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Friday, April 1, 2011

New Maybelline SuperStay 24 2-Step Lipcolor Review & Giveaway

I received a free sample of New Maybelline SuperStay 24 2-Step Lipcolor from BzzAgent. I decided the best time to test it was during a recent trip to New Orleans. While sightseeing I wouldn't have to to re-apply lip color. This lip color stayed on my lips the entire time while eating my way through New Orleans. Every time we were about to leave a restaurant I would look at my lips to see if I needed to re-apply the lip color and I didn't. At the end of the day I removed it with regular face cleanser and water.

It's called a 2-Step Lipcolor because the first step is to put on the long lasting base coat. The second step is to put on the moisturizing top coat balm. The base coat has a long applicator to make application simple. It comes in 30 colors divided into reds, plums, pinks and naturals. I've seen Maybelline SuperStay 24 Lipcolor in drugstores for the suggested price of 9.99. Learn more at Maybelline.com. I'm giving way 1 New Maybelline SuperStay 24 2-Step Lipcolor to 3 lucky winners.

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Mandatory Entry: Tell me what is your favorite lipstick or lip color at the moment in the comments box.

Extra Entries: Follow me on Twitter @dancingvalentin (2 entries) and put your Twitter name in the comments box.
"Like" me on Facebook (3 entries) and let me know you've done so in the comments box.
Follow my blog (4 entries) Let me know that you are following my blog in the comment box.

Giveaway ends April 30, 2011 at Midnight CST. Giveaway is open to residents of the US and Canada. Winner will be notified by email and will have 48 hours to respond.

*Giveaway is now closed. Congrats to uk7ss@yahoo.com!*

Marzetti Otria Greek Yogurt Veggie Dip Review & Giveaway!

I received a coupon for a free Otria Veggie Dip from BzzAgent. The only way to describe this dip is yum! I'm making a garden pasta salad with it right now and I can't stop dipping vegetables in this dip and eating it. No double dipping of course;-)Not only is it delicious, but it's also very good for you. It contains Omega 3 and is only 60 calories per serving. This is a great way to eat more veggies! There are several flavors including Cucumber Dill Feta, Chipotle Cheese, Spinach Artichoke, Garden Herb and Salsa Cilantro. Learn more at www.Marzetti.com/Otria It was located in the produce section for 3.99 at the store where I bought it. The recipe I made is included in the recipe book I'm giving away.

Garden Pasta Salad:

Marzetti Ingredients
One (8 oz) container Otria® Garden Herb Ranch Greek Yogurt Veggie Dip

Other Ingredients
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
1 tbsp olive oil
4 large portabella mushrooms, gills removed
8 oz whole wheat penne pasta, cooked
6 oz broccolini, cut into 1 inch pieces and blanched (substitute broccoli florets if desired)
1 medium zucchini, sliced
One (15 oz) can white beans, drained
3/4 cup pitted and sliced green olives
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil


Preparation:
Heat oil in a grill pan on medium high heat. Add mushrooms and cook until they are tender, about 3 to 5 minutes, turning them once during the cooking process. Transfer mushrooms to a cutting broad and cool slightly. Slice mushrooms into bite size pieces.

In a large bowl, combine pasta with remaining ingredients and Marzetti Otria Garden Herb Greek Yogurt Veggie Dip. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Salad is best served immediately after it is prepared.

Giveaway:

Five lucky winners will receive a Marzetti Otria Recipe Book and a coupon for $2.00 off on one Marzetti Otria Greek Yogurt Veggie Dip.








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Extra Entries:
"Like" me on Facebook. (3 extra entries)Let me know you did so in the comment box below.
Follow my blog (3 extra entries) Let me know you did so in the comment box. If you are already following my blog let me know. That's it! Simple!


Giveaway Ends April 30, 2011 at Midnight CST. It's open to residents of the US and Canada. Winners will be notified by email and will have 48 hours to respond.

*Giveaway is now closed. No entries, no winners.*