Valentine's Day Gift Guide 2012

FiberChoice Blog Tour


It's no secret that most of our New Year's resolutions involved a healthier diet - whether it was cutting back on certain kind of food (i.e. sweets) or striving for a more balanced diet. Another great way live a healthier lifestyle is add fiber to our diet. Fiber comes from whole grains, vegetables and fruits, to help support your digestive system and maintain immunity. However, this can be a bit challenging for busy women on the go. According to the American Dietetic Association, most women only get about half the recommended daily allowance of fiber.

FiberChoice makes adding fiber to the diet much simpler and much more convenient. Their FiberChoice Chewable Fiber Supplements are non-gritty, chewable, and comes in several delicious flavors that don't have a "chalky" taste. The original FiberChoice tablets are available in Sugar-Free Orange Medley, Regular Orange, and Assorted (Green Apple, Grape, and Strawberry). The FiberChoice® Plus Antioxidants tables are available in Sugar Free Berry Pomegranate and the FiberChoice® Weight Management tablets are available in Sugar Free Strawberry. FiberChoice® is available in 10, 90 and 220-count bottles, ranging in price from $2.49 to $19.99.

Each tablet provides the natural benefits of fiber, while also helping to support the health of your immune system and digestive tract, and overall health. FiberChoice contains prebiotics - a unique fiber that nourishes the friendly, "good" bacteria that aids our digestive system. While the short-term benefits of fiber may go unnoticed, taking FiberChoice every day as part of an ongoing effort helps you to live a more healthy life.

I recently received a coupon to get the FiberChoice product of my choice. I opted for the FiberChoice® Weight Management tablets to curb any in-between cravings and to help keep my weight in check. Therefore, this helps me get the best of both worlds since I'm also getting the daily fiber that I need. I like that the fiber helps me feel full longer.

Fiber Facts

• Most people need 25 to 30 grams of dietary fiber each day, but most of us get only 12 to 15 grams a day.

• One daily serving of FiberChoice® - just two chewable tablets - contains 4 grams of dietary fiber.

• Fiber is typically associated with regularity, but fiber is also important for overall digestive and full-body health.

• FiberChoice® should be taken every day as part of an ongoing effort to live a more healthy life.


“I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of FiberChoice and received a coupon to facilitate my review and a gift code to thank me for taking the time to participate.”

 

PB&J Boutique Review


Erica and Martin reside in the beautiful Northern California city of Chico. It is just about a decade ago since they first met in college and now they are running their PB&J family business together. While Erica has extensive expertise in retail Martin is the corporate computer consultant turned web shop technical handyman. They wanted to open a web store since it merged our retail and computer skills and they both share the excitement of running a quality family business together.

The goal with their business is to create the best customer experience possible and to provide the highest quality of products to their customers. They want to bring to their customer-base a mix of casual clothing with a touch of fun fashion too.


The Mystree Layered Tack Button Jacket ($56) is a beautiful, feminine, and unique jacket. I find it to be well fitting and it looks great with just about anything that I wear with it! I also love that the sleeves don't hang, which is kind of a problem for me at times since I don't have long arms. Overall, you can't go wrong with this beautiful and classy jacket! It is available in Black or Grey.



Mystree Contrast Ruffle Detailing Top $55

Amano Trading Sparrow on a Branch Necklace $26.50

Fresh Karma Navy Bow Dress Was $96.00 Now $48

Tashi Silver Key Pendant $39.99

Hand-Woven Scarf in Espresso Was $19.99 Now $10

Poetic Licence Femininity Boots $188

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Veronica's Treats Review and Giveaway

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I have heard others rave and rave about cake pops. However, I never tried them before until very recently when Veronica's Treats sent us six of their cake pops. With a truffle taste, these cake pops are so wickedly delicious that it should almost be a crime for something to be so good! The key ingredients are rich fugdy double chocolate cake recipe that is mixed with just the right amount of cream cheese frosting. They're drenched in white or milk chocolate coating; then embellished with extraordinary designs. You can surprised a loved one with a Mini Cake Pop Bouquet of 6 ($23.95) for Valentine's Day!

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Twitter Party with #GenesisToday Mon 2/7 at 10PM EST #LiveGive


In honor of Valentine’s Day Genesis Today is giving away $2000 cash and a lovers gift basket to the winner. To enter the contest upload a photo to the Genesis Today Facebook page of you with a 64oz bottle of Cranberry Goji. Genesis Today will pick 5 finalists and put them up for a vote and the winner will get $2000 cash and a lovers gift basket.

