Saturday, July 31, 2010

Winner Announcement - Is it YOU?


*Congratulations to 'singermagic1' winner of our Satya Jewelry Hamsa Turquoise Pendant Giveaway! Enjoy your new necklace! Join me in congratulating our winner!

A big thank you to our sponsor, Satya Jewelry, we look forward to working with you again!

Active Giveaways:

1) Ends 08/02 -Wanchai Ferry Review & Giveaway!  - HERE

2) Ends 08/10 - Idox360 Review & Giveaway - protect your iPod or iPhone and view video easily on the go! HERE

3) NEWEST: Ends 08/13 - 'Slip Into Summer' with a Twisted Orchid Animal Friendly Handbag Giveaway HERE!

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*We post our winner usernames instead of full names, this is why it's in quotes, unless of course the username is their fullname!

Thursday, July 29, 2010

'Slip Into Summer' with a Twisted Orchid Animal Friendly Handbag Giveaway!

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This giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks so much to our wonderful sponsor Twisted Orchid! We look forward to working with you again! The winner has been notified and upon confirmation, follower name will be posted both here and on our homepage. Remember: There are great giveaways active on the upper right hand side of the page! Watch for the next bag in the ‘Spring Into Bags’ series to launch SOON.
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Ascending Butterfly Editor's Pick Sponsored By:



Our apologies, there was some confusion with the handbag company slated to be posted before this giveaway, and a result there was a delay in the Handbag Series we have been hosting since March 2010! We know our handbag lovers have been patiently awaiting the return of this feature!

We are happy to say Handbags are back! We return to the series with relish, and with not just any bag, but an Animal-Friendly Leather Purse by Mad Handbags! Trust me when I tell you this one is so worth the wait. And we send our thanks to the amazing folks at Twisted Orchid for stepping in and taking over so we could continue the series. (We still hope to bring you the bag that would have been here today later on down the line this year!)

As you all know by now I am all out obsessed with genuine leather handbags. I will not apologize, excuse or deny it. I also appreciate that some readers don't share my love of all things leather. Not everyone just wants to bury their nose in their brand new leather handbag like I do....I told you....obsessed..... a bit.....

I do have to say that throughout the years animal friendly handbags have become much more stylish and many actually manage to rival not just mimic leather bags in appearance and quality. Not every vegan bag looks real enough to pass my 'can I pass it off as leather test'?

I am happy to say that today's 'Editor's Pick' truly does rival all the things I love about leather handbags, style, hardware, organizational pockets, and just plain 'presence'. (I am going to have to add on the only thing it doesn't have via spray, that leather smell! LOL)

Based in Chicago (you know I love 'Made in the USA'), Twisted Orchid can be seen on the pages of People Style Watch to Lucky, Elle and Oprah. Both trendspotters and fashion provocateurs alike are buzzing about the incredible selection, style and pricing. So whether you're an accessory gal who wants to test out a trend before deciding on a big splurge, or you're a fashionista who prefers to shop for fabulous steals - Twisted has the right piece just for you.  And with secure online shopping, guaranteed delivery, and 30-day hassle free returns, buying from Twisted Orchid is convenient and absolutely risk free! They actually have built in shopping integration straight from their Facebook Page! WOW!

Twisted Orchid exclusively offers Mad by Design. They carry a large selection of totes, clutches, handbags, wallets, animal-friendly leather handbags and eco-friendly bamboo handbags. And ladies I would be remiss if I neglected to tell you that they offer Free Shipping in the United States!

I am pretty tough on my handbags. I'm a public transportation commuter in the heart of New York City and unlike many women I see around me on the train, I refuse to carry a handbag, a totebag with my lunch, a totebag to hold my shoes, you get the picture. I put everything in ONE bag. And that bag must have  a cross over shoulder option, so I can have my hands free. To say my bag gets 'over-stuffed' daily is an under-statement. Another thing you'll notice is that I favor darker colored bags because I am so tough on them.

Twisted Orchid forced me to go outside my comfort zone with the 'Orchid Large Pink Tote'. I love the size, it definitely passes my 'could this pass for leather test' even though it's NOT, it's animal friendly, and it's PINK. Yes, pink. Most people who know me, know I'm definitely not the pink and frilly gal. Nothing against the color or anything but I'm a black wearing New Yorker and wondered if this dainty colored bag could possibly hold up to my daily commute. I thought for sure this bag would end up with strange stains and punctured by having one of my high heels poke a hole through it from the inside, but I was pleasantly surprised! This bag passed the rigors of a weekly NYC public transportation commute (in the summertime no less) with flying colors. It's been well past 30 days and this bag still looks NEW! And the stitching hasn't even buckled under the enormous weight load I put it through daily!

