Andrea Bocelli’s Cinema Album Review #Cinema #O2O

A lot of great movies are not only remembered by their amazing story or celebrity cast, but also by the soundtrack that fits in seamlessly with everything else of the movie. "Cinema", a collection of songs from 16 classic movies, is the latest album from Andrea Bocelli, the world-renowned operatic tenor.

Here's a list of all the songs from "Cinema":

1. Maria (From West Side Story)
2. La chanson de Lara (From Dr. Zhivago)
3. Moon River (From Breakfast At Tiffany's)
4. E più ti penso (From Once Upon A Time In America)
5. Be My Love (From The Toast Of New Orleans)
6. The Music Of The Night (From The Phantom Of The Opera)
7. Brucia la terra (From The Godfather)
8. Por Una Cabeza (From Scent Of A Woman)
9. No Llores Por Mi Argentina (From Evita)
10. L'amore è una cosa meravigliosa (From Love Is A Many-Splendored Thing)
11. Mi mancherai (From Il Postino/The Postman)
12. Cheek To Cheek (From Top Hat)
13. Sorridi amore vai (From Life Is Beautiful)
14. Historia De Amor (From Love Story)
15. Ol' Man River (From Showboat)
16. Nelle tue mani (Now We Are Free) (From Gladiator)

These classic songs are made even more beautiful by Andrea's unique and powerful tenor voice. Andrea's performance has enriched these timeless pieces with strong emotions and his own interpretations. Recorded in five different languages: Italian, French, Spanish, English and Sicilian, "Cinema" is well-suite for an international audience. My absolute favorite from the album is "Moon River" from Breakfast At Tiffany's, followed by "Historia De Amor" from Love Story, "Por Una Cabeza" from Scent Of A Woman, and "Brucia la terra" from The Godfather. Many of these classics are very soothing and heartwarming, as they bring back memories of familiar scenes from the movies that I saw years ago. This album is worth collecting for both movie and music lovers across the globe!

Get your own copy of "Cinema" on iTunes and Amazon.

Joy Williams Venus Album Review #JoyWIlliams #O2O

Joy Williams, best known as the female vocal of the four-time Grammy-winning folk-rock duo The Civil Wars, is about to release Venus, her first solo album since the duo officially disbanded in 2014. In what she refers to as her coming-of-age album, Joy intends to recount a woman's journey out of darkness through 11 simple, honest songs from "Before I Sleep" to "Welcome Home."

Venus will be out on June 29. You can pre-order one at Amazon or iTunes.

It includes the following tracks:

1. Before I Sleep
2. Sweet Love of Mine
3. Woman (Oh Mama)
4. One Day I Will
5. Not Good Enough
6. What a Good Woman Does
7. Until the Levee
8. You Loved Me
9. The Dying Kind
10. Till Forever
11. Welcome Home

While I miss the remarkable duo of The Civil Wars, I love how well Joy Williams performs on her own. I feel happy for her that she got to explore and establish her very own music style and stays true to herself in singing and songwriting. Her voice is charming, unique, and spans an amazingly wide range. She's especially good at hitting the high notes.

Train's "Bulletproof Picasso" Album Review #Bulletproof Picasso #O2O

Train, three-time Grammy winning San Francisco rock band is about to release their highly expected 7th studio album "Bulletproof Picasso" on September 16th, 2014. The album’s first single, “Angel In Blue Jeans” raced to the Top 15 of Triple A and Adult Top 40 radio in only one month. You may have already heard it on the radio. While fans around the world are anxiously waiting to listen to the full album, I was given the opportunity to review a digital version of the new album. And I can't wait to tell you how much I love it!

