I Went Bare-Faced with #EclosGoBare!

Do you know what's harder than having problem skin? The answer: growing up in a family of women with flawless skin.

My mother and her mother both have amazing skin. Neither of them wear make up and they don't need to. I, on the other hand, have struggled with acne and blemishes since I hit puberty. I have a cadre of cosmetic products to hide behind such as concealer and corrective foundation.

But what I want more than anything is to have the confidence to go make-up free. My wish was granted when Eclos beauty products reaches out to me with the Dare to Go Bare 2-week skin care challenge. I said yes because my skin has been a wreck from stress and hormones (Aunt Flo came back after I weaned Desmond).

You know I am a stickler for what I put on and in my body, but I didn't have to worry with Eclos. Their products are free of parabens, sulfates, synthetic dyes/fragrances, mineral oil or petroleum. Eclos is an anti-aging skin care regimen formulated with Apple Stem Technology extracted from a rare Swiss Apple. FANCY! I have been using the skin prep Cleanser, moisture therapy Regenerative Cream and HydraPrimer SPF 30 religiously for the past two weeks and the results are amazing! See for yourself:


Not only is my skin clearer, the texture of my skin is unbelievably soft and bonus: the dark circles under my eyes are less visible! I did not put on a drop of make up to go to work today, and I do not feel self-conscious. I feel like I am putting my best face forward!

Eclos is available for purhase through online retailers such as Amazon, Target and Walgreens. Become a fan of Eclos on Facebook. 

I was given a free product or sample because I am a Klout Influencer. I am under no obligation to receive the sample or talk about this company. I get no additional benefits for talking about the product or company.

Enter to Win $74 Worth of Prizes in the #GreenChristmas Gift Giveaway!

I have a couple of great green gifts for the eco-warrior on your holiday list! A ReUsies two-pack and a trio of Mira Mariu mineral makeup products!

Welcome to the Green Christmas Giveaway Hop, hosted by Happy Mothering, Going Green with Grizls and The Reynolds Mom. 50+ members of the Green Moms Network have come together to offer you tons of chances to win green-themed Christmas gifts! There’s sure to be something for everyone on your list. We hope you’ll discover some great new brands to add to your Christmas list too! Below my entry form, you'll see the other giveaways to enter as well as information about entering to win the Grand Prize!

My Prize Pack (US Only):

• ReUsies reusable snack and sandwich bags in your choice of design. $16 value! Read My Review.
• Mia Mariu Perfect Finishing Mineral Primer, Mineral Concealer and Mineral Cream Foundation in your shade. $58 value! Read My Review.

Our hosts are featuring 5 fabulous grand prize packages from these green and natural brands: For Your Bug-a-Boo, Blue Manatee Boxes, Bulk Herb Store, Snug Bug Diapers, Nosefrida, My Pretty Playhouse, Wonder Forge, Kelly Kits, Kerrific Online, LibreTea, Grounds for Change, Zulka Sugar, Justin's Nut Butters, Better Life, ReuseIt, Strawesome, generationMe, Soybu, Purely Gorgeous, A Mothers Design, Dr. Bronner's and Xmittens! Click here to enter the grand prize.
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Mira Mariu Cosmetics Review [Giveaway Coming!]

One of the hardest things I had to do when I adopted a green lifestyle was to give up my favorite brand of makeup. It was chock full of chemicals that were bad for my skin and the environment. I stopped wearing makeup for awhile until I learned about natural and organic cosmetic lines.

Mira Mariu is a natural cosmetics line that uses Bontical-based formulas. The company was kind enough to send me several of their Perfect Finishing mineral makeup products: Mineral Primer, Mineral Cream Concealer and Mineral Cream Foundation. The makeup does contain some natural plant ingredients like Camellia Sinesis Leaf (White Tea) Extract, shea butter and aloe, but they also include parabens (a controversial synthetic preservative).

Now let's talk about efficacy of the makeup. I cannot tell a lie...it's amazing! The primer is the key to a smooth makeup application. The concealer hid the dark circles under my eyes and a couple of dark spots on my cheeks. The cream foundation matches my skin tone perfectly and didn't leave that line of demarcation between my jaw and neck. I was left with a smooth canvas that I really liked! If only Mira Mariu switched to a natural preservative, then I would be in complete love.