Here's the Skinny: I love this bag! It's the right size for me, despite the fact I carry a lot each day, I don't want my bag to look like I'm using a weekender! This doesn't look like a duffel, but holds up like one. The color is absolutely perfect for Spring and Summer, and it's just the right shade of pink for those of you who are much like me and wouldn't normally go with pink, this isn't peptol or neon or so faded you'd think it's white, it's a true pink rose petal, and very versatile. It has the pockets I love, especially on the outside (I need to reach my metrocard QUICKLY! and with one hand....) So do I recommend? That's a resounding YES ladies! I don't mind embracing more ways to stay 'green' but when it comes to handbags I still have my preferences, this bag helped me to be 'green' and not feel like I was compromising my favorite and preferred bag style type in the process! Twisted Orchid gets my butterfly seal of approval!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - WIN IT! - Thanks to our friends at Twisted Orchid the lucky winner of this giveaway gets a bag of their choice up to $75 in value.


Don't you just ♥ Twisted Orchid? I know I do!

How to Win: (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 (this must be done for all others to count): Visit Twisted Orchid and post the URL of the bag you would pick if you won!  (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 (or in this case, the A,B,C’s of winning!) This giveaway is open to USA residents who are 18 years of age or older.

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 Thursday, July 29, 2010 until Friday, August 13, 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:

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(Leave a comment with the tweet’s url so you can get a valid entry. Get the Tweet's URL by clicking 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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Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Wordless Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - Your Greatest Treasures!


Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - What three things do you have to teach someone else? - Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ

(I can teach persistance, tenacity, curiousity)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ  -What three things do you have to learn? - Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ

(Patience, discernment, true stillness/inner harmony!)

Wordless Wednesday can sometimes be so profound in it's simplicity!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - What three things will you teach today, and also, what three things will you learn today? -Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Today's Words of Inspiration - What's New Butterfly?



Somehow there is a Tom Jones song stuck in my head. What's New Pussycat? I don't even remember where I heard it today. And since I can't get it out of there, and they say if you can't beat em join em, I'm going to let this train of song, er thought, yeah I mean thought, run it's course! We did speak yesterday of finding inspiration in new places!

When is the last time you learned something new? Was it in school? Was it when you trained for your current job?

Did you know that Tom Jones has received his knighthood from the Queen at Buckingham Palace? The photo above was taken when he received it! If you answered 'No' to this question, PERFECT, you just learned something new for the day!

They say from infancy to toddler years we soak up new information like a sponge and are at our very best when it comes to learning new information. I don't think this means we can't learn as we get older, it just gets a little harder.

Blogging has challenged me to learn something new everyday, whether it's learning to code something because the template limitations don't suit me, or learning to get better at research so I can do it faster, I find I am still learning something new everyday.

What's new with you butterfly? How can you challenge yourself to learn or do something new today?

Use 'Today's Words of Inspiration' as a breathing meditation to still your mind, quiet your thoughts and bring in positive energy. As you inhale bring in only positive energy by saying in your mind, I breathe in positive energy (or you can say creative energy if that is what you wish to create more of) and as you exhale, Affirm out loud today 'I am open to a new experience today!'

Spend some time each day enjoying focused breathing AND soul guided meditative visualization, in doing so, you can bring about profound and powerful changes in your life.

Visualize yourself manifesting something unique, guided by universal forces that emerge spontaneously from within your soul. Do this at least twice today and see how by taking a moment away from the hectic pace and breathing in positive energy and affirming what you wish to create, your thinking will become different.

Remember, attitude really does determine altitude.

It is OK to *Re-Tweet* the link to this post and You can find me (@Tracy_Iglesias) on Twitter here! Twitter love: re*tweet by copying and pasting the following into your update field:

OK to RT: @Tracy_Iglesias #ascendingbutterfly - Today's Words of #Inspiration and Great #Giveaways! - http://tiny.cc/n4Thx

Make this your best day ever, Bless and Be Blessed!

Active Giveaways:

1) RED ALERT: Ends TODAY at 3pm EST - Win a turquoise hamsa pendant necklace from Satya Jewelry! (ARV $118.00)  HERE

2) Ends 07/30 -'Slip Into Summer' Special Feature - 3 winners will win their choice of Oka B shoes HERE

3) Ends 07/30 -Enter to win a Beautyzzz Natural Silk Pillow Case (ARV $47 each) - 5 winners - HERE

4) Ends 08/02 -Wanchai Ferry Review & Giveaway!  - HERE

5) NEWEST: Ends 08/10 - Idox360 Review & Giveaway - protect your iPod or iPhone and view video easily on the go! HERE

Keep your eyes on the homepage 'Win Here - Today's Butterfly' section we have some great giveaways still to come!

