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Bullock's Buzz: September 2012

Sunday, September 30, 2012

Unreal Candy

It’s So Good It’s Unbelievable

     Another awesome BzzCampaign I am participating in is the Unreal Candy campaign!  If you are not familiar with BzzAgent, it is this great word of mouth marketing site where you can get products for free in exchange for sharing your honest opinion across your social network.  If chosen for a Bzz Campaign, they send you a Bzz kit that has full-sized samples of the product, a letter, an Official BzzGuide, sometimes coupons and more.  People are chosen for Bzz Campaigns based on demographics, so sometimes it might be awhile before you have a new campaign, and other times you may actually have 3 or 4!  It is a lot of fun and a great way to meet new friends, learn about new things and voice your opinion as a consumer.  Learn more and sign up today at https://www.bzzagent.com/index.jsp.

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     Unreal Candy is basically junk food without the junk!  It has no corn syrup, no partially hydrogenated oil, no artificial ingredients, no GMO’s (genetically modified stuff), no preservatives and a low Glycemic Index.  I wasn’t sure what to think of it when I first heard of it!  I am a huge candy fan, and couldn’t imagine how candy without the junk could possibly taste good!  Thanks to BzzAgent, I decided I would have to give it a try!
     For the Unreal Candy BzzCampaign I received a bunch of coupons including a couple of free product coupons and some BOGO coupons.  The day I went to get the Unreal Candy I actually lucked up as they were having a BOGO sale, so I was able to basically get it all for free!   I decided to buy one of each flavor made.
UNREAL 54: 
What They Say:  Candy coated chocolates with peanuts.  UNREAL 54 only has 16g of sugar to Peanut M&M®s 25 grams, 200 calories to the other’s 250, and more!  Compare the rest of the ingredients on the website!
What I Say:  Pretty darn good!  Definitely not as sweet as the other brand, but good!  Rich chocolate covering fresh, crunchy peanuts all covered with a candy shell.

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UNREAL 41:
What They Say:  Candy coated chocolates.  UNREAL 41 has only 19 grams of sugar to M&M®’s 31 grams! 190 calories to their 230, and more!  Compare the rest of the ingredients on the website!
What I Say:  Just as good as the other brand, just not as sweet!  A colorful, hard candy shell covering rich chocolate!

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UNREAL 8:
What They Say:  Chocolate caramel peanut nougat bar.  Again 17 grams of sugar compared to Snicker®’s 30 grams!  Compare the rest of the ingredients on the website!
What I Say:  Yummy!!  Rich chocolate covering lots of creamy, sweet caramel and chewy nougat and pieces of peanuts.  Again, not as sweet as the other brand, but still delicious!

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UNREAL 5:
What They Say: Chocolate Caramel Nougat Bar.  Only 19 grams of sugar compared to Milky Way®’s 35 grams.  Compare the rest of the ingredients on the website!
What I Say:  Rich chocolate covering chewy nougat and sweet, gooey caramel.  Not as sweet as the other brand, but still extremely good!

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UNREAL 77:
What They Say:  Peanut Butter Cups.  Only 11 grams of sugar compared to Reece’s® 21 grams!  Compare the rest of the ingredients on the website!
What I Say:   Rich chocolate covering a creamy peanut butter middle.  Again, not as sweet as the other brand, but still a yummy treat!

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     All in all I was pretty impressed!  I came in this campaign expecting to be disappointed ,and not to enjoy the candy at all!  Instead, I did enjoy it!  The only real difference as far as taste is the difference in the amount of sweetness!  It wasn’t that it was not sweet at all, in fact it is just sweet enough!  Plus the comparison between the ingredients is amazing!  You can find a more complete list of nutritional comparisons between UNREAL Candy, the other brand and a healthy snack when you click on each flavor candy shown on the UNREAL Candy website.  I am pretty sure you will be quite surprised!  I would be completely comfortable and very happy to let my children eat UNREAL Candy!
     UNREAL Candy can be found at a wide variety of stores across the country including CVS, BJ’s, Michaels, Kroger, Walgreens, Food 4 Less and others with many more coming soon!  Give it a try! It is simply unbelievable!  Be sure to check out UNREAL Candy on Facebook and Twitter so you can keep up with all the news and discover which candy they may UnjunkTM next!

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Saturday, September 29, 2012

Savvy Caddy “Won’t Break Your Back or Your Budget!”

The Savviest Wallet Around!

