Peshtemal {review + giveaway} from The Peshtemal Shop

{review + giveaway}

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Today I would love to share with you a fantastic Etsy shop based out of Mugla, Turkey that specializes in a traditional Turkish bath cloth called the Peshtemal. I received my very own and very beautiful Turquoise/White Peshtemal to try earlier this month. Besides coming in virtually every color, Peshtemals can be used for just about anything ... they're great as beach towels, swim suit cover ups, picnic blankets, bath towels, and can even provide a soft impromptu change pad for baby. 

Set of 2 Traditional Peshtemals

$45.00

This summer has provided several occasions to use my Peshtemal and I could not be happier with the way it has performed as a beach towel/cover-up. The Peshtemal is super light which is great for long strolls on the beach or shoreside camping trips, these towels also absorb just as quickly as conventional terry towels (wash first to achieve this), and they dry very quickly which is a must for camping. Everyone wants to know where I got my Peshtemal and mine seems to be 'borrowed' whenever I'm not looking! I absolutely love my Peshtemal and have taken it with me on just about every outing so far this summer and used it as a beach towel after swimming, a picnic blanket at the park, even a cover-up at a beach concert. The Peshtemal comes in pretty well every color imaginable and look amazing in person, they're much too pretty to stick in a linen closet so when not in use I drape mine over an armchair in the living room. 

A Peshtemal is a fantastically affordable gift idea for any occasion including birthdays, housewarmings, or as a hostess gift. I highly recommend The Peshtemal Shop to anyone looking to revamp their linen collection or looking for linens to complete their at home spa experience.

The Pestemal Shop would love to send one lucky winner their choice of Peshtemal!

Orange-Red Traditional Peshtemal

$20.00

Open to: U.S and Canadian Readers

Ends: July 23, 2011

Mandatory Entry: Have a look through the Peshtemal Shop and let us know which Peshtemal you would choose (up to $20.00). Please include your email address!

Extra Entries : please leave each entry as a seperate comment and include an email address

+1 Follow The Candid Reviewer via Google Friend Connect (right sidebar)

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+1 Tweet the following (can be done once daily) : Enter to win your choice of traditional Peshtemal from the Peshtemal Shop and @candidreviewer here: http://tiny.cc/nsqry (US/CAN) (July 23)

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+5 Blog about this giveaway (please leave a link in your comment)

+5 Purchase something from the Peshtemal Shop

I received a Peshtemal for free in order to complete my review; however, all opinions expressed in this post are my own and have not been influenced in any way.

St. Patrick's Day Countdown {Bath and Body}

{7} More Sleeps Until St. Patrick's Day

1. Lucky Shamrock Needle Felted Soap in a Blanket from FeltBugg ~ $14.00

2. Three St. Patty's Day Soaps from Heidi's Handmades ~ $5.50

3. Luck O' The Irish Shamrock Soap from AJ Sweet Soap ~ $6.00

1. Celtic Knotwork and Shamrock Soap from Amirya's Garden ~ $4.00

2. Claddaugh Symbol Soap from Glassy Mountain ~ $5.99

3. Leprechauns' Loot - Gold Nugget Soap from AJ Sweet Soap ~ $6.75

1. Limited Edition Rolling In Clover Sugar Scrub from Au Naturalle ~ $10.00

2. Erin Go Bath Whipped Moisturizing Body Wash from bubble genius ~ $12.00

3. Zing Dead Sea Salt Scrub from JenSan ~ $17.95

1. Irish Cream Lip Balm from Long Winter Farm ~ $3.50

2. Lush A Licious Shimmering Shamrock Lip Shimmer from Michelle's This and That ~ $7.95

3. Shamrock Shake Lip Balm from Epically Epic Soap Co. ~ $3.50

Made in Canada {giveaway} from Anani Spa CLOSED

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

We're heading east today to visit Sandra, the visionary and esthetician behind Anani Spa. Anani Spa is based in the province of Alberta, and it is Sandra's commitment to "creating formulas that not only contain the very best and most effective ingredients available on the market but which also do what they claim",  that makes the bath and body products found at Anani Spa top class!

