REVIEW: The EUREKA Pet Expert Vacuum

We have cats. Right now, we're down to three: POOF! (Flame-Point Siamese), Greybaby (Half-Angora, half-tabby), and their lovely daughter, Abby Kitty. Ask me if they shed...

Add to the shedding the fact that I suffer an allergy to pet dander.

So, I was so happy (and relieved) when asked to review the new Eureka Pet Expert Vacuum Cleaner!

The Eureka pet Expert vacuum features the new Hair Raiser for Pets tool, an innovative cleaning brush that removes pet hair from upholstery and fabric. The Hair Raiser first removes hair from unwanted areas and then the hair is cleaned from the brush when it is moved in and out of its holster on the vacuum.

In addition, the vacuum also features an odor absorbing charcoal filter with HEPA filtration that captures 99.97% of embedded hair, dander and other odor and allergy-causing debris.

When we removed the vacuum from the box -- Liz squealed in delight. The Vacuum is... purple! I knew I'd have a fight on my hands -- so we decided to share it!

The vacuum is so easy to use and it works so well. The stuff we pulled up from the carpets was amazing -- and the way it sucked up the cat hair was a marvel. One of the very best things is that there is no "burning" odor like so many vacuums emit.

The vacuum is a bit loud -- as most vacuums are. That's no problem at all. It works -- works quite well -- and that's what really counts!

Liz took the vacuum with her to University and will have it for a couple of weeks until it's my turn again. (Shared custody of a vacuum -- ain't it great?) She and her boyfriend got together and made a video for me. I thought you might like to see the Pet Expert in action!




From the Website: FEATURES

•Hair Raiser™ for Pets is a self-cleaning brush that can be used independently from the vacuum in three easy steps: First, Hair Raiser grabs pet hair in hard-to-reach places; then, the brush is cleaned on-board the vacuum when the user moves it in and out of the holster to loosen the pet hair. Finally, with a flip of the vacuum switch, the collected pet hair is whisked away into the dust cup.

•The newest Eureka vacuum geared toward pet owners, Pet Expert lends a helping paw to those tackling pesky pet hair with two Eureka-exclusive tools: a PET Power Paw® that loosens and grabs pet hair from stairs and carpets, and the innovative Hair Raiser for Pets tool.

•Pet Expert also features Whirlwind Cyclonic Technology. Cyclonic Technology maintains suction power longer and separates pet hair from fine dust, resulting in less maintenance (when compared to noncyclonic vacuums having dirt cup filters). A flip-bottom dust cup helps to keep fine, allergy-causing pet dander away from the user while emptying.

•A HEPA filter with odor-absorbing charcoal captures 99.97 percent of dust and allergens.

We are very happy with the Eureka Pet Expert Vacuum. It does everything (and more) that it claims! We've certainly noticed a difference on carpets and furniture! It's a quality product and we highly recommend it for those with pets. You won't be disappointed.

NOTE: You can find the EUREKA PET EXPERT at your nearest TARGET!

WarmlyYours: Review & Giveaway CLOSED!

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Liz and I share one common trait -- we BOTH get cold feet! Liz much more than me, however. She's just cold-natured. She'll wrap herself in a blanket in the summertime complaining that the AC is too much!

It was with great pleasure (and no small amount of relief) that we discovered the amazing company called WarmlyYours!

WarmlyYours! is a company out of Illinois that makes Radiant Heating products for every day use (heated floors, towel warmers, area warmers, snow melting).

Liz and I were truly blessed to receive a very attractive Under-Desk Area Warmer to use under our family computer desk.

We L*O*V*E our Under-Desk Area Warmer. It comes in a gorgeous merlot (deep burgundy) colour and the nap is soft and plush. The warmth that radiates is soothing, comforting, relaxing and definitely keeps your feet and legs warm!

One of the best things about the Under-Desk Area Warmer is the short amount of time that it takes to warm up! 5 Minutes! Sweet!

While we're using the area warmer under our computer desk, it's small and portable enough to use almost anywhere it's needed.
The Under-Desk Area Warmer comes in two sizes: Small - 18" x 24" and Large - 24" x 36".

I have a feeling I'll be using it by my chair this winter while I'm stitching! That is, if Liz doesn't steal uhm... borrow it when I'm not looking!

WarmlyYours new plug in floor mat provides radiant warmth at a fraction of the energy required by space heaters. The under desk heater is perfect for year round use in your home or office.

