Nature's Gate Moisture Liquid Soap Giveaway

I'm happy to bring Laughing Lindsay readers a review and giveaway from Nature's Gate! "Nature's Gate is a company dedicated to developing personal care products based upon botanical remedies. Our philosophy is derived from combining decades-old wisdom rich in botanical, herbal and floral treatments with modern ingredients and formulations. We bring our 30 year legacy of health and beauty expertise to you with a range of products that address personal care needs from the inside out. We are proud to bring you, the consumer, the highest level of integrity and value. Using all-natural herbs and pH-balanced formulas, each product is carefully formulated to deliver the many benefits of each unique botanical blend. All of our products reflect ongoing efforts to preserve the earths natural resources by being environmentally friendly and cruelty-free."



I received the Herbal Moisturizing Lotion for All Skin Types. It "provides instant moisture, leaving skin feeling pampered and smooth. A unique blend of natural emollients and soothing botanicals bring comfort and nourishment to dry skin. Avocado and Jojoba Oils along with Aloe Vera, Cucumber and Ivy help hydrate and provide natural fortification against the drying elements of the environment. This lotion is ideal for everyday use to help maintain supple, silky-soft skin."

I liked this lotion because it left my skin feeling really soft. It smelled ok, too. However, the pump got broken during shipment. So, I had to be careful when using it and try not to spill it. It is a very nice lotion.

I also got the Oatmeal Velvet Moisture Liquid Soap!, which "was developed to gently and effectively remove dirt while delivering nourishing hydration so hands are never left tight or dry, even after frequent washing. Oatmeal and Calendula are combined with our exclusive blend of 7 Natural Moisture Boosters to deliver deep soothing moisture while creating a rich, creamy lather. Delivers great value, dispensing 250+ pumps (washes) per bottle. Ideal for sensitive skin."



I really like this soap. It smells nice and it feels wonderful! You can actually tell from the consistency of the soap that it's moisturizing! It's not your typical liquid soap. It's not watery like most. It's actually pretty thick for a soap. It left my hands feeling great! My hand didn't feel dry or tight after usage. It's a very good soap!

WIN! THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED!

Nature's Gate is giving one reader a bottle of the Oatmeal Velvet Moisture Liquid Soap!

To enter: Go to Nature's Gate and tell me what your favorite product is.

(Make sure your email address is in the comment or is easily accessible via your blog profile or blog itself. I need to be able to contact you!)

This entry is mandatory, if you do not do #1, you cannot do the "extra" entries. Comments like "enter me" will not be eligible!

Extra Entries

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1. Follow me on Twitter (let me know in a comment).
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7. Enter another one of my contests (Come back and tell me which one. You can get only one extra entry, no matter how many different giveaways you enter.)
8. For 3 extra entries, take the survey on Laughing Lindsay (let me know in 3 separate comments).

Giveaway ends on April 14 at 11:59 pm EST.

The winner will be chosen via random number generator the next day and notified by email. If I don't hear back from the winner within 48 hours of sending the winning email, I'll pick another.

GOOD LUCK!

*Open to US residents only

Carolina Pad Spring Break Road Trip Giveaway

What are you doing for spring break 2010? Do you want to take a “Road Trip” with Carolina Pad? I'm excited to introduce you to the first collection from their new Studio C brand – Road Trip. It’s hip, trendy and cool – sure to be a hit with everyone! I received a lovely pack from Carolina Pad containing these products (which are pictured above):

· 2 Road Trip spiral-less notebooks

· 2 Road Trip personal notebooks

· 2 Road Trip two-pocket folders

I actually received my pack from Carolina Pad during the week of my spring break! I really like these products! They have a really fun and young design! I'm a fan of butterflies, so this design is great. I also like that it comes in 2 different background colors!

I like the spiral-less notebooks because the ends of the spirals tend to get caught on things. This also keeps me from having little bits of paper sticking out of the spiral. I also like the personal notebooks because they are the perfect size for me to make all of my wonderful lists! They are so cute! The two-pocket folders are also handy for an education major because I have to keep up with so many papers!

WIN! THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED!

Carolina Pad is offering one reader a Road Trip pack of their own!

To enter: Go to Carolina Pad and tell me which other product you would most like to own.

(Make sure your email address is in the comment or is easily accessible via your blog profile or blog itself. I need to be able to contact you!)

This entry is mandatory, if you do not do #1, you cannot do the "extra" entries. Comments like "enter me" will not be eligible!

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7. Add my blog button to your blog or add my blog to your blogroll(leave blog link).
8. Enter another one of my contests (Come back and tell me which one. You can get only one extra entry, no matter how many different giveaways you enter.)
9. For 3 extra entries, take the survey on Laughing Lindsay (let me know in 3 separate comments).
10. Become a Carolina Pad Facebook Fan (come back and tell me).
11. Tell me about your favorite road trip/spring break memories.


Giveaway ends on April 9 at 11:59 pm EST.

The winner will be chosen via random number generator the next day and notified by email. If I don't hear back from the winner within 48 hours of sending the winning email, I'll pick another.

GOOD LUCK!

*Open to US residents only and if you have won a Carolina Pad giveaway in the past 90 days you are not eligible for this giveaway.

Disclaimer: I received a free Road Trip pack for this review. No other compensation was received. The opinions expressed are my own.

Some Recent Giveaway Winners

The winner of the UPrinting.com Rolled Canvas Print Giveaway is comment #22! Congrats Sue! You will be receiving information about getting your prize from UPrinting.com.

