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!



 

Mary Kay Giveaway CLOSED

October 7, 2009
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED

One reader will win a Mary Kay Compact Full of Makeup!


When I was on the dance team in high school 15 years ago not too long ago, we all wore Mary Kay makeup for performances. The memories of bright blue eyeshadow and majorly red lipstick in a bubblegum pink compact still haunt my dreams. So, it's easy to see why I haven't given much thought to Mary Kay in the last decade. When a friend of mine suggested checking it out I will admit that I was absolutely shocked. If you aren't up to date on this company, allow me to introduce you to the NEW Mary Kay.

These days Mary Kay is sleek and shiny. It's trendy and classic. It's alluring eyes, luscious lips, romantic cheeks and over all beautiful. Honestly, I was amazed to see how chic the website and all the products are. Luckily, my friend Carla takes time from her busy 3-boys-raising life to make sure everyone she knows is stocked up on all this great stuff. I tried out quite a few of Mary Kay's products and I was thoroughly impressed with them all.

The TimeWise Microdermabrasion Set was one of the first things I tried. As a person who rarely takes the time to care for my face properly, I was happy to see there are only two steps involved. The first step is the exfoliator and it cleaned and smoothed my face without leaving it feeling sore or roughed up. The second step is the replenish lotion. The lotion is full of nourishing vitamins and anti-irritants. My face felt soft and smooth. I saw an immediate change in the overall tone of my skin. After using it for one week I could definitely see a change in the tone and even saw some fading of old acne red marks.  Definitely two thumbs up and a stamp of approval for the microdermabrasion set.


A couple of days after I got my samples I spent a few hours scrubbing the bathroom floors. I did not, however, remember to put gloves on. My hands were so torn up from the chemicals that I could barely touch the laundry that evening. I grabbed the Satin Hands Set that Carla had sent and gave it a try. The scrub took all the dead skin off and the lotion left my fingers and palms soft and completely moisturized. I really thought it wouldn't last but, all it took was the one application and my hands were completely fixed! Until December 15th you can get a limited-edition travel-size Satin Hands Set free with any purchase of $40 or more.


The best thing I tried was the Blemish Control Toner. My skin hasn't really always been something that I've had to worry about. Since having two kids my hormones are completely insane and these days I'm fighting acne like a tween girl. I've tried everything. I've even paid for certain name brand systems that certain blonde singers promote. For the record, that certain system that will remain nameless (rhymes with Schmoactive) was the biggest waste of money ever. When I tried the Mary Kay Blemish Control Toner I immediately felt like it was working. I've never used an acne product that made me think that as soon as I put it on. The next morning I could see an improvement already. I ordered more. I also ordered the acne treatment gel. I've been using them as a combo for 4 days and I can't imagine changing to any other acne product. My face is clearer, smoother and, after four days, almost completely acne free. Best of all, unlike other products I've used, my skin isn't overly dry and peeling. I highly recommend the acne products from Mary Kay for anyone who fights this battle at all.


The makeup from Mary Kay has been revamped since my high school days as well. The eyeshadows are mineral based, long lasting and come in some wonderfully chic and stylish colors. The Nourishine Lip Gloss gives maximum comfort and maximum shine and comes in 12 beautiful shades. The Mary Kay Compact is a sleek compact that holds your eyeshadow, blush, applicator brushes and lipstick. How is it different? The refill system is magnetic. Very cool.


That awesome gal that sent me all this cool stuff would like to hook up one of my readers with a Compact filled with customized makeup!! That's over $65 worth of goodies! Carla will work with the winner using her personalized Mary Kay virtual stylist to find the perfect shades for them. This is a great contest with a fabulous prize. Increase your chances by completing the extra entries!

Contest is open to US only and will end on October 14th.


Need some Mary Kay right now? Be sure to use one of the links in this post to order from Carla and get FREE SHIPPING to anywhere in the US. She is an excellent consultant and can answer any questions you may have.

To Enter: Visit Mary Kay and fill out entry form below.
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-Tweet @lolidots Win a Mary Kay Makeup Compact full of makeup! http://lolidots.com/giveaways.php

-5 entries- Use the Virtual Makeover tool on the Mary Kay website. Once you are finished click on Email to a Friend and send it to me at robin@lolidots.com
-5 entries- Blog about this with links to this post
-10 entries- Purchase Mary Kay through links in this post so that I can confirm them with Carla
-20 entries- In or around the Victoria, Texas area? Contact Carla and schedule a MaryKay party and she'll contact me for your entries.
-30 entries- In October you can sign up to sell MaryKay for $50 (half the normal cost). Sign up with Carla to become a seller and she'll let me know for your extra entries.

 

JonnaMonkey CLOSED

October 4, 2009
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED

One reader will win a $25 gift certificate to JonnaMonkey!

JonnaMonkey is pleased to bring to the web a unique gift shopping experience, full of gifts for men, gifts for the home, baby gifts and more. "I think small companies provide an opportunity for people to provide the great customer service that is missing from most of the larger companies today.", says owner Heather Perry. Customer service and a fun shopping experience are the two key notes where JonnaMonkey focuses efforts.


Shopping for men is made easy with JonnaMonkey's impressive section of sports themed items. Customers can clearly choose from college sports, MLB, NFL, Nascar, NBA, NCAA and NHL products. Sport categories are broken down into easily navigated subsections of teams. All sports items are officially licensed products. JonnaMonkey offers an array of men's gifts that ensures the perfect find for every customer.The stainless steel coffee mug that JonnaMonkey sent me was a huge hit with my husband. The mug is sturdy and the raised decal is perfect. The lid of the mug fits on top with great ease. This is really nice because most travel mugs are slightly difficult to align the lid correctly.


At JonnaMonkey you'll find products for every room of the home and gifts for every occasion. The large selection of premium bedding is reasonably priced and includes free shipping.


The pet boutique contains everything from clothing and accessories to bedding and treats. A variety of bath and body products are offered alongside stunning accessories for the bathroom. The handmade bath and body section proudly boasts products made with all-natural ingredients.



Figurines, clocks, candleholders, water fountains and other items make up the selection of gifts for the home. JonnaMonkey looks to provide customers with one place where they can buy gifts for everyone on their list and for any occasion.


Navigation through the JonnaMonkey site is clear and simple. Customers can choose from the broken down categories and subcategories or shop by price. Customer service is of the utmost importance and JonnaMonkey associates maintain good customer relations by remembering that the customers come first. Heather says, "With the economy today, people are watching their pennies very closely.  I want to give them a place where they can shop for items they want at a great price and get great customer service."

JonnaMonkey would like to offer one of my readers a $25 gift certificate.

Contest is open to US only and will end on 10/10.

To Enter: Visit JonnaMonkey and fill out entry form below.
Extra Entries:
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Southern Brand CLOSED

October 4, 2009
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED

One reader will win a tee of their choice!

Grab your sweet tea, come on out to the porch, take a taste of that sweet bbq and settle in for some good ol' fashioned down home southern fun! As trusty as an ol' pickup truck and sweet as molasses, Southern Brand is about to serve us up some shoppin' and entertainment the size of Dallas! You Yankees are more than welcome to come along for the ride and your geographical location won't be held against you!


I'm a Texas gal and I've always been really proud to be from the south and be lucky enough to live in the Lone Star State. When I came across Southern Brand I fell in love. From the first look at their homepage to traipsin' through all the great info on anything goin' on south of the Mason Dixon line, you'll feel that southern charm through and through.


The Southern Brand store carries tees for the whole family. I am a proud owner of the Southern tee and I adore it.

These tagless tees have a vintage soft feel, perfect printing and come with some quintessential southern phrases. Mine has become one of my favorite tees to wear and I always get compliments on it. The kids' tees are adorable for the little cowpokes and the men's tees are perfect for any good ol' boy.

 Another of my favorite shirts is the Baptized in Muddy Waters tee.


Along with the tees, you have to pick up one of the cowhide coozies. Whether you're tailgatin' or just getting together with friends for a good bbq, you will feel the urge to say y'all when holding one of these cute coozies! They also have cowhide slip covers for iphones and ipods. Both the coozies and the slip covers come in cowhide or you can represent Texas and get the Longhorn.


After you finish your shoppin', hop on into the Southern Brand Blog where you'll find info on musicians and concerts, everything you need to know about true southern food and where to get it, wonderful books about the south, great places in the southland to visit and all the random southern info that doesn't fit in those categories. It's so much fun to read through all these articles about great people and great places in the south.

As a proud southerner, it's so cool to see a company share all this fun with everyone. So, take a mosey over to Southern Brand, stay a spell and y'all come back now, ya hear?!

Southern Brand would like to give one of my readers a men's, women's or kids' tee of their choice! How's that for southern hospitality?!

Contest is open to US only and will end on October 10th.

To Enter: Visit Southern Brand and fill out entry form below.
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5 entries- Blog about this
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My Little Pony New DVD Movie Giveaway! CLOSED

October 1, 2009
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED

Two readers will each win a copy of the brand new NOT YET RELEASED My Little Pony Twinkle Wish Adventure DVD!!


That's right people! I've got two copies of the adorable new My Little Pony movie to give away! This DVD is set to come out on October 13th but, it's available to you right now to win!


From Shout! Factory in collaboration with Hasbro, Inc:
My Little Pony Twinkle Wish Adventure follows Pinkie Pie and all her pony friends on a fun-filled adventure as they discover that friendship can make wishes come true. All the ponies can't wait for the Winter Wishes festival where the Wishing Star pony grants each pony one special wish. But when the Wishing Star disappears, they go on a journey to find it. Will they make it back in time for the festival? Find out by joining Pinkie Pie and all her pony friends on this magical journey of discovery.

My kids love this movie. It's fun and wholesome and filled with invaluable lessons on friendship. The extras on the dvd are pretty cool. There are six sing-a-long song, a prequel to the movie, a new animated short "Elefun and Friends", downloadable coloring sheets, cut-out pony ornaments and four fun activities.

