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Monday, March 17, 2014

ENTER TO WIN A $1000 SHOPPING SPREE IN THE PUREX CRYSTALS FABULOUSLY FRESH WARDROBE SWEEPSTAKES


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Monday, March 10, 2014

BOOK SPOTLIGHT AND GIVEAWAY OF CONCEPTION BY K.S. FISH


Title: Conception (Revised)  
Author: K.S. Fish
Publisher: Create Space 
Release Date: November 2013
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About the Book:

When twelve-year old Tyler Hudgens wakes up in the courtyard, he's buried up to his neck with twenty other screaming, terrified kids. Welcome to Frazier's compound, a place where Tyler and a chosen few will unlock powers in themselves that they could only dream about. Frazier has a plan to turn them into gods, and the only price is the death of 2.5 million people. When a schism occurs in their group, they're all flung into a battle that will test their loyalties and ultimately decide the fate of the world. David "Whitey" Jones is a brand new reporter, and through chance or fate, he's given the Tyler Hudgens case, a story no one else wanted. As Whitey digs for leads, he discovers The Moby Dick of all news stories; a riveting tale of mad scientists, telekinesis, and betrayal. With his eye on the Pulitzer, Whitey dives into a whole new world that may give him everything he ever wanted; or take his life. The world's future hangs in the balance, and a new world waits in the wings, on the brink of Conception. 

About the Author:

K.S. Fish was born in San Diego, California. Though he was a single child growing up, he was lucky enough to have worlds upon worlds of brothers and sisters bumping around in his brain. His first short story was inscribed on his mother’s uterus.However, for much of his youth, he strove to make every wrong possible choice for his life. Subsequently, it was many years until he was able to realize his gift and begin to hone his skill as a writer.His first book, Conception, amazed readers with its character driven narrative and exciting storyline.K.S. Fish resides in Georgia with many friends, his goldfish Barney, and a lifetime’s worth of stories to tell. 

Connect with the Author:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedominionchronicles
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KSFish2 

Website: http://ksfish.wordpress.com/ 
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6478485.K_S_Fish

Read An Excerpt: 


He knocked on the door, craning his neck to look up into the window.
“Help ya son?” the driver drawled, placing his finger on the book to mark the spot he had been reading.
“Yes sir,” Whitey began, unsure of how to proceed. He decided to just dive in.
"You didn't happen to pick up any hitchhikers today did you?" “Yup,” the driver answered immediately. “Took a young man from practically this very spot on up to Enumclaw. I’m on the return trip from that run right now.”
Whitey’s heart beat a little faster. He pulled out a photo he’d printed from Hudgens’ mug shot.
“Was this the guy?”
The driver leaned out the window and stared at the photo.
“Yup, that’s him. He do something’ wrong?”
Where to start?
“Yeah. He stole a cop car.”
“Musta been that one they surrounded over yonder.” The old man pointed vaguely to the west side of the
lot. Whitey looked that way, but of course there was no police car to around. They’d have taken it away hours ago.
“I thought he was actin’ kind of funny…” the driver mused, talking to himself more than Whitey.
“Would you mind telling me exactly where you took him?
The driver inspected him, taking in the shaggy hair and taped glasses.
“You’re a little young to be the law,” he said.
“My name’s Whitey Jones and I work for the Olympia Herald.”
The old man guffawed. “Out chasin’ the big story are ya?”
“Yes,” he answered simply.
“You reckon that boy is guilty of all the the things they say?”
Whitey raised his eyebrows.
“I seen some stuff on the news.” The driver answered defensively, as if Whitey had asked him a question.
“Why didn’t you report him?”
The old man grinned, revealing a few missing pickets in his fence.
“How do you know I didn’t?” Whitey smiled back.
“I just have a feeling.”
“Hmmph. Well I had a feeling too.” The old man said after a moment. He patted the book that was open on the steering wheel. “The Lord talks to me sometimes. I kinda figured them cops was after him, but he struck me as a good sort.” He shrugged. “Maybe I shoulda reported him, but I didn’t.”
“I think you did the right thing,” Whitey blurted, then blushed. “I mean…I don’t know what’s going on,
but it’s more than it looks like, I’ll tell you that. I don’t know if this guy, his name is Tyler Hudgens by the way, is innocent or not; in fact I know he broke into a bank…but there’s some strange stuff happening on the Ponderosa and I plan on getting to the bottom of it.”
Skepticism and belief fought for control of the man’s face. It settled somewhere in between.
“What kind of strange stuff?”
“The kind that could change the world,” 

