Due to personal reasons and a growing photography business, Lolidots is not longer blogging, running giveaways or doing product reviews. There are tons of other great giveaway blogs out there though! Thanks to my fans for 2 years of awesome support and a lot of fun!


You can find my photography and photography blog (that I try hard to keep up with) at brosgrafix.com and facebook.com/brosgrafix


Thanks!



 

Emilina Ballerina Handmade Jewelry CLOSED

January 20, 2010
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED

I'm sure I don't have to remind any of my female readers that Valentine's Day is a few short weeks away. (Pssst, feel free to send this link to your significant others!) Everyone likes to do something special for that special someone. Whether your Valentine is a husband, wife, best friend, mom or someone else, I have just the place to get something for any and all of them!

One of my favorite little Etsy shops has amazing and unique jewelry for everyone. Emilina Ballerina Rockstar Jewelry offers so many different options for jewelry that it's hard to choose a favorite. Everything in the shop is handmade by the super talented woman behind the scenes and every piece is different and special.

The hand stamped jewelry is awesome. There are tons of pieces to pick from but, if you want to get something custom made, I highly recommend it. I had a hand stamped necklace made for my husband and not only was I pleased with the results but, he wears it everyday! There are several hand stamped pieces that would be absolutely perfect for your Valentine (or for your Valentine to get you!).

Toujours is French for "always" or "forever".


Anam Cara is a Celtic term that means "soul friend" or "trusted friend"


Bonne Amie is French for "good friend"


Or custom order one with your own special saying!

Another type of jewelry that you'll find at Emilina Ballerina is the Bubble Charm necklace. I have one of these and I think they are the coolest accessories. I love things that are unique and these certainly are. The Imagine Bubble Charm Necklace is definitely my fave. What an interesting gift that would be for someone!


I'm just such a fan of Emilina Ballerina's shop and jewelry. The sweet and creative owner of the shop is a joy to work with and I know you'll be unbelievably happy with any purchase made from this shop. To top it all off, the hand stamped jewelry, bubble charm necklaces and everything else is all extremely affordable.

Buy it!
What are you waiting for? Go check out the super inexpensive and awesomely unique jewelry at Emilina Ballerina and get some ordered today!

Win it!
One very lucky reader will win this amazing necklace from Emilina Ballerina. Petit Oiseau is French for "little bird". How pretty is this necklace?!



US only
Ends 2/1

To Enter: Visit Emilina Ballerina and pick your favorite piece (not mentioned here) then fill out entry form below
Extra Entries:
-Follow Lolidots blog publicly in the google friend connect
-Follow Lolidots on twitter
-If you are a member of Etsy, add Emilina Ballerina to your favorites ("heart" the shop)
-Tweet (can be done once daily. If you tweet after you fill out this form then click the top of this post and scroll to the bottom and put "daily tweet" and the link in the comment box.)
Emilina Ballerina Rockstar Jewelry Giveaway @lolidots http://lolidots.com/giveaways/emilina-ballerina-handmade-jewelry

5 entries- Put Lolidots on your blog roll and link it with the main page of the blog
5 entries- Put the Lolidots button on your sidebar
10 entries- Make a purchase from Emilina Ballerina during this giveaway

Posted by Robin Haws.

 

Martin Luther King Jr. Scholastic DVD CLOSED

January 18, 2010
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED

As school children we learn of Martin Luther King Jr. and his famous speech. We learn about the injustice done on people because of the color of their skin. We learn of the strength and courage of people who sought to right this wrong. We learn of the unbelievable odds that were stacked against these people and how they fought to overcome them. Despite years of learning these things, years of hearing the speech, years of talking about these momentous times...I still get chills when I hear King's famous speech. I still get overwhelmed with emotion when I see the images of these amazing people and the fight they refused to give up on. I'm still proud to live in a country where freedom is the number one right and the number one thing worth fighting for.

I believe we aren't truly there yet. We've come lightyears from where we were when Mr. King delivered his speech but, equality still eludes some. How can we get to that point of true equality? One thing that comes to mind...our children. They are the future. What they are taught now will shape our future.

Scholastic Storybook Treasures has released a new dvd that, I believe, is a wonderful tool in teaching our children about Martin Luther King Jr., his fight and the stories of some other true heroes in the fight for equality. March On! The Day My Brother Martin Changed the World is a compilation of education and entertainment that includes more than an hour of storytelling from award winning authors.


The lead story in this amazing set is written by Christine King Ferris, sister of Dr. King. The story is a true account of the day that Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous "I Have a Dream" speech and is complete with crowd noises and clips from that amazing day. Other stories on the dvd are adapted from award winning books and based on real-life events in African American history. This dvd is a wonderful way to start a real dialogue with children about a very important time in our history. Not just African American history but, our country's history. Exposing our children to stories like these and giving them the education is our responsibility as parents raising the future of our world.

