NCP National Consumer Panel

People keep posting about "friends" who get to try out new phone and all this stuff so i emailed ncp to find out what i was missing. This is the reply i got:

Dear Potential Panelist,

At this time the National Consumer Panel does not test products for clients.

National Consumer Panel membership is always voluntary and completely free. We’ll provide you with a hand-held scanner and any associated materials.Every time you or members of your household shop, you’ll use the scanner to scan the UPC barcodes on your purchases. Then, once a week, using your scanner, you’ll transmit this information to us for free.

As a panelist, you’ll be eligible to receive great gifts and be entered into our many sweepstakes.

This process of scanning and transmitting your purchases requires a total weekly commitment of about one to two hours. Keep in mind that the amount of time you spend may vary depending on the size of your household and your purchasing habits.

Sincerely,

Lynne Morrison

National Director

National Consumer Panel

Needless to say, either someone is lying or someone is getting lied to. I just hope that it's not ncp that's lying. They haven't done wrong yet. Any opinions???

who wants to win a chanel tote!?

Another exciting giveaway! :-)

Welcome to Our Grand Finale of

"Win This Bag"

Sponsored by

HipSwap

Hosted by

Sidetracked Mom’s Blog

It's finally here! The Grand Finale of the Win This Bag series of giveaways is here!! We've combined weeks 5 and 6 into a two-week long giveaway giving you the double the opportunity to increase your odds of winning by completing the daily bonus entries!

You'll have from 7/24/12 through 8/6/12 to claim as many entries as you possibly can! If you can remember to revisit your favorite blog to claim your daily bonus entries, you’ll have a huge advantage (2 weeks worth!) over the rest of the competition!

But before we announce the Grand Finale bag, here are a few words about our sponsor who made this entire 6 weeks worth of giveaways possible!

HipSwap is a mobile and web marketplace that connects buyers and sellers locally and nationally. It enables people to discover what’s inside the most fabulous closets, homes, and shops in neighborhoods and cities across America. HipSwap currently offers delivery service in Los Angeles and New York with its iconic pink delivery van.

Also, be sure to swing by the HipSwap blog to check out their ever popular post on how to spot a fake Louis Vuitton bag!

So, far HipSwap has generously supplied us with a Fendi Spy Bag, a Louis Vuitton bag, a white leather Tod’s hanbag and a Gucci Hobo Bag! Are you ready for the brand that will be featured in our Grand Finale?!

This week, you have the chance to win an authentic Chanel tote worth $1,300!

This beige quilted leather Chanel tote is a one-of-a-kind find. It features a black leather trim and large "CC" on side to make it easily distinguishable as the one of the world’s most prestige designer brands.

Dimensions: 11" x 10" x 5" with 7" straps. Estimated Value: $1300

This beautiful handbag was provided by the amazing DoubleTake Consignment Boutique of New Jersey.

The DoubleTake Consignment Boutique first opened its doors in Short Hills, New Jersey in 1992. From day one the store has been packed with women who understand the advantages and value of consignment shopping. DoubleTake only accepts the highest quality & current designer clothing and accessories and has been recognized as a unique clothing boutique where huge savings can be realized.

How to gain entries in this giveaway:

There is only one mandatory entry option; and that is to create a free HipSwap account. However, by entering on this blog through the Giveaway Tools widget below, you have the opportunity to gain a large number of bonus entries! You can complete as many or as few bonus entries as you’d like but remember, the more you do, the better your odds of winning! Plus, once you are following all of your hosts, entering each subsequent weekly Win This Bag Giveaway will be even faster & easier! As promised, you’ll find additional bonus entries to claim for having entered our previous weekly Win This Bag Giveaways!

Good luck!

Giveaway begins on 7/24/12 at 12:01am EST & ends on 8/6/12 at 11:59pm EST.

Open worldwide.