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Monday, February 24, 2014

PROMO-BLITZ OF THE NOVEL EARTHWALKER BY KELLIE WALLACE (CONTEST)



Welcome to the Promo-Blitz of the novel Earthwalker by Kellie Wallace

About the Book:


Noah is an angel whose job relies on collecting human souls who aren’t ready to leave their vessels. To his brothers Michael and Gabriel, he is just another rookie, earning his arch angel wings. When Noah catches an earth bound demon in his form stealing a soul, he is sent back to Heaven to plead his case. But no one believes him. He is banished from heaven for a crime he didn’t commit, given one year on earth to find the demon responsible for his framing. If he fails to do so, he will be dragged to hell for eternity.
On his first day on earth he meets publishing assistant Fern Holliday who helps him get back on his feet. She is reluctant in getting close to him, but agrees to help Noah find the demon. By following the signs Michael sends him, Noah and Fern travel the world in search of the demon. They grow closer every day until Fern is struck down by a mystery illness. Noah is at loss at what to do as her condition worsens. Before the year is up and he returns to heaven empty handed the demon appears agreeing to be taken back, only if Noah takes Fern’s soul to Lucifer. Will he follow the strict rules of heaven or succumb to his heart? Meanwhile Lucifer’s army is growing stronger.

About the Author:


Born in Sydney, Australia Kellie Wallace developed a love for the written word early in life, recalling her earliest memory when she was three years old. Her father used to read to her when she was a child, establishing a deep love and respect for books. Kellie wrote a bit in high school, most memorably her first fantasy book called Giblin the Conquer, an X Files fan fiction and a military fiction. She didn’t write another word until 2007.
After finishing high school, Kellie moved to the sunny Northern Beaches from the Central Coast and carved a successful career in the media/advertising industry writing for numerous Sydney based publications.
An aspiring novelist, Kellie fulfilled a dream in 2008 having her first book All She Ever Wanted published by Zeus Publications at the age of 22 years old.
In 2013, Kellie released her next catalogue of books Darkness before Dawn, Skylark. In her spare time she loves to write, game and draw. Her first crime fiction novel To lean of falling men will be out in 2014, along with EarthWalker and dystopian Edge of Tomorrow.

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Saturday, February 22, 2014

REVIEW OF THE M2 LINE OF SKIN CARE REFINISH PRODUCTS


I have always been looking for products that will help even out my skin tone and reduce wrinkles. I suffer from Rosacea and use a prescription gel to help reduce the redness. When I was offered the M2 line of skin care to try, I jumped at the opportunity.

Transform your skin with the power of M2, the latest skin care collection from the makers of MaMa Lotion. M2 incorporates Mandelic and Malic Acids into each of its products. These unique Alpha Hydroxy Acids have the amazing ability to resurface your skin, eliminating acne, softening wrinkles, and lightening scars and hyperpigmentation.  I was given the whole line to try.

Exfoliating Cleanser:

Delve deep into your pores with this refreshing, refining cleanser. M2 Exfoliating Cleanser is a gel formula that removes all traces of impurities, including dirt, oil, and makeup. The Mandelic and Malic Acid formula gently exfoliates dead skin cells, leaving behind a glowing radiance. This soap and sulfate-free wash won't strip or irritate the skin. 

I enjoyed using the cleanser. A little went a long way and it did not over lather. The product rinsed clean and did not feel sticky and left my face refreshed.


Skin Refinish 12%:

Eliminate all your skin care woes with one easy-to-use serum. This multi-purpose face treatment uses a high-potency combination of Mandelic and Malic Acids to rapidly even skin tone, reduce breakouts, and soften wrinkles.

