Special Care for special wear

I like to get the best wear out of my clothes. I spend money to get quality pieces and I want them to look good and last long. That goes for jeans too. 

Recently, Woolite started their ongoing Long Live Your Jeans Campaign and offered a free sample of Woolite Extra Dark Care. I signed up and got my first sample. When it came, I washed a pair of my jeans and my kids. They came out so soft, and the color was so much truer than it was before. The blue was rich. Considering that all 3 pair were different hues, that is saying something awesome.

Fast forward a week or two, and Crowdtap, the Influencer Marketing Platform, invites me to be a Wooliteer and do a sample share of guess what? Woolite Extra Dark Care. 


It took a while to get the samples in hand, but when I did I already knew how I would distribute them. Since I already have my own bottle of Woolite, I'm obviously already impressed with how great it works, not just on jeans, but on all of our dark clothes. 

For a long time, I thought Woolite was only for delicate laundry. When I was growing up, we used it for under-slips, delicate fabrics, hand washables. With six sisters and my Mom - it was basically our detergent. Now, Woolite can be used for all laundry. It sure is being used on jeans and dark clothes around my house.


If you haven't tried it yet, make sure you do soon. Woolite Extra Dark Care - visit them on Facebook. Long live your jeans - and mine!

Chanel Quilted Tote Bag Giveaway - Grand Finale for Win This Bag

Welcome to Our Grand Finale of

"Win This Bag"

Sponsored by

HipSwap

Hosted by

Sidetracked Mom & Black Divorced & Virtuous’s Blogs

It's finally here! The Grand Finale of the Win This Bag series of giveaways is here!! 

Weeks 5 and 6 have been combined into a two-week long giveaway giving you the double the opportunity to increase your odds of winning by completing the daily bonus entries!

You'll have from 7/24/12 through 8/6/12 to claim as many entries as you possibly can! If you can remember to revisit your favorite blog to claim your daily bonus entries, you’ll have a huge advantage (2 weeks worth!) over the rest of the competition!

But before we announce the Grand Finale bag, here are a few words about our sponsor who made this entire 6 weeks worth of giveaways possible!

HipSwap is a mobile and web marketplace that connects buyers and sellers locally and nationally. It enables people to discover what’s inside the most fabulous closets, homes, and shops in neighborhoods and cities across America. HipSwap currently offers delivery service in Los Angeles and New York with its iconic pink delivery van.

Also, be sure to swing by the HipSwap blog to check out their ever popular post on how to spot a fake Louis Vuitton bag!

So, far HipSwap has generously supplied us with a Fendi Spy Bag, a Louis Vuitton bag, a white leather Tod’s hanbag and a Gucci Hobo Bag! Are you ready for the brand that will be featured in our Grand Finale?!

This week, you have the chance to win an authentic Chanel tote worth $1,300!

This beige quilted leather Chanel tote features a black leather trim and large "CC" on one side to make it easily distinguishable as the one of the world’s most prestigious designer brands.

Dimensions: 11" x 10" x 5" with 7" straps. 

Handbag provided by the amazing DoubleTake Consignment Boutique of New Jersey. Estimated Value: $1300

The DoubleTake Consignment Boutique first opened its doors in Short Hills, New Jersey in 1992. From day one the store has been packed with women who understand the advantages and value of consignment shopping. DoubleTake only accepts the highest quality & current designer clothing and accessories and has been recognized as a unique clothing boutique where huge savings can be realized.

NOW: On to increasing your chances to win:

How to gain entries in this giveaway:

There is only one mandatory entry option; and that is to create a free HipSwap account. However, by entering on this blog through the Giveaway Tools widget below, you have the opportunity to gain a large number of bonus entries! You can complete as many or as few bonus entries as you’d like but remember, the more you do, the better your odds of winning! Plus, once you are following all of your hosts, entering each subsequent weekly Win This Bag Giveaway will be even faster & easier! As promised, you’ll find additional bonus entries to claim for having entered our previous weekly Win This Bag Giveaways!

Good luck!

Giveaway begins on 7/24/12 at 12:01am EST & ends on 8/6/12 at 11:59pm EST.

Open worldwide.

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Win THIS BAG - Week 4

Welcome to Week #4 of

Win This Bag

Brought to you by

HipSwap

Hosted by

Sidetracked Mom’s Blog

“Win This Bag” is a 6-week event that will feature 6 weekly giveaways.There will be one designer handbag given away every week!Each bag will be an authentic, recognizable designer brand such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Coach, or Fendi.Our 6^th week will feature a highly coveted designer handbag and you will have the option to claim bonus entries for each of the 5 weekly “Win This Bag” giveaways you entered leading up to this grand finale!So, enter each weekly giveaway to increase your odds of winning!

