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5.19.2011

Buy a Great Pair of Glasses Without Breaking the Bank at GlassesUSA.com

GlassesUSA.com - Professional optics online
Did you know that almost 75% of Americans utilize some sort of vision correction? Wow! Now, imagine all the possible places you can shop for eyeglasses. I for one am a researcher and tend to scour every website to the end of the internet and back, and then ask my family and friends, before spending any money.

I have discovered that you can often find more budget-friendly prices by ordering eyeglasses online. One such site with inexpensive styles for both men and women is GlassesUSA.com. They even have a great selection of affordable sunglasses, designer glasses, and, my personal favorite, vintage eyeglasses.

Now, I understand that when you walk into a brick and mortar store you can try on several pairs of glasses frames and decide which pair fits your look and style the best. Well, GlassesUSA.com has a fun, interactive virtual mirror that allows you to upload a picture of yourself and "try" on the eyeglasses! I was entertained for a while just trying to decide which pair looked the best! You can try on as many styles as you like without the pressure of a sales person. Then you just sit back and wait for your glasses to be delivered to your door. Easy and convenient!

In addition to sorting through and trying on the various frames, I also took notice of how affordable the glasses were. There were frames starting as low as $38 with the designer frames carrying a bit larger price tag... although still affordable. Moreover, just for being a loyal reader, you can save 10% on your next order of eyeglasses at GlassesUSA.com with the code: Mommy10.

Plus, for a limited time you can take advantage of the "Get Ready for Summer Sale":
  • Buy any eyeglass frame and get a FREE upgrade to sunglasses with a tinted coating. No coupon code necessary- just select the "Color Tint" box when ordering for a $29.95 reduction in price.
  • Take $25 off any order of glasses with Transitions lenses with the code: Trans25
  • While supplies last
With this in mind, check out GlassesUSA.com and start saving on eyeglasses today!

**Disclosure: I received compensation via GlassesUSA.com for the sole purpose of this sponsored post. However, all opinions are my 100% my own.**

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5.17.2011

Review: CoverGirl NatureLux Cosmetics

NatureLuxe Gloss Balm

I am loving the reviews coming from BzzAgent! Recently I was given the opportunity to write about CoverGirl NatureLux cosmetics. I was sent a full size sample of the liquid silk foundation {Chamois} as well as a full size sample of the gloss balm. Being that I have never worn make-up myself, I handed it over to my oldest daughter to try and report back.

Now, she has never been a big fan of foundation, so she was a bit hesitant to put it on. After some time learning about the product she applied the foundation and experimented with how much and how to correctly apply it. Princess CJ found that it was very light, non-oily, and actually felt perfectly natural once applied. She liked the look of her skin and was quite pleased with the natural look the foundation gave her while concealing at the same time. Next, CJ tried the lip balm. She discovered that although it felt a bit heavy on her lips, it was a great lip stain and wore well on her.

Facts about the CoverGirl NatureLux line:
  • 3 out of 4 professional make-up artists would recommend the NatureLuxe Collection to their clients
  • 8 out of 10 professional MUAs agree NatureLuxe Silk Foundation provides a light, luxurious feel
Facts about the Silk Foundation:
  • Provides a smooth, silky feel
  • Contains refreshing cucumber water to help balance the creaminess on application
  • Made with hints of jojoba and rosehip extracts
  • available in 14 shades ranging from light to dark tones
  • Oil-free, SPF 10 and dermatologically tested
Facts about the Gloss Balm:
  • Combines the sheer color and shine of a gloss with the soft moisturization of a balm
  • Available in 16 versatile, beautiful shades
  • Formulated with SPF 15 for added protection
Follow CoverGirl on Facebook to keep up with their latest products!

**Disclaimer: As a Bzzagent I received a full size sample of both the COVERGIRL NatureLuxe Liquid Silk Foundation as well as a full size sample of the Gloss Balm. Opinion expressed here are strictly my own and are in NO way persuaded by the samples I received, Bzzagent, or COVERGIRL.**


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5.16.2011

Review: The Blog Bank

In the ebook, The Blog Bank, Stepfanie Cuevas shares her online experience with other bloggers on not only how to monetize your blog... but how to do so quickly and help pay the bills. I found the book to be very interesting and easy to read. I was able to work through each step with ease and follow along quite nicely. She begins by given the blogger a handful of tasks to make sure their blog is ready for monetizing and then jumps into the "paying the bills" parts. Although I already knew much of what was covered, I did find it relevant to many bloggers. Also, the book touched on several different areas of monetizing your blog and I felt like the information was well written and purposefully given.

The Blog Bank did an awesome job relaying the information for the audience it intended. I can not think of anything the author missed as far as monetizing your blog is concerned. I have read other books and website, as well as attended classes on the topic and this book was just as thorough, if not more, than most of those. I enjoyed the way each topic was given a level of difficulty, along with an idea of just how much time was needed to complete and what residual the blogger could see from the work. I could evaluate the time I was to spend on each task vs the money made and see where my payoffs were going to be in the end. Everything was well laid out and you, as a blogger, can really see how the plan will work to your benefit if you follow along. I recommend The Blog Bank to any blogger trying to find ways to put their blog to work for them!

**Disclaimer: I was chosen for this review by The Lady Bloggers and was provided a copy of the ebook to review free of charge. All opinions are 100% my own.**


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