Friday, December 31, 2010

Win the Basket of YOUR choice with 1800Baskets.com! 2 Winners! Ends 01/10

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This giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks so much to our wonderful sponsor 1800Baskets.com! We look forward to working with you again! The winners have been notified and upon confirmation, follower names will be posted both here and on our homepage. Remember: There are great giveaways active on the upper right hand side of the page!
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Ascending Butterfly Holidays Buying Guide 2010, Twenty Sixth Giveaway sponsored by:



Perhaps it's the after effects of Blizzard 2010, but I've been raiding my kitchen for snacks! There are snow mountains right outside my window, and getting into the city has been 'difficult' to say the least. I've been working from home and I'm sorely tempted to strap on some skis to get around!

Our friends at 1800baskets.com sent over the cure to my 'Blizzard Blues'.

This is not your average basket Boo Boo!


Stately Holiday Gift Trunk

As timeless, grand and elegant as the season itself, this handsome, hand-crafted wood trunk will make the ultimate holiday impression on beloved family members and dear friends. Accented with faux alligator leather, functional straps and a working metal latch, the lavish dome-top wooden trunk is packed with an abundance of extravagant fare including The Popcorn Factory® gourmet Kettle Corn, lusciously moist Portlock® Smoked Salmon, a decadent assortment of Godiva® Chocolate Bars and Godiva® Gems® Truffles, a Lindt® Extra Fine Dark Chocolate Bar, a creamy Ghirardelli® Milk Chocolate Caramel Bar, sesame crackers paired with Camembert flavored cheese spread, delicate DeBeukelaer® Pirouline® Chocolate Flavor-lined Wafer Rolls, nutty cashew brittle, zesty chili citrus twists, merlot olives and much, much more.


CONTENTS:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Wooden Trunk with Faux Alligator Leather and Metal Latch
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 7.4oz Sugar Cookies
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 3oz Honey Wheat Braid Pretzels
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 4.6oz Merlot Olive Jar <- OMG! These are sinfully good!
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 9.4oz Divine Mint Cookies
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 2.5oz DeBeukelaer® Pirouline® Chocolate Flavor-lined Wafer Rolls
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 3oz Chili Citrus Twists
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 8oz Sesame Crackers
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 1.3oz Ferrero Rocher® Chocolates
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 7oz Black Pepper Mini Breadsticks
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 3.5oz Ghirardelli® Milk Chocolate Caramel Bar
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 2oz Godiva® Café Chocolate Crème
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 9oz Godiva® Chocolate Bar Assortment
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 1oz Godiva® Gems® Assorted Chocolate Truffles
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 8oz Cashew Brittle
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 5oz Honey Mustard Onion Pretzels
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 2.1oz Cracked Pepper Crackers
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 2.45oz Lily O’Brien® Milk Chocolate Truffles
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 3.5oz Lindt® Excellence Extra Fine Dark Chocolate Bar
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 3.75oz Camembert Flavored Cheese Spread <-Also, Sinfully GOOD!
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 3.5oz Smoky Mozzarella Mini Baguettes
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 8oz Peanut Brittle
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 2oz Portlock® Smoked Salmon
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 4oz Peanut Butter Barrels
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 8oz. The Popcorn Factory® Kettle Corn
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 2.5oz World’s Finest® Mint Meltaways Chocolates
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 6oz World’s Finest® Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds

This trunk is definitely an amazing gift. It makes a super presentation, and the contents are sure to delight! I would also highly recommend it as an excellent corporate gift as well, if you have a client or special vendor on your list, this is the perfect gift.

My Take:


Pros:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - It makes an AMAZING presentation!
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - You can totally repurpose the trunk (it would make a super care package if you have young adults off to college, they can then use the trunk for storage in their dorm!)
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Each yummy delight is better than the next!

Cons

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - I honestly can't find ONE! (Well except maybe once its all empty, that's not good! LOL)

I have tried quite a few baskets from 1800baskets.com and they never disappoint, but I must admit, this one definitely has a strong 'WOW!' factor!

 Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - WIN IT! - Ascending Butterfly and our friends at 1800Baskets.com, want you to start your New Year with a Basket too! Two Winners will win their choice of any in stock basket under $100! Don't you just ♥ 1800Baskets.com? I know I do!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - How to Win:  Here are the Easy 1,2,3 Steps to Winning!

(1) You must be a PUBLIC follower of Ascending Butterfly to be eligible for this and all giveaways. Indicate in your entry that you follow (if your 'comment name/user id' differs from your profile id, please let me know what name you follow under) and

(2) MANDATORY entry- Visit our friends at 1800Baskets.com and LINK us to another great product they sell that catches your eye! REMEMBER: You CANNOT link to the basket being reviewed or the entry will be disqualified.

(3) You must also leave your email address somewhere in your comment. (You can format it this way for security, example: ascendingbutterfly AT mail host DOT com). (If your email is clearly visible in your profile, you can just say so, that's OK!) Please follow the easy 1, 2, 3 steps to winning! This giveaway is open to USA residents who are 18 years of age or older. No PO Boxes.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Please follow directions or you will be disqualified! All comments are moderated, they may not appear on the site right away (comments like "I want this" or "I want to win" will not be entered). You have from Friday, December 31, 2010 until Monday, January, 10, 2010 at 03:00 PM (EST) to comment and be entered for a chance to win. You will have 48 hours to confirm if we do not hear from you we will be forced to move on to an alternate. (We only notify winners DIRECTLY via email, so if your profile or your comment does not have an email your entry will not be processed)

EXTRA CREDIT:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Blog about this giveaway, linking to this giveaway post. Leave the URL in a comment. (If your blog post contains more than just a pic and link you'll get 5 extra credit entries!) OR You can also link us to a scrapbook page or project you have created!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Just for fun, share your favorite New Years Eve ritual

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Grab our Button and put it on your Blog. Leave the URL where we can see it in a comment (if you already have our button, just let us know, you will still get extra credit!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow @Tracy_Iglesias on Twitter and give me your twitter ID in a comment

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Tweet this:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ #ascendingbutterfly and @1800baskets 2 winners! - Basket of YOUR choice #Giveaway! Ends 01/10 http://tinyurl.com/2allqeh

(Leave a comment with the tweet’s url so you can get a valid entry (click on the time your tweet was sent to get the direct URL and then copy and paste it here). You can Tweet TWICE per DAY. If you Tweet more than that, that entry will be disqualified.)

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Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Have you entered another giveaway on Ascending Butterfly? Let me know which one and you’ll get more extra credit!

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Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Press the button below and join, you get an extra entry for this giveaway and a shot at more great prizes, lets win together! (one time extra credit, will be verified before entry can be accepted)



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FTC Disclosure Info for this Giveaway: This is not a paid insertion. This is a non-compensated post and all opinions regarding the product and the sponsor are my own experiences. I was provided product to facilitate the review and giveaway. Sponsor is fulfilling directly to prize winner(s), this in no way influenced my opinion of the products. Once a winner is selected and their information has been forwarded to the sponsor, the responsibility of prize fulfillment, rests with the sponsor.


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ASCENDING BUTTERFLY WISHES OUR READERS,  FOLLOWERS, OUR GIVEAWAY SPONSORS, AND ADVERTISERS,  A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR! THANK YOU FOR HELPING OUR COMMUNITY TO GROW IN LEAPS AND BOUNDS!

(Stay tuned for our 'New Year, New YOU!' themed promotions to launch in January!) - We will return with our Today's Words of Inspiration affirmational breathing meditations starting January 3rd!)

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Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Wordless Wednesday - Last Wordless Wednesday of 2010!





I can't beleive it's actually our last Wordless Wednesday before the New Year! Thanks for helping to make Ascending Butterfly fun in 2009, and simply amazing in 2010, I can't wait to see what the new year has in store for all of us!

Our Holiday Buying Guide has gone overtime, so please keep checking back daily there are still a few surprises tucked under my butterfly wings to share with you! And we will go straight from our Holidays themed giveaways into a super January 2011 promotion 'New Year, New You!' filled with some more fun surprises to help get your New Year off to a fantastic start!