Here’s what really separates this event from any other handbag giveaway you may have seen before… some of these handbags will come to you directly from a celebrity’s closet!

That’s right –

Thanks to HipSwap, you have the opportunity to win the exact bag that may have been on the arm of a famous 

celebrity!

HipSwap is a mobile and web marketplace that connects buyers and sellers locally and nationally. It enables people to discover what’s inside the most fabulous closets, homes, and shops in neighborhoods and cities across America. HipSwap currently offers delivery service in Los Angeles and New York with its iconic pink delivery van.

Also, be sure to swing by the HipSwap blog to check out their ever popular post on how to spot a fake Louis Vuitton bag!

Now, on to this week’s Giveaway!

This week, you have the chance to win an authentic Gucci bag!

This red-pebbled leather Gucci hobo bag is amazing for any occasion. It Features a navy cotton stripe in front and large gold ring hardware at strap ends.

Dimensions: 15" x 9" x 1" with 10" strap. Estimated Retail Price: $1500

This beautiful handbag was provided by the amazing DoubleTake Consignment Boutique of New Jersey.

The DoubleTake Consignment Boutique first opened its doors in Short Hills New Jersey in1992 and from day one the store has been packed with women who understand the advantages and value of consignment shopping. DoubleTake, which only accepts the highest quality & current designer clothing and accessories, has been recognized as a unique clothing boutique where huge savings can be realized.

How to Enter:

1. Create a HipSwap account.You will be asked to enter your name, email and zip code. If you do not live in the United States, please enter your City and Country in the Zip Code field.

2. Once registered, you can earn additional entries by:

a. Pinning your favorite HipSwap bag on Pinterest

b. “Liking” HipSwap on Facebook

c. Following @HipSwap on Twitter

d. Tweet with the hashtag #winthisbag for daily bonus entries

e. Following the blogs who are bringing you this awesome giveaway

There is only one mandatory entry option and that is to create a free HipSwap account. However, by entering on this blog through the Giveaway Tools widget below, you have the opportunity to gain a large number of bonus entries! You can complete as many or as few bonus entries as you’d like but remember, the more you do, the better your odds of winning! Plus, once you are following all of your hosts, entering each subsequent weekly Win This Bag Giveaway will be even faster & easier! And, don’t forget – we’ll be offering even more bonus points for each of these giveaways you entered during our final week of this event!

Good luck!

Giveaway begins on 7/17/12 at 12:01am EST & ends on 7/23/12 at 11:59pm EST.

Open worldwide.

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Dermagist Slm Crea, Review - Enter to Win!

What woman doesn't love beautiful skin? Finding the right products for your skin is hard. With Dermagist you can find whatever product you need for your skin in one spot. I recently had the chance to try their Hydropeutic Body Lotion, Hydro-Renewal Hand Cream, and Foot/heel Revitalizing Cream.

The Hydropeutic Body Lotion has a clean smell to it. When I used it in made my legs feel soft. Which is great for summer time when I wear shorts. There are several great features of this lotion. It has soothing teas that help relax the skin. It has certain wrinkle fighting ingredients. It also has therapeutic moisture adding ingredients. You can't go wrong with this. It will you fight wrinkles, relax your skin, and add moisture to your skin. All this in one product!

The Foot & Heal Revitalizing Cream is a MUST during summer time for me. Why? Cause I live in my sandals. My heals and feet are always dry and cracking. This cream works great and doesn't have a strong sent to it either. Since I have started using the foot and heel cream I have notice a huge difference. I don't worry about people seeing my feet!

The Hydro-Renewal Hand Cream is the best thing for people who want soft hands. (Which who doesn't?) It too doesn't have a strong sent. It also doesn't have a female sent to it. My husband has used this several times. Outside of making your hands soft, it also helps with the wrinkles. It kills two stones at once!

I just named three great products from Dermagist. There are several more items that work great for your skin. I have used their face wash and love it! If you care about your skin you will use these products!

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Disclosure: I receive sample(s) for purpose of testing and review. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

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Wanna make a better choice for your family? Sodastream Review

Have you given any thought to making better drink choices for your family? I know, theoretically, we all only give our kids 100% fresh squeezed juice and purified aquifer water, but face it - they drink soda, and juices made from concentrate, and yes: sports drinks! 


