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UPrinting Giveaway Winners Chosen!

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UPrinting 500 Business Card Giveaway is over and the winners have been chosen!
Congratulations to Ange & Clarissa!
Ange said...

I'm just about to start my own business and this would be perfect timing! It's an edible photo business where you can customize cakes & cookies with your photos. I would start off by doing favours for friends and leaving business cards every time and go from there.

I've also become a follower!

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collegechick said...

I'm about to start college on Monday, and I have a campus job working as a salesperson for campus advertising. I'm trying to be unique with my approach and business cards would really help me get established on campus!
clarissa at digitaldeacons dot com

Piggy Paint Review & Giveaway!

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Piggy Paint was founded after Melanie Hurley was painting her two girls nails one day. While painting their nails over a foam paint one of her daughters dropped a glob of polish onto the plate. Shortly after that the polish began bubbling and "eating" through the plate. She decided to test all of her nail polishes that way and found the same result. That is when she made the decision that none of those solvent based polish were going on her daughters nails ever again and she came up with Piggy Paint. Her paint is made from natural ingredients, odorless, hypoallergenic and biodegradable. How cool is that? I love a mompreneur with a fabulous product!

I received a bottle of Piggy Paint in the Candy Coated color and the Piggy Paint Nail Polish Remover. I have to admit that I was skeptical if Piggy Paint Nail Polish Remover would take off my non-Piggy Paint polish but it truly amazed me. It worked as well, if not better than the harsh chemicals I had always used before. I have to mention that my husband LOVED how it didn't have any odor to it what so ever.

Candy-Coated

As soon as I saw the Candy Coated color of the Piggy Paint I knew it was one I would love. It is dark enough to be noticed on the toes and light enough to look nice on the fingers.

It always puzzles me how nail polish never stays on kid's nails as well as they do adults. I have my theories but I was excited that Piggy Paint included a tip for that in my package. They suggested letting the polish dry on it's own then going over it with a hair dryer on low for a few moments. I'm excited to see how this works!

Here is some information that I pulled from the Piggy Paint website:

Why is Piggy Paint™ Nail Polish the safe nail polish choice for children?
  • Non-toxic
  • Odorless
  • Water-based formula
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Fun, vibrant colors
  • Dries to a hard, durable finish

Piggy Paint™ is specially formulated from God’s natural ingredients and dries to a hard, durable finish. There are no toxic chemicals; it’s free of formaldehyde, toluene, phthalates, biphenyl A, ethyl acetate and acetone. Click here to see how our polish compares!

Say good-bye to harsh, smelly chemicals and hello to Piggy Paint™…it’s as Natural as Mud!

Piggy Paint™ Ingredients

Water, water-miscible acrylic resins and thickeners (well below 100 parts per million), glycol ethers. May contain mica, D&C red lake, ultramarine blue, iron and titanium oxide pigments.

Piggy Paint is so gracious to give Beauty4Moms readers a coupon code for 15% off anything on their website (including sale items!). This code expires on Oct. 31, 2009. These would make great stocking stuffers! Your exclusive coupon code is "BEAUTY15L"

When you spend over $25 domestic shipping is Free! They ship worldwide.

One luck winner will receive a Coupon Code for $20 from Piggy Paint.

To Enter: Visit Piggy Paint and tell me what you would spend the $20 on if you were the lucky winner! Please note: Each answer must be different from the one before.

Please leave a valid email address so we may contact the winner.

Extra Entries:

*Follow me on Google Friend Connect (1 extra)

*Follow me on Twitter (1 extra)

*Follow Piggy Paint on twitter, where they have secret sales & special offers (1 extra)

* Tweet Tweet - be sure to include @Beauty4Moms (1 extra daily)

* Comment on a Beauty4Moms non-giveaway post (1 per post)

* Kirsty, Digg or Stumble (2 extra for each)

* Blog about this giveaway with a link back to Beauty4Moms and Piggy Paint. Please put some thought into the post- not just a one liner. (10 extra)

Contest begins August 31, 2009 and ends September 30, 2009 at 9 P.M. EST. Winner chosen through Random.org. The winner will be announced on Twitter and will be contacted via email. The winner has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be drawn and you'll forfeit your prize. One entry per an entry method per a person. Sorry, this giveaway is for US residents only!

A big thank you to Piggy Paint for this review and giveaway opportunity.

Pocket Purifier Revew & Giveaway!