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Buy It: Mineral Primer, $20. Mineral Cream Concealer, $15. Mineral Cream Foundation, $23. Visit Mira Maiu's online store to shop!

Win It: Come back November 28-December 7 for your chance to win this trio of Mia Mariu cosmetics (in your shade) in the Green Christmas Giveaway Hop. Hint: leave a comment for extra entries!

I received this review opportunity through Tomoson.com.

#FallGreen Giveaway: clickR Day Brilliant Lotion w/ SPF 15

Fall is here and the leaves are starting to change, but we can still celebrate being green in other ways! Welcome to the Fall Into Green Giveaway Hop, hosted by Happy Mothering and Happy Green Mama through the Green Moms Network. Each participating blog is hosting a green or eco-friendly giveaway worth at least $25. You can find the list of participating blogs at the bottom of my post. 

My giveaway is for a 1.7 fl oz. jar of clickR Day Brilliant Lotion with SPF 15 (a $45 value). It is formulated with plant-based ingredients. ClickR's skin care line is so green that it positively glows and so will your skin! Read my Review.
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We also have a fabulous Grand Prize for this giveaway hop, sponsored by Maggie Bags. Two lucky winners will each receive The Tote of Many Colors in The Fall of Leaves or Camo – Maggie Bags’ most eco-friendly bag! Made of super durable recycled seat belt webbing, this roomy tote will hold everything you need and want, even that extra pair of shoes! You can also get 25% off at Maggie Bags with code FallGreen good now through November 10 on their Premier Line!

Click here to enter the Grand Prize Giveaway.

#Spa4Ma Head-to-Toe Prize Package Giveaway

The 2nd annual Spa for Ma Giveaway Hop is finally here! I am so excited and exhausted! I worked overtime to secure some great products for my prize package. But TJ at Measuring Flower did all the heavy lifting in organizing this event by herself. So a round of applause for our hostess with the most!

Spa for Ma is basically a bunch of bloggers who teamed up to offer prizes to help Mom relax as the kids head back to school. Each is worth at least $50! After you've entered my giveaway, be sure to hop along to the other blogs to enter to win their prizes too. The hop runs from August 17-31 so you have plenty of time to enter them all. The linky is located at the end of this post.

There are grand prizes too!


Grand Prize #1 is $105 cash sponsored by SpringCoin. 

Grand Prize #2 is a Kindle Fire Package that includes a Kindle Fire, a cover of choice (up to $50) & a $50 Amazon gift card to buy books and what-not.


Enter the grand prize giveaways here.

My Prize Package is designed for head-to-toe relaxation: a pair of Hot Booties, a pot of CJ's Peppermint Cream Lotion, and a tube of clickR Hot Face Mask! Open to US residents.

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clickR Skin Polishing Kit | Mother's Day Give Away Event #gifts4mom

Everyone loves their mom and always wants to find the best gift to make her feel loved and appreciated. The must-have gift I have found to share with you is the clickR Skin Polishing Kit to help mom's face radiate that inner beauty and love. After you enter my giveaway head over to Makobi Scribe to see her mothers day gift ideas worth over $3000. Then stop by Sason & Pobi to enter the grand prize drawing of a Toshiba 32SLV411U - 32" class 720p 60Hz TV/DVD Combo!

I admit that I have not been taking really good care of my skin since I started taking care of a newborn again. I'm not getting enough sleep, my body is going through hormonal fluctuations and my face was starting to show it until I received the clickR Skin Polishing Kit. I have been using the clickR Daily Dermabrasion Wash (review here) and Vanishing Mist (review here) for several months with much success, so I had high expectations for this kit. It did not disappoint!

The kit comes with these products:

• Pearl Wash – a smoothing, tightening cleanser that evens skin tone, balances PH and improves treatment absorption and moisture retention
• Vanishing Mist - spritz on after cleansing with Pearl Wash to clear blemishes and refresh pores
• Diamond Dust Skin Polisher – a skin resurfacing serum that maximizes your skin's immune function and regeneration with precious ingredients like diamond dust, silver, and gold

After two weeks of using the Skin Polishing Kit, my face has been restored to it's former brilliance. Really! It is is no longer dull and dry and those pesky postpartum pimples have cleared up.The Pearl Wash is like lotion and contains tiny scrubbing beads, and it rinses clean. My favorite is the Vanishing Mist for its corrective properties. I guess my skin likes precious metals and gemstones because my face drinks up the Diamond Dust Skin Polisher.

