Christmas Gift Guide: KIWI Shoe Care Review and Giveaway

Ready or not, winter is just around the corner! I consider myself fairly lucky to live in a state that has mild winters. Yet, I lived in Buffalo for years, so I know all too well how easy it is for the wet snow to ruin a new pair of leather or suede boots in just a minutes time. Fortunately, Kiwi Shoe Care has some great products designed to help your shoes stay protected through even the worst weather – rain, snow, sleet and ice. 

KIWI Suede & Nubuck Protector

KIWI’s Suede & Nubuck Protector contains a special polymer which produces an invisible protective shield over shoes allowing them to stay protected against water and stains throughout the winter months. It’s the perfect accompaniment to that brand new pair of UGGs!

The Suede and Nubuck Protector is available in a 4.25oz spray can. It’s the easiest shoe protector to use – simply spray your shoes with a light even coat, allow to dry, then re-apply. Drying just takes a couple of minutes before you’re ready to go. KIWI Suede and Nubuck Protector is safe to use on all colors as it does not stain, darken or discolor. I absolutely love this stuff! Water beads up and rolls right off of my shoes. With KIWI Suede & Nubuck Protector, your shoes will remain new looking longer!

KIWI Leather Care Kit

The KIWI Leather Care Kit is perfect for your husband or son! KIWI Leather Care Kit features two tins of KIWI polish (1 black and 1 brown), two sponge applicators, one KIWI Shine Brush and one KIWI Shine Cloth.  It will fit conveniently in their bag or suitcase and will be ready to go when they are!

I have to say, I have been a fan of KIWI products since I purchased my first pair of leather boots at the age of 16. The KIWI Leather Care Kit is one of my personal favorites. It’s easy to use and it works great! I still own and wear my first pair of boots thanks to KIWI. My boots have maintained their color and look about a year old, which is great considering I’ve been wearing them for 10 years! If you want your shoes to maintain their appearance, I highly recommended the Leather Care Kit!

KIWI is distributed in 200 countries around the world. In the US it can be found at most grocery stores, drug stores, mass merchandisers (such as Wal-Mart) as well as many shoe repair stores.

KIWI Shoe Care Giveaway

KIWI has generously offered a giveaway for one Ultimate Christmas Participant to win their Suede and Nubuck Protector along with the complete Leather Care Kit!  

How To Enter: 
Visit KIWI and tell me another product you would like to try OR tell me how you think KIWI would benefit you. This entry is mandatory & must be completed for bonus entries to count.

How To Earn Additional Entries:
Bonus entries are optional. Be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry completed. Email must be included in comment or easily available through your blogger profile. If I am unable to locate your email address, a new winner will be drawn. Good Luck!  

1. Follow KIWI on Twitter.
2. Tell me if you already like KIWI on Facebook.
3. Follow Review Retreat on Twitter, Facebook GFC and/or email.  +2 each
4. Blog about this giveaway - with a link to this giveaway. Include link to your post. +6
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7. Enter any of my other giveaways. +1 per giveaway
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9. Tweet the following (up to 3x daily, include tweet link and space tweets AT LEAST one hour apart. ) +1 each tweet

KIWI Shoe Care Kit #Giveaway @Jennifer_Marek @KIWIShoeCare  #contest #shoes #boots #Uggs http://bit.ly/dg9PqC

You can also get 3 extra entries a day for voting for me on We're On The Fence!

Contest Ends Thursday November 11th at 11:59 pm est.

***Open to US and Canada***

Disclaimer: I was provided with the feature item(s) at no cost by the manufacturer or its PR agency in order to test the product(s) and form my own personal opinions. The opinions and thoughts expressed are my own and may differ from others. I received no other compensation for my review nor was I under any obligation to give a positive review or host a giveaway.

Pevonia Timeless Renewal Kit Giveaway {$79.00}

This luxurious, velvet travel pouch is filled with Pevonia’s hero anti-aging Myoxy-Caviar products. Brand new for the 2010 holiday season, the unprecedented concentration of Caviar extract with repairing sea proteins, combined with pearl extract and Escutox powerfully rejuvenate skin to reveal a radically refined and youthfully radiant complexion. The results are immediate. The improvement is dramatic. Lavish your loved ones with this exquisite home-care regimen complete with three travel-sized bottles: Timeless Balm Cleanser, Timeless Repair Lotion, and Timeless Repair Cream, packaged in an ultra-luxe black velvet cosmetic bag.

Pevonia has been very generous and has offered a giveaway for one Ultimate Christmas participant to receive their new Luxury on-the-go Holiday Set:

The Myoxy-Caviar To Go Timeless Renewal Kit.
( $79.00 Value )

How To Enter: 
Visit Pevonia Botanica and then fill out the doc below telling us what product you would most like to try. This entry is mandatory & must be completed for bonus entries to count. Comment entries will not count- please use the form provided below.

How To Earn Additional Entries:
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1. Follow Pevonia Botanica on Twitter.
2. Daily Tweet: Myoxy-Caviar To Go Timeless Renewal Kit #Giveaway @PevoniaBotanica @Jennifer_Marek #Giveaway #UltimateChristmas  http://bit.ly/c13iUs
3. Tell me if you already like Pevonia on Facebook.
4. Comment on Pevonia FB wall what your favorite product is and you entered at Review Retreat.
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Contest Ends Thursday November 27th at 11:59 pm est.

