave the linky url in a comment. Each linky add-on gives you 1 entry!
5. Share this post or another post you enjoyed using any ”Share and Enjoy” submission (Example: Digg, Facebook, MySpace, Stumble Upon, Spinn, etc.) for 5 extra entries. Let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
6. Enter another one of my blog giveaway for 5extra entries!
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GIVEAWAY ENDS January 20, 2009 at 5:00 P.M. EST
Open to US Residents only
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Disclosure: I am receiving the same prize being given. No other compensation was given and the opinions in this post are mine. They have not been influenced by the product given.
Latina On a Mission is having a weekly Disney video game giveaway during the month of January! This week we’re giving away The Princess and The Frog Nintendo DS Game! My boys and I received these games at a Disney event we attended in 2009. We were able to test out several games and take a few home afterwards. My little one was extremely excited. Of course, the excitement wore off when he realized he couldn’t play them at home because he doesn’t have a DS and I don’t plan on buying him one anytime soon.
Since we weren’t able to use these games I wanted to share them with YOU, my Latinalicious followers, to say gracias/ thank you for all your blog comments, tweets, and Facebook remarks. They make my day! As for the lurkers, come out, come out, wherever you are!
Now onto the giveaway rules…
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Check out the reviews for the The Princess and The Frog Nintendo DS Game by clicking HERE and tell me which review made you want to get this game!
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Subscribe, follow my blog and/or fan my Facebook page for 1 entry EACH. If you already do, let me know! NOTE: Unvalidated e-mails will be disqualified.
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter 2 win The Princess and The Frog DS Game (Ends 1/30) http://tiny.cc/GW9 #GIVEAWAY #MsLatina #Disney #games #Nintendo
3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 5 extra entries.
4. Add my giveaway to any blog giveaway linky. Leave the linky url in a comment. Each time you add my giveaway to a linky you get 2 extra entry!
5. Leave a comment on a non-giveaway post for 10 extra entries. Note the post in your comment and don’t forget to enter each in a separate comment! Wouldn’t want you to miss an entry!
6. Share this post or another post you enjoyed on Digg, Facebook, MySpace, Stumble Upon, or Technorati for 5 extra entries. Let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
7. Enter another one of my blog giveaways for 5 extra entries!
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GIVEAWAY ENDS January 30, 2010 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US Residents only since I’m paying for S&H!
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise!
Disclosure: I received several games at the Disney event, including the one being given away. No other compensation was given and the opinions in this post are mine. They have not been influenced by the product given.
My boys and I received these games at a Disney event we attended in 2009. We were able to test out several games and take a few home afterwards. My little one was extremely excited. Of course, the excitement wore off when he realized he couldn’t play them, because he doesn’t have a DS and I don’t plan on buying him one anytime soon. But if you want to donate to my little one’s DS Fund by clicking HERE who am I to stop you!
Since we weren’t able to use these games I wanted to share them with YOU, my Latinalicious followers, to say gracias/ thank you for all your blog comments, tweets, and Facebook remarks. They make my day!
Now onto the giveaway rules…
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Check out the reviews/features for the Wizards of Waverly Place and tell me which review/feature made you want to get this game!
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Subscribe, follow my blog and/or fan my Facebook page for 1 entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know! NOTE: Unvalidated e-mails will be disqualified.
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter 2 win Wizards of Waverly Place DS game http://tiny.cc/GW8#GIVEAWAY #MsLatina #Disney #games #Nintendo
3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 5 extra entries.
4. Add my giveaway to any blog giveaway linky. Leave the linky url in a comment. Each linky add-on gives you 1 entry!
5. Leave a comment on a non-giveaway post for 10 extra entries. Note the post in your comment and don’t forget to enter each in a separate comment! Wouldn’t want you to miss an entry!
6. Share this post or another post you enjoyed using any ”Share and Enjoy” submission (Example: Digg, Facebook, MySpace, Stumble Upon, Spinn, etc.) for 5 extra entries. Let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
7. Provide “Latina On a Mission” with a positive Alexa review for 5 extra entries! Click HERE to write a review. Note your review name below in 5 separate comments (example: Alexa review #1 under name, Alexa review #2 under name, etc.) If you have already given me a review, let me know!
8. Enter another one of my blog giveaway for 5extra entries!
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GIVEAWAY ENDS January 23, 2010 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US Residents only since I’m paying for S&H!
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise!
Disclosure: I received several games at the Disney event, including the one being given away. No other compensation was given and the opinions in this post are mine. They have not been influenced by the product given.
If you entered the “The Spy Next Door” Giveaway, an upcoming film by Lionsgate that’s rated PG and scheduled to open on January 15, 2010 then read on…
I used random.org to select the 3 lucky winners. Each winner will receive a family 4 pack advance screening pass to view the movie on January 9, 2010.
Numbers 14, 17, 20 were selected. Click HERE to view comment numbers.
I have sent out emails or DMs notifying the winners. Please send me your info as quickly as possible so that you may receive the screening passes before the 9th!
Note: I will select the Facebook winners later on in the day.
I’ve selected the T.J. Maxx and Marshalls $25 Gift Card Giveaway Winner. Sadly, the first person selected by random.org did not actually check the songs that were offered in the “Caroling Channel” as requested in my mandatory entry; as such, I had to disqualify that comment. Per the Official Rules, the four (4) approved Christmas Carols are:
Deck Yourself Out
We Wish You A Better Way To Christmas Shop (“Deck Yourself Out” and “We Wish You A Better Way To Christmas Shop” are collectively referred to as “Spendervention Carol(s)”)
Jingle Bells
Deck The Halls
Please make sure you check the rules when commenting on giveaways. If the mandatory entry is not answered and /or is falsified ALL other comments will be disqualified.
Now onto the giveaway winner… random.org selected comment number 24!
Comment Number 24 said:
24 Sharon Rooney
December 13th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
Facebook fan. Sharon Rooney
jerseygirl137(at)yahoo(dot)com
Congrats Sharon! I have sent you an email, please send me your contact information no later then Friday, January 1, 2010, 11:59 EST.
As for all others, I will be posting several other Latinalicious giveaways soon so don’t despair!
My youngest is a true blue gamer. He can spend hours and hours playing video games. Most of the time, I have to pry his little fingers off the controllers so when we received the Nintendo DS Disney’s A Christmas Carol at the Disney event we attended, he was extremely excited! Of course, the excitement wore off when he realized he couldn’t play it, because he doesn’t have a DS and I don’t plan on buying him one anytime soon. But if you feel inclined to donate to Andrew’s DS Fund by clicking HERE who am I to stop you!
Since we cannot put the game to use, I decided to give it away to one Latinalicious reader. In fact, I have a few more that I plan to give away, as noted on the right hand sidebar of my blog!
Now onto the giveaway rules…
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Check out the reviews for the Disney’s A Christmas Carol and tell me which review made you want to win the game!
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Subscribe, follow my blog and/or fan my Facebook page for 1 entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know! NOTE: Unvalidated e-mails will be disqualified.
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter to win Disney’s A Christmas Carol DS game http://tiny.cc/GW7#GIVEAWAY #MsLatina #Disney #games
3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 5 extra entries.
4. Leave a comment on a non-giveaway post for 10 extra entries. Note the post in your comment and don’t forget to enter each in a separate comment! Wouldn’t want you to miss an entry!
5. Share this post or another post you enjoyed using any ”Share and Enjoy” submission (Example: Digg, Facebook, MySpace, Stumble Upon, Spinn, etc.) for 5 extra entries. Let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
6. Provide “Latina On a Mission” with a positive Alexa review for 5 extra entries! Click HERE to write a review. Note your review name below in 5 separate comments (example: Alexa review #1 under name, Alexa review #2 under name, etc.) If you have already given me a review, let me know!
7. Enter another one of my blog giveaway for 5extra entries!
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GIVEAWAY ENDS January 16, 2009 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US Residents only since I’m paying for S&H!
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise!
Disclosure: I received several games at the Disney event, including the one being given away. No other compensation was given and the opinions in this post are mine. They have not been influenced by the product given.
With cold winter weather, most outings in my family involve the movies. It’s perfect because we’re entertained, enjoy some family time and stay warm!
One movie we’re excited about seeing is “The Spy Next Door” an upcoming film by Lionsgate thats rated PG and scheduled to open on January 15, 2010. Its an action packed family film starring Jackie Chan (LOVE HIM!), George Lopez, Billy Ray Cyrus, Amber Valletta, Magnus Scheving, Madeline Carroll, Will Shadley, and Alina Foley.
Below is a brief synopsis.
Jackie Chan, as Bob Ho, an undercover CIA superspy decides to give up his career in espionage to settle down with his next-door neighbor and girlfriend, Gillian (Amber Valletta). But Bob has one more mission to complete before Gillian agrees to marry him: winning over her 3 opinionated kids. When Gillian suddenly has to leave town, Bob volunteers to babysit the children so he can earn their approval. But when one of the kids mistakenly downloads a top-secret formula from his computer, Bob’s archenemy,a Russian terrorist, moves in for the attack, forcing Bob to juggle the roles of spy and prospective stepfather in the most challenging mission of his career!
Click below to watch the trailer.
If you live in in NY, Miami, Houston, Chicago or Los Angeles you can win 1 of 3 admit 4 movie passes!
NY: January 9th at 10:00AM. Theatre location TBD
Miami: TBD
Houston: TBD
Chicago: TBD
Los Angeles: TBD
If you don’t live in those areas, or even if you do, go to my FACEBOOK page by clicking HERE to enter to win 1 of 5 movie prize packs. The movie prize packs include a mini poster, a branded laser keychain, an ID wallet and a pair of binoculars!
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Let me know why you want to see this movie!
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Subscribe, follow my blog and/or fan my Facebook page for 1 entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know! NOTE: Unvalidated e-mails will be disqualified.
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter 2 win a movie 4 pack to The Spy Next Door http://tiny.cc/GW6 #GIVEAWAY #MsLatina #movies
3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 2 extra entries.
4. Leave a comment on a non-giveaway post for 5 extra entries. Note the post in your comment and don’t forget to enter each in a separate comment! Wouldn’t want you to miss an entry!
5. Enter another giveaway for 5extra entries!
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GIVEAWAY ENDS January 3, 2010 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US Residents only
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise!
Disclosure: As part of my review, I received the same product I am giving away. No other compensation was given and the opinions in this post are mine. They have not been influenced by the product given.
Have you heard of Sid the Science Kid? He’s the funny and inquisitive 5 year old featured on PBS Kids. The character is actually a “digital puppet” created using three-dimensional computer-generated images, creating an innovative and fun television program that teaches children about the world and prepares them for school.
Sid the Science Kid plush character is sold at Toys R Us. Its a 12 inch tall soft lovable plush SID that comes ready to play and learn with his iconic “microphone.” If you squeeze his belly you will hear seven different popular phrases from the series! Although normally priced at $24.99, at the time of posting, it was on sale for $19.99. Best of all, you can download a $3.00 coupon from coupons.com by clicking on the “Toy and Game” link on the left hand side of the page and pay only $16.99!
Now onto the GREAT news: One Latinalicious reader can win their very own TALKIN’ SID THE SCIENCE KID plush character right here!We received one ourselves and I have to say he’s adorable! I’m actually saving him for a very special friend. I know he will love him!
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Let me know why you want to win the Talkin’ Sid the Science Kid!
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Subscribe, follow my blog and/or fan my Facebook page for 1 entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know! NOTE: Unvalidated e-mails will be disqualified.
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter 2 win a Talkin’ Sid the Science Kid! http://tiny.cc/GW5#GIVEAWAY #MsLatina #children #toys RT
3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 2 extra entries.
4. Leave a comment on a non-giveaway post for 5 extra entries. Note the post in your comment and don’t forget to enter each in a separate comment! Wouldn’t want you to miss an entry!