Since it is a Twitter party they of course have great prizes, 10 people will each win a 64 oz bottle of Genesis Today Cranberry Gogi juice. On top of that they will have Dr. Robert Wildman, a nutrition expert from Genesis Today, joining us to answer all your nutrition questions. Be sure to follow @TheNutritionDoc on Twitter.

To be prize eligible you must do the following:

1. RSVP in the Linky here with your Twitter name. RSVP with your Twitter name and my Twitter name as a reference. (Example: @SomeRandomPerson ref @HilLesha)

2. Tweet the following anytime on 2/7: Twitter Party tonight 2/7 at 10 pm EST with @GenesisToday via @ThriftyChicMom http://tiny.cc/f4lta #GenesisToday #LiveGive

 

Do You Know Who I Am?: And Other Brave Questions Women Ask Book Review


Do You Know Who I Am?: And Other Brave Questions Women Ask is an intimate and honest book that will help give us insight on questions we often wonder everyday. As the reader, it will help assure you that one doesn't walk this journey alone when it comes to personal and spiritual fulfillment. Whether you're broken-hearted, confused, afraid, disheartened, disillusioned; this book shows that God has a purpose for us all. It will help you seek and find the answers to life's everyday trials. It is the kind of book that you don't have to read straight through. You can easily jump to the chapter that speaks to you most. I love that this book is encouraging and loving without being preachy or dogmatic.


About Angela Thomas: Angela Thomas is the best-selling author of numerous books including “Do You Think I'm Beautiful?” and “My Single Mom Life: Stories and Practical Lessons for Your Journey” She is a renowned national speaker and gifted story-teller who transparently shares life experiences to help draw others into a deeper passion for knowing God. Living in Greensboro, North Carolina, Thomas is also a wife, mother and an ordinary woman.

For more information about the book or the author, please visit http://www.angelathomas.com/.


The product in this review was provided to the reviewer for keeps and the purpose of writing a review. This in no way effects the quality of the review provided. No monetary exchange occurred in exchange for the writing of the review. The views expressed in this review are strictly that of the reviewer. All reviews provided here are the work of the reviewer and remain completely unbiased.

What Others Had to Say:

"Angela tells God's truth in a world that desperately needs divine direction. This book will change your life!"

Karen Kingsbury, America's no. 1 inspirational novelist and author of the New York Times bestselling Above the Line series and Unlocked

“Biblical, real, funny, witty, and life changing. Angela understands a woman’s heart and offers God’s path to freedom through addressing ‘brave questions.’”

Julie Clinton, President, Extraordinary Women

“Thank you, Angela, for taking on tough issues women face with sound, biblical teaching. May God continue to guide you as you meet women where they are through your powerful gift of encouragement and unique ability to equip them.

Pam Case, Director, LifeWay Women

“The title of this book alone penetrates the deepest places in our hearts. Does God know me? But how do I know? Angela walks us through the questions all of us ask ourselves at one time or another, the kinds of thoughts we're too embarrassed to say out loud. Our character is flawed and yet God's is perfect. Is He sure He wants to use me? Be ready to be comforted, to be encouraged, to be strengthened, and to fall into the arms of the Great I Am who gives us more than hope. The real question is: Do I know who God is? No matter where we are in our journey with Christ, self doubt always has a way of entering in. Be reminded of who you are in God's eyes and who God is in your life.”

Candace Cameron Bure, Actress

 

Waxing Poetic


Looking for a gift for a loved one this Valentine's Day? Be sure to check out the Waxing Poetic Valentine's Day Gift Guide. From heart shaped charms to engraved pendants, I can vow to the fact that these heartfelt gifts will make your special someone smile. Waxing Poetic is giving away one free gift box with every $75 spent. Just use the CUPID at checkout now through Friday. And if that weren't enough already, Waxing Poetic is also encouraging everyone to use the Wishlist function on Waxing Poetic to send their Valentine's Day wishlists. They will randomly select one lucky valentine to receive their entire wishlist! Be sure to shop soon because the offers expire on Friday, January 28, 2011. Think you are set because you already have a gift for your loved one? Don't forget your mom, sister, daughter or best friend! Check our their entire Valentine's Day Collection.

 

ShopNBC

ShopNBC is a multi-channel electronic retailer operating with a premium lifestyle brand. The shopping network reaches 73 million homes in the United States via cable and satellite television: DISH Network channels 134 and 228; DIRECTV channel 316.
Programming is also streamed live on the web at ShopNBC.TV. Its companion Internet site, ShopNBC.com, is recognized as a top e-commerce site. ShopNBC is owned and operated by ValueVision Media.