I am going to carve out a space of time for myself for extra meditation and reflection. I am going to release the old year and make way for the new one. I never really set resolutions anymore, but I do have a life goals list, and each year I revisit it. To cross off what has been accomplished and make new goals. Never more than 10. Better less all completed than making 100 you never keep!

Let's enjoy our last affirmational breathing excercise of 2010:

'Today I affirm that I release energies from this past year that no longer serve a higher purpose for my well being. I release these energies with love and thanks for lessons learned. I affirm a new year of health, happiness, friendship, love, opportunity and good fortune. 2011 is my time to shine!'

What are your New Year's Resolutions?






Tuesday, December 28, 2010

The Ascending Butterfly Book Club - Ice Cream Theory Two SIGNED copies 2 Winners Giveaway! Ends 01/08/11

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This giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks so much to our wonderful sponsor Author Steff Descheres! We look forward to working with you again! The winners have been notified and upon confirmation, follower names will be posted both here and on our homepage. Remember: There are great giveaways active on the upper right hand side of the page!
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Ascending Butterfly Holidays Buying Guide 2010, Twenty Fifth Giveaway sponsored by:



Book Club Returns!

My apologies for the long hiatus! I have been reading, but there has been so much going on lately and with our holiday buying guide running into overtime there hasn't been time to breathe! But we return with a bang with two signed copies of our Book Club Selection to give away! And a special thanks to the Author for her patience!

What Flavor Are YOU?

Of Ice Cream that is! Blizzard 2010 has me snowed in, yet I find myself thinking of Ice Cream! Yes, Ice Cream! As far as I'm concerned, anytime is a good time for Ice Cream! So what flavor are you?



The Ice Cream Theory 

This is the book you'll swear you wrote in your head! I know that's the reaction I had to it. The author Steff Descheres parallels the people in her life to flavors of Ice Cream, and juxtaposes events, relationships, friendships and lovers with a different flavor. It's a fun and lighthearted book with laugh out loud moments and insights about life that are very relatable.
My Take

This is a very enjoyable read. When you finish this book, you won't be able to refrain yourself from comparing everyone in your life to an Ice Cream Flavor! (OK so maybe I was already doing that!)
I highly recommend this book as an anytime read, but if you want to start your year on a light note, this is the book you'll want to curl up on the sofa and enjoy!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - WIN IT! - Ascending Butterfly and Author Steff Deschenes, want you to start your year with a great read! Two winners will receive one signed copy of The Ice Cream Theory, Don't you just ♥ Author Steff Deschenes? I know I do!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - How to Win:  Here are the Easy 1,2,3 Steps to Winning!

(1) You must be a PUBLIC follower of Ascending Butterfly to be eligible for this and all giveaways. Indicate in your entry that you follow (if your 'comment name/user id' differs from your profile id, please let me know what name you follow under) and

(2) MANDATORY entry- Tell me what Ice Cream Flavor you are!

(3) You must also leave your email address somewhere in your comment. (You can format it this way for security, example: ascendingbutterfly AT mail host DOT com). (If your email is clearly visible in your profile, you can just say so, that's OK!) Please follow the easy 1, 2, 3 steps to winning! This giveaway is open to USA residents who are 18 years of age or older. No PO Boxes.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Please follow directions or you will be disqualified! All comments are moderated, they may not appear on the site right away (comments like "I want this" or "I want to win" will not be entered). You have from Tuesday, December 28, 2010 until Saturday, January, 08, 2010 at 03:00 PM (EST) to comment and be entered for a chance to win. You will have 48 hours to confirm if we do not hear from you we will be forced to move on to an alternate. (We only notify winners DIRECTLY via email, so if your profile or your comment does not have an email your entry will not be processed)

EXTRA CREDIT:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Blog about this giveaway, linking to this giveaway post. Leave the URL in a comment. (If your blog post contains more than just a pic and link you'll get 5 extra credit entries!) OR You can also link us to a scrapbook page or project you have created!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Just for fun, share your favorite New Years Eve ritual

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Grab our Button and put it on your Blog. Leave the URL where we can see it in a comment (if you already have our button, just let us know, you will still get extra credit!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow @Tracy_Iglesias on Twitter and give me your twitter ID in a comment

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Tweet this:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ #ascendingbutterfly + @SteffDeschenes Ice Cream Theory Two SIGNED copies 2 Winners Giveaway! Ends 01/08 http://tinyurl.com/2boqobl

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Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Have you entered another giveaway on Ascending Butterfly? Let me know which one and you’ll get more extra credit!

