Friday, September 30, 2011

Fantastic Give Back Shopping Opportunity With Naturalizer! 4 Discount Codes Available!


I love companies with a conscience, I love using my spending power to support companies that give back. During the Friends of Naturalizer event, Naturalizer will donate $1 for every shoe or handbag sold to Dress for Success®. You can help decide how they should use the donation. You can vote daily from Thursday, September 29th through Sunday, October 2nd for one of these three programs:

(1) Suiting Program:

Dress for Success’ suiting program helps solve the catch-22 that confronts disadvantaged women trying to enter the workforce: without a job, how can you afford a suit? But without a suit, how can you get a job? The suiting program is a vital first-step in a woman's journey towards self-sufficiency. When a Dress for Success client has a job interview, she receives a complete outfit that will help her feel confident in her interview. After she finds work, she can return to Dress for Success for an employment suiting, where with the help and support of a highly-trained volunteer Personal Shopper, she will receive enough apparel to mix and match for up to a week’s worth of outfits.

(2) Professional Women's Group:

Dress for Success’ Professional Women's Group (PWG) provides the network of employed Dress for Success women with a community of support, practical information and inspiration to achieve self-defined success in career and life. The group provides participants with networking opportunities and professional skills growth to promote the development of their careers. Members experience a comfortable atmosphere in which they can share, grow and network with other women who have recently made the same transition into the workforce. With more than 15,000 PWG members at 71 Dress for Success affiliates around the world, members have an infrastructure and support system wherever they live.

(3) Success Summit:

The Success Summit is an annual three-day conference for Professional Women’s Group (PWG) members and delegates to develop leadership capabilities through networking, learning new career skills and exploring topics surrounding employment trends, employment retention and advancement in the workplace. The Success Summit also provides the PWG members with the tools needed to successfully lead a Community Action Project to help make a difference in their communities. For participants, the Success Summit is a valuable resource for advancing one’s position in the workplace and in life.

I also have four 30% off discount codes that can be used online (or in store, but there wouldn't be enough time to mail them to you, so you'd have to shop online to take advantage of this offer), the first 4 butterflies to email me get it! (My email is formatted for security purposes, remove spaces and substitute the word for the dot symbol, as well as the word AT for the @ symbol - tracy (AT) ascendingbutterfly (DOT) com) - Please note these promotion codes are not valid with any other coupon code or offer, and cannot be used toward the purchase of a gift card. The codes are valid from September 29th to October 2nd 2011 only.

Keep up with Naturalizer on Facebook and Twitter and you can also follow Dress for Success on Facebook and Twitter as well!

Our friends at Naturalizer will be back for a giveaway soon. But in the meantime I hope you will shop during the Friends of Naturalizer event to help support Dress for Success!

Have a Wonderful Weekend Butterflies!
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Thursday, September 29, 2011

{CLOSED} Nano Style Jewelry Review and $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway! Ends 10/08

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This giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks so much to our wonderful sponsor Nano Style Jewelry! We look forward to working with you again! The winner is: Ferriz Remember: There are great giveaways active on the upper right hand side of the page!
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Ascending Butterfly's All Treats No Tricks Countdown to Halloween Giveaway Sponsored By:


Ascending Butterfly has a very simple mission statement 'To Inspire and Be Inspired' and this site was founded on inspiration, gratitude and empowerment. With breathing affirmational meditation excercises and ways to make each day better. It's incredibly important for me to find ways to remain inspired, to connect with the spirit within.

I consider myself a person of Faith, and I derive a lot of inspiration from various religions, not just one. It's the different ways Faith is expressed in various religions that fascinate me. Fundamentally, the core of what we believe is the same, it's just the way the Faith is expressed and how that sometimes differs.

I've always loved the practice of Buddhism, there is something incredibly grounding and centering about it, the meditations, the beauty of the altars, many with beautiful flowers and lit incense that serve as an almost perfumed prayer to the heavens in and of themselves. When I look at Buddha's they represent peace to me. An inner peace that reminds us to be still, that change comes from within. It's about way more than 'Zen Decor' for me.