Get amazing, radiant skin like this!

The thing I love most about clickR is that it is safe and effective for women of all ages and skin types...just read the rave product reviews from teens to silver-haired divas on their website. Plus, it is an environmentally-friendly skin care line. ClickR is my skin care brand for life!

Buy It: Purchase the clickR Skin Polishing Kit online at clickr.com for $70.00 (it's really valued at $95) or at Amazon.com or Beauty.com

Win It: Win a Skin Polishing Kit for Mother's Day! Open to US Residents only.

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$57 in Prizes for Green is Beautiful Event Feb. 20-28! #greenbeauty

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Welcome to the Green is Beautiful Giveaway hop hosted by Happy Mothering! Our team of green bloggers have joined forces to bring you this event filled with prizes that will GREEN your beauty regimen. After you're done entering my giveaway, please visit the other blogs, which you'll find listed below the Rafflecopter form. Good luck!


I have two amazing prizes (US only)...

Prize #1:Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil Hair Treatment ($25 value)
This glass pint contains the answer to dry scalp and brittle hair. Virgin coconut oil is an excellent hair conditioner and is 100% pure and natural. I even use it on my skin as a pre-shower moisturizer.  Read my REVIEW POST.


Prize #2: clickR Skin Care Vanishing Mist ($32 value)
From the brand that put the kibosh on derma drama, the clickR Vanishing Mist is a must in your skin care arsenal! It's effective without harsh ingredients and completely vegan. Read my REVIEW POST.


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Tropical Traditions Organic Coconut Soap: Review + Giveaway

When I turned *cough* 35 last May, I began thinking seriously about skin care. I realized that while I am not getting any younger, my skin can still reflect a youthfulness if I took good care of it. For me that means watching my diet, drinking lots of water, and using skin care products that nurture healthy skin and help prevent premature skin aging. 

I've talked a lot about moisturizers and lotions, now I am going to focus on bath soap. I used to think that my "natural" shower gel was the bomb until I read the label and discovered ingredients like sodium lauroyl lactylate, benzyl alcohol, and fragrance. Sounds scary! 

There are two ingredients in Tropical Traditions Scented Organic Bar Soaps: saponified virgin coconut oil, and organic tea tree essential oil. You can enjoy richly-scented soap without artificial perfumes. Most importantly, you can enjoy a bath or shower without the drying effects of skin-drying chemicals!

I have always treasured my showers as a time to pamper myself and now my skin feels 100% renewed thanks to Tropical Traditions Scented Organic Bar Soap.

Buy It: Tropical Traditions Scented Organic Bar Soaps retail for $6,95 (now on sale for $5.50!). Please use my affiliate links:
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Win It: Tropical Traditions is giving one Marlie and Me reader one lavender and one tea tree organic coconut bar soap ! Thanks Tropical Traditions! Giveaway ends December 17, 2011 at 12:01 am EST.

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Green Christmas Giveaway Blog Hop: Eco-Friendly Stocking Stuffers-US

Welcome to the first annual Green Christmas Gift Giving Guide giveaway hop hosted by Home Grown Families and Just My Everyday Life.

Marlie and Me is happy to be participating with over 60 other awesome sites to show you many ways that you can have an Eco-Friendly Holiday season!

My prize package of eco-friendly stocking stuffers includes:

• a set of five (5) 100% Organic Lip Moisturizers from Tropical Traditions valued at $34.50. They make great stocking stuffers! Read my sponsor spotlight for full details.

•  a $20 gift certificate to Dainty Hippo esty shop, the place for accessories, bags, and home decor to brighten your life. Someone on your holiday gift list is sure to love something from Dainty Hippo!

One Winner Takes All!

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Tropical Traditions Moisturizing Cream Review + Giveaway

I have great news for dry skin sufferers...there is a moisturizing cream that is 100% natural, effective and affordable. I'm talking about Tropical Traditions 100% Pure Moisturizing Cream. It is made with virgin coconut and palm oils that are rich in antioxidants and Vitamin E. 