I'm a big fan of Scholastic and all their Storybook Classic DVDs. The "March On!" DVD set is a happy addition to our growing collection from Scholastic. I recommend this DVD for everyone. No matter the age of your children, this dvd is a wonderful teaching tool and conversation starter.

Win it!
One lucky reader will win a copy of March On! The Day My Brother Martin Changed the World

US only
ends 1/25

To Enter: Fill out entry form below
Extra Entries:
5 entries- Blog about this giveaway and link back here
10 entries- Blog about what MLK means to you and link to this contest
5 entries- Put Lolidots on your blog roll
5 entries- Put the Lolidots button on your sidebar (found on our sidebar)
1 entry each - Follow Lolidots blog, follow Lolidots on twitter, tweet, comment on a non-giveaway post here at Lolidots

*You may return and fill out the form as you complete items. You may fill out the tweet link part of the form once a day and fill out the non-giveaway comment part of the form as many times as you comment. Only fill out the parts of the form that are new entries. No need for duplicates links.

Posted by Robin Haws.

 

Earth Mama Angel Baby CLOSED

January 18, 2010
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED

Two winners will receive gift certificates!

My kids have a shampoo that is so amazing. The scent, the way their hair feels, everything about it is absolutely wonderful. Earth Mama Baby Angel Shampoo will always sit in our bathroom.

Earth Mama Angel Baby products are designed to see mom and baby through from pregnancy to postpartum, infancy and beyond. All of the products are cruelty-free, certified vegan, kosher and 100% toxin free. This means that there are no detergents or artificial fragrances. The shampoo and other products have been clinically tested and are recommended by hospitals.


The Happy Mama Spray would be wonderful for a mom-to-be (or any woman who needs a little pick me up). The essential oils of ginger and lime make it wonderful to spritz on and ease morning sickness, "baby blues" or just take a breather and calm down during a toddler whirlwind. Spray on as body spray or spray on your sheets for a nice way to ease into relaxing sleep. This would make such a great present for a baby shower.


The C-Mama Healing Salve is something I absolutely wish I had after both of my c-sections. The clinically-tested salve was created especially for cesarean section and other surgical wounds. It is made from 100% natural ingredients that are rich in vitamin C, essential fatty acids and amino acids. The salve boosts your bodies natural healing process and helps your skin heal after surgery.


The shampoo from Earth Mama Angel Baby that we have is pure and safe. It's made with no toxins and natural herbal ingredients. It is gentle and non-irritating because it is a real castile soap and not a harsh detergent. I was surprised to find out that the "no-tear" formulas mean that there are added ingredients that don't necessarily need to be in the soap. Because the Earth Mama Angel Baby Shampoo is completely pure soap, it is not "no tear", though my children have never complained when rinsing their hair. There are no added foaming agents in this shampoo. It comes in a self foaming bottle. The first time I used it I will admit that I was skeptical as to how far a small amount would go. I was blown away when such a small amount was able to clean from head to toe. I was also completely surprised by how clean my kids' hair was after rinsing. It was so clean feeling that I almost added conditioner. I held off to see what their hair would be like once dry. Imagine my shock when it was softer than it had ever been! I am such a fan of what this shampoo does for my kids' hair, what it's made of and the smell is unbelievable. I absolutely recommend this Shampoo for children of all ages.


Buy it!
Head over to Earth Mama Angel Baby and check out all the wonderful natural products for mom and baby!

Win it!
Two winners will each receive a $25 gift certificate to Earth Mama Angel Baby!

US only
ends 1/25

Mandatory Entry: Visit Earth Mama Angel Baby and fill out entry form below.
Extra Entries:
-Follow the Lolidots Blog
-Subscribe to Lolidots by RSS (on sidebar)
2 entries-Put Lolidots on your blog roll
-Follow Lolidots on Twitter and Tweet this contest
Win All Natural Shampoo from @lolidots http://lolidots.com/giveaways/earth-mama-angel-baby

10 entries- Make a purchase from Earth Mama Angel Baby during this contest

Posted by Robin Haws. Posted In : Bath and Body 

 

We Love Colors CLOSED

January 10, 2010
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED

My daughter has so many pairs of tights. She's definitely a girly girl and now that it's cold out she needs tights with her dresses. I had seen some wonderfully unique tights online and when I had a chance to review them, I was thrilled. I love how a fun pair of tights can totally change an outfit. The tights and other products from We Love Colors are just what any outfit needs to add a little fun.

We Love Colors has a really wide selection of products and an even wider selection of colors. They carry products for adults and children and their high quality products range from tights to leotards, gloves to socks, with lots of stuff in between.



The children's microfiber tights that We Love Colors sent me to check out are awesome. They are incredibly soft, which is nice for my daughter's sensitive skin. The pink color is really fantastic. The color is just super rich and such a fun shade of pink.


The Splash Color Tights are even more fun. The multi-colored tights resemble tie dyed clothing and I love the way they totally jazz up a dull outfit and look so cute on my daughter.