Also, in case you were wondering here are some other recent Laughing Lindsay readers!

The Fibers.com $25 winner was Kimberly.

The Misikko flat iron winner was Kathy.

The Kroger $25 goes to Jessica.

Congrats everyone!

Cute Flip-Flops 4 a Cause

When I found the great company called Clips 4 A Cure, I had to do a review for them! They sell adorable hats, bows, hair clips, and flip-flops! The thing I like most is that 20% of all profits goes to the American Cancer Society! I really like that because my grandmother is a breast cancer survivor!

I was sent 2 hair bows/clips! The picture above shows one of them in my hair! I really like this one because of the way it just clips into my hair! I got this one and a pink one! They are so cute! I put this red one in my hair as soon as I opened the package and wore it all night! I really like them!

Now, you need to see how adorable their flip-flops are! I was sent a pair of flip-flops that have bows that you can change out! They sent me a pink pair and a purple pair! Here is the purple ones on one of my feet!



I think they are awesome. I must admit, the flip-flops seem to run a bit bigger than I'm used to. However, my usual size 10 fits pretty good. They are just a little bit longer. Other than that, they are great. They are also really comfortable! They are the perfect thing for the warmer weather.

Check out Clips 4 A Cure, just in time for spring!

Disclaimer: I received a pair of flip-flops and some hair clips free for this review. No other compensation was received. The opinions expressed are my own.

Pretty Guy and Eva Jewelry Plus Giveaway

I'm happy to bring you another jewelry review and giveaway. This one is unique! It's from Guy and Eva! With Guy and Eva you can earn rewards for hosting a Guy and Eva Jewelry Party! Rewards include exclusive hostess only pieces! You can also get and build up booking credits to get a lot of jewelry! You also get 50% off the jewelry purchase!



You can also become a Guy and Eva Jewelry Advisor where they have many options! You earn a minimum of 30% commission on every sale you make and grow that to over 50% as your business builds! You also receive commissions immediately at the time of sale

For this review, I received the Meredith necklace and earrings pictured here! I really like the necklace! It can go with many different outfits! It's an Enamel Pendant on a Synthetic Leather Strand(21-24.5" Necklace). The earrings are very unique, I've never seen anything like them! Both pieces are of very high quality. They look great and will certainly get you noticed!


WIN! THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED!

Guy and Eva is offering one lucky reader a Meredith necklace and earrings of their own!

To enter: Go to Guy and Eva and tell me what other piece of jewelry you like.

(Make sure your email address is in the comment or is easily accessible via your blog profile or blog itself. I need to be able to contact you!)

This entry is mandatory, if you do not do #1, you cannot do the "extra" entries. Comments like "enter me" will not be eligible!

Extra Entries

For each extra entry please post an additional comment!

1. Follow me on Twitter and Tweet about the contest (post link in comment).
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5. Add my blog button to your blog (leave blog link).
6. Enter another one of my contests (Come back and tell me which one. You can get only one extra entry, no matter how many different giveaways you enter.)
7. For 3 extra entries, take the survey on Laughing Lindsay (let me know in 3 separate comments).
8. Become a follower of Guy and Eva on Twitter (come back and comment to let me know).
10. Host a Guy and Eva jewelry party (let me know).
11. Become a Guy and Eva advisor (let me know).
12. Purchase an item from Guy and Eva (comment and let me know).

Giveaway ends on April 6 at 11:59 pm EST.

The winner will be chosen via random number generator the next day and notified by email. If I don't hear back from the winner within 48 hours of sending the winning email, I'll pick another.

GOOD LUCK!

*Open to US residents only

Disclaimer: I received a free necklace and earrings for this review. No other compensation was received. The opinions expressed are my own.

Delicious Nature's Path Granola Bars

You may recall that I have previously tried and reviewed some lovely breakfast products from Nature's Path. So, when I was offered the chance to review something else from them, I was very excited. I received 2 boxes of their new granola bar line!

Nature’s Path just launched a new granola bar line! They have new bars which include revamped old favorites and 2 delicious new flavors – Mmmaple Pecan and Berry Strawberry. The expanded bar line includes new two Flax Plus flavors which are excellent sources of Omega-3’s: Mmmaple Pecan – made with organic maple syrup, crunchy pecans and a drizzle of sweet, creamy icing and Berry Strawberry – a mix of organic strawberries and raspberries, topped off with just the right amount of real, creamy yogurt, along with Lotta Apricotta – chock full of dried apricots, roasted almonds and drizzled with real yogurt icing and Sunny Hemp – a blend of hempseed, flaxseed and sunflower seeds with juicy raisins.

Other flavorful options include:
• Peanut Buddy – peanut butter and whole roasted peanuts for a chewy bar with crunch.
• Peanut Choco – two of our favorite flavors, crunchy peanuts drizzled with dark chocolate.
• Chococonut – the perfect combination of dark chocolate chips and a hint of sweet, buttery, nutty coconut.
• Pumpkin-n-Spice – mineral-rich roasted pumpkin seeds and Omega-3 rich flaxseeds with a dash of cinnamon.

I received the 2 new flavors! I wasn't really sure what to expect with these granola bars because granola bars are sometimes very dry and tasteless. I first tried the Berry Strawberry because I love strawberries. I figured this one would be favorite. I must say it was very good! It's not dry and it tastes really good! I like the strawberry flavor and you can actually tell it has the real yogurt on it! This is a really good combination!