The Organic Moisturizing Cream comes in unscented, lavender, citrus, baby silk, peppermint and arnica. I chose the arnica scent, which smells a little like licorice.I rubbed it all over and it left my skin feeling so silky. Everyone in my house used it, so it only lasted three weeks. Tropical Traditions should make a family-size jar. This stuff is magic!

Buy It: Tropical Traditions Organic Moisturizing Cream retails for $19.50 (now on sale for $12.99-$14.50!)

Win It: Tropical Traditions is giving one Marlie and Me reader an 4 oz. jar of Tropical Traditions 100% Pure Moisturizing Cream (winner's choice of scent)! Thanks Tropical Traditions! Giveaway ends October 11, 2011.

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#Spa4Ma Giveaway Hop Is Here! (US)

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The Spa for Ma giveaway hop is finally here! This event organized by Measuring Flower and Graphoniac was created to offer great giveaways that will help moms relax. From August 18th to 31st blog readers can enter to win some awesome prizes by hopping from one blog to the next through the linky list. So after you enter my giveaway, scroll to the bottom of this post for a list of all the participating blogs that are offering giveaways during this hop. Enter as many as you can!

It's time to unveil the Spa for Ma prize package at Marlie and Me...One Winner Takes All!

Jaxx Candles Wax Warmer With Melts Read Sponsor Spotlight	$30 to spend at evaelena recycled jewelry Read Sponsor Spotlight
Tropical Traditions Skin Exfoliator Read Review Post	Sample Box of GreenTeaDAILY Read Sponsor Spotlight

Plus, I am sponsoring a $25 Bath & Body Works Gift Card!

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Christmas in July Giveaway Hop!

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Santa Claus is coming to town!

Christmas in July is finally here and I have some amazing gifts to give thanks to some very special elves!

The theme for my giveaway is Bath and Beauty because every woman deserves to look and feel her best. Beauty comes from taking care of yourself inside and out, so check out these prize packages I put together to pamper you!

#1 Queen of the Nile: Jewelry Bar Necklace & Celadon Road Body Butter (US only)
Jewelry Bar is quickly becoming the online destination for fashionistas in search of hot and haute accessories. This stunning necklace reminiscent of the legendary Cleopatra. Elizabeth Taylor would surely appreciate this piece!

Celadon Road independent consultant Angie Bechtold is committed to a Healthy Planet, Healthy You! Smother yourself in pure nourishment with this ultra hydrating moisturizer. Using only gentle, natural and Certified Organic ingredients, this body butter is more than just lotion, it’s a support system for what the body does best...keep you healthy!

#2 Mermaid Magic: Near the Willows Jewelry & Ginger's Garden Soaps (US only)
Near the Willows Jewelry designer Katie custom made this Sodalite necklace specially for the winner of this prize package! It's wonderful denim color makes it a perfect accessory to wear with a pair of jeans! Sodalite is said to help clear the mind for wiser thinking, to bring truth from ourselves and those around us, and helps you let go of control and be in a peaceful state. This week only, get 10% off your purchase with discount code: marlie10!

Irena from Ginger's Garden Soaps has been making hand-crafted skin care products for over 25 years. She is offering the winner a choice of four (4) soaps from her website. Her natural artisan soaps Take some time out and take a nice bath with quality handmade soap. You're skin will thank you for it!

Christmas in July is a giveaway hop hosted by Just Married with Coupons, Matter of Cents and Money $aving Michele. After you enter my giveaway scroll to the bottom of this post for a list of all 100+ participating blogs that are offering equally cool prizes during this week-long hop. Enter as many as you can!

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Tropical Traditions Organic Hair Oil Review + Giveaway

Ever since my recent trip the salon after a three-year hiatus I have recommitted myself to a hair care regimen. Does this mean that I am becoming vain glorious? No. Does this mean that I am seeking out and using the most pure and gentle products that will give me healthy hair? Yes! Yes! Yes! 

