Fantasy Jewelry Box - Review & Giveaway

I have told you before, and I will tell you again- I LOVE Fantasy Jewelry Box! As you know, I have already hosted a giveaway for Fantasy Jewelry box before, and since it seems so many of you wanted to win, they have offered up another giveaway! And trust me, their products are just like their customer service- awesome! Plus, with the great prices, huge selection and great quality, who needs over-priced expensive jewelry?

If you know me, I am not really a jewelry person. No really, because I hate to spend that kind of money. But... I do love to dress up from time to time and wear a few items on a daily basis. With that said, why still, would I of all people blow a ton on jewelry? Instead, you can get tons of goodies for all occasions at Fantasy Jewelry Box! 

The last giveaway, I reviewed the Hailey's Princess vintage style Princess cut CZ Ring. In case you were wondering, I am still wearing this ring. Everyday, thank you. It has held up wonderfully, and I get compliments on it all the time. This ring is right under $45- which is a WAY better price than my actual engagement ring, and I gotta tell you, it actually feels better. And no, no one paid me to say that either- haha!

This time around, I chose the Natalie's Sterling Silver 3 Carat Princess Cut Stud Earrings. 

Aren't they pretty?

I love them, to say the least!

They are basic, classic, just enough bling, and they match my ring!

You want to know the best thing of all?

These earrings are only $23.95! 

Okay, so they look pretty big in this picture, but they don't seem this big in person. Maybe my ears are bigger, I don't know. Here is a picture of the earrings on me- and sorry for the horrible picture, but I wanted you all to see that these really did not appear as big and gaudy! I think they look casual enough to wear everyday! 

Of course if the bling isn't your thing, there is PLENTY to chose from! I am sure anyone can appreciate Fantasy Jewelry Box, and their massive selection! Heck, you can find it all! 

-My Thoughts-

I still love Fantasy Jewelry Box- for myself and for gifts!

You have to check out the current clearance section- even more amazing prices!

Great quality, and if I lose something, I probably won't curl up and cry over it!

-Win It- 

Fantasy Jewelry Box has generously offered a lucky reader an item of choice!

(under $35)

Mandatory Entry- Visit Fantasy Jewelry Box, and tell me what you would get if you won!

Extra Entries- 

Tell me, do you wear jewelry on a daily basis? -1 extra entry

Visit Fantasy Jewelry Box, and tell me something not mentioned!- 1 extra entry

Check out Fantasy Jewelry Box's blog, and tell me something that caught your eye- 1 extra entry

Make a purchase from Fantasy Jewelry Box- 5 extra entries

Sign up for the Fantasy Jewelry Box newsletter- (bottom of page) - 1 extra entry

"Like" Fantasy Jewelry Box on facebook- 1 extra entry

Follow Fantasy Jewelry Box on Twitter- 1 extra entry

Follow me via Google Friend Connect, if you already do, let me know- 2 extra entries

Subscribe to One Frugal Lady via e-mail, if you already do, let me know- 1 extra entry

Blog about this giveaway, leave the link- 3 extra entries

Post this giveaway on a giveaway linky, leave the link- 3 extra entries

Grab my button, tell me where to find it- 3 extra entries

Enter any other giveaway here at One Frugal Lady- 2 extra entries per giveaway

Giveaway is open to U.S. and Canada Contest will end October 19, 2010. Good luck!
Winner will be chosen by random & contacted by e-mail, then respond within 48 hours or another winner will be chosen.
If you do not complete the required entry, your other comments will be deleted. If you do not verify your e-mail link, all your entries will be deleted as well. Follow the rules, don't spoil it for everyone. 
I was not paid for this review, and received no compensation. I did however receive the above mentioned product to facilitate my review

A Candy Store- Review & Giveaway

ACandyStore.com is a candy lover's dream. Nuff' said. The candy is sold in bulk, and at a great price. I feel like a kid browsing the site, and find myself drooling over my keyboard!

The site is really easy to use, and you will easily find what you are looking for. You can narrow down your search to categories such as candy type, color, flavor, brand, wrapped or unwrapped and more. Honestly, this is one of the most user friendly websites I have ever seen! It is also probably the biggest candy concoction I have ever seen as well!

I had the opportunity to review some goodies from ACandyStore.com, and like I said, these are in bulk! Really, can you see the top of the box that was sent to me? That says 15 pounds! Do you have any idea how much 15 pounds of candy is?!?

So what did I get? Here is a picture of my loot! I chose things that we love at my house! These will also be great for all the Halloween parties we have coming up!