***Open to US Only***

Disclaimer: Giveaway can be entered on Survey Junkie, Review Retreat or Little Yaya's. You only have to enter on one site. Duplicate entries will be deleted. Please fill out form to enter .Comment entries do not count. Open to US Residents Only. Must be 18 years of age or older. One entry per household. Winner's are chosen at random.org and have 48 hours to respond to winning notification.

Christmas Gift Guide: Lia Sopia Nottingham Necklace Review and Giveaway

With Christmas just around the corner, many people are already beginning to shop for their gifts. We all know that women can often be the most difficult people to shop for, but the one gift that is sure to please every woman is a beautiful piece of jewelry from Lia Sopia.

This family owned, fashion jewelry company offers a beautiful selection of modern, chic and stylish jewelry at affordable prices. They provide women with the opportunity to earn income while being the CEO of their own business. Lia Sophia Jewelry is truly the gift that gives back. In addition to allowing women to create their own businesses, Lia Sophia also benefits Dress for Success, a non-profit organization that helps economically challenged women worldwide transition from unemployment to self-sufficiency.

No matter what type of jewelry you’re looking for, you will find something irresistible at Lia Sopia. They have a great selection of necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings and more in several finishes such as gold, silver, and mixed metals.

Lia Sophia sent me this beautiful Nottingham Necklace:

The Nottingham Necklace ($118) features numerous loops of textured matte gold which are linked and interlocked in an asymmetrical necklace that’s as versatile as it is stunning. Wear it long or use the adjustable lobster claw clasp to wrap it around for two totally different looks. This necklace is all the more special because it is this season’s designated Dress for Success piece.

I typically don’t wear gold, but this necklace is absolutely stunning! It’s versatile because it can be worn both long or short and it pairs beautifully with most outfits, though I think it looks best with a black dress or black top because it really stands out. The weight is very nice- it’s not too heavy, yet it’s not too light. It has a nice shimmering appearance when the light hits it just right. If you’re not a gold person, I think the Nottingham Necklace will change your opinion. I am a silver person myself, but I am constantly wearing this gold necklace. Lia Sophia also has a matching pair of gorgeous Nottingham Earrings, which retail for $38.00.

If you are looking for a stunning piece of jewelry, look no further than Lia Sophia. They offer jewelry in several price ranges so that every woman can find a beautiful piece of jewelry to suit her taste. In addition to offering beautiful high quality jewelry, Lia Sophia also offers a lifetime replacement guarantee so you can always shop with complete confidence!

To purchase Lia Sophia Jewelry, please find a local advisor.

Lia Sophia Giveaway

Lia Sophia has generously offered a giveaway for one Ultimate Christmas Participant to win their very own Nottingham Necklace! ($118 value)

How To Enter: 
Visit Lia Sophia and tell me another piece of jewelry you would like. This entry is mandatory & must be completed for bonus entries to count.

How To Earn Additional Entries:
Bonus entries are optional. Be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry completed. Email must be included in comment or easily available through your blogger profile. If I am unable to locate your email address, a new winner will be drawn. Good Luck!  

1. Tell me if you already like Lia Sophia on Facebook.
2. Follow Review Retreat on Twitter, Facebook GFC and/or email.  +2 each
3. Blog about this giveaway - with a link to this giveaway. Include link to your post. +6
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8. Tweet the following (up to 3x daily, include tweet link and space tweets AT LEAST one hour apart. ) +1 each tweet

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You can also get 3 extra entries a day for voting for me on We're On The Fence!

Contest Ends Thursday November 11th at 11:59 pm est.

***Open to US and Canada***

Disclaimer: I was provided with the feature item(s) at no cost by the manufacturer or its PR agency in order to test the product(s) and form my own personal opinions. The opinions and thoughts expressed are my own and may differ from others. I received no other compensation for my review nor was I under any obligation to give a positive review or host a giveaway.

Christmas Gift Guide: Cozy Coverz Lambswool Reversible Throw Blanket Review and Giveaway

Cozy Coverz Lambswool Micro Fur Reversible Throw Blanket
(On sale: $34.95)

Now that fall is finally here, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about ways to stay warm throughout the cold winter months. The Lambswool Micro Fur Reversible Throw Blanket from Cozy Coverz is the perfect blanket to keep the cold away all winter long. This warm reversible throw features soft, plush faux lambswool with a luxurious micro fur shell. It measures 50"x60" and is available in a wide selection of warm contemporary colors.

The Lambswool Reversible Blanket includes a beautiful decorative corded bow with fringes at the ends. Sometimes it’s the small details that matter most and in this case, the bow was so beautiful, I didn’t want to unwrap the blanket. It was definitely a nice added touch that made me appreciate this throw even more.

This lambswool throw is luxurious and plush. It’s incredibly comfortable and is by far the warmest and softest throw I have ever felt. I received the Chestnut Brown throw, which is a great color if you have kids because it camouflages most foods or liquids that may be spilt. And in instances where something is spilt, you’ll love the fact that this throw is machine washable.

As for the wash test- I didn’t experience any pilling when washing. The quality is superb and the throw blanket maintained it’s shape and size throughout several washes. The Lambswool Micro Fur Reversible Throw Blanket is both practical and fashionable and would make a great gift for any occasion, especially Christmas! Cozy Coverz offers a large selection of throw blankets, pillows, travel pillows, stadium cushions, beach towels, spa robes and cozy accessories for home, travel, and recreation.

