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Congrats to #10 Tonya Dean, the winner of the Fembody Slim Select 30/90 giveaway! Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!

Natural Fat Burner Giveaway

I don't know of anyone who wouldn't want to burn a little fat....me included. Even for those of us who aren't really trying to drop a bunch of weight...there is always the dreaded cellulite...that I'm always looking for a way to get rid of. Despite hitting the gym every week...and trying to eat right...a little "natural" help wouldn't hurt in trying to burn off those stubborn fat cells! :)

Introducing a new line of natural products, designed by a woman, for women.....Fembody Nutrition. Fembody is a line of premium, natural supplements that target specific health needs of women. They currently offer Appetite Control 100, Hair, Skin &Nails Beauty Activator:

Advanced Bone Activator:

and the product I am trying out and giving away today.....Slim Select GT 300!

Slim Select GT300 Promote reduction of stubborn fat cells with this premium formula of naturally sourced ingredients shown to encourage effective weight management. Human studies have demonstrated that green tea and EGCG help accelerate fat burning and enhance metabolism. Raspberry Ketones and InnovaTea™ included to support increased fat metabolism. I haven't been taking these even a full week so I can't vouch for them just yet. But with them being all natural I'm willing to give them a try to burn off this unwanted cellulite! Would you like to give them a try as well?

Want it? Click here to shop.

WIN IT! 

 How to enter to win a bottle of the Slim Select GT300 for yourself:

1. Leave a comment here & be sure to include your email address if it is not on your profile.

EXTRA ENTRIES:

~Leave a seperate comment for each entry~

1. Click here to visit Fembody's website. Come back here and tell me another product you'd like to try.

2. Click here to visit  and "Like" Fembody on Facebook.

3. Click here to follow Fembody on Twitter.

Giveaway ends Friday May 25, 2012 @ midnight. Winner will be contacted by email and have 48 hours to respond. This blog bares no responsibility for the delivery of this prize. I received this product to review from Fembody. No monetary compensation was received and these opinions are 100% my own. Click here to view my Full Disclosure.

Novica Review & Giveaway

There is a nation of artists throughout the world. village of carvers in Bali;
a family of ceramists in Brazil who have handed down their craft
from generation to generation;
a farmer in the Andes who hand-weaves alpaca sweaters.

It is a community of artists who have been isolated
for centuries by distance, time, and geography --
isolated from the very community of collectors seeking
their unique, inspired, and undiscovered arts and crafts.

Now, finally, there is a bridge connecting our separate
communities into one worldwide nation --
this is The NOVICA Nation.

A nation of people inspired by the arts and
empowered by the Internet.

Novica offers everything from Sterling Silver Jewelry to Earrings to necklaces, unique gifts, and much more!

I received these to review:

Sterling silver half hoop earrings, 'Moon in the Forest'

Round as the full moon, silver hoops reveal the intricate elegance of leaves and tendrils. Wadarat Supasirisuk creates the motifs in low relief, bringing a new look to a classic style.

.925 rating silver.

Made by:
Wadarat Supasirisuk





"Sawadee kha! My name is Wadarat Supasirisuk and I was born on April 19, 1941 in the southern province of Nakorn Sri Thamarat. I am married and we have two children. After graduating from university, I had the opportunity to work in a company that manufactured jewelry. I chose that company because not only did the products interest me, but also because I could tell there was a growing demand for Thai jewelry.

I began to save my earnings and eventually opened my own workshop. I believe that opportunities are everywhere, that is, for those who can anticipate and make the risky decision to invest time and money.

I purchased some materials and started marketing the products myself. It was then that I traveled abroad, to Europe and Australia. When I was in Bangkok I became aware of the potential for silver jewelry. I looked at the northern region of Chiang Mai and decided to expand my scope of products.

Earrings, rings, necklaces, and bracelets – I design all these products myself, sometimes adapting patterns I see in magazines and catalogues, sometimes simply through asking clients and professionals about the current trends. However, most of the times my clients already have in mind what it is they want and just ask me to actually make it.

My products are nice and of good quality. I feel confident that, regardless where you are from, you will like them."

What I like about these earrings and Novica:
1. I love the whole concept of this company!
2. I really enjoyed reading and seeing a picture of the woman who created earrings.
3. My experience w/ this company was unique!
4. Came w/ a handwritten postcard from Thailand thanking me for my purchase written in their language and English. Pretty cool!
5. Even the jewelry box was cool in that it is made from Sea Paper, a handmade mulberry bark paper that has been made in Thailand for over 700 years.
6. Quick shipping.
7. These Sterling Silver earrings were very pretty and delicate.

What I didn't like:
1. Nothing!

Want It? Click here to visit Novica.

WIN IT!
How to enter to win a $50 Gift Card to Novica:
1. Leave a comment here & be sure to include your email address if it is not on your profile.

