Monday, June 13, 2011
OLAY Summer Giveaway***CLOSED***
Summer is just around the corner, and a skincare regimen for the face & body is essential for healthy beautful skin. Treat yourself to beautiful healthy skin this season and all year long with a simple, affordable and soothing regimen that includes cleansing, moisturizing and treating.
Olay – Face & Body Regimen-
•Cleanse: Olay Total Effects Nourishing Cream Cleanser. The summer heat has most of us breaking a sweat which can lead to the build up of dirt and oils on the skin leaving your pores clogged. So remember that cleansing is the key to removing impurities and dirt from the pores. Cleanse the skin while nourishing and moisturizing with Olay Total Effects Nourishing Cream Cleanser.
•Moisturize: Olay Total Effects Plus Cooling Hydrogen. Keeping your skin hydrated in the summer months is important so remember to drink plenty of water and also moisturize. Olay Total Effects Moisturizer Plus Cooling Hydrogen is an oil-free daily moisturizer that provides 7 anti-aging benefits in 1 lightweight formula – complete with vitamins, minerals and cooling mint extract for an invigorating burst of freshness. Anti-aging benefits include:
•Line Minimization: Reduces the appearance of fine wrinkles
•Nourishing Moisturization: Enhances skin for a radiant, healthy glow
•Tone Enhancement: Balances color & reduces appearance of age spots
•Gentle Exfoliation: Smoothes and evens skin texture
•Pore Refinement: Minimizes the appearance of pores
•Free Radical Defense: Helps prevent damage to skin’s surface
•Subtle Lifting: Hydrates for firmer skin appearance
•Treat: New Olay Total Effects Line & Dark Circle Minimizing Brush. Brighten your under eye area with the new Olay Total Effects Line & Dark Circle Minimizing Brush, a light, non-greasy daily moisturizer that instantly reduces the appearance of under eye circles all in one sweep of a brush while fighting the 7 signs of aging.
•Treat: If your dreaming of a summer escape and vacation seems far off take a sensory getaway with the New Olay Body Collection in Luscious Embrace packed with high performance ingredients and infused with fragrances that will indulge your senses. Olay Luscious Embrace Cleansing Body Wash & Olay Luscious Embrace Body Bar with Massaging Design are enriched with jojoba butter and crushed orchid extract. The exotic fragrance will provide a delightful sensory experience.
•Olay Mini-Tote. Great for taking your favorite products on a summer getaway or beach day!
•1 Klean Kantene Water Bottle. Drink plenty of water this summer to keep the skin hydrated and eliminate toxins.
•1 Shower Resistant Water Radio. Indulge the senses further on your sensory summer escape and relax with soothing sounds in the shower.
•1 Turbie Twist Towel. After showering sweep the hair away from your face in order to proceed with applying moisturizer and under eye cream.
OLAY would like to provide one of my readers with a great prize! The gift of beautiful healthy skin this season & all year long with a simple, affordable & soothing regimen that includes cleansing, moisturizing & treating with OLAY’s latest products. OLAY’s summer giveaway basket contains the products listed below plus a mini-tote bag, perfect for taking your favorite products on a summer getaway, as well as a water bottle to help keep you hydrated. In addition they included a water-resistant shower radio & a turbie-twist towel to give your summer showers that extra dose of soothing relaxation. Summer is just around the corner & a skincare regimen for the face & body is essential for healthy beautiful skin!
·OLAY Total Effects Nourishing Cream Cleanser
·OLAY Total Effects Plus Cooling Hydrogen
·New OLAY Total Effects Line & Dark Circle Minimizing Brush
·New OLAY Luscious Embrace Cleansing Body Wash
·New OLAY Luscious Embrace Body Bar with Massaging Design
How to enter-
1) Tell me your summer vacation plans and how this basket will make it better if you win. (1 entry)
2) “Like” OLAY’s new Facebook Tab for Latinas, and write on their wall that Independentmami sent you: OlayParaTi.com/Facebook(1 entry)
2) Follow @IndependentMami and @ProcterGamble on Twitter, must leave twitter handle in comment. (1 entry)
3) Tweet. (1entry/per tweet, unlimited)
Win #OLAY basket ($85 value) @independentmami #giveaway ends 6/21 http://tinyurl.com/3m26vcz
4) Share this giveaway on facebook or a giveaway linky. (1 entry/per item-this can be done daily)
This giveaway ends on 6/21 at 8 am. 1 winner will be randomly selected. Please leave your email in the comment. US only. Good Luck.
