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Win a Cate & Chloe VIP Membership – #Giveaway

June 27, 2014 By Debra Pearlstein 3 Comments

Hosted by: Queen of Savings, Here We Go Again, Ready?, Moms and Crafters & Barbara’s Beat

The visionaries of Cate & Chloe began the company with one simple clear concept in mind: to create stylish yet affordable jewelry women could wear every day. In the fast paced world we all live in it is often times hard to find time or money to have that perfect jewelry piece or accessory for that special occasion or just simply to wear confidently around town.

Prize: Cate & Chloe 1 Month VIP Membership

Dates: 6/28-7/12

Open to: US Residents 18+

Enter to win using the Giveaway Tools Widget below. Good luck!

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Disclosure: Strange Daze Indeed did not receive compensation for this post and is not responsible for prize fulfillment.

Win an Epiphanie Bag of your Choice! #Giveaway

June 27, 2014 By Debra Pearlstein 14 Comments

Hosted by: Queen of Savings, Here We Go Again, Ready?, Moms and Crafters & Barbara’s Beat

Sponsor: Epiphanie Bags

If you’re like me, you’re always looking for the perfect bag, the one that is ideal for your laptop, your camera, your art supplies or everything you absolutely need to take with you!

Epiphanie was started four years ago by professional photographer Maile (pronounced Mylie) Wilson. At the time, there were no cute camera bags for women. She hated lugging around a separate, bulky man-bag. So she would end up leaving her camera at home or shoving it into her purse wrapped up in whatever was nearby: a towel, sock, or sweatshirt.

Obviously that isn’t the best way to protect expensive gear. When she realized that stylish camera bags for women didn’t exist, she decided to create her own line. And it was obvious that she wasn’t alone in her need for them. When Epiphanie launched in 2009, there were already almost 10,000 people on the waiting list, with all kinds of funny stories about the different things they used to wrap up their cameras: diapers, pot holders, even maxi pads! I can relate.

Four years later, the collection has expanded from three to twelve styles and over 60 different bags that accommodate cameras, laptops and even backpacks for men.

I love the Epiphanie bags and the colors and styles are stunning! I have my eye on the Slate Blue Stella and I’m sure you will find your own favorites.

Prize: Winners Choice of Epiphanie Bag from Available Stock

Dates: 6/28-7/12

Open to: US Residents 18+

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Win $50 Paypal Cash or Amazon GC! – True Colors Book Blast Giveaway

June 25, 2014 By Debra Pearlstein 2 Comments

True Colors

When Landry Albright enters a modeling competition with her two best friends, she runs into jealousy when she advances to the next level without them. Now who should enter, but the gorgeous Devon, who also makes the first cut of the modeling contest. Devon seems like the perfect new best friend, but, the question is, can their friendship survive the competition? Throw in a new boy, jealousy and loyalty issues, and also insults from hair stylists. How’s a girl to deal?

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Author Biography

Krysten Lindsay Hager is an author and a book addict who has never met a bookstore that she didn’t like. She’s worked as a journalist and she writes middle grade, YA, humor essays, and adult fiction. Her debut novel, TRUE COLORS, was released June 17th from Astraea Press. She is originally from Michigan but has lived in South Dakota, Portugal, and currently resides in Southern Ohio where you can find her reading and writing when she is not busy catching up on her favorite shows.

Website * Facebook * Twitter * Pinterest

Blast Giveaway

$50 Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash

Ends 8/8/14

Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader and sponsored by the publisher. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

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Swing Into Summer Giveaway – Win a Brylane Home Swing!

June 23, 2014 By Debra Pearlstein 6 Comments

Welcome to the Swing into Summer Giveaway, hosted by the Blogging Mamas Network and sponsored by BrylaneHome.com.

Summer is wonderful when you get to spend long days and evenings outside. Here is an awesome giveaway to help you celebrate the season!

Brylane Home has everything you need to get summer started. Do you want to renovate your patio? They have very fashionable patio sets! Are you looking for beautiful entertaining sets for a 4th of July Summer Cookout? They have you covered there too!

