Whirlwind of Surprises: November 2011

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

World Vision Gift Catalog #Review: Thai Bracelet

I recently wrote about Macy's "Heart of Haiti" gift ideas, which are a wonderful way to buy gifts and help those in need. Here's another one of those posts that deserve extra notice. World Vision also has a gift catalog that can literally make a world of difference in many people's lives. Did you know that more than 800,000 people around the world were impacted by gifts last year through World Vision’s Gift Catalog that didn’t come with decorative paper or ribbon?

#Winners! Don't forget to enter giveaways...massive prizes!

Are you a winner? Take a look here:

One Stop Christmas Hop Giveaway: $430+ in prizes 12/06

Welcome to the One Stop Christmas Giveaway Hop where you can win a X-Box 360 over $325 in prizes! This time, its a little different. Everyone is going to enter on the same form but there's 2 prize packages. One for US only and one for US/Canada, so please remember to fill out the entry that asks you where you're from. Due to the combined prize pack form, the entry form's going to be a bit longer than usual. But, as you know, the more entries you do, the more chances you have! Let's move on and win some sweet gifts!

Release your inner Chipmunk or Chipette with this new game! Your little ones aren't the only fans of Alvin and the Chipmunks, right? Personally, I'm a fan of Theodore!! So cute! Chipwrecked comes for multiple gaming systems, including the Wii, Xbox, DS and so on but I received a copy for the Wii to review.

2011 #HolidayGiftGuide Prize Packs #Giveaway -2 winners US 12/11

Ready to win some Holiday Gift Guide prize packs? Up for grabs are 2 prize packs!

One Stop Christmas Hop Spotlight: #YourNovel.com #Review

A little part of us always wishes to be the hero or heroine in a book or a movie. With YourNovel.com, that easily becomes reality. YourNovel.com Inc. is the brainchild of husband/wife writing team Kathy M. Newbern and J.S. Fletcher, who together is the author known as Fletcher Newbern. They developed the concept and founded the company in 1992 and have written 20 of the 28 current novels available. Interestingly enough, when they aren't writing romance novels, they travel, visiting many of the exotic locations used as settings in their novels.

One Stop Christmas Hop Spotlight: #Sibu Beauty #Review

I've had the pleasure of trying out Sibu Beauty's Sea Buckthorn products and have been itching to try out the rest of the line. If you haven't heard of them yet, you're missing out. Take a look at my previous Sibu Beauty skin care products review to get caught up to speed.

Welcome to the Holiday Turkey Hunt Giveaway Hop where you can win a X-Box 360 and Kinect as well as a $250+ prize pack! Scroll down and enter here for the $250+ prize pack. Now, a little word from our sponsor for the grand prize!

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Happy #Thanksgiving and Redrawn #Winner plus new winners!

Happy Thanksgiving to my US blog readers! :) I wish you a safe and happy weekend with family and loved ones. I'm going to keep this post short since I worked long hours the past couple days and had to work today and tomorrow and I'd love to get a little time with my family too. So, let's get straight to the point, I received no response from the winner initially drawn for the Drenchers giveaway so I had to redraw a winner!

Macy's Heart of #Haiti Horn #Warrior #Bracelet #Review

I'm all for kind deeds, especially during the holidays so I'm proud to share with you some gift ideas that also give back. "Heart of Haiti" is a “Trade, Not Aid” initiative launched by artist and social entrepreneur, Willa Shalit, The Clinton Bush Haiti Fund and Macy’s.

Hopping for Your Honey Event -Sign ups open!

Couponing and Reviewing in Texas, If Only Life Could Be That Simple, Going Crazy!!Wanna Go??!!, and Whirlwind of Surprises will host their first ever “Hopping for Your Honey” giveaway blog hop!!

I travel a lot, sometimes for business, sometimes for fun...lately though, its always moving back and forth for business. Unfortunately, I also seem to have to move a lot which means I pack everything away. So, most of the time, I am at the maximum weight alotment for my suitcases. Worst thing is, I have packed it so full now, that most of the time when I lift it, I kind of have a fairly good idea if I'm in the 50-51 range. That's when I don't have a scale. If I have a scale, I'll weigh myself first then jump on with the suitcase. Its pretty tough work.