Cozy Coverz Giveaway

Cozy Coverz has generously offered a giveaway for one Ultimate Christmas Participant to win their very own Lambswool Micro Fur Reversible Blanket! (Cozy Coverz will select the color.)

How To Enter: 
Visit Cozy Coverz and comment below with another product you would love to try. This entry is mandatory & must be completed for bonus entries to count.

How To Earn Additional Entries:
Bonus entries are optional. Be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry completed. Email must be included in comment or easily available through your blogger profile. If I am unable to locate your email address, a new winner will be drawn. Good Luck!  

1. Follow Cozy Coverz on Twitter.
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3. Follow Review Retreat on Twitter, Facebook GFC and/or email.  +2 each
4. Blog about this giveaway - with a link to this giveaway. Include link to your post. +6
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7. Enter any of my other giveaways. +1 per giveaway
8. Enter this giveaway into a linky and leave me the link where to find it! +5 for each linky entered
9. Enter Little Yaya's Cozy Coverz Giveaway.
10. Enter Survey Junkie’s Cozy Coverz Giveaway.
11. Tweet the following (up to 3x daily, include tweet link and space tweets AT LEAST one hour apart. ) +1 each tweet

Win a Luxurious Reversible Lambswool Throw Blanket #Giveaway @Jennifer_Marek @CozyCoverz #contest #ultimatechristmas http://bit.ly/a5ibAm

You can also get 3 extra entries a day for voting for me on We're On The Fence!

Contest Ends Thursday November 11th at 11:59 pm est.

***Open to US Only***

Disclaimer: I was provided with the feature item(s) at no cost by the manufacturer or its PR agency in order to test the product(s) and form my own personal opinions. The opinions and thoughts expressed are my own and may differ from others. I received no other compensation for my review nor was I under any obligation to give a positive review or host a giveaway.

Christmas Gift Guide: Crazy Dog T-Shirts Review & Giveaway

If you’re looking for some cool t-shirts to buy online, you should check out Crazy Dog T-Shirts. They have a HUGE selection of funny t shirts for men, women, kids and even dogs! I really enjoyed their vintage tees and 80’s t-shirts as well as their movie t shirts! They are sure to have something you’ll love, but just in case you had something else in mind, Crazy Dog also makes custom t-shirts! 

In our family, my husband is the t-shirt fanatic, but my love for Will Ferrell surpasses his obsession for t-shirts. Needless to say, I decided to pick out a shirt for myself instead of him. Here is the shirt I chose:

Prestige Worldwide Boats & Hoes T Shirt 

If you’ve never seen Stepbrothers – go see it! It’s one of those movies that will keep you laughing from beginning to end. The the Prestige Worldwide t-shirt is a great reminder of just how funny that movie is. The t-shirt itself is very soft, yet durable. The size chart suggested a size smaller than what I typically wear, so I followed the guidelines and ordered a large. It’s not too tight, not too lose, non-constricting – a perfect fit!

With all new t-shirts comes the wash test. You know as well as I do that most t-shirts never fit the same after washing. They’re either stretched out or shrunken or even worst, they fade or ink smears/runs. I’m so happy I didn’t have this problem with my Crazy Dog shirt. I have washed it more than a handful of times and it fits just as well as the first day I put it on.

If you’re looking for a new funny t-shirt and want a great selection at low prices, you can’t go wrong at Crazy Dog! The Stepbrothers T-Shirt I received retails for $14.99 at www.crazydogtshirts.com.

Crazy Dog T-Shirt Giveaway

Crazy Dog T-Shirts has generously offered a giveaway for one Ultimate Christmas Participant to win a Mystery Tee ( in Men's size ) or a $15.00 Gift Card!

How To Enter:
Tell me if you already like Crazy Dog on Facebook and comment with your Facebook name below. This entry is mandatory & must be completed for bonus entries to count.

How To Earn Additional Entries:
Bonus entries are optional. Be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry completed. Email must be included in comment or easily available through your blogger profile. If I am unable to locate your email address, a new winner will be drawn. Good Luck!  

1. Follow Crazy Dog TShirts on Twitter.
2. Follow Review Retreat on Twitter, Facebook GFC and/or email.  +2 each
3. Blog about this giveaway - with a link to this giveaway. Include link to your post. +6
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6. Enter any of my other giveaways. +1 per giveaway
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8. Did you post a comment on the Crazy Dog’s wall telling them your favorite tee?
9. Browse through Crazy Dog’s  Flickr photos and post a comment on, or "Mark a Favorite."
10. "Like" or "Share" one of the products on Crazy Dog’s website. {The buttons for these are on all product detail pages, above the main image}.
11. Enter Little Yaya's Crazy Dog Giveaway.
12. Enter Survey Junkie’s Crazy Dog Giveaway.
13. Tweet the following (up to 3x daily, include tweet link and space tweets AT LEAST one hour apart. ) +1 each tweet

Crazy Dog T-Shirt #Giveaway @Jennifer_Marek #ultimatechristmas #giveaway #contest #tshirt {Ends 10/28} http://bit.ly/aHgrGK

You can also get 3 extra entries a day for voting for me on We're On The Fence!

Contest Ends Thursday October 28th at 11:59 pm cst.

***Open to US Only***

Disclaimer: I was provided with the feature item(s) at no cost by the manufacturer or its PR agency in order to test the product(s) and form my own personal opinions. The opinions and thoughts expressed are my own and may differ from others. I received no other compensation for my review nor was I under any obligation to give a positive review or host a giveaway.

