Showing posts with label mothers day buying guide. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mothers day buying guide. Show all posts

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Win a $200 Gift Card to Wilsons Leather

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This giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks so much to our wonderful sponsor Wilson's Leather! We look forward to working with you again. 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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We have a promo so big it actually fits into TWO of our Guides! This promo serves as this month's 'Featured Handbag in the Spotlight' and our first giveaway in our annual Mother's Day Buying Guide! This one is especially for moms who like to travel in style! Wilsons Leather is no stranger to Ascending Butterfly readers, they've hosted a few Featured Handbag in the Spotlights for us (see HERE and HERE for reminders). Wilson's Leather has been my go-to for my handbags, jackets and leather accessories like Leather Gloves for years now. The leather is buttery soft, incredibly durable and the in store (brick and mortar) as well as online service is always top notch.

We are getting dangerously close to June, Is it just me or is this year starting to move way too fast! While everyone likes to harp on the Spring Flowers and the chirping birds and the butterflies (or maybe that's just me), to get there, we get rain. A lot of rain. So a day that may start cool, then get warm goes back to cold at night, which means you don't want to wear a winter coat, but still need something to keep you warm for the mornings and evenings when the temperature drops or it's raining out.

This is where our friends at Wilson's Leather come in, despite the title, they are NOT just leather! And if you are in the market for a great Spring Trenchcoat or a new Travel Bag, check out Wilson's first! If you are a fab frugalista who wants to look spot on and not spend more than you have to doing so, then the current sales will knock your socks off, right now you can get 60-80% off designer jackets, and there is also a sale running where if you buy one business bag you get the second at half off, and that will apply AUTOMATICALLY in cart during checkout, how awesome and fab is that?

Many of you know that it's been a challenging year for me this year to say the least, but the challenges I've faced have forced me to come out of my comfort zone in so many ways. I've been embracing things I normally wouldn't, and forcing myself to do things and wear things I probably never would have. I was a late comer to the 'animal print' trend and now I can't stop wearing it! I must share my newest obsession!

Black Rivet Asymmetrical Zip Front Jacket




Isn't this trench absolutely fantastic? Here is a shot of me wearing it (notice my super cute over-sized butterfly earrings):



I always thought animal prints were just too bold for me, and now I can't get enough! And as Blogging has gotten me more into travel I love that this coat is lightweight enough to be able to pack it easily, but fully lined so I'm not freezing when it gets nippy at night. Traveling in style also requires the right bag, I did tell you that this was also a 'Featured Handbag in the Spotlight' Promo too right? I'm sure by opening with a Trench you were begining to wonder if I had forgotten the Handbag, I have not my friends. I never forget the Handbag, it's a monthly feature for us since 2009!

In fact, this is no ordinary handbag, it's a wheeled briefcase with a sleek style, it's airport easy as it fits in the overhead or slides easily under the seat in front of you, has a padded compartment for your laptop, iPad, or Kindle, and an organizational compartment in the front. The wheel system is totally removable so if you just want throw it over your shoulders for your daily commute you can do so with or without the wheels. It slides on or off easily, but stays on and stays put when you need it!

McKlein USA Roseville 96646 Fly-Through Checkpoint-Friendly 2-in-1 Removable-Wheeled Ladies' Laptop Case




I love to travel, but hate to lug heavy bags, or bags that aren't well organized. Let's face it, airport security checkpoints are not fun. You are already harried, frazzled, and then standing in a super long line with someone right in front of you and directly behind you so have no room to move, then suddenly you have to get your jacket, jewelry and shoes off, take your laptop or portable tablet OUT of your bag and get all this in a bin. Then you are being scanned while worrying about your stuff, and by the time you are done, your bins are already at the end of the aisle and you have to get everything back on and back in your bag in half a second because there are tons of folks behind you. Not so simple right?



The buttery soft Italian Leather had me at Hello and I will now never travel without this bag, it comes with a removable protector for your laptop/tablet that slides easily in and out and protects your device while in the bin. It has great organizational pockets, you can remove the wheel system if you prefer and use the shoulder strap. This trench and this bag together are a KILLER travel combo! You will breeze through the airport cool, confident and in style!