Available in two sizes to fit discreetly in most smaller spaces, offered in Merlot color.

The WarmlyYours Under Desk Heater is a very stylish solution to an age old problem – It’s just too cold at your desk. This plug-in floor mat is designed to fit conveniently under any desk, providing extra warmth and comfort, when and where you need it.

A WarmlyYours Under Desk Heater provides the same level of comfort and warmth as a standard space heater at a fraction of the energy use. A typical convection space heater can consume up to 1500 watts per hour, while an Under Desk Heater uses less than 120 watts. This energy efficient design, utilizing radiant heating technology, keeps you warm and comfortable while lowering your energy costs.

The friendly folks at WarmlyYours have generously offered one of our lucky followers a chance to win an Under-Desk Area Warmer of their very own!

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This contest will be open from Friday, August 27th until Sunday, September 12th. Winner will be announced on Monday, September 13th.

DISCLOSURE:
WarmlyYours provided us with a complimentary Under-Desk Area Warmer for the purpose of review. We were under no obligation to review this item. We received no monetary compensation. The opinions expressed in this review are our own and based on our own personal use of the item.

NOVICA: Review & Giveaway, CLOSED!

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Our family loves National Geographic! We read the magazines -- watch the TV shows and specials. It's been a part of our lives for many years. When we discovered the beautifully crafted items at Novica (in Association with National Geographic), we were delighted and amazed!

We were even more delighted to be given an opportunity to review an item from Novica.

We received the 6 Piece Cobalt Blue Highball Glasses for the purpose of review.

The glasses are just beautiful. They are nicely weighted (something I really love) and the colour is superb. The glasses are a little over 6 1/2 inches tall and are blown glass. They are also dishwasher safe (top rack)!

While I rarely drink (Mike doesn't drink at all) alcoholic beverages, we do love to set a nice table for special occassions. These gorgeous cobalt blue glasses make any dinner special. Iced tea works just as well in these glass as would whiskey!

From the website:

A soothing, tempered tone of cobalt invades this set of six highball glasses. Over thirty years of experience has resulted in Javier and Efrén's superior ability to create imaginative yet functional works, achieving an incredible clarity with the material.

Please note that as each piece is individually handmade, slight variations in the shape and size of the glass are likely, making every item a distinct example of blown-glass craftsmanship. Tiny bubbles within the surface exemplify Canteras' singular, rustic technique.

Novica caries so many amazing, unique items: Rugs, Home Decor, Sculpture, Mirrors, Musical Instruments, Games, and so much more. You'll spend hours day-dreaming your way through their catalog. You''ll want everything. I know that Liz and I do!

The Novica Mission:

We want to give artists and artisans around the world a global platform to express their true artistic talents and to spur their creativity. And, we want to provide you with access to unique, hard-to-find items at great values that only the Internet infrastructure can allow.

At the deepest essence of our philosophy, we want to create a bridge between you and the many talented artisans across the globe.

We want you to know about who you're buying from. We want you to feel that attachment to the product and to the hands that created it.

In the spirit of the Internet, let us bring you together.

NOVICA. The World is Your Market.

The wonderful folks at Novica want to share their marvelous finds with you! So have they've generously offered one of our followers a chance to win a $50 GC to their store!

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DISCLOSURE:
Novica provided us with a complimentary set of 6 Piece Cobalt Blue Highball Glasses for the purpose of review. We were under no obligation to review this item. We received no monetary compensation. The opinions expressed in this review are our own and based on our own personal use of the item.

Verbatim Titan XS™ Review & Giveaway! CLOSED

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Is there ever enough storage space for all the things you keep on your computer? Apparently not! Not if you're Liz or Mike!
For Liz, it's all of her music files and all of her student-related files. For Mike, it's his business files.
So were just delighted when we got the chance to review the Titan XS™ - USB - 320GB Portable Hard Drive from Verbatim. This 320GB Portable hard Drive has really solved our storage problems. Liz was able to move all of her school files and Mike moved all of his -- freeing a lot of space on MY computer for things I need!

We are very impressed by Verbatim and their history of making fine technological products. We'd like you to know more about them, too.

About Verbatim:

Since its beginning in 1969, Verbatim® has been at the forefront of the evolution in data storage technology. Today, more than 39 years later, Verbatim remains one of the most recognizable names in the data storage industry.