5. Enter another giveaway for 5extra entries!
6. Provide “Latina On a Mission” with a positive Alexa review for 10 extra entries! Click HERE to write a review. Note your review name below in 10 separate comments (example: Alexa review #1 under name, Alexa review #2 under name, etc.) If you have already done this, let me know!
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GIVEAWAY ENDS January 5, 2010 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US Residents only
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise!
Disclosure: As part of my review, I received the same product I am giving away. No other compensation was given and the opinions in this post are mine. They have not been influenced by the product given.
Congrats Susan and Deb Anderson on winning these Latinalicious California Raisins Gift Baskets! You will love making the recipes found HERE and HERE. I know I have!
I have sent out e-mails. Please make sure to send me your contact information before Monday, 11:59 p.m. EST, or another winner will be selected!
For all others who did not win, I have a few more Latinalicious giveaways with some great goodies coming up this week so stay tuned!
The Brothers, the Movie, Giveaway has ended and I have GREAT news! There were NO losers in this giveaway, every single entrant won! A total of 15 individuals entered the giveaway, if you are not sure you entered, please review the comments section HERE.
Also, since there were fewer entries then expected instead of receiving 4 calling cards, each winner will receive 6!
If you entered the giveaway, please send me your mailing address so that I can forward it to my contact.
The Shoffee Keurig giveaway has ended and one very Latinalicious individual is going to receive a fabulous Keurig Elite B40 Brewer, 2 Boxes of Keurig K-Cups of their choice AND 2 Shoffee.com Travel Mugs, which are great for commuting and keeping your drinks hot or cold! For all others who did not win, you can purchase your own Keurig directly from Shoffee by clicking HERE. They also have a wonderful promotion going on right now where you receive a Seasonal Sampler of 12 Seasonal Keurig K-cups FREE after purchasing $75 worth of K-cups!
As a Keurig owner myself, (Thank you Shoffee for my Keurig!) I can attest to how great this coffee maker is. Its quick and easy, brews fresh coffee at a buttons notice, and takes very little clean up!
Now without further ado, the Shoffee winner is…..
Lucky # 419, who said:
419 Deb Anderson
November 29th, 2009 at 2:41 am
facebook fan #2
Congrats Deb! I have sent you an e-mail asking for your contact information. You have until Monday, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, to provide me with the information or you forfeit your prize.
I was recently given the opportunity to shop at T.J. Maxx and Marshalls with a $25 gift card. Although I haven’t received the card, as of yet, I already know that I’m going to find something Latinalicious because that’s “where fashionistas become maxxinistas” and “shopportunities” are shared!
At T.J. Maxx and Marshalls you’ll find some of the latest brand-name toys, electronics, beauty products, gourmet food and entertaining essentials,as well as Latinaliciously chic clothes, shoes and handbags for yourself. Best of all, you will find these items that are normally found at salons and fancy department stores for up to 50% less!
I was given the option to receive two $25 gift cards or keep one and give one away. Wanting to share the savings, I opted to keep one and give one of my latinalicious readers a chance to shop at T.J. Maxx and Marshalls, where you can always maximize your savings! Plus by the time you receive this goodie, you’ll be able to snatch up all the after holiday sales.
It doesn’t stop there, you can also join their great ”Carol-oke!” contest where one lucky person will win a $5,000 shopping spree- just for singing their favorite Holiday Carol! The contest launched November 30 on YouTube’s specially-created “Caroling Channel”. There, you can select from one of three carols, create your own “Carol-oke” video and upload for entry into the contest. Additionally, for each off-price “Carol-oke” video that is uploaded, a charity donation will be made! What better way to help another!
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Fa la la la la … Go to the “Caroling Channel” and tell me which carol you would pick if you were going to sing!
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Subscribe, follow my blog and/or fan my Facebook page for 1 entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know! NOTE: Unvalidated e-mails will be disqualified.
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Follow @MsLatina 4 chance 2 win a $25 T.J. Maxx / Marshalls giftcard. Enter: http://tiny.cc/GW4#GIVEAWAY #MsLatina #clothes #shoes RT
3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 2 extra entries.
4. Leave a comment on another post for 5 extra entries. Note the post in your comment and don’t forget to enter each in a separate comment! Wouldn’t want you to miss an entry!
5. Every Wednesday, use the #WepaWednesday hashtag to tell others why T.J. Maxx and Marshalls makes you scream Wepa/Wow! Click HERE to read more about this hashtag. Leave your tweet url in a comment below. (Up to 3 different tweets for3 extra entries every Wednesday until the contest ends)
6. Share this post or another post you enjoyed using any ”Share and Enjoy” submission for 5 extra entries. Let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!
7. Provide “Latina On a Mission” with a positive Alexa review for 10 extra entries! Click HERE to write a review. Note your review name below in 10 separate comments (example: Alexa review #1 under name, Alexa review #2 under name, etc.) If you have already done this, let me know!
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GIVEAWAY ENDS December 27, 2009 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US Residents only
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise!
Disclosure: As part of my review, I received a $25 gift card. No other compensation was given and the opinions in this post are mine. They have not been influenced by the product given.
The Fanci-full giveaway winner has been selected and I have to say you are one lucky lady! All others interested in Fanci-full hair products can buy their own online at Amazon for $4.77 on Amazon or if you can’t wait, you can also find them at CVS, Rite-Aid and Walgreens.
Congrats Betty! I hope you enjoy your Fanci-Full Temporary Hair Color. You have 48 hours to respond to my e-mail and provide me with your contact information.
Betty Crocker is hosting a contest for Latin chefs that ends December 31, 2009. They are looking for the best Latin family recipes and that may be yours!
To enter the contest, you must go to the Betty Crocker website and submit your recipe. Recipes can range from main courses and side dishes to desserts, with each entry using at least one of Que Rica Vida’s 14 priority brands. Once submitted, others may vote for you. The recipe with the most votes will win a basket of products from General Mills, while the GRAND prize winner will receive a new kitchen dining room set, tour of the world-famous Hispanic Betty Crocker kitchen and a trip to the famous Betty Crocker Kitchens!
Brothers starts today! The movie, rated “R”, stars Tobey Maguire, Jake Gyllenhaal (hottie!) and Natalie Portman.
Below is a brief synopsis:
BROTHERS tells the powerful story of two siblings, thirty-something Captain Sam Cahill (Tobey Maguire) and younger brother Tommy Cahill (Jake Gyllenhaal), who are polar opposites. A Marine about to embark on his fourth tour of duty, Sam is a steadfast family man married to his high school sweetheart, the aptly named Grace (Natalie Portman), with whom he has two young daughters (Bailee Madison, Taylor Geare). Tommy, his charismatic younger brother, is a drifter just out of jail who’s always gotten by on wit and charm. He slides easily into his role as family provocateur on his first night out of prison, at Sam’s farewell dinner with their parents, Elsie (Mare Winningham) and Hank Cahill (Sam Shepard), a retired Marine.
Shipped out to Afghanistan, Sam is presumed dead when his Black Hawk helicopter is shot down in the mountains. At home in suburbia, the Cahill family suddenly faces a shocking void, and Tommy tries to fill in for his brother by assuming newfound responsibility for himself, Grace, and the children.
But Sam is not dead; he and a fellow soldier have been captured by Taliban fighters. In Afghanistan’s harsh, remote Pamir Mountains, Sam is subjected to traumas that threaten to rob him of his very humanity. At the same time that Sam’s sense of self is being destroyed overseas, Tommy’s self-image is strengthening at home. And in the grief and strangeness of their new lives, Grace and Tommy are naturally drawn together. Their longstanding frostiness dissolves, but both are frightened and ashamed of the mutual attraction that has replaced it.
When Sam unexpectedly returns to the States, a nervous mood settles over the family. Sam, uncharacteristically withdrawn and volatile, grows suspicious of his brother and his wife. Their familiar roles now nearly reversed, Sam and Tommy end up facing the ultimate physical and mental challenge when they confront each other. In the shifting family dynamics, who will dominate? And how will the brothers come to terms with issues of love, loyalty, and manhood—and with the woman caught between them?
You can also view the trailer below. FYI: Its intense.
Sounds like a movie to call home about? Of course, it does! That’s why I’m happy to say that 25 people will be able to win, not one, but FOUR phone cards! The phone cards are each worth $3 dollars, which is about 2 hours of international call time. Perfect for holiday travels and stocking stuffers!
MANDATORY ENTRY
After viewing the trailer, tell me which part intrigued you the most!
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Subscribe or follow my blog! NOTE: If you subscribe by e-mail, you must validate your e-mail address.
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway. Include the hashtags #GIVEAWAY and #MSLATINA in your tweet. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post.
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GIVEAWAY ENDS December 12, 2009 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Giveaway is open to US residents only.
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise!
Disclosure: No compensation was given for the posting of this giveaway. I did it because the movie looks amazing!
If you decide to go, skip the box office lines and buy the movie tickets online at Fandango. Enjoy!
With the holidays, families tend to rush, dining out more then normal. This can wreck havoc on a families diet thats why its a good idea to keep healthy snacks on hand. In my home, we have California Raisins to beat those hunger pangs. Not only can they be eaten on the go but they can also be added to recipes to create healthy meals.
I personally love to add raisins to my salads. Not only does it give my salad a sweet taste to counter the tart oil and vinegar dressing I always add, but it also provides me with antioxidants to keep me healthy! They can also be added to yogurt, oatmeal and even pancakes! If you’re not sure how to use raisins in your recipes, you can get some recipes from nutritionist Claudia Gonzalez by clicking HERE. If you’re not fluent in Spanish, you can translate the page by clicking the translate button at the top of the page or you can view the English site by clicking HERE.
California Raisins is so sure you’ll enjoy making a few of their recipes that they are giving away TWO (2) California Raisins gift baskets to two Latina On a Mission readers! The gift baskets will contain the following goodies:
Mr. Raisin
Gold Raisins
Purple Raisins
CA Raisin Magnets
CA Raisin Snack Pack
Spatulas
An Oven Mit
Table Clothes
CA Raisin Canister
Below is a picture of the gift basket. Isn’t it perfect for the holidays?! I received one myself and love it, especially because it matches the colors of my kitchen!
Ready to enter the California Raisins giveaway? Read on …
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Which recipe would you like to try from the Spanish site (HERE) or the English site (HERE)?
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Subscribe via e-mail or feed. Subscription options can be found on the right-hand side. If you’re already a subscriber, let me know! NOTE: If you subscribe by e-mail, you must validate your e-mail address. You can do so via the e-mail sent by Feedburner. If you do not validate your e-mail address the entry will be disqualified.
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter to win a California Raisins Gift Basket full of raisins & kitchen goodies!http://tiny.cc/g2#GIVEAWAY #MsLatina RT
3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url in your comment (2 extra entries).
4. Fan my Facebook page (2 extra entries).
5. Leave a comment on TWO other posts for TWO (2) extra entries. Note the post in your comment and don’t forget to enter each in a separate comment! Wouldn’t want you to miss an entry!
6. Don’t have a blog or twitter account? Provide “Latina On a Mission” with a positive Alexa review for FOUR (4) extra entries! Click HERE to write a review. Note your review name below in FOUR (4) separate comments (example: Alexa review #1 under name, Alexa review #2 under name, etc.)
7. Enter any OTHER giveaway for 2 extra entries.
Good luck/Suerte!
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GIVEAWAY ENDS December 14, 2009 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Giveaway is open to US residents only.
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise!
Disclosure: As part of my review, I received the same product being given. No other compensation was given and the opinions in this post are mine. They have not been influenced by the product given.
Did you take alot of pictures this Thanksgiving? If you’re like me, you tend to snap alot of pictures but hardly ever print hard copies. This year could be different! This year, one Latinalicious reader could win a 18×24 poster print of your holiday photo from Online Poster Printing!
The winner will receive a (1) 18×24 poster print for One Lucky Winner in their choice of High Gloss or Semi Gloss Paper.
