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!



 

Kerusso CLOSED

November 17, 2009
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED

"Change your shirt. Change the world!"

That's the slogan for an amazing company called Kerusso. This company that started as a small dream in 1987 has been fueled by so much heart and faith that they are now the leading source of Christian apparel. Kerusso spreads the Christian word of God by creating stylish clothing and accessories for Christians to proudly display their faith. The goal is to reach people through the messages on their products. It's working. Kerusso's shirts are the most popular in the market. Their products are helping to preach the gospel and give Christians a positive and stylish fashion choice. In 2007, Kerusso was featured as one of America's fasted growing privately held companies. In 2009, the faith held strong and they were on that list for the third year in a row.

The selection of products at Kerusso is almost as impressive as their message and good will. There are so many shirts and other accessories to choose from for men, women and kids. The styles of shirts range from simple and classic to trendy, whimsical and pop culture relevant. There is a shirt in Kerusso's collection for every Christian's personal fashion style. Kerusso sent me two shirts to check out and I think they are fantastic. The Isaiah tee comes in brown for men or a pretty aqua-blue for women and even on a cute blue baseball hat. Isaiah 40:31: "But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles . . ." This tee is trendy while still being a classic style. The shirt itself is incredibly soft and the design quality is perfect.


The other shirt Kerusso sent me is one of the youth tees. "Jesus is our apostle." Hebrews 3:1 The design on the OurApostle tee is perfect for the trendy teen or young adult and made to look like a brand name designer tee. This tee also comes in the adult sizes and in two great colors. It's just as soft as the Isaiah tee and after seeing and feeling both of these shirts I can assure you that while their messages will warm your heart and soul, the fabric will make you feel good too.


Kerusso carries tons of styles that cross over from the men's section to the women's and even the kid's section. There are also some beautiful tees that are exclusively for the gals. The kids' tees are adorable. Because, as Kerusso says, "You're never too small to start changing the world!"


In 2008 Kerusso was chosen to be the official apparel partner of the amazing movie Fireproof. The Never Leave Your Partner shirt and hat, as well as the Love Dare shirt come in men and women sizes. Any of these items would make fantastic gifts for your significant other this Christmas.


All of the shirts from Kerusso are amazing and doing wonderful things for Christian fashion. The Live for Him shirts are also doing wonderful things for an amazing organization. These shirts and other Live for Him items support unsponsored children in the Compassion International's Child Sponsorship Program. $325,000 has already been raised and with your purchase you can help Kerusso and Compassion hit and go beyond the goal of $500,000. If you would like to know more about Compassion click here. You can also read about Compassion on one of my favorite blogs here.


Aside from the shirts at Kerusso, you can show your faith and spread the love and gospel through the incredible jewelry and other accessories. Kerusso sent me the coin fob cross necklace. The necklace is really well made and has the rugged look that is so trendy right now. This necklace, and many of the others, would make such a fantastic gift this Christmas for any man in your life.


The Madras Shield cap from Kerusso is one of my favorite things they sent us. The style is much like those that you see in all those overpriced, brand name stores. The super popular and trendy brown plaid, worn edges and faded look is so "in" and one of my favorite styles. This cap has the Madras Shield offset to one side and, according to my husband, it is very comfortable. There are quite a few hat styles to choose from at Kerusso. What a great way to sport your faith while rocking a super fashionable accessory.


I have such a great amount of respect for this company. I love their drive and seeing how one man took a dream and is building something that unites and inspires people. I love seeing people who are so strong in their faith and strive to show how much they believe and show the world through their cute and stylish fashion. The product quality is high and the integrity and love behind the product is beyond belief. I recommend the reasonably priced products at Kerusso to anyone buying a gift for others or themselves for Christmas or any time of the year. Kerusso is absolutely a Lolidots pick for the Ultimate Gift Guide and I urge everyone to shop Kerusso for men's gifts that will score a big smile this year!

Kerusso wants to help my Christian readers spread the gospel by offering one of you your choice of any shirt in their shop!

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Win an amazing tee from @kerusso and @lolidots http://lolidots.com/giveaways/kerusso

5 entries- Blog about this giveaway and link back to this post.
10 entries- Blog about Kerusso and link to this post and to their site. This one must be a decent length and talk about both the company and this giveaway with Lolidots.
10 entries- Make a purchase from Kerusso during this contest.
 

Tee Wit CLOSED

November 17, 2009
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED

Funny, sassy and whimsical shirts are all the rage these days. Tee Wit has a multitude of shirts in tons of different styles and sizes for everyone from pregnant women to kids, men to grandparents. You'll find dozens of different sayings that can be printed on so many great products. I love that the tee choices include organic cotton shirts, golf shirts for men, ringer tees, zip up hoodies, sweatshirts and other non-apparel items like coffee mugs, gym bags, totes and magnets. You can even get the unique designs on a throw pillow or apron!

The Tee Wit website is really easy to navigate. Once you decide on a cute design you can pick from different shirt styles, colors and sizes. This maternity tee would have been an everyday shirt for me when I was pregnant.


I love this one too!



The designs that Tee Wit carries for baby and child shirts are so cute. Some of them absolutely crack me up.