If you're ready for an alternative, the Sodastream is for you. The Sodastream is a Home Carbonation System that let's you make carbonated soda right in your home. Nutrition labels are easy to read and available on each flavor bottle as well as on the website.

The folks at Sodastream allowed me to try out a Home Carbonation System! My kids were so excited! We got it all out of the package, and the first thing we noted was how many different flavors are available - there is more than one to appeal to everyone's tastes. Even the hardest to please person will be appeased.

The instructions were so easy to follow, and we were ready to start making soda in a snap. We assembled our test tasting group, which consisted of Grandma, two Aunts, 5 kids and me, and we issued out tasting cups. Both flavors, ginger ale and rootbeer, far exceeded the expectations of the group. Rootbeer even received a thumbs up for rootbeer float assembly!

Since I am more of a tea and flavored water drinker, next we tried a sparkling water mix. I used the berry syrup mix to make a berry spritzer - and I was hooked!

The best things about the Sodastream were that it was so easy to use even a child could do it on their own; and that there is virtually no clean up. No half full can's sitting around the house and when they ask for soda I can feel good about what they are getting. They have so many flavors available - regular flavors and sparkling water, diet flavors;  And there are even Country Time and Crystal Light flavors available!

Wanna know more about Sodastream?

Convenience

• No need to carry heavy bottles from the store. 
• The Sodastream system is simple to use and requires no batteries or electricity.
•  Environmentally-Friendly Sodastream is an "Active Green" solution that minimizes the huge eco-footprint caused by the manufacture, transport and waste of plastic bottles.

Variety 

• Sodastream offers over 100 flavors to suit everyone’s taste. 
• Regular, diet, natural, fruity flavors, ice tea, energy drinks, sport drinks, tonic and many more. 
• Space Saver No need to store bottles of beverages or empty bottles for recycling in your home. 

Personalization 

• Make drinks just the way you love them… more bubbles, less bubbles, sweeter or lighter, even create your own flavor! 

Family Fun 

• The system is quick and easy to use. It's fun for everyone and kids just love it! 
• Value for Money Great savings compared to pre-packed carbonated water and beverages. 

Satisfaction Guaranteed 

• Sodastream drinks makers are of extremely high quality and include a money-back satisfaction guarantee.

Another GREAT things about the Sodastream is that with an average sized family use the carbonate only needs to be replaced approximately every 3-4 months. Can you imagine how much money you could be saving?

You can purchase the Sodastream by visiting the website or visit several local retailers, where you can buy the Sodastream that fits your lifestyle and get the flavor varieties you love.

P.S. The guys over at Healthy, Beauty, Children & Family are having a giveaway that ends on 7/25/12 and you can enter to win your very own Sodastream Home Carbonation System. Just say Hi from Black, Divorced and Virtuous when you go enter for your chance!

You may also like:
Do You Love Soda but Can't Afford to Buy It? Sodastream is for you: Woman of Many Roles

Black Divorced and Virtuous does receive products for review purposes. The opinion herein is absolutely 100% my own. I do not recommend anything against my own free will, because of undue persuasion or that I would not use myself.

Win THIS BAG: Week 3

Welcome to Week #3 of

Win This Bag sponsored by HipSwap hosted by Sidetracked Mom’s Blog

“Win This Bag” is a 6-week event that will feature 6 weekly giveaways.

There will be one designer handbag given away every week!

Each bag will be an authentic, recognizable designer brand such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Coach, or Fendi.Our 6^th week will feature a highly coveted designer handbag and you will have the option to claim bonus entries for each of the 5 weekly “Win This Bag” giveaways you entered leading up to this grand finale!So, enter each weekly giveaway to increase your odds of winning!

Here’s what really separates this event from any other handbag giveaway you may have seen before… some of these handbags will come to you directly from a celebrity’s closet!

That’s right –

Thanks to HipSwap, you have the opportunity to win the exact bag that may have been on the arm of a famous celebrity!

About our Sponsor:

HipSwap is a mobile and web marketplace that connects buyers and sellers locally and nationally. It enables people to discover what’s inside the most fabulous closets, homes, and shops in neighborhoods and cities across America. HipSwap currently offers delivery service in Los Angeles and New York with its iconic pink delivery van.

Now, on to this week’s Giveaway!

This week, you have the chance to win a Tod’s white leather shoulder handbag supplied by Celebrity Consignment Shop, Encore Closet.