Customer-driven, Verbatim is known for adding considerable product value--above and beyond its competitors--to established media technology. As an industry pioneer, Verbatim is recognized for the role it plays in early product development and commercial product introduction of new technologies. Verbatim's leadership role is especially apparent in the evolution of optical media recording including MO and the CD/DVD family of products.

Along with its technological innovations, Verbatim has always been recognized universally for its superior manufacturing practices. Verbatim was the first media company to receive ISO certification, the de facto standard for quality management systems worldwide. This commitment to quality translates into consistent product performance and reliability. In addition, Verbatim provides toll-free technical support and service to enable its customers to maximize the performance of its products.

As a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, a recognized world leader in the chemical and computer industries, Verbatim is ideally positioned to take advantage of changes in the market while continuing to challenge the frontiers of data storage.

320GB Titan XS™ USB Portable Hard Drive:

The Verbatim Titan XS™, the industries smallest portable hard drive, lets you backup your laptop on-the-go! This rugged and sporty drive offers a shock-resistant rubber enclosure that protects against rough-and-tumble use. The Titan XS™ is compatible with all USB connections and includes Turbo USB software and Nero BackItUp & Burn Essentials software with full system backup and restore functions. The Titan XS™ is big on storage with 320GB, 500GB and 640GB capacities. The Titan XS™ boasts special bonuses from Norton Online Backup and eMusic as well as a 7-year limited warranty.

Features & Benefits:

•Industries smallest hard drive
•Outfitted with a shock-resistant rubber casing
•Windows and Mac compatible
•Includes Nero BackItUp & Burn Essentials software*
•Backed by a 7-year limited warranty
•Bonus Norton Online Backup (5GB) and eMusic offer of 35 MP3s
•Storage capacities of 320GB, 500GB and 640GB

* Software compatible with Windows operating systems only!
What’s in the Box:
1 Titan Hard Drive, a USB cable, Turbo USB software, Nero BackItUp & Burn Essentials software, Quickstart Guide and quick links to eMusic and Norton Online Backup.

The wonderful folks at Verbatim have generously offered one of our lucky followers the chance to win a Titan XS™ 320GB Portable Hard Drive for their very own!

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This contest will be open from Wednesday, August 25th until Tuesday, September 7th. Winner will be announced on Wednesday, September 8th.

DISCLOSURE:
Verbatim provided us with a complimentary Titan XS™ 320GB Portable Hard Drive for the purpose of review. We were under no obligation to review this item. We received no monetary compensation. The opinions expressed in this review are our own and based on our own personal use of the item.

Mr. Coffee 4-Cup Coffee-Maker (CSN Stores) Review CLOSED!

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I'm sure you know by now that I am a big fan of CSN Stores! I've been blessed to do two reviews for them. I've been pleased and satisfied with both experiences.

For this review, I received a wonderful Mr. Coffee 4-cup Pause 'n Serve Coffee Maker.

FEATURES:
•Brewing "Pause 'n Serve"
•Removable filter insert
•Dual water windows
•Stain resistant warming plate
•Lighted on/off switch
•Available in Black or White

This coffee maker allows you to pour a cup of coffee while it is still brewing! The Mr. Coffee "Pause 'n Serve" coffee maker features dual water windows which show the amount of water in the reservoir for accurate filling. The lighted on/off switch and easy maintenance are all designed for your convenience.

I chose mine in black. It's stylish and easy to use. I wanted a smaller coffee-maker as my previous coffee-maker was huge! The four-cup coffee-maker is perfect for me. I love the fact that it's compact size fits perfectly on my kitchen counter and tucks underneath my cabinets. I never have any trouble finding a spot for it. Easy to clean, too. That's a huge plus for me!

Of course, what I love best is CSN Stores! If you haven't heard of them, please let me tell you about them!

CSN Stores has over 200 Specialty Stores! Housewares, Cookware, Luggage, Handbags, Baby & Kids and so much more!
That's an incredible selection. It's all at your fingertips -- no running here and there to get what you need. No need to surf dozens of websites, either.
About CSN Stores (from CSN Stores)
CSN Stores' provides a unique online shopping experience for their customers. You can find exactly what you want with the click of a button and have it delivered straight to your door.
CSN has the largest selection of products on the web.
The SuperBrowse and SuperSearch features make it easy to find exactly what you want among our hundreds of choices with only a few quick clicks.
Even though CSN's store are online, they have well trained sales and service staff who are also easily reachable by phone without ever having to wait on hold.
The CSN team is available from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm EST and 10:00 am to 5:00 pm EST.