I did apply my prescription gel before applying the Skin Refinish. I dropped my first M2 bottle once and the swivel spout broke and I was not able to pump out the product. I had cover the opening rubber glove to prevent the product from drying out. You only need a small amount to cover your face evenly. I having been using it for a month now and I feel that it is helping to even my tone and reduced pore size. It was a little sticky and took about 5 minutes to dry but then my face felt smooth. It did cause a little redness and a burning sensation the first couple of times that I used it but that resolved rather quickly.

I did not get the opportunity to try the Skin Refinish 20% because I wanted to give the 12% a chance to work.


Skin Recovery Moisturizer:

Soothe and repair your stressed, dehydrated skin with this oil-free, antioxidant-rich moisturizer. Formulated to comfort and protect the skin from moisture loss throughout the day while improving the appearance of aging, acne, and hyperpigmentation.

I was not impressed with the moisturizer. It left my skin very sticky and I had to use a separate moisturizer to make my skin feel smooth. The  packaging was easy to use, dispensed the right amount of the product and it was easy to spread.

Skin Refinish 20% and the Body Refinish 15%:

I did not try the Body Refinish and the Skin Refinish 20% but I plan to soon. I feel that they will be just as good as the other products. So check back for my review.


Overall, I was pleased with the overall effects of the products. They did help reduce my redness and irritation. I did not stop using my prescription gel while using the products because I did not want a flareup of my Rosacea. I will definitely be using the products in the future. I have researched other products and the M2 line is priced comparably with the other brand name products. 

Please visit the M2 site for more information on the products and where to purchase them.





Disclosure:

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REVIEW OF THE ORPHAN KING BY SIGMUND BROUWER

I was cleaning my basement recently and I came across the book The Orphan King: Book 1 in the Merlin's Immortals series. It was written in 2012 and since then the author has written two more books in the series. It look interesting so I decided to read it. 

About the Book:

The future of the Immortals is in the hands of an orphan

The Orphan King (Merlin's Immortals Series #1)My greatest fear was that they would find us and make of us a sacrifice beneath a full moon. Now you, Thomas, must help us destroy the circle of evil.

The last words of a dying woman would change the life of young Thomas. Raised behind monastery walls, he knows nothing of his mysterious past or imminent destiny. But now, in the heart of medieval England, a darkness threatens to strangle truth. An ancient order tightens their ghostly grip on power, creating fear and exiling those who would oppose them. Thomas is determined fulfill his calling and bring light into the mysterious world of the Druids and leaves the monastery on an important quest.

Thomas quickly finds himself in unfamiliar territory, as he must put his faith in unusual companions—a cryptic knight, a child thief, and the beautiful, silent woman whom may not be all she seems.  From the solitary life of an orphan, Thomas now finds himself tangled in the roots of both comradery and suspicion.

Can he trust those who would join his battle…or will his fears force him to go on alone?

About the Author:

With three million books in print, SIGMUND BROUWER is the best-selling author of dozens of popular books for children and adults. An acclaimed storyteller and passionate reader, Brouwer brings his characters to life with the desire to give voice to truth. Over the last two decades, his Rock and Roll Literacy presentation has inspired students and teachers at schools all across North America. Sigmund is married to songwriter recording artist Cindy Morgan. The couple and their two young daughters divide their time between Red Deer, Alberta and Nashville, Tennessee.


My Thoughts:

I have always been a fan of the Middle Ages and Merlin. The idea of the Orphan King came from the book Magnus written in 1995. I have not read the book so I could not compare the two editions of the story. The book was a little slow in the beginning but it picked up speed and I could not put it down. I had to find out if Thomas succeeds in his mission to conquer the castle "Magnus". I had thought that Merlin was going to be a character in the book but it is set years after Merlin's time. It was full of mystery, suspense, knights, castles and an medieval times. I was glad that I decided to read the Orphan King and I look forward to read the next books in the series.


Disclosure: i received a copy of the book from the publisher for my honest review and I was not compensated for my review.