"Bulletproof Picasso" includes a total of 12 tracks:
1. Cadillac, Cadillac
2. Bulletproof Picasso
3. Angel In Blue Jeans
4. Give It All
5. Wonder What You're Doing For The Rest Of Your Life
6. Son Of A Prison Guard
7. Just A Memory
8. I'm Drinkin' Tonight
9. I Will Remember
10. The Bridge
11. Baby, Happy Birthday
12. Don't Grow Up So Fast

The songs are upbeat, magnetic, liberating and filled with strong emotions. I can feel that Pat Monahan is singing his heart out. My body can hardly resist the temptation to dance to the music. My favorite track is the title song "Bulletproof Picasso", followed by "Don't Grow Up So Fast", "Wonder What You're Doing For The Rest Of Your Life", “Angel In Blue Jeans”, and "Give It All".

Holiday Gift Guide: Disney Classics Box Set #DisneyClassicsBox

Are you or someone you love an avid fan of anything Disney related? Then you may want to add Disney Classics Box Set to your wishlist or shopping list this holiday season. The box set will be officially released on Tuesday, November 12, 2013. You can pre-order it now on Amazon and receive 36% off regular retail!

The Disney Classics Box Set consists of 4 discs Disney Modern Classics, Disney Theme Park Classics, Disney Timeless Classics and Disney Television Classics, which include a total of 94 original recordings. Inside the box set, you can find an amazing collection of beautiful songs from well-known Disney movies and TV shows such as The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.

Listening to songs like "The Circle of Life" and "A Whole New World" brought back lots of sweet memories from the past. They are the songs I can easily sing along and my children enjoy, although most of them are completely new to their ears. That is the beauty of the Classics. They have no problem transcending the gaps across generations.

Disney Classics Box Set retails for $49.98, but you only need to pay $31.87 for a pre-order through Amazon. Reserve your own copy today and enjoy a gift that will last for the years to come!

Disclosure: I am participating in a blog post campaign from One2One Network and Walt Disney Records. I received a sampler CD to facilitate my posting. All opinions are my own and may differ from yours.

Court Yard Hounds "Amelita" Review #CYHAmelita

After a few years away from the limelight, The country music and folk duo Court Yard Hounds returned in a big way with their second album Amelita, which was release on July 16, 2013 under Columbia Records. The album includes 11 new tracks with an approach different from their debut album.

Here's the playlist:
1. Sunshine
2. Amelita
3. The World Smiles
4. Aimless Upward
5. Guy Like You
6. Rock All Night
7. Phoebe
8. Divided
9. Gets You Down
10. Watch Your Step
11. The Road You Take

Thanks to One2One Network, I received a digital copy of the Amelita for review. This is the first time I listened to Court Yard Hounds songs. I'm very impressed with how beautiful their voices are! And their new take is definitely my kind of music--upbeat, inspiring and so full of rhythm that you can easily dance to it. My favorite track is "The World Smiles", followed by "Sunshine" and "Watch Your Step".

The album is available on Amazon and iTunes. I strongly recommend you to check it out.

Disclosure: I participated in this campaign for One2One Network. I received a free copy of the CD to facilitate my honest review. All views and opinions expressed are my own. By posting, I am entered to win a prize.

Hellmann's Real Tastes Better Sweepstakes

Hellmann's has recently announced their commitment to use 100% cage-free eggs in all its products by 2020. In honor of their new mission, the brand teamed up Chef Tim Love to offer food lovers a behind the scenes look from one of the nation’s most celebrated food festivals – the 30th Annual FOOD & WINE Classic, of which Hellmann's was a sponsor.

In its bid to bring REAL to fans, Hellmann’s created a video series in which Chef Love showed home chefs how they can bring the delicious food enjoyed at the Classic to their own tables by sharing the secrets and essential ingredients that help make up some of America’s favorite dishes. You may watch the Chef Tim Love Behind The Scenes video here.

But that's not all. Hellmann's is hosting a Real Tastes Better Sweepstakes on Facebook, giving fans a chance to win various prizes including a Grand Prize trip for two to next year’s FOOD & WINE Classic. Enter by 8/20 and good luck!

Disclosure: I'm entered in a prize drawing by posting this information. No monetary exchange took place. All views and opinions expressed are my own.

Join the Advil Congestion Relief Project: Win $30000 for Your Community & $500 for Yourself!