***Disclosure-No monetary compensation was received. I will receive a basket to review.
Olay – Face & Body Regimen-
•Cleanse: Olay Total Effects Nourishing Cream Cleanser. The summer heat has most of us breaking a sweat which can lead to the build up of dirt and oils on the skin leaving your pores clogged. So remember that cleansing is the key to removing impurities and dirt from the pores. Cleanse the skin while nourishing and moisturizing with Olay Total Effects Nourishing Cream Cleanser.
•Moisturize: Olay Total Effects Plus Cooling Hydrogen. Keeping your skin hydrated in the summer months is important so remember to drink plenty of water and also moisturize. Olay Total Effects Moisturizer Plus Cooling Hydrogen is an oil-free daily moisturizer that provides 7 anti-aging benefits in 1 lightweight formula – complete with vitamins, minerals and cooling mint extract for an invigorating burst of freshness. Anti-aging benefits include:
•Line Minimization: Reduces the appearance of fine wrinkles
•Nourishing Moisturization: Enhances skin for a radiant, healthy glow
•Tone Enhancement: Balances color & reduces appearance of age spots
•Gentle Exfoliation: Smoothes and evens skin texture
•Pore Refinement: Minimizes the appearance of pores
•Free Radical Defense: Helps prevent damage to skin’s surface
•Subtle Lifting: Hydrates for firmer skin appearance
•Treat: New Olay Total Effects Line & Dark Circle Minimizing Brush. Brighten your under eye area with the new Olay Total Effects Line & Dark Circle Minimizing Brush, a light, non-greasy daily moisturizer that instantly reduces the appearance of under eye circles all in one sweep of a brush while fighting the 7 signs of aging.
•Treat: If your dreaming of a summer escape and vacation seems far off take a sensory getaway with the New Olay Body Collection in Luscious Embrace packed with high performance ingredients and infused with fragrances that will indulge your senses. Olay Luscious Embrace Cleansing Body Wash & Olay Luscious Embrace Body Bar with Massaging Design are enriched with jojoba butter and crushed orchid extract. The exotic fragrance will provide a delightful sensory experience.
•Olay Mini-Tote. Great for taking your favorite products on a summer getaway or beach day!
•1 Klean Kantene Water Bottle. Drink plenty of water this summer to keep the skin hydrated and eliminate toxins.
•1 Shower Resistant Water Radio. Indulge the senses further on your sensory summer escape and relax with soothing sounds in the shower.
•1 Turbie Twist Towel. After showering sweep the hair away from your face in order to proceed with applying moisturizer and under eye cream.
OLAY would like to provide one of my readers with a great prize! The gift of beautiful healthy skin this season & all year long with a simple, affordable & soothing regimen that includes cleansing, moisturizing & treating with OLAY’s latest products. OLAY’s summer giveaway basket contains the products listed below plus a mini-tote bag, perfect for taking your favorite products on a summer getaway, as well as a water bottle to help keep you hydrated. In addition they included a water-resistant shower radio & a turbie-twist towel to give your summer showers that extra dose of soothing relaxation. Summer is just around the corner & a skincare regimen for the face & body is essential for healthy beautiful skin!
·OLAY Total Effects Nourishing Cream Cleanser
·OLAY Total Effects Plus Cooling Hydrogen
·New OLAY Total Effects Line & Dark Circle Minimizing Brush
·New OLAY Luscious Embrace Cleansing Body Wash
·New OLAY Luscious Embrace Body Bar with Massaging Design
How to enter-
1) Tell me your summer vacation plans and how this basket will make it better if you win. (1 entry)
2) “Like” OLAY’s new Facebook Tab for Latinas, and write on their wall that Independentmami sent you: OlayParaTi.com/Facebook(1 entry)
2) Follow @IndependentMami and @ProcterGamble on Twitter, must leave twitter handle in comment. (1 entry)
3) Tweet. (1entry/per tweet, unlimited)
Win #OLAY basket ($85 value) @independentmami #giveaway ends 6/21 http://tinyurl.com/3m26vcz
4) Share this giveaway on facebook or a giveaway linky. (1 entry/per item-this can be done daily)
This giveaway ends on 6/21 at 8 am. 1 winner will be randomly selected. Please leave your email in the comment. US only. Good Luck.
