Sponsored By: Executive Gift Shoppe
Wooo Hooo, LOTS of info for you here. Come join us for the live WeBlog! Twitter party on May 16th from 8PM EST to 10 PM EST (more info near the bottom of this post)! We are thrilled to have Executive Gift Shoppe as our Platinum Sponsor, so they get to have the Twitter Party in their name! Executive Gift Shoppe is a family owned and operated online gift store offering over 10,000 gifts for business or pleasure. Check out their Gift Ideas Blog and Follow Exec Gifts on Twitter!
So, if you didn’t get to be one of the selected to attend the WeBlog Conference Focus group…don’t worry! Now’s your chance to participate! On our first night of the conference, we are going to get our attendees is the right mood by having a LIVE Twitter party! When it is all over, they will all have the knowledge of how to run their own party! Plus, we will be chatting with all of you and offering up some pretty awesome prizes to random WeBlog Twitter Party Participants!
Executive Gift Shoppe will be offering 4 prizes:
- Confetti Design Crystal Business Card Case (engraved!)
- Leather Passport Currency Wallet & Passport Holder (personalized!)
- Prima Leather Magnetic Money Clip Wallet (personalized!)
- The Azure Collection: Stainless Steel Business Card Case (engraved!)
Use the #WeBlogLIVE hashtag to find us on Twitter!
(NOTE: IF IT IS UNDERLINED, IT IS A CLICKABLE LINK!)
Twitter Party Prizes:
1. Overall Beauty – Bag full of make-up essentials!
Follow on Twitter @OverallBeauty
Overall Beauty, offering quality beauty products at prices we all can afford! We started offering other beauty products from other small companies on the web thinking that not everyone wants to pay the high prices of brands.. But still wants to be able to have the same high quality skincare and makeup. Its that information about us is why we are able to work these other smaller companies to offer the best high standard of skincare by being to talk with the owners. Organic and handcrafted products are so much better for you and better still when created when you order it not been sitting on a shelf for who knows how long.
2. Country Bobs – Gift Pack of Seasonings, BBQ Sauces, and Cookbook (2 winners!)
Follow on Twitter @CountryBobs
In 1968 Country Bob perfected the sauce of his dreams. After years of giving the sauce to friends and family he began to sell it in 1977. The reaction was overwhelming just as it is today. Almost everyone who tries Country Bob’s All Purpose Sauce becomes a lifelong user. And why not, it is the perfect complement to practically any meal set on your table.
3. Cargo Handbag Hooks – Cargo Handbag Hook
Follow on Twitter @cargohooks
Car•go Handbag Hooks was inspired by a common occurrence that most every lady can relate to at one time or another . . . watching the contents of your purse spill out as your bag topples over in the car while you’re driving. It’s never fun, and its always an inconvenience! Car•go Handbag Hooks were created with just that nuisance in mind. A Car•go hook not only secures your bag in its place, but it also provides a bit of fashion forward ‘jewelry’ and décor for your car’s interior.
4. Corel Software – Corel 4 Painter Essentials
Follow on Twitter @CorelPainter
Photo-painting, drawing and painting software. Easily sketch, paint and turn your photos into paintings with this creative home digital art studio. A wide selection of brushes, paints, pens and paper textures lets you add unique touches to photos, create cards and scrapbooks, and complete other fun projects.
5. Corel Software – Corel Video Studio Pro X3
Follow on Twitter @CorelSoftware
HD video-editing software with DVD and Blu-ray™ authoring. Work as fast as your creativity moves you with Corel® VideoStudio® Pro X3—HD video-editing software for serious movie making fun. Now twice as fast, it has everything you need to import, edit and share standard or HD movies and DVDs. Start with an amazing new collection of professionally designed templates from RevoStock® and real-time, studio-quality effects. Stay on the creative track with a huge palette of intuitive and powerful video-editing tools. Then share your story everywhere, from YouTube™ to Blu-ray and everything in between.
6. Kuru Footwear – 1 Pair of Shoes, Winner’s Choice!
Follow on Twitter @Kuru_Footwear
Kuru shoes are built on the World’s Most Anatomical Midsole for active footwear. This patent-pending technology is the most ergonomic and anatomically correct active midsole available. Designed to perform under all conditions, this technology will enhance any active pursuit. Whether you’re traveling, walking, hiking, or casually strolling across town, Kuru will take you there.