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This giveaway is open to entrants worldwide 18 years of age or older, except where prohibited by law. No purchase is necessary to enter. Void where prohibited by law. The odds of winning are based on the number of entries received. This promotion is no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook and is Facebook-compliant. To qualify to win, you must complete, at minimum, the mandatory entry on the Giveaway Tools form. All entries will be forwarded to our sponsor for the purpose of randomly selecting a winner. Winners will be notified by email from a HipSwap representative. Winners will have 72 hours to respond or risk forfeiting their prize. Prize may re-awarded solely by the Sponsor’s discretion. Prize fulfillment is the sole responsibility of the sponsor. This blog may not be held liable for Sponsors who do not fulfill prize shipments. The participating bloggers were not compensated for this post. We reserve the right to publicly publish winners’ names and/or likeness. By entering this giveaway, you are agreeing to these terms and conditions.

Win designer sunglasses: Fendi and Oakley's Sungla...

I Love My Kids Blog: Win designer sunglasses: Fendi and Oakley's Sungla...:     I've teamed up with  Donna's Deals and More & Harman Eye Center to bring you another amazing flash giveaway! This one is even bigger...

The Many Uses of Ivory

Ivory and influenster sent me a free bar of soap. I love it because it's so pure. I used it as a body and face cleanser but in the past I've used it to do laundry when i ran out of detergent and to get stains out of jeans. I like ivory because it makes my skin feel so clean and soft. A lot of soap dry my skin out bad. I love that it's not an expensive soap either, which is great. I've seen carvings, soap flakes, making liquid soap.
I think I'm going to buy more and see what other uses i can discover for ivory!
Thank you again to influenster and ivory for choosing me to receive the mom voxbox!

Quaker Soft Baked Oatmeal Cookies

I received this product complimentary from influenster in exchange for a review.

I was excited to try this cookie when i opened the box up. I've been seeing them in store but didn't want to waste money if they weren't good. I have made too many bad choices lately with new foods.
It was very good. Love oatmeal raisin cookies. It was soft and warm (from sitting in a metal parcel box in 100 degree weather).
I would definitely buy this in the future. Great for on the go and great for a snack.

-Made with Whole Grain Quaker Oats
-Individually packaged
-Provides a good source of fiber
-Contains 6 grams of total fat per serving

You can buy these at most major retailers for $2.69 (for 6 cookies).

There's only a picture of the whole box since i ate it without thinking lol.

imPRESS Press On Manicure

I got pretty purple nails!
Check them all out on www.impressmanicure.com!
I haven't used press on nails since i was in middle school. I was sort of nervous to try them.
I opened the package of imPRESS nails. I pulled out all of the nails and began choosing the sizes i needed. All i had to do was pull the tab of and stick them on. It took me all of 5 minutes to get them on. That was pretty awesome. Much better than painting them.
There are only 2 issues i had with them. They are a little too thin. I work at a casino where i deal with a lot of cash, coin, and paperwork. I kept getting little dents all over them. One nail did start lifting but i use my pointer finger on a touch screen and sometimes have to press hard.
The other issue is the thumb nail ones were too small. My nail still stuck out a little bit i made it not look so obvious. I think they should make them just a little bit wider.
All in all i like the nails. I would buy them again in the event that i needed my nails to look good in a hurry or i just wanted a quick change without acrylic. And because nail polish won't stay on my nails.
I'm glad i got to try this product out.

I received this product complimentary from influenster in exchange for my opinion.

THIS IS FROM INFLUENSTER´S PAGE WITH FULL DETAILS ABOUT imPRESS:

Introducing imPress Press-On Manicure by Broadway Nails, the revolutionary way to apply polish! Featuring advanced nail technology, you can get a salon-perfect manicure in seconds – simply peel off, press on, and you're done. There's no drying, a killer shine and a manicure that lasts up to a week! And, imPress is so easy to remove, you can change it up to match your mood as often as you want. Check out all 36 colors and patterns, including trendy brights, classic darks and animal prints. With imPress, your nails will always be your best accessory.