After reviewing the above, I’m sure you’re excited to enter, so read on for rules!
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Let me know what Holiday Photo you plan on printing in a comment.
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Subscribe via e-mail or feed. Subscription options can be found on the right-hand side. If you’re already a subscriber, let me know! NOTE: If you subscribe by e-mail, you must validate your e-mail address. You can do so via the e-mail sent by Feedburner. If you do not validate your e-mail address the entry will be disqualified.
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter to win a 18×24 poster print of your holiday photo!http://tiny.cc/G1#GIVEAWAY #MsLatina RT
3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url in your comment (2 extra entries).
4. Fan my Facebook page (2 extra entries).
5. Leave a comment on TWO other posts for TWO (2) extra entries. Note the post in your comment and don’t forget to enter each in a separate comment! Wouldn’t want you to miss an entry!
6. Enter any OTHER giveaway for an 2 extra entries.
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GIVEAWAY ENDS December 6, 2009 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Giveaway is open to US residents only.
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise!
Disclosure: As part of my review, I received the same product being given. No other compensation was given and the opinions in this post are mine. They have not been influenced by the product given.
This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Dr. Oetker. All opinions are 100% mine.
I love living in New York! Its such a vibrant place to live, with people of every size, shape and color. Its never a dull day…NEVER. But today, I wish I lived in Canada! Why? So I could join the Dr. Oetker Kitchen Makeover Contest and have a chance to win a $20,000 Kitchen Makeover!
SIGH…
Can you imagine being able to select the kitchen of your dreams? I can!
The kitchen of my dreams would look something like this…
Or maybe this…
Or this with red stained cabinet doors …
Ohhh I torture myself don’t I? Alas, it will never be!
But it can become a reality for one very lucky Canadian who enters the contest! That lucky grand-prize winner will get a kitchen makeover with Dr. Oetker Casa di Mama! Eight secondary winners will also scoop up one of the following Whirpool appliances: a fridge/freezer, freestanding electric range, dishwasher or microwave…. while an additional 2,000 people will instantly win a Casa di Mama Pizza or a pizza cutter! Yum!
For all others, you can still become a Savoury Moments Member and receive tasty receipes and meal ideas. So go ahead sign up and spice it up, you’ll need the practice for when you win that kitchen! Just don’t forget to send me before and after pictures so I can live vicariously through you!
Contest is available to Canadians only and ends on January 4, 2010.
First, I would like to apologize for taking so long to announce the winner. It seems like its been an amazingly busy and stressful past few weeks but it is finally settling down.
So without further ado the winner of the Unilever Goody Box is…Comment No. 50!
Lucky number 50 was Tamara B., who said:
50 Tamara B.
November 3rd, 2009 at 12:41 pmI am a subscriber.
tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com
Congrats Tamara B.! I have sent you an e-mail. Please respond within the next 48 hours or another winner will be selected!
Recently, I posted about a new movie called ”The Blind Side”. If you missed it you can click HERE to view. The PG-13 movie is based on the true story of Michael Oher’s amazing journey and is set to open nationwide on November 20.
Oher, played by Quinton Aaron, is a homeless teen who doesn’t appear to have much going for him, until a wealthy family takes an interest in him. Their involvement in his life, helped him to aspire to more then many thought possible. His story gives hope. Based on the trailer, it looks like an amazing movie, that will inspire others to reach higher then they could ever imagine!
Want to retain a few momento to inspire YOU on your own journey? Then enter below!
Two (2) Latinalicious readers will receive the following movie mementos:
1 poster
1 THE BLIND SIDE t-shirt
1 THE BLIND SIDE hand towel (like the football players use)
To enter, you only have to answer ONE of the mandatory entries listed below. You can find the answers in my previous post, click HERE to view. Want more entries? Check out the additional entry rules below.
Suerte/Good luck!
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Subscribe via e-mail or feed. NOTE: If you subscribe by e-mail, you must validate your e-mail address. If you do not validate your e-mail address the entry will be disqualified.
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Enter 2 win movie mementos for“The Blind Side” w. Sandra Bullock http://tiny.cc/GW #GIVEAWAY #MsLatina RT
3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url.
4. Fan my Facebook page, by clicking HERE. (2 entries).
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GIVEAWAY ENDS November 18, 2009 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Giveaway is open to US residents
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise!
Disclosure: No form of compensation was received for said post.
The Suave giveaway winner has been selected! There were a total of 286 comments vying for this Latinalicious giveaway but only ONE could win.
So without further ado… the winner is number 76!!!
Lucky number 76 said:
76Mary M October 29th, 2009 at 4:59 pm
I think I would pick the Natural Oatmeal, since it says it is good for sensitive skin. I have a sensitive nose as well, so the scent (or lack of) is important to me, too.
Mary M, I have sent you an e-mail. Please respond within the next 48 hours or another winner will be selected!
My hairstylist, a wonderful lady, who did an amazing job with my hair was recently let go from the salon near my apartment. When I say I wanted to cry, I’m not exaggerating! She did a wonderful job of cutting and styling my hair. She also knew exactly what color to use on my hair to hide my greys. It was expensive but worth it since she knew what color would make me look younger. I thought all was lost UNTIL I was given the opportunity to review Fanci-Full Temporary Hair Color.
I’ll sum up my review in three (3) words: I. LOVED. IT.
Why? Let me count the ways!
No mixing or blending products (saves time when you have kids running around underfoot!)
It was very easy to apply (did it in the shower).
It was gentle enough for my hair (no ammonia or peroxide) AND trust me I have some horror stories about other products
Want to try a different shade? No problem! Its not permanent so go ahead experiment!
Very cost effective, extends your color in between salon visits or home hair coloring ($4.77 on Amazonor $5.99 in CVS, Rite-Aid and Walgreens versus $150+ every 2-3 mths at the salon)
Each bottle lasts approximately 2 weeks or 14 applications (I think I overused so mine was less).
No shining gel or gloss needed with Fanci-Full! And ladies you know this is a BIG one cause a rich shine reaps a rich ______ (I’ll let you fill that line yourself!)
Ready to enter to win 4 bottles of your color choice? Follow the rules below! Suerte/Good luck!
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Subscribe via e-mail or feed. Subscription options can be found on the right-hand side. If you’re already a subscriber, let me know! NOTE: If you subscribe by e-mail, you must validate your e-mail address. You can do so via the e-mail sent by Feedburner. If you do not validate your e-mail address the entry will be disqualified.
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Cover those greys! Enter 2 win 4bottles of Fanci-Full Temporary Hair Color http://tinyurl.com/yfqazfv #GIVEAWAY #MsLatina RT
3. On Wednesday ONLY: Tweet about the giveaway using the #WepaWednesday hashtag as shown below. Fill in the line with whatever word(s) you want! Provide me with the tweet url in a comment.
Fanci-Full Temp. hair dye makes me scream WEPA cause ______________ What about U? #WepaWednesday
4. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url.
5. Leave a comment on this POST, then let me know you did in a comment below. (3 entries)
6. First 25 people to request a viewing of my video below will not only get to see my hair but will get an extra entry if they tell me what color I used! Of course, if you’re just nosey and want to see it (limited to first 25 people only), mandame/send me a DM or an email!
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GIVEAWAY ENDS December 5, 2009 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Giveaway is open to US residents only.
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise!
Disclosure: As part of my review, I received the same products being given. No other compensation was given and the opinions in this post are mine. They have not been influenced by the product given.
Are you a small business owner, teacher, artist, student or just plain alive? Then this giveaway is for you! Uprinting is offering one Latinalicious reader the following:
Brochures: 100 8.5 x11″ Brochure / Flyers on 100lb gloss text paper ; 4 color printing on both sides
You can view the Flyers by clicking HERE and the Brochures by clicking HERE.
Still not convinced that the brochure/flyers are perfect for anyone? Check out below a few ways that I think they can be used!
Teachers: Handouts to students or parents. For younger children create a storybook where you include drawings/pictures and they provide the story and for older children, puzzles
Small Business: Flyers to distribute, Handouts during presentations, Holdiay Mailings
Artist: Mass produce an original piece of artwork to send as a holiday appreciation gift with a note that the original can be purchased in limited quantity
Student: Start a school club, use the flyers to raise awareness. Run for President, sending each student a brochure of your qualification. Have a complaint? Use the flyers to begin a protest and have your voice heard (just don’t get expelled!)
Mothers: Create a generic Playdate calling “brochure” or a generic birthday ‘Invite” using your child’s picture, artwork or catchy slogan.
Anyone: Create a holiday newsletter to mail to your friends, a generic fiesta/party notice that doesn’t include dates, or a resume on beautiful 100lb glass paper.
There are many more ways that you could use these flyers and brochures, the list is endless, only limited by your imagination! So get to it and comment, comment, comment to enter to win this Latinalicious and useful product!
However, if you’re still not convinced these are for you (WHY?!) or already have a printing provider, well then you need to check out Uprinting’s reviews on Yelp by clicking HERE.
Suerte/Good luck!
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Let me know how you plan to use the flyers or brochures should you win.
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Subscribe via e-mail or feed. Subscription options can be found on the right-hand side. If you’re already a subscriber, let me know! NOTE: If you subscribe by e-mail, you must validate your e-mail address. You can do so via the e-mail sent by Feedburner. If you do not validate your e-mail address the entry will be disqualified.
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet the below THREE (3) tweets about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the THREE tweet urls in different comments. Total of 3 entries per day (as shown below) till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Tweet #1 Below
Enter 2 win 100 Flyers/Brochures, great 4resumes, teachers, artists, students & morehttp://bit.ly/2Ly4HC #GIVEAWAY #MsLatina RT
Tweet #2 Below
Have a business? Enter 2 win 100 Flyers/Brochures (100lb stock) http://bit.ly/2Ly4HC Ends 11/10 #Giveaway #MsLatina RT
Tweet #3 Below
Need Flyers/Brochures? Get the BEST & enter 2 win 100 Flyers/Brochures (100lb stock) http://bit.ly/2Ly4HC Ends 11/10 #Giveaway #MsLatina RT
3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url.
4. Fan my Facebook page, by clicking HERE. (2 entries).
5. Follow “Latina On a Mission” via Google Friend Connect. (2 entries)
5. Digg, Delicious, or StumbleUpon any post. Leave me info in a comment. (2 entries)
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GIVEAWAY ENDS November 10, 2009 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Giveaway is open to US residents ONLY
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise!
Disclosure: As part of my review, I received the same product being given. No other compensation was given and the opinions in this post are mine. They have not been influenced by the product given.
Recently I posted about Charter giving away a laptop every day for two months. It was a great contest, yet I think this sweepstakes is even better! They raised the stakes and are now giving away a new Camaro! Although I’m not into cars, this Camaro, a 2010 Camaro 2SS, made me look twice!
Check it out below. Definitely looks like a male magnet and hey as a single Mami I can use all the help I can get!
Isn’t it beautiful? Best of all it could be yours, FREE (Sales Tax included in the prize), if you enter the Charter Sweepstakes. The sweepstakes started on September 15 (sorry I found out late!) and ends on November 26, 2009 at noon. Charter selected this particular car because they love fast. This is shown in the Charter services that they use to bring your home to life, which includes their High Speed Internet. Now they’re trying to bring your garage to life with this new 426 hp Camaro, one of the fastest and hardest cars to get in North America! And just in case you missed it before, it’s FREE!
I have to give it to Charter, they surpassed themselves with this sweepstakes! In fact, they continue to outpace the industry in creative and newsworthy contests from giving away an HDTV every day to Xbox 360s to a Hybrid Car last year. In addition, you can get a $100 gift card when you buy 3 Charter services, $50 gift card for 2 services, and a $25 gift card when you buy 1 Charter service. Gift Cards are from major retailers in clothing, home and accessories, restaurants and more!
