$50 for $100 worth of Handbags, Wallets & Belts!

You can purchase a voucher for $50 and get $100 worth of luxury, high-fashion Italian leather handbags, wallets, and belts from Rough Roses. Plus it comes with free shipping!

The best part is that you can buy as many as you want. You can use them together or separate! So that $300 handbag will come out to $150 shipped!

Remember that you have until Sunday to buy the vouchers, but they don't expire til August 21,2011

Review & Giveaway: T.Taio for Bath & Shower

A quick peek in my shower would reveal a large assortment of products. Aside from the typical shampoo, conditioner, & soap, I also have shower gels, in-shower lotion, facial scrubs & poufs. To say that I am obsessed is an understatement.

I was recently given the opportunity to try an assortment of T.TAio Bath & Shower products. I felt like a kid in a candy store! Obviously, I have not tried every sample in such a short period of time. I will, however post my opinion on the products that I have used.

T.TAio is based in Mexico and is expanding to the U.S. & Canada. When you reach their website, you can click on the shopping cart with the U.S. flag and you will be redirected to their online store. The website is not really difficult to navigate, but it could be easier.
The product description on the packages are in Spanish with English translation right below it. Except for the Soap Sponges, but you can always see the description on the website.

Scrubber

I received (3) scrubbers, two of which are basically the same except for the size. The rectangle ones are scrubbers on both sides. The  Exfoliating Round Dual Texture Scrubber, is a scrubber on one side and the other side is smooth.  I  chose the round one to try first.

The sponge lathers up really well. With the scrubber, you can exfoliate dead skin to reveal fresh, smooth and radiant skin.  It is also a great way to stimulate circulation. I have heard that supposedly this kind of action on your thighs can reduce cellulite, but I cannot comment on that. I really liked the scrubber. My skin feels not only smoother, but cleaner as well. You control the amount of exfoliation and I definitely wouldn't recommend scrubbing your skin raw.
I also used the Exfoliating Bath & Shower Back Scrubber which is great for, um, ,,,your back!

I like the scrubbers way better than shower poufs. The prices aren't much more than that of the poufs, if not less than the poufs. Remember to replace scrubbers regularly, about every 45 days or so.

Soap Sponge

I received (4) different Soap Sponge. They are all made with vegetable glycerin, which has excellent moisturizing properties. The best way to describe this product is a sponge infused with soap.  At first glance it looks like a regular bar of soap. Once you wet it and lather it up, you realize that this is no ordinary bar of soap.  I used the Oatmeal and my daughter used the Aloe Vera. We both really liked these soaps.  They have a very light natural scent, so if you like fragrance, you might want to use a scented moisturizer or spritz after your shower.  It left my skin feeling really clean, literally, squeaky clean. We both even used it on our face and  liked the gentle exfoliation while cleansing. This is great for blackheads and other impurities. As with all soaps, avoid getting it in your eyes. The Soap Sponge feels a bit different in your hand but it is easy to handle and is not slippery. I will definitely be buying more in the future. The soap sponge lasts for about 30 days, depending on frequency of use of course.

GIVEAWAY! (CLOSED)

You too can have the opportunity to try these products.  Just check out the T.TAio website and tell me which product you think you would like to try. Leave your comment before 11:59 PM on Tuesday 2/22 Thursday 2/24.  (Due to tech glitches with comment form, date has been extended) I will use a random number generator to choose a winner.

Please provide an e-mail address. The winner will receive a Bath & Shower Scrubber & a Soap Sponge for free! Giveaway is open to U.S. & Canada only.

If you don't win and would still like to try these products, T.TAio is running a great promo.  Buy any Bath & Shower Scrubber and get a Soap Sponge for FREE! Use Promo Code: GLAM10

If you try it, let me know how you liked it!

***All opinions expressed are my own. No payment or compensation was received in return for my review. I did receive complimentary product samples to review but this did not influence my opinion***

Free Tide Stain Release

Tide going to do another Facebook giveaway this Thursday, February 17th at 3pm EST! 5000  fans will get a free full size bottle of Tide Stain Release spray! These go extremely fast, so you need to be quick on the trigger. I probably won't be able to get one this time since I have a Dr's appt, but good luck to you!

$15 for $50 Worth of Photo Books, Cards, and More

I'm a sucker for photo books, so this deal is right up my alley! Today Only, you can get $50 to spend at Mixbook for just $15! They have some other neat stuff on their site, so take a peek. I've never used them before, so I can't comment on that. But at this price, it's a great way to try them out! Don't forget that this deal ends today! ***Note: The link will take you to the main deal page, the Mixbook deal is on the right sidebar***

Free Pyrex Potholder!

Get a Free potholder from Pyrex! They are giving away a limited number of potholders( while supplies last). So hurry and get yours before they are all gone! Click Here, fill out the form and get your freebie in 6-8 weeks!

Pay $10 for $20 worth of merchandise at Barnes & Noble

Well, here's hoping that I can use this deal for E-books for my Nook!

Through this weekend you can get $20 to spend at Barnes & Noble (online & in-store) for just $10! You can also use this on sale items.

Review: Thomas' Bagel Thins

For a person that doesn't really eat breakfast, I have been reviewing quite a few breakfast products recently. Just to clarify, I don't eat eggs & I don't drink milk. My typical breakfast includes a bagel, slathered with cream cheese. Or dry cereal, no milk. Since I am trying to cut down on caloric intake, I had stopped having my bagels and I wasn't a happy camper

I am a BzzAgent and occasionally receive products (or coupons) to review & spread the word. In this case, I received a coupon to obtain a free package of Thomas' Bagel Thins. I was so happy to learn that each bagel thin only has 110 calories! Regular bagels contain about 260 calories. Now, the carbs are still there at 25g per bagel thin. But considering that standard bagels contain 51g of carbs, I think that's a great option for cutting down.
The bagel thins also contain:
* 0g Trans Fat
* Cholesterol Free
* Good Source of Fiber
* Low Fat

Bagel Thins toast up nice & crispy. I don't know if it's just my toaster, but they seemed to toast faster. So keep an eye out so you you don't end up with burned bagel thins. I honestly like the thins. They taste like bagels to me. I do miss my chewy bagels, but I can definitely get used to these. Especially if I can reach my weight-loss goals without sacrificing too much. In my experience, if I completely get rid of my favorite food items, I end up cheating on my diet. Big time. I am now experimenting with toppings, including low fat cream cheese. Any yummy and guilt-free suggestions?

The Thomas' Bagel Thins give me my bagel fix with half the calories and carbs. They are available in 100% Whole Wheat, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin & Everything (variety of seeds, garlic and onions).

***I was given a coupon for free product from BzzAgent.com. Opinions expressed are my own and I was not paid for this review***