Contest loving, frugal living family

We're a family living on Vancouver Island & we love contests. We also love living a frugal life & enjoy finding the best deals to help save us money.

Friday, January 27, 2012

Beauty Tidbits New Year Giveaway

"One lucky reader will win these:
  • Mineral Fusion Intense Hydration facial cream
  • Clinique acne solutions clear skin system
  • Julep nail vernis in Michelle
  • Julep nail vernis in Whitney
  • Revlon Colorburst lipstick in Peach
  • Revlon Satin eyeshadow single in Polished Bronze
  • Revlon nail enamel in Ruby Ribbons
  • China Glaze nail lacquer in Go crazy Red
  • Palladio lipstick in Fantasy pink
  • Sally Hanson ultimate shield fortifying base & top coat
  • Lipcotz lip balm SPF 45
Plus a YBF skincare lip area anti-aging cream (sample sized) and a bunch of other samples"
Enter here:
"Details:
  • Open to residents of US and Canada only. If you’re under 18 you must have your parents consent  to enter.
  • Just fill out the Rafflecopter form below to enter the contest.
  • The winner will be contacted by email and will have 2 days to claim their prize or an alternate winner will be selected.
  • Giveaway ends on February 11, 2012. The winner will be chosen shortly after giveaway end date."

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Sunday, January 8, 2012

in words and pictures: Miniature Gardens: Shell-Potted Succulents

This is a great idea!

in words and pictures: Miniature Gardens: Shell-Potted Succulents: Last year swirled around me like a wind storm. Like every year before it, 2011 was filled with great, joyous highs, somber lows, proud acco...

Friday, January 6, 2012

Makeup lovers -> Beauty Crazed Canada is giving away lots of great goodies!

Here's what's up for grabs:

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture Golden Lustre in Bronze Persepolis and Yves Saint Laurent Eye Shadow Duo in Silver Moire/Flannel Black

Maison Lancôme Blush - because it's the freaking cutest thing ever!shu uemura Eyelash Curler -  because it's only the best one in the whole world according to some!

Lise Watier Festive Palette Eyeshadow Trio and Mascara in Soleil - because the palette sparkles and everyone needs things that sparkle!

Victoria's Secret Party Perfect Makeup Kit - because good things DO come in small packages!

eos Lip Balm in Passion Fruit - because things that are round are fun!

Maybelline Baby Lips Lip Balms in Cherry Me, Pink Punch and Peach Kiss and

Kiss My Face Lip Balm Tempting Trio Pack - maple sugar, orange vanilla and mochamint - because we want your lips to be super kissable!

Dior Diorskin Forever Compact in Honey Beige and Dior Rouge Dior in Angelique Beige- because everyone wants to look flawless!

Marcelle Fantasia Eye Shadow Quad Palette in Fairytale Mix - because it's way too cute for you to not have one!

Honoré des Prés fragrance samples of the entire line - because it's hard to decide exactly how you want to smell!

Diva Derme Brow Extender in Diva 1 Caramel Blonde

Sleek MakeUP Brow Kit in Light - because brows are the new black!

Tarina Tarantino Dollskin Cheek Blush in Neapolitan Lane - because who doesn't want dollskin?!

mark. Main Squeeze Lip Gloss in Honey Squeeze and mark. Earn Your Metal Liquid Shimmer Eyeliner in Silverado

Avon Super Shock Eye Liner in blackened metal and Avon Super Extend Eye Accents Mascara in black topaz

Vasanti Lipstick in Luxembourg and Liquid Liner in Cleopatra nestled together in a hot pink clutch - because, well because it's in a pink clutch and what's not good about that?!GOSH Eye Dust in Clay and Soil

Pur Minerals On the Go Lip and Eye Trios

L'Oréal Colour Riche Lipstick in Raisin Rapture, L'Oréal Infallible Lipstick in Unending Kiss and Ravishing Red, L'Oréal Voluminous Million Lashes Mascara in black and L'Oréal Color Infallible Eyeshadows in Forever Pink, Unlimited Sky, Time Resist White, Flashback Silver, Bronze Divine, All Night Blue, Burning Black and Permanent Kaki

Hard Candy Eye Def Glitter Eyeshadow in What Sandy Says Goes and Hard Candy World Balmination Glossy Tinted Lip Balm in Fishnet

Cake Flavoured Lip Gloss in Gold Glimmer

Nicole by OPI Nail Polish in Kim-pletely in Love and It's All About the Glam

Smith Farms Lip Tint

It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer in Neutral Medium

The Body Shop Extra Virgin Minerals Loose Powder Foundation in Natural Vanilla

Sephora Beauty To Go Brush Set

Lisa Hoffman Variations Fragrance Roll-ons

Thursday Plantation Trea Tree Liquid Filled Cotton Tips

And a whole bunch of samples: Lancome Genifique, Cils Booster XL and Tresor Midnight Rose, M. Asam Vino Gold 24h Moisturizing Antioxidant Cream, Magic Fini and Perfect Teint, Nine West Love Fury, Mereadesso Face + Neck Toning Gel, Julep SPF 30 Hand Cream and Age Defying Hand Brightener

GOOD LUCK!