7. Jill Kirsh Color – On-The-Go Mini Make Up Kit customized for YOU!
Follow on Twitter @JillKirshColor
Jill Kirsh began her career in the 1980’s, when her unique approach to image consulting won her the nickname of “Hollywood’s Guru of Hue.” Creating customized consultations and programs to meet the needs of both corporate and private clients, Jill has consulted with thousands of women (and men!) around the world including well-known musicians, actors, news anchors and business leaders.
8. Mom’s Best Naturals – Choice of 4 full-sized Cereals (2 winners)
Follow on Twitter @momsbestcereal
There’s nothing artificial, no saturated fat or hydrogenated oils, no high fructose corn syrup. We put the highest quality into our cereals while keeping costs as low as possible. Our commitment to you goes beyond the natural goodness of our cereal. We strive to make choices that benefit families, enhance our communities and sustain the environment.
9. Pingo.com International Calling Cards (2 winners)
Follow on Twitter: Consumer: @TelephoneCard and/or Affiliate Marketing: @TelecomAgents
Pingo is a service of iBasis, one of the world’s leading international long-distance carriers. The iBasis network is your assurance of superior quality and reliability—in addition to the most competitive rates out there
10. Noodle Talk – Journaling, Conversation, Blog Post Prompts (3 winners)
Hundreds of edifying, energizing, extraordinarily entertaining questions on the subject everyone knows best — themselves!
11. Ever Bamboo – Fridge + Freezer and Shoe Deodorizers (2 winners)
Follow on Twitter @everbamboo
Due to the growth characteristics of moso bamboo, millions of tiny holes are created as the plant densifies as it matures, a process taking approximately five years. It is these tiny holes that ultimately give the resulting bamboo charcoal its revolutionary abilities as both a deodorizer and dehumidifier. These benefits have been enjoyed for more than five centuries in Asia.
12. BusyBodyBook – 2010-2011 Personal & Family Grid Organizer
Follow on Twitter @BusyBodyBooks
The perfect tools for EVERY busy mom juggling multiple & hectic schedules. Plan & Coordinate with BBB’s Weekly GRID
13. Nicole Miller – Full-sized (3.4 fl. Oz.) Perfume (2 winners)
Follow on Twitter @NicoleMillerNYC
Nicole Miller is a fashion designer with a modern, ageless aesthetic. Her silhouettes are artfully draped to achieve a unique body consciousness. Her signature is feminine, sexy and refined.
14. The Dirt Diva – “Talking Dirt” Gardening Book, Author autographed! (2 winners)
15. Reduce WaterWeek – Bottle Set (2 winners)
Reduce WaterWeek is a 5 bottle set of refillable water bottles that comes in a handy fridge tray, which keeps it neat and convenient in your fridge. Just fill them up, and you have a cold water bottle to grab on your way out the door. We are passionate about helping people ditch the disposables and this is an easy way to do it. They retail for a reasonable $19.99 online and are BPA free.
16. Youthful Essentials by Sun Country Naturals – Hyaluronic Gel Sample (2 winners)
At Sun Country Naturals, we take great pride in our products, and stand behind them 100%. Customer satisfaction and maintaining the highest level of quality is of upmost importance to us. We maintain premium standards for production and use only top quality USP-grade ingredients.
17. BeeCology – Travel-sized lotion and lip balm (2 winners)
We create every product ourselves — never outsourcing it to contract manufacturers like many other seemingly charming all-natural product companies may. Maybe you do not care whether we are above-board or not. Maybe all you care about are shampoos, conditioners, lotions and lip balms that feel good, smell wonderful, and do right by your body. In which case, we’ ll get along just fine.
18. Minute Rice – Gift Bag of Goodies (2 winners)
With MINUTE Rice in your pantry, you will always have a delicious starting point to quick and easy recipes everyone will love!
19. LaTortilla Factory – Corn Tortillas (2 winners)
There is not a single drop of partially hydrogenated or fully hydrogenated oils anywhere in our manufacturing plant, which means there are absolutely NO trans-fats in any of our products!
20. Two Moms Designs – Frugal I want it All: Blogger $85 or Frugal I want it All: Wordpress $100
The blog design above includes:
- Header design
- Background
- Button
- Sidebar image
- Favicon
- Custom signature
- Three column
- Post divider
- Custom sidebar font.
21. Two Moms Designs – Move, Header, and Theme Customization: $125
We’ll move your blog and all of your posts to Wordpress, implement a fantastic new custom header, and customize a theme (or your existing theme if you wish) to leave you with the blog of your dreams, leaving you free to create the fabulous content your readers love.