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Monday, July 26, 2010

Today's Words of Inspiration - Tweetspiration!



It can be fun to seek out inspiration in unusual places and to make sure you are also doing so in places you regularly visit!

Twitter which folks either like or hate, (same with facebook) can be more childish than high school, and at times equally profound. The messages are mixed depending upon who you follow and who follows you, but I came across an interesting 'tweet' this weekend and couldn't help but share it!

Many times its not what uve done wrong that makes life hard on u & ppl 2 dislike u, ITS WHAT UVE DONE RITE! #keepgoin!

4:00 PM Jul 24th via mobile web

@RevRunWisdom <-This link will take you to RevRunWisdom on Twitter if you'd like to follow too!
I thought this was quite profound and I thought it would be interesting to get your feedback on this tweet. It's obvious that making the wrong choices in our lives will elicit negative feedback from those around us, but there are times that the right decision can also elicit negativity, leaving us even MORE profoundly confused than we were before.

How do you react when you receive negative feedback on a decision you know full well was the right one for you? Do you press forward? Do you find yourself feeling the need to justify your decision?

Use 'Today's Words of Inspiration' as a breathing meditation to still your mind, quiet your thoughts and bring in positive energy. As you inhale bring in only positive energy by saying in your mind, I breathe in positive energy (or you can say creative energy if that is what you wish to create more of) and as you exhale, Affirm out loud today 'I trust today that I am making the right decision!'

Spend some time each day enjoying focused breathing AND soul guided meditative visualization, in doing so, you can bring about profound and powerful changes in your life.

Visualize yourself manifesting something unique, guided by universal forces that emerge spontaneously from within your soul. Do this at least twice today and see how by taking a moment away from the hectic pace and breathing in positive energy and affirming what you wish to create, your thinking will become different.

Remember, attitude really does determine altitude.

It is OK to *Re-Tweet* the link to this post and You can find me (@Tracy_Iglesias) on Twitter here! Twitter love: re*tweet by copying and pasting the following into your update field:

OK to RT: @Tracy_Iglesias #ascendingbutterfly - Today's Words of #Inspiration and Great #Giveaways! - http://tiny.cc/n4Thx

Make this your best day ever, Bless and Be Blessed!

Active Giveaways:

1) Ends 07/27 - Win a turquoise hamsa pendant necklace from Satya Jewelry! (ARV $118.00)  HERE

2) Ends 07/30 -'Slip Into Summer' Special Feature - 3 winners will win their choice of Oka B shoes HERE

3) Ends 07/30 -Enter to win a Beautyzzz Natural Silk Pillow Case (ARV $47 each) - 5 winners - HERE

4) Ends 08/02 -Wanchai Ferry Review & Giveaway!  - HERE

5) Ends 08/10 - Idox360 Review & Giveaway - protect your iPod or iPhone and view video easily on the go! HERE

Keep your eyes on the homepage's 'Win Here - Today's Butterfly' section we have some great giveaways still to come!

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Sunday, July 25, 2010

This Week's Moment of Gratitude! - Well we danced by the light of the moon!


There is an impending Full Moon energy that has been clouding things up a bit cosmically speaking. Full Moons are considered endings; perhaps a chapter in your life is closing now. In the clear light of the Full Moon, you are able to distinguish what may be holding you back and what you need to break free of before you can move forward. Start with a junk drawer, then move to a closet. Maybe the clear light of the moon will help you see your items with fresh new eyes.

Sometimes even songs capture the nostalgia that is arisen during a new moon phase and help us put our feelings into perspective.

Seals & Crofts Dance by the Light of the Moon Lyrics:

Remember the old days when I met you. I never
thought I would get you. Remember the good times
we shared together, and now they're just a song.
Remember the first time that I saw you. Remember
the first time that I taught you. Remember the old
friends we knew together, and how they've all gone
on.

Well we danced by the light of the moon. The band
kept on playing that tune. You asked me to carry
you home, we were alone. And then I saw moonlight
dance in your hair. Now I'll never, never, never
see it again. No I'll never, ever, ever have it
again. It's gone, just like the song that lives
on.

Doesn't it seem like the right time. I wanna go
way back through my lifetime. Gotta go way back
and re-live those days, when everything was mine.
Doesn't it seem like a long ways. Back through the
fog and the byways. Doesn't it seem strange it
took so long, but I saw it all today.

The moon through the trees did go down. The
snowflakes had covered the ground. Morning left
moonlight behind; day was unkind. But then I saw
lovelight dance in your hair. Ah I'll never,
never, never see it again. I'll never, ever, ever
have it again. Oh no, just the snow and I know.