Be sure to connect with CSN on their Social Pages: CSN Stores on Facebook and @csnstores on Twitter to keep up with all the latest news!
Stop by and tell them Terri & Liz from Gathering My Roses sent you!

The great folks at CSN Stores have generously offered one of our lucky followers a chcance to win a $35 GC to their stores! How fantastic is that?

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DISCLOSURE:
CSN Stores provided me with a complimentary Mr. Coffee Coffee Maker for the purpose of review. I was under no obligation to review this item. I received no monetary compensation. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and based on my own personal use of the item.

ESTROFIL: Review & Giveaway, CLOSED!

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Menopause -- the very word can strike terror into some women. I know it had that effect on me. I didn't want it -- thought I could avoid it!

Guess what? It doesn't work that way. Menopause sneaks up on you. Little things happen and we just toss them off. Then, all of those "little things" start adding up.

For me, it was the insomnia that began first. Then came hot flashes (even when I wasn't watching a Sean Bean movie!) and night sweats -- you get the picture.

What is Menopause?

Menopause is that threshold in a woman's natural aging process when she reaches the end of her childbearing years, usually confirmed by twelve consecutive months without a menstrual period (in the absence of pregnancy or other obvious cases).

For most women, this normal, natural "change of life" event occurs around age 50 but every woman's body has her own biological clock. Some women stop having periods in their mid-40s. Others continue well into their 50s.

Menopause is associated with reduced functioning of the ovaries due to aging, resulting in lower levels of estrogen and other hormones. Menopause marks the permanent end of fertility.

What kinds of changes can a woman expect to experience as a result of menopause?

Every woman is different of course, but the following are often identified by women as typical of their experience and observation as estrogen levels decline:

•irregular periods (during perimenopause)

•hot flashes

•night sweats

•vaginal dryness

•mood swings

•declining libido

•weight gain

•headaches

•changes in hair quality

•lack of energy

•aging skin

•depression

•incontinence

•breast tenderness

•fatigue

I didn't really go out and actively seek something to help me through it or to lessen the symptoms -- I thought it was something I just had to suffer through.

Luckily for me, I was asked to try Estrofil -- A new Supplement from BIOTX Limited which offers All-Natural Relief from Menopausal Symptoms.

I've been taking two daily three-times daily for just over a month now. I am already seeing some wonderful results! My insomnia is gone. When I lay my head on the pillow, I generally fall asleep within minutes. No night sweats... no constant fatigue... a definite change in my mood swings... and, a bit more personally, no more tenderness of the breasts. I can't tell you how much that makes a difference in my outlook!

I realize not everyone has the same symptoms of Menopause and not everyone will have the same results from taking Estrofil, but I will certainly recommend that you give it a try! It takes a while to get the full effects -- so try to give it about 30 to 60 days for full benefits. I noticed a difference after about 25 days or so.
About Estrofil:

New Menopause Supplement – Estrofil from BIOTX Limited – Offers All-Natural Relief from Menopausal Symptoms and Money-Back Guarantee

The new menopause supplement – Estrofil – is the only nutritional supplement for women experiencing perimenopause and menopause that offers many of the benefits of Hormone Replacement Therapy without the risks. Estrofil contains a combination of all-natural herbal ingredients that relieves menopause symptoms and improves bone density. The ingredients in Estrofil have been safely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for more than 1,000 years.

Seattle, WA – June 21, 2010 – BIOTX Limited – http://www.estrofil.com- a manufacturer and developer of dietary supplements based on Traditional Chinese Medicine, today launched Estrofil in North America - an all-natural nutritional menopause supplement for the relief of menopausal symptoms. This new menopause natural remedy is not estrogen or hormone replacement therapy. Estrofil menopause supplements rely on a combination of herbs that has been safely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries and has been shown to be effective in stimulating a woman’s own body to resume the production of estrogen. Estrofil provides menopause relief that can eliminate some of the most troublesome symptoms of perimenopause and menopause.

BIOTX Limited provides a 90-day guarantee of satisfaction with Estrofil. If, after taking Estrofil for 90 days, a woman’s menopause symptoms or their severity are not reduced she can return the empty bottles for a full refund of the purchase price.