***Disclosure-No monetary compensation was received. I will receive a basket to review.
Recetas Para el Día del Padre
Falda de Res Marinada
Tiempo Estimado
Tiempo para Preparación: 15 min
Tiempo para Cocción: 15 min
Tiempo para Marinar: 4 hr
Producciones: 4 a 6 porciones
Ingredientes:
1/4 taza de agua caliente
2 tabletas de MAGGI Caldo Sabor a Res, desmenuzadas
1/2 taza de Jugo de Manzana 100% Natural de JUICY JUICE de NESTLÉ
1/2 taza de cilantro picado
2 limones verdes, el jugo
1 cucharada de aceite de oliva extra virgen
1 cucharada de orégano seco
2 cucharaditas de polvo de chile
1 cucharadita de comino seco
2 dientes de ajo, finamente picados
1 1/2 libras de bistec falda de res
Instrucciones:
COMBINA el agua y el caldo en un tazón mediano y mézclalo hasta que se disuelva. Agrega el Juicy Juice, el cilantro, el jugo de limón, el aceite, el orégano, el polvo de chile, el comino y el ajo. Vierte esta mezcla en una bolsa resistente de plástico de 1 galón de capacidad. Añade la carne y exprime todo el aire posible de la bolsa. Deja marinar la carne en el refrigerador durante por lo menos 4 horas o toda la noche pero dándole la vuelta a la carne ocasionalmente.
PRECALIENTA la plancha o la parilla del horno (broiler) a fuego moderado. Saca la carne de la bolsa y desecha la marinada.
ASA a la parilla o al horno usando fuego moderado de 7 a 8 minutos por cada lado o hasta conseguir el grado de cocción de tu gusto. Deja reposar durante 10 minutos antes de cortar. Para servir, corta la carne diagonalmente a través del grano a tiras delgadas. Sírvela con tortillas calientes, rodajas de aguacate y pico de gallo fresco, si así lo deseas.
Torres Dulces
Tiempo Estimado
Tiempo para Preparación: 15 min
Porciones: 5
Ingredientes:
1 envase (10.75 onzas) de bizcocho dulce de mantequilla (pound cake) congelado, descongelar
1 envase (8 onzas) de cobertura batida congelada (whipped topping), descongelar
Dulce de Leche LA LECHERA de NESTLÉ (botella exprimible)
10 fresas medianas, sin tallos y en rodajas
2 frutas kiwi, peladas y cortadas en rodajas
Instrucciones:
CORTA el bizcocho en 15 rebanadas finas. Unta 2 cucharadas de la cobertura batida sobre una rebanada. Rocía aproximadamente 1 cucharada de dulce de leche sobre la cobertura. Coloca fresas y kiwis encima de la rebanada. Repite el mismo proceso 2 veces más terminando la ultima rebanada con la cubertura rociada con dulce de leche y decorada con una rodaja de fresa y una rodaja de kiwi.
REPITE el mismo proceso con los ingredientes restantes.
***Disclosure-No compensation was received. Informational post only.
Tiempo Estimado
Tiempo para Preparación: 15 min
Tiempo para Cocción: 15 min
Tiempo para Marinar: 4 hr
Producciones: 4 a 6 porciones
Ingredientes:
1/4 taza de agua caliente
2 tabletas de MAGGI Caldo Sabor a Res, desmenuzadas
1/2 taza de Jugo de Manzana 100% Natural de JUICY JUICE de NESTLÉ
1/2 taza de cilantro picado
2 limones verdes, el jugo
1 cucharada de aceite de oliva extra virgen
1 cucharada de orégano seco
2 cucharaditas de polvo de chile
1 cucharadita de comino seco
2 dientes de ajo, finamente picados
1 1/2 libras de bistec falda de res
Instrucciones:
COMBINA el agua y el caldo en un tazón mediano y mézclalo hasta que se disuelva. Agrega el Juicy Juice, el cilantro, el jugo de limón, el aceite, el orégano, el polvo de chile, el comino y el ajo. Vierte esta mezcla en una bolsa resistente de plástico de 1 galón de capacidad. Añade la carne y exprime todo el aire posible de la bolsa. Deja marinar la carne en el refrigerador durante por lo menos 4 horas o toda la noche pero dándole la vuelta a la carne ocasionalmente.
PRECALIENTA la plancha o la parilla del horno (broiler) a fuego moderado. Saca la carne de la bolsa y desecha la marinada.
ASA a la parilla o al horno usando fuego moderado de 7 a 8 minutos por cada lado o hasta conseguir el grado de cocción de tu gusto. Deja reposar durante 10 minutos antes de cortar. Para servir, corta la carne diagonalmente a través del grano a tiras delgadas. Sírvela con tortillas calientes, rodajas de aguacate y pico de gallo fresco, si así lo deseas.
Torres Dulces
Tiempo Estimado
Tiempo para Preparación: 15 min
Porciones: 5
Ingredientes:
1 envase (10.75 onzas) de bizcocho dulce de mantequilla (pound cake) congelado, descongelar
1 envase (8 onzas) de cobertura batida congelada (whipped topping), descongelar
Dulce de Leche LA LECHERA de NESTLÉ (botella exprimible)
10 fresas medianas, sin tallos y en rodajas
2 frutas kiwi, peladas y cortadas en rodajas
Instrucciones:
CORTA el bizcocho en 15 rebanadas finas. Unta 2 cucharadas de la cobertura batida sobre una rebanada. Rocía aproximadamente 1 cucharada de dulce de leche sobre la cobertura. Coloca fresas y kiwis encima de la rebanada. Repite el mismo proceso 2 veces más terminando la ultima rebanada con la cubertura rociada con dulce de leche y decorada con una rodaja de fresa y una rodaja de kiwi.