I've often worn jewelry throughout the years that served me as 'touchstones' of sorts, jewelry that when I wear it, I feel more calm or sometimes even more confident, and I have recently added a piece to my collection that I'd like to share more about.

About Nano

NanoStyle’s contemporary jewelry collections present an exquisite range of onyx and cubic zirconia jewelry collections interconnecting faiths and beliefs through the power of adornment. NanoStyle pendants are made using a unique imprint technology with outstanding visual impact coupled with the flawless CZ stone to bring everlasting beauty to your expression of faith, belief or ideas.

Buddha 2 Pendant




About:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - This Buddhist pendant depicts the Supreme Buddha levitated above the words of the unconditional love meditation, the Metta Prayer, flowing in a spiral against an intricate backdrop design of Om symbols. (The jewelry comes with a magnifying loop so you can read the prayer and see the detailing of the Om Symbols in the background, the loop is attached a sturdy key chain, so you are already receiving two gifts for the price of one, everything arrives extremely well packaged!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - The depiction is imprinted in a dazzling pure gold on an oval, 15x21, onyx stone and available in a 14 karat gold or 925 sterling silver setting of your choice. (I received the pendant set in sterling silver as pictured above)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -  The Prayer on the Pendant Reads:

May I be safe from inner and outer harm,
May I be happy and peaceful of heart,
May my body be healthy and strong,
May my life be filled with ease,
May all beings be safe from inner and outer harm,
May all beings be happy and peaceful of heart,
May all beings ' body be healthy and strong,
May all beings life be filled with ease

I believe that words are extremey powerful. In different times people wore amulets, some with symbols, other's with words on them for protection, wealth and more. Think of Nano Jewelry as modern amulets, allowing you to carry reminders of love, protection, faith or strength with you. Isn't the Metta Prayer beautiful? Imagine how much more peace filled this planet would be if everyone recited this prayer daily? Or said the words as affirmations or meditations if you don't want to call it a prayer.

The Necklace:



Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Fox Tail-Silver-50cm -  50cm 925 Sterling Silver Foxtail with black finish 2.1mm Chain. This is recommended as an upgrade for men's Nano Jewelry, but I don't like flimsy chains, and chose to upgrade to this necklace and I absolutely love it.

My Take:

I honestly have nothing but good things to say about Nano, and this necklace! I have worn it literally almost daily since I've received it, and I'm always stopped by someone who asks about it. It's definitely a 'touchstone' piece for me. The Onyx touches your skin on the underside of the pendant, Onyx is thought to increase regeneration, happiness, intuition and one's instincts. It aids in changing bad habits and is a strength-giving stone, good for athletes or people under extreme mental and emotional stress. It brings balance to mind or body as well as strength of mind. It can help you approach a lesson or task with greater self-confidence. It is highly recommended that Onyx be used in conjunction with pearls and diamonds to increase their own metaphysical qualities. (And as Diamond is my birthstone, I definitely love the idea of combining Onyx with Diamonds!). Since antiquity, Onyx has been known to actually be used as protection against black magic, as well as defensive magic when negativity is directed toward you. Whether you believe in the meta physical properties of gemstones or not, this is a striking piece and certainly a thoughtful gift!

They offer Free Gifts With Every Purchase including a presentation jewelry box for the item, a stylish keychain and Magnifying Glass.

There are styles which reflect Jewish, Kabbalah, Buddhist, and Christian Faiths, as well as secular styles, zodiac pendants, love pendants and more.

There is literally something for everyone on your shopping list if you are looking into Holiday gift ideas (the holidays are certainly closer than you think!), and I know you are going to be tempted to pick up something for yourself too.

You didn't think I'd forget about you right? Who loves you butterfly?

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - WIN IT! - Ascending Butterfly and our friends at Nano Style Jewlelry would like to give 1 lucky winner a $50 Gift Certificate to Nano Style Jewelry!