Estrofil menopause supplements can be highly effective in providing women with the following benefits:

Relieves the most troubling menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats.
Adjusting hormone levels can also help to ease vaginal dryness, mood swings, headaches, poor hair quality, fatigue, depression, breast tenderness, weight gain, skin issues and declining libido.
In addition to menopause relief, there are positive effects on increasing bone density.
In addressing the symptoms of menopause, only Estrofil stimulates a women’s body (with herbs used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for more than 1,000 years) to resume estrogen production naturally and safely.
Encourages a woman’s endocrine system to naturally regulate proper hormone levels.

Estrofil menopause supplements contain the following ingredients: Rehmannia (root tuber), Chinese Dodder (seed), Psoralea (fruit), Chinese yam (rhizome), Asiatic Dogwood (fruit without seed), Ligustrum (fruit), Tree Peony (root bark), Asian Water Plantain (rhizome), and Poria (sclerotium). A 90-day supply of Estrofil is $99 plus shipping.

“I have been an ob/gyn for more than 30 years and the efficacy of the ingredients in Estrofil is well substantiated in the medical literature,” said Dave E. David, M.D., a Boston-based Board Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist trained through Harvard and Tufts affiliated hospitals in Boston. “What I especially like about Estrofil is it’s not an estrogen. It’s an all-natural formulation of herbs that specifically addresses the symptoms of menopause. Estrofil encourages your endocrine system (your body’s own internal system of checks and balances) to naturally regulate proper hormone levels through its action on the adrenal glands, the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland, allowing your body’s natural ‘negative feedback system’ to regulate proper hormone levels,” concluded Dr. David.

About BIOTX Limited:
Founded in 2004, BIOTX Limited manufactures and develops new dietary supplements based on Traditional Chinese Medicine. The company works closely with the Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in developing its proprietary formulations and produces dietary supplements under the strictest quality standards.

If you are interested in lessening your menopausal symptoms, please visit the Estrofil Website and take the Menopause Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire -- This short quiz will really help to understand and track your symptoms!

To learn more, connect and interact with the Professionals at Estrofil, join them on their Social Media Pages:

@Estrofil on Twitter and Estrofil on Facebook.

The wonderful folks at Estrofil have generously offered one of our followers the chance to try the product for themselves.

Just follow the entry instructions below for your chance to enter to win!

Open to USA only, please.

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This contest will be open from Sunday, August 22nd until Wednesday, September 1st. Winner will be announced on Thursday, September 2nd.

DISCLOSURE: I received a complimentary 90-Day Supply of Estrofil for the purpose of review. I was under no obligation to review this item. I did not receive any monetary compensation. The opinions expressed herein are my own and based on my own personal use of and experience with the item.

Vermont Country Store: A Review

I absolutely LOVE the Vermont Country Store.
It has... everything! Toys, apparel, food, candy, healthcare products, housewares... you name it, you can find it!

I have spent hours searching through all of the marvelous items in their on-line catalogue. You will, too! Trust me -- it's fascinating.

Mike (Review Daddy) and I were blessed to receive the wonderful Vermont Maple Buttons for our review. We gobbled... uhm... ate them with tall glasses of milk and enjoyed each and every cookie! The Maple Buttons are sweet with a touch of maple-flavour, but they aren't overly sweet. They are crunchy and really brought back memories of sitting on my Nanie's front porch swing on a later summer afternoon.
It's nice when a food can bring to mind happy times.

The Vermont Maple Buttons contain:
No Hydrogenated oils, No Trans Fats, No Artificial Colors, Flavors or Preservatives.

From the website:
Our crunchy and delicious Cookie Buttons are 100% all-natural with absolutely no corn syrup and zero trans fat. Long-time Orton family specialties, they are fabulously flavorful and low in sugar. In fact, ten cookies only have approx. 120 calories! A virtuous and wholesome treat for the entire family. Approx. 60 cookies per 6 oz. box.

•100% all-natural
•Low in calories
•Low in sugar
•Purely Maple, Chocolaty Chocolate, Spicy Cinnamon, Snappy Ginger, Zesty Lemon, Peanut Butter, Double Vanilla
•Set of 3 boxes; choose any 3 flavors

Another thing that so fascinates and intrigues me is the number of nostalgic items they carry at the Vermont Country Store!

Did you know, the carry Camay Soap? Oh, that's a real blast from my past -- it was the soap my Mother and Grandmother used!

They also have Gee, your hair smells terrific shampoo, Beeman's Chewing gum, Walnettos, Bay Rum Aftershave, even the famous Chop-o-matic!