Where to Buy

You can find imPress Manicure at CVS, Rite Aid, Duane Reade, KMart, Walgreens, Walmart and more. For a full list of online and in-store retailers, visit imPressManicure.com, where you can download an exclusive coupon and virtually try on all the colors and patterns!
Suggested retail price: $5.99 for colors and $7.99 for patterns

Red Gucci Leather Hobo Bag Giveaway

Thank you side tracked mom!

Welcome to Week #4 of

Win This Bag

Brought to you by

HipSwap

Hosted by

Sidetracked Mom’s Blog

“Win This Bag” is a 6-week event that will feature 6 weekly giveaways.There will be one designer handbag given away every week!Each bag will be an authentic, recognizable designer brand such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Coach, or Fendi.Our 6^th week will feature a highly coveted designer handbag and you will have the option to claim bonus entries for each of the 5 weekly “Win This Bag” giveaways you entered leading up to this grand finale!So, enter each weekly giveaway to increase your odds of winning!

Here’s what really separates this event from any other handbag giveaway you may have seen before… some of these handbags will come to you directly from a celebrity’s closet!That’s right –

Thanks to HipSwap, you have the opportunity to win the exact bag that may have been on the arm of a famous celebrity! HipSwap is a mobile and web marketplace that connects buyers and sellers locally and nationally. It enables people to discover what’s inside the most fabulous closets, homes, and shops in neighborhoods and cities across America. HipSwap currently offers delivery service in Los Angeles and New York with its iconic pink delivery van.

Also, be sure to swing by the HipSwap blog to check out their ever popular post on how to spot a fake Louis Vuitton bag!

Now, on to this week’s Giveaway!

This week, you have the chance to win an authentic Gucci bag!

This red-pebbled leather Gucci hobo bag is amazing for any occasion. It Features a navy cotton stripe in front and large gold ring hardware at strap ends.

Dimensions: 15" x 9" x 1" with 10" strap. Estimated Retail Price: $1500

This beautiful handbag was provided by the amazing DoubleTake Consignment Boutique of New Jersey.

The DoubleTake Consignment Boutique first opened its doors in Short Hills New Jersey in1992 and from day one the store has been packed with women who understand the advantages and value of consignment shopping. DoubleTake, which only accepts the highest quality & current designer clothing and accessories, has been recognized as a unique clothing boutique where huge savings can be realized.

How to Enter:

1. Create a HipSwap account.You will be asked to enter your name, email and zip code. If you do not live in the United States, please enter your City and Country in the Zip Code field.

2. Once registered, you can earn additional entries by:

a. Pinning your favorite HipSwap bag on Pinterest

b. “Liking” HipSwap on Facebook

c. Following @HipSwap on Twitter

d. Tweet with the hashtag #winthisbag for daily bonus entries

e. Following the blogs who are bringing you this awesome giveaway

There is only one mandatory entry option and that is to create a free HipSwap account. However, by entering on this blog through the Giveaway Tools widget below, you have the opportunity to gain a large number of bonus entries! You can complete as many or as few bonus entries as you’d like but remember, the more you do, the better your odds of winning! Plus, once you are following all of your hosts, entering each subsequent weekly Win This Bag Giveaway will be even faster & easier! And, don’t forget – we’ll be offering even more bonus points for each of these giveaways you entered during our final week of this event!

Good luck!

Giveaway begins on 7/17/12 at 12:01am EST & ends on 7/23/12 at 11:59pm EST.

Open worldwide.