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     If there is one thing that annoys my husband more than anything, it is having a thick wallet (unfortunately not because of money, LOL) stuck in his back pocket.  In fact, ever since I met him, he has always removed his wallet from his back pocket before he even sits down!  Just for fun I offered to carry his wallet around with me to see how it felt for one day, and I can definitely see why he removes it!  It is akin to sitting on a smooth rock, not very comfortable at all, especially on the lower back and hips.  Plus, I was hyper-aware of this bulge over my already bulging bottom whenever I was walking around.  Trying to find one certain card among all the others, in those incredibly small and tight slots is near impossible!  And if your wallet is not kept super organized, with an assigned slot for each card, you will have a mess on your hands pulling out random cards until you come to the one you need!  It would drive me crazy dealing with that every day.  So, when I heard about the Savvy Caddy, I was immediately intrigued!
     Savvy Caddy was created by Alan Beckley after he grew tired of dealing with the same old wallet designs that seemed to present more problems than they solved.  He kept trying to find a slim wallet that was not only comfortable and non-bulky, but one where he could easily see and access all of his cards. The Savvy Caddy does exactly that! It is an amazingly slim, super simple alternative to the common wallet.
     Unlike bi-fold and tri-fold wallets, which fold all of the cards into a single pile, the Savvy Caddy is designed so it cuts the pile of cards in half and holds two separate piles instead of one.  So the wallet winds up being half as thick as a typical wallet, yet it can hold twice as many cards!  It is similar to a photo album in that all of the cards fit down into clear plastic pockets so that they are easy to see and easy to access.  There is also a billfold section for money like there is on a regular wallet.  

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     The Savvy Caddy is made from soft, durable genuine leather, and is available in two colors (brown or black) and four different styles:
Savvy Caddy SC-8 – the thinnest of the four, holds up to 8 cards, and has a billfold section
Savvy Caddy SC-16 – holds up to 16 cards, more cards than the average wallet, yet is thin and flexible, has a billfold part
Savvy Caddy SC-24 – holds up to 24 cards, has a billfold section for holding money, receipts, etc.,
Savvy Caddy SC-32 – the latest Savvy Caddy – holds up to 32 cards, has a billfold section and is still less than one (1) inch!
     I, or rather my husband, had the opportunity to try the Savvy Caddy SC-16 in brown.  As mentioned above, it can hold 16 cards plus money and receipts in the billfold part, and it is still incredibly thin!  The leather itself is a dark brown in color, very soft and durable, and it is well-stitched to last a long time.  It has four plastic sleeves, each of which have two “pockets” that can hold a total of four cards (2 per pocket). The plastic sleeves seem to be made of a thick, durable plastic which should hold up under a lot of use.  You will notice that there are these little “buttons” on the sides of the pockets, these are a patented feature and they prevent the cards from falling out no matter how many times you pull them in and put them back. There is also a billfold section for money, receipts and more. You know how I mentioned above that these wallets basically take the stack of cards and split them into two stacks?  Well over each stack (or section) there are also two flaps of leather that fold down in order to provide cover so others cannot see everything in your wallet when it is open (see pictures).
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 4 Sleeves Each of Which Hold 2 Cards                  Leather Flaps Fold Down to Cover Cards
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     The Savvy Caddy is around the same width as a typical wallet, but is a little longer.  My husbands wallet measures approximately 4” wide, 3” long and is close to 2” thick.  The Savvy Caddy measures  4” wide, 5” long and close to 1” thick full.  Although the Savvy Caddy is longer, it still fits perfectly in your back pocket, especially since it is so slim!

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      It is simply amazing how much this wallet can hold and still be so slim!  You can see from my pictures below how it compares to my husbands typical wallet in width, and my husband only has 11 cards in his wallet (two of which are paper, not plastic), while the Savvy Caddy has 16.  For the purpose of the pictures below, neither wallet has money in it, just cards.