$750 Cash Giveaway: More Extra Entries!!

How would you like an extra entry into the contest for $750 cash? Today & tomorrow (October 17th & October 18th) we will be offering a special bonus entry into the $750 Follower Giveaway Tour! In fact, we will be offering a few Bonus Entry days until the date the giveaway ends. All will be easy entries- we promise!

Today & tomorrow, the bonus entry will be to tweet the giveaway. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE YOUR COMMENT ON THIS POST.Please leave your comment on the original post, by clicking here.

Please use the following tweet:

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If you would like to get up to 14 bonus entries, please visit each of the other host's blogs and tweet out their giveaway post. You get one bonus entry per blog.

Here's the list of the other participating blogs:

1. Kelly's Lucky You
2. Songberries
3. Luxury Reading
4. Fab Find Foodie
5. Ashley Petite
6. Shopper Gal
7. Still Blonde After All These Years
8. Acting Balanced
9. My Organized Chaos
10. Simply Stacie
11. Little Yaya's
12. My Wee View
13. Giveaways on Blogs

Christmas Gift Guide: Anti Monkey Butt Powder Review and Giveaway

For many, stocking stuffers are the toughest gifts to find. You want something inexpensive because you have so many things to buy before the stocking is truly stuffed. On the other hand, kids and young adults (and even some grownups) look forward to their stocking stuffers even more than the gifts under the tree. Here’s a practical stocking stuffer idea perfect for everyone in the family:

Anti Monkey Butt Powder has a funny name with a serious mission. This is no ordinary powder! It’s specially formulated with Calamine to not only absorb sweat, but to also reduce itching, burning, heat rash, as well as other skin irritations.

Not sure if you’ve had monkey butt? The chances are pretty good that you’ve had it at least a time or two. So, what exactly is monkey butt? It’s a term used by some motorcycle riders to describe the soreness and redness that occurs after long bike rides. If you have to walk bowlegged like a monkey to prevent your skin from rubbing together, you have Monkey Butt!

Anti-Monkey Butt is new to me and my family and we are absolutely loving it! Sure, my fascination grew before I even had a chance to try it. The monkeys on the packaging make me giggle like a little girl. My 2-year old also enjoys the clever monkey design. As for my husband – he could care less that a funny monkey was on the bottle. He’s tried several products in the past that never worked, so he was willing to give Anti Monkey Butt Powder a try.

Anti Monkey Butt Powder comes in 3 amazing formulas: Original, Lady, and Baby. We received all but the Baby Anti Monkey Butt powder. My husband uses the Original Anti-Monkey Butt Powder before heading out to work. We live in Texas, where it’s still hot out, and he works in construction. He’s had severe “monkey butt” on countless occasions. We’ve tried everything from baby powder, to diaper rash cream, petroleum jelly, and women’s chaffing gel – nothing worked! He began using his powder as soon as we received it and the bottle is empty – so it definitely works! The powder is light and has a light calamine aroma . It applies just as baby powder would but it seems to create an invisible layer of  protection. It provides a nice, gentle cooling sensation and keeps monkey butt where it should be- on monkeys!

The Lady Anti-Monkey Butt Powder is perfect for women who experience chafed thighs. It has a light feminine aroma and is very silky smooth and light. I’m not a powder person, but I’m hooked on Anti-Monkey! This powder has been my best friend during the past several weeks. It has the same cool and light feeling as the original formula, yet the texture leaves my skim very silky. I just sprinkle a little Lady Anti Monkey on in the morning and I stay fresh, dry, cool and comfortable all day long. You can apply this powder in places you sweat or typically chafe from the bottom of your feet all the way to your underarms (if necessary). 

Anti Monkey Butt is available in mass retailers nationwide, as well as via online retailers and at www.antimonkeybutt.com. Suggested retail value: $5.95 for a 6-ounce bottle.

Anti Monkey Butt Powder Giveaway

Anti Monkey Butt has generously offered a giveaway for one Ultimate Christmas Participant to win 1 bottle of Lady Anti Monkey Butt Powder & 1 Original Anti Monkey Butt Powder.

How To Enter:
Visit Anti Monkey Butt and let me know something you learned. This entry is mandatory & must be completed for bonus entries to count.

How To Earn Additional Entries:
Bonus entries are optional. Be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry completed. Email must be included in comment or easily available through your blogger profile. If I am unable to locate your email address, a new winner will be drawn. Good Luck!  

1. Follow Anti Monkey Butt on Twitter.
2. Tell me if you already like Anti Monkey Butt on Facebook.
3. Follow Review Retreat on Twitter, Facebook GFC and/or email.  +2 each
4. Blog about this giveaway - with a link to this giveaway. Include link to your post. +6
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7. Enter any of my other giveaways. +1 per giveaway
8. Enter this giveaway into a linky and leave me the link where to find it! +5 for each linky entered
9. Enter Little Yaya's Anti Monkey Butt Giveaway.
10. Enter Survey Junkie’s Anti Monkey Butt Giveaway.
11. Tweet the following (up to 3x daily, include tweet link and space tweets AT LEAST one hour apart. ) +1 each tweet

#Win 2 Bottles of Anti Monkey Butt Powder @Jennifer_Marek
#ultimatechristmas #moms #giveaway http://bit.ly/cKTyQy

You can also get 3 extra entries a day for voting for me on We're On The Fence!