We Love Colors also sent me a pair of the adult leggings. These are super comfy, super stretchy and super fashionable. I like that they leggings are thick enough to wear alone but, not uncomfortable to wear under something. If you are into the legging fashion, I highly recommend the leggings from We Love Colors. They are definitely comfortable enough to wear all day long. And, versatile enough to be so very nice with a big cozy sweater curled up by the fire or paired with a long and flowy tank in the summertime!


You'll find tons of other great items when shopping at We Love Colors. Their unique colors and designs are available in other kinds of hosiery, leotards, gloves, socks, shoelaces and even come in plus sizes.

Be sure and check out the We Love Colors Facebook Fan Page for even more greatness from them!

Buy it!
Head over to We Love Colors and browse their huge selection to find all the colors you need!

Win it!
One reader will win a pair of Microfiber Tights from We Love Colors!

US Only
Ends 1/18

To Enter: Mandatory- Visit We Love Colors and pick the Microfiber Tights you want your prize to be.
Extra Entries-
-Publicly follow the Lolidots Blog in google friend connect
-Follow We Love Colors on Twitter
2 entries-Post a comment on the We Love Colors customer comment page (bottom of this page)
2 entries- Sign up for the We Love Colors email newsletter (bottom of this page)

10 entries- Make a purchase from We Love Colors during this contest.

Posted by Robin Haws.

 

Alight Plus Size Women's Top

January 10, 2010
The awesome folks over at Alight.com are doing it again! This is the third month that I'm happy to say that one lucky reader will win a top from Alight.

If you haven't checked out Alight, what are you waiting for? Their selection of plus sized clothing is unbelievable. Their designers are top notch. Their clothing is uber fashionable, stylish and trendy. Their prices are affordable.

You'll find such a huge selection of clothing when you visit Alight. From daytime casual things like jeans, tees and sundresses to dressy evening choices and all the accessories you need for any outfit, Alight has got the stylish clothing for all plus sized women. The products from Alight are all high quality and their customer service is amazing.

Have you checked out their Spring Preview? Let me show you a few fashions...




Buy it!
Head over to Alight and browse their easy to shop categories. Be sure to check out their Holiday Sale and Final Clearance items! Stock up for next season!

Win it!
Alight is giving one Lolidots reader a women's top!

US only
ends 2/12

To Enter: Mandatory - Go to Alight and sign up for their email newsletter mailing list. You must be signed up to win.
Extra Entries-
-Publicly follow the Lolidots blog in google friend connect
-Follow Alight on Twitter
-Tweet
Win a plus size top from @alightcom and @lolidots http://lolidots.com/giveaways

10 entries- Make a purchase from Alight during this month long contest.

Posted by Robin Haws.

 

High Sierra

January 7, 2010
My husband uses backpacks all the time. I joke that they are his "man purses". He likes to keep one in his truck with all his "stuff" in it and uses one as a laptop carrier as well. When we travel he likes to use his bigger backpack as an overnight bag. I'm always looking for backpacks I know he'll love. I recently found one.

High Sierra Sport Company is probably a name you've heard before. Their bags are popular and sold in more than 1500 retail stores. I'm sure you've seen them before. If you have, you know they sell high quality, good looking products. If you've ever owned one, you know how truly great they are.

When I say "high quality", I really mean it. My husband is now the proud owner of the Rupert backpack from High Sierra. The first thing that amazed me about this particular bag is it's size. With three large compartments, my husband can use this bag for his laptop and so much more. I really like that this bag is big but, doesn't seem massive when wearing it. The straps are wide, S-shaped, padded and very comfortable. This pack boasts so many features that will make it an instant favorite. Here are a few:
  • Open mesh shoulder strap cell phone/media pocket offers even more storage. 

  • Adjustable side compression straps secure heavy loads.

  • Front panel zippered slash pocket holds extra gear. 

  • Bottom webbing loop for attaching extra gear. 

  • VAPEL™ mesh AIRFLOW™ padded back panel keeps air circulating and your back dry. 

  • Convenient grab handle. 
  • Premium organizer with zippered mesh pocket, pen pockets and key fob. 

  • Large mesh side pockets hold a beverage or other gear. 

  • Easy-access MP3 player pocket with customized, zipper-stop headphone port also holds sun glasses or other necessities. 

The features speak for themselves but, I will say that this pack is awesome. My husband loves it.

High Sierra has such a wide assortment of other backpacks, laptop bags, travel bags, sports bags, hiking bags and so much more. You will find an unbelievable bag for your every need at High Sierra Sport Company.

You can purchase High Sierra bags from their online store or find a retailer near you!

Want to win a bag from High Sierra? Want to have another chance every week to win one? Become a fan of their Facebook Fan Page and you are automatically entered for their weekly giveaway of a bag!

So, hurry up and click here to become a fan and win!

Posted by Robin Haws.

 
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