Free Papermate Inkjoy Pen - only for Canadians

http://freeinkjoy.com/freeinkjoy/index.asp
They are giving away 5,000 pens to Canadians.

Vancouver Island/BC: Win 2 pairs of tickets to the Victoria Bridal Fair

Visit the Victoria Explorer page to enter:

"The Victoria Bridal Fair is coming up on January 22, 2012 at the Crystal Gardens in downtown Victoria. This time of year is one of the busiest for engagements with Christmas and New Years the perfect setting to propose! If you are one of those who got engaged, hope to get engaged soon, have a wedding coming up soon, or just want to attend to help pressure the man in your life to propose, this is the contest for you. From flowers, to wedding-day transportation, and professional wedding planners to travel agents, not to mention all the creative extras (like photo booths and chocolate fountains!) Victoria Bridal Fair will have it all (groom not included). There will also be a grand prize wedding package valued at $15,000 up for grabs!
Tickets are $18 if your purchase online, or $20 at the door. But as you know, we love giving stuff away! Dennis from Bridal Events has been kind enough to offer our lucky readers 2 (two) pairs of tickets for two...."

Free calling within the US and Canada through 2012 from Google

Free calls within the US & Canada from Google.
http://gmailblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/free-calling-within-us-and-canada.html

Free Family Portrait Session from Sears - 1 per household

Print out the coupon & take it to your nearest Sears Portrait Studio to redeem.  Must be redeemed at the time of your session.  Offer expires end of March 2012.

http://www.searsportrait.ca/offers/default.aspx

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Tassimo: Anatomy of a Social Media Giveaway | Online Marketing and Social Media Marketing | Victoria BC | BWEST Interactive

A really good read from BWest
Tassimo: Anatomy of a Social Media Giveaway | Online Marketing and Social Media Marketing | Victoria BC | BWEST Interactive

Callista's Ramblings: GIVEAWAY: Rachel Rene Bath & Body Gift Set

Callista's Ramblings: GIVEAWAY: Rachel Rene Bath & Body Gift Set: You can see my review of Rachel Rene Bath and Body . The founder Christine has offered up a sampler pack like the one I reviewed for a giv...

Dino e Lucia: Win a Pretty Dress

Enter to win a beautiful dress of your choice from the Dino e Lucia shop for yourself OR for a little girl who you’d like to give a special Parisian party dress! SO MANY PRETTY DRESSES TO CHOOSE FROM!!! Eep. A winner will be chosen at random Tuesday, January 10, at 8pm PST. GOOD LUCK! BONNE CHANCE!


http://www.honeykennedy.com/2012/01/dino-e-lucia-win-a-pretty-dress

Brown Eyed Bell(e): GIVEAWAY - The Shine Project

Brown Eyed Bell(e): GIVEAWAY - The Shine Project: Happy New Year Friends! I am excited to kick of the new year with an amazing giveaway. I am super excited by this one as I absolutely ador...

Win Dr. Wayne Dyer's "Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life" Live Seminar 6-CD Set

Dr. Wayne Dyer's "Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life" Live Seminar 6-CD Set 
Based on his best-selling book, “Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life: Living the Wisdom of the Tao,” Dr. Wayne Dyer created a public television special with the same title. This live seminar is now available via a 6-CD set, where Dyer explains how to align ourselves with spirit through the practical teachings of the Tao Te Ching.

Mama Chocolates Leap Into Action Giveaway

This giveaway is sponsored by 33 awesome blogs.
Giveaway starts 1/5 at 12:00 am EST and ends 1/16 at 11:59 pm EST.

BC Residents: Win a VIP experience with the Canucks & Boston Pizza

Become the ultimate Canucks Fan with Boston Pizza's Fansformation contest and you and three friends could experience the game like never before. Win four tickets to the game, dinner at Boston Pizza, a chauffeured limo ride, head-to-toe Canucks swag, a behind the scenes tour and access to the post-game conference


Rules: http://canucks.nhl.com/v2/ext/pdf/20112012/Fansformation_Rules_and_Reg.pdf

Entry form: http://canucks.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=75100




Mom vs the Boys - Recommended Blog for Giveaways

Mom Vs the Boys is a family friendly blog which lists many Canadian friendly giveaways.  Check them out: