Save on Energy wants to help you save at the pump! Summer is just around the corner and gas prices are already soaring in my area, so this is great timing! Head over to enter for your chance to win a $250 gas card from Save on Energy.

If you haven’t heard of Save On Energy before, they are the #1 site in North America to shop and compare energy rates. They have
done the work and pre-screened suppliers so you don’t have to worry about quality. Just pick the rate that’s the best fit for you and start saving money immediately.

To spread the word about their program, Save On Energy is hosting a Facebook giveaway! When you follow Save on Energy on Facebook, you’ll be entered for your chance to win a $250 gas card. Plus, if you refer your friends, you’ll get an extra entry for each one that registers!

To Win:

• “Like” Save on Energy on Facebook
• Register to win $250 gas card between May 18 and June 17, 2011
• Refer your friends to get extra entries

One winner will be randomly selected each week during the promotion period, May 18 – June 17, 2011. Limit one winner per household. Unfortunately it looks like if you’ve already registered with Save on Energy you will not be eligible for this giveaway.

Name of Product: Got Milk? Cereal-On-The-Go Container

Description of Product: “The modern-day morning looks dramatically different than a decade ago. More kids than ever are either grabbing a toaster pastry or fast food sandwich, or skipping breakfast entirely. Sodas are increasingly the drink of choice at breakfast and less than 20 percent of breakfast meals eaten at home include milk.1 That’s why the national Milk Mustache “got milk?”® Campaign is launching a new initiative to throw the spotlight on breakfast – and to reinforce the importance of adding lowfat or fat free milk to the morning meal. At a time when families are beginning to settle into new back-to-school routines, the initiative will educate moms on the considerable contributions of a well-balanced breakfast – along with the downfalls of inadequate nourishment in the a.m. Visit WhyMilk.com for a back-to-school checklist and breakfast IQ test.”

Giveaway: The folks over at Got Milk? have graciously decided to give ten (10) lucky Nicole’s Nickels reader each their own cereal-on-the-go containers (pictured in this post)

You will have 7 ways to enter but the first entry is MANDATORY. You MUST fill out the form for EACH entry you are able to make. Just click “refresh” to get the form back after you make each entry.

• MANDATORY Entry: Who would this cereal-on-the-go container be for and why?
• subscribe to my blog (either via email using the box in the left sidebar OR via RSS feed). If you already subscribe fill in the form saying you do. If you subscribe by email you MUST confirm your email and activate the subscription.
• follow me on Twitter (http://twitter.com/NicolesNickels) AND tweet about this giveaway.
• blog about this giveaway (leave the link in the form)
• email 5 people about this giveaway (please cc me on this email – nicolesnickels at gmail dot com and fill out the form saying you sent the email)
• grab my button for your site (leave the link to where the button is in the form)
• post this giveaway on a linky or forum (and leave the link in the form)

This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only, 18 years old or over, and the winners will be chosen by random.org. This giveaway will be good until October 18, 2010 at 9:00 pm Eastern time and a winner will be announced soon thereafter. If the winner does not respond to my email within 48 hours then I will pick a new winner. Good luck!

I did not receive any free product or compensation for this post. My opinions remain my own.

Name of Product: Iced Coffee for the Tassimo

Price of Product: $9.99 for 16 T-discs

Where can the product be purchased: online from Amazon and at websites and retailers nationwide where coffees for the Tassimo are sold

Description of Product: “Enjoy a fresh glass of an iced beverage any time with these patented T-discs, for use with the Tassimo Beverage System. Each T-disc contains a precisely measured amount of coffee with or without concentrated milk, and is sealed to protect the precious flavors inside. All the brewing happens inside the T-disc, so there’s no measuring, no fuss and virtually no clean-up.”

Review of Product: I recently had the opportunity to try two new Tassimo selections from Gevalia, the Black Iced Coffee and the Sweet and Creamy Iced Coffee. In summer, when it is too hot to have a steaming cup of coffee but you still need the coffee fix, now there is a great way to make an iced coffee at home like you would get at Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts. It is simple to make. You fill up a 16 ounce cup with ice and put under the Tassimo spout. It warns you not to use a something made of glass because it might crack with the heat and the cold. You then brew it like you would with any other Tassimo coffee, just pop the T-Disc in and press the button. You can then add in one of the creamer disks to make it into an iced latte. I’m no Barista, but it brews a great single served iced coffee that tastes great and will save you money instead of having to go to a specialty coffee shop.