Anani Spa is the result of 9 years of dedicated research and development, with the main goal being to bring you "the softest, sexiest, healthiest and most pampered, spoiled skin possible. Because I can!...Because we deserve it!" Sandra's passion for products that blend Phytotherapy, Thalassotherapy and Aromatherapy spans two interchangeable product lines, Anani Spa Therapy and SO ME Spa Naturals. Anani Spa Therapy is great for men and women looking to rejuvinate tired or overworked skin using "the most potent and effective plant based ingredients available and the latest in anti-aging technology." SO ME Spa Naturals is like the icing on the cake when it comes to bath and body products, this line is all about the pick-me-up powers of pampering! These luxuriously affordable products are packed "with rich exotic butters and oils, nutrient-rich plant and fruit extracts, vitamins, rare marine salts and clays sourced from all over the globe. Each product is infused with textures, colours and aromas that will leave you feeling like the Divine Diva that you are!"
Here's a peak at some of the body products you'll find on my Christmas wish list (is it too early to be thinking about Christmas?!?!)

 

Goji Berry and Green Tea Skin Tonique

$17.50 USD

Honey and Lemon Hand Butter

$15.00 USD

Pink Peppermint Foaming Foot Scrub

Sandra (Saintly Smelling Sandra?) has a great giveaway up her sleeve for my readers! She has agreed to give away a $50 Gift Certificate to one lucky reader to spend on anything from Anani Spa !!!

Open to : Everyone (U.S, Canada, International)!

Ends : July 22, 2010

Mandatory Entry

Head on over to Anani Spa and have a look around, then come back here and leave a comment about which item is definitley going on your 'Must Have' list!. You can also check out Sandra's Sold Items to see what else has been/can be available from Anani Spa. This entry must be completed first, remember to leave your email address!

Extra Entries

- +1 extra entry : Let us know in a comment what comes to mind when you think of Alberta

- +1 extra entry : Follow The Candid Reviewer via Google Friend Connect
- +1 extra entry : Heart Anani Spa on Etsy

- +1 extra entry : What is Alberta's official flower?

- +1 extra entry : Follow The Candid Reviewer on Twitter

- +1 extra entry : Like Anani Spa on Facebook
- +1 extra entry : Like The Candid Reviewer on Facebook

- +1 extra entry : The world's largest rodeo takes place in Alberta annually, what is it called?

- +1 extra entry : Tweet the following (can be done once daily)

Enter to win a $50 GC from Anani Spa and @candidreviewer here http://tinyurl.com/23ybvrn (Int.) (07/22)

- +2 extra entries : Subscribe to The Candid Reviewer's email list (left sidebar)

- +5 extra entries : Purchase something from Anani Spa

- +5 extra entries : Blog about this giveaway, please leave the link in your comments

All opinions expressed in this post are my own, and have not been influenced in any way.

Mother's Day {review & giveaway} Bath Salts from The Dancing Grasshopper CLOSED

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

Good morning, I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and managed to squeeze in a little 'me time'!
This morning I am so pleased to be able to introduce Stephanie from The Dancing Grasshopper.

At The Dancing Grasshopper you will find Olive Oil soaps, lip balms, and lotions. As well as bath salts, soy candles, and some items for your 'babyhopper' too. Stephanie also crafts some very beautiful feather headbands and hairclips. All of The Dancing Grasshopper's bath and body products are 100% handmade, paraben free, and contain no dyes!!! I was very excited to try the Juniper and Sage Bath Salt, which comes in a space saving 3oz. tube with screw top lid and a very simple ingredients list printed on their cute label.

This scent is on the softer side but I found that it did a great job of making my bath water nice and silky. I also just felt better knowing that I was soaking in something that was good for me and wasn't worried about any chemicals wreaking havoc with my sensitive skin. All you need is 2-3tsp sprinkled under running warm bath water and voila instant feel good 'me time'! Stephanie also included a little sample of soap to try out as well. This one had a more robust scent about it and lathered up very nicely, leaving my skin clean and happy.

Here's a few more items from Stephanie's collection of goodness that have caught my eye.

Tomato Leaf 4oz. Olive Oil Soap ~ $5.95USD

 Ginger Peach Olive Oil Lip Balm ~ $2.95USD

 Black and White Feather Headband ~ $14.95USD

 Babyhopper Gift Set ~ $15.95USD

Buy It

Head on over to The Dancing Grasshopper and get free shipping on all Headbands and Hairclips as well as 25% off all Wild Mint & Ivy products.