Now butterflies, you all know what Buying Guides mean right? You know I always look out for you butterfly! How would you like to win Trenchcoat and amazing travel briefcase too?

I thought so!

I can even do one better for you, how about a $200 Gift Card to Wilsons Leather so you can buy the trench and bag of YOUR choice? Who loves you butterfly?

Use the Rafflecopter form below for your chance to win a $200 gift card to Wilsons Leather, do the mandatory entry to unlock the bonus entries.

a Rafflecopter giveaway


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FTC Disclosure: Ascending Butterfly received the products mentioned above free of charge for editorial consideration, no additional incentives have been received. All opinions expressed are 100% my own. I am disclosing this information in accordance with the Federal Trade Commisions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Our full Giveaway Rules and Disclosure Policy can be found HERE.

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Mother's Day Buying Guide Gift Recommendation #1 - Help Mom Store Cherished Memories in Style!



Happy May Day Butterflies! Today is the first day of May and our annual Mother's Day Buying Guide is now in swing!

If you haven't today, go KISS your mom, and if you are too far right now, please CALL her immediately. Tell her you love her and thank her for the gift of life, for being there when you were sick, for every warm meal, for every hug, for being your nurse and doctor and for all the wonderful memories of your childhood.

In fact, why not also give her a way to preserve her memories in style?

As you may remember we featured a digital photo frame as our holidays 2010 gift buying guide recommendation (and you even scored a chance to win one for yourself), the CEIVA Pro80 with one year picture plan photo delivery service. Read my original review and first impression of the Ceiva Pro80 HERE.

I fell in love with my CEIVA, and in fact so has everyone who sees it when they come visit, and I still love it, it's simple to set up, and gives me instant gratification when I can send a picture from an event or party while I'm still there, right to my frame and have it already loaded into the frame when I get back!



Features

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Connect by telephone line or by Wifi and receive photos sent from anyone you invite as your guest – from anywhere in the world!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Send pictures to your frame via smartphones, iPhone, email and sites like Flickr and Facebook

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -Lifetime warranty – as long as you have an active PicturePlanCEIVA will replace or repair the product for free.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Memory Card Slots - Insert a memory card into the back and enjoy an instant slideshow

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Use a media server application to show photos over your home network

Set Up:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Register Your Frame

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Upload Photos

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Connect the frame to your wifi and sync



Nab A Deal!
Mother's Day Sale (Deals Valid through May 7th)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - CEIVA Pro80 Starter Pack (includes one-year PicturePlan Photo Delivery Service and WiFi adapter)- $119.95

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - CEIVAshare Starter Pack (includes one-year PicturePlan Photo Delivery Service)- $99.95 (Wifi adapter optional)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Place an order totalling $99 or more in the CEIVA Store and get FREE economy shipping! Not valid on standard, 3-day, 2-day or overnight shipping.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Purchase any two frames and receive 10% off, Buy 3 or more and get 20% off! (Think, one for your mom, aunt, grandma, Men should add an extra one on for their wife too!)

My Take:

I really love the CEIVA Pro80 Starter Pack! I highly recommend it across the board for anyone on your list. There is nothing more personal or more thoughtful. Whether you and your mom are in the same city or are miles away from each other, imagine her delight when you send this to her, and in 3 simple steps she can not only enjoy the pictures she chooses to put on the frame, but you can instantly send her pictures anywhere, anytime. The grandkids can send grandma pictures right from their phones! Mom never feels like she misses a single moment. And with this frame, everyday feels like Christmas because you can send mom, or your Aunt or your Grandma, a new photo each day and no one misses a milestone.

This year mama butterfly is getting one! (But shhh, don't tell her!)

While I wasn't able to nab an extra one this time for a giveaway, CEIVA is awesome about throwing great giveaways and promotions on their Facebook page and you can also get social with them on twitter too! And don't forget to tell them Ascending Butterfly sent you, maybe we can arm twist them a bit to come back with us again next time! :)

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FTC Disclosure: I received a CEIVA frame and a picture plan for the purposes of this review, all opinions regarding the product are expressly my own experiences. Our full giveaway and disclosure policy can be found at: http://www.ascendingbutterfly.com/p/disclosure-policy.html

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Ascending Butterfly's Monthly Book Club Giveaway Winner + twitter party with cool prizes + May: Annual Mother's Day Buying Guide!