Syndicated eco-columnist and Master Gardener Annie Spiegelman offers practical tips on organic gardening, composting and planting along with guidance and gripes on marriage, motherhood and that so-called ‘having it all.’ As your cynically optimistic horticultural host, Spiegelman offers positive reinforcement and moral support from a gardener who’s made all the mistakes, and has lived to tell how to make peace with snails, fungi, bacteria and…your boyfriend.
Whew!! It’s going to be HUGE party! Plus, we have other companies that are wanting to participate, but we are awaiting info or prizes from them. We will add them as we get it. 
WHEN: The Twitter Party will be on Sunday May 16th at 8pm – 10pm EST!
WHERE: Follow hashtag #weBlogLIVE to keep up.
Also, be sure to follow the WeBlog Focus Group Gals:
@Momof3boys3702, @Its_Jyl, @SouthernPlate, @earlsdaughter, @dewgin, @ThriftMamaBee, @CutestKidEver, @BTHM1, @89linz
To R.S.V.P: Simply leave your Twitter ID and link in the Linky Tool Below. Make your twitter link look like: http://twitter.com/Its_Jyl so that we don’t have to copy and paste.
For a BONUS entry: Write a post about the Twitter Party, include a link to this post so they can sign up AND include a link to our main party sponsor: www.executivegiftshoppe.com Then, come back here and leave your link in the Linky Tools below and include a DIRECT LINK to the post.
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Are you stuck on those last minute gifts that you need to buy?
Let T.J.Maxx help!
They have some awesome gift ideas for ANYONE on your list!
That World Traveler that you love so much would be thrilled to have one of these hard sided suitcases. And they are a FRACTION of the price that I have seen them other places. And I mean really…who could resist, it is even in my color!
For the Beauty Queen in your life! They had such a cute display of all sorts of ideas for the Beauty Product lover. One of my favorite items in the display was the above box they had filled with some great products but my absolute favorite?
Is that not the cutest thing? It is no bigger than my hand. Also would be great for travel!
For the sports enthusiast or the environmentally conscious on your list they have these:
All sorts of neat colors and patterns.
For the Cook (please keep me in mind…see the orange one?)
For the Coffee Lover! Yummm
For the Fashionista!
These ideas are just a few of the many that we came across. As I said before, they have something for everyone. Toys, Sweaters, Shoes, Purses…you name it, they have it all at very reasonable prices that make Santa very, very happy.
What did I walk away with? Well here, let me show you:
Hardcase Wallet for Erin (something she has been wanting for quiet some time).
Shirt for my niece.
Orange shirt, Sweater and Pants for me.
Yes, I know…but I couldn’t resist. And there are two other items that I can’t show because the recipients read my blog and I wouldn’t want to give any surprises away!
Finally, to help with the holiday spirit and to send out a reminder as to why off-price is the better way to Christmas shop on any budget, Marshalls and T.J. Maxx have joined together for a “Carol-oke” contest. One lucky person will win a $5,000 holiday shopping spree – just for singing their favorite holiday tune! You can find the contest on YouTube’s specially-created “Caroling Channel”, www.youtube.com/jointhecarolers. There, you can select from one of three carols, create your own “Carol-oke” video and upload for entry into the contest. For each off-price “Carol-oke” video that is uploaded, a charity donation will be made. Please feel free to check out the site and spread the word!
I was supplied with a giftcard for the purpose of letting you all know what a great place TJ Maxx is to shop…especially for all your last minute gift giving needs this year!
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A few years ago, we realized it was time for a change. We needed to change to help ourselves, to help others, to help our planet. We watched An Inconvenient Truth, Who Killed the Electric Car, The 11th Hour (someone wrote in a magazine that Leonardo DiCaprio’s film made Al Gore’s film look like Happy Feet – they weren’t kidding) with fervor. We read about the perils many indigenous animals, like the polar bears, were experiencing because of global warming. We learned about the effects of carbon dioxide, pesticides, SLS, parabens, BPA, phthalates, GMOs, non-fair trade, non-fair labor companies, products that were tested on animals and a gaggle of other things that, well… scared our pants off.
Funky Green Machine began as an idea on our lips and grew to what you see today – Uncommon, Cool, green products that make us do backflips and you will too.