Next, I tried the Mmmaple Pecan. This one ended up being my favorite! It tastes so yummy! I like that it manages to taste sweet while being a granola bar. I was also pleased with the texture. It's not your average granola bar!

These bars are a smarter way to satisfy you sweet tooth! The granola bars are good for you and manage to taste good too!

Disclaimer: I received granola bar samples for this review. No other compensation was received. The opinions expressed are my own.

Extra Giveaway Entries

To get extra entries in all of the Laughing Lindsay giveaways, simply take the Laughing Lindsay survey with 9 questions! It will help me better understand what my readers want.

It does ask about Twitter entries! If you want daily tweets as entries (or if you do not) then you need to take the survey! They are actually pretty close, right now! Also, if you do not want more personal posts you need to take it (the people who want personal posts are currently way ahead).

To get more readers input, I'm allowing 3 extra entries in each giveaway until May 13 at 11:59 PM EST! Don't miss out on this unique chance for more giveaway entries!

Simply take the survey and leave 3 comments on the giveaway telling me you have taken it! If you have already taken the survey for the Kroger Gift Card Giveaway, just leave 2 more comments.

Fun Survey to Learn More About Me

I found this silly survey at One 2 Try and thought it looked like fun! Since most people that have taken my survey have said they would like to know more about me, I thought I'd take the survey! So, here goes! :)

*Where is your cell phone? Beside me.
*Your Hair? Is getting longer.
*Your Mother? She's probably at work.
*Your Father? I love him!
*Favorite Food? Something sweet, like a cupcake.
*Your Dream Last Night? I hardly ever remember my dreams. It also stormed here last night and I didn't sleep very well.
*Your Favorite Drink? It depends if/what I'm eating. Sweet Tea or something chocolate. Water is good, too.
*Your Dream/Goal? To become a teacher.
*What Room are you in? My dorm room.
*Your Hobby? Does blogging count?
*Your Fear? Oh, I have many.
*Where do you want to be in 6 years? I want to be teaching and moved out of my parents house. I'd like to be married, too. I'd like to have kids maybe in 7 years, not sure. :)
*Where were you last night? Here.
*Something that you aren’t? Perfect or skinny.
*Muffins? I like them!
*Wish List Item? A new camera.
*Where did you grow up? VA.
*Last thing you did? I just got back to the room from taking an economics test.
*What are you wearing? Jeans and a t-shirt (I'm usually wearing this).
*Your TV? Is not currently on. It was on before class because I like to listen to music while getting ready in the morning (am I weird?).
*Your pets? I have a Siberian Husky at home.
*Your Life? Is good.
*Your Mood? Content.
*Missing someone? Always.
*Vehicle? I hate driving. However, I do have a car to drive (I obviously don't own it, my parents do :) )
*Something you’re not wearing? Socks or shoes.
*Your favorite store? It depends what I'm shopping for.
*Your favorite color? Blue, if you can't tell!
*When was the last time you laughed? Last night.
*Last time you cried? Hmm... not sure actually.
*Your best friend? My boyfriend.
*One place that I go to over and over? Home.
*Favorite place to eat? That's a toughie! How about my favorite cook? That would have been my grandma. My uncle is a good cook, too (I know you will read this and I'm talking about you)! :)

Feel free to tell me what you think (if you are the same way or not)! Also, I'd love to see your answers!

Aeropostale - Family and Friends Weekend

Well, it seems to finally be getting warmer! This means that we can wear cute shorts, dresses, and capris! Plus, I can bring out my favorite flip-flops! Yay! One of my favorite places to shop for clothing is Aeropostale. They carry this adorable dress pictured! I think it looks cute!

I'm a HUGE fan of their comfy hoodies! I've been wearing them for years! They always have the prettiest colors for hoodies! They are great to take along, now that it's warmer during the day, for when it's cooler at night. They are also great for lounging around in (or wearing to class). Isn't this one such a pretty color?


They even offer extended sizes and more color options online! They also carry online exclusives, like the Curvy Chelsea Medium Wash Jean. Aero even has sandals, bags, jewelry, and swimwear!

I wanted to let my readers know about Aeropostale this weekend because it's Aero's Friends and Family Weekend! You can get 30% off! Enter Promo Code FFMAR or PSFFMAR at check-out for discount to be applied. Discount will be applied prior to any tax and shipping charges. May not be combined with any other discounts. Ends 11:59 PM EST on 3/21/10.



Disclaimer: I received a free gift card for this post. No other compensation was received. The opinions expressed are my own.

Horizon Organic Lowfat Chocolate Milk Review and Giveaway

I don't about you, but I love chocolate milk. I recently tried some Horizon Organic Lowfat Chocolate Milk. This milk is really good for you. It has DHA Omega-3, which provides a great tasting and easy way to add calcium and DHA to your family’s diet. DHA Omega-3 is an important nutrient that helps support heart, brain and eye health, and it’s available in lowfat half gallons.

DHA belongs to a category of healthy fatty acids known as Omega-3's. Found in high concentrations in the tissues of the brain and eye, DHA Omega-3 is thought to help support healthy function in these areas. DHA has also been shown to help support heart health.

I had never had organic milk before and I wasn't sure how it would taste. However, I was pleasantly surprised! The chocolate milk still has a really good taste to it! It tastes like regular chocolate milk, to me! I really like that it tastes so good and it's better for me!