EXTRA ENTRIES:
~Leave a seperate comment for each entry~
1. Like Novica on Facebook by clicking here.
2. Follow Novica on Twitter by clicking here.

Giveaway ends Monday April 11 , 2011 @ midnight. Winner will be contacted by email and have 48 hours to respond. This blog bares no responsibility for the delivery of this prize. I received the earrings to review from Novica. No monetary compensation was received and these opinions are 100% my own. Click here to view my Full Disclosure.

Organic Antioxidant Supplements

I'm all about trying to go natural, not over medicate, etc. when possible. I've got a couple of products and a new company to introduce you today and a little giveaway for ya too!

ResVitale is a line of health and beauty supplements infused with Resveratrol, the age-defying antioxidant recommended by Dr. Oz. ResVitale is committed to providing premium supplements to consumers through certified organic sourcing, innovative research and unrivaled dedication to quality. Harvesting from biodynamic vineyards in southern France, ResVitale boosts the bioavailability of Resveratrol through a patent-pending ‘Vine-to-Capsule’ extraction process, producing nutritional supplements unsurpassed in purity, potency and freshness. ResVitale is sold exclusively at GNC's fine retail locations both in the U.S. and international markets.

ResVitale sent me these 2 products to review and giveaway!

Keratin Enhance

A must have for beautiful hair, nails and skin, Keratin Enhance is our latest innovation in "beauty from within" supplementation. Combining Cynatine® HNS Keratin, the world’s first ‘soluble Keratin’, with Biotin and Resveratrol, this innovative formula provides a nourishing blend of science-backed ingredients for supporting and maintaining healthy and youthful hair, nails and skin. A clinical study demonstrated that hair loss from washing was reduced by 30% over a 90-day period, and hair strength was improved by 12% with a marked improvement in the shine and brightness of hair. Keratin Enhance is your new beauty secret to getting gorgeous hair, strong nails and firm skin.

$39.99

ResVitále 125 mg

Improve your health and reserve your youth with only the finest rejuvenating blend that boasts the health benefits from 400 glasses of wine in each serving.

ResVitále 125 mg supplies the nourishment needed to activate and restore youthful cellular activity. This powerful blend is exclusively created by combining succulent French red wine grapes, organic growing techniques and patent pending vine-to-capsule technology. Our elite antioxidant, French trans-Resveratrol, works to stimulate longevity genes to promote healthy aging and a long, active life. ResVitále 125 mg protects, enriches and enhances youth by restoring cellular activity and protecting cells from free radical damage. Just one capsule per day contains the Resveratrol equivalent of 400 glasses of red wine.

$23.99

What I like about these products:
1. Do not hurt my stomach. My tummy can be sensitive at times. I already take a multivitamin & probiotics, so adding more can be a little much at times. These had no negative effects.
2. I have only been using these for 1 week so I can't truly attest to the full benefits yet.
3. I like that they have different levels available of the Resveratrol according to your age.
4. The Resveratrol slows the aging process? Bring it on! Can I get an Amen to that? ~wink~
5. Antioxidants, gotta love that!
6. Made w/ certified organic red wine grapes.
7. Does not contain corn, soy, wheat, or lactose. Allergen free of yeast. Gluten free.
8. 100% vegetarian. No artificial colors or flavors.

What I didn't like:
1. Couldn't find a thing! :)

Want It?Click here to visit ReVitale. In March/April, there is a "Buy One Get One 50%" on all of their products at GNC. ~wink~

WIN IT!
How to enter to win:
1. Leave a comment here & be sure to include your email addy if it is no on your profile.

Giveaway ends Thursday April 7 , 2011 @ midnight. Winner will be contacted by email and have 48 hours to respond. This blog bares no responsibility for the delivery of this prize. Giveaway is open to US residents only. I received the above mentioned products to review from ResVitale. No monetary compensation was received and these opinions are 100% my own. Click here to view my Full Disclosure.

Did you take your vitamins today? {Giveaway}

I did, I did! Courtesy of Vitamma! Vitamma isn't just your regular Vitamin company. Check out their cause: Vitamma's mission is to improve child health worldwide by fighting vitamin A deficiency (VAD) among children under five. An estimated 190 million children suffer from VAD worldwide, putting them at greater risk of illness and death. An additional 350,000 children go blind each year from VAD. With each Vitamma Multi purchased you provide three children with two year's worth of Vitamin A enabling their young immune systems to fight infection and allowing them to lead meaningful and productive lives.

Is that a fabulous idea or what? You can support this great cause by easily purchasing your vitamins through Vitamma!

I received this Women's Multi-Vitamin to try out.
What I like about it:
1. Other than the fabulous cause!.....
2. Didn't upset my stomach. I've had several vitamins do that and this one did not.
3. No artificial flavor, wheat, gluten, milk, lactose, yeast, or shellfish.
4. Has all the daily nutrients I need.