Tee Wit has great designs for men's clothing.  I chose the baseball jersey for the design I picked. The tee is soft and fits very true to size, which is nice when buying for a gift. The print is perfect and I'm very happy with the shirt. I figured the design would be perfect for my hubby and there are so many great designs that would make truly wonderful gifts for dads, grandfathers, brothers, uncles, etc.


You'll even find great holiday themed designs for the Tee Wit product choices. This is such a cute ornament.


All the products at Tee Wit would make absolutely perfect gifts for any person on your shopping list. You can actually find something for everyone at this store. I love the shirt they sent me and recommend shopping at Tee Wit for gifts for any occasion. Tee Wit is a Lolidots pick for our Ultimate Gift Guide, specifically for "Gifts for Him".

Buy it!
Head over to Tee Wit and see which design you love. They currently have a coupon code for $10 off your purchase of $100 or more! (code is on their site)

Win it!
Tee Wit is giving one of my readers a $30 gift certificate!

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4 entries- Blog about this giveaway and link to this page
8 entries- Make a purchase from Tee Wit during this giveaway
 

Felt Fancy CLOSED

November 16, 2009
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED

With the cooler weather here are you looking for a fashionable way to cover up your head? I love hats. I will be honest that usually I only love them on other people. I've never really liked the way most hats look on me and I'm super picky when I try them on. I recently found Felt Fancy, a shop on Etsy that has the cutest felt hats that are inspired by some of the hottest styles from the 1920s mixed with sassy patterns from today.


I love browsing Felt Fancy and picking out all my favorite hats. I honestly didn't know if I'd like them on my head. When I got my cloche hat in the mail I couldn't wait to try it on. The first thing I noticed was how obviously well made the hat is. The craftsmanship is wonderful. The felt is soft and durable while being super flexible. I love being able to fold this hat up in my purse without having to worry about it getting messed up or not retaining it's shape. There are no plastic or wires; just felt and cuteness. When I tried the hat on I fell in love with it even more. This hat is seriously hip and I feel chic wearing it. I don't often feel very trendy and usually shy away from accessories outside my comfort zone. I like this hat so much that I am always excited to wear it. The color is a perfect charcoal that goes with practically everything and the style is classic enough to carry through season after season.



There are so many amazing hats at Felt Fancy. Literally every single hat in this shop is one that I adore. You'll find different styles, colors and patterns. Every hat is custom made to fit your head and can be altered in color to fit your preference. The flip brim hats are so cute with their patterned underbrim and button embellishments.


The children's hats at Felt Fancy are absolutely precious. I know my daughter would look so cute in these hats.



In addition to the uber stylish hats, you'll also find other great accessories at Felt Fancy. This reindeer scarf is so whimsical and perfect for the holiday season.


These deer keychains and flower hair clips are cute and absolutely perfect stocking stuffers.


All the accessories at Felt Fancy are handmade and high quality while being extremely fashionable and wonderfully affordable. Anything in this shop would be such a unique gift for any woman or girl on your shopping list. I love my hat and would love to have more.

I'm so happy to say that Felt Fancy is giving one of my readers a $20 gift certificate to get your own custom hat!

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10 entries- Make a purchase from Felt Fancy during this giveaway


 

isaBelt CLOSED

November 16, 2009
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED

I very rarely wear belts. I just don't really care for them. I generally have on shirts that are long enough to cover the top of my pants so I don't like the bulge under my shirt. The problem is that because I don't wear belts and I DO wear very low cute pants, I sit down and you can see down my pants and if I bend over...well you can really see down my pants. I'm definitely not the only one with this problem. The founder of the awesome company and product isABelt had the same problem and that is why the isABelt was born.


The isABelt is the original invisible belt. It is definitely a fashion "fix-it". The belts are made from thin, strong and flexibel clear plastic that is virtually invisible once you have it on. I love that I can wear these belts under my shirts and you can't see any bulge from a belt or buckle. I like how tight I can wear the belt and it's still comfortable. I also love that when I am wearing these belts and choose to sit down I have no gap in the back of my pants. Such a relief, especially in stadium seating. The isABelt takes a little finesse to get it adjusted but, once you get the hang of it you'll find it's very simple. They do not adjust like bra straps but, come with great instructions on what to do.


isABelt comes in different styles and sizes. The original style works just fine but, my favorite is the wide. This one feels more comfortable to me and covers a better area on the waistband. For the younger girls, the isABelt comes in a Jr. that has super cute designs on it.


In addition to the belts, you'll also find some other pretty great accessory helpers. isAStrips are versatile, multi-use body and apparel tape strips. You can use these to help hold up pants with no belt loops, bra straps, keep jewelry in place, keep a low cut top from revealing too much and more. This "Fix-It" tape is a perfect item to have in your arsenal of wardrobe aids. I have a very low cut top that I normally have to safety pin to my bra in the front to keep from revealing too much. With these strips my neckline stays in place.


isABelt has been featured on shows like the Today Show and The Big Idea and in publications from Glamour to US magazine. Women everywhere are seeing just how useful and fantastic these products are. I think they'd make wonderful stocking stuffers this holiday season.

isABelt is giving one of my readers their own isABelt!