What do these lyrics remind you of? The bolded lines really resonated most with me. This new moon weekend has found many I know purging their closets and while I at first bucked the idea,  I think I will spend the day doing much of the same. Getting rid of the old will make room for the new, and also let me know clearly what I still value by what makes the cut in the 'save' pile by the time I'm through.

After I clean my closets and get nostalgic over what has to go because it no longer serves a purpose or fills a need, I'm also going to take a moment to really enjoy the pieces that 'made the cut' the ones staying with me because I need them a little longer on my journey. Then I'll stare in complete satisfaction at the empty space I've made.  And the wonder and possibility of what is going to fill this new space in my life.

When that's all done.......I may just have to dance.....by the light of moon.....and let moonbeams dance across my hair. What will your full/new moon ritual be?

This Full Moon in humanitarian Aquarius is a time to tie up loose ends and see just how you can make a difference in the bigger worldly picture. Other Aquarius Full Moon themes include a breaking free of the status quo, visionary ideas, worldly knowledge, and unexpected breakthroughs. (I could use a few of those, how about you?)

Make this your Best Week Ever!

Share what you are grateful for this week! (You can share on this thread daily, I will post weekly!) I am grateful for the day of Rest after a long week of hard work! I plan to allow myself work free time and errands free time and just be at peace. I'm thinking it's a great night to catch up with an old friend! Laughter is the most healing medicine I can think of after such a long, stressful week!

Remember Attitude Really Does Determine Altitude!

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Saturday, July 24, 2010

Idox360 Review & Giveaway - protect your iPod or iPhone and view video on the go!

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This giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks so much to our wonderful sponsor Idox360! We look forward to working with you again! The winner is anthy! Remember: There are great giveaways active on the upper right hand side of the page!

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Ascending Butterfly Editor's Pick Sponsored By



I am a total tech nerd and gadget geek, and with a love of gadgets comes a need for a plethora of accessories. I love it when an accessory for my gadget does double or even triple duty!

One of my favorite among my gadgets is my iPod Touch. It holds thousands of music files, videos, apps, books & pictures. Like some with their American Express, I never leave home without it!

As many of you know I'm a typical New York City girl who never learned to drive. Parking and traffic are pure nightmares here and it just never seemed necessary with such a wide variety of public transportation options, my favorite being the express bus that takes me into the city. I love to sit back, put on my music or a video podcast and leave the driving to the bus driver! Makes for a nice relaxing start to the day!

While I love traveling with my iPod, I'm always careful to make sure it's protected, let's face it, my handbag is somewhat similar to a bottomless pit, and stuff gets knocked around in there a lot while in transit. But the one thing in there I don't want to jeopardize is my iPod.

It already expresses my individuality with a custom skin that I just love, but that skin is purely fashion, it doesn't keep it protected from impact in any way. That's where the very smart folks at idox come in. They created a pure genius product for your iPod and iPhones, it's a stand/holder and a protector case all rolled into one. It's an editors pick for good reason!

I've had a chance to road test it and I love it, my iPod fits perfectly, does not come out or slide, it pulls out only when I am ready to take it out. I can watch a movie now without having to hold the iPod in my hand the whole way anymore (insert singing choir here) and it also completely protects my iPod from the perils of my handbag, particularly when the whole bag gets bumped about when I'm traveling and passing through airport scanners.

I love the Idox360, it even makes it a snap to now use your iPod as an alarm clock on your night table, a great perk when you are traveling (and at home too!). If you are anything like me, you don't like setting those centuries old alarm clocks at hotels and have learned (the hard way) NOT to rely on a wake up call because they'll invariably not call or call late and make you miss your flight. With Idox360, just put your iPod in, and now use it on your nightstand as an alarm clock! (Just make sure it's fully charged though, or be sure to plug it in! You don't want to set it to go off and have it not go off either because it wasn't charged.)

Honestly I can't rave more about it, My iPod is now protected from scratches from having makeup cases bump up against it, or the pressure of having tons of stuff piled upon it. Keeping it in the idox case closed also helps me to be sure it doesn't accidentally go on when I don't want it to.

There is only thing I wish they would do to make it my dream accessory for my ipod, find a way to get portable speakers into the unit without adding considerable bulk. If it also had portable speakers, it would be SO perfect I probably would cry tears of joy when I took it out the box! (Just make sure they aren't those cheapo 'tinny' sounding speakers!)



