Comment #5 – Victoria!!!

Congrats, Victoria! You have a full day of relaxation and pampering ahead of you and I have no doubt that you will enjoy your Glen Ivy spa package. Have a great time!

If you’re from Southern California, there is a good chance you’ve heard about Glen Ivy Hot Springs in Corona. Perhaps you’ve even had the pleasure of enjoying an afternoon relaxing in the mineral baths, saline pool, or had a spa treatment there as well. If not, let me tell you what you’ve been missing out on.

I’ve been going to Glen Ivy Hot Springs for a few years now and, as you can obviously guess, I’m a big fan. Set in the gorgeous desert-like setting of Corona, California, Glen Ivy Hot Springs offers a beautiful oasis to relax, enjoy time with friends, and get pampered. From minerals baths, lounge pools, the bath house, dry saunas and mud baths to the Grotto experience and the extensive menu of spa treatments, there are plenty of ways to relax and take some much-needed time for yourself. In addition, Glen Ivy also offers a fabulous restaurant with fantastic menu options (my personal fave is the roast chicken and pear salad).

Ready to hear about the giveaway yet?!?

The giveaway includes admission, lunch, Grotto services, and a 50-minute massage! The entire giveaway package is worth over $200.

The contest will end on Wednesday, July 6th. To enter the giveaway, please leave a comment below about why you need a day in paradise! For additional points of entry, you can do the following (please leave an additional comment for each point of entry):

• Follow Glen Ivy Hot Springs on Twitter and/or Facebook
• Follow AYMB on Twitter and/or Facebook
• Tweet this giveaway
• Post this giveaway on Facebook
• Blog about this giveaway

Although this giveaway is for a Southern California destination, the giveaway is not limited to Southern California residents only. Any legal resident of the U.S is eligible to participate.

Good luck!

Glen Ivy Hot Springs Spa
25000 Glen Ivy Road
Corona, CA  92883
58 miles from Los Angeles, 34 miles from Anaheim, or 87 miles from San Diego.

FTC Disclaimer: I was not monetarily compensated for this giveaway.

You’re the winner of the Eucerin body lotion and shower wash. I hope you enjoy these fabulous products as much as I have!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Eucerin giveaway!

Over the past week, I have used both products twice a day. The Calming Body Wash, which is made of natural omega oils, helps leave my skin feeling much more silky and smooth after a shower. The product is fragrance-free, which the Dude appreciates (he helped me review these items), and is safe for very sensitive skin and children. The Eucerin Calming Creme, which is made of oatmeal and glycerin, is one of the best body lotions I’ve tried. This unscented lotion goes on easily and without any residue. It feels luxurious on my skin and I’ve noticed that I don’t need to reapply lotion as much throughout dry days. This product is also safe enough for those with sensitive skin and for children ages 2 and up.

I’ve been incredibly impressed with both Eucerin products, so I’m thrilled to be able to share these products with one lucky reader.

Would you like to try a Eurcerin Calming Creme and Calming Body Wash? To enter this giveaway, please leave a comment below. If you have any tips on how to care for your skin during dry and/or cold seasons, please share! For additional entries, you may do the following:

• “Like” Eucerin on Facebook
• “Like” AYMB on Facebook
• Follow AYMB on Twitter
• Subscribe to this blog
• Tweet/Blog/FB this post

Please leave an additional comment per entry. This giveaway is open to U.S. Residents only. The giveaway will end on Tuesday, March 1st and the winner will be announced on Wednesday, March 2nd. I will select a winner via www.random.org.

Good luck!

FTC Disclaimer: Any ideas or opinions expressed in this review and giveaway are mine and have not been influenced by free products or compensation. I received one Eucerin Calming Creme and one Eucerin Calming Body Wash for review. I was not otherwise compensated for this review.

Congrats, Danielle! I hope the emergency kit helps you and your family get started on emergency preparation. Also, enjoy the Target gift-card!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Resolve to be Ready giveaway. Please make sure to visit and fan the NY Office of Emergency Management Facebook page to help you and your family get as prepared as possible should disaster strike.

AYMB is now on Facebook. Click here to fan!

Emergency kit giveaway

Earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, blizzards, fires, and other disasters happen all the time. We can’t always avert disaster, but we can be as prepared as possible.  No matter where you live, the New York City Office of Emergency Management (OEM) wants you to be educated and ready for if and when disaster strikes. OEM would like to encourage people to Resolve to be Ready this year, and prepare themselves for an emergency by taking three steps:  Make a Plan, Get a Kit, Be Informed.

On OEM’s Facebook page you can find more information and even take the first step in making a plan by selecting and sharing your own meeting place using the Get Ready NYC: My Meeting Place Facebook application.  There are other great features on the OEM Facebook page, including downloading the Resolve to Be Ready preparation calendar. The calendar contains quarterly, monthly, and weekly reminders useful for everyone to help prepare them for emergencies, large and small, throughout the year. Facebook users can also submit photos on OEM’s Facebook page, showcasing how they are prepared for emergencies, obtain information on how to get your kids involved in preparing for an emergency, and watch videos for preparation tips.

Giveaway!

OEM is giving one of my readers an emergency preparedness starter kit, which includes a $25 Target gift card, first aid kit, batteries, flashlight, and protein bars. This giveaway will run until Tuesday, January 25th and is open to U.S. residents only.  Leave a comment below for one entry. For additional entries, please follow AYMB on twitter, “like” AYMB on Facebook, retweet this post, or post on your blog or Facebook page. You may leave an additional comment for each extra point of entry. I will select a winner on Wednesday, January 26th via www.random.org.

If there is only one resolution you make this year, it should be to get as prepared as possible should disaster strike. It could make all the difference in the world.