The leading cold and flu brand Advil is putting a twist on its tagline – “The Right Relief for the Real Problem,” by initiating the Advil Congestion Relief Project, which aims to provide relief to congestion problems facing communities around the country, from undersupplied schools to crowded streets and more. In its first relief stop, the Advil Congestion Relief Project unveiled a new library at P.S. 130 in the Bronx on Tuesday, November 15. Now the project is looking for more communities in need of help through an online contest.

You could bring up to $30,000 cash to your local community by answering the following 3 questions in a short essay:

1. What’s congested in your community? (no more than 150 words)
2. How does that affect your community? (no more than 150 words)
3. How could Advil Congestion Relief relieve your community’s congestion? (no more than 200 words)

Entries will be judged based on relevance to theme, composition/clarity, degree of impact to a community, and feasibility. Three winning communities will each receive up to $30,000 in sponsorship while the authors of the winning submissions will each receive a $500 cash reward! The deadline to enter the contest is January 4, 2012 at noon. Good luck!

Disclosure: I am a member of One2One Network and I am eligble to receive product and prizing for my time. I make no claims about Advil Congestion Relief as a product or it's effectiveness.

Crest 3D White 2 Hour Express Whitestrips Review & Giveaway

I told you about the new Crest 3D White 2 Hour Express Whitestrips in an earlier post. Now it's time to show how they worked on my husband and what we think about the product.

Pre-treatment

Post-treatment

You may notice from the pictures that some of the stains on his front teeth disappeared after the 2-hour treatment. What the post picture doesn't fully show is that hubby's teeth got a smoother and shining look overall. We have to admit that the whitening effects weren't as dramatic as what we had expected, but we think they are sufficient for an express treatment.

This is the first time my husband has tried whitestrips (he usually receives professional treatments annually at our dentist's). He likes how easy it was to put on and remove the strips. It did take a few minutes for him to get used to the feeling of wearing something extra on his teeth. No irritation or sensitivity occurred. The whitestrips had no taste or aftertaste, and they stayed well in place throughout the 2-hour treatment, during which hubby was finalizing his slides for the presentation.

Crest 3D White 2 Hour Express Whitestrips are the right choice for you if you have an important occasion coming up in a few hours and need to have your teeth whitened promptly. They are available at mass retailers and drugstores nationwide. You may "like" Crest Whitestrips on Facebook and make a purchase right there.

The Giveaway

Crest has generously offered to give one of my lucky readers one box of Crest 3D White 2 Hour Express Whitestrips! A $55 value! The kit includes 4 treatments to keep your teeth white and shining for an entire year!

Please use the Rafflecopter form below to submit your entries. A few things to note:

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Crest 3D White 2 Hour Express Whitestrips Preview

Who wouldn't want to impress others with a bright and beautiful smile?! Do you need a little help whitening your teeth, but find professional treatments too expensive or home kits too time consuming? Crest provides a new option for you--Crest 3D White 2 Hour Express Whitestrips--to give you a brighter, whiter smile while saving you time and money!

The new Crest 3D White 2 Hour Express Whitestrips contain a thicker ingredient layer, providing significantly more enamel safe whitening ingredient that whitens in just two hours. They feature the Advanced Seal Technology, which includes optimized notches that wrap and conform to teeth for improved wear and comfort. After one 2-hour treatment, tooth stains are removed below the tooth’s surface, allowing your pearly whites to be in their best shape for any of life’s spontaneous moments!

I was provided with a box of this new product for review. My husband is having a very important business presentation soon, so I gave him the chance to test out the whitestrips first. The above picture was taken before he started the 2-hour treatment. I'll show you the results in a later post.

For now, I'd like you to think about the question: What life event would you whiten for in just two hours? I would like to have whiter teeth for any occasion that matters to me, a family reunion, a house party, a wedding, a parent-teacher meeting, a job interview...the list can go on and on.

Here are a few great examples of when you need to get a brighter, whiter smile faster:
*You’ve received a last minute invite to a movie premiere, concert, or other fabulous event;
*Your boss notifies you he/she cannot make the meeting and you have to pinch hit;
*You have two hours to spare while cleaning the house, catching a film or shopping.