With a premium blend of unique products, exciting on-air presentations, celebrity guests and more, ShopNBC is poised to delight and surprise customers with an unforgettable shopping experience that encompasses both high quality and a strong commitment to value.

They are known for their excellence in fine jewelry, brand-name watches, premium beauty items, quality house and home products, computers and much more.

They have a jewelry selection featuring hundreds of name-brand, high-quality jewelry. There are dozens of brands to choose from, such as Bliss Silver Jewelry, Gems En Vogue 11, Invicta, Sonia Bitton for Brilliante and Suzanne Somers. There are plenty of pieces constructed of shimmering gold, shining sterling silver, sturdy stainless steel or vibrant platinum. But there are also a wide variety of gemstones that can adorn your jewelry items, such as agate ,dazzling diamonds, hematite, moonstone, obsidian and Venetian glass. They have a great selection of gold jewelry You can select from all types of jewelry, from bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and rings. There is also an impressive assortment of anklets, charms, pendants and pins. You can even shop for men's jewelry that will accentuate his handsomeness and sophistication. And you can pick up a jewelry box and cleaning kit as well. But the best part of shopping for jewelry at ShopNBC is that many of these products link to matching pieces on other parts of the site – so you don't have to go searching through different web pages looking for a bracelet and earrings to go with the beautiful necklace that you want. Plus, if for some reason you're not satisfied with your purchase once it arrives at your home, you can simply repackage it and return it. ShopNBC makes it easy to pick out a new piece of jewelry for that special occasion or that special someone on your gift list. Your one-stop shop for gorgeous jewelry can be found at ShopNBC.


0K WG Gold Men's Tension Set Diamond Ring, $457

Jewelry Armoire Medium Mahogany, $256.24

Sterling Silver/Palladium/18K Vermeil Intagilo Amber & Orange Sapphire Heart-Shaped Ring, $178.18

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Pearlotica Giveaway



Prize: One winner will receive a The Love Pendant With AAA White Freshwater Round Pearl (a $175 value) from Pearlotica.

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Pearlotica.com, where they exist to satisfy their customers with the finest pearl jewelry at extraordinary values. Here are their strengths and advantages that define their core business and allow them to feature their fine jewelry products at these amazing values to you:

- They travel the world to remote and exotic places to find the best deals on all of their pearls and fine jewelry to ensure they have the best prices to pass on
the savings to their customers.

- They purchase their pearls straight from the pearl farms, exclusive pearl auctions, and through key strategic alliances in the pearl industry which give them the lowest, most competitive pearl prices allowing them to pass on the savings to their customers.

- They operate a very efficient and effective team, that allows them to have extremely low overhead and continue to keep their costs very low.

- Their executive team has a combined 6+ decades of retail business experience creating a strong knowledge and expertise in a very competitive industry.

- Their award-winning design team focuses on exquisite designs first but always keeps in mind the best designs for competitively priced pieces.

- Each of their pearl specialists has obtained the highest Certification in the Pearl Industry – The Graduate Degree in Pearls from the Gemological Institute of
America (GIA). A GIA graduate from their staff provides a certificate of authenticity and appraisal with every purchase.

- Their Pearlotica Promise features their 60-Day Money Back Guarantee that ensures your Complete Satisfaction throughout your pearl jewelry shopping experience.


"Love" says it all with this beautiful pendant that sparkles with its 9mm AAA, flawless White Freshwater Round Pearl. This exclusive Love Pearl Pendant, is
Pearlotica.com's featured product for the perfect way to say I Love You this year. This sterling silver, rhodium plated pendant includes a 17" chain. This versatile pendant can be hung from its chain in a few different ways - vertically, horizontally, or at an angle by running its chain through the hoops of its unique design. A beautiful gift box and stunning packaging presentation is included in each purchase.

10% off Site Wide and Free FedEx Express Shipping when using code: FashionFling10 at checkout.