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This giveaway is open to entrants worldwide 18 years of age or older, except where prohibited by law. No purchase is necessary to enter. Void where prohibited by law. The odds of winning are based on the number of entries received. This promotion is no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook and is Facebook-compliant. To qualify to win, you must complete, at minimum, the mandatory entry on the Giveaway Tools form. All entries will be forwarded to our sponsor for the purpose of randomly selecting a winner. Winners will be notified by email from a HipSwap representative. Winners will have 72 hours to respond or risk forfeiting their prize. Prize may re-awarded solely by the Sponsor’s discretion. Prize fulfillment is the sole responsibility of the sponsor. This blog may not be held liable for Sponsors who do not fulfill prize shipments. The participating bloggers were not compensated for this post. We reserve the right to publicly publish winners’ names and/or likeness. By entering this giveaway, you are agreeing to these terms and conditions.

win a tod's white leather handbag!

Welcome to Week #3 of

Win This Bag sponsored by HipSwap hosted by Sidetracked Mom’s Blog

“Win This Bag” is a 6-week event that will feature 6 weekly giveaways.There will be one designer handbag given away every week!Each bag will be an authentic, recognizable designer brand such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Coach, or Fendi.Our 6^th week will feature a highly coveted designer handbag and you will have the option to claim bonus entries for each of the 5 weekly “Win This Bag” giveaways you entered leading up to this grand finale!So, enter each weekly giveaway to increase your odds of winning!

Here’s what really separates this event from any other handbag giveaway you may have seen before… some of these handbags will come to you directly from a celebrity’s closet!That’s right –

Thanks to HipSwap, you have the opportunity to win the exact bag that may have been on the arm of a famous celebrity!

About our Sponsor:

HipSwap is a mobile and web marketplace that connects buyers and sellers locally and nationally. It enables people to discover what’s inside the most fabulous closets, homes, and shops in neighborhoods and cities across America. HipSwap currently offers delivery service in Los Angeles and New York with its iconic pink delivery van.

Now, on to this week’s Giveaway!

This week, you have the chance to win a Tod’s white leather shoulder handbag supplied by Celebrity Consignment Shop, Encore Closet.

This is a 100% guaranteed authentic Tod's White Leather Shoulder Bag Purse Handbag. This Italian beauty is made of white textured calfskin leather and features a single flat leather handle that rests comfortably on your shoulder. Its contrast top stitching gives this sophisticated bag its sassy style. You can always count on Tod's to give us modern luxury and its prestige bags are loved by celebrities everywhere.

Supplied by celebrity consignment shop, Encore Closet.

How to Enter:

1.Create a HipSwap account.You will be asked to enter your name, email and zip code.If you do not live in the United States, please enter your City and Country in the Zip Code field.

2.Once registered, you can earn additional entries by:

a.Pinning your favorite HipSwap bag on Pinterest

b.“Liking” HipSwap on Facebook

c.

Smooth N' Shine Product Review

I was a little unsure about trying this product. I've never used anything to straighten my hair but a straightener. So I tried it out. I was amazed by the results. My hair has more shine and I can wear it down without having to worry about it getting poofy. I live in oklahoma where it isn't exactly cool and the humidity will give me a fluffy head of hair with a quickness. I'm thankful for this product and so happy I got to try it out. Thank you bzzagent! I received this product at no cost in exchange for my opinion from bzzagent. All opinions are my own.