Review Unit Specs:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -A flip-to-view stand for the perfect viewing angle on an airline or at your desk.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -iPod touch fits snuggly inside the Traveler and folds up for on-the-go protection in your briefcase, pocket or purse. Flip Traveler open to a perfect angle to browse music and photos, view movies and podcasts.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -Hard outer shell provides wrap around protection.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -Snap closed lid keeps iPod touch protected.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -Rubber feet keep case in place while viewing.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -Easily connect to Bluetooth, ear phones, or power adapter.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -For the 2nd and 3rd generation iPod touch.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -Available in Platinum, Black and Pink.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -Dimensions: 4.3"Wx3.3"Hx.50"

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -Weight: 3 oz.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -Full 90-Day Warranty

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -Made in the U.S.A./Designed & Manufactured in Wisconsin



Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - WIN IT! - Ascending Butterfly and our friends at Idox360 would like to provide 1 lucky Ascending Butterfly Follower with an Idox360 in the color and model of their choice from the Traveler Series (Choice of Iphone 3G/3G S or iPod Touch 2G or iPod Nano 4G, Colors: Platinum, Black or Pink)
 
Don't you just ♥ Idox360? I know I do!

How to Win: (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) Post the URL Link to which of the Travelers Series Models you would select if you win. Remember not the name, the link to the product! (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 (or in this case, the A,B,C’s of winning!) This giveaway is open to USA residents who are 18 years of age or older.

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 Saturday, July 24, 2010 until Tuesday, August 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)

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My site was nominated for Best Blog About Stuff!


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Friday, July 23, 2010

Today's Words of Inspiration - Un-answered Prayers!



Do you beleive that some of God's Greatest Gifts are un-answered prayers? If so, Why?

I do beleive in the saying. I prayed for a job in the World Trade Center that I didn't get. For a long time I couldn't understand why, I was qualified, I did well at the interview and I really liked everything about the position.

Thankfully, I didn't get the job.

Thankfully my prayer went un-answered. Or at least, not answered the way I wanted it to. What happened there shortly after, could have very easily been me.

I know many struggle with prayers un-answered, myself included, but before you pump your fists and shout at the sky, think that there may very well be a reason for delays or prayers that go seemingly 'un-answered'.

Use 'Today's Words of Inspiration' as a breathing meditation to still your mind, quiet your thoughts and bring in positive energy. As you inhale bring in only positive energy by saying in your mind, I breathe in positive energy (or you can say creative energy if that is what you wish to create more of) and as you exhale, Affirm out loud today 'I am as grateful for the prayers un-answered as I am for the ones that have been granted me!'

Spend some time each day enjoying focused breathing AND soul guided meditative visualization, in doing so, you can bring about profound and powerful changes in your life.

Visualize yourself manifesting something unique, guided by universal forces that emerge spontaneously from within your soul. Do this at least twice today and see how by taking a moment away from the hectic pace and breathing in positive energy and affirming what you wish to create, your thinking will become different.

Remember, attitude really does determine altitude.

It is OK to *Re-Tweet* the link to this post and You can find me (@Tracy_Iglesias) on Twitter here! Twitter love: re*tweet by copying and pasting the following into your update field:

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Make this your best day ever, Bless and Be Blessed!

Active Giveaways:

1) Ends 07/27 - Win a turquoise hamsa pendant necklace from Satya Jewelry! (ARV $118.00)  HERE

2) Ends 07/30 -'Slip Into Summer' Special Feature - 3 winners will win their choice of Oka B shoes HERE

3) Ends 07/30 -Enter to win a Beautyzzz Natural Silk Pillow Case (ARV $47 each) - 5 winners - HERE

4) Ends 08/02 -Wanchai Ferry Review & Giveaway!  - HERE

Keep your eyes on the homepage's 'Win Here - Today's Butterfly' section we have some great giveaways still to come!

I try to mix things up and keep it interesting, but I know many expressed a strong desire to have affirmations and an inspiration go up this week, and honestly I was missing it too! Have a great weekend!

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Thursday, July 22, 2010

Wanchai Ferry Review & Giveaway! Ends 08/02

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This giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks so much to our wonderful sponsor Wanchai Ferry and MyBlogSpark! We look forward to working with you again! The winner has been notified and upon confirmation, follower name 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 Summer Quick Food Pick Sponsored By:



Summer in a New York City apartment gets sweltering to put it mildly and when the heat is on, and I go from work straight to evening events, the last thing I want to do when I finally get back home is cook, especially when the apartment is already as hot as an oven!

I try to avoid fast food as my first option all the time for many reasons, and as a result like to have a variety of fast, easy to prepare offerings at the ready.

Not to mention sometimes I arrive back so late that the fast food options are closed already, what do you do when you get home from an event, it's after midnight and your favorite Chinese Take Out is already closed and you really want Chinese Food for dinner?

That's where Wanchai Ferry comes in. I remembered recently after coming home from a late night event that offered 'light' apps and water that I had some Beef and Broccoli in the Fridge, Wanchai Ferry to the rescue!