Congratulations to Ascending Butterfly's Monthly Book Club winner who has won the Chicken Soup for the Soul Devotional Stories for Tough Times Book! 'ashleymorrissey90' is our winner! I hope the book brings her just as much peace, comfort and hope that it gave me during a very difficult time.

Join me in congratulating our winner!

All outstanding giveaways that were put up before I went into the hospital are now officially closed with winners announcements posted. Thanks for your patience as I'm just out the hospital and still trying to get outstanding promos, reviews, and giveaways sorted through to get caught up again.

We are now working on Finalizing placements for our annual high traffic review with giveaway Mothers Day Buying Guide. (Definitely some fantastic giveaway promos coming!)

And stay tuned this week for a very special twitter party announcement being hosted by yours truly with some really amazing co-hosts. Sign up page will be posted shortly!

How is Spring Treating you so far butterfly? How are you getting in the Spring Spirit? Is it Spring Cleaning? The sounds of the birds chirping outside? Or the butterflies maybe?

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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

{CLOSED} Basket of YOUR choice $100 and under from 1800baskets, 3 winners! Ends 05/18!

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This giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks so much to our wonderful sponsor 1800baskets.com! We look forward to working with you again! The 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's Annual Mother's Month Buying Guide Giveaway, brought to you by:


1800baskets.com is back with another fun giveaway for Ascending Butterfly Readers!

And you can double your chances by making sure you are already 'liking' them on Facebook, where they do random, surprise, basket giveaways (Hint: there is one going on right now for a Baby Basket). What makes their Facebook Giveaways super fun is the fact that they ask you to actually evaluate the basket as your method of entry, and they really take your feedback to heart. They have made changes to existing configurations based on entrant feedback. I for one love when a company truly engages with me, don't you?

I personally think you can never go wrong with a Gift Basket, there is always a little something for everyone! But trust me when I tell you not all Gift Baskets are created equal. There is an art to a Gift Basket done right, the right contents, in the right amount, packed super carefully so it arrives not only in tact but with it's content super fresh. For some categories, that's not so easy to pull off, yet 1800baskets has never failed to impress me in this regard. I am partial to baskets with food, be it organic fruits, gourmet cheese, chocolates or some combo of all of the above. I have yet to receive a basket where the food was less than fresh, I've never received one melted chocolate, and I've never received a basket where it contained more filler than content. That's exactly what I want to receive, and I will send no less! Especially when it comes to Mother's Day!

A Treat For More Than The Eyes


Pictured Above: Premium Cheeses Gift Basket bottom and on top Mother's Day Mira Luna Wine Gift Basket



Pictured Above: Denarii Lavender Spa Gift Basket

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Premium Cheeses Gift Basket - This basket is cheese overload! It's chock full of an incredible variety of tasty cheeses. My personal favorite was the Brie, but really picking a favorite from this basket would be much like picking a favorite child! For hot wing lovers, the blue cheese included int this basket is a perfect partner! There were artisanal cheeses, hard cheeses, goat cheese and more! It was the perfect pair with the next basket I selected.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Mother's Day Mira Luna Wine Gift Basket  - The star of this basket is the Alazar 2008 Sonoma County Sangiovese, more commonly known as a Red Zinfadel, this basket contains an assortment of treats, including chocolate, shortbread cookies and more as well as a great wine to pair them with and went absolutely PERFECT with the Premium Cheeses Basket. I added some local fruits and my preferred brand of crackers and combined the wine and cheese assortment for a fun Mother's Day Pre-Lunch. This red also pairs perfectly with tangy ribs or herb marinated Lamb. (Yes my butterflies, this butterfly can throw it down in the kitchen, I love to cook!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Denarii Lavender Spa Gift Basket - This basket is filled to overflowing with Lavendar Spa Essentials from Source Verite! Bath gel, Body Butter, Bath Mitt, Exfoliating Towel, a Reed Diffuser and MORE. This basket definitely puts the AH in relaxation. All three baskets combined are a Triple Play of Perfection. The handled pumice stone included in this set is fantastic by the way! You can wine her, tempt her tummy and bring the Spa home at the same time!