Win It

The lovely Stephanie has given me an extra 3oz tube of Juniper & Sage Bath Salt to pass on to one lucky reader.

Juniper & Sage Bath Salt ~ $3.95USD

Mandatory Entry
To enter please visit The Dancing Grasshopper and then come back here and leave a comment about another item that you fancy. Remember to include your email address!

! Please leave each entry as a seperate comment, thank you !

For one (1) extra entry you can...
- Heart The Dancing Grasshopper (please leave your username in the comment)
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For two (2) extra entries you can...
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- Tweet about this giveaway (please leave a link in your comment) (can be done once daily)
 You can tweet this ...
Enter for your chance to win Juniper & Sage Bath Salts from The Dancing Grasshopper @candidreviewer here http://tinyurl.com/26vtjx9 (May 7)


For five (5) extra entries you can...
- Purchase something from The Dancing Grasshopper

- Blog about this giveaway (please leave a link in your comment)

Please remember to leave your email or a way I can contact you if you are the winner. I will be emailing the winner April 30, they will then have 48 hours to respond or I will choose another winner.

OPEN TO: Worldwide.
CLOSES: May 7, 2010

I received no monetary compensation for this write up or for hosting this giveaway, I did receive a free product in order to facilitate my review, however, all opinions expressed in this post are my own.

{giveaway} Paintbox Soap Collection from Paintbox Soapworks CLOSED

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

Let Mom lather up in the scents of spring with a Paintbox Soap Collection from Paintbox Soapworks.

Here's a little bit more about Hayley of Paintbox Soapworks from her Etsy bio: "Paintbox Soapworks was born out of my love for handicraft, beautiful fragrances & clean hands. It all started innocently enough, making soap out of some perfume oils languishing in my collection. I made some extra & sent them to friends. Then there was a loud whooshing sound & I had more ideas for tasty fragrances & fun colors than I knew what to do with.
Being a typical Gemini, I love variety, & designed my mini soap tablets so I could use a different soap every day without cluttering up the shower. I have 6 in rotation right now, plus 3 at the sink & 2 in the kitchen. Never let it be said I don't use my own product :)" 
With a background in culinary arts Hayley has created some truly mouth watering scents like, Lavendar Truffle, Orange Crush, and Fantasticake to name a few. Here's a couple that have got my nose's attention;

Hoarfrost Luxury Glycerin Soap ~ Peppermint, Spruce, Eucalyptus

$6.00USD

 Resolution Luxury Glycerin Soap ~ Grapefruit, Juniper, Citron
$6.00USD

 The Grotto Luxury Glycerin Soap ~ Tuberose, Damp Moss
$6.00USD

Win It !

The wonderful Hayley has agreed to give one lucky reader their very own Paintbox Soap Collection!

The winner's Paintbox Soap Collection will contain each of the following scents in .7 ounce bars.

Downpour ~ Cool Spring Rains, Ferns, Hyacinth, Cyclamen 

The Olive Tree ~ Olive Blossom, Osmanthus, Fresh Air
White Cotton Sheets ~ White Flowers, Hawthorn, Ozone
Fresh Zucchini Flower ~ Sweet Musk, Green Grass
Beet It ~ Sweet Musck, Patchouli, Grass

Mandatory Entry
To enter please visit Paintbox Soapworks and then come back here and leave a comment about your favorite scent. Please remember to include your email address!

For one (1) extra entry you can...
- Heart Paintbox Soapworks (please leave your username in the comment)
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For two (2) extra entries you can...
- Become a Facebook Fan of Paintbox Soapworks

- Follow Paintbox Soapworks on Twitter
- Add my button to your blog (please leave a link in your comment)
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- Tweet about this giveaway (please leave a link in your comment) (can be done once daily)
 You can tweet this ...
Enter to win a Paintbox Soap Collection by @paintboxsoaps from @candidreviewer here http://tinyurl.com/yys4kzn Open Worldwide Ends April 27

For five (5) extra entries you can...
- Purchase something from Paintbox Soapworks

- Blog about this giveaway (please leave a link in your comment)

Please remember to leave your email or a way I can contact you if you are the winner. I will be emailing the winner April 28, they will then have 48 hours to respond or I will choose another winner.