First up, I gotta show you this bag of gummy bears.... I am sure that on here it just looks like a regular bag. But regular bags are nowhere to be found at ACandyStore! This is a 5 pound bag of gummies! This is incredible, and the price is $14.49-which is a great price. Gummy bears are typically $1-$2 for a tiny bag in stores, so this is a FRUGAL deal, and these will probably last forever! The 12 flavors?

Ornery Orange
Popping Pineapple
Granny Smith Apple
Ripe Watermelon
Licking Lemon
Wild Cherry
Bodacious Banana
Luscious Lime
Fresh Strawberry
Rocking Raspberry
Groovy Grapefruit
Concord Grape

Next up, Fun Dip. You have had Fun Dip before, right? This candy makes me feel like a kid. There is an edible "stick" inside and you use it to eat the sugary candy powder. This box has 48 Fun Dips, at $9.99, you are paying .19 cents a piece! That really is awesome!    

An assortment of RazzApple and Cherry flavors are included! 

Kiddie Mix Assorted Candy. There is nothing "kiddie" about the size here again- this is another 5 pounds and over 400 pieces of candy! Craziness! 

These are most of the classics-

Tootsie Rolls

Jawbreakers

Now & Laters

Lollipops

Swee tarts

Smarties

Super Bubble Gum

These are what I remember everyone giving out at Halloween. The basics, everyone loves these goodies. 

At $14.99, you can love them too!

I also picked out a box of Sweet Pops. Sweet Pops are the sister of Blow Pops. Thing is, I can't let my daughter have gum yet, so I went with sweet pops, and I am so glad! These are the flat version, and of course  are sweet!

This box is a 48 count, and comes in 6 different flavors. Individually wrapped and ready to go! This box of sweet pops is only $9.99!

The Flavors?

Cherry

Grape

Blue Razzberry

Orange 

Strawberry

Watermelon

-My Thoughts- 

The selection at ACandyStore.com is incredible, to say the least! They have it all!

The website is amazing- easiest thing ever- even for me!

The prices are very FRUGAL!

Wholesale candy? Who wouldn't Love it, really??

-Win It- 

One Lucky Winner will receive $50 worth of Chocolates from ACandyStore.com!!

Mandatory Entry- Visit A Candy Store, and tell me what you would get if you won! 

Extra Entries-

Make a purchase from A Candy Store- 5 extra entries

Tell me something not mentioned about A Candy Store.- 1 extra entry


Sign up for the A Candy Store newsletter- 1 extra entry

"Like" A Candy Store on facebook- 1 extra entry

Follow A Candy Store on Twitter- 1 extra entry

Tell me a candy that you love so much, you could eat everyday! - 1 extra entry

If you left a comment on the "Do you crave candy?" post, leave your comments here- 3 extra entries

Follow me via Google Friend Connect, if you already do, let me know- 2 extra entries

Subscribe to my newsletter, if you already do, let me know- 1 extra entry

Blog about this giveaway and leave a link- 3 extra entries

Post this giveaway on a giveaway link- leave the link- 2 extra entries

Grab my button, tell me where to find it- 2 extra entries

Enter any other current giveaway here on One Frugal Lady- 2 extra entries per giveaway

Giveaway is open to U.S.- Continental 48 states. Contest will end October 18, 2010.  Winners cannot have won a shirt from us or have been sent a shirt for promotional purposes in the last 90 days.

Good luck!
Winner will be chosen by random & contacted by e-mail, then respond within 48 hours or another winner will be chosen.
If you do not complete the required entry, your other comments will be deleted. If you do not verify your e-mail link, all your entries will be deleted as well. Follow the rules, don't spoil it for everyone.
I was not paid for this review, and received no compensation. I did however receive the above mentioned product to facilitate my review. all opinions are my own.

Ergo Baby- Review & Giveaway

Baby-wearing has become very common, and is a great solution for carrying around baby. Not only does it free your hands up, but it is great on your back and ERGO baby makes some amazing carriers that oh-so comfortable! ERGObaby carriers support the baby's spine and promotes the healthiest position for baby's hips while they are in the carrier.

The ERGObaby carriers can be worn in the front or the back. The front position is best for newborns to 6 months. There is even an optional infant insert that helps position baby more comfortably and can be easily placed inside the carrier and rearranged simply. Made for newborns to 4 months, this is a great cozy addition that the younger babies love!

