Zippo Candle Lighter- Review & Giveaway

As you should already know, I am a huge fan of Zippo. The Zippo Hand Warmer was featured here, and it is not only very practical, durable and makes a wonderful gift, it is something that can last forever! The same is also true with the Zippo Candle Lighter.

If your house is anything like mine, you will find candles strung out everywhere- especially during the holidays! I am crazy about apple cinnamon candles from Thanksgiving all the way to New Year's around here! The thing is, lighting some candles can be tricky, and I have burned myself more times than I would like to admit. This Candle Lighter can solve problems like that by offering a long sleek design that can light candles that are hard to reach, keeping you from burns and outrages, of course!

I had the opportunity to review a Zippo Candle Lighter and I was sent the snowflake like the one above. Now, first of all, the lighter came in a cute little clutch style box with a handle attached. This is perfect for gift giving to your candle-loving friends and family! It would easily fit into a stocking or could be placed under the Christmas tree as is!

If you are not crazy about the snowflake design, there are 7 other prints available to choose from. From basics to cheetah to asian floral!

Other features that I personally love is the thin design that rests perfectly in my hand- it seems most lighters are made for bigger hands, where this lighter is more petite. There is of course a child safety button as well- which is great to have for anyone with children! 

On the bottom, there is a dial you can twist, adjusting the flame. This is also a great feature to have for safety!

Smartest addition? The fuel level indicator! No longer will you run out of fuel again or wonder if you have enough! 

-My Thoughts-

The Zippo Candle Lighter would be an awesome gift for that "hard to buy for person" this year!

The lighters range from $14.95- $19.95- a great price for a lifetime gift!

Other than Christmas, this would be great for a wedding, housewarming or birthday gift!

-Win It-

One reader will win a Zippo Candle Lighter!

Mandatory Entry- Visit Zippo, and tell me your favorite print available in the candle lighter!

Extra Entries- 

Tell me something not mentioned about these candle lighters- 1 extra entry

Tell me where else these candle lighters have been featured- 1 extra entry

Join the Zippo mailing list- 1 extra entry

Make a purchase from Zippo- 5 extra entries

Visit the retail locator and tell me where you can purchase the candle lighter near you- 1 extra entry

"like" Zippo on facebook- 1 extra entry

Follow Zippo on Twitter- 1 extra entry

Click to donate water at the top of the page- 3 extra entries

Leave a comment on my New England Coffee Review- 1 extra entry

Follow One Frugal Lady via GFC, 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 or post on a linky- leave the link- 3 extra entries per option

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

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

Giveaway is open to U.S. Contest will end December 17, 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. all opinions are my own.

New England Coffee- A Review

If you know me, you would know that I LOVE coffee. I drink coffee year round, any time of the day, and love all sorts of varieties! I recently heard about New England Coffee and was given the opportunity to review some of their coffee! I was sent three different flavors and just in time for the holidays too!

The first flavor I tried was the Pumpkin Spice! I love pumpkin spice and it really tends to get me in the holiday spirit! This coffee was more mild than what I am used to, and great for any time of the day. The pumpkin flavor is very subtle, combined with the breakfast blend coffee with a very strong taste of nutmeg and cinnamon. I think this would be perfect combined with a coffee cake for breakfast! YUM! 

The second flavor I tried was Gingerbread Cookie. This coffee was mild and I immediately tasted molasses, which is always a good thing! This breakfast blend is hit with strong hints of cinnamon and ginger. This would be amazing with a thick slice of carrot cake for dessert or just toast for breakfast!

The last coffee I tried was the Cinnamon Sticky Bun... my favorite of the three! This coffee is all about cinnamon and creamy vanilla without the mess! This is also a mild coffee that is great for any time of the day, and I would pair it with anything- sweet or boring.. this coffee is great! 

All three varieties are a light roast, which is great for any time of the day, and great to have on hand for the holidays as well! These are of course are only seasonal, so try them while you can! The 11 oz. bags are only $5.49, and will get you through the holiday season care-free! For more information, check out New England Coffee's Facebook page for all the latest information, discounts and free coffee events! 

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.

We made it!

Here is our newest addition to the family! Our baby boy is doing great, very healthy and weighed in at exactly 9 pounds! We are beyond thrilled and will be enjoying this week at home recovering!
I am so very thankful for the amazing support system I have at home with me! My family is great!
The giveaways will return next week in full blown and there will be some great goodies to win!

Extending Giveaways!

I am extending a few of the giveaways as I am headed to the hospital and will be out for a week or maybe two! Wish me luck and I will update as soon as possible! Here are the giveaways that will be extended!