I received a sample of these products to review at no charge but my opinions remain my own.

Name of Product:Remington Electric Shaver 5130

Price of Product: $73.99

Where can the product be purchased: online from Amazon and at retailers and online retailers nationwide

Description of Product: “R-5130 Pivot and Flex Technology.  Features: 3 flexing heads adjust to your face, Dual Track, Titanium coated blades which are strong, long-lasting, and Durable, Pop-up trimmer, Rinseable, World Wide Voltage, 5 minute quick charge.  Fully charges in 90 minutes. Rechargeable and corded. L.E.D gauge indicates battery level. 2 year limited warranty. Additional Features: Includes: Power Cord, Cleaning Brush”

Review of Product: From my brother: “I recently got the opportunity to try the Remington R5130 electric razor. Unlike a competitor razor that is a foil shaver, the Remington is a triple head razor, similar to another competitor that I had been using. I was using a competitor prior to this and can say that I am getting a closer and faster shave with the Remington. I believe it has to do with the titanium coating on the blades which gives me a closer shave. There are three razor heads and each one pivots and flexes individually to go over the contours of my face. When the razor gets dirty and filled with hair, you just have to run it under some hot water and it cleans it out. There is an LED indicator which shows the level of battery charge. When the battery is running low, you can do a 5 minute quick charge that will let the razor run for 30 minutes. There is also a handy pop up trimmer to trim sideburns. I would rate this Remington razor better than the competitor triple head razor I was using before due to the closer shave and the fact that it is less expensive than the competitor.”

I received a sample of these products to review at no charge but my opinions remain my own.

I wanted to let you all know about a great sweepstakes where you enter for the chance to win a grand prize of $10,000 sponsored by 100% Colombian Coffee. 

Just check out www.whatsbehindthebest.com to learn more about 100% Colombian coffee and enter the sweepstakes.  This is a weekly sweepstakes so make sure to enter every week for the best chances!

Name of Product: Dyson DC31 Animal Handheld Vacuum

Price of Product: $269.99

Where can the product be purchased: online at Amazon and at retailers nationwide

Description of Product: “Dyson DC31 Animal is a handheld vacuum with a motorized brush bar, designed for homes with pets. Ideal for quick pick-ups and spot cleaning. It also has dual power mode that gives longer run-time for large jobs or extra suction for stubborn dirt. Powered by the new Dyson digital motor – three times faster, the most power efficient.  Dyson’s latest handheld is powered by the Dyson digital motor, DDM – the fastest, most power-efficient motor ever developed for a handheld vacuum. Spinning up to 104,000rpm, DDM is five times faster than a Formula 1 race car engine. You get more power, longer. It just works.
Like all Dyson vacuums, DC31 uses patented Root Cyclone™ technology to separate dirt, fine dust and debris from the air. So,
it doesn’t lose suction as proven by the internationally recognized IEC 60312 Cl 2.9 test standard.  For tough pet hair, DC31 Animal’s motorized brush bar has been redesigned to swivel for better contact. Even the peskiest animal hair has met its match.”

Review of Product: I have 2 dogs as many of you know and while they are of the “non-shedding” variety, they do lose hair just like you and me! I was looking for a handheld vacuum to pick up the hair that wasn’t easy to vacuum up with a traditional vacuum.  I was excited to get this Dyson DC 31! It was ready to use in minutes and I love the 2 year warranty that the product comes with.  Long warranties equal good companies to me! The motor is super strong and it sucked up dirt and hair effortlessly.  The handheld comes with an extension hose, wide nozzle tool, a stubborn dirt brush, and a soft dusting brush.  The attachments are really useful and there wasn’t any place I wasn’t able to clean up with the Dyson.  The Dyson DC31 is bagless and comes with a washable filter.  This vacuum is expensive but worth the money in my opinion as it is so well-made and comes with that nice warranty.  If you have high traffic areas and/or pets, this Dyson DC31 does the job!

I received this product to review at no charge but my opinions remain my own.

Name of Product: Rembrandt 2 Hour Whitening Kit, Rembrandt Whitening Strips, and Reach design Toothbrush  

Price of Product: $24.99 for the 2 hour kit, $24.99 for the strips, and $2.99-$3.99 for the toothbrush

Where can the product be purchased: at retailers nationwide

Description of Product: “The 2 hour Whitening Kit contains a proprietary BIO-AVAILABLE® peroxide that starts working immediately on contact. COMFYTRAY™ applicators mold under hot water to form to teeth and make for an easy and comfortable application. The Whitening strips are a once daily treatment applied for 30 minutes that visibly whitens in just five days. Strips conform to the unique shape of teeth and stay in place with enhanced FORMFIT™ Technology. The Reach by design Toothbrush is a new limited edition brush that is perfect to lighten up your bathroom or for your travel kit. Flowers and stripes update the Ultraclean brush for a festive, cheerful smile.”