My Take

Baskets are a great gift anytime, and I can't think of one category of mom that 1800baskets.com doesn't have covered. Baskets make great birthday gifts, hostess gifts, and do you have a teacher to buy for soon? Trust me, she'll love this way more than an apple! (While I appreciate the joys of fruit, as a former Special Ed Teacher, I can tell you that your childs teacher will love this way more!).

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

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - WIN IT! - Ascending Butterfly and our friends at 1800baskets.com have a very special surprise for 3 lucky winners! 3 winners will win the gift basket of their choice $100 and under! We will select one person who is 'Liking' BOTH 1800baskets.com and Ascending Butterfly on Facebook (this is optional, we never make following on social media required!), one winner that follows BOTH 1800baskets.com and Ascending Butterfly on Twitter and one winner who is either a google follower or email subscriber. This way no matter how you choose to connect with Ascending Butterfly and 1800baskets.com you still have a chance to win! How sweet is that?

Don't you just ♥ 1800baskets.com? 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 1800baskets and  Link us to the basket 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. No PO Boxes.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Please follow directions or you will be disqualified! All comments are moderated, they may not appear on the site right away (comments like "I want this" or "I want to win" will not be entered). You have from Wednesday, May 11, 2011 until Wednesday, May 18, 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 - In the spirit of Mother's Day Fun share with us your favorite advice that your mom has given you! (and yes, if you were not raised by your mom, you can share with us the best wisdom received by the person who did raise you!)

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 @1800baskets on Twitter

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:

Pls RT Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - @Ascending1 + @1800baskets Basket of YOUR choice $100 or under #Giveaway! Ends 05/18 http://tinyurl.com/3gnwprs

(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

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

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow Ascending Butterfly on Facebook HERE

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow 1800baskets.com and tell them Ascending Butterfly Sent You (I'm sure they'd love for you to tell them which Basket you most want to try also!) on Facebook HERE (Please post the link to your facebook comment, you can get that link the same way you get your link to your tweets!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow Ascending Butterfly on Networked Blogs HERE

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

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - One time only, NOT a daily: 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: This is not a paid insertion. This is a non-compensated post and all opinions regarding the product and the sponsor are my own experiences. I was provided product to facilitate the review and giveaway. 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.

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Happy Mother's Day Butterfly!



Our Mother's Day Buying Guide will continue on Monday, as you know, the entire the month of May we will be celebrating moms here on Ascending Butterfly!

I couldn't resist this perfect Mothers Day Graphic with butterflies!

Wishing all my butterflies AND their moms, grandmas, Aunties, Madres, Mamas, and Titi's, a very Happy Mother's Day!

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Saturday, May 7, 2011

Give Mama A Little MOR for Mother's Day Heart Shaped Gift Tins Giveaway! Ends 05/15!

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This giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks so much to our wonderful sponsor MOR Cosmetics! 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's Annual Mother's Day Buying Guide Giveaway, brought to you by:

NOTE: Entry Deadline Extended for this giveaway due to server maintenance causing site issues, we apologize for any inconvenience!

Is your mom the hostess with the mostest? Is presentation important to her?

I have a long time love with creative packaging ,wrapping paper and presentation, which is probably why I'm so in love Mor Cosmetics. Their products are amazing, don't get me wrong, but much like a kid at Christmas, I can't wait to see the packaging! I didn't think it was possible to fall more in love with their packaging, I love all their packaging be it paper or tins, and I fell head over heels with the packaging (and the products) included in the Dear Mr. Patridge limited edition holiday gift set (see HERE for review), I don't know how they manage to keep topping themselves, but they have come up with another 'perfect gift'. Their Mother's Day Heart Shaped Gift Tins are brilliantly pacakaged as always, and contain a Soapette and Hand Cream in your choice of scent. Each of the colors represent a different scent choice.