The newest Wanchai Ferry flavor, Beef & Broccoli, is the first beef dish in their line of great-tasting, complete Chinese meals for two. Ready to serve in only 14 minutes, Wanchai Ferry Beef & Broccoli comes with tender beef strips, and an assortment of Asian-style vegetables, including broccoli florets, red peppers and water chestnuts. It even includes rice and a rich brown sauce accented with soy and garlic for an authentic flavor experience.

I was pleasantly surprised after I prepared it that the brocolli cooked up just right, not overly firm, not soft or mushy and the water chestnuts had a fresh burst of flavor and just the right snap (not even my favorite take out place always gets the brocolli right!).

8 different meals are available:


  • orange chicken

  • shrimp lo mein

  • spicy garlic chicken

  • sweet & sour chicken

  • sweet & spicy shrimp

  • Beef & Broccoli

  • Kung Pao Chicken

  • Szechuan Style Chicken
Grab a $1.60 off coupon and try a Wanchai meal yourself this week. The website even has tips to dress up your meal and make it more special.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - WIN IT! - Thanks to Wanchai Ferry and MyBlogSpark the winner of this giveaway will receive a VIP product coupon for a Wanchai Frozen dinner of their choice, as well as, 2 tea sets.



Don't you just ♥ Wanchai Ferry? I know I do!

How to Win: (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 (this must be done for all others to count): Tell me which one of the dinners you would get with your VIP coupon. (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 (or in this case, the A,B,C’s of winning!) This giveaway is open to USA residents who are 18 years of age or older.

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 Thursday, July 22, 2010 until Monday, August 02, 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

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Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -  Ascending Butterfly is a nominee for the Bloggers Choice ’10 Awards in the ‘Best Blog About Stuff’ Category - http://bloggerschoiceawards.com/ You can press the button below to go straight to the page where Ascending Butterfly has been nominated!

My site was nominated for Best Blog About Stuff!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - NEW! 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 products are expressly my own experiences. I was provided product to facilitate my review and for the giveaway. The sponsor is fulfilling directly to prize winner(s), this in no way influenced my opinion of the product. a product sample was provided to me by Wanchai Ferry, through the MyBlogSpark program, and once a winner is selected and their information has been forwarded to the sponsor, the responsibility of prize fulfillment rests with the sponsor.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Wordless Wednesday, July 21, 2010


Came across this photo various places, couldn't be more perfect for a Wordless Wednesday, what do you think she wants to express that is being silenced? Is she too scared to put her butterfly thoughts into words?
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Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Enter to win a Beautyzzz Natural Silk Pillow Case from b-glowing.com - 5 winners

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This giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks so much to our wonderful sponsor b-glowing.com! We look forward to working with you again!

The winners are:


Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -Erin Walsh



Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -Madeline M Brubaker


Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -Holly Chernoff


Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -Angela Livingston


Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -Lauren King


Remember: There are great giveaways active on the upper right hand side of the page!
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Ascending Butterfly Editor's Pick:

I have a beauty fairy godmother! A beauty butler! No, wait, my very own personal beauty concierge who is there to fulfill my every beauty need, who wants me to not just be beautiful, but to also 'b-glowing'.

There are tons of choices out there when it comes to beauty & brands and it's pretty easy to get overwhelmed! Some brands whether in store or online just 'feel' totally un-approachable and un-friendly, they exude an air of 'snooty-ness' of 'I'm too good for you, so buy quickly and get out'.

Then there are beauty brands that feel more like your bestie, they want you to have fun and experiment, kind of like your favorite learning museum that encouraged you to touch everything and learn by doing as a child!

I've met my beauty BFF and it's b-glowing.com. An on-line boutique for uber-chic beauty finds! Much like me, they have a 'Passion for great product' and have a super cool reason to exist:

Why 'b-glowing' Exists

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - To provide exceptional and personalized service to its clients.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - To provide high-quality and superior products.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - To maintain a beautiful, simple + modern shopping environment that creates a pleasurable shopping experience for its clients

Hmm.....I personally think they exist just to make me squeal with delight.....but that would be rather selfish, so I'll share my experiences instead!

My experience with b-glowing was amazing, I was allowed to compile a beauty wish list and they fulfilled with flair, the presentation on the products was amazing, they truly made me feel like Cinderella! I have been totally spoiled to any other shopping experience when it comes to Beauty. And that's a HUGE wow! The service I experienced was truly beyond compare.

Here is the wish list I put together:



beauty blender is the first ergonomically designed non-disposable sponge applicator that allows you to flawlessly apply your makeup. It allows you to access hard-to-reach areas with stunning ease and results in a flawless complexion. Considering it has a butterfly on the packaging, I don't know how I went so long without trying it!