So, sit down with a tall glass of sweet iced tea and spend an hour or two cruising through the Vermont Country Store on-line shop -- you will not regret it!

Connect with The Vermont Country Store on Facebook and tell them Terri and Mike sent you!

Mother can't afford to bury her children - WTOC, Savannah, Georgia, news, weather and sports |

Mother can't afford to bury her children - WTOC, Savannah, Georgia, news, weather and sports

Please read the story linked above. This woman had just lost her Father and the children were on their way to the Viewing when the accident occured. Both Children died and now, the Mother cannot afford to bury them.

Please. If you can, help them.

Contact:
The Decorious and Kierra Fabin Memorial Fund.
c/o The Heritage Bank
620 Stephenson Ave
Savannah, GA
31405
(912) 232.1698
(912) 353.1977

Thank you!

WINNERS!

We have winners of the Fantasy Jewelry Box and Wholesale Keychain Giveaways!

Fantasy Jewelry Box Winner:
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August 14, 2010 1:30 PM

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i follow you on twitter
@butterflyz01234

July 30, 2010 5:44 PM

Congratulations! I am emailing you now! Thank you to everyone that particpated!

We are FINALLY all back on track after the fire and the move and we'll have some great reviews coming soon -- and a couple of giveaways later today! :)

Thank you so much for bearing with us!

Terri & Liz

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July 27, 2010 12:29 PM

Congratulations! I am emailing you now!

Thank you to everyone that participated!

Terri

Fantasy Jewelry Box, Review & Giveaway, ends 8/16/10

Liz and I love to go browsing at Fantasy Jewelry Box! The jewelry is gorgeous and so well-crafted -- we've never been disappointed!

We were delighted to be given the opportunity to review the stunning Designer Inspired CZ Heart & Key Bracelet a couple of weeks ago.
Liz, of course, claimed it as her own! :) But that's okay. The bracelet looks so lovely on her tiny wrist and it made her smile!

The Designer Inspired CZ Heart & Key Bracelet glistens with celebrity charm. The silver cubic zirconia Heart and Key bracelet is versatile and stylish at the same time. Crafted in .925 sterling silver, this designer-style silver cz heart and key bracelet shows off 1.25 carats of quality cz stones and will be a perfect match for you or someone you love.

•Brass Base Metal
•Rhodium Electroplated
•7 Inch Length, 1/4 Inch Width
•High Quality Cubic Zirconia
•Clear
•Round Shape
•Brilliant Cut
•Inlaid Setting
•1.25 Carats Total

Fantasy Jewelry Box carries every style of bracelet imaginable! Tennis, bangle, cuff, charm, vintage, toggle, pearl... there are hundreds! You will find the piece that you've been dreaming about -- I guarantee it!

Free One-Carat Sterling Silver Stud Earrings on ALL orders over $50 and FREE shipping on all USA orders over $75!

Fantasy Jewelry Box has generously offered one of our followers a chance to win a beautiful piece of jewelry for their very own!

Fantasy Jewelry Box is providing the winner of this giveaway the opportunity to pick out an item $35 or under from their website and Fantasy Jewelry Box will send it directly!

Just follow the instructions below for your chance to enter and win!

Open to USA only, please.

***NOTICE: You MUST leave your email address in the body of your comment or make your email address visible in your profile. If I cannot contact you -- you can't win! If your profile is set to private and your email is not visible, your entry will be discarded.***

Please leave a separate comment for EACH entry!

MANDATORY ENTRY: Visit Fantasy Jewelry Box and tell me which piece of jewelry ($35 or less) you'll choose if you win, please leave a link to that item!

ADDITIONAL ENTRIES:

1. Follow Fantasy Jewelry Box on Facebook and post on their Wall -- tell them Terri & Liz from Gathering My Roses sent you!

2. Follow @FantasyJewelry on Twitter

3. Sign up for the free Fantasy Jewelry Box Newsletter

4. Follow Gathering My Roses PUBLICLY via Google Friend Connect (Located on the sidebar)

5. Follow Gathering My Roses via Facebook Networked Blogs (Located on sidebar)

6. Become a fan of Gathering My Roses on Facebook (link on Sidebar!)

7. Follow @GeorgiaMist on Twitter

8. Tweet about this contest (no more than twice daily, please!)
@GeorgiaMist @FantasyJewelry Win Jewelry ($35 or less) from Fantasy Jewelry Box & Gathering My Roses! Ends 8/12/10 http://bit.ly/9TKrxV

9. Grab our button and post it on your sidebar or favorite's page!

10. Enter another contest on our blog and then come back and tell us which one.

This contest will be open from Friday, July 30th until Monday, August 16th. Winner will be announced on Tuesday, August 17th.