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In today’s world where staying healthy and germ-free is more important than ever, the Pocket Purifier finds itself with a large audience.

Pocket Purifier

Purely Enterprises, makers of the Pocket Purifier, print these claims on their packaging. The purifier uses the same germicidal ultraviolet light (UV-C) technology used in hospitals to sterilize surgical equipment. It also claims to eliminate 99.9% of germs that could cause colds and flu. E-Coli, Salmonella and Staphylococcus are also on the list. To use effectively, you must expose a surface to the germ-killing light for about 10 to 15 seconds.

The Pocket Purifier has many pros. Since it only emits a germ-killing light, there is no need for any sprays. You don’t have to worry about chemicals getting near your food, or worse, around your children. Using a built in 4 watt germicidal ultraviolet light, the Pocket Purifier deactivates the DNA of bacteria, viruses and other pathogens destroying their ability to multiply.

The Pocket Purifier is perfect for people who like to be cautious while on-the-go as well as at home. It's hand held size makes it great to slip in your purse to take it with you anywhere.
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Features & Benefits:

* Built in 4 watt germicidal ultraviolet light, deactivates the DNA of bacteria, viruses and other pathogens destroying their ability to multiply.
* The specially designed UV-Lid™ helps avoid any harm of ultraviolet light to eyes and skin and also enhances the germ-killing function.
* Suitable for purifying masks, kitchen utensils, telephone sets, nail clippers, scissors, baby toys, pacifiers, cribs, strollers and most everyday items.
* Powered by 4 (AA) batteries for easy carrying and safe usage.



I received a Black Pocket Purifier to review. I love it! It's adorable, light weight, and I like the built-in flashlight!

Right away I used it on my laptop, toothbrush, and kitchen counter.
Here are some facts about germs that disturbed me:

*Desktops have almost 21,000 germs per square inch and phones more than 25,000 per square inch (compared with a mere 49 per square inch on toilet seats)!

*Highly contagious infectious particles can spray from a sneeze at speeds of up to 200 miles per hour, landing at a distance of three feet from the offender and survive there for over 24 hours! Yuck!

*Women between the ages of 20 and 30 have more colds than men because of the exposure they receive from their children.


Pocket Purifier is warranted for 1-Year after purchase for all parts excluding germicidal UV-C bulb defective in workmanship and materials. Pocket Purifier UV-C germicidal bulb is warranted for 6-months from date of purchase.

To Buy: Visit Purely Products and purchase your very own Pocket Purifier for only $29.95. Available in black or pink.

To Win: Tell me one place you'll use your Pocket Purifier if you are the winner and follow Beauty4Moms Facebook Page (you must leave me a comment with your fb name or a link showing me you're following).

Bonus Entries:

Must complete mandatory entry first before all other entries will be accepted, we will be checking! : )

Remember to leave your email in the post so we have a way to contact you if you win.

Also, don't forget to post an extra comment for each additional entry!

* Comment on a Beauty4Moms non-giveaway post (1 per post)

* Follow me on Twitter (1 extra)

* Tweet Tweet - be sure to include @Beauty4Moms (1 extra daily)

* Kirsty, Digg or Stumble (2 extra for each)

* Blog about this giveaway with a link back to Beauty4Moms and Purely Products. Please put some thought into the post- not just a one liner. (10 extra)

Contest begins August 31, 2009 and ends September 30, 2009 at 9 P.M. EST. Winner chosen through Random.org. The winner will be announced on Twitter and will be contacted via email. The winner has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be drawn and you'll forfeit your prize. One entry per an entry method per a person. Sorry, this giveaway is for US residents only!

Founded in Love's Pillow Giveaway!

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Founded in Love is an etsy shop that makes gorgeous pillows. Seriously, they are cute stuff!

Here, check them out for your self.

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Dandelions 2

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Stylized Flower

I knew you'd like them! Founded in Love is giving away a pillow to one lucky Beauty4Moms reader. The winner may choose their choice of pillow from ones for sale in Founded in Love's shop.

To enter: Leave a comment in this post telling me either:

-a favorite pillow of yours during childhood,

-where you would put a new pillow,

-your favorite color,

or

-your favorite pillow from Founded in Love

Bonus Entries:
Remember to leave your email in the post.
Also, don't forget to post an extra comment for each additional entry!