Crest 3D White 2 Hour Express Whitestrips retails for $54.99 per kit. Each kit contains strips enough for 4 treatments. As only one treatment is needed every 3 months, you have a full year's supply of whitestrips in just one box. You can save even more with this $7 off coupon and at online stores where the kit is on sale (e.g. amazon.com, drugstore.com)!

Disclosure: I received free product and compensation via One2One Network to facilitate my honest review. All views and opinions expressed are my own.

Mat Kearney's New Album Young Love Review

Young Love, the third album of singer-songwriter Mat Kearney was released on August 2nd, 2011. Centering around the theme of "young love", the new album produces "a pastiche of honest, heartfelt, and hypnotic stories that'll make you move your feet and put a smile on your face."

The album's first single "Hey Mama", initially released in May as a digital download, was quite a hit on the US Chart. The song describes the first meeting between Kearney and his new wife at the Anthropologie store in Tennessee where she was working.

Here's a list of the tracks:
1. Hey Mama
2. Ships In The Night
3. Count On Me
4. Sooner Or Later
5. Chasing The Light
6. Learning To Love Again
7. Down
8. She Got The Honey
9. Young Dumb And In Love
10. Rochester




I was provided with a free copy of Young Love CD for review. I'm not familiar with Mat Kearney's music, but I really enjoy listening to the songs in this album. All written by Mat, the tracks present a unique blend of various genres of music, such as hip hop, soft rock, rap, and pop. Most of the tunes are rhythmic and exciting while Mat's voice sounds laid-back and distant. The last single "Rochester" has a flavor of folk music that's distinct from the rest of the album. It's gentle, slow-paced, and a nice conclusion of the album. Love it!

Hope you'll get a chance to listen to the new album on CD or on iTunes. I think Mat's music is perfect for our road trip on Labor Day weekend.

Starting September 14, Mat is embarking on his concert tour with nearly 40 shows in US and Canada. Tickets are available for purchase through various online agents. Find out more about Mat Kearney on this official website or Facebook page.

Disclosure: I received free product to facilitate my review via One2One Network. No monetary exchange took place. All views and opinions expressed are my own.

AMF Summer Unplugged: Free Bowling for Kids All Summer Long

Summer is frequently associated with outdoor activities like traveling, camping, swimming. But it may not be so much fun to play outside when it's over 100 degrees like here in North Texas. The AMF Summer Unplugged program offers incredible bowling deals to keep your kids entertained for hours all summer long!

From now through September 5, kids 16 and under are eligible for two free games of bowling per day at over 200 AMF centers (Shoe rental not included), which open until 8:00PM, 7 days a week. Parents go to http://bit.ly/AMFfree to select a participating location and complete a simple registration form. Free game coupons will be emailed every Sunday for the following week.

Everyone over 17 can save big with the AMF Summer 17 Plus Pass. For families of registered kids, a one-time payment of $27.95 buys 2 games per day for 4 people throughout the promotion period. That's less than $7 per person for 2 games per day. In addition, kids combo meals are only $2.99 each all summer. There will also be learn-to-bowl and fun competitive sessions.

You may also want to enter the pin decorating contest. Most votes on Facebook in each of 4 age divisions wins a $2500 scholarship prize. AMF donates 25 cents per vote up to $10,000 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure®.

For more information and promotions relating to Summer Unplugged, please follow AMF on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

I love bowling although I'm not good at it. My husband plays really well. In fact, we dated quite a few times at bowling places. What are your favorite indoor activities during summer? Is bowling one of them? Feel free to share with us!

Disclosure: I participated in this campaign as a member of One2One Network and am eligible for a prize drawing. All opinions stated in the post are my own.

Ritz Crackerfuls Multigrain Snack Review

Fighting hunger between meals with healthy food could be a big challenge. The creators of Ritz Crackers wants to help us overcome this challenge by introducing Ritz Crackerfuls Multigrain--a wholesome "pick me up" snack between meals made with real cheese.