Angelus Collection White Freshwater Pearl Pendant in 14K Gold and Diamond $269

Royal Elegance Collection Tahitian Pearl Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold $899

Love Waterfall Collection Golden South Sea Pearl Pendant in 14K with Diamonds $475

Tiny Bubbles Collection Tahitian Pearl Earrings in 14K Gold and Diamonds $439



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RedEnvelope Review and Giveaway



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Valentine gifts for her can range from a red cashmere robe to a silky set of Undrest Allesandra lingerie. Charm her with romantic valentines presents like a shining picture frame engraved with the word “love”, or a handcrafted vase etched with the quote ‘Hearts that love are always in bloom”. Gleaming twist candlesticks can represent how your two souls are intertwined, and a set of couple’s key chains is a subtle way to remind her of your love every day. For a more adult gift, consider sexy games and presents for her. Couples edition conversation cards spark intimate discussions, and pewter “Get Lucky” dice add an element of whimsy to the bedroom. Sweep her off her feet this February with a massage candle set, Kama Sutra weekender kit, or gift box of “tickets to love”. Add a bottle of wine and a bunch of assorted roses for a present that shows her your softer side.

10% off any, 15% off $80 or 20% off $125+ with coupon code: REDTIER


The picture above hardly does any justice for the Story of a Lifetime ($79.95) book, which is a beautiful keepsake that will be appreciated for years to come. It is one of the most thoughtful and unique gifts to give!

The pages pose questions such as "What do you feel has been your purpose in life?" and "Is there any particular incident in your life that changed everything?" From the simple to the provocative, questions will help chronicle college, careers, leaving home, parental relationships, raising kids, traditions and milestones. It is a wonderful tool for self-discovery and reflection. The memoir is appropriate for all who want to learn more about themselves and pass along their discoveries. Front cover may be personalized with your family name. This leather, heavy-bound book even features a family tree section and blank pages for mementos.

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Eberjey Colette Lingerie Starting at $32.95

Strawberries and Champagne Kama Sutra Kit $49.95

Massage Candle Set $49.95

Twist Candlesticks $49.95

Wine Flight Set $69.95



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ProFlowers Giveaway



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This Valentines Day, say it and send it right from the heart with the help of ProFlowers.com. If you’re looking to show the one you love how deep your commitment goes, send Valentine’s Day Flowers; they’re the ideal vehicle for your dedication. To express a lifetime of love and a heartful of desire, their roses and flower bouquets are the best flowers for Valentines Day, and are simply unsurpassed by other florists. Plus, you’ll always receive the ProFlowers seven-day freshness guarantee; we promise your flowers will bloom fresh for seven days. If they don’t, they’ll send a new arrangement! Send flowers for Valentine’s Day, beautifully on their own, or with chocolates, teddy bears, gift baskets, jewelry, greeting cards and more! Only ProFlowers offers gourmet chocolate gifts like cookies, cupcakes, truffles, mixed assortments and chocolate-dipped berries straight from the kitchen to you, plus other creatively sweet gifts like the Murano heart bracelet, sterling silver rose earrings, romantic candles, a stacking jewelry box, shiny necklaces and more! Sending Valentines flowers online with ProFlowers will get you the highest quality roses, tulips, lilies, orchids, iris, daisies and other wonderful bouquets. So send ProFlowers this February 14th, and you’ll soon see the imprint on a heart they everyday make; and the footprints to a soul you so often see as a result.


If you're like me and prefer plants over flowers, you will love their Hot Pink Azalea ($39.99)! While red is the traditional color for Valentine's Day, the hot pink color of this plant is fun and vibrant. It will make a beautiful and memorable addition for your home. It is approximately 16-18 inches tall. Gift includes a standard 6” diameter woven basket at no additional charge – upgrade containers are available. Azalea arrives blooming and will include care instructions.



Herbal Sentiments Wreath with Keepsake Book - Preserved $49.99

Year of Seeds $59.95

12 Hand-Dipped Sports Berries $34.97

Everlasting Love Wreath - Preserved $59.99

12 Hand-Dipped Football Berries $34.98

All-Natural Chocolate Lover’s Duo $39.99

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SanLori Review and Giveaway

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Sandra and Lorraine (hence the name, SanLori) have been creating designs for more than 20 years. They have grown to become a leader in creating paper products that help you celebrate life’s occasions.

SanLori carries a unique and stylish selection of gifts, stationery, calling cards, baby shower invitations, birth announcements, party invitations, wedding invitations that will reflect your personal style and personality. They have something for everyone, considering their extensive collection.


With a sophisticated and beautifully detailed black cover with white cross-like pattern, I'm quite "smitten" with the Smitten Paper Caddy ($24) that I received. It is almost too pretty to touch! This caddy contains approximately 250 sheets of coordinating colored note paper that can also be personalized. I also love other paper caddies that they have in their collection - Jungle Love, Haute Holiday, Nautique, Vintage Fashion, and Nordic.

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