The ERGObaby carrier can also be worn on the back. This is the position mostly used for 6 months and so forwards, as long as baby can hold their head up on their own. A built in hood supports a sleeping baby's head and makes your activity easier. 

I had the opportunity to review an ERGObaby carrier, and although our peanut is not here yet, I am so very excited to test it out! I used a baby doll to try out the front position, and I am so very relieved at how easy this carrier is to wear!

When my daughter was a baby a few years ago, I had another brand carrier, and I was really let down. I had to have so much help putting her inside the carrier, and I never felt comfortable! The ERGObaby carrier, on the other hand, is very comfortable! The side straps that rest on your shoulders and the waist strap are both very padded. There are two buckles- one that rest on your waist and one that is right above that, securing baby safely. 

-My Thoughts- 

I love the softness of the carrier. Although I will probably wash first before wearing, it feels so comfy!

The color selection of the carriers is amazing- you can get whatever makes you happy!

I love how simple it is to adjust the sizing on the carrier- making it simple for my husband to trade off and we can take turns carrying baby!

I love the built in hood- when not in use, there is a convenient pocket for it to slide into.

There is also a zippered pouch on the front, awesome for necessities!

ERGObaby also makes several accessories to go with the carrier, such as a backpack, cargo pack, changing pad, they even make a mini version for the kids- to carry around baby dolls- and more! 

-Win It-

One Lucky winner will receive an ERGObaby carrier! 

Mandatory Entry- Visit ERGObaby, and tell me your favorite carrier!

Extra Entries-

Tell me who you would love to win this carrier for!- 2 extra entries

Make a purchase from ERGObaby- 10 extra entries

Tell me something else not mentioned about ERGObaby- 2 extra entries

Follow ERGObaby on Twitter- 2 extra entries

"Like" ERGObaby on facebook- 2 extra entries

Follow me via Google Friend Connect, if you already do, let me know- 3 extra entries

Subscribe to my newsletter, if you already do, let me know- 3 extra entries

Grab my button- let me know where to find it- 10 extra entries

Enter this giveaway on a linky or blog about it- leave a link- 10 extra entries

Enter any other giveaway here at One Frugal Lady- 2 extra entries per giveaway entered

Giveaway is open to U.S. Contest will end October 4, 2010. Good luck!
Winner will be chosen by random & contacted by e-mail, then respond within 48 hours or another winner will be chosen.
If you do not complete the required entry, your other comments will be deleted. If you do not verify your e-mail link, all your entries will be deleted as well. Follow the rules, don't spoil it for everyone.
I was not paid for this review, and received no compensation. I did however receive the above mentioned product to facilitate my review

Glee Gum and Dork Diaries- Review & Giveaway!

Today, I have two fun and exciting items to tell you about! Both items are for the younger kids, but I have to tell you, I enjoyed both items as well!

The first product is Glee Gum-

Glee Gum specializes in gum obviously, but Glee Gum is all natural and available in six different flavors. They also carry a line of Make your own candy kits! How fun is that? There are 3 different varieties- Chewing gum Kit, Chocolate Kit and Gummies Kit!

I had the opportunity to review a candy kit, and I went with the gummies kit. We love gummies at my house, and we were super excited to give these a try! 

Just like Glee Gum, the make your own Gummies kit is made with all natural ingredients. Seaweed is the secret ingredient! 

The kit comes with everything you need to make plenty of gummies! Just grab a bowl, follow the simple directions and you are done! These can even be made in the microwave! You must find things to make molds with as well- we used bendable straws, which worked wonderfully, and our gummies looked just like worms! The taste was great, and knowing that they were all natural was a great bonus. My favorite part was that the seaweed ingredient made it possible to save the gummies batch, and I could heat up again later, and make more. Nothing was wasted!

I think any of these make your own kits would make a great gift for anyone ages 5-100! These are fun, yet simple and even my 3 year old had a blast making these! At only $13 a kit, these are great to have on hand for gifts as well!

The Second Item I want to tell you about is the Dork Diaries book series!

Dork Diaries is a book series were created from many of the middle school memories from the author, Rachel. These are not your typical pre-teen books, these are made to look like someone else's diary! The books are very fun to read, and are very age appropriate for the younger girls, who would totally get this book- while I was reading them, I felt myself easing back to middle school and relating! 

The pictures are very age appropriate as well! Like the one above "Love My Phone." If any of you have school age children, then you know how important things like this in life are for a pre-teen!

All in all, I think this series of books is really cute. It has something about it that draws you in, and makes you want to keep reading. I love that these books looks like a diary- the look of handwritten, scribbled on notes with cute pictures everywhere. I think that most girls ages 7-14 would love these books as well!