Don't you just ♥ Nano Style Jewelry? I know I do!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 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: Visit Nano Style Jewelry and provide a URL Link to what you would purchase if you won! (Remember, you cannot select the pendant that was reviewed here)  (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. No PO Boxes. One entry per Household, see Ascending Butterfly Giveaway Rules and Disclosure Policy HERE

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, September 29, 2011 until Saturday, October 08, 2011 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!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Grab our NEW Button and put it on your Blog. Leave the URL where we can see it in a comment (if you have our old one, please swap it out, our URL address has changed!

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

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow @Ascending1 on Twitter (this is Ascending Butterfly's new account, we will soon be hosting twitter parties which necessitates having a second account so you can make updates throughout the entire party!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow @NanoStyleJewel on Twitter

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Tweet this:

Pls RT: Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - @Ascending1 + @NanoStyleJewel  $50 Gift Certificate #Giveaway! Ends 10/08 http://tinyurl.com/6l7ay3n

(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.)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Digg about this giveaway and leave your digg username in your comment

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Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow Ascending Butterfly on Facebook HERE

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow Nano Jewelry on Facebook and tell them Ascending Butterfly Sent You or tell them what your favorite piece is! (Please post the link to your facebook comment, you can get that link the same way you get your link to your tweets! If you don't post the link where you wrote on their wall I can't give you extra credit for it.)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow Ascending Butterfly on Networked Blogs HERE

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Join Ascending Butterfly's NEW Community/Real Time Chat, Group HERE

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Vote for Ascending Butterfly on: Fuel My Blog

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

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Have you commented on a non-giveaway entry? Let me know which one here and you’ll get more extra credit!

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:  I was provided product to facilitate the review and giveaway. No monetary compensation has been received. The sponsors are 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.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Wordless Wednesday - Ascending Butterfly Goes Back to School with L'Oreal!



Ascending Butterfly goes back to school, lunchbox and all! Here's a photo from my L'Oreal Hair Color 101 class! What did I learn in class? Stay tuned for a more detailed post to come!

And in case you missed yesterday's announcement, I am a Kmart Latina Smart Brand Ambassador!

Happy Wordless Wednesday Butterflies!

Don't forget to enter our active giveaways:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - {ENDS SOON} Kate Spade NY for Lenox Vase with 1800flowers Bouquet of your choice Giveaway! Ends 09/29 - 1 lucky winner is taking home the Pleasant Hill Bouquet Butterfly Vase by Kate Spade NY for Lenox along with a $100 savings pass to 1800flowers.com to fill their Vase!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Win a Pair of Tickets to the Smooth Cruise Encore Double Bill sail with Phil Perry and Alex Bugnon! Giveaway with 2 winners! Ends 10/04 - 2 Lucky winners are taking home a set of tickets to the final sail of the season for Smooth Jazz NY's Smooth Cruises. You and a friend will take in a live jazz concert while taking in breathtaking views of Manhattan and Manhattan Landmarks including The Statue of Liberty.

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FTC Disclosure: This is a non-compensated/non-sponsored post.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Kmart Latina Smart Brand Ambassador!



Guess Who was selected as one of Kmart's Latina Smart Brand Ambassadors? If you guessed ME, then you are right! Ascending Butterfly is now a Kmart Latina Smart Brand Ambassador. I'm sure you noticed the badge displayed a few days ago, but I wanted to hold off on posting an official announcement, until they made the announcement first!

So now it's official, I'm a Kmart Latina Smart Brand Ambassador! The Latina Smart Facebook page is a community that helps to empower Latinas of all ages by exploring the many different ways we are Latina Smart, culturally, politically, as well socially. The Latina Smart Scholarship Fund was launched in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, and I am impressed by the commitment to the Hispanic Community Kmart is making with the Latina Smart Faceook Page, special Scholarship Fund, and this Brand Ambassador Campaign.

Being an Ambassador will be a multi-faceted role with many duties, but the one I'm super excited about is the fact that Ambassadors in this program are being asked to judge the allocation of $25,000 in Scholarship monies via the Latina Smart Fund.