Review of Product:  I was totally enamored with the toothbrush – I love the Reacgh UltraClean and to have it so whimsical with bright hawaiian-like flowers on it was so cute! Why have a boring toothbrush, right? Seriously, though, this was always my favorite toothbrush and now it’s even better! I tried both the 2 hour whitening kit as well as the strips and was happy with the results for both.  I suffer from tooth sensitivity and found my teeth to be slightly more sensitive after using the whitening products which they say is possible in the instructions.  With the strips, you are supposed to use them for 30 minutes per day for 7 days and the box comes with lower strips and upper strips to use.  The 2 hour whitening kit is 20 minutes on and 10 minutes off  4 times for a total of 2 hours.  This was good to do on a weekend for me when I have that kind of time and can sit and blog with the trays in my mouth! I did notice my teeth were whiter and for an at home whitener I thought they did a pretty good job.

Giveaway: The folks over at Rembrandt and Reach have graciously offered to give three (3) of my readers their own prize pack each containing Intense Stain toothpaste, Rembrandt Whitening Kit, Rembrandt 2 Hour Kit, and a Reach toothbrush – each an over $50 value!

You will have 7 ways to enter but the first entry is MANDATORY. You MUST fill out the form for EACH entry you are able to make. Just click “refresh” to get the form back after you make each entry.

• MANDATORY Entry: Which of the 3 products featured in this giveaway would be most valuable to you and why?
• subscribe to my blog (either via email using the box in the left sidebar OR via RSS feed). If you already subscribe fill in the form saying you do. If you subscribe by email you MUST confirm your email and activate the subscription.
• follow me on Twitter (http://twitter.com/NicolesNickels) AND tweet about this giveaway.
• blog about this giveaway (leave the link in the form)
• email 5 people about this giveaway (please cc me on this email – nicolesnickels at gmail dot com and fill out the form saying you sent the email)
• grab my button for your site (leave the link to where the button is in the form)
• post this giveaway on a linky or forum (and leave the link in the form)

This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only, 18 years old or over, and the winners will be chosen by random.org. This giveaway will be good until March 15, 2010 at 9:00 pm Eastern time and a winner will be announced soon thereafter. If the winner does not respond to my email within 48 hours then I will pick a new winner. Good luck!

 

I received the items I reviewed in this post to write this review at no charge. My opinions remain my own.

Name of Product: (seed)+ Personal Care Products:  Nourishing Body Lotion, Moisturizing Body Soap & Conditioning Hair Shampoo Bar

Price of Product: $ 19.62 for the body lotion, $19.85 for the soap and $19.85 for the shampoo bar

Where can the product be purchased: online from Amazon and Whole Foods stores

Description of Product: “Powerfully Beneficial, Elegant and Pampering, our All-Natural SEED+ line of personal care offers soothing lotions, moisturizing soaps, and unique shampoo bars enriched with nutrient-rich grape seeds. Our natural products are high quality, and with a set of our Nourishing Body Lotion, Moisturizing Body Soap, and Conditioning Hair Shampoo bar costing less than $20, it is a Healthy Beauty gift that fits every budget.  And SEED+ is powerful seed-based body care for both men and women, so you can share. We aspire to improve people’s lives with innovative, thoughtful, 100% naturally effective personal care products that promote healthy skin. Our packaging is beautiful, recyclable and/or biodegradable, and all products and packaging are made here in the United States. SEED+ is owned by Graine de Vie, which integrates healthy living and sustainability into all of our products. SEED is brand new!”

Review of Product:   I was intrigued by these products and their 100% natural claims using the grapeseed.  I received samples from the invigorating citrus line and was happy to find the scents delightful and not at all overpowering.  The lotion was smooth and did not leave a greasy residue.  The body soap was hearty and while I am not a user of bar soap generally (I prefer body wash) I found the soap to be not cumbersome and refreshing.  The shampoo bar was the hardest for me to get used to though I think it is a great product especially for a man or someone with short hair.  It was tough with my longer hair and I think mentally I am so used to pouring shampoo from a bottle! I really enjoyed this line and love that it has no preservatives or artificial colors in it.