Even though it’s hot, you can still enjoy the outdoors when you’re swinging into Summer with the Extra Wide Textured Vinyl 3-Seat Swing from Brylane Home. This swing is a great addition to any yard or deck – doesn’t need any extra pads as the seats are made of a weather-proof PVC-coated mesh fabric that dries quickly and allows air to circulate—keeping you cool!

The steel tube frame is made to hold 3 people and up to 450 pounds. The attached, adjustable canopy provides shade just where you need it to keep you swinging all summer long! Want to see even more of this swing? Lindsey from So Easy Being Green has a full review of the Extra Wide Textured Vinyl 3-Seat Swing for you!

The Family Swing retails for $399.99 but is on sale at Brylane Home right now for $199!

Head to Brylane Home and let me know what other item would make your Perfect for Summer List!

Who’s ready to WIN this swing!?

This giveaway will end on July 8th. It is open to US residents, 18+ only.
Please use the Giveaway Tools widget below to enter.

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Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for hosting this giveaway. Participating bloggers are not responsible for prize fulfillment.

Win $100 Paypal cash or Amazon GC – Polar Opposites Book Blast – Giveaway!

June 22, 2014 By Debra Pearlstein 3 Comments

Polar Opposites: Super Villain Academy #2

The supers are now balanced. Academies have altered their curriculum to be able to teach both sides of the superpower spectrum. All’s well in the super world. Or is it?

When Mystic kidnaps Oceanus, Jeff learns it is not all well. Turning to the newly balanced supers for assistance, he panics to find that they have done nothing to rescue Oceanus. When no ransom request follows, he worries that Mystic’s plan never included returning his girlfriend to him. Frustrated, he’s forced to work with the only super who is willing to help. Oceanus’ ex-villain, ex-boyfriend, Set.

Mystic isn’t the only one who’s hiding something. Nothing about Jeff is balanced at all. Temper flares result in scorched clothing and flying furniture, and his charm has become an indiscriminating people-magnet.

Jeff is convinced, or maybe he’s just hopeful, that his lack of control is directly related to Oceanus being gone. But will he and Set find her before Jeff loses control completely and, if they do, will they find her alive?

Amazon * Barnes & Noble

Author Kai Strand

When her children were young and the electricity went out, Kai Strand gathered her family around the fireplace and they all told stories, one sentence at a time. Her boys were very fond of the ending, “And then everybody died. The end.” Now an award winning children’s author, Kai crafts fiction for kids and teens to help provide an escape hatch from their reality. With a selection of novels for young adult and middle grade readers and short stories for the younger ones, Kai entertains children of all ages, and also their adults.

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$100 Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash

Ends 7/20/14

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Great deal at Office Max – get $15 in-store credit and enter to win $50 from Visa®! #Omax300

June 21, 2014 By Debra Pearlstein 15 Comments

Starting tomorrow, Sunday, June 22, you can find a great deal at OfficeMax! If you buy $300 in Visa® gift cards, you’ll get $15 off your purchase instantly or $15 in-store credit.

I’ve been browsing online with my nephew who just graduated and is moving on out! There are lots of things he’ll need for his dorm room, and since he is a total techie, we’ve been having so much fun exploring all the new computers, laptops and cell phones. He also wants a computer desk chair and Office Max has some really nice ones. It’s so much easier to get work done when you have a comfortable supportive chair. No one needs any extra reasons to procrastinate!

I remember how much fun I had at school declaring my independence and meeting so many new people. It really was one of the best times of my life.

Since my sister and I are going to spend $300 on my nephew’s graduation gift anyways, we figure we might as well get $15 free to extend our buying dollars.

You can use the Visa® gift cards anywhere they are accepted, so you can either purchase something you’ve been eying at Office Max and use the credit, or use the gift cards elsewhere, and still get $15 in store credit at Office Max. Who can’t use extra money in their pocket?

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with Tatu Digital Media, however, all opinions are strictly mine!

The Greatest Gifts for Grads at Best Buy

June 20, 2014 By Debra Pearlstein 18 Comments

June is a time for graduations, a time for celebration! This summer we are celebrating my nephew who is graduating and getting ready for college next year. While I browsed the net trying to decide what to get him to honor his achievements, I found that Best Buy had an incredible selection.

