Jenny On The Spot | Reviews and Giveaways

This is a compensated review by BlogHer and Tom’s of Maine.

*Winner update: Congratulations to Audra… comment number 167 was the random number drawn at Random.org… Congratulations Audra!

Tom’s of Maine Silly Strawberry toothpaste… I mean, “Serious Strawberry” just doesn’t have that same ring, now does it? Getting kids to be motivated to brush their teeth is hard enough… we need a little silly involved! My kids really like music, so right now, to motivate the kids to brush long enough — they sing the alphabet twice… slowly. I know my youngest has been known to sing “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”. Another way I motivate my kids to get excited about brushing is new tooth brushes! The fun brushes are always a hit, but even just a new brush makes them giddy.

Of course, just having a big mirror in the bathroom is a pretty big motivation for my three. They are so full of themselves. Sometimes I peek in and watch them… watch themselves. My goofy, attention hungry fame seekers! They crack themselves up, and my middle daughter often stands in the mirror and works on her commercial making skills.

I captured video of MY 3 sillies trying out this toothpaste. Each had very different responses… but each, being MY offspring (lucky kids), managed to silly-it-up in their “I want to be famous” sort-of way. Currently all three are singing, acting and dancing in SCROOGE the Musical with the local children’s theater, and our level of dramatic and hunger for fame is at an all-time-high.

Additionally, their mother has an overly active appetite for fame as well, so… nature or nurture? Yes. And Yes.

Without further ado, I give to you… my children…

For more information, please visit the Tom’s of Maine official website.

Now folks, Tom’s of Maine is offering some lucky commenter here at Jenny on the Spot a $100 Visa gift card! BUT EVEN BETTER, there are 8 TOTAL chances to win! Just visit the BlogHer.com special offers page

To ente here, leave me a comment below and tell us how you get your kids to brush – or you may leave a link to your post on your own blog in the comments below. The contest will begin at 12/15/2009 and will end 1/15/2010. Make sure that the e-mail address you leave is correct.

Rules:

• No duplicate comments.
• You may receive an additional entry by linking on twitter and leaving a link in the comments.
• You may receive an additional entry by blogging about this contest and leaving a link in the comments.
• This giveaway is open to US Residents, aged 18 and older
• Winners will be selected via random draw, and will notified by e-mail.
• You have 48 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected.

Please see the official rules here: Official rules

Only one natural oral care company carries the ADA Seal of Acceptance for a children’s toothpaste, Tom’s of Maine Anticavity Children’s Silly Strawberry with Fluoride. And because we care as much as you do, we’ve never tested it on animals or added artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. It’s flavored with natural oils for a great strawberry taste they’ll love. Visit the official site for more information: Official site

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This is a compensated review by BlogHer and L’Bel.

*Winner Update! A BIG congratulations to Tammy Elrod! The random integer generator at Random.org chose #14, and that comment belonged to Tammy! Congratulations!

Beauty.

How complicated is that? Is it found inside? Is it about symmetry? Is it only in the eye of the beholder?

Golly. I hope beauty doesn’t soley rely on our physical appearance. I think I have more bad days than good when it comes to outer beauty… or not. It depends on the place, and who’s lookin’ at me.

L’Bel (the sponsor of this review) has asked me to tell about a place I have been has made me feel beautiful… You be thinking about this question too… I want YOU to answer it as well

I would have to say the place I feel most beautiful is when I am sharing life with the people I love… who love me…

It doesn’t matter what I look like, or how I feel inside… when I am sharing my time and life with people I love — I feel beautiful. They see past the physical imperfections (which are only a mere few, really…).

Even in my stress or sadness or struggle (times I consider my physical appreance the most unattractive… or after working-out, but then I stink too… I digress), my loved ones make me feel beautiful. I can have tear-stained cheeks… eyes red and puffy from crying. Yet I am beautiful to them.

Because they know Me, not just the blotchy cry-face girl sobbing on their shoulder. Or laughing. I cry when I laugh too.

I am a passionate woman.

I confess, if someone happens to think I am physically beautiful – I won’t chase THAT compliment away. I’m no fool! I’ll ask them to continue. I’m kidding. BUT I have come to realize my heart’s desire is to be considered a woman with a beautiful heart. A woman considered trustworthy, loyal, funny, deep… irresistible because of my sexy heart. My compassion. My wit. My girlish charm. My love and misguided passion… My quirky, sexy, beauty-filled heart.

That’s right. *two snaps up in a circle*

What about you? Tell me about a place you have been that makes you feel beautiful. Do and enter yourself for achance to win $500 worth of product from L’Bel Paris! I have been enjoying my new L’Bel moisurizing/cleansing products very much!