What I didn't like:
1. Priced at $14.99 for a 90 tablets, the price may be a deterrent. But you have to look at it as a donation for a wonderful cause!

Want It? Click here to learn more about Vitamma. Save 15% by using code “MOMS”!

WIN IT!
Vitamma is giving one Gift Closet reader their choice of a Multivitamin!
How to enter to win:
1. Leave a comment here & be sure to include your email address if it is not on your profile.

EXTRA ENTRIES:
~Leave a seperate comment for each entry~

1. Like Vitamma on Facebook by clicking here.

2. Follow Vitamma on Twitter by clicking here.

This product review was made possible by the Double Duty Divas. I was not compensated for this review other than a product sample provided by Vitamma. All opinions are 100% mine. Winner will be selected using random.org and have 48 hours to respond via email. I am not responsible for delivery of the prize. Giveaway ends Wednesday April 6, 2011.

Tasteful Bites

I started working outside the home and that's why you haven't seen as much of me lately. Funny thing cuz a few weeks ago I was working w/ a girl and she had only known me for 2 days. She turned to me and said, "One thing I've learned about you is that you love to eat!" Did she peg me or what? ~wink~ One of my fave things to eat is ChOcOlAtE! So when I was asked to review some tasties from Tasteful Bites you know what my response was!

Yvonne Janowski is the Cake Goddess behind Tasteful Bites. She makes Cake Truffles and Cake Pops in assorted flavors. This is the inspiration behind Tasteful Bites:
"I grew up in Houston Texas, went to college there studying art and art history. When I graduated I went to live in Paris, where I studied fashion design and got into fashion photography. I also learned to appreciate food and where it comes from.
I came back to the US to further my career in photography and worked as a freelance fashion photographer in NYC, where I met my husband. We moved to London for his career and well long story short- I was pregnant. I became a stay at home mom for the next 9 years or so. Really having the itch to do something fulfilling outside of the house , but I had to wait until the kids grew up a bit. While they were young it was really important to me that I be there to guide and nurture them. We moved back to the states after about 10 years in London and I decided to go to culinary school and pursue my passion for delicious, healthy food. After graduating, I started my own personal chef business, but found the hours it entailed were not the best for my family. I tried to figure out something I could do for my own fulfillment, yet still be there for my family's needs. I happened upon cake pops and truffles purely by accident. I was trying to find something fun for Andrew's birthday and saw the Bakerella site. Cake pops looked so fun and less messy than cupcakes, so I decided to try them. The only thing that really bothered me was that the recipes called for boxed cake mix and canned frosting. Just the thought of all these processed sugars and chemicals really turned my stomach, so I decided to make my own cake from scratch and my own Italian buttercream, then follow her directions for assembly. They turned out so delicious and everyone was telling me I should make these for grownups to as they were not a sweet, so I decided to give it a try. I went through alot of trial and error finding the right suppliers, since I try and source everything local and organic. The presence of red food coloring for the red velvet cake really bothered me, so I had to develop a natural way to get the color, but not use the food coloring. I really want to deliver a product that not only looks elegant, but tastes incredible and have people know that they are eating only the most pure and natural ingredients as god intended. That is why each cake pop is made by hand with no added chemicals. "Respect the food"

Here are the flavors I received to try:

Death by chocolate - if you are going to go this is the way to do it! Chocolate cake blended with chocolate ganache, enrobed in dark chocolate and garnished with milk chocolate vermicelli.

Salty dawg - perfect balance of sweet and salty. Vanilla cake blended with caramel buttercream, enrobed in milk chocolate and garnished with sea salt.

Midnight soiree - sophisticated and elegant. Chocolate cake blended with chocolate orange ganache, enrobed in dark chocolate and garnished with candied orange peel and gold sugar.

24 Carrot - chunks of real carrots and raisins. Carrot cake blended with cream cheese frosting, enrobed in white chocolate and garnished with gold and orange sugar.

What I like about these cake pops:

1. I was impressed that they all arrived in great shape! Not crushed or melted in any way!!

2. Packing is cute and simple tied w/ a pretty ribbon around each pop and labeled w/ a sticker to tell you the flavor.

3. Gorgeous and fun! I have always loved the look of the cake pops!!

4. Not too sweet. Actually, the Salty Dawg was one of my faves. A cool combo of salty and chocolate.

I LOVE that Yvonne strives to use only pure and natural ingredients. So rare, especially in sweets!

What I didnt' like:

1. I like things super sweet & rich. These are not too sweet, so if that's your preference, then these babies are sure to satisfy!

Want It? Click here to visit Tasteful Bites. Yvonne is generously offering this "sweet deal" to Gift Closet readers: With every dozen you buy- she will include 3 extra in assorted flavors for you to try! Enjoy!

Congrats!

The winner of the Yoplait giveaway is #3 Even Andy. The winner of the Calypso Studios giveaway is #5Lesli.