Giveaway: The kind folks over at (seed)+  have graciously decided to give one (1) of my readers the same set of 3 products I received (lotion, siap and shampoo bar) – a value of $60!

You will have 7 ways to enter but the first entry is MANDATORY. You MUST fill out the form for EACH entry you are able to make. Just click “refresh” to get the form back after you make each entry.

• MANDATORY Entry: Check out the (seed)+ website and let me know which product sounds the most interesting to you.
• subscribe to my blog (either via email using the box in the left sidebar OR via RSS feed). If you already subscribe fill in the form saying you do. If you subscribe by email you MUST confirm your email and activate the subscription.
• follow me on Twitter (http://twitter.com/NicolesNickels) and (seed)+ on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/seedpower) AND tweet about this giveaway.
• blog about this giveaway (leave the link in the form)
• email 5 people about this giveaway (please cc me on this email – nicolesnickels at gmail dot com and fill out the form saying you sent the email)
• grab my button for your site (leave the link to where the button is in the form)
• post this giveaway on a linky or forum (and leave the link in the form)

This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only, 18 years old or over, and the winners will be chosen by random.org. This giveaway will be good until March 15, 2010 at 9:00 pm Eastern time and a winner will be announced soon thereafter. If the winner does not respond to my email within 48 hours then I will pick a new winner. Good luck!

 

I received the items I reviewed in this post to write this review at no charge. My opinions remain my own.

Don’t forget to enter my 2 current giveaways:

1.  $25 Publix giftcard Giveaway (ends March
2.   Bob Evans giftcard and prize pack Giveaway (ends March

Here are this week’s top 10 giveaways.  Please be sure to read each blogger’s giveaway post carefully as they all have different rules.  Good luck!

1.  Coupon Dad – Pearls of Joy Necklace (ends March 31)
2.  Mommy has to Work – Chocolate giftpack (ends March 22)
3.  Northern Cheapskate - Pullups Giveaway (ends March 11)
4.  Stretching a Buck – Lovely Lisa Video Game (ends March 9)
5.  The Mommy in Me – Born Free Glass Bottle Set (ends March 19)
6.  For the Mommas – Alice in Wonderland (ends March 11)
7.  STL Mommy – Disney Family Beauty (ends March 20)
8.  Frugal Shopping with Julie – Newman’s Own Organics (ends March 19)
9.  Cincinnati Cents – $25 Kroger giftcard (ends March 10)
10. Koupon Karen – 24 pack of Cotonelle and $50 Target giftcard (ends March 18)

Name of Product: Juno Baby DVD:  Juno’s Rhythm Adventure 

Price of Product: $20.99

Where can the product be purchased: online at http://www.junobaby.com

Description of Product: “Juno Baby is our passion project. All of our products are based on our lifelong love of music and our belief in its power to open hearts and minds. We firmly believe that by surrounding young children with beautiful music, we can engage their minds, inspire them artistically, and nurture them emotionally. During this journey, we have collaborated with top researchers, artists, and musicians to create an award-winning line of products. Our CDs, books, and DVDs feature a cast of lovable characters that interact with your child, along with original music composed for and performed by live orchestral musicians. We are excited to be able to share our passion with you. Integral to our success as a company is our mission to give the gift of music to young children everywhere. That’s why we launched the Juno Baby One For All Program. For every Juno Baby DVD, CD or book purchased by you, Juno Baby donates a like product to a child who otherwise cannot afford to purchase one. We believe so strongly that beautiful music enriches life that we have partnered with social service agencies and children’s organizations around the globe to help us bring beautiful, orchestral music to all children. So remember: Every time a Juno Baby song or story lights up your child’s face, because of you, it is doing the same for a child less fortunate than yours. Our goal is to give away 1 million DVDs, CDs and books in 2010.”

Review of Product: I received the Juno Baby:  Juno’s Rhythm Adventure DVD to try out.  It is a 45 minute DVD geared towards ages 1-4 which is a broad range.  Every child will get something different out of the DVD according to his/her level at the time.  The characters are colorful and it is mesmerizing for children.  The content is educational and you don’t need to worry about language or innuendo the way some TV programs are nowadays.  The Baby One For All Program (as described in the paragraph before this) is a phenomenal way for a company like this to give back and help kids whose parents are not able to afford such educational DVDs.  I admire companies that try to give back as Juno Baby does. 

I received a sample of this product to review at no charge but my opinions remain my own.