Between Sept. 15 and Oct. 31, eligible candidates can apply for the Latina Smart Fund scholarship by either submitting a 750-1,000 word essay, or uploading a two minute video of themselves answering a topical question to Kmart's Latina Smart Facebook page. The top 50 contestants, or most "Liked" entries, will be rated by the Latina Smart Ambassadors (Blogueras) based on criteria such as originality, style, and enthusiasm. The top 20 selections will then advance to the final round where a panel of experts in the areas of business and education will choose one $10,000 scholarship recipient and three $5,000 runner-up awards. For more information, please visit www.facebook.com/latinasmart.

How I wish programs like this existed when I was a student and seeking scholarships for College! It fills me with tremendous pride to have been selected, I am honored by the company I share, fellow ambassadors selected in this wave of the campaign include:

1)  Candy at Mommypalooza
2)  Jessie at Hecho Para Mamá and Tech Savvy Tips
3)  Lua at Miss Lulu Blogs
4) Monica at Monica Wants It

and of course ME! :)

There will of course be great Kmart Giveaways in store for YOU loyal Ascending Butterfly readers so please stay tuned!

If you have a student in your life that would be eligible, please encourage them to apply as soon as possible!

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FTC Disclosure: I am participating in a Brand Ambassadorship with Kmart Latina Smart which makes me eligible for additional incentives.

Monday, September 26, 2011

{CLOSED} Win a Pair of Tickets to the Smooth Cruise Encore Double Bill sail with Phil Perry & Alex Bugnon! Giveaway with 2 winners! Ends 10/04

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This giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks so much to our wonderful sponsor Smooth Jazz NY! 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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Does the idea of a cool night and warm Jazz sound good to you? New York’s premiere summer jazz series is coming to a close for the season! This is the Smooth Cruises’ 14th year aboard The Spirit of New York, located at Pier 61, Chelsea Piers (23rd St/West Side Hwy).

Experience this one-of-a-kind LIVE JAZZ concert series as you cruise down the Hudson River taking in fantastic views of the Statue of Liberty and the breathtaking Manhattan skyline. The Cruises feature the world’s greatest jazz acts in an intimate setting. This summer I picked a different sail from last year and got to see Najee in concert, here are the pictures from my last sail.

These cruises are the highlight of my summer, and this will be my first year taking the Encore Sail, and I'm looking forward to it, less humidity will make a for a cool night, with warm jazz! =)

Here's the Skinny:

Where: Departing from Chelsea Piers in Midtown Manhattan.

When: Encore Sail, Friday, October 7th, 2011, There will be two sails, as follows:

Smooth Sunset Cruise:: Board: 6:00pm • Sail: 6:30 – 8:30pm
Smooth Moonlight Cruise: Board: 9:00pm • Sail: 9:30 – 11:30pm

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - WIN IT! - Ascending Butterfly and our friends at Smooth Jazz New York would like to provide 2 lucky Ascending Butterfly Followers a pair of tickets to the smooth moonlight jazz cruise for the Friday, October 7th Encore Sail!  4 Tickets total, each winner receives 2 tickets so they can bring a guest! ('moonlight' sail only 21 years of age and older please.) These tickets are non-transferable, and do not include your transportation, lodging or any other expenses to or from New York City where the boat sails from.

Don't you just ♥ Smooth Jazz New York? I know I do

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 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 (2Tell us Who you are bringing with you on the sail! (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 who are 21 years of age or older. No PO Boxes. One entry per Household, see Ascending Butterfly Giveaway Rules and Disclosure Policy HERE.