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Wednesday, February 19, 2014

REVIEW AND GIVEAWAY OF DIAL VITAMIN BOOST BODY WASH (2 WINNERS-USA ONLY)



I have always been a fan of Dial products especially the new Dial Vitamin Boost Body Wash Amazing B. Using soap has caused my skin to be dry and itchy but the Body wash is infused with lotion and Vitamin B so my skin is softer and healthier. The advanced formula, with moisturizing Vitamin Complex, helps draw vitamins and moisture directly to your skin. 




The body wash has a clean tropical smell that is not overwhelming and does not leave a residual like soap does. It is very gentle and you only need a small amount to make a rich lather. My entire family loves it and are always commenting on how soft their skin is. Thanks to Dial I am able to give away a coupon for a free bottle of this great moisturizing body wash to two lucky readers.

Make sure to “Like” Dial on Facebook to stay up-to-date on new products and promotions!

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Monday, February 17, 2014

BLOGGERS- SIGN UP FOR THE MOTHER'S DAY GIVEAWAY (KITCHEN AID MIXER)




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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

ENTER TO WIN A CHROMEBOOK SPONSORED BY TIP HERO (USA ONLY)

Welcome to the "Chromebook Giveaway Event" sponsored by Tip Hero and featuring some great bloggers!

Need to replace your old laptop? We're giving away an Acer C720 Chromebook (ARV: $199) to one lucky winner!
This giveaway begins on February 12th and will run until February 26th at 11:59pm US Eastern time. It will be open to residents of the US only, 18+. Winner may choose to receive a brand new Acer C720 Chromebook or its value's equivalent in an Amazon gift card. Use the PromoSimple form below to enter, and make sure that you take advantage of the many entries you can gain. Also, be sure to come back daily for more chances to win. Good luck!
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Saturday, February 8, 2014

BLOGGERS SIGN UP FOR TIP HERO'S CHROMEBOOK GIVEAWAY





Tip Hero’s Chromebook Giveaway Event

Sign-ups are now open for Tip Hero’s latest giveaway event!
  • Event is free to join for bloggers who a.) have Facebook pages with at least 5,000 likes and b.) post an announcement on their blog. If you don't wish to post the announcement, please send the $5 non-post fee to tiphero@gmail.com
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Friday, February 7, 2014

BLOG TOUR OF FROM THE OUTBACK BY ANN B. HARRISON (CONTEST-WIN AN AMAZON GC-WORLDWIDE)


Tempers and sparks fly off the page in Ann B. Harrison's latest Outback novel. From the Outback is set against a vivid backdrop of rolling hills in Australian wine country. Readers that have a sense of adventure and a passion for life and romance in a rural, county setting will love this book.

About FROM THE OUTBACK:

Although desperate to get out of her dead end job, Sami is cynical when she hears of an inheritance from the grandfather she never knew. But once she and her young brother arrive in the beautiful valley, she discovers they are not wanted...especially by the sexy vineyard owner next door.

Will she persevere and make a home for them, or give in and take the easy money when the going gets tough?







Available now on Amazon! And to check out other books available by Ann visit: http://www.annbharrisonromance.com/books.html

Want to learn more about FROM THE OUTBACK? Check out this exclusive interview with Ann!



About Ann B. Harrison:

Ann swears she was born with a book in her hands and has never put it down. A lifelong love of reading has finally culminated in achieving her dream of writing...and publication.

She lives in the beautiful Hunter Valley with her own handsome hero of many years. Ann has always loved the ups and downs of life in small communities and she shares this with readers in her rural romances.

Strong sexy heroines with a good dash of sass thrown in feature in her stories. Of course these women need an equally strong hero. Bring on the outback hero and watch the passion ignite.

When not writing Ann enjoys reading, gardening, walking her very large dog Hugo and fighting with her computer.

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Wednesday, February 5, 2014

REVIEW OF I AM ABRAHAM: A NOVEL OF LINCOLN AND THE CIVIL WAR BY JEROME CHARYN





I want to welcome Jerome Charyn to Books R Us. Jerome is the author of I Am Abraham: A Novel of Lincoln and the Civil War and is touring the blogosphere sponsored by Tribute Books. Thanks for stopping by.