Visit www.charter.com/camaroto register today and to view the complete rules, specifications on the Camaro, and more!
Have you joined ideeli? Not sure what it is? Let me explain.
ideeli is a member’s only shopping community that features specially priced fashion, accessories and home and beauty products. The items are normally a season behind and very chic & cheap, about 80% off!
ideeli membership is by invitation only and there is no fee to join. They also host weekly giveaways! This week’s giveaway begins on November 6th at 1:30pm EST. The giveaway will last for 7 hours, ending at 8:30pm EST. Just remember, only members can enter!
After you join, you will receive a personal invite link that you can pass along to your friends. For every person, who signs up under your link you get an extra giveaway entry so make sure you pass your link on (I did via this post!).
Of course, don’t forget to sign on during the giveaway hours (1:30pm - 8:30pm EST) to get a chance to win the below bag! Suerte/Good luck!
I recently conducted a giveaway from NOVICA, a company that works with National Geographic, specializing in handcrafted works of green gifts, unique gifts, and fair trade corporate gifts. The lucky winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to purchase any item from their site!
As always, I used random.org to select the giveaway winner.
Number 59 said:
59 steffi
October 24th, 2009 at 3:02 am
I would love to get Silver filigree brooch: Filigree Dove, simply gorgeous!
I have to say I agree with Steffi! Novica has “simply gorgeous” products! Please contact me within 48 hours or forfeit your prize. All others can purchase their own unique and green Novica products by clicking HERE.
I’m a coffee lover. In fact, I couldn’t make it through the day without a few cups of my java jolt! My boys, on the otherhand, love tea and hot chocolate on those cold mornings. I’m glad we all love different types of drinks but have to say it was a chore when I had to make three different types of drinks every morning. Those days are long gone! I no longer have to boil water for the tea, microwave the instant hot chocolate, and colar/strain the coffee thanks to shoffee.com and the Keurig brewer they gave me!
Nowadays, I just pop the appropriate K-cup, whether its coffee, tea or hot chocolate, into my Keurig brewer and it magically produces my drink! Ok its not really magic but it sure feels magical when I am savoring that fresh brewed cup of coffee. No more stale coffee for this Latina. I’ve been spoiled and I am never going back to my old coffee maker. This one gives me a fresh cup every single time, paying for itself ten times over. Also if you are like me and like iced coffee, the Keurig also sells Iced coffee K-cups. All you have to do is add ice and your fresh brewed coffee into a leak proof coffee cup and shake, shake, shake!
But enough about me, let’s talk about YOU and how shoffee.com wants to give your holidays a jolt by spreading some coffee cheer! Shoffee has decided to play Santa this year by introducing you to the same pain free morning that I’ve experienced. I mean seriously who has the time when they are racing around to get the kids up and ready for school and themselves to work. As for purchasing a cup of coffee at the nearest store, have you seen those lines lately?! With the amount of time I would spend on that line I could have already drank a few cups of my Keurig coffee AND saved some money!
So follow the rules below, making sure to complete the mandatory entry, and you just may find Santa shoffee delivering the below items to your mailbox!
Now I am off to savor my own cafe/coffee. Good luck!
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Tell me which shoffee.com K-cups (flavor of coffee/tea/hot cocoas) you would choose if you won the giveaway. Choose wisely, these may be the K-cups you are given if you win.
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Subscribe via e-mail or feed. Subscription options can be found on the right-hand side. If you’re already a subscriber, let me know! NOTE: If you subscribe by e-mail, you must validate your e-mail address. You can do so via the e-mail sent by Feedburner. If you do not validate your e-mail address the entry will be disqualified.
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url.
4. Fan my Facebook page (2 extra entries).
5. Leave a comment on TWO other posts for TWO (2) extra entries. Note the post in your comment and don’t forget to enter each in a separate comment! Wouldn’t want you to miss an entry!
6. Every Wednesday, use the #WepaWednesday hashtag to tell others why www.shoffee.com makes you scream Wepa/Wow! Click HERE to read more about this hashtag. Leave your tweet url in a comment below. (Up to 3 different tweets for3 extra entries every Wednesday until the contest ends)
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GIVEAWAY ENDS December 10, 2009 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Check out Santa Shoffee’s 9 weeks of Giveaways by clicking HERE.
As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise!
Disclosure: As part of my review, I received a Keurig brewer, K-Cups and travel mugs. No other compensation was given and the opinions in this post are mine. They have not been influenced by the product given.
I recently received an assortment of Unilever products to review. They included the items pictured above. My all time faves were the Dove Cool Essentials Deodorant (smells DIVINE!) and the Pond’s Cleansing Towelettes.
Before receiving the products, I have to admit I was already a Pond’s follower. I grew up watching my Mami/Mother using the Pond’s cleanser and moisturizer every day. She taught my cousins and I the essentials of proper facial care, how to apply it and to always remove our make-up. As a busy single Mami, I have to admit I have not been as good as she has with removing my make-up in the evening. The Pond’s Cleansing Towelettes changed that! I now leave the box by my bed for those night’s when I am too tired to get up and remove my make-up. I know its the lazy way but once I hit that bed my body does NOT want to get back up! By keeping the towelettes by my bed, I can reach over and wipe my face clean, removing my make-up and mascara with a few swipes! This keeps my pores clean and prevents break-outs (Yes, its horrible I still break-out!).
If you check the lower right-hand sidebar of my blog you will find some wonderful consejos/tips to help you maintain your beauty, so that your outside looks just as beautiful and radiant as your inside! I have to tell you one of my favorite beauty tips dealt with the towelettes I mentioned above. It explained how easy it was to carry a pack in your purse (It is!). Its perfect for those times when you need to switch up your work make-up to date glam or during your mid-day gym workout! Its quick and easy, which goes along well with my no fuss no muss motto!
Also, after clicking on the widget you can obtain coupons and/or get FREE samples by clicking on the ”Bonus” tab found under the Body, Hair and Face tabs.
Now onto the good GREAT news!
Unilever wants to give one very lucky “Latina On the Mission” reader a chance to win a goody box full of Unilever products ($30 retail value). To enter to win this box, follow the instructions below!
Suerte/Good luck!
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Click on the Beauty Tips widget and tell me which is your favorite tip! If you have more then one, let me know in a seperate comment (max 3 comments of favorite tips).
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Subscribe via e-mail or feed. Subscription options can be found on the right-hand side. If you’re already a subscriber, let me know! NOTE: If you subscribe by e-mail, you must validate your e-mail address. You can do so via the e-mail sent by Feedburner. If you do not validate your e-mail address the entry will be disqualified.
2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Win Unilever Goody Box w. Vaseline, Pond, Dove & Q-tips goodies worth $30 http://tinyurl.com/ykv9ykz#GIVEAWAY #MsLatina RT
3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url.
4. Fan my Facebook page, by clicking HERE. (2 entries).
5. Digg, Delicious, or StumbleUpon any post. Leave me info in a comment. (2 entries)
6. Leave a comment on TWO other posts for TWO (2) extra entries. Note the post in your comment and don’t forget to enter each in a separate comment! Wouldn’t want you to miss an entry
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GIVEAWAY ENDS November 11, 2009 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise!
While at Blogalicious, I was given a hand massage with the Suave Lavender Vanilla Body Lotion. The masseuse lathered my hands with the Lavender Vanilla, hitting the right spots to relieve my stress, while the vanilla scent soothed my senses. To say it was heavenly is an understatement!
After the massage, I was offered and given several bottles. I chose the lotions pictured above for their smell as well as their soothing qualities. After using the products for several weeks, I’ve noticed my skin is much softer, a wonderful quality for any woman to have! As a gentleman once told me, a massage from a woman with soft skin is like hitting the lottery. I have to admit he was onto something! Not only do I feel like a million bucks, but my skin radiates youth and vigor!
Suave lotions help combat the cold weather outside, as well as the dry weather indoors. They relieve and soothe dry skin, restoring your skin’s natural moisture. A Suave 18 fl. oz body lotion currently sells at Amazon for $4.49, without tax. However, Suave is offering one of my Latinalicious readers a chance to win FIVE (5) bottles of Suave Body Lotion!
Ready to enter? Follow the rules below! Suerte/Good luck!
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Look through Suave’s website and let me know which body lotion you would select AND why. Click HERE to go to their site.
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Subscribe via e-mail or feed. Subscription options can be found on the right-hand side. If you’re already a subscriber, let me know! NOTE: If you subscribe by e-mail, you must validate your e-mail address. You can do so via the e-mail sent by Feedburner. If you do not validate your e-mail address the entry will be disqualified.
2. Follow @SuaveBeauty on Twitter and leave a comment with your Twitter name, so I can verify.
4. Tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
5. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url.
6. Fan my Facebook page, by clicking HERE. Leave me a comment letting me know you did.
7. Leave a comment on two other posts for TWO (2) extra entries. Note the post in your comment and don’t forget to enter one per comment! Wouldn’t want you to miss an entry
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GIVEAWAY ENDS November 7, 2009 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Giveaway is open to US residents only.
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise!
The winner of the Skin Free $30 gift certificate has been selected. There were 93 entries but only one could win. All others, can purchase their own Skin Free products directly from the Skin Free website or via discount retailers, like Walgreens. Best of all, Skin Free products qualify under the Medical Flex purchase; thereby saving you even more money when you use your before tax dollars!
Without further ado, the Skin Free winner is lucky number 68!
No. 68 said:
68 Stephanie LaPlante
October 17th, 2009 at 12:04 pm
Daily Tweet
http://twitter.com/stephy905/statuses/4944722016
Congrats Stephanie! Please provide me with your contact information within the next 48 hours or another winner will have to be selected.
Bisquick Betty Crocker is holding a contest where one lucky Spanish Speaker will win an all expense paid trip for FOUR (4) to a theme park in Orlando, Florida! Ahhh I can see myself now just laying beside a pool, with my boys playing in the water, then heading off to enjoy the theme park. It sounds perfect, especially because NYC has been freezing and I desperately need some sol/sun!
But I digress don’t I?
To enter the contest, log onto Karla Bisquick for complete instructions and rules. Or if you prefer you can text the word “PANCAKE” to 47201. You will receive a text message response that will ask you in for your family’s favorite breakfast moment. Respond to be entered into the contest!
Sadly the contest is only open to Spanish speakers because the winner will be featured in Spanish-language television broadcasts and interviewed by other Spanish-language media. However, if you are fluent in Spanish and not a Latino you can still join! So andale/hurry and enter.
NOVICA, a company that works with National Geographic, specializes in handcrafted works of green gifts, unique gifts, and fair trade corporate gifts. They showcase artisans from developing countries, bringing their handcrafted work to the attention of others. NOVICA ensures artisians receive fair market value for their work, so not only do you get a beautiful piece of art but you have the satisfaction of knowing your money is helping them move towards economic self-sufficiency and stability!
Its a wonderful site, so wonderful that it took me FOREVER to post my review! In order to provide an honest review, I was given a $50 gift certificate to purchase an item from their website and provide a review of their products and the checkout process. I have to admit I was dumbstruck by all of the wonderfully unique and green products that I saw. I couldn’t decide which product I liked the best! I finally decided on one item and am budgeting for the other two. I went over the $50 budget but am happy with my choices. I haven’t received the painting as of yet but will post a picture of it once I receive it!
Below is the amazing piece that I selected titled High Hopes. It was created by Layza Norbim, a featured Brazilian Novica artist. Isn’t it beautiful?
I also plan on purchasing the below pieces to use as gifts. As a small business owner, I am constantly seeking unique gifts to give as a token of my appreciation to individuals I work with. The below fair trade corporate gifts look elegant and are functional. They can be used in an office setting or in the home. I also love the fact that NOVICA’s corporate gifts can be given to a male or a female in any industry, from corporate to entertainment! Can you imagine receiving the below from an associate?! I would love them, that’s why I’m getting two, one for a business associate and another as a gift to myself!