One product that I am loving right now is Tropical Traditions Organic Hair Oil. It is a light-weight oil that helps replenish hair's natural moisture while protecting it from harsh environmental elements. Amen to that! The Texas heat leaves my hair ultra dry so this hair oil has been a life-saver. I have been using it to hydrate my scalp, as a deep conditioner, and as a daily shine serum. It is magic in a bottle! And because it is organic, I feel comfortable using it on Marlie too. Some more about these organic hair oils from Tropical Traditions....

Tropical Traditions has formulated three different hair oils using our organic Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil along with other high quality organic oils known to nourish hair. Along with the base of organic Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil, we included organic jojoba oil, organic macadamia nut oil, organic rosehip oil, organic shea butter, and organic carrot seed oil in each formulation. Two of the formulations are scented with the highest quality organic essential oils available, imported from France: Rosemary and Lavender. There are no other ingredients besides these high quality organic oils: NO SILICONES, NO SULFATES, and NO ALCOHOLS.

Buy It: Tropical Traditions Organic Hair Oils retail for $28.00 (now on sale for $19.50!)

Win It: Tropical Traditions is giving one Marlie and Me reader an 8 oz. bottle of Tropical Traditions Organic Hair Oil (winner's choice of scent)! Thanks Tropical Traditions! Giveaway ends July 26, 2011.

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Indira Salon Review and Makeover Giveaway for Dallas Metroplex Readers

I confess.

It's been three years since a professional hair stylist touched my tresses. I can make excuses, but in reality none of it justifies neglecting my hair. So when I received the offer to visit Indira Salon in Carrollton for a review it was like being granted a wish by a genie.

I knew that my primary reason for going to Indira Salon was to perform a review of its services, but I was secretly hoping that I would meet a stylist who I could form a long-term relationship with, someone who would help me nurse my hair back to health. I am thrilled to report that both goals were accomplished!

I walked into Indira on a Saturday afternoon, nervous and slightly sweaty from the Texas heat (the climate here is murder on the hair!). I was immediately greeted with a big smile by the owner, Beth, who put me at ease with her Texas hospitality. She gave me a tour, offered me water, and seated me in the waiting lounge.

Indira is a full-service Aveda salon. I have been a big fan of Aveda for years because of their mission to provide products and services in harmony with nature.You know how this hippie mama feels about Mother Earth! Indira Salon embodies the Aveda concept from its intimate layout to its South Asian motif. Soothing Lite FM music softly pipes through the sound system. Everyone who works there is very friendly. The atmosphere is very relaxing. Noticeably absent was the smell of burning hair or harsh processing chemicals. I could tell I was going to have an awesome experience.

When I was introduced to my stylist Tishia, I knew instantly that I was in good hands. After Tishia sat me down in her chair, she explained the steps of the KeraGreen protein treatment I was getting. Then she gave me a shoulder and back massage! It's one of the complimentary perks with every hair service at Indira. Tishia washed my hair with a detox shampoo, blow dried it, applied the KeraGreen, and finally flat ironed it to seal in the moisture. I also received a trim and style.

My hair came out gorgeous! It was shiny, vibrant, and felt so healthy! I can go on and on about it, but you can see for yourself:

I am so happy with the results that I made an appointment to come back in August!

One more shot of my beautiful hair before I announce the giveaway...

One lucky lady in the Dallas Metroplex is going to win her own summer makeover courtesy of Indira Salon! This prize includes a color, cut, and makeup application. Sweet, huh?!

Giveaway ends 7/8/11 at 12:01 am EST. Use the Rafflecopter form below to record entries (click on Read More to load the entry form).

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CLOSED...72-hour Giveaway! $25 Celadon Road Green Products Gift Certificate {Earth Day Party}

Celadon Road is a social enterprise that asks its customers a simple question...what is your shade of green?

The company helps millions of people answer that question by offering the highest quality organic, eco-friendly and fair trade products for your family, your home and your everyday needs.

I had the pleasure of learning about Celadon Road from Angie Bechtold, one of the Independent Consultants through whom Celadon Road exclusively markets its products. Angie is one of those people who loves her job because she is her own boss, and she loves running a Celadon Road business because she believes in it.

One of the issues we talked about is the cost of living a green lifestyle and what a travesty it is that many organic products are too expensive for the average consumer. The beauty of Celadon Road products is that they are high in quality yet affordable, about the same price as conventional brands sold in mall boutiques.