I must admit that I had a little trouble finding the chocolate milk. I would highly recommend using the Horizon Dairy's store locator. I found out that the chocolate milk is only available at Kroger near me. I don't really live that close to a Kroger (I mean it's not far away, but there are many grocery stores between me and a Kroger) and I had never been in one. FYI: this milk is found in their organic or whatever they call it section of the store (not the dairy/milk section). :) I will say that it is worth finding!

WIN! THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED!

Horizon Dairy is offering 2 readers 4 total coupons (2 coupons would be for a free half gallon of the Horizon Organic lowfat Chocolate Milk with DHA Omega-3 and 2 coupons for $1 off a half gallon of the same milk) each!

To enter: Go to Horizon Dairy and tell me what your favorite product is.

(Make sure your email address is in the comment or is easily accessible via your blog profile or blog itself. I need to be able to contact you!)

This entry is mandatory, if you do not do #1, you cannot do the "extra" entries. Comments like "enter me" will not be eligible!

Extra Entries

For each extra entry please post an additional comment!

1. Follow me on Twitter and Tweet about the contest (post link in comment).
2. Blogging about the contest (post link in comment).
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5. Add my blog button to your blog (leave blog link).
6. Enter another one of my contests (Come back and tell me which one. You can get only one extra entry, no matter how many different giveaways you enter.)

Giveaway ends on March 31 at 11:59 pm EST.

The winner will be chosen via random number generator the next day and notified by email. If I don't hear back from the winner within 48 hours of sending the winning email, I'll pick another.

GOOD LUCK!

*Open to US residents only

Disclaimer: I received 2 coupons for free chocolate milk for this review. No other compensation was received. The opinions expressed are my own.

Money Savvy Pig piggy bank Review

"One slot piggy banks have been around for....centuries. But the world has changed. Now we have a highly sophisticated financial system, a system whose complexity has outstripped the ability of most adults, many of whom grapple with credit card debt, even bankruptcy.

Personal finance education needs to start young. How? With the same universally loved childhood toy, the piggy bank....but with a 21st century twist! The Money Savvy Pig piggy bank has four chambers, one for each of the four money management choices a child should be taught from the time they are small. They are SAVE, SPEND, DONATE, and INVEST."

I received a Money Savvy Pig a long time ago (longer than I'm willing to admit) and have been meaning to review it. I think it's a great idea! Depending on what grade I end up teaching, I think this could be used in my classroom to teach kids about money and how to save. It could also work for a token system economy for classroom management.

I like how it introduces kids to the ideas of investing and donating. I wish I could donate more. I've never really invested in anything. However, in this economy, I feel that it's a good idea to make kids aware of both.

I love how the pig comes in multiple colors! This can make children more interested, if you get them one in their favorite color. I just think this a great idea!

Disclaimer: I received a piggy bank for free for this review. No other compensation was received. The opinions expressed are my own.

How to Never Look Fat Again Review and Giveaway

Charla Krupp has done more than 100 style segments on The Today Show and she has appeared on Good Morning America, Oprah, The View, Dateline NBC, and has been a regular on The E! Channel and Home Shopping Network. She was beauty director of Glamour, editor of In Style, beauty editor for People's Style Watch and executive editor of Shop Etc. Magazine. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, InStyle, Glamour, Shop Etc., People, Cosmopolitan, The Chicago Tribune, USA Today, and Time. Currently, Charla writes a monthly fashion column for More Magazine called Fashion For Grownups.

The new groundbreaking style-guide from bestseller author Charla Krupp on how to look 10 pounds lighter, 10 years younger and 10 times sexier every day, all year--in summer, winter, at the gym, even in a swimsuit!

I was very excited to receive this book to review! I especially enjoyed the chapter on "Buddha belly" since almost all women get a belly at some point in time. I also liked the tips for dealing with back fat and muffin top. I think there's a chapter for every woman's needs. There is even a chapter about having a wide face!

I liked learning which fabrics, colors, and styles make women look fat. Charla also tells you the absolute best shades, shapes, and brilliant buys to make the pounds invisible. She even included sections on workout gear and swimwear! This is a great book for any women who has ever wondered how to look less fat (which is almost every woman).

WIN! THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED!

3 readers can win a copy of How to Never Look Fat again!

To enter: Tell me which area of your body you're most concerned about looking fat in.

(Make sure your email address is in the comment or is easily accessible via your blog profile or blog itself. I need to be able to contact you!)

This entry is mandatory, if you do not do #1, you cannot do the "extra" entries. Comments like "enter me" will not be eligible!

Extra Entries

For each extra entry please post an additional comment!

1. Follow me on Twitter and Tweet about the contest (post link in comment).
2. Blogging about the contest (post link in comment).
3. Follow my blog and tell me (or tell me if you already are).
4. Subscribe to my blog’s feed and tell me (or tell me if you already do).
5. Add my blog button to your blog (leave blog link).
6. Enter another one of my contests (Come back and tell me which one. You can get only one extra entry, no matter how many different giveaways you enter.)

Giveaway ends on March 30 at 11:59 pm EST.

The winner will be chosen via random number generator the next day and notified by email. If I don't hear back from the winner within 48 hours of sending the winning email, I'll pick another.

GOOD LUCK!

*Only residents of the U.S. or Canada are eligible to win. No P.O. Boxes.

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of How to Never Look Fat Again for free for this review. No other compensation was received. The opinions expressed are my own.

The LOFT Spring Style Event

One of the perks of being a Lucky Alpha Shopper is that I was invited to attend Ann Taylor Loft's Spring Style Event at my nearest Loft! So, my mother and I went to the Loft, for the first time, and had a great time! During their Spring Style Event, there was good deals and free refreshments. The refreshments were really nice! They had Cheryl & Co. cookies and brownies! YUMMY! They also had bottled water!