My nephew is a Networker. He loves staying connected with family and friends. He’s also an amazing techie. Whenever someone needs anything fixed, he’s the one to go to! He could always solve any internet or computer problem, no matter how complex. We call him the answer man as he’s not only supersmart, but wise beyond his years.

As he moves out into the world, technology can help keep him totally connected with a variety of devices. I know that he’s always looking for the latest and greatest!

I found the perfect gift for him, and, as the price is amazing, I’ll be buying one for myself as well.

I remember the days of trucking down to the library, to the copy center, or asking a friend if I could come over at all hours to make a copy. It was a total pain, very inconvenient, and I was often left without a solution. All I wanted was a good printer to make life easier.

I know that my nephew needs a good printer as well and I know how helpful this is for school, work, and for fun. The HP Envy 4500 Network-Ready Wireless e-All-in-One Printer at Best Buy is the ideal choice.

With built-in Wi-Fi, this HP Envy 4500 A9T80A e-all-in-one printer allows wireless connection to a network, so he can print, copy and scan with ease – even from his mobile devices.

You can find a vast selection of wonderful gifts for your grad at the Best Buy Gift Center . The only problem is deciding!

The list for the Networking Grad includes the following wonderful choices, sure to please any techie Grad!

iPhone 5s
Lenovo Yoga 2 13″ Touch-Screen Laptop
SONOS Play:1 Wireless Speaker for Streaming Music
SanDisk Connect 32GB USB 2.0 Wireless Flash Drive
Google Chromecast
iTunes Gift Card $50
Jawbone MINI Jambox Wireless Speaker
mophie space pack External Battery Case
Surface 2 64GB AT&T 4G LTE
Surface Keyboard Cover
Samsung S-View Flip Cover for Note 3
Seagate Backup Plus Slim 1TB External USB Portable Hard Drive
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Dual-Band Wireless-AC Router
Speck CandyShell Cell Phone Case

Do you love twitter parties? If so, Best Buy is hosting one on Tuesday June 24 (6/24) at 7PM CST.

Feel free to join for a chance to receive Best Buy gift cards and other great prizes. Tweet #GreatestGrad with your favorite Grad’s Gift ideas from Best Buy.

Let’s celebrate our grads! They are the bright faces of the future!

Disclosure: The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free

Win Supercool Musewear Flip Flops for Summer! #SummerSolstice Giveaway!

June 19, 2014 By Debra Pearlstein 71 Comments

If life’s a journey, you best not be standing still. Whatever you’re seeking, chances are you are not going to find it without putting in a little effort. These flip flops are ready and waiting to hit the road with you. It would be great if we were all on the road to truth, but the only thing that really matters is that you’re on the road at all. Once you start your journey in these ultra-comfy flip flops, there’s a pretty good chance you’ll end up where you’re destined.

100% Soft Brazilian Rubber 100% Original Artwork, Unisex Design 100% Recyclable 100% Happiness Guaranteed

Summer, time for some well-deserved relaxation, barbeques, summer parties, lunch out with friends, and long walks! If it were up to me, I’d live in flip flops! They’re the closest thing to bare feet which always makes me feel connected to the earth, the planet and makes my feet really happy!

I’m excited to share with you some of the coolest flip flops I’ve found! They not only are very comfortable and not flimsy like some, but, they also have awesome graphics! They’re the perfect addition to your summer wardrobe. Sleek and soft, the base is not cheap like the ones you see everywhere from drugstore to supermarket. It is slightly elevated to create a bit of a cushion for your sole.

These flip flops are eco-friendly with 100% original designs. I have the Buddha blue flip flops shown above and I adore them! They look amazing and feel great on my feet. The shade of blue is luxurious and reminds me of the ocean in Greece. They fit anywhere. I can pop them in my bag and break them out anytime!

Musewear Flip Flops are Unisex, high quality and made in fair-worker conditions in Brazil. With both uplifting and fun messages, you’re invited to “Wear Your Self Out” when you put on Musewear flip flops! You can choose quotes and zodiac pairs that reveal something that resonates with you or buy a gift you know a friend will relate to and love!