Contest Ends Thursday October 28th at 11:59 pm cst.

***Open to US Only***

Disclaimer: I was provided with the feature item(s) at no cost by the manufacturer or its PR agency in order to test the product(s) and form my own personal opinions. The opinions and thoughts expressed are my own and may differ from others. I received no other compensation for my review nor was I under any obligation to give a positive review or host a giveaway.

Christmas Gift Guide: Foul Mouth Shirts Review & Giveaway

Most people would agree that t-shirts are a great way to express yourself. Well, at Foul Mouth Shirts,  they believe that the First Amendment protects our freedom of speech – even offensive speech. To say they push the envelope would be an understatement. Now this is just my guess, but I’m willing to bet that at least 98% of their shirts contain some type of foul language or obscenity. There’s no doubting that their shirts aren’t for everyone. But, if you like your tees to be offensive, raunchy, shocking and just downright shameless, than Foul Mouth T-Shirts is for you.

The Foul Mouth website isn’t the most user-friendly and it can be difficult to go back to an item you were previously looking at. But, they have a huge selection of shirts with categories like Attitude Shirts, Women's, Men's,  Crazy T-Shirts, Custom T-Shirts and everything else that is sure to offend someone. My husband and I were in tears from laughing at some of the funniest shirts we’ve ever seen.

 

I definitely had a tough time deciding. There’s nothing funny about an eating disorder unless you’ve got a 6’2 300lb former football player wearing a shirt that says I Beat Anorexia. I wanted this for my husband until I came across the selection of women’s shirts. The overwhelming amount of pink immediately caught my attention and I ended up choosing this:

I LIKE IT DIRTY - $17.00

 

The I Like It Dirty shirt is available in over 350 style, size, and color combinations. I was overjoyed when my shirt arrived so quickly. I ripped my shirt from the package and was a bit disappointed. I ordered the girly style, yet the only thing girly about this shirt was it’s pretty pink color. The shape didn’t resemble the girly style shown online. Instead, it had more of a square shape – and we all know square shapes don’t flatter any figure. It’s too short and it sort of just hangs from my boobs, exposing my stomach. I’m not quite sure if this is how it’s supposed to fit, but for a new mom, exposing my belly is not something anyone wants to see.

Aside from the shape, there are some great features to this shirt. It’s lightweight and high quality. And despite my concerns with the size, I’ve worn my shirt several times around the house. It’s soft and comfortable which makes me wish it did fit better so I could wear it more place than just my home. I’ve washed it more than a handful of times and love that it doesn’t shrink, fade, stretch, etc.

I plan to buy from Foul Mouth again, just not in the girly style. My husband loves their shirts (as do I)  and I’m hoping the shape of my shirt was some type of defect that way the next time I buy a shirt it will fit better. So if you want to express yourself, I mean truly let the world know what you’re thinking – go check out Foul Mouth Shirts!

 

Foul Mouth Giveaway

Foul Mouth has generously offered a giveaway so that one Ultimate Christmas Participant can win the T-Shirt of their choice! .

How To Enter:
Visit Foul Mouth Shirts and tell me which shirt you want if you are chosen as the winner. This entry is mandatory & must be completed for bonus entries to count.

How To Earn Additional Entries:
Bonus entries are optional. Be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry completed. Email must be included in comment or easily available through your blogger profile. If I am unable to locate your email address, a new winner will be drawn. Good Luck!  

1. Follow Foul Mouth on Twitter.
2. Tell me if you already like Foul Mouth on Facebook.
3. Follow Review Retreat on Twitter, Facebook GFC and/or email.  +2 each
4. Blog about this giveaway - with a link to this giveaway. Include link to your post. +6
5. Grab my button and let me know where it's at. +3
6. Snag the Ultimate Christmas Button and tell me where it’s located. +2
7. Enter any of my other giveaways. +1 per giveaway
8. Enter this giveaway into a linky and leave me the link where to find it! +5 for each linky entered
9. Enter Little Yaya's Foul Mouth Shirts Giveaway.
10. Enter Survey Junkie’s Foul Mouth Shirts Giveaway.
11. Tweet the following (up to 3x daily, include tweet link and space tweets AT LEAST one hour apart. ) +1 each tweet

Foul Mouth T-Shirt #Giveaway @Jennifer_Marek #Giveaway #ultimatechristmas #tshirt #contest {Ends 10/28} http://bit.ly/d61oBo

You can also get 3 extra entries a day for voting for me on We're On The Fence!

Contest Ends Thursday October 28th at 11:59 pm cst.

***Open to US Only***

Disclaimer: I was provided with the feature item(s) at no cost by the manufacturer or its PR agency in order to test the product(s) and form my own personal opinions. The opinions and thoughts expressed are my own and may differ from others. I received no other compensation for my review nor was I under any obligation to give a positive review or host a giveaway.

#CGG: DiamondShark Pearl Earrings Review and Giveaway

The only thing a girl loves more than jewelry is jewelry at a great price! I was recently introduced to DiamondShark- a deal a day jewelry store who pride themselves in offering the best deals on stunning diamond, gold and platinum jewelry.