The new Ritz Crackerfuls Multigrain offers 6 grams of whole grains per serving. Each box contains 6 individually wrapped sandwiches with rich, creamy cheese filling. It's now available in three fab flavor varieties: Multi Grain Sharp Cheddar, Multi Grain Garden Vegetable and Multi Grain Garlic Herb.

I recently received a box of Ritz Crackerfuls Multigrain Sharp Cheddar Flavor for review. I made my first encounter with Ritz Crackerfuls last year through the Kraft First Taste program and was impressed with its great taste. So I jumped on the opportunity to sample this new variety. As expected, Ritz Crackerfuls Multigrain was a huge hit in our family. All 6 crackers were gone in minutes (I only had one)! We love the flavorful cheese filling and the crunchy multigrain crackers. They are not only filling, but also nutritious, providing an excellent of dietary fiber.

You may connect with Ritz Crackerfuls through their Facebook page. Besides fun activities and promotions, they offer a printable coupon to save you 75 cents on any variety of  Ritz Crakerfuls. I look forward to trying the other two multigrain flavors with the coupon. Do you have a favorite "pick me up" afternoon snack? Feel free to share!


Disclosure: I received free product through One2One Network to facilitate my honest review. No monetary exchange took place. All views and opinions expressed are my own.

Don't Fret The Sweat

To help tweens and their parents remain cool, calm and confident when tweens undergo important changes in their bodies, Unilever, the maker of Degree, Dove and Suave deodorants recently launched the Don't Fret The Sweat website, which provides expert advice, product guides, and answers to frequently asked questions with regard to body odor.

Whether or not parents are ready, their tweens’ bodies are trying to show them the signs of growth. Increased hormones are causing noticeable differences like growth spurts and strange new odors, which may in turn have an impact on self esteem. As you may know how critical self esteem is at this tender age, wouldn't it be nice to get help from professionals and gain a better understanding of all the physical and emotional changes your child is facing?



If you're a parent of tweens or kids who are quickly approaching tween years, please check out Facebook.com/DontFretTheSweat for money saving offers and expert tips, tools and real life stories about how parents are communicating and transitioning their tweens into confident and self-reliant teens.

Disclosure: By writing this post, I'm entered to win a gift card from One2One Network.

Yanni Truth of Touch Review

Earlier this year, the world renowned musician Yanni released his first instrumental album in over 8 years: Truth of Touch, featuring 15 original compositions that mark a return to the genre that Yanni helped create and advance.

I recently received a copy of this new album for review. I really enjoyed listening to the heavenly music in this album over and over again. The 15 tracks convey different themes and evoke various kinds of emotions. Some are cheerful, some are playful, some are peaceful and some are adventurous. Some sound exotic and mysterious. Most of them can be great background music for meditation, yoga, reading, driving, or just a break from work. I like the first 10 tracks better than the rest. My favorites include "Truth of Touch", "Seansons", "Flash of Color" and "Can't Wait" (featuring the voice of Leslie Mills).

Here is the list of all the tracks:
1. "Truth of Touch"
2. "Echo of a Dream"
3. "Seasons"
4. "Voyage"
5. "Flash of Color"
6. "Vertigo"
7. "Nine"
8. "Can't Wait"
9. "Guilty Pleasure"
10. "O Luce Che Brilla Nell'oscurità"
11. "I'm So"
12. "Long Way Home"
13. "Yanni & Arturo"
14. "Mist of a Kiss"
15. "Secret"

On March 22, Yanni launched a 40-date tour of the US. The tour will take him through theaters in major cities across the US including Radio City Music Hall in NYC and the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. Tickets are already sold out for some of the tour stops. Order yours while you can. Be sure to check out Truth of Touch if you can't make it to a live concert. Yanni will never disappoint his fans!

Disclosure: I received free product for review through One2One Network. No monetary exchange took place. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

Get Prepared for Flu Season with Advil Congestion Relief

The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) recently reported in USA Today that the flu season is circulating in all 50 states and widespread in 37. It's important to keep the right supplies on hand in case it hits your household.