Save the Ta-Tas Prize Pack Giveaway- 2 winners- ends December 1

Spin & Go Mop System Giveaway-  ends December 1

Zippo Hand Warmer Giveaway- ends December 1

Luminessair- Review & Giveaway

I would not consider myself (too) high maintenance, but I am the type of person that would not even check the mail without makeup on. With that said, I am always on the lookout for great products that make getting ready fun, simple and keep me looking great.

Luminess Air is a new system that helps you create a wonderfully finished look and with minimal make-up.This is done with an airbrush- so you can control how much goes on, get a more precise color match and get a flawless look all at once! 

Luminess carries a full range of items from foundations, blushes, bronzers, concealers, tanning products, eyeliners and complete systems! 

I had the opportunity to review some goodies from Luminess Air, and I was sent a system to review and contained the following:

Getting Started Guide

Registration Cards

Instructional DVD

 A/C Adapter

Hose

Stylus

Comp

Carrying Bag

Water Bottle for cleaning

Airbrush Cosmetics Starter kit

Airbrush Eyeshadow Kit

It is recommended that you watch the instructional DVD before beginning and I did just that. The DVD is very thorough, even for super clumsy ones like me. Once I was ready to begin, I started with a clean face, and I used a headband to keep my hair out of the way.

The Airbrush Cosmetic Kit came with the above- 

Moisturizer and Primer

4 colors of Ultra Foundation

Brightening Glow

Blush

Matte Bronzer

I started with a light all-over spray of the moisturizer and primer, and followed up with a foundation. You should first pick the best foundation color for you- and even a color that is slightly off will look perfect once airbrushed on. The Blush was awesome- a great almost bronzing effect. The brightening glow was perfect to cover up dark circles. 

The Stylus is very easy to use and is way better quality that what I expected. When applying, you hold like a pencil and with very gentle pressure, you push the button. The harder you press the button, the more make-up will be put out. Also, you want to hold the stylus about 6-8 inches away from your face and keep your hand moving- this will result in a better application and won't end up looking "cakey."

Once my make-up was done, I was ready for the Airbrush Eyeshadow Kit! My kit came with 2 colors and a nifty little instruction manual. It had different options for applying the eyeshadow- a day look, evening look and glam look. For my first try, I opted for the day look. The eyeshadow is much harder to apply as you are working with a smaller area, but with a few trial and errors, I was happy. I love the shimmer tones that Luminess Air has created! 

Once you are done using the stylus, you simply grab the water bottle, fill up and spray through the machine to clean out any left over make-up. This is super simple, and I just sprayed directly into my sink! I love the metallic bag as it is keeps your comp stylus and hose together and safe, and of course is cute too!

-My Thoughts-

The Luminess Air System is awesome! Although it takes a bit of practice to get it down, you can create an amazingly flawless look!

This would make a great Christmas gift for any girl who loves to play with makeup and create new looks!

You use much less makeup with an airbrush system, making it last much longer.

All the makeup is oil-free, water-based, dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested.

-Win It-

One reader will win a fantastic eye kit from Luminess Air! 

This contains a brown calligraphy eyeliner, black calligraphy eyeliner and a black mascara!

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

Extra Entries-

Visit Luminess Air, and tell me something not mentioned- 1 extra entry

Tell me another product not mentioned that Luminess Air has created- 1 extra entry

Check out the Luminess Air Blog, and tell me something you saw!- 1 extra entry

"like" Luminess Air on facebook- 1 extra entry

After "liking" Luminess Air on Facebook, leave a comment on their wall- 1 extra entry

Follow Luminess Air on Twitter- 1 extra entry

Make a purchase from Luminess Air- 5 extra entries

Click on the P&G Widget at the top of the page and donate water- must verify e-mail- 3 extra entries

Follow me via GFC, 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 or post on a linky- leave the link- 3 extra entries per option

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

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

Giveaway is open to U.S. Contest will end December 10, 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. all opinions are my own.

Shower Hug- Review & Giveaway

I am at the end of my pregnancy. In fact, my doctor just told me that I have until Monday, and I will be induced. Although I am very excited to see our new little one, and oh so ready for this pregnancy to be over, there are a few things I am NOT looking forward to. 

For starters, I am having a C-Section. I have no choice, as I cannot find a doctor around that will offer a VBAC. With that said, I remember how much my stomach hurt last time around. Also, it can hurt a bit more while breastfeeding, even worse- taking a shower. Of course I love to shower and get fresh and clean, but when you have staples holding your stomach together and your breasts are engorged, it can be a major burden! I just ran across a product that was invented by a mother and seems so very practical that most of us would give it tons of praise! The Belmama & Cherub Shower Hug will save the day! 

The Shower Hug was created by a mother who was dreading shower time as well- she was hurting from breastfeeding and found herself wrapping a towel around her, and bathing with the other hand. This is NOT a relaxing scenario, yet I am sure that if you are a mother, you have done this at some point of time! UGH! The Shower Hug is the same idea as a towel, of course even better!