* Follow Beauty4Moms Facebook Page (5 extra)

* Follow Beauty4Moms publicly through Google Friend Connect (2 extra)

* Tweet Tweet including @Beauty4Moms (1 extra daily)

* Kirsty, Digg or Stumble (2 extra for each)

* Grab my button (3 extra)

* Blog about this giveaway with a link back to Beauty4Moms and Founded in Love. Please give the post some thought. Don't just leave a sentence or two. (10 extra)

*Buy any item from Founded in Love's store and come back with the transaction # (10 extra)

Contest begins August 25, 2009 and ends September 25, 2009 at 9 P.M. EST. Winner chosen through Random.org. The winner will be announced on Twitter and will be contacted via email. The winner has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be drawn and you'll forfeit your prize. One entry per an entry method per a person. I'm sorry, this giveaway is open to US entrants only!

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Pleasantview Pottery Giveaway!

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I am a lover of all things pottery! I just find it fascinating how people can work and sculpt something so ugly and turn it in to something beautiful.

Whitney at Pleasantview Pottery is gracious enough to donate a ring holder to one lucky winner! The winner will get to choose their favorite ring holder from Pleasantview Pottery's shop.

Here are a few items that I LOVE made by the talented Whitney:

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Display Bowl

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Tall Lamp

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(My favorite) Ring Holder

To see even more of Whitney's work click on any picture above to take you to her etsy shop or visit www.pleasantviewpottery.com.

To enter: Visit Pleasantview Pottery and leave a comment in this post telling me which item is your favorite!

Bonus Entries:
Remember to leave your email in the post.
Also, don't forget to post an extra comment for each additional entry!

* Follow Beauty4Moms Facebook Page (5 extra)

* Follow Beauty4Moms publicly through Google Friend Connect (2 extra)

* Tweet Tweet including @Beauty4Moms (1 extra daily)

* Kirsty, Digg or Stumble (2 extra for each)

* Grab my button (3 extra)

* Blog about this giveaway with a link back to Beauty4Moms and Pleasantview Pottery. Please give the post some thought. Don't just leave a sentence or two. (10 extra)

*Buy any item from Pleasantview Pottery's store and come back with the transaction # (10 extra)

Contest begins August 25, 2009 and ends September 25, 2009 at 9 P.M. EST. Winner chosen through Random.org. The winner will be announced on Twitter and will be contacted via email. The winner has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be drawn and you'll forfeit your prize. One entry per an entry method per a person. This giveaway is open to entrants from around the world!

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Giveaway for Mimistitches Shop

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Mimistitches is a cute esty shop owned by a grandma with a passion for sewing! She makes adorable bibs, bloomer covers, onesies, shirts, and more.

She has offered Beauty4Moms readers the chance to win one $18 gift certificate to her shop!

Here are a few examples of her work:

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Personalized Bloomer/Covers

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Big Sister to Be T-Shirt

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Personalized Bib

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Personalized T-Shirt
This is my favorite but I may be a little biased b/c of the name. : )

Lenda was kind enough to send me a bloomer cover to review. I have to tell you I was quite impressed. The stitching was secure and oh so straight, the material was soft, and the colors were vibrant. I highly recommend Mimistitches for your personalized children items.

Ready to win your own gift certificate? Here's how:

To enter: Visit Mimistitches and leave a comment in this post telling me which item is your favorite and who you would give this item to if you won!

Bonus Entries:
Remember to leave your email in the post.
Also, don't forget to post an extra comment for each additional entry!

* Follow Beauty4Moms Facebook Page (5 extra)

* Follow Beauty4Moms publicly through Google Friend Connect (2 extra)

* Tweet Tweet including @Beauty4Moms (1 extra daily)

* Kirsty, Digg or Stumble (2 extra for each)

* Grab my button (3 extra)

* Blog about this giveaway with a link back to Beauty4Moms and Mimistitches. Please give the post some thought. Don't just leave a sentence or two. (10 extra)

*Buy any item from Mimistithces' store and come back with the transaction # (10 extra)

Contest begins August 25, 2009 and ends September 25, 2009 at 9 P.M. EST. Winner chosen through Random.org. The winner will be announced on Twitter and will be contacted via email. The winner has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be drawn and you'll forfeit your prize. One entry per an entry method per a person. This giveaway is open to entrants from around the world!

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Enter To Win 500 Business Cards!

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Update: This giveaway is now closed! Congrats to Ange & Clarissa.