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, September 26, 2011 until Tuesday, October 04, 2011 at 03:00 PM (EST) to comment and be entered for a chance to win. You will have 24 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 - Paying attention extra credit: Visit Smooth Jazz and tell us one thing you learned about Alex Bugnon or Phil Perry

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Rate this blog on Alexa (Since we moved to a new domain this year, all our old ratings were lost and we have to start again)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - If you are on Klout, give us some Klout Love by giving @Tracy_Iglesias a +K

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Blog about this giveaway, linking to this giveaway post. Leave the URL in a comment

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Grab our NEW Button and put it on your Blog. Leave the URL where we can see it in a comment (if you have our old one, please swap it out, our URL address has changed!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow me @Tracy_Iglesias on Twitter (this is ascending butterfly’s editor) and give me your twitter ID in a comment

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow @Ascending1 on Twitter (this is Ascending Butterfly's new account, we will soon be hosting twitter parties which necessitates having a second account so we can make updates throughout the entire party!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Tweet this:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ @Ascending1 #Win a pair of tickets to the @SmoothJazzNY Cruise Double Bill Encore Sail! #Giveaway 2 Winners!  http://tinyurl.com/42o7nwb

(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.)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ – ‘Like’ Smooth Jazz New York (and don't forget to write on their wall that Ascending Butterfly sent you! I'm sure they'd also love to know who your favorite Jazz artist is) on Facebook HERE

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow @SmoothJazzNY on Twitter HERE

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Digg about this giveaway and leave your digg username in your comment

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Fave this blog on Technorati and leave your Technorati user name in your comment

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - One Time Per Giveaway, Not Daily: Vote for Ascending Butterfly on: Fuel My Blog

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow/Like Ascending Butterfly on Facebook HERE

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow Ascending Butterfly on Networked Blogs HERE

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Join Ascending Butterfly's NEW Community/Real Time Chat, Group HERE

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Subscribe to receive Ascending Butterfly emails using our Feedburner widget on the upper right hand side of the page below the follower thumbnail pictures! (If you are already a subscriber you will still receive extra credit!)

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

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Have you commented on a non-giveaway entry? Let me know which one here and you’ll get more extra credit!

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 products are expressly my own experiences. I was provided tickets 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.

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Weekly Moment of Gratitude! + Winner Announcement! + Giveaways!




This week, I am grateful for
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Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -  I had a really great time at the Bridesmaid DVD Launch Party earlier this week, in case you missed the recap and photos, they were this week's Wordless Wednesday. The party was great, donations were made to a great cause, there were bouquet tossings for prizes, spa treatments, never seen footage, a great candy station, tarot card readings and Yellowtail Wines was the event beverage sponsor!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - I also attended a Hair Color 101 Event with L'Oreal and I will share more about that soon!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - And there is a special announcement I can't post about just yet, but will soon!

Hope all my butterflies are having an amazing weekend!

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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 Giveaway

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Kate Spade NY for Lenox Vase with 1800flowers Bouquet of your choice Giveaway! Ends 09/29 - 1 Lucky winner will take home a Kate Spade Butterfly Vase (Pleasant Hill Bouquet is the name of the Vase) and also a $100 Savings Pass from 1800Flowers.com to fill their Vase with beautiful flowers. (ARV $175)


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Giveaway Winners:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Earthies Talera Shoes winner - 'Vicki S.'

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 1 Year Supply of Crest 3D Whitestrips Giveaway winner - 'Linda K.'

Thanks to both of our wonderful sponsors for hosting these fantastic giveaways! Stay tuned this week butterflies as Earthies will be back again with another great giveaway! (Rumor has it a great pair of boots will be in one very lucky butterfly's future!) And see, some people think going first on a giveaway is not good, but Linda K was our very first entry for the Whitestrips Giveaway and the Random Number Generator landed on her! #1 can be lucky!

Gratitude Journal Reco:

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
















Make this Your Best Day ever, Bless and Be Blessed!

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FTC Disclosure: Journal Recommendation uses an Amazon Affiliate Link. Ascending Butterfly lists winner's site usernames for privacy.

Friday, September 23, 2011

{Review} St. Ives Naturally Clear Green Tea Scrub and Cleanser!



I remember using the St. Ives Apricot Scrub in my teens and when I heard they had a new scrub out I definitely wanted to try it! I have always had acne prone skin, and my first preference is to treat it, not just cover it up.