About the Book:


Narrated in Lincoln’s own voice, the tragicomic I Am Abraham promises to be the masterwork of Jerome Charyn’s remarkable career.
Since publishing his first novel in 1964, Jerome Charyn has established himself as one of the most inventive and prolific literary chroniclers of the American landscape. Here in I Am Abraham, Charyn returns with an unforgettable portrait of Lincoln and the Civil War. Narrated boldly in the first person, I Am Abraham effortlessly mixes humor with Shakespearean-like tragedy, in the process creating an achingly human portrait of our sixteenth President.
Tracing the historic arc of Lincoln's life from his picaresque days as a gangly young lawyer in Sangamon County, Illinois, through his improbable marriage to Kentucky belle Mary Todd, to his 1865 visit to war-shattered Richmond only days before his assassination, I Am Abraham hews closely to the familiar Lincoln saga. Charyn seamlessly braids historical figures such as Mrs. Keckley—the former slave, who became the First Lady's dressmaker and confidante—and the swaggering and almost treasonous General McClellan with a parade of fictional extras: wise-cracking knaves, conniving hangers-on, speculators, scheming Senators, and even patriotic whores.
We encounter the renegade Rebel soldiers who flanked the District in tattered uniforms and cardboard shoes, living in a no-man's-land between North and South; as well as the Northern deserters, young men all, with sunken, hollowed faces, sitting in the punishing sun, waiting for their rendezvous with the firing squad; and the black recruits, whom Lincoln’s own generals wanted to discard, but who play a pivotal role in winning the Civil War. At the center of this grand pageant is always Lincoln himself, clad in a green shawl, pacing the White House halls in the darkest hours of America’s bloodiest war.
Using biblically cadenced prose, cornpone nineteenth-century humor, and Lincoln’s own letters and speeches, Charyn concocts a profoundly moral but troubled commander in chief, whose relationship with his Ophelia-like wife and sons—Robert, Willie, and Tad—is explored with penetrating psychological insight and the utmost compassion. Seized by melancholy and imbued with an unfaltering sense of human worth, Charyn’s President Lincoln comes to vibrant, three-dimensional life in a haunting portrait we have rarely seen in historical fiction.

About the Author:




Jerome Charyn, a master of lyrical farce and literary ventriloquism, published his first novel in 1964. The author of Johnny One-Eye, The Secret Life of Emily Dickenson, and dozens of other acclaimed novels and nonfiction works, he lives in New York and Paris.



My Thoughts-

Mr. Charyn's rendition of Lincoln's life was unique and fantastic. After reading the book, I had a better understanding of  Lincoln's life, political career and the Civil War. The author had a way with words and I felt that I was right there watching the action. I was very impressed when the author admitted that "I never liked Lincoln." He wrote a book that was well researched and touched on Lincoln's bouts with depression. I finished the book rather quickly and I recommend the book to everyone who loves historical fiction. This would be a great title for a book club because there are so many topics that could be discussed.


Disclaimer: I was given a free copy of the book for my honest review and I was not compensated for my review.
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Monday, February 3, 2014

CHECK OUT THE NEW RELEASES FROM BRAZEN ROMANCE AND ENTER TO WIN A KINDLE PAPERWHITE AND OTHER GOODIES!



If you like your heroes hot, the sex hotter, and a swoon-worthy romance to swoop in and save your happily ever after, Brazen has the story for you. Sinfully sexy soldiers. Alpha cops who demand control. Sweet guys with a naughty side in the bedroom. At Brazen, they've got the hero destined to melt your... heart. Visit the Entangled website, the Brazen Blog, follow them on Twitter, Like their Facebook page, and follow them on Pinterest.

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Friday, January 31, 2014

REVIEW AND GIVEAWAY OF PUREX CRYSTALS FRESH MOUNTAIN BREEZE (USA ONLY)

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I would like to introduce you to a new product called Purex Crystals Fresh Mountain Breeze. This is not your same old liquid softener but is more Eco friendly. Thanks to Purex I had the opportunity to try the product. 

