Pocket Change

Unmistakable Accessory Giveaway!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 23:17:00 +0000

Enter to win a Kooba Handbag and gorgeous jewelry pieces from Emily Maynard and Wantable in this new Wantable Giveaway!.Enter by CLICKING HERE or click the image.

THE FABULOUS FALL FASHION GIVEAWAY

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 05 Oct 2014 16:26:00 +0000

Win amazing products from Cosmetic Sanctuary, Jordan Liberty, Wantable and a Michael Kors Handbag in this new Wantable Giveaway!.Enter by CLICKING HERE or click the image.

Win a Red Prada Handbag!!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 05 Oct 2014 16:13:00 +0000

Win a red Prada bag and a Red Riding Hood costume in this new Wantable Giveaway!.Enter by CLICKING HERE or click the image.

Great Fall Giveaway!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:28:00 +0000

Win a $1000 prize pack including an Apple iPad mini in this new FabFitFun Giveaway!.Enter by CLICKING HERE or click the image.

THE INTIMATE AND BEAUTY ESSENTIALS REBECCA MINKOFF GIVEAWAY

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 00:26:00 +0000

Win amazing intimates from ThirdLove, hair care from Madison Reed, and beauty products from Wantable in a gorgeous Rebecca Minkoff handbag in this new Wantable Giveaway!.Enter by CLICKING HERE or click the image.

CiCi's Wantable MacBook Giveaway!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 00:27:00 +0000

Win a brand new MacBook in this new Wantable Giveaway!.Enter by CLICKING HERE or click the image.

Camera Giveaway!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 16:11:00 +0000

Win your choice of a Nikon D800 or a Canon 5 Mark III in this Camera Giveaway!.Enter by CLICKING HERE or click the image.

Vincent Longo Fall Burberry Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 23:45:00 +0000

WIN THIS GORGEOUS BURBERRY TOTE FILLED WITH LUXURY VINCENT LONGO COSMETICS! Enter by CLICKING HERE or click the image.

Find Local wedding photographers.

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 22:49:00 +0000

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New Wantable Giveaway!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 22:35:00 +0000

Enter to win YouTube darling Nabela Noor's favorite Wantable makeup & a $500 Zara giftcard!Enter by CLICKING HERE or click the image.

Another Chance to win something from Cate&Chloe!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 00:38:00 +0000

Win a $200 VIP membership to Cate&Chloe. Enter by CLICKING HERE or click the image.

Cate&Chloe Summer Giveaway!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 00:27:00 +0000

Win a great piece of jewlery from Cate&Chloe. There are 5 beautiful prizes. 1 for each of 5 winners. Enter today by CLICKING HERE or click the image.

Wantable's : Jewel Toned Red Hot Summer Giveaway!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 21:43:00 +0000

Wantable has a new giveaway going on the Jewel Toned Red Hot Summer Giveaway!

Win Jewel Toned shapewear, a Valentino clutch, Rouge Louboutin & more! You could win the following prize package including:
1 Jewel Toned "The Major Mini" Dress in red in their size, 1 Valentino studded clutch, 1 bottle Rouge Louboutin nail lacquer, & extra prizes from Wantable

Contest ends 8/6/14 at 1 CST. Official rules in Privacy Policy. Good luck! Click here or on the picture to enter!

And.. so it continues

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 00:36:00 +0000

It's been a long week. I'm still feeling a bit stressed out and depressed but I suppose it's not quite as bad as it was last week. I've learned (ok, I'm still learning) to take life day by day.

I've made some progress with my husband's immigration and finally filled out all of the necessary forms and collected all of the required documentation. Along with saving the $420 filing fee.. So, I will be mailing that off either this weekend or very early next week. I think the whole process is tedious and ridiculous. Not to mention takes to long.. Even with filing the initial application it will still be at least 6 more months before we are together again.. I don't understand why in the digital age that we live in that it takes so long.. We're going about this the right way but it feels like a punishment that we have to be apart for so long.

It's been such a hot rain filled summer. I don't remember having a summer like this since I was a child.. Growing up I remember the summers would be hot and sunny during the day and then around 2pm the clouds would roll in and we would get afternoon thunderstorms.. it's been like that this year. Up until a few days ago we had 26 rainy afternoons in a row. I don't mind the rain much.. especially because I'm usually at work during the worst part of the storms but I hate the humidity that it brings...I've posted a few pictures via my instagram showing the crazy summer weather we've had.. Last week I even caught a picture of it pouring with the sun shining.

The deep dark cloud

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 01:20:00 +0000

I've been feeling really depressed and down the past few days. I have a lot going on in my personal life and suffer with major depressive disorder..so a spell like this is not that uncommon for me. True clinical depression is not something that can be easily described to someone that has never experienced it for their self ...it's not as simple as just feeling sad or having a bad day..it's an all consuming deep dark cloud that covers your world.

For me there is often no specific trigger..it just seems to come and go..but when I am under any amount of extra stress it does tend to bubble to the surface more frequently..it's hard on me..but it's also hard on my friends and family..I lose interest in the world around me and find little enjoyment.