DiamondShark is on online “deal a day” jewelry store who pride themselves in offering the best deals on quality diamond, gold, platinum and silver jewelry. DiamondShark places a new piece of jewelry on dale at midnight everyday at an incredibly low price. They keep the item on sale for 24 hours or until the item sells out. For instance, today’s Deal is a 5.60 Carat Created Blue Sapphire & Genuine Diamond Pendant in Solid .925 Sterling Silver. The price is just $39.00.

Diamond Shark sent me a beautiful pair of Genuine Freshwater AAA Quality 7.5-8mm White Cultured Pearl Stud Earrings in 14K Gold Fill. Like all of their jewelry, my pearls arrived in a blue gift box. They’re semi-round which gives a button-shaped appearance rather than being completely round. The pair I received are white with a silver overtone. They feature a butterfly push back closure, gold fill, AAA quality and measure 7.5mm – 8mm.

These pearl earrings are perfect for what I was looking for. The quality is nice and the prices are even nicer! If discount jewelry isn’t enough, DiamondShark also offers free shipping on all orders!

Looking for more deals?

Diamondshark is part of SharkStores which has a great network of Deal a Day sites such as The Deal a Day for Men ,The Watch Deal a Day (a personal favorite!), The Invicta Deal a Day, and Deal a Day With Integrity. With all of these great deal a day sites, you’ll be able to find the best deals on gifts for the upcoming holiday season!

Diamond Shark Giveaway

Diamond Shark has generously offered a giveaway so that one Ultimate Christmas Participant can win the same White Cultured Pearl Stud Earrings that I received.

How To Enter:
Subscribe to The Daily Shark Bite and leave the email that you subscribe with (Must use link provided). This entry is mandatory & must be completed for bonus entries to count.

How To Earn Additional Entries:
Bonus entries are optional. Be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry completed. Email must be included in comment or easily available through your blogger profile. If I am unable to locate your email address, a new winner will be drawn. Good Luck!  

1. Follow DiamondShark on Twitter.
2. Like DiamondShark on Facebook.
3. Follow Review Retreat on Twitter, Facebook GFC and/or email.  +2 each
4. Blog about this giveaway - with a link to this giveaway. Include link to your post. +6
5. Grab my button and let me know where it's at. +3
6. Snag the Ultimate Christmas Button and tell me where it’s located. +2
7. Enter any of my other giveaways. +1 per giveaway
8. Enter this giveaway into a linky and leave me the link where to find it! +5 for each linky entered
9. Enter Little Yaya’s DiamondShark Giveaway.
10. Enter Survey Junkie’s DiamondShark Giveaway.
11. Tweet the following (up to 3x daily, include tweet link and space tweets AT LEAST one hour apart. ) +1 each tweet

Win a Beautiful Set of Pearl Earrings @diamondshark @Jennifer_Marek #Giveaway #ultimatechristmas #contest #giftideas http://bit.ly/b77qY3

You can also get 3 extra entries a day for voting for me on We're On The Fence!

Contest Ends Thursday October 28th at 11:59 pm cst.

***Open to US Only***

Disclaimer: I was provided with the feature item(s) at no cost by the manufacturer or its PR agency in order to test the product(s) and form my own personal opinions. The opinions and thoughts expressed are my own and may differ from others. I received no other compensation for my review nor was I under any obligation to give a positive review or host a giveaway.

NEW: Cash Giveaway Extra Entry Option {Win $750}

How would you like an extra entry into the contest for $750 cash? Today & tomorrow (10/15 & 10/16) we will be offering a special bonus entry into the $750 Follower Giveaway Tour! In fact, we will be offering a few Bonus Entry days until the date the giveaway ends. All will be easy entries- we promise!

Today & tomorrow, the bonus entry will be to subscribe to my blog by email and be sure to confirm your subscription! PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE YOUR COMMENT ON THIS POST.Please leave your comment on the original post, by clicking here.

If you would like to get up to 14 bonus entries, please visit each of the other host's blogs and subscribe by email. You get one bonus entry per blog.

Here's the list of the other participating blogs:

1. Kelly's Lucky You
2. Songberries
3. Luxury Reading
4. Fab Find Foodie
5. Ashley Petite
6. Shopper Gal
7. Still Blonde After All These Years
8. Acting Balanced
9. My Organized Chaos
10. Simply Stacie
11. Little Yaya's
12. My Wee View
13. Giveaways on Blogs

Team OpenSky Giveaway!

I need your help! As you know, I recently opened up my very own Open Sky store where you can shop right here on my blog. This month, I have entered into a contest with four other bloggers who are also Open Sky sellers. The prize is $5000! Of course, we would love to win- but we can’t do it alone! The winning team is the one with the most sales for October. There are only six other teams that we’re competing against so we do have a shot at winning!

We decided to have an extra special giveaway if we do win the money and share our winnings with you guys. We will be giving away $250 cash if we win the contest to one lucky person! So please help us win by checking out our Open Sky shops and do a little Christmas shopping for the people on your list.

Our Open Sky stores are:

• Review Retreat’s Open Sky Store
• Little Yayas Open Sky Store
• Simply Stacie’s Open Sky Store
• Little Yayas Open Sky Store
• Survey Junkie’s Open Sky Store
• One Little Mister’s Open Sky Store

You can make a purchase at any one of these stores and it will count towards our team.

To help get the word out about our stores and this contest, we are offering our little giveaway right now! One reader will win:

$20 Target Gift Card

Mara  2.5″ Bangle Bracelet ($32.00)

To Enter:

Help us spread the word about our stores and the money we will be giving away if we win! Leave one comment for each way you help us to get the word out (please leave your links).