One of the annoying symptoms of flu is nasal congestion. Do you know that oftentimes the real cause of congestion is swelling due to nasal inflammation rather than mucus? I didn't until very recently. That explains why sometimes nothing came out when you tried to blow your nose to relieve congestion. In fact, a recent poll revealed that 79% of Americans are not aware that “inflamed nasal passages” are a potential cause of nasal congestion.

Advil® Congestion Relief is a new solution for the real problem. It combines the power of Advil® and an effective decongestant, to provide relief from sinus pressure, nasal swelling, congestion, and headaches. You can find Advil® Congestion Relief at major retailers nationwide. One2One Network sent me some sample packets of this new product for review. Although (thankfully) I haven't had the need to use any, I enjoy the peace of mind they provide, knowing that I have the right sinus medicine in my cabinet.

Disclosure: I received free product samples and coupons for writing this post. Basic product facts were provided by One2One Network. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

Crystal Light Pure Review

To help women stay hydrated and keep fit, Crystal Light has introduced Crystal Light Pure, a new naturally sweetened fitness drink mix that adds delicious flavors to water with 75% fewer calories than leading beverages. It's important to drink enough water each day to keep our bodies running smoothly. It's even more important to ensure sufficient water intake during fitness workout, when you sweat and lose a considerable amount of fluid.

What sets Crystal Light Pure apart from other fitness drinks on the market is that it contains no artificial sweeteners, flavors or preservatives, and fewer calories per serving. Sweetened with sugar and Truvia, an all-natural, no-calorie sweetener derived from the stevia plant, Crystal Light Pure is colored and flavored with natural ingredients. It comes in convenient On The Go packages. Each packet will transform a 16.9-ounce bottle or glass of water into a light, refreshing beverage, with only 15 calories per 8 fl. oz. serving, compared to other leading fitness beverages which contain 10 to 50 calories for a similar serving size. The product is also gluten free.

Crystal Light Pure comes in five delicious flavors: Grape, Strawberry Kiwi, Tropical Blend, Mixed Berry and Lemonade, containing 4 grams of sugar per serving. Two flavors (Grape and Strawberry Kiwi) contain electrolytes to help aid hydration during light physical activity when you consume one packet (two servings). This makes it a perfect partner to add to your healthy, active lifestyle.

I recently received a boxful of Crystal Light Pure in Grape Flavor for review. I love how easy it turns plain water into a fruit juice like beverage.  A reusable water bottle or a glass is all that you need. Not only does the drink taste good, it also quenches my thirst instantly. The smartly designed packets are compact and convenient to use on the go. They also help cut down waste and pollution caused by plastic bottles. In my opinion, Crystal Light Pure is great for those who need a quick fix to dehydration during workout and those who want a guilt free sweet treat to brighten up their day.

Disclosure: I received free products to facilitate my honest review. Basic product facts were provided by One2One Network. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. 

Watch Power Rangers & Join the emPOWER Movement!

Power Rangers, the world's most successful kids action series, is back with a new cast, a new look and a new network! The show's 19th Season, known as Power Rangers: Samurai, debuted on Nickelodeon Monday, Feb. 7th at 8pm EST and will continue to air on Sundays at noon on Nickelodeon.

Combining comedy with action-filled storylines, the all-new half-hour series features new Power Rangers and never-before-seen villains, as well as high-octane action, martial arts and advanced special effects.

Along with the new episodes launches the emPOWER movement, which provides parents and kids the tools they need to work together to grow healthy kids and support healthy communities. The program inspires participation in schools, online and in local communities to demonstrate the Power Rangers values:

• Standing for What's Right
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Confidence
• Health and Physical Fitness
• Caring and Friendship

Every week the emPOWER website will feature a young person who's making a difference in their family, school or community. You may nominate your kid for the "Ranger of the Week" on the emPOWER Facebook page.

If you kid's school is participating in the Power Ranges in-school program, they could win a visit from Samurai Power Rangers and a $10,000 donation to their physical education program!

Disclosure: By writing this post, I'm entered to win a gift card from One2One Network. No monetary compensation was provided.