Nickel and Wood Boxes – Spiral Wave Set of 3
I’m sure you’re green with envy right now but don’t be! NOVICA wants to give one of my Latinalicious readers a chance to win a $50 NOVICAGift Certificate to purchase any of their products! WEPA! Isn’t that awesome?!
To enter to win this gift certificate just complete the mandatory entry as noted below. Want more entries? Read on!
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Look through NOVICA’s corporate gifts and let me know which product you would purchase if you won this gift certificate!
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Subscribe via e-mail or feed. Subscription options can be found on the right-hand side. If you’re already a subscriber, let me know! NOTE: If you subscribe by e-mail, you must validate your e-mail address. You can do so via the e-mail sent by Feedburner. If you do not validate your e-mail address the entry will be disqualified.
2. Follow @NOVICA on Twitter and leave a comment with your Twitter name, so I can verify.
4. Tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
#GIVEAWAY Win a @NOVICA $50 Gift Certificate 2buy artwork, home decor, jewelry or apparel http://tinyurl.com/ylzz787 @MsLatina RT
5. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url.
6. Fan my Facebook page, by clicking HERE. Leave me a comment letting me know you did.
7. Leave a comment on two other posts for TWO (2) extra entries. Note the post in your comment and don’t forget to enter one per comment! Wouldn’t want you to miss an entry!
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GIVEAWAY ENDS October 31, 2009 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Giveaway is open to USA and Canadian residents.
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise!
The boys and I recently received several Skin Free products to review, including the Skin Free Extra Moisturizing Soap, the Sweet and Smooth Sugar Scrub and the Whipped Tamanu Body Butter. I was a bit hesitant about using the products on Prince since he has very dry and sensitive skin; however, after reviewing several testimonials from board certified dermatologists I felt confident enough to proceed. I can now say after using the Skin Free products that I am switching from my other brand to Skin Free! I was even able to use my Medical Flex Card to purchase these items at Walgreens, saving our skin AND money!
The Skin Free Extra Moisturizing Soap, which is sold at CVS, Walgreens and other retailers, was perfect! It did not dry out his skin. Instead, it held true to its label and moisturized. The Skin Free Extra Moisturizing Soap reduced the ashy look of his skin with each use. The Whipped Tamanu Body Butter was another fabulous product. Just like the soap, it contained no fragrances, no colorants, petroleum products or harmful chemicals. It was light and did not leave a greasy residue. This was perfect for an 8 year old boy who will not sit long enough for any body lotion to dry and does not like my “girl smelling” lotions! Together, they moisturized his skin preventing undue cracks and cuts and ultimately making his skin look and feel healthier.
Big K and I also used the soap, along with the Sweet and Smooth Sugar Scrub. I have to admit we fought over it because I didn’t want him to “waste” it. He did complain about the lack of fragrance but that was one of the reasons I loved it since it didn’t compete with the perfume I later put on. Its a great product that exfoliates the skin, preventing acne breakouts. Its also gentle enough to use on the face, which I did, just make sure you don’t let it get in your eyes (Big K did – poor kid!)
After using these products on my family, I highly recommend them. They are all natural product that will pamper your skin without hampering your bodies natural defenses. Also, if you haven’t used all the monies deposited into your Medical Flex account, these products qualify!
Now onto the best part, I’m excited to say that Skin Free believes you will like their products so much that they have offered to give one reader a $30 Skin FreeGift Certificate to purchase any of their products! To enter to win this gift certificate just complete the mandatory entry as noted below. Want more entries? Read on!
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Go to the Skin Free‘s website and let me know which Skin Free products you would get if you won!
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Subscribe via e-mail or feed. Subscription options can be found on the right-hand side. If you’re already a subscriber, let me know! NOTE: If you subscribe by e-mail, you must validate your e-mail address. You can do so via the e-mail sent by Feedburner. If you do not validate your e-mail address the entry will be disqualified.
2. Tweet about the giveaway, including my name @MsLatina and RT in your tweet. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url.
4. Fan my Facebook page, by clicking HERE. Leave me a comment letting me know you did.
5. Fave me on on Technorati or Digg. Don’t forget to leave your user name for 3 extra entries.
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GIVEAWAY ENDS October 21, 2009 at 11:59 P.M. EST
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise!
The winner of the Facebook Giveaway has been selected! As always, I used random.org to select the winner, disqualifing any entries that did not follow the mandatory rules.
The lucky winner of this Latinalicious giveaway is Lucky Number 8, Isolated Existence!
This has never happened before on Latina On a Mission but hey there is a first time for everything! Three individuals did not respond to several e-mails requesting their contact information so I have selected three NEW winners to receive copies of Raul Ramos’ “America Libre” Books.
The lucky 3 are:
1. Yoly, Comment Number 12 said: I would like to read the book because I’m intrigued about the story.
2. Sabrina, Comment Number 11 said: I’m a fan!
3. Brenda, Comment Number 5 said: I love to read book especially if it’s about latinos.
Please provide me with your contact information within 48 hours or forfeit your prize.
LG Electronics recently added a new phone to its LG lineup called the LG Bliss. It includes a “3-inch touch screen, 4 customizable home screens, music player, up to 8 GB expandable memory, and 2.0 mega pixel camera/camcorder.” Best of all, its sleek, chic and perfect for those clutches cause a lady has to get her bliss on!
The contest called “Lose the Ugly, Find Your Bliss“, asks you to send them a picture or video of anything you consider ugly and want to lose. When you do, you are entered to win an LG Bliss phone or a $50 gift card so you can buy your own bliss. There will be five (5) grand prize winners and fifty (50) secondary winners.
Ugly things can include:
1. Trashy Trends (Fabulously ugly fashion)
2. Mutant machines (Those outdated electronics that belong in the junkyard- Atari anyone or what about those HUGE PCs from back in the day!)
3. Ugly wonders of nature (They have pictures of the ugly dogs that won the Ugly Dog contest, poor things are hideous!)
4. Ugly-mobiles (Cash for clunkers anyone?)
Below I noted the contest info:
Contest runs from 9/11/09 to 11/6/09.
Users can upload an image or video of anything they consider ugly and want to lose on the Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/LGBliss.
You have to be 18 years or older.
One (1) entry per Facebook account.
Photos of people are not allowed, so don’t send a picture of your Ex!
Ugly behavior such as violence, indecency, or illegal activities aren’t tolerated.
Make sure you check out the other entrants pics, some off them are truly hideous! I have to admit someones doll gave me the heebie jeebies!
Click here, www.Facebook.com/LGBliss, to add you own pic/video and to browse through everyone’s elses ugly cast-offs!
The winner of the self Sticking Wall Poster has been selected!
Angie, who wrote comment mumber 6, is the WINNER! Congrats Angie!
I hope you enjoy the wall sticker and also join in Online Poster Printing‘s Video Blog Challenge in October to find the most creative Wall Graphic Print! The winner will receive a cash prize, so make sure you participate in this giveaway and make your own Wall Sticker video entry!
I’m so excited, we’ve reached a milestone! We have more than 100 Facebook Fans! As promised, we will now have our very first Facebook GIVEAWAY.
Since I wanted to give you something you would enjoy I offered two different types of gift cards: Barnes & Noble and iTunes. Facebook fans had the opportunity to cast their votes in the Discussions section. The discussion is now closed and the results have been tallied. The Barnes and Noble gift card won by 3 votes and now one of YOU can win the card!
To enter this giveaway you MUST be a Facebook fan. Not a fan yet? No problem! Just click HERE to fan me!
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Leave a comment on FB noting what you would buy at B&N then leave a comment belowstating you did! Click HERE to go directly to the FB discussion board and on the button below to go to Barnes and Noble.
EXTRA ENTRIES MUST BE COMPLETED ON BLOG!
1. Subscribe via e-mail or feed for TWO extra entries. Just note that you are a subscriber in separate comments below. Subscription options can be found on the right-hand side. If you’re already a subscriber, let me know! NOTE: If you subscribe by e-mail, you must validate your e-mail address. You can do so via the e-mail sent by Feedburner. If you do not validate your e-mail address the entry will be disqualified.
2. Tweet about the giveaway saying, Enter to win a $25 Barnes and Noble Gift Card! http://tinyurl.com/m8ffmt @MsLatina ‘s Facebook GIVEAWAY ~ RT Provide me with the tweet URL in your comment below. Note: One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
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GIVEAWAY ENDS September 30, 2009 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US and Canadian residents
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. Enter a seperate comment for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise.
The winners of Raul Ramos’ books have been selected!
They are comment numbers 14 (Amanda D.) 16 (Diego), 17, (Talya), 7 (Isolated Existence), and 2 (Angie). I have submitted an e-mail to each winning entrant. Please send me your contact information within 48 hours or another winner will be selected from the entries!
To those of you who did not win, you can order your own copy from Amazon by clicking HERE.
If you’re a blogger, or even if you aren’t, I’m sure you’ve heard of Blogalicious! Its sure to be one of the bigger Blogger events of the year in the very swanky W Hotel in “HOTLANTA”. To see pictures of the hotel click HERE.
The event will allow you to connect with bloggers and companies, building relationships that will help you promote your blog and/or products, surrounded by others who understand and share your joy of blogging! For the new bloggers, there will be tips and tricks. The “older” bloggers will also learn how to hone their craft. Best of all, for those with children there is now FREE childcare thanks to Huggies!
To win a FREE Blogalicious Conference Pass just complete the entries as noted below. Or if you don’t want to take your chances on the giveaway, click HERE to purchase your own conference pass. Also, any group of 3 Blogalicious registrants can apply HERE to drive to Blogalicious in a brand-new 5-passenger Chevrolet. Rules and restrictions apply.
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Telll me why YOU are interested in going to Blogalicious!
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Subscribe via e-mail or feed. Subscription options can be found on the right-hand side. If you’re already a subscriber, let me know! NOTE: If you subscribe by e-mail, you must validate your e-mail address. You can do so via the e-mail sent by Feedburner. If you do not validate your e-mail address the entry will be disqualified.
2. Follow me on Twitter (@MsLatina) and tweet about the giveaway saying, GIVEAWAY: Enter to win @MsLatina’s Blogalicious Conference Pass valued at $265+! http://tinyurl.com/nzwg8m #giveawayRT Provide me with the tweet URL in your comment. Note: One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
GIVEAWAY ENDS September 14, 2009 at 11:59 P.M. EST
You cannot enter the giveaway if you are a current ticket holder!
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. Enter a seperate comment for each item that is completed otherwise random.org will not count the entry.
Online Poster Printing has just released a new product called a Wall Sticker that you can stick to multi surfaces. Its made of an adhesive fabric that you just peel and stick to any flat surface. It can be made from any photo, artwork or pattern, using their high-quality printing to show all the details on the item you submit.
I am planning on submitting the picture below. I took it when I went to the City Winery Restaurant & Bar in New York. I’ll place it on the kitchen wall that is viewable from the living room. During my fiestas/parties, it will serve as a reminder of the great time we had listening to live music in a beautiful setting, transporting us to the time we spent at the restaurant and setting the vibe for another amazing time at my place!
Now onto the good great news … Online Poster Printing has offered to give two (2) of Ms. Latina’s readers a 24 x 24 Wall Sticker, valued at $46 without shipping and handling! Excited?! I hope so because I’m excited for you!
BONUS: Online Poster Printing will also be hosting a Video Blog Challenge in October to find the most creative Wall Graphic Print! The winner will receive a cash prize, so make sure you participate in this giveaway and make your own Wall Stickers video entry!
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Leave a comment letting me know how you would use the Wall Sticker if you win. Click here to learn more about the Wall Sticker.
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Subscribe via e-mail or feed. Subscription options can be found on the right-hand side. If you’re already a subscriber, let me know! NOTE: If you subscribe by e-mail, you must validate your e-mail address. You can do so via the e-mail sent by Feedburner. If you do not validate your e-mail address the entry will be disqualified.