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Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Press the button below and join, you get an extra entry for this giveaway and a shot at more great prizes, lets win together! (one time extra credit, will be verified before entry can be accepted)



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FTC Disclosure Info for this Giveaway: This is not a paid insertion. This is a non-compensated post and all opinions regarding the product and the sponsor are my own experiences. I was provided product to facilitate the review and giveaway. Sponsor is fulfilling directly to prize winner(s), this in no way influenced my opinion of the products. Once a winner is selected and their information has been forwarded to the sponsor, the responsibility of prize fulfillment, rests with the sponsor.

Monday, December 27, 2010

Waterpik Twin Turbo Massage Showerhead Giveaway! Ends 01/03

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This giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks so much to our wonderful sponsor Waterpik! We look forward to working with you again! Our confirmed winner is  'heartnsoulcooking' - Congratulations! Remember: There are great giveaways active on the upper right hand side of the page!
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Ascending Butterfly Holidays Buying Guide 2010, Twenty Fourth Giveaway sponsored by:




Treat Yourself Better

We are on a massage theme this holiday season! First with a foot massager, now with an all over body massager!

I can't think of a better way to start my day than with a totally invigorating shower! And I've learned the hard way over the years that not all shower heads are created equal! I have had my fair share of lemons, some that leaked after a very short period of time, or dual shower heads where one part worked, and the other didn't. It's been quite a bit I've had to invest in them over the years. And sometimes I'd find one that was solid in almost every way except the flow/pressure was too weak.

I have kind of been like Goldilocks in the Three Bears Story when she tasted the porridge, it's taken me a few trys to finally get it 'just right'!

Twin Turbo - Love at First Shower! 



Spray Modes:


Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Full Body Coverage

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Advanced Mist

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Water Saver

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Concentrated Center Powerspray

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Twin Massage

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Twin Massage / Power Spray


Key features:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 3 1/2" Round Shower Head

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Advanced OptiFLOW Technology

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Removable Flow Regulator

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Spray Control Lever

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 5 Ft Faux Metal Hose

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Easy Clean Nozzles

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Lifetime Warranty


My Take

Pros:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - I love that you get the benefits of a dual head in ONE unit!
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - I love that the flexibility allows me to massage my lower back and my feet :)
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Easy Set Up!

Cons

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - I honestly can't find ONE!

I have tried a ton of Hand Held Showerheads, many 5 times the price of this one and honestly can't find one thing I don't love about it. I like very hot showers, and so far, no leaks, steady pressure and a great massage!

I highly recommend the Waterpik Twin Turbo for everyone on your list!

 Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - WIN IT! - Ascending Butterfly and our friends at Waterpik, want you to have a Twin Turbo hand held massage showerhead  of your own! Don't you just ♥ Waterpik? I know I do!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - How to Win:  Here are the Easy 1,2,3 Steps to Winning!

(1) You must be a PUBLIC follower of Ascending Butterfly to be eligible for this and all giveaways. Indicate in your entry that you follow (if your 'comment name/user id' differs from your profile id, please let me know what name you follow under) and

(2) MANDATORY entry- Visit our friends at Waterpik and LINK us to another great product they sell that catches your eye! REMEMBER: You CANNOT link to the unit being reviewed or the entry will be disqualified.