Win a Trip for 2 to Hollywood!

This Valentine's Day, Clorox® Regular-Bleach has launched a new mobile campaign called Get the Dirt, but Keep it Clean, which helps women clean up their own dirt while they enjoy their Hollywood news. Throughout the campaign, Clorox is sharing quick clean-up tips on how to keep fashionable winter whites white, keep flowers fresh longer and host a Hollywood-style party.

Here are examples of helpful tips for Valentine's Day:

• Nothing says “I love you” like roses. Want to enjoy those flowers longer than a celebrity romance? Just add ¼ teaspoon of Clorox® Regular-Bleach to each quart of cold water you put in the vase.
• Got a stain from a heart-shaped chocolate on your favorite whites? It’ll come out in a snap once you add ¾ cup Clorox® Regular-Bleach to the hot water and detergent in your washing machine.

Besides getting more tips, you could win a pampering Hollywood trip for two (a $3500 value!)  by entering Get the Dirt, but Keep it Clean sweepstakes. You may enter daily until 3/11/11. The entry method is quite different from regular sweepstakes. Please make sure you follow the instructions and official rules for your chance to win. Best of luck!

Disclosure: By writing this post, I'm entered to win a prize from One2One Network. The Clorox Company sent me information about the Get the Dirt, but Keep it Clean program not intended to solicit product claims.

A New Way to GiveBack During the Holidays!

Are you in the mood of giving this holiday season? Let me introduce to you a brand new way to contribute to charity--GiveBack.org. Created by Oprah's Big Give Winner Stephen Paletta, GiveBack is a site where you can start your own personal giving foundation to help your favorite charities.

The site is completed free to use and easy to sign up, with the option to register through Facebook. Your account will be automatically funded with $5 from Serena Williams upon registration. You can use the free credit to support any charity registered with the IRS. You can donate money to your own foundation with your credit card and get an immediate tax deduction.

You can also fund your GiveBack account by shopping at any of GiveBack's merchant partners through your GiveBack link and earn a percentage of your purchase (up to 15%) as charitable dollars. There are hundreds of participating retailers in the GiveBack Shopping Mall, including Target, Walmart, Staples, Discovery Store, and many more! You may watch the video above to get a better idea of how this site works.

Another great thing about GiveBack is that 100% of GiveBack donations go to the charities of your choice. The cost of running the site is covered by sponsors. Each week you also have the chance to win $1,000 for your charity by submitting a story on how you’re giving back!

Isn't it cool to have your very own foundation for a cause you care most about? It's the perfect time to GiveBack and spread holiday cheer to families in need.

Disclosure: I am a member of One2One Network

and this post is part of a member project where I am eligible to win prizes. Thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

America's Most Amazingly Energized Woman Contest

Do you know a woman who manages to stay healthy and energized and enjoy life to the max, even during the busiest time of the year? The makers of Centrum® multivitamins and Molly Shannon are in search of “America’s Most Amazingly Energized Woman” and you could help by nominating yourself or a woman you know for Centrum's "America's Most Amazingly Energized Woman" Contest.

To enter, simply Go to LoveFeelingHealthy.com and nominate someone by sharing her secrets to enjoying life and love to the fullest during the holiday season while staying healthy in 300 words on less. The deadline for submission is January 3, 2011.

Five finalists will be selected by a panel of judges and the public will vote for the “America’s Most Amazingly Energized Woman” between January 17-31,2011. One Grand Prize winner will receive a $3,000 XPERIENCE DAYS Gift Certificate while four runners up will each get a $400 XPERIENCE DAYS Gift Certificate (XPERIENCE DAYS offers thousands of unique gift experiences nationwide).

While on LoveFeelingHealthy.com, you can read tips from Molly Shannon and download a $3.00 coupon for Centrum® Women’s or Centrum® Men’s to help you achieve better health during the holiday season.

Disclosure: I am a member of One2One Network and this post is part of a member project where I am eligible to win prizing. I make no claims about Centrum as a product or it's effectiveness.