Readers of Beauty4Moms, I have good news for you! UPrinting, an affordable business card printing company that I’ve found to be of great quality, has offered to give 500 business cards each to two Beauty4Moms readers! (Winners will have to cover shipping costs)

Two winners will be chosen at random from those who comment before the deadline of September 1st. (Midnight, EST.)

Uprinting.com offers an extensive line of print marketing services including business cards, postcards, brochures, fliers, letterhead, wall graphics and so much more. In addition, they even offer a user-friendly online design tool to help you create your own custom designs with plenty of industry specific product templates. For my environmentally concerned readers, you’ll be happy to know that Uprinting is green and uses eco-friendly soy-based inks and paper stocks that range from 10%-30% recycled paper.

How to Enter:

  • Leave a comment on this post telling us why you want the business cards, and what you will use them for. Will you promote your business by tacking them up on bulletin boards? Will you hand them out at the mall to promote your website? Will you carry them around with you at a convention or conference?
  • Be sure to leave a valid email address so we can contact you if you win and again to see that you receive the business cards.

Extra Entries:


The two winners will receive five hundred business cards apiece. They'll have the option to customize their cards!

Choose between 3 different business card sizes: 2x3.5”, 2x3”, 2x2";

Choose paper: 14pt cardstock (matte or gloss coating) & 13 pt cardstock uncoated

Choose Color: Color on both sides; Color on 1 side , B/W backside; Color 1 side, black backside

Don't worry, they won't put their logo on the backside of the cards as some other companies do. They are classier than that!

The winners will be chosen from Random.org and will be notified by September 2nd. The winner has 48 hours to respond before forfeiting their prize and a new winner is drawn.

I’m anxious myself to buy a few of their Die Cut Business Cards. They are very unique and eye catching.

So, what would you do with 500 business cards? Tell us, and you just might be able to make those plans a reality!

Happy Squash Toys Giveaway!

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I love Happy Squash Toys and I'm excited to share them with you!

Here's a little bit from the owner, Jim:
"I started making toys a number of years ago when my wife and I wanted to find a safe alternative to plastic toys. I do all the design, woodworking and detail painting. My wife does all the sewing and paints as well. It has been a wonderful creative outlet for us and our daughter loves the toys we create, hopefully you will too!"

Happy Squash Toys gives parents piece of mind with toys made from all-natural, non-toxic, and non-splintering wood. Their whimsical shaped toys have been hand sanded baby smooth. These adorable toys are the perfect size for little fingers to grasp.



Jim was gracious enough to give me three gorgeous cherry cars to review. Here's a picture of them in action:



These high-quality toys are sure to inspire your child’s imaginations and their desire to explore.



Happy Squash Toys has a variety of safe and fun toys for your children to enjoy. Below are a few of my favorites:

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Natural Race Cars

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Flower Cars

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Natural Dinosaurs

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Zoo Animals
Wouldn't these be adorable to decorate a nursery until the child is old enough to use them?

Ready for the Giveaway? Jim is giving one lucky winner their own set of natural cars.

To enter: Visit Happy Squash Toys and leave a comment in this post telling me which item is your favorite!

Bonus Entries:
Remember to leave your email in the post.
Also, don't forget to post an extra comment for each additional entry!

* Follow Beauty4Moms Facebook Page (5 extra)

* Tweet Tweet including @Beauty4Moms (1 extra daily)

* Kirsty, Digg or Stumble (2 extra for each)

* Grab my button (3 extra)

* Blog about this giveaway with a link back to Beauty4Moms and Happy Squash Toys. Please give the post some thought. Don't just leave a sentence or two. (10 extra)

*Buy any item from Happy Squash Toys' store and come back with the transaction # (10 extra)

Contest begins August 17, 2009 and ends September 17, 2009 at 9 P.M. EST. Winner chosen through Random.org. The winner will be announced on Twitter and will be contacted via email. The winner has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be drawn and you'll forfeit your prize. One entry per an entry method per a person. This giveaway is open to entrants from around the world!

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ThatsJazzyStampDreams Giveaway & Coupon Code

Pin It Now! One day I was browsing Etsy's scrap-booking supplies and I ran upon Thats Jazzy Stamp Dreams, I took one quick look and was instantly smitten! Their designs, stylized with vintage elements as well as a natural component, were right up my alley. It doesn’t help either that the stamps are clear for perfect placement. I love them all!!! Sheila, Thats Jazzy Stamp Dreams owner, gave me my choice of stamp to review. I was delighted! I'll get to the review in a moment, first I want to tell you more about these lovely stamps.