The Loft had a 30% off all regular priced items that day and this made for some great deals! I had been given a gift card for The Loft and managed to get 4 shirts for $50! I got two t-shirts in beautiful colors that were originally 2 for $25, but got them 30% off! I also got 2 wonderful shirts from the clearance section! As I was browsing through the great clothes, one customer said to me "Such great prices; I can't decide what to do." I kid you not. I didn't know her, but it was obvious that everyone was having a good time and enjoying the deals.

I must say that I really like some of the Loft's clothing. It's fashionable, but not revealing. Their clothes are perfect for teachers and observing! The LOFT even has a LOFT loves teachers program to give teachers a discount on their purchases! I think I found a store that I'll be returning to in the future!

Disclaimer: I was invited to their Spring Style Event and received a free gift card for this review and as part of being a Lucky Alpha Shopper. No other compensation was received. The opinions expressed are my own.

UPrinting.com Rolled Canvas Print Giveaway

I'm excited to bring my readers another giveaway from UPrinting, a Print Online company that offers a wide range of products. Everything is customizable and reasonably priced. They sell business cards, bookmarks, stickers, and posters!

They even offer Artist Canvas! They are thick, high quality artist canvas with a matte finish. Poly-cotton blend makes this canvas ultra durable. Stretched orders are coated with eco-friendly protective satin coating.

WIN! THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED!

UPrinting is offering one Laughing Lindsay reader:

a 16x20 rolled canvas with FREE UPS Ground Shipping in the US!

To enter: Tell me what you get printed on the artist canvas, if you won.

(Make sure your email address is in the comment or is easily accessible via your blog profile or blog itself. I need to be able to contact you!)

This entry is mandatory, if you do not do #1, you cannot do the "extra" entries. Comments like "enter me" will not be eligible!
Extra Entries

For each extra entry please post an additional comment!

1. Follow @uprinting on twitter (come back and tell me).
2. Follow me on Twitter and Tweet about the contest (post link in comment).
3. Blogging about the contest (post link in comment).
4. Follow my blog and tell me (or tell me if you already are).
5. Subscribe to my blog’s feed and tell me (or tell me if you already do).
6. Add my blog button to your blog (leave blog link).
7. Enter another one of my contests (Come back and tell me which one. You can get only one extra entry, no matter how many different giveaways you enter.)

Giveaway ends on March 25 at 11:59 pm EST.

The winner will be chosen via random number generator the next day and notified by email. If I don't hear back from the winner within 48 hours of sending the winning email, I'll pick another.

GOOD LUCK!

*Open to US residents only

Disclaimer: I will be receiving a poster print for posting this giveaway.

World Kidney Day - Spreading the Word

As you may know, I don't usually post things that don't involve a product review or giveaway. However, I have decided to post something today that is neither one of those things. It is about something that is very dear to me, World Kidney Day. Today, March 11, is World Kidney Day! March is also National Kidney Month!

My dad was on dialysis for many years and actually received a kidney transplant 2 years ago. That is why I want to share with my readers this short little video from NBC and make readers more aware of their kidneys.

From the World Kidney Day website, I want to share with you the 7 Golden Rules or several easy ways to reduce the risk of developing these kidney disease.

1. Keeping fit and active.

2. Keep regular control of your blood sugar level

3. Monitor your blood pressure

4. Eat healthy and keep your weight in check

5. Do not smoke

6. Do not take over-the-counter pills on a regular basis

7. Check your kidney function if you have one or more of the 'high risk' factors

Feel free to test your knowledge about kidneys. I scored a 92% on the test; I missed one question! I didn't know how many liters of blood the kidneys filter every day (I guess I should have watched the video first).

You can also take the Kidney Quiz from the National Kidney Foundation for a chance to win a book! It has some of the same questions as the quiz above, but it also has some different ones.

Disclaimer: No compensation was received for this post. The opinions expressed are my own.

Kroger Gift Card Giveaway

Saving money on groceries is top of mind these days, and with the Cart Buster Savings Event EXCLUSIVELY at Kroger and the Kroger Family of Stores, the prices are so low you can stock up on all your favorite brands without breaking the bank (though you might bust your cart!)

From now through March 14th, shop the Cart Buster Savings Event and find the hottest prices around on your favorite name-brand products in over 60 categories at the Kroger Family of Stores, which includes Kroger, Ralph’s, King Soopers, City Market, Dillons, Smith’s, Fry’s, QFC, Baker’s, Owen’s, Jay C Food Stores, Hilander, Gerbes, Food4Less, Pay Less Super Markets and Scott’s Food & Pharmacy.

Here are just a few of the great brands participating in the event: Honey Nut Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Hamburger Helper, Yoplait, Progresso, Totino’s, Green Giant, Cascadian Farm, Tide, Charmin, Bounty, Pampers, Pantene, Crest, Iams, Febreze, Old Spice and many more!



WIN! THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED!

Thanks to the Kroger Family of Stores, General Mills, and MyBlogSpark you can win a $25 gift card to Kroger!

To enter: Share what you plan to stock up on while the prices are so low at Kroger.

(Make sure your email address is in the comment or is easily accessible via your blog profile or blog itself. I need to be able to contact you!)

This entry is mandatory, if you do not do #1, you cannot do the "extra" entries. Comments like "enter me" will not be eligible!
Extra Entries

For each extra entry please post an additional comment!