This is a 100% guaranteed authentic Tod's White Leather Shoulder Bag Purse Handbag. This Italian beauty is made of white textured calfskin leather and features a single flat leather handle that rests comfortably on your shoulder. Its contrast top stitching gives this sophisticated bag its sassy style. You can always count on Tod's to give us modern luxury and its prestige bags are loved by celebrities everywhere.

Supplied by celebrity consignment shop, Encore Closet.

How to Enter:

1.Create a HipSwap account.You will be asked to enter your name, email and zip code.If you do not live in the United States, please enter your City and Country in the Zip Code field.

2.Once registered, you can earn additional entries by:

a. Pinning your favorite HipSwap bag on Pinterest

b. “Liking” HipSwap on Facebook

c. Following @HipSwap on Twitter

d. Tweet with the hashtag #winthisbag for daily bonus entries

e. Following the blogs who are bringing you this awesome giveaway

To be credited, all entries must be completed using the Giveaway Tools widget below.You can complete as many or as few entries as you’d like but remember, the more you do, the better your odds of winning!Plus, once you are following all of your hosts, entering each subsequent weekly Win This Bag Giveaway will be even faster & easier!

Good luck!

Giveaway begins on 7/10/12 at 12:01am EST & ends on 7/16/12 at 11:59pm EST. Open worldwide.

The Giveaway Tools Widget will load below this line. For those of you not familiar with Giveaway Tools, it is VERY similar to Rafflecopter but has been said to be a faster & easier way to enter giveaways. Let me know what you think! As always, thank you for visiting my blog and entering our giveaways! Good luck to you! ♥

XBox Kinect Giveaway!

Have you heard? We are having a Techy Summer over at Mom to Bed by 8, the ‘Iowa Mom‘ and want to help you continue on with your sensational summer by offering you a chance to win an Xbox Kinect Bundle Pack (including Xbox 360 console, Kinect Sensor and Kinect Adventures Game). Retail value $299.

Special thanks to our lovely co-hosts TechyTribe, I Love To Gossip, Giveaway Bandit, As Mom Sees It and Couponing4you for their support in bringing this gamer giveaway to life!

Xbox 360 4GB Console with Kinect
Product Description
The Xbox 360 4GB Console with Kinect. Kinect brings games and entertainment to life in extraordinary new ways – no controller required. Easy to use and instantly fun, Kinect gets everyone off the couch moving, laughing and cheering. See a ball? Kick it. Control an HD movie with a wave of the hand. Want to join a friend in the fun? Simply jump in. Wi-Fi is built-in for easier connection to the world of entertainment on Xbox LIVE, where HD movies and TV stream in an instant. Xbox 360 is more games, entertainment and fun.

Product Features

Kinect Sensor: With the Kinect sensor, you can experience gaming like never before. Easy to use and fun for everyone, the Kinect sensor utilizes revolutionary full-body tracking to put you in the center of the fun. This amazing new technology allows the sensor to recognize your body and mirror your movements in the game, making you the controller. With Kinect Xbox 360 now has the best controller ever made – YOU.
Built-in Wi-Fi: The new Xbox 360 is the only console with 802.11n Wi-Fi built-in for a faster and easier connection to Xbox LIVE. Stream HD movies and TV or download games from Xbox LIVE in 1080p and 5.1 surround sound from anywhere in the house. Compatible with b/g/n networks.
Xbox LIVE: Xbox LIVE brings a world of entertainment to you. Instantly watch movies and TV streaming from Netflix. In crystal-clear HD, or download game add-ons like new levels, characters, maps and songs. Easily jump right into online multiplayer fun and play along with friends around the world. Plus, get your favorite music from Last.fm, connect with friends on Facebook and post Tweets on Twitter. Xbox LIVE is your connection to more games, entertainment and fun.
Xbox 360 Wireless Controller (black): This award-winning, high-performance wireless controller features a range of up to 30 feet and a battery life of up to 30 hours on two AA batteries.
More ports: Connect more accessories and storage solutions with added USB ports. Now with a total of 5, (3 back/2 front) you’ll find more places to plug and play. Plus, in addition to the standard Ethernet port and HDMI output, we’ve added an integrated optical audio out port for an easier connection to the booming sound of your A/V receiver.
Kinect Adventures game: Float in outer space. Experience the thrill of roaring rapids. Tackle mountaintop obstacle courses and dive into the deep to explore a leaky underwater observatory — all from your living room. With Kinect Adventures, you are the controller as you jump, dodge and kick your way through exciting adventures set in a variety of exotic locations. Rated “E” for Everyone.