2. Follow me on Twitter (@MsLatina) and tweet about the giveaway saying, Enter to win @MsLatina’s 24 x 24 Wall Sticker GIVEAWAY valued at $46 http://tinyurl.com/mpp4m5 Pls RT Provide me with the tweet URL in your comment. Note: One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
GIVEAWAY ENDS September 15, 2009 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US residents only
Winners pay Shipping fees.
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. Enter a seperate comment for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise.
The Pantene Everyday Girls Winner has been selected using random.org.
The winner is #16.
No. 16 said:
16 Kim August 17th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
I want this bc my hair is fried!
Thank you to everyone who entered and congratulations Kim! I have sent you an e-mail. Please provide me with your contact information within the next 48 hours or I will have to select another winner.
I recently hosted a Question and Answer session with Raul Ramos y Sanchez, the author of America Libre, on my blog. If you missed that post, click HERE.
Below is an excerpt from my previous post:
AMERICA LIBRE, the first of a trilogy, is set in the near future. In this future, Latinos have grown in population but not wealth. They struggle to feed their families, obtain jobs, and maintain a sense of dignity in a harsh and unjust world. Tensions escalate when cops accidentally shoot an innocent Latina during a drug bust. A revolution eventually ensues, escalating into a Civil War. Over his wife’s protests decorated ex-Army Ranger and family man, Manolo “Mano” Suarez, decides to join the melee. While trying to bring about change, he encounters a beautiful Latina radical. Mano eventually realizes that the battle he is facing is not only in the streets but within him! Will he choose love of family and country or the beguiling and beautiful Latina and revolutionists?
I’m sure after reading the excerpt you are dying to get your hands on this book to find out what Mano does! Well have I got GREAT news for you! I am pleased to announce that Hachette Book Group has offered to giveaway five copies right here on Latina On a Mission!
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Let me know why you would like to win this book!
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Subscribe via e-mail or feed. Subscription options can be found on the right-hand side. If you’re already a subscriber, let me know! NOTE: If you subscribe by e-mail, you must validate your e-mail address. You can do so via the e-mail sent by Feedburner. If you do not validate your e-mail address the entry will be disqualified.
2. Follow me on Twitter (@MsLatina) and tweet about the giveaway saying, GIVEAWAY: Enter to win 1 of 5 copies of @Raul_Ramos book: America Librehttp://tinyurl.com/mb4p3a @MsLatina Pls RT Provide me with the tweet url in your comment. Note: One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
3. Blog about the event and provide me with the url.
GIVEAWAY ENDS September 11, 2009 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US residents only
No Post Office Boxes accepted
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. Note, in order for random.org to count all of your entries, a seperate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise.
I just discovered that charter.com is having a Laptop-a-Day Sweepstakes which runs from July 15 through September 15. I know I’m a little late in getting the word out but better late than never is my motto!
Each day until September 15, 2009, a new winner will be selected from the Laptop-a-Day Sweepstakes. The lucky winners will win a 15-inch HP 550 Notebook with Windows Vista AND a NeoTec Compu Backpack, a prize valued at over $500! The laptops are perfect for the student (back to school shopping anyone?!) or the businessperson on the go who needs a laptop for easy mobility.
Charter is following up on the success of their HDTV-A-Day Sweepstakes with this new promotion that is giving away a laptop computer every day – and they extended it for 2 months through September 15! Woot! Woot! You can also get a free gift card ranging in value from $25-$100 with special online charter.com deals. Gift Cards are from major retailers in clothing, home and accessories, restaurants and more (wouldn’t those gift cards come in handy?!).
Visit charter.com/laptop to register today and to view the complete rules, a list of winners, details on the notebook computer and more.
Don’t forget to follow Charter on Facebook, as well as Charter on Twitter, to get a heads up on all their online contests. Last year it gave away laptops and Xbox 360 game systems and one customer drove away a 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid! Can you imagine winning that car?! Charter is definitely continuing to create a buzz around its online contests, with the Laptop-a-Day Sweepstakes, and I’m sure they’ll just keep getting better!
Good luck and don’t forget to come back here and let me know if you won! Hopefully, a little bit of your luck will rub off on me!
My apologies for the late post! Seems like I have been extremely busy with the kids and family this past week!
As always, I selected the giveaway winner with random.org after I deleted any entries that did not follow the specified rules. Now without further ado, the Skin MD Natural WINNER is ….
Lucky number 10!
Number 10 said:
10 Stephanie LaPlante
August 10th, 2009 at 11:25 amFirst Health Pharmacy has this product
stephy905 @ hotmail.com
Congrats Stephanie! I have sent you an e-mail and a tweet. Please send me your contact information within the next 48 hours or a new winner will be selected.
For all others, click HERE to purchase your own Latinalicious Skin MD Natural products! Your skin will thank you!
I can’t speak for all Latinas, or women, but I know my hair is my shining glory! My hair can easily make or break an outfit. When healthy, it makes me feel beautiful and chic, for that reason, I always make sure to take care of my locks. In my quest, I discovered the Smooth, Volume and Nature Fusion from Pantene. They are wonderful hair products that not only take care of your hair but also make it smell Latinalicious!
Pantene recently launched the ”Everyday Girls”. They are real girls/women, like you and I, who care just as much about their hair as we do! Pantene recorded several of these girls telling their hair stories and giving advise that “real” women, not models, can incorporate into their lives. You can view one of the videos below. Note, its in Spanish; however, if you click on the video it will show you several other Pantene videos on the right hand side that are in English.
You can also find out more about the science of Pantene in Spanish HERE and in English HERE.
Now here’s the good great news: Pantene is giving away 3 bottles of the above mentioned products to one of Ms. Latina’s readers! Hmmm can you imagine the admiring looks you will receive after using these products?! I know I can!
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
Let me know why you would like to use Smooth, Volume and Nature Fusion from Pantene.
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Subscribe via e-mail or feed. Subscription options can be found on the right-hand side. If you’re already a subscriber, let me know! NOTE: If you subscribe by e-mail, you must validate your e-mail address. You can do so via the e-mail sent by Feedburner. If you do not validate your e-mail address the entry will be disqualified.
2. Follow me on Twitter (@MsLatina) and tweet about the giveaway saying, Want beautiful hair? Enter @MsLatina ‘s Pantene Giveaway! http://tinyurl.com/pkxmze RT One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
3. Blog about the event and provide me with the url.
4. Fave me on on Technorati or Digg. Don’t forget to leave your user name for 2 extra entries.
5. Become a FaceBook Fan by clicking HERE or on the link found on the right-hand side. Get 3 extra entries for becoming a Fan!
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GIVEAWAY ENDS AUGUST 31, 2009 at 11:59 P.M. EST
Open to US residents only
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. Note, in order for random.org to count all of your entries, a seperate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise.
I’m excited to announce that the Pevonia Botanica Giveaway winner has been selected! The winner will receive a fabulous Skincare Solution Kit of their choice, valued between $39-$58! I am sure you will love whichever Skincare Solution Kit that you chose as their products are amazing!
As always, I selected the winner using random.org. Without further ado, the winner is lucky No 32!!!
Lucky Number 32 said:
Ashley
July 27th, 2009 at 9:07 pmI would like to try the Your Skincare Solution Safe Sun Face & Body Pack!
Congrats Ashley! I have sent you an e-mail and a tweet. Please send me your contact information within the next 48 hours or a new winner will be selected.
For all others, click HERE to purchase your own Latinalicious Pevonia Botanica products! Your skin will thank you!
Just like me, Prince, my youngest son, has very dry and sensitive skin. In fact, when he was about one it made his toenails fall off! Not once, not twice, but SEVERAL times. They always grew back but can you imagine baby toes with no toe nails?! It definitely freaked me out and made me run to the Doctor’s office! The doctor said it was because his skin was very dry and sensitive. For this reason, I’m very vigilant about the products he uses.
Skin MD Natural was kind enough to send me their lotion to review. I was a bit hesitant about using the product on Prince; however, after reviewing several testimonials from board certified dermatologists I felt confident enough to proceed. I am excited to say that after using the Skin MD Natural’s lotion, I am switching from my other brand to Skin MD Natural!
It was perfect for an 8 year old boy who will not sit long enough for any body lotion to dry and does not like my “girly smelling” lotions! It did not dry out his skin. Instead, it held true to its advertisement, by moisturizing and shielding it. His skin is no longer ashy and susceptible to cuts. It now looks and feels healthier.
Skin MD Natural is an all natural product that will pamper your skin without hampering your bodies defenses. It is gentle enough for children and adults alike. In fact, I also used it and have seen an enormous change in just a few short weeks. Our skin has gone from dry and flaky to soft and smooth. I can definitely say that I am latinaliciously touchable! Really! Just touch me next time you see me! I dare you!
Skin MD Natural believes you will like their products so much that they have offered to give one of my reader’s their choice of either a 4oz bottle of Skin MD Natural with SPF15, Retail Value: $25, or a 4oz bottle of Skin MD Natural Original Formula (without SPF15), retail value $18. Its a great natural product that protects your skin from the sun’s harmful rays, as well as environmental irritants, stopping your skin from premature aging.
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Subscribe via e-mail or feed. Subscription options can be found on the right-hand side. If you’re already a subscriber, let me know! NOTE: If you subscribe by e-mail, you must validate your e-mail address. You can do so via the e-mail sent by Feedburner. If you do not validate your e-mail address the entry will be disqualified.
2. Follow me on Twitter (@MsLatina) and tweet about the giveaway, including my name @MsLatina and RT in your tweet. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
3. Blog about the event and provide me with the url.
4. Grab my Button, shown on the right-hand side, or add my url to your blogroll.
5. Comment on any other post from my blog for 2 extra entries. Let me know which post you selected in your comment below!
6. Fave me on on Technorati or Digg. Don’t forget to leave your user name for 3 extra entries.
7. Become a FaceBook Fan by clicking HERE or on the link found on the right-hand side. Get 5 extra entries for becoming a Fan! Simply write: #1 Facebook fan and your User Name in a comment; #2 Facebook fan and your User Name in a different comment, #3 Facebook fan and your User Name in a different comment, etc., till you reach 5!
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GIVEAWAY ENDS AUGUST 17, 2009 at 11:59 P.M. EST
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise!
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to review Pevonia Botanica’s Silky Skin Body Scrub, Dry Oil Body Moisturizer, and a Sensitive Skincare Kit that included an eye make-up remover, sensitive skin lotion, sensitive skin cleanser and sensitive skin cream. I have to admit when I received the box, I tore into it!
Products I received
Their natural products worked extremely well with my skin. The Silky Skin Body Scrub is a wonderful exfoliant. It scrubbed away dead skin without irritating my sensitive skin. In fact, it consisted of the perfect blend of ingredients that invigorated me, while encasing me in a wonderful luxurious smelling cocoon. After emerging from the tub, I sprayed on the Dry Oil Body Moisturizer, smoothing it over my skin. I felt like a caterpillar that had turned into a butterfly! I smelled and felt “Latinalicious“!
The Sensitive Skincare Kit I received was perfect for travel. In fact, I took it to my cousin’s wedding. The skin cleaner is used in the morning and night, followed by the lotion and the cream. I loved the results! My skin is very sensitive and will breakout in hives with certain products; however, these natural Pevonia Botanica products did not cause an allergic reaction! They worked beautifully on my skin and under my normal foundation.
Now here’s the GREAT news … Pevonia Botanica is giving a Skincare Solution Kit, valued between $39-$58, to one of Ms. Latina’s readers! Even better, the winner will get to choose which Skincare Solution Kit they want to receive!
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE EXTRA ENTRIES:
Go to the Pevonia Botanica’s website and let me know which Skincare Solution Kit you would like to win. This will be the product you receive if you win.