1. Follow me on Twitter and Tweet about the contest (post link in comment).
2. Blogging about the contest (post link in comment).
3. Follow my blog and tell me (or tell me if you already are).
4. Subscribe to my blog’s feed and tell me (or tell me if you already do).
5. Add my blog button to your blog (leave blog link).
6. Enter another one of my contests (Come back and tell me which one. You can get only one extra entry, no matter how many different giveaways you enter.)
7. Edit: For 3 extra entries, take the survey on Laughing Lindsay (let me know in 3 separate comments).

Giveaway ends on March 22 at 11:59 pm EST.

The winner will be chosen via random number generator the next day and notified by email. If I don't hear back from the winner within 48 hours of sending the winning email, I'll pick another.

GOOD LUCK!

*Open to US residents only

Disclaimer: The Kroger Family of Stores and General Mills provided me with a gift card, information, and giveaway through MyBlogSpark. No other compensation was received. The opinions expressed are my own.

Grab A Cup Award from One 2 Try

I'm very surprised and happy to receive another blog award! However, this is a different type of a blog award. Rita from One 2 Try created her own blog award to give blogs that make her "want to Grab a Cup to Stay for a Spell." She says "It is for those blogs that I find myself wanting to read and read and read. For those blogs that I love the writing, the stories, the pictures and everything else going on with it. You make me want to Grab A Cup and enjoy the whole cup while reading your blog! You make me want to Stay for a Spell!"

After receiving several blog awards, including one from me, Rita created the Grab A Cup Award. She created it because she didn't like the pressure of having to pass on an award, which I totally understand. This award doesn't have any rules, making it a very special award to receive.

She has since given this great award to Laughing Lindsay. Thank you so much Rita! I love your blog and am very flattered by this! I can't believe that you gave it to me. I mean I've been reading and admiring your blog for sometime now and this is a true surprise. Thank you so much!

Laughing Lindsay Survey

Hello everyone! I've created a Laughing Lindsay survey to better understand what my readers want. Please take a moment to answer 9 simple questions and influence the future of Laughing Lindsay.

Thanks!

Fibers.com I Heart Shirt Review and Giveaway

I'm excited to post my 2nd opportunity from Business 2 Blogger. This time it's from Fibers.com. Fibers gives users the opportunity to design and order personalized products, such as custom t-shirts, hoodies, and a variety of other clothing items. They even offer mom t-shirts. I was especially excited to spot their teacher t-shirts. Their powerful yet simple tools allow anyone to create a truly unique look in minutes for any occasion. Their "I Heart" t-shirt designs are completely customizable and give you the opportunity to show off what you love!

I was able to make my own "I Heart" shirt for review. Can you guess what I choose to heart? Cupcakes! Here is a picture of my shirt!



I loved how I got to pick between different fonts for the "I" and the "heart". I was also really happy to see that they actually had clipart of a cupcake! However, you can just spell out a name or word (which I had thought about doing). The shirt is soft and warm! I really like my shirt. It's so nice and it's totally me!

WIN! THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED!

Fibers is sponsoring a "What you love and why you would wear it everywhere - 'I Heart ____' Shirt Giveaway" where you can win a $25 voucher to create your own I Heart shirt!

To enter: Go to Fibers and tell me what you love and would get on your shirt.

(Make sure your email address is in the comment or is easily accessible via your blog profile or blog itself. I need to be able to contact you!)

This entry is mandatory, if you do not do #1, you cannot do the "extra" entries. Comments like "enter me" will not be eligible!

Extra Entries

For each extra entry please post an additional comment!
1. Follow @fibers on twitter (come back and tell me).
2. Follow me on Twitter and Tweet about the contest (post link in comment).
3. Blogging about the contest (post link in comment).
4. Follow my blog and tell me (or tell me if you already are).
5. Subscribe to my blog’s feed and tell me (or tell me if you already do).
6. Add my blog button to your blog (leave blog link).
7. Enter another one of my contests (Come back and tell me which one. You can get only one extra entry, no matter how many different giveaways you enter.)
8. Become a fan of Fibers on Facebook.

Giveaway ends on March 24 at 11:59 pm EST.

The winner will be chosen via random number generator the next day and notified by email. If I don't hear back from the winner within 48 hours of sending the winning email, I'll pick another.

GOOD LUCK!

*Open to US residents only

Disclaimer: I received a shirt for free for this review. No other compensation was received. The opinions expressed are my own.

Artistry in Motion Ad

Artistry in Motion is a lovely site that offers many confetti and streamer options for all great parties. They even carry wedding confetti! They are a good choice for any party’s needs!


Disclaimer: This is a sponsored ad from PayPerPost. The opinions expressed are my own.

The Memory Thief by Rachel Keener Review

As you may have noticed, I haven't posted a book review this semester yet. That's because I'm currently enrolled in two reading intensive course - Politics of the US and Literature for Children and Young Adults. I've been meaning to post this review for sometime now... Sorry for the delay! I'm glad for my first review of the semester to be about a book with a storyline that takes place in my part of the country!

Brilliant young novelist Rachel Keener interweaves the coming-of-age stories of two young women, each on a twisting journey from very different but equally troubling pasts that will lead to a shared future. "When Angel sets fire to her childhood home, it isn't the end--it's the beginning. Left with nothing but a few memories in her pocket, Angel escapes into the fields of tobacco, the only place she has ever felt safe. Hidden by those green-gold leaves, she sets her eyes on the mountains and believes someone waits for her there. Angel will do whatever she has to until she finds her. She longs to empty her pockets, hand over the answers to what became of her, and whisper, This is my story.