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     Since my husband is the one that used the Savvy Caddy over the last few weeks, the following is his opinion.  At first it was a completely different feeling.  Since it is so thin, I kept feeling the urge to reach back and make sure the wallet was still there, especially after getting up from sitting down.  The length took awhile to get used to, but it still fit comfortably in my back pocket.  I love the fact that it does not feel bulky when walking around or sitting down.  I also love how organized it is, and finding any card is now a cinch.  Instead of either fighting to get cards out of slots that are too tight, or worrying about all of my cards falling out of slots that are too loose, I now can simply open my wallet, flip through the ‘pages’ and find exactly what I am needing.   I can then easily slide the card out and put it back in it’s place just as easily.  I do want to mention that when you first use the sleeves, they will be a little tight to start with, but that will ease with use.  As far as returning to using my old wallet, I have no urge at all.  Although it took a few days to get used to the dimensions of the Savvy Caddy, it was well worth it for the comfort and ease of use!
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DID YOU KNOW??
     Did you know that an article in the New England Journal of Medicine (Aug. 25, 1978) actually documented cases of what was referred to as “credit-card-wallet sciatica” as the pain resulting from sitting upon a thick wallet (over 1” thick) for extended periods.  Can you imagine how much worse it is in today’s society where almost everything is on a plastic card?! 
     Savvy Caddy can be purchased through the website and vary in price from $19.95 (SC-8) up to $34.95 (SC-32). All wallets come with a 30-day unconditional money back guarantee.  These wallets would make a perfect present for the holidays, too! So, say goodbye to those tight little slots that stretch out over time allowing all of the cards to slide out! And say goodbye to a thick, bulky uncomfortable and unorganized wallet, and say hello to the Savvy Caddy!
    Be sure to check out Savvy Caddy on Facebook and there is a funny video on YouTube which you can check out below!!


  

     One lucky Bullock’s Buzz fan will have a chance to win a Savvy Caddy SC-16 in black.  All you need to do is enter the Rafflecopter below, and please remember to do all of the mandatory entries or you will be disqualified!  This contest will begin at 12:01am EST and will end on Oct 7 at 12:01am EST.
GOOD LUCK!!

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I received this product for free for the purpose of review.  I was not compensated in any other way, nor am I under contract with this company.  All opinions are my own.

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Winner! A Wild Soap Bar! Was It You??

Didn’t win?  Try Again!  A List of Current Giveaways!

The winner has been selected for our A Wild Soap Bar giveaway!!

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Desiree Reilly!!!

 

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Didn’t Win?  Try Again!

We have so many awesome giveaways going on right now!  Check out the list below, then click the links and Enter to Win!!

Magic Tap Drink Dispenser:

http://www.bullocksbuzz.com/2012/09/the-magic-tap-automatic-drink-dispenser.html

MopTop Unruly Hair Travel Kit:

http://www.bullocksbuzz.com/2012/09/moptop-unruly-hair-care.html

Quantum Scale – A Revolutionary Scale

http://www.bullocksbuzz.com/2012/09/a-revolutionary-scale-quantum-scale.html

Madison at Main and Jellybean Rugs – Winner’s Choice of a Jellybean Rug:

http://www.bullocksbuzz.com/2012/09/jellybean-rugs-from-madison-at-main.html

Mia Mariu Prize Worth $53!  Anti-Aging Serum and Moisture Stick Gloss (winner’s choice of color)

http://www.bullocksbuzz.com/2012/09/mia-mariu-another-awesome-giveaway.html

5 Winners!!  30SomeWeeks All Natural, Hypoallergenic Deodorant, DeodoMom (choice of roll-on or jar)

http://www.bullocksbuzz.com/2012/09/another-awesome-giveaway-5-winners.html

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Friday, September 28, 2012

A Wonderful Smelling Bzz Campaign!

Glade Expressions


    

      I was one of the lucky people that were chosen for the Glade Expressions BzzAgent Campaign.  For those of you not familiar with BzzAgent, it is this awesome site where you can get products for free in exchange for your honest opinion, and sharing that opinion across your social networks. If chosen for a Bzz Campaign, they send you a Bzz kit that has full-sized samples of the product, a letter, an Official BzzGuide, sometimes coupons and more.  People are chosen for Bzz Campaigns based on demographics, so sometimes it might be awhile before you have a new campaign, and other times you may actually have 3 or 4!  It is a lot of fun and a great way to meet new friends, learn about new things and voice your opinion as a consumer.  Learn more and sign up today at https://www.bzzagent.com/index.jsp.

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    One of the most recent Bzz Campaigns was the Glade Expressions Collection.  For this campaign we were given a book full of awesome coupons which included a coupon for one free Oil Diffuser Starter Kit and one free Fragrance Mist Starter Kit, as well as many more $2 and $4 off coupons to share with our family and friends.  Both the Fragrance Mist Kits and the Diffuser Oil kits are available in four heavenly scents: Cotton and Italian Mandarin, Fuji Apple and Cardamom Spice, Lavender and Juniper Berry and Pineapple and Mangosteen.

