Month: September 2010

Comfortable Women’s Clothing from DownEast Basics

I am going to tell you about the neatest site today that I got to do a product review on. It is called DownEast Basics and it is loaded with awesome womens clothing and accessories. Now I love fashion and accessories just like the next 

Princess – Beaded Royalty Jewelry

Oh, I got a lovely treat the other day when I opened my mailbox. Inside were the prettiest silver bead earrings from Beaded Royalty. Beaded Royalty was founded in 2006 by Alicia Staz to allow her to be home with her son and also contribute 

100% Pure Organic Cosmetics

Our next sponsor has a very unique product and since I have been doing these reviews, I have not had the pleasure of trying anything like this. 100 Percent Pure.com or as they write it, 100% Pure, is a leading organic cosmetics company, that has just launched its Super Fruits Age Corrective skincare line. This line is made from organic super fruits from around the world such as acerola, mangosteen, acai berry, goji berry, pomegranates, elderberry, muscadine grapes and other superstar fruits that contain an exorbitant amount of age corrective, reparative nutrients for the skin. 100% Pure is launching an entire new category – AGE CORRECTIVE, to drastically repair mature skin conditions.

The Super Fruits line from 100% Pure include a scrub and face mask in one; a concentrated serum; a buttery night balm; and an intensive eye balm – all formulated to correct and repair signs of aging.

“Everyone in the industry focuses on ‘anti-aging’. 100% Pure’s, Super Fruits Age Corrective Line is formulated with a high concentration of super fruits and other powerful age corrective ingredients to drastically correct signs of aging. These are potent but healthy formulas without any toxins,” states Susie Wang, Founder and Chief Creative Ambassador of 100% Pure.

100% Pure fact: Every 100% Pure product is truly 100% Pure – no synthetic chemicals, no artificial fragrances, no chemical preservatives, no stripping detergents, no petro chemicals or any other toxins.

The Review:

I was sent several items from their line to try out for you. A golden peach Tinted Moisturizer, Concealer, Coffee Bean Eye Cream, Red Wine Nourishing Cream and Black Tea Mascara. They also threw in some samples of their Nourishing Body Creams in Orange and Pear. The products came super fast and were wrapped in darling paper with their name on it as well as the ribbon that tied the sample bag closed. Sweet!

I started out with some lovely body cream. Very thick and nourishing, just like the name implies. Lovely scents. Totally light and beautiful! I then went with some under the eye cream. OK, that was awesome. I totally get it with the coffee beans! It just perked up and plumped out my wrinkles. It will also reduce puffiness and under eye circles over time. This was cool! Love it!

I have used Tinted Moisturizer in the past and I really like it, especially on the days when I am lazy and don’t want to put on my “face” or in the summer when I just want my face to rest from makeup. When I read the ingredients, I was sceptical. Fruits on my face that will give it color? But it was awesome! And my face felt wonderful all day. The tint remained for a good portion of the day and it was really nice!

The Black Tea Mascara was very interesting to use. My first thought was “no way” as I have used the same mascara brand for over 20 years so I am a bit particular on my mascara. The brush was different, straight but with some indents to it, but very effective. The mascara actually did a great job! I am impressed!! Good coverage and it didn’t make my lashes feel thick, heavy or anything like that. They even were a bit lenghtened as well. Very nice!

The next day I tried out the Red Wine Resveratrol Nourishing Cream. This was totally awesome! I loved the texture and the way it makes my face feel. I am just in love with the Organic Cosmetics! I cannot believe the difference in how my face feels and looks compared with a few weeks ago. The Concealer was great too. Thick and easy to apply with a nice applicator.

I am really impressed with these 100% Pure items. It is so hard to believe that all of this can be done without chemicals and for not a lot of money. The prices are right in line with the chemically made stuff at the stores, so why aren’t we buying and using pure, natural products on our face and body? You have to check this out and give them a try! They carry a full line of products for your face, body and even hair.

The Giveaway:
One lucky winner is going to receive a tinted moisturizer and one of the black tea mascara’s to try out! I know you will love it! Here is how to enter!

CONTEST IS CLOSED

Giveaway Details: Please read our Terms of Service & Disclosure Policies before entering this giveaway. This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 and over can enter. You must be a PUBLIC FOLLOWER of the TCC Blog on Google Friend Connect to enter. All non-blog followers will have their entries disqualified. This giveaway will end on October 11th, at 11:59 EST time. Please complete mandatory entry first & then the bonus entries, leaving a separate comment for each one. Include your email address as well.