There are now 2 Books out-

 Dork Diaries: Tales From a Not-So-Fabulous Life

Dork Diaries: Tales From a Not-So-Popular Party Girl

Both books have both been listed on the New York times Best seller list!

The Tales from the Not so Fabulous Life won the 2010 children's choice book of the year award for the 5th- 6th grade division!

-My Thoughts-

I think both of these products would be an awesome gift for the pre-teen in your life! - Birthdays, Holidays, good grades, etc.

Even my 3 year old loved making the gummies kit- so those would work for anyone- who loves candy of course!

-Win It-

One Lucky Winner will receive both the 

Glee Gum make your own kit of choice AND 

Dork Diaries: Tales From a Not-So-Fabulous Life

Dork Diaries: Tales From a Not-So-Popular Party Girl!

Mandatory Entry- Tell me who you would love to win these goodies for!

Extra Entries- 

Visit Glee Gum, and tell me something else you love or which kit you would pick! - 2 extra entries

Make a Purchase from Glee Gum- 10 extra entries

Visit Glee Gum, and tell me something not mentioned- 2 extra entries

Visit Dork Diaries, and tell me something else you learned!- 2 extra entries

Make a purchase from Dork Diaries- 10 extra entries

Tell me where you can purchase Dork Diaries- 2 extra entries

Follow me via Google Friend Connect if you already do, let me know- 3 extra entries

Subscribe to One Frugal Lady via e-mail if you already do, let me know- 2 extra entries

Get my button & tell me where to find it- 5 extra entries

Post this giveaway on a linky or blog about it- let me know where to find it- 10 extra entries

Enter any other current giveaway here at One Frugal Lady- 2 extra entries per giveaway

Giveaway is open to U.S. only. Contest will end October 1, 2010. Good luck!
Winner will be chosen by random & contacted by e-mail, then respond within 48 hours or another winner will be chosen.
If you do not complete the required entry, your other comments will be deleted. If you do not verify your e-mail link, all your entries will be deleted as well. Follow the rules, don't spoil it for everyone.
I was not paid for this review, and received no compensation. I did however receive the above mentioned product to facilitate my review

Powermat- Home & Office Mat- Review & Giveaway

Like most families, we have so many electronics- cell phones, GPS, Ipod, Games, a laptop and so much more!!
Finding a way to keep everything charged up and everyone happy can be tough, especially if you are short on space.... it can begin to look like a store at your house charging everything up with wires going crazy!

Then there was the Powermat. A charging station that is not only compatible with hundreds of electronics, but is wireless. Now I call that Genius!!

Powermat has created several charging stations, each to fit your own personal needs. I had the opportunity to review the Powermat, and if I can work it with ease, I know anyone can!

The entire concept is to be able to drop your devices on the Powermat strip, and be able to walk away- letting your enjoy your life not having to worry about taking the time to plug things up, find wires, etc. Magnetic alignment is used to hold your devices in place. This makes each device sit in  the correct spot and charge perfectly.

You can charge up to 3 devices at a time on the Powermat. A sound will tell you if the the connection between device and Powermat is activated. Then once again, when you remove your device, the sound will go off again. Plus, there is a charging light that shows up once something is charging. 

One of my favorite features is the auto shut off. When power to a device is fully charged, the auto shut off will occur to that device. This not only saves energy, but will ensure the quality of your battery.

A USB connection is also available with every set, or can be purchased separate. This can be used as another source of power.

Each PowerMat comes with a Powercube. The Powercube is for your tip storage. Inside you will find a Mini USB and 7 other tips that are commonly used.

-My Thoughts- 

I love the sleek, clean design.

The sight of no more cords is awesome! They were driving me nuts as I was constantly fighting for space with them!

I love the entire concept of the drop and go = worry free charging.

The Powermat retails for $100 and can be found online or at select stores such as Best Buy & Target.

Right Now, you can get 20% off your purchase of the Powermat!

Or

-Win It- 

One reader will win the Home & Office Mat with up to 3 receivers!

Here's how to enter-

Mandatory Entry- Visit Powermat, and tell me which 3 receivers you would pick!