You find a size that works for you, to assure a perfect fit. The shower hug is basically a strip of towel that connects with velcro- 4 inches to be exact. The material is out-of-this-world-heavenly-soft. Honestly, I keep "petting" it as if it were a cat! It can be worn in the shower of course, for added comfort and when done so, you can enjoy your shower, or what most of us new moms consider "alone time!" ha! It works as a compress in the shower and keeps you feeling comfortable, secure and relaxed!

 The Shower Hug can also be worn dry. You could sleep in this softness, and you will feel "hugged" all night long. Much more comfortable than a bra, this is a great alternative to relieving engorgement as well as keeping you dry all night long from leaks.


As another option, you can use the Shower Hug to relieve pain caused by C-Section. (like I will most likely start off with.) I vividly remember my last C-Section and the pain I felt during those showers while my body was still healing. The Shower Hug will take away the pain from the water pressure in the shower.

-My Thoughts-

The Shower Hug is a very practical item & would even make a wonderful gift for any new mother!

The Shower Hug is insanely soft, even the velcro is gentle - made of 80% organic cotton & 20% EcoSpun Blend.

To wash, hang to dry or add to baby's laundry.

Can be used for engorged breasts, C-Sections, Masectomy, and more.

Available in 4 sizes and 3 color options.

-Win It-

One reader will win a Shower Hug from Belmama & Cherub! 

-A special thanks to them for offering a giveaway!-

Mandatory Entry- Visit the Shower Hug website, and tell me what you would use the Shower Hug for!

Extra Entries- 

Visit the Shower Hug website, and tell me something not mentioned! - 1 extra entry

Tell me where else the Shower Hug has been reviewed- 1 extra entry

Tell me what other products Belmama & Cherub make- 1 extra entry

"Like" The Shower Hug on Facebook- 1 extra entry

After "liking" The Shower Hug on Facebook, leave a comment on their wall- 1 extra entry

Follow the Shower Hug on Twitter- 1 extra entry 

Make a purchase from Belmama & Cherub- 5 extra entries

Click on the P&G Widget at the top of the page and donate water- must verify e-mail- 3 extra entries

Follow me via GFC, 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 or post on a linky- leave the link- 3 extra entries per option

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

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

Giveaway is open to U.S. Contest will end December 8, 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. all opinions are my own.

Winners!! Prenatal Yoga DVD, Bummas and Tie Buddies!

The winner of the Happy Baby Presents Prenatal Yoga For Partners Giveaway is number 80 - Little Miss Sunshine

The winner of the Bummas Giveaway is number- 251- Mrs.Smitty

The Winner of the Tie Buddies Giveaway is number 145 - polly




Congrats to all the winners- you have all been e-mailed!!

Del Monte Teacher Monday- Review & $25 Giveaway

I am sure you are all aware who and what Del Monte Brands are- awesome produce. But did you know that they have an amazing promotion going on right now? Teacher Monday is what it is called, and helping out our schools is what it is all about! Most of us parents are aware of budget cuts in schools, and I know the teachers know well too much. With such dramatic budget cuts, our teachers are having to reach into their own pockets and help out where needed. This is insane! 

Del Monte created Teacher Mondays, because although Mondays can be a drag, they can also be uplifting and encouraging. Just like this program! Del Monte is not only giving back to our communities here, but to struggling communities in other countries as well. Each winning U.S. classroom will be linked to a school in either Costa Rica or Guatamala! The 50 winning schools out of country will also receive $1000 in school supplies! The U.S. classrooms will receive $750 in school supplies and $250 in Del Monte Fresh fruit coupons for Classroom Snacks!!

You can help be a part of this as well! The entire promotion is open for everyone to vote- so go vote at Teacher Mondays! There are only 2 Teacher Mondays left in the running! If you are a teacher, you can register your school if it is not yet listed! Let everyone know about this amazing opportunity for our children!

-The Bottom Line- 

Every Monday, for five consecutive weeks, ten teachers in the U.S. and Canada will win $1,000 each in the Teacher Monday- Cash for Classrooms contest! Winning teachers will be linked to schools in either Costa Rica or Guatamala. The winners are selected solely on the number of votes they receive online!

-Win It-

One Reader will win a $25 Gift Certificate good for Del Monte Produce!

Mandatory Entry- Click to vote over at Teacher Mondays! Return here and let me know you did!

Extra Entries-

Tell me why your school should win! - 1 extra entry 

Tell me your favorite Del Monte product- 1 extra entry

"like"Del Monte on Facebook - 1 extra entry

After "liking" Del Monte on Facebook , leave a comment on their wall! - 1 extra entry

Click the P&G widget at the top of the page, and donate water- must verify e-mail- 3 extra entries

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 or post on a linky- leave the link- 3 extra entries per option

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

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

Giveaway is open to U.S. Contest will end December 7, 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. all opinions are my own.