As Angel journeys toward the mountains, Hannah is struggling to tell her own story. The daughter of missionaries who follow the rules of a small and strict religious sect, modesty is prized above all else. Wearing floor length polyester skirts, and never cutting her hair, Hannah is forced to live a separate life from her peers. Until the summer her family moves to James Island, South Carolina. Slowly, Hannah begins to escape the confines of her strict upbringing, and soon makes a choice that will forever change the course of her life.

As these two women's paths connect, Hannah's past will prove to mean everything to Angel's future."

While reading this book, I felt for both characters. I tried to imagine what I would have done, if I had been either one of them. Rachel Keener makes both of them relatable. I found myself trying to figure out how the two characters were going to come together because they seemed to have nothing in common. I won't ruin the dramatic ending by telling you, but I loved it! I really enjoyed this book's creative storyline and the characters. I also liked the setting - the south.

I also liked that it contains a Reading Group Guide. It makes the reader really consider the plot and think about things. The Memory Thief comes out 3/12/10 and I would recommend it!

Disclaimer: I received this book for free for this review. No other compensation was received. The opinions expressed are my own.

Sweetly You Review

Sweetly You is dedicated to providing quality bath and body products while letting customers feel like they can truly be themselves. With over 50 delightful fragrances, you’re sure to find one or more that is just right for you. It’s Sweetly Simple, Sweetly Unique, and Sweetly You!

I got a chance to get 3 products from Sweetly You to try. I got the body lotion in Warm Apple Pie, the spray lotion in Buttercream, and travel perfume in Creamy Vanilla! All 3 smell delicious! My favorite scent is the Warm Apple Pie! It smells so yummy! One night I put the Warm Apple Pie on arms and sprayed my legs with the Buttercream! The combination of scents reminded me of a piece of warm apple pie with vanilla ice cream. It was so delicious! I also liked the spray lotion because it is easy to apply!



The Creamy Vanilla travel perfume is good for when I just want to smell good, but don't want to apply lotion. It smells really good too! Check out the full list of delicious scents that Sweetly You carries! I had a really hard time picking just 3. I bet the Sugar Cookie and New Romance smell great too!

Disclaimer: I received 3 scented products for free for this review. No other compensation was received. The opinions expressed are my own.

Evolution of Smooth Review and Giveaway

Evolution of Smooth or EOS makes innovative and stylish beauty products! The offer organic lip balm, that makes you feel as gorgeous as it looks. It's a 95% organic, 100% natural formula that's as smooth and soft as the lips it's for. It provides long lasting moisture with Shea butter & vitamin E. It goes on clear and precise. It's Gluten-free and Phthalate-free.

They also make shave cream, that feels more like cream and less like shaving. They got rid of the dry and stinging feeling that other products leave behind and put in lots of moisturizing aloe, shea butter, and antioxidants. The result? Legs that feel fantastically smooth. It's so moisturizing, you can shave wet or dry, leaving skin soft and smooth. Non-foaming cream enriched with natural aloe, oat, and shea butter soothes while boosting skin's moisture level. Antioxidant vitamins E & C help skin look radiantly healthy. It comes in a soft-touch recyclable bottle that won't leave a rust ring in your tub. It's also Paraben-free.


I got to try some EOS shaving cream and the lip balm smooth sphere! I am very impressed with both products! The shaving cream gives me a smooth, close shave! I didn't cut myself once! I received the cucumber melon scent and it smells terrific! I really like this shaving cream! The lip balm goes on easily with the sphere shaped applicator. I like that you know for sure that the lid is on because it's a twist-top. It does a great job to give me smooth, soft lips. It also smells good and doesn't taste bad! EOS products are great and make my skin feel great!

WIN! THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED!

Evolution of Smooth is offering one reader a smooth sphere and shave cream!

To enter: Go to Evolution of Smooth and tell me what your favorite product is.

(Make sure your email address is in the comment or is easily accessible via your blog profile or blog itself. I need to be able to contact you!)

This entry is mandatory, if you do not do #1, you cannot do the "extra" entries. Comments like "enter me" will not be eligible!
Extra Entries

For each extra entry please post an additional comment!

1. Follow me on Twitter and Tweet about the contest (post link in comment).
2. Blogging about the contest (post link in comment).
3. Follow my blog and tell me (or tell me if you already are).
4. Subscribe to my blog’s feed and tell me (or tell me if you already do).
5. Add my blog button to your blog (leave blog link).
6. Enter another one of my contests (Come back and tell me which one. You can get only one extra entry, no matter how many different giveaways you enter.)

Giveaway ends on March 18 at 11:59 pm EST.

The winner will be chosen via random number generator the next day and notified by email. If I don't hear back from the winner within 48 hours of sending the winning email, I'll pick another.

GOOD LUCK!

*Open to US residents only

Disclaimer: I received this for free for this review. No other compensation was received. The opinions expressed are my own.

New 3 Column Layout for Laughing Lindsay

I'm so proud of myself! I've been wanting to add a third column for sometime now and I could not figure out how to do it. Well, as you can see, I finally got it to work! I spent hours looking up how to do it and messing with the coding! I also had to get a new layout because of the third column! So, what do you think? Does Laughing Lindsay look better or just different?

Let me know!

Misikko Hair Straightner Review and Giveaway

I have had a hard time finding good hair straighteners that don't hurt or damage my hair. However, Misikko has a wide selection of Chi flat irons and Babyliss flat irons among other brands.