OPEN TO: Worldwide.
CLOSES: April 27, 2010

I received no monetary compensation for this write up or for hosting this giveaway, all opinions expressed in this post are my own.

{review & giveaway} Apricot Cybilla Sugar Cube Scrub from CleanQueenSoapCo. CLOSED

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

Spring is here (rain and all), the grass is greener, flowers are blooming (achooo!), and the air is alive with the sound of bird song. I don't know about you, but after a hard days work soaking in the freshness of spring I'm ready for a nice long bath! And what better way to spring clean your skin then with an all natural sugar cube scrub.

:Introducing:

I received a lovely little sample of Apricot Cybilla Sugar Cube Scrub from CleanQueenSoapCo. and I have to admit these cubes are total bliss. First off they smell absolutely delish! My mail box smelt way too good the day these babies arrived. It's a really nice fruity smell, sometimes I find fruit soaps or perfumes a little too sweet but this blend of apricot cybilla was amazing. You could even put a few cubes in an envelope and sit them in your closet, your clothes will be sure to attract a few curious noses. The second thing that I love about CleanQueenSoapCo.'s sugar cube scrub is their hardiness. One thing that drives me nuts when using most mainstream cubes is the fact that they dissolve as soon as they come into contact with water. This results in a bath far from relaxing as you race against the clock to lather up before the cube slips through your fingers. There was no dissapearing act when it came to the Apricot Cybilla Sugar Cube Scrub, these great cubes can be dunked and scrubbed as leisurely as you like! And scrub they do. I don't own a car so my main mode of transportation are my two left feet and my trunk consists of a well worn backpack, needless to say my shoulders are deffinetley worse for wear. These sugar cube scrubs proved to be a wonderful exfoliant, they rejuvinated my tough dry skin while working a bit of aroma therapy magic. The end result was healthier, smoother skin and a happier mind. To learn more about the Apricot Cybilla Sugar Cube Scrub you can go here.
And now some totally exciting news, Lisa, the clean queen herself, has agreed to give one of my lucky readers their very own 10oz jar of Apricot Cybilla Sugar Cube Scrub (that's approximately 15 fair sized cubes). This jar retails for $12 US.

Mandatory Entry
To enter please visit CleanQueenSoapCo. and have a look around then come back here and leave a comment below with another product you would love to try.

For one (1) extra entry you can...
- Heart CleanQueenSoapCo. (please leave your username in the comment)
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For two (2) extra entries you can...
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For five (5) extra entries you can...
- Purchase something from CleanQueenSoapCo.
- Blog about this giveaway (please leave a link in your comment)

Please remember to leave your email or a way I can contact you if you are the winner. I will be emailing the winner April 12, they will then have 48h to respond or I will choose another winner.

OPEN TO: Worldwide.
CLOSES: Midnight April 11, 2010

I received no monetary compensation for this write up, I was provided with a sample in order to faciliate this review, however, all opinions expressed in this post are my own.

{giveaway} Soft Little Irish Washies from My Bella Baby CLOSED

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

Spread some lather and luck with these super soft washies for babe. Here's what Kayla of MyBellaBaby has to say about them..."Introducing a different approach to bathing! Soft little washies are made out of 100% cotton on one side, minky fabric on the other with a layer in between for absorbency/thickness. There is an elastic strap, 1" wide, on the back covered with matching cotton fabric.
These little washies measure a 3" circle. Easily slip the strap onto your hand while bathing your little one and enjoy the option to use the minky side or the cotton side, just flip the strap.
Little washies are the perfect size for your toddler to use when they get to the "I want to do it myself" stage. Give them their own!
Easy to travel with, just slip in the diaper bag. Easy cleaning, just toss in the washer and dryer.
This is a set of 5, comes tied with a ribbon."
Kayla's inspiration for these fantastic little washies came from her frustation with the high prices on items that could only be used for one short stage in babes life. Kayla decided to change this, and now she's got you covered for several stages in your child's life, and completely affordable too!
Want to know when MyBellaBaby is having their next sale (this month it's 'buy two sets, get one free'), or be the first to know about her own giveaways and contests? Sign up for MyBellaBaby's monthly newsletter, just put your name and email into a nice little message and send it off to Kayla via Etsy convo.

And now lets all do a happy little jig, because the lovely Kayla is giving away one set (that's five washies) of her

Soft Little Irish Washies

Style, Comfort, and Love for all Babies

Mandatory Entry

(This entry must be completed first)

1 Entry - For your chance to win these great washies visit My Bella Baby, then come back here and tell me what your favorite item is. Be sure to include your email adress so I can contact you if you win.

Additional Entries

1 Entry - Be/Become a follower of my blog through Google Friends (right sidebar)

1 Entry - Be/Become a Facebook Fan of The Candid Reviewer (right sidebar)

1 Entry - Follow The Candid Reviewer on Twitter (left sidebar), leave your twitter name in the comments

2 Entries - Heart My Bella Baby on Etsy (leave your Etsy name in the comments)  

3 Entries - Tweet about this giveaway (leave me the link in your comments)

5 Entries - Blog about this giveaway and leave me the link in your comments (please link back to my blog as well as My Bella Baby)

10 Entries- Purchase something from My Bella Baby, leave your first name and last initial in the comments along with what item you purchased.

 Open to: Worldwide

Closes: Midnight (Pacific Time) March 18, 2010

Winners are chosen using the random number picker located on my left sidebar. I will contact the winner by email, winners will then have 48 hours to reply with their mailing info, if I do not recieve a reply a new winner will  be chosen.

All views held in this post are of my own personal opinion, I did not receive any monetary compensation in exchange for hosting this giveaway.

{giveaway} Gentleman's Tweed Moisturizing soap from Man Cave Soapworks CLOSED

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED:::Congratulations Princess Sammy Vintage
Today we've got a little something for the man in your life. The Gentleman's Tweed Moisturizing soap will let your man lather himself up in a delectable dose of Dublin charm. This manly bar of soap "bursts with a sprig of Dublin Ivy and a blend of French verbena and lemon. Green herbaceous clover, sublime notes of mysore sandalwood and gray amber will make you wish you were nary a care on O'Connell Street in Dublin; Guinness in hand." 

Get ready to hold onto your man ladies because Man Cave is going to give one lucky reader a 4oz bar of 

Gentleman's Tweed Moisturizing Soap

The Man Cave, no girls allowed

Mandatory Entry

(This entry must be completed first)

1 Entry - For your chance to win please visit The Man Cave, then come back here and tell me what your favorite item is. Be sure to include your email adress so I can contact you if you win.

Additional Entries
(please leave each entry as a seperate comment)

1 Entry - Be/Become a follower of my blog through Google Friends (right sidebar)

1 Entry - Be/Become a Facebook Fan of The Candid Reviewer (right sidebar)

1 Entry - Follow The Candid Reviewer on Twitter (left sidebar), leave your twitter name in the comments
2 Entries - Heart The Man Cave on Etsy (leave your Etsy username in the comment)

3 Entries - Tweet about this giveaway (leave me the link in your comments)
4 Entries - Put my button on your blog (leave me the link in your comment)

5 Entries - Blog about this giveaway and leave me the link in your comments (please link back to my blog as well as The Man Cave)

10 Entries- Purchase something from The Man Cave, leave your first name and last initial in the comments along with what item you purchased.

Open To: Canada & U.S
(Don't worry international readers we'll be back tomorrow with another worldwide giveaway)

Closes: Midnight March 12, 2010 (Pacific Time)

Winners are chosen using the random number picker located on my left sidebar. I will contact the winner by email, winners will then have 48 hours to reply with their mailing info, if I do not recieve a reply a new winner will  be chosen.

All views held in this post are of my own personal opinion, I did not receive any monetary compensation in exchange for hosting this giveaway.

Daily Etsy Find ---> Bath and Body from Flourish Bath and Body

 

Brown Sugar Cube Scrub

 

Pomegranate Rose roll on perfume

 

Peppermint Lemonade Shea Butter and Apricot Seed Soap

 

Asian Pear Lip Balm

These mouth watering scents and more can be found at Flourish Bath and Body, "everyday luxuries for bath and body".