Extra entries-

Visit Powermat, and tell me something else you learned! - 2 extra entries

Make a Purchase From Powermat- 10 extra entries

Visit Powermat, and tell me where you can purchase their products close to you! - 2 extra entries

"Like"Powermat on facebook- 2 extra entries

Follow Powermat on Twitter- 2 extra entries

Follow me on Google Friend connect, if you already do, let me know!- 3 extra entries

Subscribe to my newsletter, if you already do, let me know!- 3 extra entries

Grab my button- if you already do, let me know!- 5 extra entries

Blog about this giveaway or add to a linky- 5 extra entries

Enter any other current giveaway here at One Frugal Lady- 2 extra entries per giveaway

Giveaway is open to U.S. and Canada. Contest will end September 28, 2010. Good luck!
Winner will be chosen by random & contacted by e-mail, then respond within 48 hours or another winner will be chosen.
If you do not complete the required entry, your other comments will be deleted. If you do not verify your e-mail link, all your entries will be deleted as well. Follow the rules, don't spoil it for everyone.
I was not paid for this review, and received no compensation. I did however receive the above mentioned product to facilitate my review

Soda Stream- Review & Giveaway

I have a guilty indulgence. I love soda. Although I don't like all the chemicals that are added, I do enjoy a great soda every once in a while. Unfortunately, I usually feel bloated and gassy afterwards. I recently found Soda Stream- a company that lets you make your own soda- and without junk like high fructose corn syrup!

I had the opportunity to review the Soda Stream and I want to tell you all about it!

The soda maker is where is all starts! My first thoughts were that this machine would be big and take up a ton of counter space. I was so very wrong! The above design, the jet, is the best seller, and is only about 6 inches wide! Can you believe that??

The second thing you need is the bottle of carbonator. This bottle slides right into the back of the soda stream maker. This is where that "bubbly" comes from. The carbonator bottles come with the soda stream machines, and once empty, you can exchange at several different retail stores. You can make over 100 liters of soda with this bottle!!

There are over a dozen different flavors- ranging from the basics to fruity styles and diet choices. There are even water options- for carbonated flavored water! 

-How It Works-

1. Insert the carbonator into the back of the soda stream machine. Just take off the CO2 lid and twist into the machine.

 

2. Next, you fill the provided reusable bottle with cold water- there is a fill line. 

Screw bottle into front of soda stream.

3. Press the pump button on the front- (promise you won't miss it) Hold it down until it buzzes, and repeat 3 times!

4. VOILA - THAT IS IT!!

-My Thoughts-

I loved the taste. I usually feel overpowered by regular soda, but this does not bother me at all.

Super easy to make- so it is always fresh. I always wonder how old soda on the shelf is before you drink it....

Great design, does not take up much space.

The machine comes in the above color, white or red. very cool.

No more lugging around bottles or cans- this is so much simpler! Each flavor bottle makes about 12 liters or 33 cans!

No high fructose corn syrup in regular flavors.

No Aspartame in diet flavors.

Better on the environment- no more wasted bottles and cans!

- Win It-

One winner will receive a Soda Stream start up package! 

Fountain Jet Soda Lover's Start-Up Kit (approx. $100 retail value.) It includes the winner's choice of black/silver, white or red/silver Fountain Jet, CO2 to make over 100 liters of soda, 2 reusable carbonating bottles, a sample pack of flavors, and 3 full-sized flavors of the winner's choice.

Here's how to enter-

Mandatory Entry- Visit Soda Stream, and tell me what is the first flavor you would want to try!

Extra entries- 

Visit Soda Stream and tell me another product they make- 1 extra entry

Make a Purchase from Soda Stream- 10 extra entries

Tell me something not mentioned about Soda Stream- 1 extra entry

Visit Soda Stream, and tell me where you can buy any of their products- 1 extra entry

"Like" Soda Stream on Facebook and tell them I sent you- 1 extra entry

Follow Soda Stream on Twitter- 1 extra entry

Follow me on google friend connect- if you already do, just let me know - 2 extra entries

Subscribe to One Frugal Lady via E-mail- if you already do, just let me know - 2 extra entries

Grab my button and tell me where to find it- 5 extra entries

Blog about this giveaway or add to a linky- 10 extra entries

Enter any other active giveaway here at One Frugal Lady- 1 extra entry per giveaway

Giveaway is open to U.S.  Contest will end September 27, 2010. Good luck!
Winner will be chosen by random & contacted by e-mail, then respond within 48 hours or another winner will be chosen.
If you do not complete the required entry, your other comments will be deleted. If you do not verify your e-mail link, all your entries will be deleted as well. Follow the rules, don't spoil it for everyone.
I was not paid for this review, and received no compensation. I did however receive the above mentioned product to facilitate my review