Angie sent me the Pangea Organics French Chamomile with Sweet Orange & Lavender Hand & Body Lotion as part of a promotional campaign. I am gaga over this stuff. The first time I put on this lotion I said, "It smells so good, I want to lick my arms!" I cannot wait to take showers so I can slather myself with this lotion.

Angie can count me as one of her newest Celadon Road clients!

Buy It: Pangea Organics French Chamomile with Sweet Orange & Lavender Hand & Body Lotion is $20.00

Win It: Angie is offering a $25 gift certificate to spend on Celadon Road products to one lucky Marlie and Me reader! Thanks Angie!
Mandatory first entry: Visit Angie's Celadon Road site. Leave a comment with the name of a product you'd like to try.

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The Rules:

• This giveaway will end on 4/25/11 at 11:59 pm CST
• Winner will be chosen randomly from all comments posted using a random number generator
• The winner will be notified by email and have 48 hours to respond. Please make sure I can contact you either by having an email address visible on your blog profile or leave your email address in your comment(s).
• By accepting the prize, the winner is granting permission to be identified as such.
• The winner has one (1) month from the date of claiming the prize to report any problems (lost shipment, broken product, invalid gift code). I will not be responsible for resolving issues after this time.
• In the event the prize is not claimed in the allotted time another winner will be chosen. Giveaway is open to US only. Must be at least 18 years of age to participate. Void where prohibited.
• Entries that do not follow instructions or are falsified will be disqualified

CLOSED...Tropical Traditions Moisturizing Lotion Review and Giveaway

I have suffered from dry skin my whole life. When I was younger I used the popular, commercial brand lotions because I did not know any better. Then I learned about the toxicity of chemicals found in everyday health and beauty products and I switched to all-natural and organic.
Lotion was my one stumbling block. I have tried dozens of organic lotion brands, but there was always something that kept me from becoming a repeat customer. Some lotions were too light to penetrate my dry skin, some were scented too strongly and bothered by allergies, and some were too expensive for my budget. Like Goldi Locks, I needed a natural lotion that was just right.

I believe my search is over after trying Tropical Traditions Moisturizing Lotion in Citrus!First, let's take a look at the ingredients: purified water, organic virgin coconut oil, organic jojoba, emulsifying wax (plant based, no soy), grapefruit seed extract, and virgin palm oil. The scented varieties contain only organic essential oils. I love it when I recognize and can pronounce everything that I am about to put on my body!
The lotion is thick, but goes on smooth. My skin just drank it up! I apply it once after my shower and my skin is soft and glowing all day. Tropical Traditions Moisturizing Lotion is silk in a bottle!

Shop: Tropical Traditions Moisturizing Lotion normally retails for $21.00 for an 8 oz bottle, but is on sale for a limited time! You can also receive a complimentary copy of the Virgin Coconut Oil book with your first online order by typing in my User ID # 5632947 when selecting "Referred by a friend" under the "How did you hear of us?" drop down menu after you complete your account information. The book will be automatically added to your order. If you have problems, please contact customer service and someone will gladly help.

Win: One lucky Marlie and Me reader is going to win an 8 oz. bottle of Tropical Traditions Moisturizing Lotion in your choice of scent!
Mandatory first entry: Check out the Tropical Traditions Moisturizing Lotion page and leave a comment with the scent you'd choose if you wonAll extra entries listed below are worth one (1) additional admission into this giveaway. Please leave a separate comments for each extra entry you complete)Extra Entries for Supporting the Sponsor:

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The rules:

• This giveaway will end on 3/12/11 at 11:59 pm CST
• Winner will be chosen randomly from all comments posted using a random number generator
• The winner will be notified by email and have 48 hours to respond. Please make sure I can contact you either by having an email address visible on your blog profile or leave your email address in your comment(s).
• In the event the prize is not claimed in the allotted time another winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open to US/Canada. Must be at least 18 years of age to participate. Void where prohibited.
• By accepting the prize, the winner is granting permission to be identified as such.The winner's mailing address will be forwarded to the sponsor for prize fulfillment.
• The winner has one (1) month from the date of claiming the prize to report any problems (lost shipment, broken product). I will not be responsible for resolving issues after this time.
• Entries that do not follow instructions or are falsified will be disqualified