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     For the Oil Diffuser Starter Kit, I choose both the Pineapple & Mangosteen and Lavender & Juniper Berry scents.  The Oil Diffuser Starter kits come with 1 diffuser card, one oil bottle and one decorative holder.  They come in 3 pieces and are very easy to assemble.  You simple take the card and push it into the top of the oil bottle until it clicks, then put the entire thing into the decorative holder.  At first I was skeptical about the scent lasting for 30 days, but it really does!  I like that the oil holder is no-spill, and that the decorative holder can go nicely with any décor in any room.

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Simply Snap Card Into Oil Bottle
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Compared to other air fresheners, the Lavender & Juniper Berry closely resembles the scent of pure lavender essential oil mixed with a slight hint of berry.  It is truly a relaxing scent!  The Pineapple & Mangosteen is a tropical, citrus-like smell, a fresh mix of pineapple and mangos!  Both do a wonderful job of keeping our home smelling fresh and clean!

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      For the Fragrance Mist Starter kit, I chose the Cotton & Italian Mandarin and the Pineapple & Mangosteen scents.  The Fragrance Mist Starter kit comes with a modern-looking holder that fits comfortably in your hand and is easily squeezed to release a fine mist of long-lasting scent.  Once the container is empty, you simply unscrew the cap on the bottom of the holder, push the empty can out, then insert a new one.
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     The Cotton & Italian Mandarin reminds me strongly of a fresh cut Mandarin orange mixed with freshly laundered clothes.  It is a light and clean smelling scent!  Like the Oil Diffuser, the Pineapple & Mangosteen is reminiscent of tropical pineapple and mangos, fresh and citrus-y!  I like the way this holder fits in your hand and releases the perfect amount of spray!  The scent quickly spreads through out the room and lasts for quite awhile! 
   All in all I really like both of the Glade Expressions air fresheners!  If I had to chose a favorite, I would say the Oil Diffuser as I prefer a long-lasting scent that you can just place down and leave it be, as opposed to one you have to spray.  My favorite scent is definitely the Lavender & Juniper Berry, although I like the others as well.  I would definitely recommend the Glade Expressions line to anyone who loves scent in their home!

  If you want to voice your opinion as a consumer, and receive products for free in exchange for your honest opinion, join me on BzzAgent.  I hope to see you there!  Keep reading Bullock's Buzz for even more awesome BzzCampaigns!


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Put It Away with Packaways

The Reusable, Collapsible Storage Solution

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     Holiday decorations, photos, memory books, clothes, dishes, baby clothes, other memorabilia the list goes on and on when it comes to the amount of stuff a person can collect.  Then you need some where and some way to store all of that stuff, and that can be a challenge!   Especially for me since I live in an apartment without much room and close to NO extra storage space. True, I could go to the grocery and get some plain, boring old boxes to use to hold everything, but that is not very attractive and certain insects love cardboard;  not to mention a lot of this stuff means a lot to me and I want to be able to pass it on to my own children some day, so I want to keep it in a sturdy, nice storage box!  This is where Packaways come in handy!

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Packaways are great storage solution containers.  They are made from heavy-duty, corrugated plastic and come in a variety of sizes and styles, each available in your choice of bright, cheerful colors.  Each container is lightweight, waterproof and has an innovative wipe-away end panel so you can change the label easily as needed.  Better yet, each Packaway is collapsible and very durable allowing you to use it over and over again!  If you no longer need to use it, simply fold it up and store it until the next time you need it.

There are 3 basic styles available:

Classic- available in 3 sizes – 12, 16 and 21 gallon – comes in white, pink, blue and green.

     - 12 gallon measures 21 1/2”L x 13 3/4”W x 9 3/8”H for $8.75 to $8.95 (depending on color)

     - 16 gallon measures 21 1/2”L x 13 3/4”W x 12 3/4”H for $9.20 to $9.50 )depending on color)

     - 21 gallon measures 21 1/2”L x 13 3/4”W x 16 1/2”H for $9.75 to $10.10 (depending on color)

Tote- measures 18 L x 13 W x 11-3/8 H (internal dimensions) and is available in white, pink, blue or green for $9.50 to $9.85 (depending on color)

Under bed- measures 36 L x 24 W x 6 H (internal dimensions)and is available in white, blue, pink or green for $18.55 to $18.95 (depending on color)

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    Collapsible and Reusable

     I had the opportunity to review two of the Classic Packaways, the 16 gallon (pink) and the 21 gallon (blue).  Both are incredibly durable and can hold tons of items.  They were both extremely easy to open up into box form, and have holes for handles, and lids that close.  I love the both the fact that they have wipe away writing panels for labeling and that you can easily break them down when not in use.  Plus, they are so bright and colorful instead of drab and boring! Another bonus, since they all have the same dimensions around the bottom (length and width), they can easily stack on top of each other without forming the ‘Leaning Tower of Boxes’!