101 Things to Do With Meatballs- Review

Other than the obvious, on top of spaghetti,  I never know what to do with meatballs. I would never have guessed that they were so very versatile or delicious in so many different ways! How did I stumble upon this? I found the  book, " 101 Things to Do With Meatballs" of course! This book is presented by Casa Di Bertacchi Meatballs, a fully cooked meatball found in your grocery store. 

From Appetizers, Soups, Sandwiches, Dinners and Family Favorites, this nifty little book is loaded with ideas! My favorite part of the book is the section loaded with helpful hints- because I am so new with the meatball ways...  such as what to look for in a meatball! ha! This book is super easy to read, and pinpoint exactly what you are looking for. I will definitely be using this for the upcoming holiday season for quick ideas!  

This book is written by Stephanie Ashcraft, a mother of 4, who started this book as a college project, then it became Christmas presents to her family, and now it is available for all of us to enjoy! With that said, I think most of us around here can appreciate simple and quick family meals, and in this book, you will find just that.

A few of my personal favorites include-

Meatball Jalapeno Poppers

Southwest Taco Salad

Italian Foccacia Meatball Sandwiches

Holiday Meatballs

Eggplant Parmesean

Sesame Stir-fry

Kid friendly Taco Casserole

If you are interested in the book "101 Things to Do With Meatballs" it is sold on Amazon, for $9.99 and qualifies for free Super saving shipping!

Winners for the week!

Lots of winners to announce this morning! Sorry for the delay- hopefully everything will be back on track soon! I am heading to the doctor in a few hours to see how everything is looking, and maybe today is the day! If not, I will have more giveaways later of course! Thanks for hanging in there!

Without any more waiting, here are the winners!

The Winner of the Wind & Weather Solar Powered Emergency Radio Giveaway is number- 139-  freddie

The Winner of the Bella Materna Giveaway is number- 172- Mrs. Nichole J.

The Winner of the My Sweet Angel Moses Basket giveaway is number- 30- Josefine

The Winner of the Crazy Dog T-Shirts Giveaway is number- 257- polly

Congrats to all the winners- you have all been e-mailed!!

P&G Give Health Plus Extra Entries For Motivation!

A network of GIVE bloggers generated more than 21,000 days of clean drinking water this past summer during the GIVE HEALTH Blogivation. Now our goal is to reach 100,000 days by the end of 2010!


Above this post, you will find the GIVE HEALTH clean water widget. For every verified click on the “Click to Donate Water” button and share made in the widget, P&G will donate one day of clean drinking water to a person in need. How amazing is that? I will keep this widget at the top of my page until the end of the year- all you have to do is click and you will be part of a wonderful cause!!
 
For even more motivation, when you click to donate, you will also be able to receive a free sample from P&G! Also, for every time you click the donate widget here, you will get three extra entries into a current giveaway here at One Frugal Lady!  This is unlimited!! Just leave a comment on the giveaway post you want extra entries into, saying that you clicked to donate water!

For every 1,000 donations, P&G Give Health Will give me a $50 Gift Card to Giveaway! So get clicking!!


For more information on this topic, click HERE to find out more!

Shutterfly has you covered for the holidays!

If you are anything like me, you love the holidays! This is my all time favorite part of the year- from the end of Halloween to the start of a new year... I am thrilled! The cooler weather, the family time, snuggling and comfort food all rolled into one! Another thing I am crazy about is sending Christmas cards! I understand that many of us have weaned this out, because sending a quick e-mail is so much quicker and care free... but can you honestly tell me that you would prefer to open an e-mail card over a real one in your mailbox? No way!

If you are looking for that one -stop shop for all the cards you could possibly find and the simplicity of searching, customizing and sending them on their way, you should check out Shutterfly! Not only is the selection incredible and you can find it all, you can even customize Christmas address labels to match as well! I love that!

And right now, if you are a blogger, you can score big time! Shutterfly has a wonderful promotion, and if you want to test out Shutterfly, you can blog about your thoughts of them, and you can get 50 free Holiday Cards to start off the season right! I personally would love to make some super cute Holiday Photo Cards once our new little man arrives!

What do you think? Have you used Shutterfly in the past before?

Don't forget the CSN Stores $55 Giveaway!

Just a reminder, that there is a CSN Stores giveaway going on here at One Frugal Lady! You could win a $55 Gift card to spend however you please- just in time for the holidays!

What will you get if you win??

Dining Chairs?

A New Fondue Set?

What would you get if you won? You can find it all at CSN Stores that is for sure... Maybe the real question would be if you would spend it on yourself or someone else?! ha!