I've had people tell me before to just "snap out of it" or to "buck up".. I really wish that it were so simple..I wish that I could flip a switch and everything would magically be ok.. unfortunately that's not a real option so for now I just go through the motions of day to day life and wait to feel better.

Win a full year of VIP FabFitFun subscription boxes AND a $500 LuLu's Giftcard!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 23:28:00 +0000

Here's a great giveaway I found You can win a $500 LuLu's giftcard AND a year VIP subscription to FabFitFun!

Prizes: A $500 Lulu's giftcard plus a 1 year VIP subscription to FabFitFun Ends 8/08/14 at 11:59pm EST. Good luck!

Click the image or you can Click here to enter!

Date night with the Soudani's

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 23:06:00 +0000

So, that's what a date night looks like right now for my husband and I. I miss this man more than you could possibly imagine. Until I met Majed I never really fully appreciated when people would say that someone completes them. It's hard to understand if you've never had that feeling. Before meeting him I never even knew I was "incomplete" After being apart from each other for almost 9 months now I can say with certainty that I don't feel whole.

The stress of being away from each other is always present. When we talk we usually have at least one small argument over something silly. We're lucky for the fact that we recognize what the real problem is, we miss each other. So, our fights never last long. We also sort of have an unspoken rule that we never leave an issue unresolved and once it it resolved that's the end of it. I don't think that you can have a successful long distance relationship let a lone a long distance marriage without amazing communication.

We do our best to stay in contact. We text every day and have a standing "date" on Fridays and Saturdays. The time difference makes it hard for us to talk to each other "face to face" more often but we do our best. Calling each other is expensive but my husband will also call me throughout the week even if it's only for a minute.

Inshallah (God Willing) , the rest of this time will go fast and easy. We are going through the immigration process and it's so expensive and so time consuming and in general stressful. I pray that we have strength and patience and that we are shown mercy and will be together soon.

Have you or are you now currently in a long distance relationship? What are your tips to keep the relationship strong while you are apart? I would love to hear your stories and personal experiences.

Win a Michael Kors Tote AND More!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 22:35:00 +0000

Wantable has a new give away going on You can win a brand new Michael Kors Tote and more!

Prizes: 1 Michael Kors Tote, Wantable & Ettika Accessories Ends 7/23/14 at 12 CST. Good luck!

I've ALWAYS wanted to own a Kate Spade handbag, How about you? Click the image or you can Click here to enter!

Club W Wine Wins Giveaway!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 23:44:00 +0000

Wantable has a new give away going on the Club W Wine Wins Giveaway!

RAISE YOUR GLASS AND CHEERS! You could win in a complete wine prize package including:

1 Club W Wino Starter Kit Wine Enthusiast 18 Bottle Slimline Wine Refrigerator Vivid Wine Decanter & Aerating Funnel Set 12 Bottle X-Cube Wood Wine Rack Rabbit Corkscrew 6 Piece Wine Kit Kate Spade Larabee Dot Stemless Wine Glasses Kate Spade Wine Tag Set

Contest ends 7/14 at 12 CST. Official rules in Privacy Policy. Open to US only, must be 21+ to enter. Good luck! Click here or on the picture to enter!

Herbal Essence Naked Review

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 21:07:00 +0000

I am a member of Influenster. Rescently they sent me some awesome new Herbal Essence Naked Moisture products to try.

The Naked Moisture line from Herbal Essence does not have heavy residues, parabens, and dyes. The moisture shampoo and conditioner restore your hairs natural moisture. It will leave your hair soft and smooth thanks to the natural mint extracts. The new products have a great smell of mint and notes of citrus and herbs.

I was sent all 3 products in the line to try. The shampoo, the conditioner, and the dry shampoo. Here's my take.

Herbal Essences Naked Moisture Shampoo

Like all Herbal Essence products I have tried in the past the smell is absolutely amazing! The shampoo is paraben and sulfate free which is a big plus for me. I really like products that are natural and don't use harmful or damaging ingredients.This shampoo is lightweight and gently cleans your hair. It doesn't leave your hair feeling overly dry and tangled.

Herbal Essences Naked Moisture Conditioner

The conditioner is also paraben and sulfate free. It smells amazing. I felt that the texture of it was a little thin for a conditioner but it left my hair soft, moisturized and free of knots.

Herbal Essences Naked Dry Shampoo

Of the three products I was sent to try this was my favorite! I love dry shampoo because it allows me to go an extra day or two with out having to wash my hair. It's also great for a hair fix if you were out running errands (for me in the Florida heat and humidity) and your hair becomes oily. The Herbal Essences Naked Dry Shampoo does not leave a residue it and it brings your hair back to life while making it smell amazing and you can't beat the price!

Try these products! You'll like them and save money. They work just as well and have a nicer smell than some of the more expensive brands I've used.

Follow me on BlogLovin

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 16:21:00 +0000

Follow my blog with Bloglovin

Just wanted to let everyone know I am on BlogLovin if you wanna follow me :-)

I hope everyone had a happy and safe 4th of July. Stay tuned for my review of some Herbal Essence products I received via influenster.