#Quixx Care System #Car Products Black Friday and Cyber Monday #Promotions

Have you heard of Quixx Care System products? They carry a variety of car care products and soon, we'll have a review and giveaway here, right here on WOS! Look forward to it! First things first, you know Black Friday and Cyber Monday are coming up and that means some pretty great promotions for everyone!

Well, fall is here, bringing with it football season and the fun of tailgating!! Kraft Foods has brought to my attention a very worthy cause which encompasses both food and football! Kraft Foods has started their campaign, "Huddle to Fight Hunger," and we would like your help in spreading awareness and helping out this great cause. Did you know in 2010, 17.2 million household, that's 1 in 7, were living in hunger? This holiday season, we would love for you to help these people out and we've got something in it for you too!

Earn free #cash and #prizes with #Superpoints!

Have you heard of Superpoints? I'm pretty new to the idea of Superpoints but I had heard some of my friends earning points, enough to redeem for a good chunk of cash already in the short time that they've been doing it. So, I decided to sign up myself.

#Winners! Events! Updated #HolidayGiftGuide

Are you a winner? I spy some repeat winners! Lucky! Take a look here:

Okay, even our pets deserve Christmas presents! Can't leave them out of the picture...so I was very happy to be able to review SmartBones, the raw-hide alternative that has all the benefits of raw hide but without the raw-hide chew. I can tell you now, my baby loves all sorts of chews...sometimes I wonder if she thinks her chew toys are edible as well...

I remember the Christmas that my mom bought my brother and I games. She had hid them somewhere and it was a hunt to find them. So, games really bring back warm memories. Continuum Games have a wide variety of Award-winning games and have sent me a couple adorable, yet portable games to review this holiday season.

#PhitGrip #PhitShop #Review: #Germ-free #Shopping

I don't know about you, but I've had plenty of experience with icky, sticky grocery cart handles. Its kind of gross. PhitGrip originally a grip for exercise machines and now they have a grip for grocery cart handles, called PhitShop. PhitShop is designed to protect you from those dirty handles.

Have you heard of Mouthman? It has a great history! Founded by Ross Valory, Original Member and Founder of the rock band Journey, Mouthman was a concept that was years in the making, literally. One day, on a short break from touring, Ross was visiting friends in Arizona, sipping coffee and "just hanging out" as his friend's kids were tearing around the house doing "JAWS". Translation: The kids were running through the house in a single line, arms crossed one over the other, elbows out front opening and closing in a chopping fashion accompanied with monster noises. Some 20 years later, this memory just popped"into his head and thought it would be cool if there was a shirt with a graphic on the sleeves that would form a face with a mouth that would open and close when you put your arms together! So, Mouthman, the animated apparel, was born! LOL, when I saw this site, I cracked up. Its awesome! This would be such a cool gift idea!

I've worked with Reviva Labs Skincare before and enjoyed their products so much that I contacted them again for this holiday season. Reviva Labs is a company with 38 years of experience in skincare dealing with skin issues ranging from acne to aging. Now, some people may afford to be able to go to professional aestheticians but if you're like me, Reviva Labs is my personal at home skin salon at reasonable prices.This time I was sent the Peptides & More Anti-Wrinkle Cream and Swiss Apple Stem Cell booster Serum to review.

#Aurorae Northern Lights #Yoga #Mat #Review

I love yoga mats. :) I'm not a regular yoga person, which I attempted to be a while ago but I still love these mats because I can do all sorts of fitness regimes on them. I dunno, lying on the cold, hard floor really isn't my thing so yoga mats are great for that. Aurorae Yoga had kindly sent me the gorgeous purple (Energy) yoga mat from their Northern Lights Collection for review.

This holiday, there's a new and eco-friendly cleaner in town. Take a look at JAWS Home Cleaners? They're the newest home cleaning products in the US. Refillable, reusable and all you have to do is add water.

Anyone need new headphones or looking for a ridiculously cool stocking stuffer? Coby's Jammerz Xtreme Deep Bass Stereo Headphones and Speakers is a sweet 2-in-1 combo that comes in some snazzy colors: blue, red, pink, silver, graphite, and black.