I was sent a Hana Professional Flat Iron 1’’ – Pink Edition to review! Now, I don't normally post pictures of packaging, but I was really impressed. The picture above is how I received my flat iron! It came with some beautiful fake flowers, hand sanitizer, nail files and more! I was really excited to see that it came with a travel pouch, heat proof silicone mat, tin case, and a heat proof pouch! This means you can lay the iron on the silicone mat or place in the heat proof pouch while it's still warm! Yay!

After seeing what all I got I was really pumped to try the best flat iron! I was really impressed with the results! You can see for yourself!

Here is my hair before:



And here I am after I used the flat iron:



Doesn't my hair look much better? I liked how the flat iron didn't pull my hair and it works for damp styling! It didn't take me long at all to straighten my hair either! I was also pleased with quickness of heating up; you actually adjust the heat setting by temperature! I really like this flat iron and am really impressed with the company Misikko!

The Hana Professional Pink Flat Iron is a great flat iron; it even comes with a 2 year guarantee! I love it! It doesn't hurt that it's pink either!

WIN! THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED!

Misikko is offering one lucky reader their own Hana Professional Flat Iron 1’’ – Pink Edition!

To enter: Go to Misikko and tell me what your favorite product is.

(Make sure your email address is in the comment or is easily accessible via your blog profile or blog itself. I need to be able to contact you!)

This entry is mandatory, if you do not do #1, you cannot do the "extra" entries. Comments like "enter me" will not be eligible!
Extra Entries

For each extra entry please post an additional comment!
1. Follow @Misikko on Twitter(come back and tell me).
2. Follow me on Twitter and Tweet about the contest (post link in comment).
3. Blogging about the contest (post link in comment).
4. Follow my blog and tell me (or tell me if you already are).
5. Subscribe to my blog’s feed and tell me (or tell me if you already do).
6. Add my blog button to your blog (leave blog link).
7. Enter another one of my contests (Come back and tell me which one. You can get only one extra entry, no matter how many different giveaways you enter.)
8. Join the Misikko Newsletter for 3 additional entries - leave 3 comments please!
9. For 3 extra entries, take the survey on Laughing Lindsay (let me know in 3 separate comments).

Giveaway ends on March 23 at 11:59 pm EST.

The winner will be chosen via random number generator the next day and notified by email. If I don't hear back from the winner within 48 hours of sending the winning email, I'll pick another.

GOOD LUCK!

*Open to US residents only

Disclaimer: I received a flat iron for free for this review. No other compensation was received. The opinions expressed are my own.

UGLee Pen Review

When I write I tend to grip my writing utensil fairly tight. That's why I always use pencil with grippers. Then, I found a comfort pen that has a great gripper! It's the first ergonomic pen! It's called a UGLee Pen!

It was designed by Dr. James Lee. "Dr. Lee received his BS in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry from Yale University and his MD from Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Lee has done his share of writing throughout his academic and professional life. All of the writing required by medical school and physician training took its toll. After trying just about every pen and failing to find a truly comfortable one, Dr. Lee was determined to create his own. Known to even fire his own clay pens, Dr. Lee has experimented with just about every combination of shape, texture, material, and ink mixtures in search of the optimum combination for the "Perfect Pen.""



This pen has a full size grip which is great for taking lots of notes in class! I love how I don't have to keep my hand in just one small space to get full use of the grip! I also like the grip itself. It's soft and squishy; if that makes any sense. I also think it's fun to squeeze and play with when one is stressed (like when studying for a mid-term). I also liked the ink; it was smooth and a darker black than some inks.

You can also buy replacement ink for the pens in black, red, or blue! The pens come in an assortment of colors. The UGLee Pen is great for students and anybody who likes grippers!

Disclaimer: I received free UGLee Pens for this review. No other compensation was received. The opinions expressed are my own.

eShakti Review and Giveaway

I was fortunate enough to be contacted by eShakti to review something! They have sooo many nice things! Everything looks great and is really stylish! I finally picked the dress above! Isn’t it gorgeous? I love it! Every girl needs a nice black dress! I picked this one because it is more conservative and I could wear it when I go into a school, if I need to.

My only complaint is the side zipper... I should have gotten it changed when ordering it. One of the wonderful things about eShakti is that you can custom order the clothes! You can actually give them your measurements and everything! I got my dress a little big, but I figure it’ll fit for a while now! This dress is great! Now, if only it would warm up enough for me to actually wear it!



I'm excited to tell you about eShakti's Giveaway! You can win a $250 gift certificate or one of 25 gift certificates worth $50!

All you have do to is fill out the form and tell them:

1. In 25 words or less, tell them who is the eShakti Woman.
2. Pick 3 items you feel best represent eShakti and say why you picked them.

EVERY entrant gets a $10 gift certificate!

Also, if you tell them you came from Laughing Lindsay I am entered in a separate contest for bloggers. The top 3 blogs with the most entrants win a fabulous prize!


Hurry! Giveaway ends March 31 at 12 midnight PST!

Disclaimer: I received a free dress for this review. I'm also entered into a contest for posting the contest. No other compensation was received. The opinions expressed are my own.

Blogger's Easter Swap

I wanted to tell everyone about another great Swap from The Mommy-Files! This time it's a Blogger's Easter Swap! I invite you to participate because it's so much fun! If you recall I took part in the Valentine's Day Swap and got tons of goodies! Check it out and join the fun!