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8 entries-Make a purchase from isABelt during this giveaway
 

Bra Barrette CLOSED

November 16, 2009
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED

I have such a hard time with my bra straps in the summertime. Even in a tank that should cover my straps, I'm constantly pulling the straps and tucking them back in. I love racerback tanks but really don't want to buy a new bra for each different shaped tank top that I buy. What's a gal to do?


The Bra Barrette is a functional and decorative bra strap holder that keeps those straps from creeping out the sides of your shirt. The plastic is tinted so that the color won't fade and some come with decorative charms that are interchangeable. The Bra Barrette isn't made to only hide under your clothing. You can wear it on the outside for a stylish statement. Wear them with your favorite tanks and never yank at that strap again.

Since I was wearing a tank top the day my Bra Barrettes arrived, I immediately tried one out. I was surprised with how easy it was to put on. I like that it's comfortable once I'm wearing it and virtually invisible under my clothing. I was so happy to have an alternative to my strapless bra. I really like this product. The next day I wore a strappy tank top that I usually fight with all day to keep the straps up. I slipped on one of the charmed Bra Barrettes and didn't worry about the straps all day. My husband complimented me on the Bra Barrette that day as well. They are very cute and I really like how practical they are to solve such a universal problem for women.



The Bra Barrettes come in many different colors and styles. There are so many cute charmed Bra Barrettes to choose from. I love the pink with the gem drop charm and the red and white polka dot is way too cute and retro.




The swarovski crystal Bra Barrettes are fantastic. These will dress up any outfit and add major bling to a strappy dress. I love this unique accessory option.


You can also get the Bra Barrette in the plain clear, nude or black for wearing under all different clothing or for a more plain effect on a top.


The Bra Barrette is an affordable accessory option for any woman and I think they would make fantastic stocking stuffers for girls and women of all ages. I'm happy to say that Bra Barrette is a Lolidots pick for our Ultimate Gift Guide.

Bra Barrette wants to share the season of giving by offering one of my readers their awesome Conceal and Reveal Pack! This pack comes with 2 plain Bra Barrettes to conceal your straps and one Swarovski Elements Crystal Drop Bra Barrette plus a bonus everyday flower charm!


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8 entries- Make a purchase from Bra Barrette during this contest
 

ImagiPLAY CLOSED

November 12, 2009
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED

The motto from ImagiPLAY is "Toys with Integrity". This company makes high quality toys from eco-friendly sources that encourage children's imagination and promote educational play. ImagiPLAY's toys are child safe and safe for the earth. With these toys children can practice counting, learn the alphabet and identify animals. This company has been recognized for it's efforts to promote playtime with eco-friendly and educational toys. ImagiPLAY has received awards from Parenting Magazine, Creative Child Magazine, Dr. Toy, Paren't Choice Foundation and many other well-respected groups.


There are so many different toys to choose from at ImagiPLAY. If you are looking for baby toys you'll find gorgeous wooden rattles made from forest Beechwood and sealed with beeswax. They come in four sweet animal shapes. The Earthworm toys are way too cute. These wooden toys are great for encouraging  a baby's grasping skills. The natural wooden beads are securely attached to a thick elastic band and can be turned and twisted to practice manipulation skills. The child safe paint means that babies can inevitably put them in their mouth and mom doesn't have to worry.


For toddlers, the rolling toys are wonderful. The Rolling Turtle Spinner can be pushed or pulled across the floor and the stacking discs on it's back spin as it moves. The discs can be taken off for stacking and sorting play.


The food sets are great for all ages. The fruit is sectioned and secured with velcro so that you can practice counting and sorting while doing pretend play. The eco-friendly wooden structure means that these food pieces will last and last.


We have one of the ColorMeUp Puzzles. These toys are so awesome. It is a puzzle and a craft kit in one. The unique 3D puzzles are fantastic for kids to practice hand-eye coordination and problem solving skills while the water color paint kit makes it a wonderfully creative art project. My son loved painting his Stego Puzzle and has so much fun every time he puts it together. I can tell he really likes it because he is so careful with keeping the pieces all together. These puzzles are designed for ages 3 and up and at age 5 it is a perfect fit for my son.


ImagiPLAY also has already beautifully colored puzzles. The Puff the Alphabet Dragon is one of my favorites. The colors are beautiful and it's made from plantation grown rubberwood. I like that by putting the pieces in the correct order, a child is rewarded by the alphabet and the finished dragon.


There are so many other amazing toys at ImagiPLAY for you and your children to discover. Learning and fun is around every corner and there are toys that will last a lifetime in your family. All the toys from ImagiPLAY would make excellent gifts and they are one of my picks for the Lolidots Ultimate Gift Guide. Any child on your shopping list would benefit from having one of these toys and many would make great stocking stuffers!

Buy it!
ImagiPLAY is offering a 20% discount to my readers when they use the coupon code integrity09 at checkout!

Win It!
ImagiPLAY is giving one of my readers the ColorMeUp Love Cows puzzle!

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10 entries- Make a purchase from ImagiPLAY during this contest