PottyCover™ Product Review

When I first received the potty covers I wasn't quite sure what to think. These things are a lot different than what I was expecting. I was expecting just a step up from the free covers we get in public restrooms lol. I was pleasantly surprised by what I received. They come in a pack of 6 and are each individually wrapped (which is awesome!). They would fit quite well in a purse or diaper bag or even the glove compartment in your vehicle.
My 3 year old son, Cayden, was my guinea pig for this one. He thinks its fun to sit on the potty anyway so getting him to do this was simple. Which is great since getting a 3 year old to do anything is a challenge lol. I opened the package and unfolded the potty cover. The only thing I would say about this process is that if you have a child that is in a rush and can't hold it, you may want to start opening before you get to the bathroom or skip it altogether. However, if you've used them before and know what you're doing you don't have to worry about this. The first couple of times take a minute to get it unfolded correctly. Once you do, it sits nicely on the toilet and thanks to the plastic on the back of them it doesn't move! So no surprise of wiggling butts knocking it into the toilet and getting their bare skin all over a germ covered seat. And if the seat is cold this definitely helps a little too! I think this is a great product to have with you at all times. You never know when you or your child will have to go. Might as well be as germ free as possible, right?
The following information is from the insert in the package I received with the Potty Covers:
PottyCover is a disposable toilet seat cover for children that covers the sides and the front of the toilet.
It is made of a soft non-woven fabric on top, coated with a layer of plastic in the bottom, creating a waterproof barrier between the toilet and the child. Each PottyCover is individually packaged in a small easy to carry bag for the on-the-go parent.
PottyCover has the largest coverage among similar products on the market. The extra large front flap keeps legs and clothes from touching the front of the toilet, keeping their hands away from germs.
Would you like to get some of your own for $5.99 (plus tax and/or shipping when applicable)???
Go to Ebay.com, Amazon.com, Bedbathandbeyond.com, or buybuybaby.com.
Also view a list of Buy Buy Baby stores you can visit to purchase PottyCover.
I got to try out PottyCovers™ in exchange for my opinion on behalf of Tomoson. All opinions are my own.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Pinecone Research is recruiting again!!!

Who wants a chance to test out new products at home AND get paid to give your opinion? Pinecone Research is finally recruiting new panelists again! So here's your chance to get in on it. After my first survey I received a $3 check in the mail. Not bad for just 1 survey huh?
You just have to take a short screener and if you meet the requirements they're looking for they'll let you know!
CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED!
They don't recruit very often.
Let me know if you get in!

Sodastream Giveaway!!!

Chances are if you are entering this SodaStream Fountain Jet Soda Lover's Start-Up Kit giveaway, you already heard all the ravings about what a fun, cool product this is.  It's the latest I must have it item for your kitchen and the kids will just love it.  This package includes everything you need to make great tasting soda in your own home.  There is a flavor for everyone and the regular flavors contain no high fructose corn syrup and there is no aspartame in the diet flavors.  Some of the flavors include:

• Sparkling Naturals:  Apple Mango, Black Currant Pear, Ginger Ale, Green Tea
• Cola: Cola, Naturally Sweetened Cola, Diet Cola, Diet Cola Caffeine Free, Cola Free, Cherry Cola
• Country Time: Country Time Lemonade, Country Time Half and Half
• Crystal Light:  Crystal Light Peach Iced Tea, Wild Strawberry Energy Drink
• Energy: Energy Drink (compared to Red Bull®), Diet Energy Drink (compared to Sugar Free Red Bull®)
• Caffeine Free:  Diet Green Tea Citrus, Green Tea Mixed Berry, Diet Green Green Tea Mixed Berry, Green Tea Pomegranate Peach

There are many, many other flavors and you will just have to visit SodaStream to check them out.  I know I was surprised!  

Are you wondering how it's made yet?  It's easy and fun!  Fill up the eco-friendly bottle with normal tap water, you can chill it in the refrigerator first or use it straight from the tap.  Press the button for carbonation a few times, remove from the bottle from the machine and then add your favorite flavor.  You can add the amount of fizz and flavor you want and the best part, you reuse the bottle thus limiting trash.  

The Giveaway:

SodaStream Fountain Jet Soda Lover's Start-Up Kit  ($99.95)

This package includes: Fountain Jet Home Soda Maker 1 60 liter Carbonator 1 Carbonating Bottle 3 SodaMix flavors (your choice) - each bottle makes 12 liters of soda Sodamix Variety 6 pack To Enter: Please use the Rafflecopter form below.  The giveaway is open to residents in the Continental US and ends 7/25 at midnight (EST).