Silk Sheets Luxury Foundation - OK so you can't try out a blender sponge without Foundation right? I tried out the Silk Sheets Luxury Foundation in Medium and was quite pleasantly surprised to find a foundation color match for myself so easily. I usually have trouble with this actually trying them out in store. Luxe foundation infused with fine silk fibers, juniper, almond seeds, and skincare treatment ingredients that give your skin a supple, youthful freshness.

Think of this face foundation as makeup and skincare together - with silk and hyaluronic acid, the formula will never sit in those fine lines, but instead, it will give them moisture and an appearance that automatically radiates. Silk Sheets face foundation contains Juniper, almond seed extracts, and nettle to add to the richness by moisturizing and lightening while algae, rice protein, and seaweed act to tighten and plump. It feels deliciously silken (hence the name), as if you're slipping into the most amazing silk bias-cut couture gown after waking up in the finest of… guess what?... silk sheets.

There are four shades: light, medium, tan, and dark, so there is something for all skin tones
 
 


Mixed Chicks Leave In Conditioner - As seen in "InStyle" magazine. One of Halle Berry's Top 5 "Must Have" beauty essentials. The miracle leave-in conditioner for curly hair. Penetrates the hair shaft, conditioning as it smooths the follicle. MIXED CHICKS will leave your curls soft, shiny and defined!

Work MIXED CHICKS through wet hair, air dry and style. The result is silky, healthy, naturally curly hair.

Do you have frizzy hair? Do some products make your hair sticky or too heavy? MIXED CHICKS makes great curls without all the hassle! I have a friend who RAVED about this product, and I really love that it not only defines curls, but really is effective at knocking out frizz without leaving your hair sticky or tacky to the touch.


The kai body butter is a silky whipped soufflé that contains amazing ingredients: a shea butter base, safflower seed oil, vitamins A, C, and E, aloe leaf extract, chamomile flower extract, cucumber fruit extract, apricot kernel oil, and the original kai perfume oil to give the body butter our signature kai fragrance.

OK, so I did find out about this one via Oprah's Favorite things, ugh, thanks Oprah, I LOVE it! Thanks for creating a new body butter monster out of me! It's a decadent indulgence for sure, but your skin will never stop thanking you. This is rich, not greasy and a little goes a long way. I now want the perfume and the body buffer!



Russian Amber Imperial Shampoo - I was sent samples of what is called 'the Fountain of Youth for hair'. This reconstructing shampoo rejuvenates and revitalizes all hair types, giving even chemically-damaged strands a dramatically youthful look, feel and radiance from the first application -- seriously!

*Eleven life-giving L-Amino acids at active strengths repair hair on a cellular level — quickly restoring its body, bounce and shine

*An artful, Russian-inspired blend of of Chamomile, Grape Seed, Rosemary, Nettle, Burdock and Sage infuses hair with emollients for a healthy gleam-from-within

*Protective Silk, Wheat and Soy Proteins increase elasticity and tensile strength

*Shea Butter imparts a finishing touch of weightless hydration for beautiful, long-lasting bounce and resilience

The results are as amazing as the sticker shock, this is a great but scary find, kinda like the body butter, I love it, but it's pricey for sure!

I couldn't possibly recommend this company or this experience higher, I loved all the products I tried and b-glowing.com is now first on my mind for re-stocking my beauty supply cabinet. It's going to be a sad day when I run out of my body butter!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - WIN IT! - Ascending Butterfly and our friends at b-glowing.com would like to provide 5 lucky Ascending Butterfly Followers a standard size Natural Silk Pillowcase for signing up for their mailing list! (Each pillowcase = $47, overall ARV of this prize with 5 winners = $235) Sounds like a great win/win to me!

About the case:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Beautyzzz Natural Silk Pillowcase, is designed to work naturally with skin and hair and make nighttime beauty routines more effective.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Unlike cotton, the amino acids in silk proteins resemble those found in human skin, creating a virtually perfect pH balance that does not deplete hydrating moisture.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Made of specially commissioned hypoallergenic silk, free of chemicals, pesticides and artificial colors, the Beautyzzz Natural Silk Pillowcase has been developed to provide the following benefits:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Inhibiting skin and hair hydration loss and improving moisture retention

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Promoting cell renewal and maintaining natural pH levels

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Enhancing absorption of beauty products to increase their efficacy

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Preserving the natural, crease-free contours of skin and smoothness of hair (helping prevent “bed head”)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Providing unique dermatological benefits—medical studies of silk bedding demonstrate “the natural fiber’s soothing properties are ideal for sensitive skin” and the “antimicrobial benefits and skin-like composition make silk bedding optimal for [dermatitis and eczema] skin conditions.”

Don't you just ♥ b-glowing.com? I know I do!