You can see a clip from the movie HERE.

Pop it in right away or stash it for a perfect Christmas present. This dvd is fantastic and I definitely give it my stamp of approval for kids of all ages. I grew up with My Little Pony toys and to see the new animated movies is magical. I love that my children can experience things that gave me joy as a child.

Two readers will each win a copy of the new My Little Pony dvd!

Contest is open to US only and will end on October 7th.

To Enter: Fill out entry form below.
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10 entries- Blog about this and link back to this post
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Toy Box TeesCLOSED

October 1, 2009
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED

One reader will win a tee of their creation from Toy Box Tee!


Personalization is really "in" these days. Being unique and having your kids express their own individual personalities is something that more parents are opting for. When it comes to their clothes, kids don't have to have limited choices for their expressions. Toy Box Tee started as a unique way for a husband and wife team to treat their friends with amazing baby shower presents. It's understandable that the shirts were a complete hit and, lucky for us, that dynamic duo decided to take their gifts to the next level. Thus, Toy Box Tee was born.


Imagine designing your tee from beginning to end. What fun! That's what you get at Toy Box Tee.

First step? Pick a tee or onesie.


Add some flare with a nice little box of color that will hold your design. I love how vibrant the colors are.


Pick your design. This is where the personality really comes through. Little girl that likes to snowboard? Little boy obsessed with pirates? Is it a seasonal gift? Child that loves animals? There are so many options.


Lastly, add the name. I love this step. Get creative! Don't want to put just the first name? How about the child's nickname? The child's favorite silly word? Initials or last name? Whatever you pick, you will know that no one else is going to have the combination you chose. The child that receives the shirt will know it was made just for them!

What shirt did we pick? Brown tee with pink flare. Butterfly decal. And the word? What else? Snappy!


Our little Snappy now has her very own super cute tee that fits her perfectly. Literally. This tee fits really well. I love the rich chocolate color and was very happy when the color box didn't crack in the washing machine. High quality and super cute. What more can you ask for? How about this. These tees are super affordable. The absolute perfect gift for a baby shower, birthday, holiday or any special day and they are under $20. That's awesome.

Toy Box Tees is definitely a company providing smiles. Parents love the thought put into a gift like this and kids like having something that is just for them!



I highly recommend scooping up some of these tees right away. But, first, enter to win one!
Toy Box Tee is giving one of my readers the chance to win a tee of their own! You'll get to design your prize!

Contest is open to US and Canada and will end on October 7th.

To Enter: Visit Toy Box Tee and fill out the entry form below
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5 entries- Blog about this and link back to this post
10 entries- Make a purchase from Toy Box Tee
10 entries- Make a purchase from Lollipops and Polka Dots Boutique
 

Layers Clothing CLOSED

September 29, 2009
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED

One winner will receive a $25 gift certificate to Layers Clothing!


Ready for some more amazing clothing for women?


The people at Layers Clothing seem to truly grasp what a woman needs in a tee or tank. The layered look is, and I think forever will be, popular among all age ranges and body types. It's a look you can pull off in any season and for work or play. Though, easy to find a time and place to wear the layered look, it's not always easy finding the right clothing to look and feel fabulous.

Layers Clothing offers adorable tees, tanks and dresses that you will absolutely love. The soft and slightly stretchy, 100% cotton tops are uber comfy and oh-so stylish. Whether you need a tank


or a body sculpting tee

you'll find the perfect layers at Layers Clothing.

Another of my favorite items is the Hayden dress. I love that the neckline and bottom hem are made to replicate the layered look. Think of the accessory possibilities with a dress like this!


That's not all they have though! Check out this top they sent me.


One of the things I really like about this top and all the clothing at Layers is the classic look. All of the clothes are very trendy, while at the same time remaining classic pieces that will be a staple item in your wardrobe season after season. This top is definitely one of my "go-to" shirts. I like that it's one of those nice "on the fence" tops that I can wear with a casual outfit or throw on with a skirt or pair of slacks.

What's more, the clothes are amazingly affordable. I know that I'm not the only woman who wants to look chic and stylish without emptying my bank account. The people at Layers are quite successfully offering up their delicious styles to help women look and feel better while keeping their prices unbelievably reasonable. I love that.

Can it get better? Sure can. Layers is a blink away from introducing the new fall line. What does that mean? Well, obviously it means that fans of the clothing are anxiously waiting to see what new styles are about to invade their wardrobes. It also means that all of their cute clothing is currently marked down even more from their already fantastic prices. The Hayden dress for a mere $20?? Sold! Don't forget to check out the swimsuits they still have in stock. Unbelievable. I wish I'd found Layers at the beginning of the summer but, you can bet I'll be back next year!

Want a little help with your shopping spree? Layers Clothing is giving one of my readers a $25 gift certificate!

Contest is open to US only and will end on October 4th.

To Enter: Visit Layers and fill out entry form below.
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