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Subscribe via e-mail or feed. Subscription options can be found on the right-hand side. If you’re already a subscriber, let me know! NOTE: If you subscribe by e-mail, you must validate your e-mail address. If you do not validate your e-mail address the entry will be disqualified.
2. Follow me on Twitter (@MsLatina) and tweet about the giveaway, including my name @MsLatina and RT in your tweet. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
3. Blog about the event and provide me with the url.
4. Grab my Button, shown on the right-hand side, or add my url to your blogroll.
5. Comment/Digg any other post from my blog for 2 extra entries. Let me know which post you selected in your comment below!
6. Fave me on on Technorati and leave your username (3 entries)
7. Let me know how you heard about the giveaway, by providing me with the e-mail, giveaway site, blog, or other info in your comment (2 entries).
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GIVEAWAY ENDS AUGUST 10, 2009 at 11:59 P.M. EST
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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise!
Have you had the opportunity to check out the Giveaways around the Blog-O-Sphere? If you haven’t than you need to check it out.
To go to the page you can click on the above picture and it will take you directly to it or if you go to my blog click on the Giveaway tab. At the top of the page you will find the same picture (button) click on it and it will magically transport you to a world of giveaways!
I have to admit, its my favorite one stop shopping giveaways spot because even when I DON’T win I end up finding out about some GREAT stores and products that I would never have heard of otherwise! In fact, as of today, I saw some giveaways for gift cards (my fave!) , jewelry, toys, household products, home decorations, and even a year’s worth of tea! There were many more but you’re going to have to go and check it out yourself. Of course, should you win come back and let us know. I always love to hear how others have done!
And here’s a secret, cause I’ve feel like I’m bursting! If you come back this weekend, I’ll be posting a new giveaway too. I won’t tell you exactly what it is but here’s a hint: its a Skincare product that will definitely have you glowing!
NOTE: If you’re a blogger who does giveaways, feel free to add your linky to the page! I will be sure to tweet and post about it, as well as enter a few myself. Best!
SABRINA, THE WINNER WAS CHOSEN & CONTACTED BY PRETTY BRAINY
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I recently had the opportunity to review an amazing t-shirt from Pretty Brainy. The founder and CEO, Heidi Olinger, set out to create an inspirational T-shirt to motivate tween girls to reach for their dreams while also looking stylish and chic. I believe she succeeded!
Heidi sent a beautifully wrapped t-shirt, with a letter addressed to my 9 year old niece, Elena, an avid soccer player. The t-shirt we received was no ordinary t-shirt, it was so much more than that! It was a long sleeved black t-shirt with beads at the ends of the sleeves. The shirt also had a short bio of a great female athlete on the right sleeve that reminded Elena that she too could grow up to become a great athlete! In the center of the front of the shirt is the company’s name “Pretty Brainy”, while the back of the shirt screamed out to all who read “Look Who’s Pretty Brainy”, wonderful reminders that being smart is beautiful and my niece definitely is!
The beads on the t-shirt will hold up in the washer and dryer. Its best to turn the shirt inside out and wash in a lingerie bag in the washer. Elena loved the shirt so much that her Mom washed it by hand even though it said it could go in the washer. She also air-dried it but she’s green like that! I would have thrown it in the dryer :)
Below is a picture of the T-shirt she received.
The letter Elena received with the t-shirt was also a beautiful touch not found in many companies. It personalized the t-shirt and made her feel special. Heidi included a reference to my niece’s love of soccer and how she too could become a great athlete just as Babe Zaharias, the woman referenced on the t-shirt. But she didn’t stop there, she also reminded her that the world is hers if she dreams big, plans and doesn’t give up! This extra touch, the ability to connect with Elena and personalize the shirt, made her company stand out from so many others! When I inquired, Heidi stated that the letter is customary for all orders because Pretty Brainy doesn’t just want to sell you a t-shirt, they want to INSPIRE your daughter to be all that she can be!
I know you believe that special tween girl in your life is just as pretty and brainy as my niece and Pretty Brainy does too! That’s why Pretty Brainy is offering one embellished t-shirt each weekthrough Friday, August 14, so you have 4 chances to win!!! So go ahead … Have fun. Win a T!
Readers also have a chance to win one coupon each day through August 14, 2009, good for 15% offa purchase at Pretty Brainy, by completing a poll. Perfect for back to school shopping!!! Click HERE to go directly to the poll.
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Visit PrettyBrainy.com and let me know which is your fave T-shirt. I know its a hard choice so if you like more than one tell me!
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Subscribe via e-mail or feed. Subscription options can be found on the right-hand side. Already a subscriber then note it in a comment!
2. Follow me on Twitter and tweet this post, leaving a link to the tweet in your comment. You can tweet once a day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away!
Sample Tweet: Enter Pretty Brainy T-Shirt GIVEAWAY@MsLatina @prettybrainy http://tinyurl.com/nzpr48RT
3. Follow @PrettyBrainy on Twitter by clicking HERE and tweet about the 15% coupon. Leave your twitter name for verification in the comment and tweet link! You can tweet once a day till the giveaway ends.
I just realized I did not post the winner of the “Jantsen’s Gift” Book Review and Giveaway. As always, I used random.org to select this giveaway’s winner who was comment number five (5).
Comment Five (5), Mommy Kennedy, said:
Mommy Kennedy
June 16th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
I subscribe by email!
Congratulations Mommy Kennedy, may you be inspired by Pam Cope’s true story of “Grief, Rescue, and Grace”! It is an amazing story, that received five stars on Amazon.
I have sent an e-mail to Mommy Kennedy requesting her address. If she does not provide me with her address within 48 hours a new winner will be selected. Once received, Hachette Book Group will forward a copy of the book to the winner.
For all others interested in purchasing this book, click below.
I was recently given the chance to select and review several books. “Jantsen’s Gift” by Pam Cope, with Aimee Molloy, was the first book that I was able to read. You can browse inside the book by clicking below.
Jantsen’s Gift was based on a true story of one mother’s battle and ultimate renewal after the death of her son. It was such an inspirational book because we all must go through a death in our lives before we can begin anew. This is true when any relationship ends, in a lay off, and even in the loss of a home! These problems, or deaths, just mean that our lives are now open to a new beginning but only if we are able to let go. At first, Pam Cope could not let go. She handled the death in her life as many of us would have and sometimes do. She burrowed into a cocoon; however, in that cocoon she grew and she changed. Ultimately, becoming a better HER just as we can become a better US!
One particular part in the book stood out for me so much, I highlighted the passage. It was during Pam’s mourning period when she was still in her cocoon. Her friends who had also suffered a loss of their own consoled her, telling her the following:
You need to know something. You are going to be sadder and your life is going to be harder than you ever thought. But it’s also going to be richer, too, and much deeper. You will feel things you have never felt before, and have a perspective you would never have otherwise had. It’s going to be very bad but it’s also going to be unbelievably great.
Jantsen’s Gift will inspire you to reach beyond yourself, to that unbelievable greatness that we all have. It will reinforce just how valuable you are and how much power you can wield when you just believe in yourselves.
Ready to be inspired?! Then I’m happy to tell you that one lucky reader can win a FREE copy of this book here on Latina On a Mission! Here are the rules…
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Tell me about an inspirational moment in your life or provide me with an inspirational quote.
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Subscribe via e-mail or feed. Subscription options can be found on the right-hand side. Already a subscriber then note it in a comment!
2. Follow me on Twitter.
3. Follow Anna Balasi on Twitter, to find out about other upcoming books. Leave your twitter name for verification in the comment!
4. Blog about the giveaway and provide me with the url.
5. Grab my Button, shown on the righthand side, or add Latina On a Mission’s url to your Blogroll.
6. Twitter about the giveaway saying ” Enter to win JANTSEN’S GIFT Giveaway http://tinyurl.com/l6vqeg @MsLatina @annabalasi RT “. You can tweet once per day till the giveaway ends at 11:59 p.m. EST on June 28, 2009, so go ahead tweet away!
Don’t forget – Leave separate comments for each entry!
The winner has been selected! Without further ado…
The winning number was #135, who said:
Julie
June 8th, 2009 at 9:46 pm
I am a email subsriber
Congrats Julie you will be receiving a pair of Bekett Slingbacks (shown below), which you selected in your mandatory comment!
An e-mail has been sent to the e-mail address provided. You have 48 hours to provide me with your mailing address and shoe size or a new winner will be selected.
Its taken me a while to post May’s Surprise giveaway winners but finally here they are…
I selected two different May posts randomly, excluding Wordless Wednesday posts. The commenters on each selected posts were then entered into random.org and presto the winners popped out!
Wow! This is a really cool deal. I never thought of having business cards made up for my blog. This is a great idea! Thanks for the tip
Each winner will win a $10 GC from Bath & Body. Each winner has been contacted and has 72 hours to respond or they will forfeit their prize and it will go towards another month’s Surprise Giveaway Post!
Don’t forget to comment, comment, comment because you too may just win a surprise Gift Card!
Finally, I was able to go on random.org and have selected the Bath & Body Works Giftcard giveaway winner!
Drumroll please … the winner is #88, Saving Diva!
Saving Diva said:
SavingDiva
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:53 pm Moderate
I’m following you on twitter! @savingforhome
Congrats SavingDiva! I have sent you an e-mail and twitter message, please provide me with info within 72 hours or I will have to select a new winner. FYI: The product you like, C.O. Bigelow Mint chapstick with SPF 15, is on sale! How sweet is that?!
Buy two, Get one Free C.O. Bigelow, Liplicious and PINK Lip products
You can see current Bath & Bodyworks discounts by clicking HERE.
As most readers of my blog know, I love, love, love shoes! Heels, flats, sneakers, sandals, it doesn’t matter to me, I love them all!
For this giveaway, I wanted to share something I love with my readers … shoes. You will get to pick ONE pair of shoes from Payless, valued at $25 or less. Should you win I will buy and ship those shoes to YOU, as long as they are available of course! The shoes can be for a woman, a man, a boy, a girl or a baby. Also, if the shoes you selected are no longer available when I announce the winner, than the winner will have a chance to select another pair of shoes that retail for LESS than $25!
My favorite pair, the Mork Mirrored Sling, are shown below. They cost $19.99 and look Latinalicious don’t you think?
Now here are the rules to win a FREE pair of shoes from Payless, valued at $25 or less:
MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Click via the link below and select ONE pair of shoes that you would like to win then leave a comment including who they are for, the name of the shoes and the url. You must provide me with the url so that I can find them if you win. Don’t forget, the shoes must retail for less that $25, not a penny more! If you do not provide this information your entry will be disqualified!
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Subscribe via e-mail or feed. Subscription options can be found on the right-hand side.
2. Follow me on Twitter.
3. Blog about the event and provide me with the url.
4. Grab my Button, shown on the righthand side.
5. Twitter about the giveaway, including my name @MsLatina and RT in your tweet. Ten (10) additional entries are given if you tweet on ten (10) different days, so go ahead tweet away!
As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. Note, in order for random.org to count all of your entries, a seperate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise.
Also, don’t forget to enter to win other giveaways around the Blog-o-sphere, the links can be found at the top of my Giveaway page!
The Payless Shoes Giveaway is open to United States residents only, as Payless will not deliver to Canada. Giveaway ends at 11:59 p.m. EST on June 10, 2009.
I have added a giveaway linky on my Giveaway page. This means that now when you click on over to my blog and go to the giveaway tab, you will find not only my giveaways but giveaways from other bloggers within the Blog-O-Sphere. I thought this would be a great way to meet other bloggers and get a chance to win some fabulous prizes!
Also, if you are hosting a giveaway, you can promote it on my blog by adding your information into the linky.
FYI: My current giveaway for a Bath & Body Works giftcard is available now, just click HERE to join.
I love Bath & Body Works. They have a great variety of products that can be used by everyone in the household. Its a product that my family and I use and adore. My absolute favorite is the Shea Socks. These socks contain moisturizing Shea Butter, that lasts for 20-30 washes. After a long day on my feet, whether in heels or sneakers, my tootsies need some pampering and these definitely provide it!