My skin can sometimes be a bit sensitive, and many formulations on the market to treat acne, tend to strip my skin and leave it way too dry. What I like most about St. Ives Naturally Clear Green Tea Scrub and the Naturally Clear Green Tea Cleanser is that it does not strip my skin or dry it out. The Cleanser is in liquid form, and I love to use it with my Clarisonic, together I find that it leaves my skin with a deep clean feel.



The scrub is a lot gentler than the original Apricot Scrub, so it can be used daily. This scrub is not as grainy as the Apricot scrub, it's a bit finer and more gentle on the skin.



Because I use my Clarisonic often, it was hard to tell if the scrub made a substantial difference on my face, but I really do like the Cleanser in liquid form (remember you should not use exfoliant scrubs with your Clarisonic, liquid or cream cleansers only). Clarisonic Cleansers are quite pricey, and the St. Ives Green Tea Cleanser is a great value and delivers great results with the Clarisonic. It's great to be able to achieve the same results with a much cheaper price tag.

My clarisonic also has a body brush, but I do like using the St. Ives Naturally Clear Green Tea Scrub as a hand exfoliant, I did find it left my hands smoother, and was great before a manicure! Great drugstore gems to help keep your skin fab, and still stay on budget!


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Active Giveaway:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Kate Spade NY for Lenox Vase with 1800flowers Bouquet of your choice Giveaway! Ends 09/29 - Win a Kate Spade NY for Lenox Butterfly Vase that you can fill with $100 worth of flowers from 1800flowers.com! (ARV $175) - 1 winner.

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Ascending Butterfly received one or more of the products mentioned above for free for evaluation purposes. Regardless, all opinions expressed are still 100% my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials In Advertising. Ascending Butterfly Disclosure.

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Today's Words of Inspiration - Are you ready for sudden wealth?



Today's Quote:

Whatever your current financial condition, you should begin to plant something to get a harvest, and save some of your seed for future planting. Even if you presently do not have much, you should implement this advice; for you will carry these habits with you if fortune should come your way. Sudden wealth dropped on undisciplined lives will result in money that disappears quickly! ~T.D. Jakes Ministries

Are you disciplined with money? Are you using your money to create a 'seed' for yourself?

Today's Challenge: Get savvy about money! Make a budget that you stick to. Give up one frivolous spending habit per week and put that money in a savings account instead. Give up one starbucks per week, or give up seeing a new release on opening weekend for one week, and put that money aside for a rainy day, for retirement, or even for a bigger dream purchase like a house or car, you'd be surprised how quickly your simple sacrifice will add up and give you an even bigger harvest later! You CAN do it!

Today's Breathing Affirmation: Close your eyes, take a deep, slow breath in through your nose, and affirm "I am wise with money, I give myself permission to prosper."

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Active Giveaways:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - {ENDS SOON} Crest 3D Whitestrips Review with Giveaway! Ends 09/23 - Win a 1 year supply of Crest 3D Whitestrips!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Kate Spade NY for Lenox Vase with 1800flowers Bouquet of your choice Giveaway! Ends 09/29 - Win a Kate Spade NY for Lenox Butterfly Vase that you can fill with $100 worth of flowers from 1800flowers.com!

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Remember that attitude determines altitude, go out there and make this your best day ever, bless and be blessed!

Have A Wonderful Day Butterflies!

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Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Wordless Wednesday - Bridesmaid DVD Event Launch!

Last night I attended the Bridesmaid DVD Launch Event, hosted by NBC Universal and YellowTail Wines and I had a great time! I almost thought I wasn't going to make it, as The President was about to give a speech and the streets were all blocked off! But us industrious and persistent New Yorkers always find a way!

Here are some pictures from the event!



Pictured Above: Check out the cute high heel shoe floral centerpieces at the tables, candle light and a glass of Yellow Tail Wines Sparkling White!


Pictured Above: Guests were asked to bring in Bridesmaid Dresses they no longer cared for and the dresses were donated to help benefit The Glass Slipper Project. In the photo above Kiymet Lale who manages Custom Coutere Alterations for Hallak Cleaners is altering a dress. How she managed to do such precise work amidst so  many people was amazing to watch!