I can't gaurantee you 'favorite' status, but I can assure you mom will love these, and YOU for being so thoughtful!

MOR Mother's Day Heart Shaped Gift Tins


These sets offer Super Luxe Love for your skin, at a price that won't break the bank! At $17, you should totally splurge and buy mom all three! For less than the cost of a dozen roses you can get mom a more longer lasting gift, that's good for her skin, whose scent will transport her, and the tin can be re-purposed!

The Sets:




Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Hand Over Heart - (White Heart) - Snow Gardenia Scented Soapette and Hand Cream - Gardenia, Juniper Berry and Angelica introduce the classical Snow Gardenia fragrance with a touch of Ylang Ylang, Vanilla and Sandalwood to finish the base accords. (While picking a Mor favorite is much like picking a favorite child, I have to admit Snow Gardenia is my favorite Mor scent!)




Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Heart of Gold - (Pink Heart) - Lychee Flowers Scented Soapette and Hand Cream - scent is produced with sparkling sweet lychee flowers united with ripe Berries, soft powdery Florals and the slightest hint of Green Forest Woods.




Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Sweet Heart - (Black Heart) - Marshmallow Scented Soapette and Hand Cream - Vanilla Musk and Jasmine Flower, Sugar dipped Rose petals with White Carnation and Cotton Candy play beautifully to create a deliciously sweet perfume!  (It's not a clawing sweet, but the florals do make the Vanilla Musk a little less heavy, this is so hard to describe for some reason! You really just have to experience it for yourself to fully understand! You won't be left smelling like candy, trust me!)

My Take

Mor definitely has done it again! The products not only are contained in a re-purposeable and beautiful gift tin, they even put a very pretty bow on it for you. Literally the only 'thinking' you have to do with this is decide on a scent (unless you of course take my advice and get all three!).

These are great to buy and tuck away for a ton of gift giving needs, in addition to mother's day, these make great birthday gifts, hostess gifts, and do you have a teacher to buy for soon? Trust me, she'll love this way more than an apple! (While I appreciate the joys of fruit, as a former Special Ed Teacher, I can tell you that your childs teacher will love this way more!).

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

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - WIN IT! - Ascending Butterfly and our friends at Mor have a very special surprise for 3 lucky winners! 3 winners will win one MOR Mother's Day Heart Shaped Gift Tin in their choice of scent! We will select one person who is 'Liking' BOTH Mor and Ascending Butterfly on Facebook, one winner that follows BOTH MOR and Ascending Butterfly on Twitter and one winner who is either a google follower or email subscriber. This way no matter how you choose to connect with Ascending Butterfly and MOR you still have a chance to win! How sweet is that?

Don't you just ♥ Mor? 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 which of the three scents you'd most love to try! (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.

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 Saturday, May 07, 2011 until Friday, May 15, 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)

DISCOUNT ALERT: Free Samples on Mor E-Boutique purchases over $30, enter MOR38 at checkout to redeem!

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 - In the spirit of Mother's Day Fun share with us your favorite advice that your mom has given you! (and yes, if you were not raised by your mom, you can share with us the best wisdom received by the person who did raise you!)

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 - 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 + @MORcosmetics indulgent products Mother's Day Heart Shaped Gift Tins #Giveaway! Ends 05/15 http://tinyurl.com/3p9qlnf

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

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Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow Ascending Butterfly on Networked Blogs HERE

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

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

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FTC Disclosure Info for this Giveaway: This is not a paid insertion. This is a non-compensated post and all opinions regarding the product and the sponsor are my own experiences. I was provided product to facilitate the review and giveaway. 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.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Clarisonic Review and $200 B-Glowing Gift Card Giveaway! Ends 05/10

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This giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks so much to our wonderful sponsor B-Glowing! 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's Annual Mother's Day Buying Guide Giveaway, brought to you by:


The newest weapon in my beauty arsenal is the Clarisonic Skin Care Brush! I am as skeptical as most when I read about a product yielding 'instant results', and since I have acne prone skin, I was actually a bit fearful this would exacerbate oil production and make my skin oilier.