That is how they came about…now I am, going to show and tell you a little about WHAT they are about. They have a wide selection of eco-friendly products that you will adore. Things for everyone on your list this Christmas. Lets start with the Hip Monsters. In otherwords, the little ones in our lives. Funky Green Machine has the coolest sippy cups for them…
Each Klean Kanteen is made from 100% recyclable, high-quality, food grade stainless steel – needs no lining like other metal bottles! Sippy spout is made from polypropylene. Totally BPA-free, zero chemical leaching, no toxins. Your baby’s beverage will never taste funny. Great for little hands, easy to clean and even dishwasher-safe. I LOVE these! And the spout can be changed later to grow with the lil monsters as the transition from a sippy spout to a sports bottle. They also make larger versions for us bigger people.Check out all the other cool items they have for the little ones on your list this Christmas and see below for some great deals you can take advantage of between now and Dec. 2nd.
For the Groovy Chic in all of us they offer everything from bags to transportation. But this…
…this is to die for! The Pomegranate Soap smells and feels so good you almost want to eat it. I love how when I get out of the shower my whole bathroom smells like it. Antioxidant rich Pomegranate seed oil helps to fight free radicals that cause skin damage. It is also rich in Essential Fatty Acids which smooth, soften and moisturize deeper layers of the skin. Tilvee’s synergistic blend of citrus essential oils refreshes the skin and energizes your senses. Remember, great deals are below!!
For the Big Daddies in our lives…
…Unnecessary Roughness Skin Repair. Don’t get called for unnecessary roughness! This rich hand and body moisturizer is formulated with aloe vera to help heal and soothe irritated skin. Plant extracts sooth and condition and Vitamins A, B, C and E provide antioxidants to counteract the free-radical damage caused by sun and cold weather exposure. Spoil the Daddy in You!
And we can’t leave Fido out!
I love that these Hurley’s are tough and versatile. That is what we have to have in this house. Toss it, float it, chew it, love it! Introducing Hurley® from West Paw Design – Guaranteed dog tough! Designed to be recyclable and to create virtually no waste during their manufacturing process. Hurley is all the fun of a ball and a bone in one durable toy.
Check out Funky Green Machine to see all the eco-friendly yet cool products they have to offer. And say Hello to Twig and Tank while you are there, they are pretty cool and hip themselves. Now, for the deals I told oyu about….
We heart you and are offering 40% off the following brands:
- Circles and Squares: Ultra-hip onesies and tees made with fair labor that will make your soul fly
- Fierce Hugs: Whimsical organic onesies and tees that will make you and your little one squeal with delight
- Klean Kanteen: Stainless steel bottle with no BPA or leaching – drink your water without fear of toxic chemicals
- The Spoiled Mama: All natural, organic, cruelty-free skincare products that will make your face smile
- thinkbaby: Baby bottles and feeding sets that are BPA-free, Phthalate-free and lead-free – keep your baby safe
- Tilvee: Eco-ethical skincare that will renew your skin
- Tiny Revolutionary: Onesies and tees that rock
Please use discount code welovegreenfriday. Discount will be taken off during checkout. Offer ends on December 2, 2009. While supplies last.
Funky Green Machine did provide sample product for this review. I was in no other way compensated. I just happen to love Funky Green Machine and the opinions stated are my own. Please remember that individual results may vary.
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From the time that we are born music has a huge impact on our lives. It influences us and helps us develop in ways that we may or may not know. Baby Genius knows that music makes a difference and they have acted upon that knowledge with innovative, entertaining products featuring music as a core-learning tool. Engaging and encouraging children to communicate, connect, discover, and express themselves.
Baby Genius proudly presents its new developmental toy line. These musically inspired role-play toys feature all of your favorite Baby Genius characters and make perfect gifts for the little ones in your life. Some of my favorites are…
The All in One Musical Band featuring Frankie tambourine, two Tempo maracas, a Vinko flute and a drum with two colorful drumsticks. Your budding musician can play their favorite instrument and march along. Once playtime is over all the instruments store inside the drum for easy clean-up and storage.
The Singing School Bus will help your child get prepared and excited about school. It plays “Wheels on the Bus” and all the characters are removable for extended play. The bus has rolling wheels making it fun for your little one to push around while singing along.
I LOVE Tempo’s Musical Broom! It makes sweeping along with Mom or Dad fun. The easy to push button located on the handle activates 3 phrases, realistic sweeping sounds and Tempo’s great tune. And once the cleaning is done you can press Tempo’s nose to hear him giggle about a job well done.
Baby Genius has many other great toys, DVD’s, and CD’s for children ages 6 months to 2 years, making playtime educational and fun. Check out Baby Genius for perfect gifts for the little joys in your life this Holiday season.
Baby Genius provided a product for this post. All opinions are those of my own.
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