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    Easy To Assemble: Just Push In From The Sides

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Sturdy and Capable of Holding Weight

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Closable Flaps To Make A Lid

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Have Wipe Away End Panels For Labeling You Can Change As Needed

     At first I was concerned about the amount of weight they could hold as I wanted to use the smaller one for hardcover books.  I was afraid the bottom might fall out since you don’t use tape to hold it closed, but the way they are designed to fold together on the bottom allows them to hold plenty of weight!

     My opinion?   Whether it’s in your home, an office or a dorm, Packaways are an excellent solution for storage, organization or even moving.  Sturdy, lightweight, waterproof, colorful, stackable, collapsible and reusable, what more could you want? Say goodbye to cardboard boxes, rolls of tape and leaning towers of boxes once and for all!  Get some Packaways!   They can be purchased through the Packaways website where you can also find some great ideas and tips for use.  Be sure to check out the Packaways page on Facebook too!

 

 

I received this product for free for the purpose of review.  I was not compensated in any other way, nor am I under contract with this company.  All opinions are my own. 

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Thursday, September 27, 2012

Another Awesome Giveaway! 5 Winners!!

30SomeWeeks DeodoMom All Natural Toxin-Free & Hypoallergenic Deodorant

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     Since we had such an amazing response to the review I did on the all natural, toxin-free, hypoallergenic deodorant, DeodoMom(http://www.bullocksbuzz.com/2012/09/30someweeks-toxin-free-hypoallergenic.html), 30SomeWeeks has generously offered to host a giveaway with 5, yes, 5 winners!  Each winner will have their choice of either the roll-on or jar of DeodoMom.  Remember, each one is enough to last for 3 months with average use!!  So, you know what to do! 

     Enter the Rafflecopter below, and be sure to do all of the required entries or you will be disqualified.  This is usually the first couple of entries before the rest of the Rafflecopter will open. 

     This giveaway will begin tonight at 12:01am EST and end on Oct. 4th at 12:01am EST!!  Have fun and…

GOOD LUCK!!!

 

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Mia Mariu! Another Awesome Giveaway!!

Winner’s Choice of Color of Hydrating Stick Gloss and Anti-Aging Brightening Serum!

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     You read my review the other day on those Mia Mariu products (http://www.bullocksbuzz.com/2012/09/mia-mariu.html) and you know that I absolutely love them!  That Hydrating Stick Lip Gloss and the Anti-Aging Brightening Serum are two of the best I have used.  I love them so much that I asked Mia Mariu to give you, my fans, a chance to win your very own Stick Gloss and Serum, so you could see how great they are for yourself!  They said YES!!!
     So….starting at 12:01am EST, Sept. 28 (that is tonight after midnight) you will have the chance to win both the Anti-Aging Brightening Serum and a Hydrating Stick Gloss, your choice of color, with a retail value of $53!!  Awesome!!  That makes for some super soft kissable lips and some beautiful, moisturized, radiant skin! 
     You know what to do!!  Enter the Rafflecopter below, and please, PLEASE fill out the mandatory entries!  These are the first 5 entries on the Rafflecopter (Like Mia Mariu on Facebook, Follow them on Twitter, leave a blog post comment, Boost me and follow Bullock's Buzz through GFC, Linky, email, etc).  If you do not, I will have to disqualify you, and unfortunately, I have had many winners chosen who did not do the required entries and they had to be disqualified!  Don’t let that happen to you! Do all the other entry options as well, and your chances to win increase greatly!!  This giveaway will end at 12:01am EST, Oct. 5th.
GOOD LUCK!!

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Winner Winner! We Have A Winner in our DEL SOL Giveaway!

Was it You???