Each zodiac pair contains 7 descriptive attributes of EACH sun sign, ie, “Enchanting Pisces,” Luxuriously Lazy Leo” and “Persuasive Gemini.” The Find and Flee section shows which signs you are compatible and who you might want to avoid! You’ll also find quotes from Ella Fitzgerald, Gandhi, Oscar Wilde, Bob Marlely and many others. Dog lovers will adore the dog quote and C.S. Lewis and old-time dancer Dorothy Powell share words of faith and wisdom.

Every purchase results in a donation to worthwhile causes. They ship daily and shipping is always free!

Conceived and designed by Asheville NC designer Diane Curry.

One Strange Daze Indeed reader will win their choice of flip flop from Musewear*! Simply enter via Giveaway Tools Below!

Best of luck!

*Bob Marley flip flops not included in the giveaway due to inventory but they are available for purchase.

Musewear flip flops combine philosophy, philanthropy and fun!

Thank you, MamaNYC, for hosting the Summer Solstice blog hop.

Enjoy hopping to check out the other giveaways below!

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I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Stuck on Candy Crush Level 571 – Solution to the train problem!

June 18, 2014 By Debra Pearlstein 14 Comments

I love Candy Crush! Ever since I crushed my first candies, I was hooked. I don’t consider myself a full-time addict though. I’ve found that I can stop. I just miss it, as it’s really relaxing when I want to unwind after a long day.

Recently, I made it to level 571, only to find that there was a small train icon blocking my path on the map. It would not allow me to pass. I tried many things: clearing my cache, cookies, trying different browsers. Nothing worked. I then found that this was a current glitch in the game and that many were stuck here, unable to go further.

Tonight, I decided to replay level 570, passed it, and, instead of clicking the X, I clicked next. This took me directly to level 571 which I was lucky enough to pass on the first try.

I imagine that if you don’t get through it and all your lives are gone, you may have to do 570 over again and click next to go straight through, however, it does allow you to play.

This, as those of us who are candy crush addicts or semi-addicts know, is true bliss.

Everything is Awesome! The Lego Movie on Blu-ray #Giveaway!

June 16, 2014 By Debra Pearlstein 57 Comments

Everything is Awesome as the instant family classic, The Lego Movie arrives on Blu-ray tomorrow, June 17th!

The LEGO Movie is an original 3D computer animated story that follows Emmet, an ordinary, rules-following, perfectly average LEGO minifigure who is mistakenly identified as the most extraordinary person and the key to saving the world. He is drafted into a fellowship of strangers on an epic quest to stop an evil tyrant, a journey for which Emmet is sadly hopelessly and hilariously underprepared.

Chris Pratt stars as the voice of Emmet. Will Ferrell stars as the voice of his primary adversary, President Business, an erudite, obnoxious CEO who has a hard time balancing world domination with micro-managing his own life; while Liam Neeson voices the president’s powerful henchman, known as Bad Cop, who will stop at nothing to catch Emmet.

Starring as Emmet’s fellow travelers are Oscar winner Morgan Freeman as Vitruvius, an old mystic; Elizabeth Banks as tough-as-nails Lucy, who mistakes Emmet for the savior of the world and guides him on his quest; Will Arnett as the mysterious Batman, a LEGO minifigure with whom Lucy shares a history; Nick Offerman as a craggy, swaggering pirate, obsessed with revenge on President Business; and Alison Brie as a sweet, loveable member of the team, with a very powerful secret.

Check out this cool LEGO Movie App:

• Move your mouse across the GIFs to control the action and play “EVERYTHING IS AWESOME” at the same time to really get crazy with it!
• Press the “record” button and make a mini 6 second LEGO GIF video that can be shared to Twitter and Facebook. Videos instantly get posted to YouTube for everybody to enjoy!

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One lucky reader will win a copy of The Lego Movie on Blu-ray! Just enter via Giveaway Tools below.

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Each household is only eligible to win The Lego Movie Blu-Ray via blog reviews and giveaways. Only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification. The prize will be sent via FedEx or USPS. No P.O. Boxes please.

Disclosure: This post is in partnership with Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, however, all opinions shared are expressly my own.

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