REPITE el mismo proceso con los ingredientes restantes.
***Disclosure-No compensation was received. Informational post only.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
LOFT + Who What Wear Launch The Summer Wardrobe Sweepstakes
There's always been so much to love about summer — barbecues, beach trips, beautiful days — and now there's one more reason to love this season! LOFT and Who What Wear want you to enjoy an incredible June, so they're teaming up to bring you their Summer Wardrobe Sweepstakes. All you have to do is 'LIKE' LOFT on Facebook @ Facebook.com/LOFT and enter your email address and you'll be entered to win a $1000 LOFT gift card! Even better: the duo will be giving away a $1000 LOFT gift card every week in June — so you have four chances to win! Just think about all the darling day dresses, sweet shorts, and chic sandals you can buy…
Plus, if you 'LIKE' LOFT, you'll get exclusive access to see Who What Wear's first-ever live chat on Tuesday, June 21st from 4-5pm EST. Founders Hillary Kerr and Katherine Power will be answering all of your most important summer style questions - like how to wear this season's hottest trends so you can look effortlessly cool. Live chat viewers will also get an exclusive discount code to shop at LOFT for all of those must-have pieces. Now if that's not enough of a reason to be excited about summer, we don't know what is!
Visit LOFT's Facebook page @ Facebook.com/LOFT to enter the sweepstakes and submit your style questions now! Hillary and Katherine are so excited to hear from you!
Baby Einstein Sweepstakes Enter for a Chance to win!
Atención Padres! Aquellos que les gusta participar y ganar, Terra.com está llevando a cabo un sorteo de Baby Einstein para tus pequeños! Todo lo que debes hacer es visitar Promocion Baby Einstein e inscribirte para la oportunidad de ganar estos productos de enseñanza para bebés (ganadores de premios). Entre más participes, más chances tienes de ganar (un inscripción por día). ¡Apúrate y no te pierdas esta oportunidad, hoy puede ser tu día de suerte!
Los Premios:
· Un Ganador: Recibirá una canasta de Baby Einstein: valorada en $250
· Tres Ganadores: Recibirán un DVD y un libro de Baby Einstein: valorados en $30
· Ocho Ganadores: Recibirán un juguete de Baby Einstein: valorados en $20
Para obtener información adicional, visite Terra.com. La Promoción Baby Einstein termina el 23 de Junio. Los ganadores serán elegidos el 24 de Junio y Terra te notificará si fuiste el afortunado ganador. ¡Participa hoy!
Baby Einstein Sweepstakes Enter for a Chance to win!
Attention Parents! For those who love to participate and win, Terra.com is giving away fabulous Baby Einstein prizes for your little ones! All you have to do is visit Baby Einstein Sweepstakes and register for a chance to win these amazing, award-winning infant products. The more you register; the more chance of winning you have (one registration per day). Hurry, don't miss this opportunity, today can be your lucky day!
The Prizes:
· One Winner: Will receive one Baby Einstein products basket: $250 value
· Three Winners Will receive one Baby Einstein DVD and book: $30 value
· Eight Winners: Will receive one Baby Einstein toy: $20 value
Additional information is available at Terra.com. The Baby Einstein Giveaway ends on June 23, 2011. Winners will be selected June 24 and you will be notified by Terra if you are one of the lucky winners. Don't hesitate, register today!
Friday, June 10, 2011
HOUSTON-MR. POPPER’S PENGUINS movie screening passes
You are invited to another special screening of MR. POPPER’S PENGUINS on Monday, June 13th at 7pm at Edwards Marq*e.
To redeem passes, use one of these codes and go to GOFOBO.COM.
F7RN27Y8 or UR90C6RZ
Seating is first-come, first-served!
http://www.popperspenguins.com/
MR. POPPER’S PENGUINS
Family comedy
TRT: 97 minutes
MPAA RATING: PG
Release: June 17, 2011
Director: Mark Waters
Screenplay by: Sean Anders & John Morris and Jared Stern, based upon the novel by Richard Atwater and Florence Atwater
Producer: John Davis
Cast: Jim Carrey, Carla Gugino, and Angela Lansbury
The summer movie season’s first live-action family comedy event stars Jim Carrey, whose chilly relationship with his family heats up after he inherits six adorable, lovable and mischievous penguins.