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*Disclosure:  The SodaStream Fountain Jet Soda Lover's Start-Up Kit  ($99.95) was provided as a review for Health, Beauty, Children and Family.  All information to include the giveaway was provided by SodaStream.  <redhead momma reviews > is not responsible for prize fulfillment. a Rafflecopter giveaway

Eddie Bauer Baby Giveaway

We proudly welcome you to the Eddie Bauer Baby Collection Giveaway Event hosted by the Iowa-Mom and Bay Area Mommy!

Thank you to our lovely co-hosts Simply Frugal Living and Learning to Limit!

Eddie Bauer Travel System
Travel in comfort and style with the Eddie Bauer Trailmaker Travel System. This stroller and infant car seat combination will help make all your journeys more enjoyable. The stroller features a handy parent tray with cup holder and a larger storage basket with easy, spring-down access for all the bigger gear you need to take along for the ride once out of the car. The 1-hand fold and stand with self-locking feature makes it easy to either stow in your vehicle or store at home. The included infant car seat transitions easily from stroller to car and then back again so that your little one will remain comfy on all legs of the trip!

Eddie Bauer Classic High Chair
Crafted to complement your home, the Eddie Bauer Classic High Chair features a dishwasher-safe insert tray that helps make cleanup simple. The high chair also has a convenient rear storage compartment that's perfect for bibs, baby food jars, and utensils! You'll love both the classic wood style and the convenience this high chair brings to your home.

Eddie Bauer Playard
Eddie Bauer offers parents a play yard that will take their little adventurer from nap to play and back again. Featuring a canopy with enchanting plush bears and a comforting Baby Module, nap time is sure to be peaceful, no matter what time of day. The Flip Away changer is there when you need it and easy to move out of the way when you don't. Remove the bassinet to reveal a roomy play yard that makes it easy to keep your baby close by, but not underfoot.

One lucky winner will receive the Eddie Bauer Fairview Baby Collection!

Giveaway ends July 30th at 11:59pm, open to US residents only, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!

 

a Rafflecopter giveaway Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. REDHEAD MOMMA REVIEWS is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment.

who wants to win a louis vuitton monogram tote?

Welcome to Week #2 of

Win This Bag sponsored by HipSwap hosted by Sidetracked Mom’s Blog

“Win This Bag” is a 6-week event that will feature 6 weekly giveaways. There will be one designer handbag given away every week! Each bag will be an authentic, recognizable designer brand such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Coach, or Fendi. Our 6^th week will feature a highly coveted designer handbag and you will have the option to claim bonus entries for each of the 5 weekly “Win This Bag” giveaways you entered leading up to this grand finale! So, enter each weekly giveaway to increase your odds of winning!

Here’s what really separates this event from any other handbag giveaway you may have seen before… some of these handbags will come to you directly from a celebrity’s closet! That’s right –

Thanks to HipSwap, you have the opportunity to win the exact bag that may have been on the arm of a famous celebrity!

About our Sponsor:

HipSwap is a mobile and web marketplace that connects buyers and sellers locally and nationally. It enables people to discover what’s inside the most fabulous closets, homes, and shops in neighborhoods and cities across America. HipSwap currently offers delivery service in Los Angeles and New York with its iconic pink delivery van.

Now, on to this week’s Giveaway!

This week, you have the chance to win a Louis Vuitton Monogram Tote supplied by Celebrity Consignment Shop, Encore Closet!

This is a 100% guaranteed authentic Louis Vuitton monogram canvas “tote” style shoulder bag. The traditional monogram canvas has been Louis Vuitton’s symbol since its introduction in 1896 and widely recognized as an elite status symbol around the world. This handbag has style and functionality which makes it a perfect everyday bag, whether you are taking it to the office or doing your errands. This is a classic bag that is sure to be chic and stylish for years to come.  

And, be sure to check out HipSwap’s post on How To Spot A Fake Louis Vuitton bag!

How to Enter:

1. Create a HipSwap account. You will be asked to enter your name, email and zip code.BlogThis!