(3) You must also leave your email address somewhere in your comment. (You can format it this way for security, example: ascendingbutterfly AT mail host DOT com). (If your email is clearly visible in your profile, you can just say so, that's OK!) Please follow the easy 1, 2, 3 steps to winning! This giveaway is open to USA residents who are 18 years of age or older. No PO Boxes.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Please follow directions or you will be disqualified! All comments are moderated, they may not appear on the site right away (comments like "I want this" or "I want to win" will not be entered). You have from Monday, December 27, 2010 until Monday, January, 03, 2010 at 03:00 PM (EST) to comment and be entered for a chance to win. You will have 48 hours to confirm if we do not hear from you we will be forced to move on to an alternate. (We only notify winners DIRECTLY via email, so if your profile or your comment does not have an email your entry will not be processed)

EXTRA CREDIT:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Blog about this giveaway, linking to this giveaway post. Leave the URL in a comment. (If your blog post contains more than just a pic and link you'll get 5 extra credit entries!) OR You can also link us to a scrapbook page or project you have created!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Just for fun, share your favorite New Years Eve ritual

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Grab our Button and put it on your Blog. Leave the URL where we can see it in a comment (if you already have our button, just let us know, you will still get extra credit!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow @Tracy_Iglesias on Twitter and give me your twitter ID in a comment

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Tweet this:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ #ascendingbutterfly and @Waterpik Twin Turbo Massage Showerhead Giveaway! Ends 01/03 http://tinyurl.com/239uw83

(Leave a comment with the tweet’s url so you can get a valid entry (click on the time your tweet was sent to get the direct URL and then copy and paste it here). You can Tweet TWICE per DAY. If you Tweet more than that, that entry will be disqualified.)

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Saturday, December 25, 2010

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas!





Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! I hope you all remembered to leave out Cookies and Milk for Santa!

And since you've been so nice to everyone else this year, take a moment to enter a giveaway, or two, or three, and win something nice just for YOU! Our Holiday Buying Guide Countdown a Day still has some Amazing Surprises in store, so stay tuned! Check out the upper right hand side of the page to see what's new!







Friday, December 24, 2010

HT-1350 Pro Foot and Calf Massager Giveaway! ARV $399 Ends 12/31

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This giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks so much to our wonderful sponsor Human Touch! We look forward to working with you again! Our confirmed winner is 'Lynda Del.' - Congrats Lynda! You are about to have very happy feet this year! Remember: There are great giveaways active on the upper right hand side of the page!
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Ascending Butterfly Holidays Buying Guide 2010, Twenty Third Giveaway sponsored by:


Happy Feet, Happy Body!

What happens to the rest of your day when early on you realize your feet are aching? I don't know about you, but mine goes downhill pretty quick. Achy feet have a variety of causes, some that are obvious such as tight shoes or a blister, others may not be as obvious such as poor/low blood circulation.

In winter do your nails on your hands and feet change color in cold weather even with warm socks and gloves on? Mine do, I've always known my blood circulation could use help.

I've always had a keen interest in accupressure, notice I said Pressure NOT Puncture! While I have a respect for both, I'm a bit needle shy!

It's More than Just a Foot! 




This chart certainly puts a foot rub into a whole new perspective! It is said you can tell what part of the body needs additional help by what part of your foot is the most tender/sore to the touch when you massage it. If there is a certain part of the body you want to help affect additional healing towards, rub your foot in the corresponding area longer!
Get It Circulating!


Massage therapy has long term effects that are way more than just skin deep! Better circulation is part of the chain reaction that happens in the body as a result of receiving massage therapy on a regular basis.

Poor circulation manifests in various ways including: pooling of the fluid in the extremities (like the toes), cold hands and feet, fatigue, and achiness created by an accumulation of lactic acid in the muscles. Improving Circulation, brings damaged, tense muscles the oxygen rich blood they need to heal.

The pressure created by massage moves blood through the congested areas and helps facilitate improved circulation. The squeezing and pulling, flushes lactic acid from the muscles and improves the circulation of the lymph fluid. Lymph Fluid carries metabolic waste away from muscles and internal organs, resulting in lower blood pressure and improved body function. Improved circulation is just one more benefit of massage therapy. Combined with a balanced diet and regular exercise, massage can be the key to leading a healthier lifestyle.

After having a massage, even a deep tissue where you are left a bit sore afterwards, once you start walking you realize quickly that you are energized and feel more invigorated.

So can a foot massage really change your life? Both physically, and mentally I say YES! It can! And just like not all massages are equal (sometimes you need one from someone more heavy handed to work out those knots of tension, and sometimes you are sore/stiff and require the benefits of a lighter touch), so to are machines, not all massagers are created equal!