Pictured Above: Dresses that were used in the Bridesmaid Movie were on display for photo opps!


Pictured above: Left, is Carolina Bermudez, evening event emcee and Radio Personality, Right is yours truly, Ascending Butterfly!

During the event mini spa treatments were offered, never seen movie footage was shown, and there were 'bouquet tossings' where guests had a chance to win prizes (unfortunately I never caught a bouquet, much like during real life weddings!)

Keep up with Yellow Tail Wines on Twitter and Facebook
BridesMaids the Movie on Facebook and NBC Universal on Twitter
Hallak Cleaners on Twitter
Carolina Bermudez on Facebook and Twitter

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FTC Disclosure Info: No monetary compensation has been received. This is NOT a sponsored post. I was invited to the Bridesmaid DVD release launch party and am under no obligation to write about it. Gift bags were given to attendees of the event.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Phenom Coconut Water {Review}




My favorite place to vacation is The Caribbean. At least once per year I try to take a Caribbean vacation (I try to hit someplace different each year). Warm Sandy Beaches, Palm Trees and Coconuts! I don't bring anything remotely electronic (except for my Camera) and I make it a point to disconnect!

Beachside vendors will come at you with a variety of offerings, but the one offering that I rarely pass up is a coconut with a straw! (Sometimes with a lovely cocktail inside, others times just the pure coconut water!)


Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Low in Carbs
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 99% Fat Free
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Low in Sugar
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Regulates Body Temperature
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - All Natural Isotonic Beverage that re-hydrates body
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Carries Nutrients and Oxygen to your cells
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Naturally replenishes body fluids after excercising
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Raises your metabolism
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Helps to promote weight loss naturally
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Boosts Immune System
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Helps to detoxify your system and helps to fight viruses
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Cleanses Digestive Tract
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Helps Control Diabetes
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Aids the body in fighting viruses including those that cause the flu, herpes and Aids
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Balances your PH and helps reduce the risk of cancer
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Helps to treat kidney and urethral stones
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Boosts poor circulation
I don't know about you, but I don't consume nearly as much coconut water back home as I do on vacation, until now that is!

About New PHENOM Coconut Water - Supercharged with GNC Vitamins and Minerals

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 100% NATURAL Coconut Water fortified with GNC Vitamins and Minerals
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - No Artificial Flavors
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - No Added Sugars
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Low Calories
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - NO cholesterol

Varieties Include:



Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - PHENOM HYDRO - HYDRO is 100% natural, unflavored, coconut water enhanced with a boost of 5 essential electrolytes to promote rapid hydration for a perfect balance. Containing 17 times more potassium than the leading super hydration drinks, HYDRO has more potassium than a banana. In PURE flavor.



Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - PHENOM MEGA V - MEGA V is 100% electrolyte-rich, 100% natural coconut water, fortified with additional premium vitamins and minerals, including 100% of the RDA of vitamin C, plus calcium, vitamin B, and more, to support health and well-being. MEGA V is enhanced with a boost of 5 essential electrolytes, including more potassium than a banana, to promote rapid hydration for a perfect balance. Available in Natural Coconut, Orange Guava Passion, Pineapple Punch.



Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - PHENOM ENERGY - ENERGY is enhanced with B vitamins to support energy production, plus caffeine and other energizing ingredients to boost metabolism. Its packed with vital vitamins and minerals to support health and well-being, including 100% of the RDA of vitamin C, vitamin B-12 and Niacin, plus calcium, vitamin E, and more. ENERGY is enhanced with a boost of 5 essential electrolytes, including more potassium than a banana, to promote rapid hydration for a perfect balance. Available in Acai Peach and Lemon Mojito.



Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - PHENOM ANTIOX - ANTIOX provides the hydration benefits of coconut water boosted with antioxidants for protection against cell damaging free radicals. Rich in premium vitamins and minerals, including 150% of the RDA of vitamin C, plus calcium, vitamin B, and more, ANTIOX supports health and well-being.  ANTIOX is enhanced with a boost of 5 essential electrolytes, including more potassium than a banana, to promote rapid hydration for a perfect balance. Available in Blueberry Pomme Flavor

My Take:

This is the closest you can come to sticking a straw into a Coconut, and the best part, you can refrigerate it and get it nice and cold, the fact that PHENOM is super charged with GNC Vitamins and Minerals makes it that much better for you! More potassium than a banana and an immunity booster naturally? Doesn't get much better!

As many of you know I have dropped 26 pounds this year via small lifestyle changes, and including PHENOM into my healthier lifestyle is a simple change that is good for me, and makes my body 'feel' better. It is certainly a million times better for me than soda! And has more Vitamins and Minerals than plain water!

Keep up with GNC on Facebook and Twitter @GNCLiveWell

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FTC Disclosure Info for this Giveaway:  I was provided product to facilitate my review. I am also eligible for additional incentives by participating in this campaign.

Monday, September 19, 2011

{CLOSED} Crest 3D Whitestrips Review with Giveaway! Ends 09/23

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This giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks so much to our wonderful sponsor Crest (and our friends at One2One Network for facilitating this giveaway)! We look forward to having them back again! Our winner is Linda K.! Congrats! Remember: There are great giveaways active on the upper right hand side of the page!
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Last week we discussed an important event where having pearly white teeth would boost self-confidence, the event I selected was New York Fashion Week, because whether you posed or you didn't, you still find yourself in tons of photos! As promised I am sharing my after photo and I have something special in it for you as well! Check out my before post and here is the before and after photos:

Before Photo:



After Photo:


As you can see from the before and after photos, I now have a much brighter smile!

Directions:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Do not brush teeth immediately before applying strips.
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Apply gel side of strip to teeth.
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -  Align strips with gum line and press gently for good contact, then fold the rest of strip behind teeth to keep in place. (work quickly or the edges will stick to your lip! Definitely do this in the mirror).
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Short strip goes on your bottom teeth, long strip on top teeth.
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - After 2 hours, remove and discard.
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - If any gel remains on your teeth you can either brush it away or rinse it off.
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Strips will not whiten caps, crowns, veneers, fillings or dentures. Do not use with dental braces.
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Crest 3D White 2-Hour Express Whitestrips are sold at drugstores and mass retailers nationwide. MSRP $54.99

My Take:

Crest 3D Whitestrips are definitely cheaper than a trip to the Dentist (however you should get a Dental checkup and cleaning at least every 6 months) and easy to use in the convenience of your own home! What's not to love?

I have also had the chance to try out the Crest 3D White Advanced Vivid Enamel Renewal Toothpaste and I find that the combination is a great whitening one-two punch! And the toothpaste really leaves your teeth with that fresh from the dentist kind of clean!

I have always had pretty white teeth, and this is the first time I have ever tried out a whitening product. But using the strips in conjunction with the toothpaste left me a dentist white and clean feel. I definitely think it was worth it!

You didn't think I'd forget about you right? Who loves you butterfly?

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - WIN IT! - Ascending Butterfly and our friends at Crest would like to give 1 lucky winner a box of Crest 3D Whitestrips, which will provide one year of whitening!

Don't you just ♥ Crest 3D White? I know I do!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 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: Tell us what upcoming event  you'd like to use Crest 3D Whitestrips for  (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. No PO Boxes. One entry per Household, see Ascending Butterfly Giveaway Rules and Disclosure Policy HERE

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, September 19, 2011 until Friday, September 23, 2011 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!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Grab our NEW Button and put it on your Blog. Leave the URL where we can see it in a comment (if you have our old one, please swap it out, our URL address has changed!

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

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Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Tweet this:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ @Ascending1 + @crest  Box of Crest 3D Whitestrips #Giveaway! ARV $55 Ends 9/23! http://tinyurl.com/3san3j5

(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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FTC Disclosure Info for this Giveaway:  I was provided product to facilitate the review and giveaway. The sponsors are 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. I am eligible for additional incentives by participating in this campaign for one2one network.