DISCLOSURE: We received a complimentary Heart & Key Bracelet for the purpose of review. We were under no obligation to review this item. We did not receive any monetary compensation. The opinions expressed herein are our own and based on our own personal use of and experience with the item.

Wholesale Keychain Review & Giveaway, Ends 8/16/10

Liz and I share an obsession... er... hobby. ;0
We collect keychains! Most of them, however, aren't particularly useful or entertaining. Oh, they are often unique... pretty... funny... but other than that, they just hold our keys together. Not multi-functional at all.

That's why we were so pleased to discover Wholesale Keychain! There are wonderful keychains here and so many of them are more than just rings with which to bind your keys!

For this review, I chose the USB Keychain & Keyring with 1GB Flash Drive. The USB Keychain & Keyring with 1GB Flash Drive is 3.5" by .50" and is made of sturdy stainless steel. The Keychain Flash Drive comes with keyring, lanyard (to wear around your neck), and is gift boxed.

This Flash Drive Keychain is perfect for me. I often need to save information to take with me to jobsites or to the library. It's handy, it's easy to manage, and it doesn't get lost! The size and the storage space are just right for my needs.

Liz chose the Digital Photo Keychain & Keyring with Stand in Pink.
The 1.5" Digital Photo Keychain & Keyring comes with matching stand, 16MB Internal Memory and holds approximately 100 pictures!
Liz and I both love it. She can put photos of her friends, family, pets, boyfriend... whatever strikes her fancy and carry them with her throughout the day. She says it brings a smile to her face everytime she looks at it.

There are so many Keychain styles available at Wholesale Keychain: Pepper Spray, Bottle Opener, Carabiner, not to mention the Disney, Sports, Automotive, and other keychains available!

Anything you could possibly want in a keychain, you will find it here! Wholesale Keychain can even personalize and engrave your keychains for a small fee! How cool is that?

The wonderful folks at Wholesale Keychain have generously offered TWO of our lucky followers the chance to win a keychain of their very own! Wholesale Keychain is allowing us to give away one Digital Photo Keychain & Keyring with Stand in Pink and one USB Keychain & Keyring with 1GB Flash Drive.

Just follow the directions below for your chance to enter and win!

Open to USA only, please.

***NOTICE: You MUST leave your email address in the body of your comment or make your email address visible in your profile. If I cannot contact you -- you can't win! If your profile is set to private and your email is not visible, your entry will be discarded.***

Please leave a separate comment for EACH entry!

MANDATORY ENTRY: Visit Wholesale Keychain and tell us another keychain you'd like to have, please leave a link to that item!

ADDITIONAL ENTRIES:

1. Tell us which of the two keychains reviewed you'd like to have if you win!

2. Follow Gathering My Roses PUBLICLY via Google Friend Connect (Located on the sidebar)

3. Follow Gathering My Roses via Facebook Networked Blogs (Located on sidebar)

4. Become a fan of Gathering My Roses on Facebook (link on Sidebar!)

5. Follow @GeorgiaMist on Twitter

6. Tweet about this contest (no more than twice daily, please!)
Win a Keychain from Wholesale Keychain & Gathering My Roses! @GeorgiaMist Ends 8/14/10 http://bit.ly/9VhEGK

7. Grab our button and post it on your sidebar or favorite's page!

8. Enter another contest on our blog and then come back and tell us which one.

This contest will be open from Friday, July 30th until Monday, August 16th. Winner will be announced on Tuesday, August 17th.

DISCLOSURE: We received complimentary Keychains for the purpose of review. We were under no obligation to review this item. We did not receive any monetary compensation. The opinions expressed herein are our own and based on our own personal use of and experience with the item.

The Fire, the move, and other things...

We had a fire -- small but enough to cause us to move to temp housing. Not fun.

So, we were without internet for well over a week. As you can imagine, I am very behind on my reviews and giveaways and I am deeply, sincerely sorry for it.

I'll be choosing the winners of the Breast Cancer Necklace shortly and contacting the winner. I will be extending the other two contests until Monday.

Please bear with me as I get back on track.

Terri (GeorgiaMist)