 

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  • Clothes smell fresh for weeks, not days

  • Does not reduce the absorbency of towels

  • Natural formula is safe for your family and the environment because it contains 87% natural ingredients. 
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My Thoughts:


The crystals were easy to use and measure. I have used it a couple of times and I found my towels softer and were able to absorb water better. The scent was not overbearing and lasted for weeks. The crystals are definitely more convenient,less bulky and safer for my family. So would you like to give them a try? Enter my contest.

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Saturday, January 25, 2014

CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS, CHANGE YOUR LIFE BY MARY JO RAPINI

Change Your Thoughts,
Change Your Life
by Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC

A brand new year presents many opportunities to help our children with the challenges that come their way. One of the things we may not think about is the importance of continually growing and making changes in our lives as individuals. Our children learn by watching us. In fact, most children talk about their own New Year's resolutions by watching and listening to their parents as they discuss their personal resolutions. Mentoring for our children that change is difficult, but not insurmountable, is best done with actions, not words. Reminding your children that self-talk such as, "can't" or "it's too difficult," can be overcome by saying new and stronger self-talk such as, "I can do this" and "I will make these changes."
If you are trying to make changes, no matter what area they are in, the first work you have to do is clear your mind of the "I cant's."  To help you get rid of the old thoughts that keep you stuck in the rut of can't, try these tips.
  1. No matter what your goal or change is, if you pay attention closely, you will notice there are other areas that you sabotage as well. For example, if you eat to find comfort, you may also notice you have a lot of drama in your life that needs emotional comforting. Before you can stop the drama in your life, you will need to understand prior to eating what you are feeling. Ask yourself what the feeling of pain is that you are trying to fill. You may find past feelings of loneliness, abandonment or neglect. 
  2. Slow down. Moving too fast with our thoughts and expectations causes us to fall off track. This happens in dating, in teaching our children, and in expecting our partner to change after years of marriage. Going slowly gives us the advantage of understanding why we sabotage our plans so we can fix them as they occur. If you are planning on losing weight, removing toxic friends from your life or improving your marriage, allow at least six months to see improvements. Slowing down also helps us use more of our brain capacity.
  3. Forgive yourself and others for your past excuses, mistakes and selfishness. Your brain is so much more useful when you live in the now. Most of the negative patterns people continually fall into are due to their inability to live in the now and make the necessary changes at this time and this moment.
Old patterns are difficult to break, and no matter what negative pattern you are trying to extinguish, you will fall off track once in a while. This is to be expected, and rather than going back and shaming yourself, try to catch yourself and ask yourself what good this food, relationship, or whatever old pattern you are trying to break free from will do for you. Rather than indulging in the old pattern, try breathing through the moment or distract yourself with exercise, calling a friend, or getting away from the situation you are in. Being proactive at times of weakness helps you accomplish your goal leading to increased confidence that you are breaking free of your old rut.
When you change your thoughts, you change your life, your children's lives, and the lives of every person who you connect with.


Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC, is a licensed psychotherapist and co-author with Janine J. Sherman, of Start Talking: A Girl's Guide for You and Your Mom About Health, Sex or Whatever. Read more about the book at www.StartTalkingBook.com and more about Rapini at www.maryjorapini.com.


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Wednesday, January 15, 2014

ENTER TO WIN A $100 WALMART GC IN TIP HERO'S NEW YEAR'S KICKOFF GIVEAWAY


Welcome to the "New Year's Kickoff Giveaway Event" sponsored by Tip Hero and featuring some wonderful bloggers. With the New Year in full force, we thought the perfect way to celebrate would be with a great big giveaway event!



There are some great things to buy in January, and one lucky winner will get something that could come in handy while shopping. One winner will receive a $100 Walmart gift card to help start off the new year right.

This giveaway begins on January 15th and will run until January 29th at 11:59pm US Eastern time. It will be open to residents of the US only, 18+. Use the PromoSimple form below to enter, and make sure that you take advantage of the many entries you can gain. Also, check back daily for more chances to win. Best of luck!



Disclosure: Books R Us is not responsible for prize distribution. If you have any questions or concerns, please send an email to kira@tiphero.com. All entries are optional, but if the winner task is a task that you did not complete, a second winner will be chosen. Winners will be notified via email. If a winner does not respond within 48 hours of the time when the email is sent, another winner will be chosen.
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