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These are a fun, eco-friendly, and cost-effective alternative to di-cuts. Just imagine the beautiful scrap-books pages and cards you could make with these. The possibilities are endless. Sheila has beautifully crafted these stamps to work with each other saving you time and money from buying more stamps. For example the Stamped Clear stamp set can not only be combined with itself, (the words fit into the stamp) but can also be used with the “Date Me!” stamp set and the “Friends and Buds” add on set.

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Stamped Clear stamp set

Below are a few of my favorites:

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Now to the stamps that I reviewed! I chose Beckie's Love Birds.

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I know what you're thinking, good choice right?

Below are the two cards I've made so far with these super cute stamps.

I enjoy card making and scrap-booking so I've had my share of both good and bad stamps. These most certainly fall in the good category! I'm sick of buying high priced clear stamps only to have them squish when you press down. When this happens your image is blurred and worthless. These stamps were high quality! With one press the image looked perfect, no repressing needed. On the left card I used Copic markers to fill in the stamps and on the right I used them to outline the stamps.

Ready to win your own stamp set?

Sheila is so kind as to give away free shipping and $8.50 Gift Certificate to one lucky winner!

$8.50 you may say, well what will that buy? In most stamp shops it may cover the shipping costs but at Thats Jazzy Stamp Dreams it will buy the most expensive item in her shop! Crazy, I know! Even though her items are of superb quality she sells them at half the price of her competitors.

She is also offering 20% off to all my readers! All you have to do is send her an email with your order and the coupon code "Beauty4Moms".

Her email is thedreamer at thatsjazzystampdreams dot com

To enter: Visit ThatsJazzyStampDreams and leave a comment in this post telling me which item is your favorite!

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Also, don't forget to post an extra comment for each additional entry!

* Follow Beauty4Moms Facebook Page (5 extra)

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* Kirsty, Digg or Stumble (2 extra for each)

* Grab my button (3 extra)

* Blog about this giveaway with a link back to Beauty4Moms and ThatsJazzyStampDreams. Please give the post some thought. Don't just leave a sentence or two. (10 extra)

*Buy any item from ThatsJazzyStampDreams' store and come back with the transaction # (10 extra)

Contest begins August 14, 2009 and ends September 14, 2009 at 9 P.M. EST. Winner chosen through Random.org. The winner will be announced on Twitter and will be contacted via email. The winner has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be drawn and you'll forfeit your prize. One entry per an entry method per a person. This giveaway is open to entrants from around the world!

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Midnight Snack Giveaway

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Midnight Snack (what a cute name, huh?) is donating 3 items from his store to you! Well, three of you. Here's the info:

Twin Heart Bobby Pins:
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A set of bobby pins with a half inch wooden circle attached. They each have a decoupaged heart image, one is red and one is orange. They are water resistant but should be removed before bathing or swimming.

Sew Cool Ring:

Ring is made from this cute little decal saying "Sew Cool" decoupaged onto a wooden circle. It is then attached to an adjustable white gold plated ring. Circle measures about an inch in diameter. Ring is water resistant but I recommend keeping it away from water.

Cross Stitch Heart Ring:
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Ring is made from this cute little decal of a cross stitched heart pattern decoupaged onto a wooden circle. It is then attached to an adjustable white gold plated ring. Circle measures about an inch in diameter. Ring is water resistant but I recommend keeping it away from water.

Here are a few items made by Midnight Snack that I adore:

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Donut Ornament or Key Chain

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Wise Old Owl Plush

To enter: Visit Midnight Snack and leave a comment in this post telling me which item is your favorite!

Bonus Entries:
Remember to leave your email in the post.
Also, don't forget to post an extra comment for each additional entry!

* Follow Beauty4Moms Facebook Page (5 extra)

* Tweet Tweet including @Beauty4Moms (1 extra daily)

* Kirsty, Digg or Stumble (2 extra for each)

* Grab my button (3 extra)

* Blog about this giveaway with a link back to Beauty4Moms and Midnight Snack. Please give the post some thought. Don't just leave a sentence or two. (10 extra)

*Buy any item from Midnight Snack's store and come back with the transaction # (10 extra)

Contest begins August 14, 2009 and ends September 14, 2009 at 9 P.M. EST. Winner chosen through Random.org. The winner will be announced on Twitter and will be contacted via email. The winner has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be drawn and you'll forfeit your prize. One entry per an entry method per a person. This giveaway is open to entrants from around the world!

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