About the HT-1350 Pro Foot and Calf Massager



Human Touch massage technology brings you the HT-1350 foot and calf massager, the latest innovation from Human Touch. The CirQlation® Pro steps up the massage technology with three invigorating Automatic Programs. By combining foot massager and calf massager elements, Human Touch puts you in massage therapy heaven. The patented Figure-Eight Technology® caresses sore calves and rejuvenates tired feet to elevate your relaxation to the fullest. To maintain fashion and function, Human Touch uses removable Easy Sleeves™ that are washable and also integrated an upholstered body to the Human Touch CirQlation Pro. Indulge in unprecedented massage therapy that feels like a professional spa treatment. After those expensive shoes fail to bring life back into your feet, the HT-1350 succeeds with elegance only possible from Human Touch.

My Take

Pros:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - True circulation massage, not just a vibrational one, which in my opinion offers more long term benefit
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Easy Sleeves - I love that you can easily remove the sleeve and wash it often (People WANT to use it, and a result I feel much happier that I can clean the sleeves between each use)
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Easy Set Up! I love when Plug and Play truly means plug and play!

Cons

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Big Footprint both width and height, I was hoping to be able to tuck it under one of the end tables when not in use
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Beware of your chair, if you use it sitting on an office chair, LOCK the wheels first, because it will actually move you in the chair, sit somewhere stable with it. Even with office chair wheels locked it could move my chair backwards. (Which if you ask me is also a Pro by the way!)
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Be sure that if you are planning to leave this in a family room that you supervise children and of course watch out for your pets, if it's plugged in and they jump on it, they can turn it on or off accidentally!

I have tried other machines that enclose the calf so the calf massage is much more intense, with this unit the calf is NOT fully enclosed. Which means if you have athletic calves you won't have to worry about whether or not you can get your foot in, but it doesn't give as intense a massage to the calf area because of it. To get a full calf massage, you put your calves on top of the unit, it gives the calves a massage this way instead of on the inside of the unit as with competing brands. This is a plus and minus again, a plus because any size calf can enjoy this massager, but a con because your feet will hang over the unit while your calves are being massaged which is a bit awkward to get used to. If you are a wider width foot, you feel some extra pressure on your ankle bone, so take the time to adjust your foot properly and comfortably, until you are 'in' in such a way that truly feels comfortable for your foot. 

I recommend the HT-1350 Pro Foot and Calf Massager for everyone on your list! An especially thoughtful gift for anyone in your life who is on their feet all day! Hair Dressers, Bank Tellers, Bartenders, Delivery, Messengers, Waitreses and even folks who drive all day like Taxi Drivers, Truck Drivers who could really benefit from a circulation massage after a long hard day!

 Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - WIN IT! - Ascending Butterfly and our friends at Human Touch, want to put a little circulation in your Holiday with a HT-1350 Pro Foot and Calf Massager of your very own!  Don't you just ♥ Human Touch? I know I do!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - How to Win:  Here are the Easy 1,2,3 Steps to Winning!

(1) You must be a PUBLIC follower of Ascending Butterfly to be eligible for this and all giveaways. Indicate in your entry that you follow (if your 'comment name/user id' differs from your profile id, please let me know what name you follow under) and

(2) MANDATORY entry- Visit our friends at Human Touch and LINK us to another great product they sell that catches your eye! REMEMBER: You CANNOT link to the unit being reviewed or the entry will be disqualified.

(3) You must also leave your email address somewhere in your comment. (You can format it this way for security, example: ascendingbutterfly AT mail host DOT com). (If your email is clearly visible in your profile, you can just say so, that's OK!) Please follow the easy 1, 2, 3 steps to winning! This giveaway is open to USA residents who are 18 years of age or older. No PO Boxes.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Please follow directions or you will be disqualified! All comments are moderated, they may not appear on the site right away (comments like "I want this" or "I want to win" will not be entered). You have from Friday, December 24, 2010 until Friday, December 31, 2010 at 03:00 PM (EST) to comment and be entered for a chance to win. You will have 48 hours to confirm if we do not hear from you we will be forced to move on to an alternate. (We only notify winners DIRECTLY via email, so if your profile or your comment does not have an email your entry will not be processed)

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