How to Win: (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) sign up for b-glowing concierge's mailing list by emailing: concierge@b-glowing.com and noting that you want to be entered in the Ascending Butterfly giveaway. There will be a Random Drawing on 7/30 of 5 winners, drawn by b-glowing.com from the names of people who sign up for their emails. (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 (or in this case, the A,B,C’s of winning!) This giveaway is open to USA residents who are 18 years of age or older.

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, July 20, 2010 until Friday, July 30, 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

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 me @Tracy_Iglesias on Twitter (this is ascendingbutterfly’s editor) and give me your twitter ID in a comment

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Tweet this:

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Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ – Follow, now called ‘Like’ (and don't forget to write on their wall that Ascending Butterfly sent you!) b-glowing.com on Facebook HERE

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Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Ascending Butterfly is a nominee for the Bloggers Choice ’10 Awards in the ‘Best Blog About Stuff’ Category - http://bloggerschoiceawards.com/ You can press the button below to go straight to the page where Ascending Butterfly has been nominated!

My site was nominated for Best Blog About Stuff!


Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - NEW! 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)



Please remember, the giveaway winners will be drawn directly by the sponsor b-glowing.com, based on win it 'how to win' giveaway instructions provided above. You must sign up for emails and indicate you wish to be entered in the giveaway by sending an email to: concierge@b-glowing.com, 5 winners will be drawn on 07/30, I will post the winner's list as soon as it is provided to me by the sponsor. The sponsor will reach out directly to the winners for prize fulfillment.
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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 products are expressly my own experiences. I was provided product to facilitate my review and for the giveaway. The sponsor is fulfilling directly to prize winner(s), this in no way influenced my opinion of the product. Once a winner is selected and their information has been forwarded to the sponsor, the responsibility of prize fulfillment rests with the sponsor.

Monday, July 19, 2010

2 Winner Announcements - Is it YOU?


I've been doing pretty good at keeping up to date on Winner's Announcements, we only have two for today!

*Congratulations to 'Janice Crespo' winner of our Carolina Pad 'Road Trip' Collection Giveaway! Enjoy your butterfly products on your next road trip!

* Congratulations to 'Lisa' winner of our Lancer RX Giveaway! I hope you enjoy the Lancer RX system and it works as well for your skin as it has for mine!

Thanks to our sponsors, Carolina Pad and Lancer RX, we look forward to working with you both again!

NEW: We have added end dates to the titles of all giveaways so you will see it on the upper right hand side of the page where it reads 'win here', the giveaway title will have it's end date at the end!

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*We post our winner usernames instead of full names, this is why it's in quotes, unless of course their username is their fullname!

Sunday, July 18, 2010

Sunday, July 18, 2010 - This Week's 'Moment of Gratitude' and Great Giveaways!



On Sunday's, 'Today's Moment of Inspiration' becomes the weekly 'Moment of Gratitude'. While I do still live in Gratitude each and everyday, I decided to change this feature to a weekly to allow a full week of Inspirational messages and focused breathing meditations.

This week, I am grateful for:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - To Staples for inviting me to their 'Back To School' event in New York City, it was great to see the great products and great pricing available at Staples and connect with so many great bloggers as well. It was fun putting faces with 'blog names'!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - For a great mail week, I promise I'll share more soon! You'll see the giveaways for each wonderful gift I received this week posted soon. All except for one that was a win! Our friends at 1800baskets host blog parties and post about them both on their blog and facebook page, this week I won the Margarita Party Basket! I can't wait to dig in and enjoy this basket!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - It's been a very busy, but also a very blessed week, one that I am very grateful for.
 
What are you grateful for today? I'd love for you to write in and share what you are grateful for this week. The more you say it, the more you speak it, and the more you live in gratitude, the more you will find reasons to be grateful for, and the more reasons that the universe will send you to be grateful for. So join me on this journey of gratitude and inspiration. And you can post here daily (even though my list will be posted weekly).

Remember, attitude really does determine altitude.

It is OK to *Re-Tweet* the link to this post and You can find me on Twitter here (@Tracy_Iglesias) Twitter love: re*tweet by copying and pasting the following into your update field at Twitter:

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Active Giveaways:

1) Ends Monday: Make the Lancer Method YOUR Method - Win the LancerRX daily 3-step program! Spoil your Face and enter to win HERE

2) 'Slip Into Summer' Special Feature - 3 winners will win their choice of Oka B shoes, enter HERE

3) Win a turquoise hamsa pendant necklace from Satya Jewelry! (ARV $118.00), enter HERE

Keep your eyes on the homepage 'Win Here - Today's Butterfly' section we have some great giveaways still to come!

For those of you who are interested in keeping a gratitude journal this year, here is my recommendation and a direct button to purchase it:















Make this your best week ever, Bless and Be Blessed!

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