I was genuinely amazed with Clarisonic after my very FIRST use. I found my skin felt cleaner than ever. That level of clean that you feel after a fancy spa facial, where they steamed your skin, exfoliated it, massaged it and you lay down in a zen room with a facial mask on....

I am still a natural skeptic, so I decided to give it the 'toner test'. I have a favorite toner that I use as a second step after cleansing my face. That toner manages to find gunk that I didn't know was there, and the cottonball never lies. After using my Clarisonic the very FIRST time, I decided to wait a bit, and then use my toner. The cottonball was spotless, my skin was deep down clean. And felt amazing.

I have used it twice a day for 2 weeks now, and the level of clarity in my skin, the even-texture and tone, the brightness and luminosity from within is very much noticeable. I require much less moisturizer and toner and have not experienced one breakout since using it. I'm actually amazed by the transformation I have experienced with my skin since using my Clarisonic.

Clarisonic Skin Care Brush







Clarisonic Clarisonic CLASSIC White Skin Care Brush

From: b-glowing

Ladies what Sonicare did for the toothbrush, Clarisonic does for the skin! It leaves your face feeling smooth, soft, almost polished. Your makeup will go on more evenly, and it is safe for even sensitive skin!

B-Glowing sells more than just Clarisonic Products, they are literally a one stop beauty shop, that also sells those hard to find products that are not always available in your neighborhood!

Clarisonic Deets:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - The sonic frequency moves Clarisonic's soft, gentle brush back and forth at more than 300 times per second, thoroughly clearing pores and skin surface.
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Removes makeup six times better than traditional methods.
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Clears pores and reduces the appearance of pore size.
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -  Cleanses so thoroughly that skincare products absorb better.
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Creates noticeably healthier looking skin.
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Ideal for all skin types and used and recommended by leading dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons.
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Gentle enough to use for cleansing rosacea and sebborheic dermatitis.
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - The Classic comes with a 2 year warranty! 

My Take

I love b-glowing, when I truly want to indulge - be it my skincare or haircare, they have everything I love to use regularly, and I can certainly lose track of time doing some virtual window shopping from some of the most sought after cosmetic brands in the industry! They feature Globally Conscious Products, and just like shopping in store many of their brands offer a complimentary gift with purchase. All orders receive 3 free samples in their signature organza bag with a thank you card and free shipping on purchases over $75. You can get the department store perks, while shopping in the comfort of your own home, how entirely awesome is that?

Only bad thing ladies, is you could actually lose track of time looking through all the goodies they sell! (Much like in the Department Store!)

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

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - WIN IT! - Ascending Butterfly and our friends at B-Glowing have a very special surprise for 1 lucky winner! 1 winner will win a b-glowing Gift Certificate - $200.00 Gift Certificate

So you can get a Clarisonic of your own, or any other product they sell that your heart desires!

Don't you just ♥ B-Glowing? 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 B-Glowing and then Link us to any item you like other than the Clarisonic! (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.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Please follow directions or you will be disqualified! All comments are moderated, they may not appear on the site right away (comments like "I want this" or "I want to win" will not be entered). You have from Tuesday, May 03, 2011 until Tuesday, May 10, 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 - In the spirit of Mother's Day Fun share with us your favorite advice that your mom has given you! (and yes, if you were not raised by your mom, you can share with us the best wisdom received by the person who did raise you!)

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 @bglowingcom on Twitter

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 + @Clarisonic Review and @bglowingcom $200 Gift Certificate #beauty #Giveaway! Ends 05/10 http://tinyurl.com/3apufv8

(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 B-Glowing and tell them Ascending Butterfly Sent You on Facebook HERE (Please post the link to your facebook comment, you can get that link the same way you get your link to your tweets!)

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: This is not a paid insertion. This is a non-compensated post and all opinions regarding the product and the sponsor are my own experiences. I was provided product to facilitate the review and giveaway. 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.