Snubbed

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 23:16:00 +0000

I interact with and follow a lot of brands and even more bloggers because of my interest in giveaways and sweepstakes but also because in some cases I am truly a fan of the various blogs and brands and just want to show my support. It surprises me how much of this communication only goes one way. More often than not I do not get a reply or any type of acknowledgement from the brands or bloggers that I follow. I have to admit this bothers me.

I understand that people are busy. I get it. I happen to be very busy as well. So, as a busy individual it’s kind of a big deal if I am using my time to tell you how awesome you are or how great your products may be. I’m also human. So when my compliments or questions go unnoticed or are blatantly ignored it hurts my feelings and I have to admit .. your lack of acknowledgement makes me think that you as a blogger or a brand are not as nice, friendly, or awesome as I had originally thought .

I know I am just one person in a world filled with billions but it makes me wonder how you treat other individuals. I think that if you ignored those people as you ignored me and if only a fraction of them felt as I do about it you’re losing the confidence of a pretty good percentage of the people that do business with you or take the time from their busy days to read your blogs.

I read something the other day that noted common courtesy is not so common any more. Maybe it’s time for it to make a come back?

Win OFRA Cosmetics & a CHI hair styling set!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 05:55:00 +0000

THE ULTIMATE PROFESSIONAL GIVEAWAY Win OFRA Cosmetics & a CHI hair styling set!

Winner will receive: OFRA Cosmetics Professional Eyeshadow Palette & makeup extras, CHI Touch Screen Hair Dryer, G2 Ceramic/Titanium Hair Styling Iron, & Ultra Orbit 3 in 1 Tourmaline Ceramic Curler. Official rules in Privacy Policy. Contest ends 7/4/14 at 12 CST. Good luck! To enter simply click the picture above or you can simply CLICK HERE

I like to win

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 23:17:00 +0000

I have a hobby.. OK, so maybe it borderlines on an obsession. I love to enter contests, giveaways, and sweepstakes. I enter them every day and I've won some pretty awesome things. My most recent win was a $100 Amazon gift card but I have also won a Keurig, makeup, cash, books, and multiple other gift cards including Amazon, Target, and Walmart.

I love the thrill of winning and scoring big but I also do it because the extra cash and prizes really come in handy. I use my winnings for things I need around the house, paying bills, and treating myself to some of the more expensive things I love (like a new Coach handbag) but would not normally purchase because of the price.

On average I win at least one contest or sweepstakes that I enter a week. Of course there are some weeks where I win nothing at all and other weeks where I win more than once. I think the key to entering contests and winning is patience and persistence. Chances are you will not win anything right away but don’t get discouraged. Keep entering and you WILL win.

A website that I often use to find new contest to enter is ContestChest. What I like about ContestChest is it helps you keep track of contests that you entered via their site and it also allows you to set filters for the specific types of prizes and entry methods that you prefer. Oh yeah, it’s also free to use. You can’t beat that. Another great perk is they have their own contests that they run weekly and monthly. There is a monthly referral contests and also a monthly contest for members that have added contests they found online. The weekly contest is a newsletter contest. Their newsletter contests are easy to enter.. Just find the code listed in your daily newsletter and enter the code on the website and that’s it.. you’re entered to win for the week.

Do you like to enter sweepstakes? Do you have a favorite website or blog you use to locate new contest to enter? If so feel free to leave me a comment and let me know.

Knock Knock

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 23:06:00 +0000

Hello readers. Wow, it’s been such a long time since I have updated my blog! Life has been crazy and so full of surprises. Let’s see if I can catch you up a little bit. About two years ago I moved back to Florida with my mother and daughter so that we could be closer to family. My mother has advanced COPD and is on oxygen 24/7. When she gets sick.. she gets very sick. It was time to admit to myself that I needed some help in caring for her. Being in Florida has been a big change. Granted, I grew up here but I lived in NC for almost 10 years. It was a big adjustment for all of us.

Not long after moving here I began talking to a man I had met on a website. I thought he was pretty amazing and quickly found myself in love with him. Lucky for me he felt the same way. Internet romances are hardly a new thing. So many people meet their matches online these days but in typical Melanie fashion my situation was a tad more unique. The man I met was from Tunisia (a country in northern Africa). I met him on February 09 2013, by April we both knew that we wanted to be married. So, I bought a plane ticket for late August and we began to plan our wedding for September 02 2013. As planned we got married and I spent two months in Tunisia with Majed (that’s my husband) and his family. It was such a nice time. Our wedding was nicer than I could have imagined and Tunisia is a beautiful country with some of the nicest people I have ever met.

The next part of the story is hard for me to talk about and I don’t feel ready to share all of the details. So, to make a long story short, I came back from Tunisia in early November. I came back with no home, no car, no job, and very little money. My family was upset with me. I was homeless for a few months and became really depressed and suicidal. I hit rock bottom. My family finally came around in January and I came back home. Since then I have found a great job, bought a car and have been saving up for my own apartment and working on immigration for my husband. My daughter is currently staying with her father but we talk as often as we can. I miss her terribly.

In the past year + there have been ups and downs. I am glad that even with the bad things I have been shown mercy and the calm after the storm. I know that things will only continue to get better. I have faith and hope and those things keep me going.