• Tweet the giveaway (1x per day)
• Blog about the giveaway
• Share on Facebook (1x per day)
• Email 5 friends about the giveaway with a cc to me- jennifermarek{at}rocketmail{dot}com

Open to US (Currently Open Sky is only shipping to US). They hope to be able to open to Canada soon though!!

Giveaway ends on October 31, 2010 at 11:59 pm EST. The winner will be selected by random.org and notified by email and will have 48 hours to reply back before a new winner is selected. The winner will be selected from all the entries on Survey Junkie, Review Retreat, Simply Stacie, Little Yayas and One Little Mister. Good Luck!

For more chances to win, please enter my team member’s giveaways on their blogs (will be posted shortly):

• Simply Stacie
• Survey Junkie
• Little Yayas
• One Little Mister

#CGG: Certain Dri Anti-Perspirant Review & Giveaway

Certain Dri Anti-Perspirant

“Certain Dri is the number one over-the-counter antiperspirant recommended by doctors for treating excessive perspiration. New to the Certain Dri line of antiperspirant products is Certain Dri Solid, equally effective and specially-formulated for those with sensitive skin. While other over-the-counter antiperspirants claim to be “clinical strength” and “waterproof” the Certain Dri formulations – 12% aluminum chloride and 25% aluminum sesquichlorohydrate -  are the strongest available, providing 72-hours of protection with each application.”

Certain Dri Solid Anti-Perspirant, although fragrance free, has a fresh clean scent and goes on clear. It’s different than traditional deodorants and anti-persirants because it is applied at bedtime rather than in the morning. It’s easy to use- simply apply sparingly at bedtime several times a week.

I have lived with hyperhidrosis since my high school years and during those years I used a prescription medication (Aluminum Chloride Hexahydrate) to control my condition. The only problem I have with Certain Dri is the fact that it took me so long to discover it. Certain Dri is a much more affordable option than expensive prescriptions; it has a much more pleasant smell; it doesn’t burn like prescriptions tend to do and Certain Dri really works!!

Most people will experience less sweating by just using Certain Dri several times a week. I found what worked best for me was applying the anti-perspirant immediately before going to bed. I applied it for five days during the first week of use. The second week and thereafter I apply every other night. I began noticing an improvement just three days after beginning Certain Dri. It’s long-lasting and keeps my excessive sweating a problem of the past. Certain Dri works better than any deodorant or prescription I have used and I absolutely love it!

Approximately 7-million adults and teens are clinically diagnosed with axillary hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) and over 40-million others find their perspiration to be a problem.  So, whether you have sweaty palms, sweaty feet, excessive sweating in your armpits, sweat dripping down your face, or even if you sweat profusely all over your body, Certain Dri has a complete line of products to keep you dry, cool and confident!

Certain Dri is available at most mass retailers nationwide. The average cost for Certain Dri Solid is $5.99.

Certain Dri Giveaway

How To Enter:
Tell me why you would like to win Certain Dri or tell me something you learned. This entry is mandatory & must be completed for bonus entries to count.

How To Earn Additional Entries:
Bonus entries are optional. Be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry completed. Email must be included in comment or easily available through your blogger profile. If I am unable to locate your email address, a new winner will be drawn. Good Luck!  

1. Follow Certain Dri on Twitter.
2. Like Certain Dri on Facebook.
3. Follow Review Retreat on Twitter, Facebook GFC and/or email.  +2 each
4. Blog about this giveaway - with a link to this giveaway. Include link to your post. +6
5. Grab my button and let me know where it's at. +3
6. Snag the Ultimate Christmas Button and tell me where it’s located. +2
7. Enter any of my other giveaways. +1 per giveaway
8. Enter this giveaway into a linky and leave me the link where to find it! +5 for each linky entered
9. Enter Little Yaya’s Certain Dri Giveaway.
10. Enter Survey Junkie’s Certain Dri Giveaway.
11. Tweet the following (up to 3x daily, include tweet link and space tweets AT LEAST one hour apart. ) +1 each tweet

Certain Dri Solid Giveaway @certaindri @Jennifer_Marek  #hyperhidrosis #sweat #teens #ultimatechristmas http://bit.ly/drxAGh

You can also get 3 extra entries a day for voting for me on We're On The Fence!

Contest Ends Thursday October 28th at 11:59 pm cst.

***Open to US and Canada***

Disclaimer: I was provided with the feature item(s) at no cost by the manufacturer or its PR agency in order to test the product(s) and form my own personal opinions. The opinions and thoughts expressed are my own and may differ from others. I received no other compensation for my review nor was I under any obligation to give a positive review or host a giveaway.

#CGG: Pure Pearls Necklace Review & Pearl Bracelet Giveaway

White Freshwater Pearl Necklace 

Pure Pearls has one of the largest selections of pearls online. They offer high quality, fine pearl jewelry at discount prices and savings of up to 85% below retail! Pure Pearls specializes in Akoya pearls, Freshwater pearls, Tahitian pearls with custom pearl jewelry sets, pearl necklaces, pearl earrings, Freshwater pearl bracelets and more.

For my review, I was sent the Freshwater Pearl Necklace, 6.0-7.0mm, in the natural-color white. My necklace arrived in a beautiful black jewelry box, along with an appraisal value of $550.00! Pearls aren’t just for grandma’s anymore; they’re classic, timeless and absolutely stunning. The classic pearl necklace I received pairs beautifully with formal wear but can easily be worn with a casual ensemble for an added touch of glamour.