Our awesome Del Sol giveaway has ended!  And the winner is…
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…KRISTY FRANKS!!
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Not the winner?  No problem!  We have so many great giveaways here on Bullock’s Buzz!  Check out the list below and enter to win!  Plus, we have a new one starting at 12:01am EST tonight!  Madison at Main and Jellybean Rugs, the winner’s choice of a Jellybean Rug!!  And another starting tomorrow night at 12:01am EST…DeodoMom Natural Deodorant with 5, yes, 5 winners!!  So your chances are great to be our next winner!
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Going on right now!
A Wild Soap Bar: bottle of Sunflower Castile Liquid Soap (ends 12:01am EST 9/29) Only 1 day left!!
http://www.bullocksbuzz.com/2012/09/a-wild-soap-bar.html
Magic Tap Drink Dispenser (ends Oct. 2 at 12:01am EST)
http://www.bullocksbuzz.com/2012/09/the-magic-tap-automatic-drink-dispenser.html
MopTop Unruly Hair Care Travel Pack (ends Oct. 3 at 12:01am EST)
http://www.bullocksbuzz.com/2012/09/moptop-unruly-hair-care.html
Quantum Scale: A Revolutionary New Scale! (ends Oct. 2 at 12:01am EST)
http://www.bullocksbuzz.com/2012/09/a-revolutionary-scale-quantum-scale.html
STARTING TONIGHT AT 12:01Aam EST!!!
Madison at Main and Jellybean Rugs: winners choice (ends Oct.5 at 12:01am EST)
http://www.bullocksbuzz.com/2012/09/jellybean-rugs-from-madison-at-main.html
STARTING TONIGHT AT 12:01am EST!!!
Mia Mariu!  Hydrating Stick Gloss & Anti-Aging Serum. Value of $53!!
http://www.bullocksbuzz.com/2012/09/mia-mariu-another-awesome-giveaway.html

STARTING TOMORROW (9/29) AT 12:01am EST: DEODOMOM 5 WINNERS!!!

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Jellybean Rugs from Madison At Main

Colorful and Washable Indoor/Outdoor Rugs

2012 Holiday Gift Guide Selection: Madison at Main

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     Living in an apartment presents some limitations as far as decorating and color schemes are concerned.  That’s why accessories play such a large role. After all, you can’t change the bland colored carpets nor the eggshell white walls so if you want color, accessories are the way to go.  So when looking around for accents rugs, and coming across Madison at Main’s collection of Jellybean Rugs, I knew I had found what I was looking for! 
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    Jellybean Rugs are made by a company called Home Comfort, Inc.  These bright, cheerful indoor or outdoor rugs contain 35% recycled post-consumer PET plastics, and are extremely soft and durable.  They come in a huge variety of colors and designs, everything from animals to plants to nature scenes and sports, as well as geometrical patterns, holiday themes, monograms and more! There is a design for every taste and for every room in your home. 
    Everyone knows that rugs will get dirty especially if they are in front of an outside door or in the kitchen or bathroom.  With a Jellybean Rug, you don’t have to worry because they are machine washable!  Just throw your rug in the wash with like colors, use cold water and line dry.  Be sure you DO NOT use any bleach.  If you just need to spot clean, Madison at Main suggests you use only clean water without any soap unless it is absolutely necessary.  This is because soap residue will actually attract dirt,so if you must use some, rinse it off with a vinegar and water solution.
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     Madison at Main was kind enough to give me the opportunity to choose a Jellybean rug for review.  It took me quite awhile to pick out the one I wanted the most because there are so many cute choices!  I finally decided on the “Kitties in the Window” since I am a huge cat-lover and one of the four cats resembles our Sookie.  I was so excited when it was quickly delivered!  It measures approximately 21” by 33”, and is very soft and well made.   I was very impressed with the quality.  You can tell the weave is very tight and there are no loose strings or snags.  I have washed it one time to see how well the colors stay, and it is as bright and colorful as the day I got it!  I do however, highly recommend purchasing a rug liner as the backing on these rugs are NOT slip resistant!
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     After much debate between the kitchen, bathroom and den, I finally decided to place it in front of the sliding glass door leading out to our porch.  It adds the perfect touch of color to our otherwise drab tan-colored carpet, and the cat is quite pleased as she has now claimed the rug as her personal viewing spot by the glass door so she can look outside;  exactly like the cats pictured on the rug!
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     I love my Jellybean Rug from Madison at Main!  It has added a much-needed splash of color and whimsy to an otherwise boring spot in our room.  Madison at Main also has a great selection of afghans, throws, blankets and other high quality accent rugs.  If you are looking for an ideal gift for someone this Holiday Season, then be sure to check out Madison at Main!  They can also be found on Facebook and Twitter where you can find out about all the latest items, specials, deals and giveaways!
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     Thanks to the generosity of Madison at Main, one lucky Bullock’s Buzz fan will win their very own Jellybean Rug!  All you have to do is enter the Rafflecopter below.  Remember, you must do the mandatory entries or you will be disqualified (the 1st 5 on this one).  This giveaway will begin tonight (9/28) at 12:01am EST and will end Oct. 5 at 12:01am EST.
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