Sunday, May 1, 2011

{CLOSED} Featured Handbag in the Spotlight: Pelle Camden Belted Leather Satchel Giveaway! Ends 5/31

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This giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks so much to our wonderful sponsor Wilsons Leather! 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's Spotlight Handbag of the Month, brought to you by:


This month we are hitting you with a dual selection, both a Featured Handbag of the Month, AND a Mother's Day Buying Guide Recommendation! We've switched gears from home back to Fashion, and I have a great recommendation from Wilson's Leather!

It's no secret that my biggest weakness are quality Leather Handbags, and my very first one was a black leather crossbody I purchased from Wilsons Leather when they first set up shop in my local mall when I was a teenager. And quite frankly that bag set the bar high. The leather was buttery soft, it had all the organizational features I needed, and it held up for YEARS. (And yes me being a very typical New Yorker, I did get it in Black!)

I have purchased quite a few bags and leather jackets from Wilson's since then both on an offline, and find that I keep going back, and I think of them first, because the service at their brick and mortar locations are amazingly attentive, never intrusive, always welcome, friendly and helpful. The online service is amazingly fast, and there are customer reviews available for the products so you can get real customer feedback and ideas regarding sizing! And whether I shop at one of their many retail locations, or I choose to shop online, I know I'm getting a great deal coupled with amazing quality.

Wilson's pricing allows you to add to your accessory wardrobe without breaking the bank. You can stay on trend with a seasonal color bag or jacket of exceptional quality, look like you spent a million bucks but not have to cringe when the bill comes in!

Pelle Camden Belted Leather Satchel



While your name may not be Jane Birkin, and Hermes may not be beating down a path to your door to design you a custom handbag that costs more than a House down payment, you can still very much feel and look like you do!
Wilson's Pelle Camden Satchel is bound to turn heads! Whether you are shopping for a style savvy, fashion forward mom, someone with a very special birthday coming up, or just want to make her smile, THIS is definitely the way to say I Love You!
Bag Deets:
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Two 23" rolled carry handles (Drop: 8½")
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Gold-tone hardware
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Front buckle detail; protective metal base feet; structured base
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -  Zip-across top closure
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 2-section interior with zippered divider; zippered interior pocket; 3 card slots; 2 open accessory sleeves; open cell phone sleeve
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -  Genuine leather
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Full lining
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 11"W x 9"H x 4"D

My Take

I love this bag, it's sophisticated, stylish, well constructed, and very nicely designed. This is the bag you take to that big meeting, and then it will take you effortlessly into evening because it's not a huge satchel, it's very much structured!

This is the bag mom may not ask you for, but she definitely wants! I'd recommend tucking a gift card to her favorite restaurant in one of the card slots......(you do want to be mom's favorite don't you?) ;)

Only bad thing ladies, is you will definitely want one in every color! The good thing is, at these prices you can afford to and not feel guilty!

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

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - WIN IT! - Ascending Butterfly and our friends at Wilsons Leather have a very special surprise for 1 lucky winner! 1 winner will win the Pelle Camden Belted Leather Satchel in their choice of color!

Don't you just ♥ Wilsons Leather? 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 Wilsons Leather and then Link us to any item you like other than the Pelle Camden Belted Leather Satchel! (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.

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 Sunday, May 01, 2011 until Tuesday, May 31, 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 - NEW! Please rock the vote for me (this is a ONE TIME ONLY so you can only get this extra credit once), by voting for Tracy Iglesias here (I'm the one in the Red Leather Jacket!) :-) http://www.yourbestpose.com/competition/?id=1#6

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 - In the spirit of Mother's Day Fun share with us your favorite advice that your mom has given you! (and yes, if you were not raised by your mom, you can share with us the best wisdom received by the person who did raise you!)

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 @wilsonsleather on Twitter

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 - Tweet this:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ @Ascending1 + @wilsonsleather Spotlight Handbag of the Month #Giveaway! ARV $225! Ends 05/31 http://tinyurl.com/4xbcvgg

(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 Wilsons Leather and tell them Ascending Butterfly Sent You on Facebook HERE (Please post the link to your facebook comment, you can get that link the same way you get your link to your tweets!)

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: This is not a paid insertion. This is a non-compensated post and all opinions regarding the product and the sponsor are my own experiences. I was provided product to facilitate the review and giveaway. 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.