The necklace I received is 18 inches long which is a great length. It’s long enough to still be seen on most clothing necklines and it’s short enough to not get caught on an object when bending over. If you’re at all claustrophobic, the 22-inch or 32- inch would be a better choice as the 18-in may be too restrictive. 

The length of this necklace can be customized to fit your needs which is why you have the options to select your favorite length (16-inch, 18-inch, 22-inch, 32-inch), freshwater pearl quality (AA+, AAA), overtone color (rose, silver, cream) as well as the clasp color (14k yellow gold, 14k white gold, 14k white gold and diamond heart clasp). The necklace are made with Filigree fish hook clasps which seem to be standard for most pearl jewelry. They are easy to use and keep your pearls very secure. I have worn my necklace several times and the necklace stays on until I remove it myself.

This necklace may be purchased at Pure Pearls for $110.00.

Pure Pearls Giveaway 

Pure Pearls has generously offered a giveaway for the winner’s choice of Freshwater pearl bracelets 7.0-8.0mm, AA+ Quality in natural pink, lavender or white colors, or a fun and funky black, finished with their choice of white or yellow gold clasp.

How To Enter:
Sign up for the Pure Pearls (quarterly) newsletter. This entry is mandatory & must be completed for bonus entries to count.

How To Earn Additional Entries:
Bonus entries are optional. Be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry completed. Email must be included in comment or easily available through your blogger profile. If I am unable to locate your email address, a new winner will be drawn. Good Luck!  

1. Follow Pure Pearls on Twitter.
2. Like Pure Pearls on Facebook.
3. Follow Review Retreat on Twitter, Facebook GFC and/or email.  +2 each
4. Blog about this giveaway - with a link to this giveaway. Include link to your post. +6
5. Grab my button and let me know where it's at. +3
6. Snag the Ultimate Christmas Button and tell me where it’s located. +2
7. Enter any of my other giveaways. +1 per giveaway
8. Enter this giveaway into a linky and leave me the link where to find it! (5 entries for each linky entered)
9. Tweet the following (up to 3x daily, include tweet link and space tweets AT LEAST one hour apart. ) +1 each tweet

Freshwater Pearl Bracelet #Giveaway @purepearls @Jennifer_Marek  #jewelry #pearl #gems #contest #UltimateChristmas http://bit.ly/doIbds

You can also get 3 extra entries a day for voting for me on We're On The Fence!

Contest Ends Thursday November 11th at 11:59 pm est.

***Open to US Only***

Disclaimer: I was provided with the feature item(s) at no cost by the manufacturer or its PR agency in order to test the product(s) and form my own personal opinions. The opinions and thoughts expressed are my own and may differ from others. I received no other compensation for my review nor was I under any obligation to give a positive review or host a giveaway.

Topol Plus Stain Fighting Toothpaste Review and Giveaway

Topol Plus Toothpaste

Topol Plus all-in-one toothpaste helps brighten teeth and control the toughest stains while fighting plaque and cavities. The original stain fighter, Topol Plus, is a peroxide-free polishing system that gently, yet effectively, helps remove even the toughest teeth stains. Topol toothpaste removes stubborn stains such as red wine, coffee, tee and even tobacco while leaving your breath minty fresh.

Topol has everything I look for in my everyday toothpaste – fluoride protection to help fight cavities, a long-lasting, great-tasting mint flavor, and plaque fighting ingredients to minimize tartar build-up. Topol is gentle, even on my sensitive teeth. I love that it is so easy to use- no messy strips, no waiting, no special instruction. Simply brush twice daily to keep stains from coming back!

Topol can be used by adults and children as young as six years old. The price is affordable at just $4.49 (3.5 ounces). Topol is available at Walmart, Walgreens, Rite Aid, and most mass retailers.

 

Topol Plus Toothpaste Giveaway

How To Enter:
Tell me why you would like to win Topol Plus. This entry is mandatory & must be completed for bonus entries to count.

How To Earn Additional Entries:
Bonus entries are optional. Be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry completed. Email must be included in comment or easily available through your blogger profile. If I am unable to locate your email address, a new winner will be drawn. Good Luck!  

1. Follow Topol on Twitter.
2. Like Topol on Facebook.
3. Follow Review Retreat on Twitter, Facebook GFC and/or email.  +2 each
4. Blog about this giveaway - with a link to this giveaway. Include link to your post. +6
5. Grab my button ( don't forget to grab the new button if you have an old one) and let me know where it's at. +3
6. Snag the Ultimate Christmas Button and tell me where it’s located. +2
7. Enter any of my other giveaways. +1 per giveaway
8. Tweet the following (up to 3x daily, include tweet link and space tweets AT LEAST one hour apart. ) +1 each tweet

Topol Plus Whitening Toothpaste #Giveaway @Jennifer_Marek. {US & CAN} Ends 10/28 http://bit.ly/9SroMh

Contest Ends Thursday October 28th at 11:59 pm est.

***Open to US and CAN ***

Disclaimer: I was provided with the feature item(s) at no cost by the manufacturer or its PR agency in order to test the product(s) and form my own personal opinions. The opinions and thoughts expressed are my own and may differ from others. I received no other compensation for my review nor was I under any obligation to give a positive review or host a giveaway.