I have very dry skin and I have been using the L’Bel Essential moisturizing make-up remover, cleanser and toner. I can feel the moisturizer in the remover, cleanser AND even the toner! I was worried the moisturizer combo would not leave my skin feeling clean. There was no need to worry! What’s better… often after washing my face with most other cleansers, I rush to apply moisturizer. This cleanser and toner never left me feeling at all dry.

The Suprémacie Jour moisturizer and the Suprémacie Yeux eye cream are heavy enough for overnight use, and not too heavy for day wear. I have also also been using the facial treatment cream, but I am not noticing much change with that.

Something I am pretty picky about is scent. I have been delighted with the scent of each product, even the champagne scented body lotion. I was pleasantly surprised. Additionally, the facial products I have been using have a pretty scent, but is VERY light. I’d call it powdery, not at all perfumy. I am not a fan of flowery scents, so was a bit nervous, but I found L’Bel to be fresh and light!

Perhaps you’d like to try some L’Bel products for yourself? You have a chance to win $500 in L’Bel product!!! — Delyr, Bleu Intense, Resurgie Jour, Cellvivance , Pore Specialiste , Day Moisturizer, Night Moisturizer, Eye Cream, Makeup Remover (LOVE MINE!), Cleanser, Toner, Face Mask, Divenesse Lotion , Supremacie Mains, Lip Gloss , Mascara, and a Women’s handbag…

To enter, leave me a comment below and answer the question “What place have you been that makes you feel beautiful?” OR you may leave a link to your post on your own blog in the comments below. The contest runs from 12/9/2009 to 1/8/2010. Make sure that the e-mail address you leave is correct.

Rules:

• No duplicate comments.
• You may receive an additional entry by linking on twitter and leaving a link in the comments.
• You may receive an additional entry by blogging about this contest and leaving a link in the comments.
• This giveaway is open to US Residents, aged 18 and older
• Winners will be selected via random draw, and will notified by e-mail.
• You have 48 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected.
• Please see the official rules here: Official Rules

Be sure to check out the other reviews… that means you have 8 additional chances to win! BlogHer.com special offers page. Or you can visit the Official site here!

L’Bel Paris is a brand developed with the support of the prestigious Centre de Biodermatologie des Laboratoires Serobiologiques and Sederma Socete d’Etudes Dermatologiques. The latest scientific innovations are incorporated into each product, creating a beauty regimen for radiant skin that withstands the passage of time. Join us on Twitter for beauty tips and special offers @LBelParis.

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*Update… we have our winners!Thank you so much to Zelosport for your huge heart and giving extra to benefit 2 charities! Our winners are Bob and Eric. Bob’s choice charity is Common Era Ministries, and Erics choice charity is the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Washington State! You guys are awesome – Bob, Eric AND Zelosport! Here are the randon.org numbers:

I received an email from Zelosport asking if I’d like have my family try one of their table top games. I was all, “What? Fun? Bring it!”

Zelosport makes table top football, soccer, baseball, and golf games.

I decided we’d try out the football game, and got to choose our own team – of course I chose the Seahawks mat! We live in the Seattle area, and are therefore Seahawks fans.

Also, after my kids pass gas, instead of “excuse me”, they say “GO SEAHAWKS!” It’s true.

This is not my family. I didn’t want to show my messy house.

The Zelosport mat is a smooth and sturdy. The game comes with instructions, and the pieces needed for play (dice, foam ball, ring markers). Our family found it was a little complicated to fully integrate the rules… so we adjusted a bit and found it fun to flick around the foam football and zoom the rings and pieces… setting our own passing goals and whathaveyou.

If football is not your “thing”, Zelosport also has mats for baseball, soccer, golf… Visit Zelosports for more information! By the way if you decide one of these games might be a fun holiday gift – be sure to use this link or type the code “Jenny” at checkout — you will receive 10% off your own game purchase!

Hey! Would you like to win a game for yourself? Would you ALSO like to be able give away one of these games to a charity of your choice? It’s almost Christmas! Zelosports is giving a free game for two commenters AND a game for each winner’s charity of choice!

Contest Rules:

• No duplicate comments.
• In your comment, please leave the name of the charity to which you will be donating.
• You may receive an additional entry by linking on twitter and leaving a link in the comments (please leave Twitter link in a separate comment).
• Or receive an additional entry by blogging about this contest and leaving a link in the comments.
• This giveaway is open to US Residents, aged 18 and older.
• Winners will be selected via random draw (www.random.org), and will be notified by e-mail.
• You have 48 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected.
• Contest ends at noon PST on Friday December 11th!

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