What’s In The Box?

• Xbox 360 4GB S Console
• Kinect Sensor for Xbox 360
• Kinect Adventures game - rated “E” for Everyone
• Xbox 360 Black Wireless Controller
• Xbox 360 Composite A/V cable (standard definition)
• 1 year limited warranty on console

Giveaway ends on June 18^th. Open Worldwide (winners located outside of the US/Canada area will receive cash equivalent), ages 18+.

Please use the rafflecopter form below to enter to win an Xbox Kinect Bundle Package sponsored by Mom to Bed by 8. Good luck to all!

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Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. Black, Divorced and Virtuous is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment.

Week #2 - Win This Bag

Welcome to Week #2 of

Win This Bag sponsored by HipSwap hosted by Sidetracked Mom’s Blog

“Win This Bag” is a 6-week event that will feature 6 weekly giveaways. There will be one designer handbag given away every week! Each bag will be an authentic, recognizable designer brand such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Coach, or Fendi. Our 6^th week will feature a highly coveted designer handbag and you will have the option to claim bonus entries for each of the 5 weekly “Win This Bag” giveaways you entered leading up to this grand finale!

 So, enter each weekly giveaway to increase your odds of winning!

What separates this event from any other handbag giveaway is that some of these handbags will come to you directly from a celebrity’s closet! That’s right –

Thanks to HipSwap, you have the opportunity to win the exact bag that may have been on the arm of a famous celebrity!

About our Sponsor:

HipSwap is a mobile and web marketplace that connects buyers and sellers locally and nationally. It enables people to discover what’s inside the most fabulous closets, homes, and shops in neighborhoods and cities across America. HipSwap currently offers delivery service in Los Angeles and New York with its iconic pink delivery van.

Now, on to this week’s Giveaway!

This week, you have the chance to win a Louis Vuitton Monogram Tote supplied by Celebrity Consignment Shop, Encore Closet!

 This 100% guaranteed authentic Louis Vuitton monogram canvas “tote” style shoulder bag has been Louis Vuitton’s symbol since its introduction in 1896 and is widely recognized as an elite status symbol around the world. This handbag has style and functionality which makes it a perfect everyday bag, whether you are taking it to the office or doing your errands. This is a classic bag that is sure to be chic and stylish for years to come.  

And, be sure to check out HipSwap’s post on 

How To Spot A Fake Louis Vuitton bag!

How to Enter:

1. Create a HipSwap account. You will be asked to enter your name, email and zip code. If you do not live in the United States, please enter your City and Country in the Zip Code field.

2. Once registered, you can earn additional entries by:

a. Pinning your favorite HipSwap bag on Pinterest

b. “Liking” HipSwap on Facebook

c. Following @HipSwap on Twitter

d. Tweet with the hashtag #winthisbag for daily bonus entries

e. Following the blogs who are bringing you this awesome giveaway

To be credited, all entries must be completed using the Giveaway Tools widget below. You can complete as many or as few entries as you’d like but remember, the more you do, the better your odds of winning! Plus, once you are following all of your hosts, entering each subsequent weekly Win This Bag Giveaway will be even faster & easier!

Good luck!

The Giveaway Tools Widget will load below this line. For those of you not familiar with Giveaway Tools, it is VERY similar to Rafflecopter but has been said to be a faster & easier way to enter giveaways. Let me know what you think! As always, thank you for visiting my blog and entering our giveaways! Good luck to you! ♥

 

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This giveaway is open to entrants worldwide 18 years of age or older, except where prohibited by law. No purchase is necessary to enter. Void where prohibited by law. The odds of winning are based on the number of entries received. This promotion is no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook and is Facebook-compliant. 

To qualify to win, you must complete, at minimum, the mandatory entry on the Giveaway Tools form. All entries will be forwarded to our sponsor for the purpose of randomly selecting a winner. Winners will be notified by email from a HipSwap representative. Winners will have 72 hours to respond or risk forfeiting their prize. Prize may re-awarded solely by the Sponsor’s discretion. 

Prize fulfillment is the sole responsibility of the sponsor. This blog may not be held liable for Sponsors who do not fulfill prize shipments. The participating bloggers were not compensated for this post. We reserve the right to publicly publish winners’ names and/or likeness. By entering this giveaway, you are agreeing to these terms and conditions.

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— Blck Divrcd Virtuous (@BDandV) July 2, 2012