FTC disclaimer: This giveaway was furnished by the NYC Office of Emergency Management in partnership with the Ad Council. I was not compensated for this post. Any thoughts or opinions expressed in this post are mine and have not been influenced by prizing or compensation.

Congrats, Monica! Please contact me here so I can get your contact info!

There is a 3-day sale going on this weekend (Dec. 10-12th) across all Whole Foods Markets in Southern California. With the holidays upon us and festivities in full swing, Whole Foods Markets is offering a variety of ways to make it easy to celebrate.

Need some ideas for a side dish to bring to a holiday party or a hostess gift? Here is a sample of some of the specials going on:

• Mini Dungeness Crab Cakes are 10 for $10 (regularly $1.59 each)
• Organic 100% Grass-Fed Ground Beef will be $4.99 per pound (regularly $7.99 per pound). Here’s an easy recipe for Beef and Quinoa Meatballs!
• Wild Caught, Frozen, King Salmon Filet will be $15.99 per pound (regularly $22.99 per pound). Impress your family and friends with this simple recipe for Grilled Salmon Spread with Fennel and Chives

Everyone brings wine or champagne for the host/hostess. Instead, gift something different and eco-friendly like reusable Sigg Bottles, which will be marked 50% off.

One great feature about Whole Foods Markets is how easy is it to order holiday menu items online. I know, because I order my turkey online from Whole Foods every Thanksgiving! If you’re in Southern California and would like to sample some of their prepared holiday dishes before ordering, all SoCal Whole Foods will be offering a tasting event this Sunday (Dec. 12th) from Noon- 3pm. Don’t miss out!

As a special treat to my readers to help prepare for Whole Foods holiday grocery shopping, Whole Foods Markets has generously offered one of my readers a $10 gift card. To enter the give-away, just leave a comment below and let me know what you enjoy most about the holidays. For additional entries, you may: subscribe to AYMB, tweet this post, or post on your Facebook page.  Please leave an additional comment for each entry.

I will select a winner on Tuesday, December 14th via www.random.org.

Good luck!

FTC Disclaimer: I was not compensated by Whole Foods Markets for this post or give-away.

Congrats, Rita! I hope you enjoy reading with the Literati as much as I do. Please e-mail your mailing info through my contact page.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Sharper Image Literati e-reader give-away!

(entry for the Literati giveaway is now closed)

I have been waiting to get an e-reader ever since I first learned of their existence. However, I really didn’t want to spend money on an expensive e-reader that didn’t have color. So I waited.

And waited.

Until now…

The new Literati e-reader by Sharper Image is here. And it’s in color!

Why do I care so much about color? Because I want to read my magazines in color. I want to see the pictures in my cookbooks in color.  But, most importantly, I want to read my son’s favorite children’s books with him in color. Most e-readers are black and white because they use e-ink technology, which also means there is no back-lighting. The Sharper Image Literati uses a back-lit LCD screen, which not only means it can display color content but that you can also read in the dark.  There will be no need for a book-light! This is good news for any late-night readers that don’t want to disturb their partner while they sleep (*raises hand*).

I like my gadgets to not only work well, but to be stylish and easy to carry around. The Literati is sleek and small enough to throw into my purse. What I also love is that the Literati comes with a simple, but effective, free case. I always hate buying an expensive gadget and then have to go out and buy a separate case to protect it.

The Literati is also simple and easy to use. Unlike other e-readers that are really more like tablet computers, this one seems purposely simple. What that means is that when you turn it on, you get a bookshelf.  Period.  You don’t get a set of icons and unnecessary features. Another bonus is that this device synchronizes with your other devices. As described in the 4th video on this page , if you’re reading a book on your Literati and stop on page 20 you can start reading on your smart-phone right where you left off.

The Literati, which is powered by the online bookstore Kobo, comes with 150 free books (25 pre-loaded and 125 available when you log-in), including many great classics that every reader should have in their library. You can read for weeks before even having to visit the built-in wireless bookstore! But, when you do, you will have access to a store with over 2 million titles. The Literati also has a built-in dictionary, which I really appreciate. Hey, not everyone was an English major in college.

The Literati’s original price is $159, however, good deals can be found (especially this Thanksgiving week.). I’ve read that Kohl’s will have a Black Friday special for the Literati at $100 (after a $30 rebate). If you’re not willing to fight the crowds, check out the web for other good deals. Either way, the Literati is a lot less expensive than the $250 color Nook.  In addition, you can find a Literati at nearly every major department store, such Macy’s, Kohl’s, JC Penney, Best Buy, and Bed, Bath & Beyond.

If you want more info on the Literati, make sure to check out the Literati website or the Literati Facebook page. And, if you stop by the Facebook page, make sure to play the fun and highly addictive Literati Title Search game. I’ve already spent way more time than I care to admit playing it.

Want the chance to win a Literati e-reader? Just leave a comment below. For your first point of entry, please share what book you’re looking forward to reading on the Literati. For additional entries you may:

• Subscribe to AYMB via e-mail or RSS feed
• Follow AYMB on twitter
• Tweet this post or post a link of this review to Facebook.

Please leave an additional comment for any other point of entry. This give-away is only open to U.S. residents.

I will select a winner on Tuesday, December 7th via www.random.org and will post the winner on Wednesday, December 8th.

Good luck!

(check out the Literati commercial below)

FTC Disclaimer: I was not monetarily compensated for this review. The kind folks behind the brand new Literati e-reader generously provided an e-reader for my review and one for the purpose of a give-away. In the spirit of a fully honest disclosure, I was introduced to the Literati from someone I know who works with the manufacturer. However, as with any other review and give-away I offer my readers, no free product or compensation influences my reviews. I stand by the products I endorse and all opinions expressed are my own.