I would like to personally thank the folks at 100% Pure for allowing me to do a product review and for sponsoring a giveaway here on the TCC Blog! We love your products!

Disclaimer: Please read our Official Rules before entering this giveaway. Chris Carroll has personally reviewed these products. This company provided me with a free sample of this product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product. I have not received any Monetary Compensation for this review but did receive free products to use & evaluate for the review. Your thoughts & opinions may differ from mine.

The Toffee Box Candy

I have a delicious treat for you today! Heather from The Toffee Box showed me some love this week and shared her company with The Chics. Heather and her hubby have been making toffee for about 15 years and decided to share it with others 

Gourmet Gifts from Nuts Online

I get the opportunity to tell you about a cool store today. Nuts Online is a site that is dedicated to snacking. Now I don’t think it can get much better than that!! They have over 2350 different types of snacks! OMG Heaven! Started in 

Executive Gift Shoppe – Gifts for Business Professionals

I got to review a really cool site this week. Executive Gift Shoppe is a retailer of personalized gifts for young professionals. Executive Gift Shoppe started as a small personalized gift store in 1999 catering to the wedding & corporate gift industry. They have built their reputation by providing unique, engraved & personalized gifts at affordable prices. Over the years, they added thousands of new products, many personalized and many that aren’t. One thing that hasn’t changed is the commitment to quality and, more importantly, their commitment to customer service. Their goal is 100% customer satisfaction.

When you see this site, you will never have to worry about what to get the men in your life for holidays, birthdays or for the heck of it. The Executive Gift Shoppe has thousands of items that can be engraved or not. Their product line includes the following….
Barware ~ Briefcases & Bags
Business Accessories ~ Clocks
Desk Accessories ~ Food & Drink
Game Room ~ Green Executive Gifts
Golf gifts ~ Groomsmen Gifts
Home Goods ~ Men’s Jewelry
Personal Accessories ~ Smoke Shoppe
Sports Gifts ~ Travel Accessories
Trophies & Awards

And that’s not even all of the sections!!

The Review:
I was able to select the coolest item for review. I also have a tough time finding good gifts for the guys in my life, but when I saw the Swiss Army Knife Section, I knew I had a winner! The knife arrived super fast and packed very well. I was very pleased with that. The Handyman Swiss Army Knife comes with 20 something attachments and it is super cool! My hubby is forever looking for a screwdriver or a plier and this is going to totally excite him!! Now my son is going to be super jealous, so I know that come holiday time, I can find the perfect one for him as well.

This site is so huge! It is amazing the selection of items available and they are all geared for the guys! They even have a tailgating section that your guy will flip over. If you are looking for a great gift for a business professional, I know that the Engraved Business Card Holders make a wonderful, thoughtful gift item as well. I know that I will be back to this site often so I can spoil the guys in my life!!

The Giveaway:

We are so blessed to be able to offer one reader a complimentary personalized item with a limit up to $50.00 (and free shipping)! How awesome is that?? Here is how to enter!

CONTEST IS CLOSED

Giveaway Details: Please read our Terms of Service & Disclosure Policies before entering this giveaway. This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 and over can enter. You must be a PUBLIC FOLLOWER of the TCC Blog on Google Friend Connect to enter. All non-blog followers will have their entries disqualified. This giveaway will end on October 6th at 11:59 EST time. Please complete mandatory entry first & then the bonus entries, leaving a separate comment for each one. Include your email address as well.

I would like to personally thank Pete at Executive Gift Shoppefor allowing me to do a product review and for sponsoring a giveaway here on the TCC Blog! We love your products!

Disclaimer: Please read our Disclosure Policy before entering this giveaway. Chris Carroll has personally reviewed these products. This Company provided me with a free sample of this product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product. I have not received any Monetary Compensation for this review but did receive free products to use & evaluate for the review. Your thoughts & opinions may differ from mine.

Highly Fragrant Soy Candles Mia Bella

If you have been around the web long enough you have probably heard of my next sponsors product. Mia Bella is the brand name for the soy and veggie based candles sold by Scent-Sations. Scent-Sations Inc. was formed in September 2002. Scent-Sations’ goal is to implement 

San Francisco Bath Salt Company

Our next sponsor I get to tell you about has been a staple in the San Francisco area for years. Having lived there myself, I have actually been to their shop on Pier 39. The San Francisco Bath Salt Company offers all kinds of bath