Now that I have shared my favorite, I would love to hear about your favorite Bath & Body Works product, as well as WHY its your favorite product! This is a requirement to win the $10 Bath & Body Works Gift Card.
After raving about your favorite product, you can get extra entries by doing any of the following:
1. Subscribe via e-mail or feed
2. Follow me on Twitter
3. Blog about the event and provide me with the url
4. Grab my Latinalicious Button or post a link to my blog on your own blogroll
5. Twitter about the giveaway, including my name @MsLatina and RT in your tweet. Five (5) additional entries are given if you tweet on five (5) different days, so go ahead tweet away!
I will utilize random.org to select the winner. Note, a seperate comment must be entered for each entry, otherwise random.org will not count the entry.
The giveaway is open to United States and Canadian residents only. Giveaway ends on May 25, 2009.
The winner of the Barnes & Noble Receipt Organizer & File Folders Giveaway was selected using random.org. The winning number is #40, which was posted by Soon to Be Mrs. K! Congrats! I have submitted an e-mail notifying you of the same. You have 48 hours to provide me with your information or another name will be picked.
I love this form of exercise and I am sure the winner will also! It will get you dancing like a “star”! Of course, those of you who did not win can still get your own Dancing with the Stars: Latin Cardio Dance at Amazon.
The Latinalicious winner of this giveaway is numero/number 11!
No. 11 is Zoey! Get your dancing shoes and get ready to brun some calories while you learn the Merengue, Cha Cha, Samba and Mambo! Felicidades/Congratulations!
Zoey April 7th, 2009 at 11:01 am
I would love to win this DVD and learn how to Merengue, Cha Cha, Samba and Mambo.
I love this Latinalicious Pink Multi-Tool Kit and I am sure the winner will too!
I have to thank Ms. Kat, my Avon Representative, yet again for donating this beautiful took kit. Not only is she providing one kit to the winner but she also gave me one for FREE too! She is such a sweetheart! I am hoping that one day she will bite the bullet and open her AVON store online so that we can support her!
As always, I used random.org to select the winner. The winning number is Lucky #14! I noted their comment below.
Carolyn G
April 3rd, 2009 at 1:04 am
I subscribe
Carolyn G, I sent you an e-mail. Please respond within 48 hours or I will have to select another winner from the comments. Gracias/Thank you!
Only one reader got the answer correct, Samantha. CONGRATS YOU WON MY SURPRISE GIVEAWAY! Below is what Samantha wrote:
Samantha
April 24th, 2009 at 7:31 pm#1 is the freebie
#2 is the $300 one
#3 is the $50 one#2 is the only one that you’re not smiling in so i’m guessing that it’s the most expensive. #1 and #3 i’m just guessing…I hope i’m right!
You were right Samantha I wasn’t smiling because I had spent so much on the cut! For participating and commenting you will receive a $5 Dunkin Donuts card! Samantha, I have sent you an e-mail requesting your info. Please respond within 48 hours or I will use your prize for a future SURPRISE GIVEAWAY POST.
In the future, when I write a post and you comment you may just win a SURPRISE GIVEAWAY. I will not let you know beforehand which is the SURPRISE GIVEAWAY POST because then it wouldn’t be a surprise would it? Some months I may throw one or two, while other months I may throw none. Por que es una sorpresa /Because its a surprise I can’t say when it will happen however e-mail subscribers will get a clue of how many posts that month are SURPRISE GIVEAWAY POSTS!
For inquiring minds, below are my answers and where I received my haircuts:
#1- The free haircut, courtesy of my cousin Lorraine! Thank you girl! You got skills!
#2- The $300 haircut at the Red Door Salon. You can’t really see the color because I took the picture with my cell but it was a bright Latinalicious shade of red! Also, I had no make-up since the stylist could only fit me in at 7 AM on a Saturday morning, the ends Ms. Latina used to go to for her hair!
#3- The $50 haircut was done in mi salon favorito del Bronx/my favorite Salon in the Bronx. I couldn’t flat-iron my hair like they could to save my life!
After looking at the pictures, I truly believe that the FREE haircut was actually the prettiest. Was the $300 haircut worth the fee? What do you think? Am I biased?
Mommy Kennedy has 48 hours to contact me and provide me with her information. I will then submit the info to our sponsor. If she does not I will select another winner from the comments.
Enjoy the SoulPurpose Shea Butter Balm Mommy Kennedy! I am POSITIVE you will love it since I use these products myself! Of course, those of you who did not win this butter balm can purchase one for yourself by visiting Tenika of SoulPurpose, a fellow Latinalicious Mommy.
I love using coupons when shopping. It actually makes my day to know I have gotten a deal. Yet I wouldn’t be able to do so if I didn’t organize my coupons in files and didn’t always carry my coupon organizer with me.
This giveaway will help keep you and your coupons organized so that you, my Latinalicious reader, can also save your chabitos/pennies!
Barnes & Nobles has some wonderful products that make you want to save because they are so pretty. They’re what I call eye candy, good enough to call Latinalicious! My favorites are the one that are being given away, shown above. To enter this giveaway you MUST click on the Barnes & Nobles button below and tell me which file folders you like, including their name AND price.
AFTER you do the above, you can earn extra entries by doing any of the following:
1. Subscribe via e-mail or feed
2. Follow me on Twitter
3. Blog about the event and provide me with the url.
4. Grab my Latinalicious Button
5. Twitter about the giveaway, and provide me with the tweet info. Up to 5 entries given if you tweet on 5 different days, so go ahead tweet away!
I will utilize random.org to select the winner. A seperate comment must be entered for each entry, otherwise random.org will not count it.
There’s also still time to join the other Graduation Blog Party Giveaways by clicking HERE, HERE and HERE.
But I digress don’t I, como siempre/like always, although you have to admit they are pretty enough to dance the night away!
Back to the giveaway …you can win the Dancing with the Stars: Latin Cardio Dance DVD right here on Latina On a Mission! Its a great way to whittle away the pounds while teaching you to dance.
Just click on the link: Dancing with the Stars: Latin Cardio Dance, and tell me which of the four dances you would most like to learn. This is a MUST to enter this giveaway.
After that first entry comment you can get additional entries by doing any or all of the following:
1. Subscribe via e-mail or feed
2. Follow me on Twitter
3. Blog about the event and provide me with the url.
4. Grab my Latinalicious Button
5. Twitter about the giveaway, and provide me with the tweet info. Up to 5 entries given if you tweet on 5 different days, so go ahead tweet away!
I will utilize random.org to select the winner. A seperate comment must be entered for each item or it will not count the entry!
There’s also still time to join the other Graduation Blog Party Giveaways by clicking HERE and HERE.
As a single mami, I’ve had to learn to do my own repairs. I’m not good enough to hire, but I could definitely handle my business at home – when I can find my tools!
Avon’s Pink Multi-Took Kit Zip Case was the perfect solution! It helps keep me organized and provides me with the basics needed for household’s fixes and small projects, cause hey I have a super who can handle the major repairs! The kit includes: 1 screwdriver handle, 4-piece hex bolt set, 1 extender, 1 tape measure, 1 flashlight, 2-piece precision screwdriver set, 1 hammer and 10 tool bits in a tool bit holder. Isn’t this an amazingly feminine toolkit?! I love it!
Ms. Kat, my Avon Representative, offers these and many more products to residents within the New York area; however, she has graciously offered to give this to one Latinalicios reader!
You can win one entry for doing each of the below. Make sure you list each as a seperate comment to receive credit for it!
1. Subscribe via e-mail or feed
2. Follow me on Twitter
3. Blog about the event and provide me with the url.
4. Grab my Latinalicious Button
5. Twitter about the giveaway, and provide me with the tweet info (only 1 entry given for tweeting about giveaway but go ahead tweet away!)
Now go ahead hit that comment button- you know you want to!
I love jewlery, particularly costume jewlery! It can make or break an outfit, without breaking the bank. Its the perfect accessory to flaunt without fearing its loss.
Soon to be Mrs. K of Saving Money for a Wedding (Congrats on the upcoming wedding!) has graciously offered to include her Cubic Zirconia wedding ring gift set giveaway to Ms. Latina’s Graduation Blog Party Giveaway! Above is a picture of one of the rings included in the set. Interested? Then hurry on over to her blog because the contest ends on April 4th @ 11:59 pm EST! Click HERE to enter this and several other giveaways and of course let her know I sent you!
Hmmm on a side note, I would love to flaunt that ring when running into the one that got away. You know who I’m talking about don’t you? Come on admit it, I’m sure you have one too! Yes I know its kind of mean but don’t all women love to one up the one that got away or is that just me?!
Ms. Latina’s FIRST Graduation Blog Party Giveaway is open to anyone with a US mailing address.
Winter’s over and Spring has begun! Its time to discard all the bulk and show off some skin. Exciting isn’t it?! Not if you have rough dry winter skin! But have no fear this giveaway, hosted by Tenika of SoulPurpose, will help bring out that smooth radiant skin.
One Latinalicious reader will be able to win a FULL size Shea Butter Balm! The product has a rico/rich combination of shea, cocoa butter and essential oils that will smooth that tired winter skin away, keeping your skin soft to the touch … definitely a must have in mi casa/my house!
Now onto the rules, in order to enter this giveaway you MUST go to the SoulPurpose website, by clicking HERE, then post a comment telling me which body butter you prefer. You can also win additional chances by doing any or all of the below. Remember you MUST write a seperate comment for each entry for it to be counted!
1. Subscribe to Latina On a Mission
2. Follow Ms. Latina on Twitter
3. Tweet about this giveaway, leaving a comment with the url info
4. Blog about this giveaway, then come back here and leave a comment about the post
5. Grab my button- You know you want too!
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CoverGirl has some great lipgloss and lipstain colors coming out this summer. I’ve looked over their website and really love the ShineBlast Lipgloss in Smolder. According to their website, “Light reflecting shimmer layered under a high-gloss finish gives you 4x more noticeable shine. Plus, our breakthrough applicator, the ShineSculpt™, hugs the curves of your lips for a sculpted shimmer behind the shine.” While also looking over their reviews, I noticed customers also stated it smells great, which is a must in my book.
Its Day 5 with yet another Latinalicious giveaway, its tarde pero seguro / late but sure!
The blogoversary countdown continues! Today, on Day 4, we feature a brand many of us know and use: Clorox. 
We’re celebrating Andrew’s day with a chocolate cake, courtesy of my girlfriend Rebecca, and some of our favorite family past-times! We’re going bowling, dining out, and than heading to the movies. We also want to make sure you have just as much fun with your own family by giving away 4 movie tickets and a $25 
I’ve heard so much about “green” products from friends and the media over the past few years and never gave it much thought until my youngest son’s issues with sensitive skin became known. Since his skin is extremely sensitive, I do try to use green products to clean his clothes, bedsheets, toys and room.
I was recently given the opportunity to review the new Caress’ Evenly Gorgeous beauty bars & body wash. When the box arrived, I opened it and was met with a delightful smell. Normally, I prefer scentless soaps so that they don’t compete with my perfume. However, after smelling the mixture of burnt brown sugar and Karite butter, I decided to forgo the perfume. I’m glad I did.
and tell me which feature made you want to get this game!
and tell me which review made you want to get this game!
at the 
I was recently given the opportunity to shop at T.J. Maxx and Marshalls with a $25 gift card. Although I haven’t received the card, as of yet, I already know that I’m going to find something Latinalicious because that’s “where fashionistas become maxxinistas” and “shopportunities” are shared!
The boys and I recently received several 
DVD right here on Latina On a Mission! Its a great way to whittle away the pounds while teaching you to dance.
As a single mami, I’ve had to learn to do my own repairs. I’m not good enough to hire, but I could definitely handle my business at home – when I can find my tools!
