Dermagist Acne Scars Fading System Review And Giveaway

Dermagist skin care products are targeted to help your skin looks it's very best.  Whether you're looking for daily skin care maintenance, anti-aging and wrinkle reduction, or help for acne prone skin - Dermagist has what you're looking for!  They offer a 30 day money back guarantee, and offer world wide shipping.  Their website is user friendly and offers live help and over the phone customer service to fit your needs.

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The Oprah Magazine

Women's Day Magazine

In Style Magazine

Redbook...and more!

Dermagist Acne Scar Fading System: Retails for $89.99

Before and After Photo of a Dermagist Acne Scar Fading System User

Thanks to the folks at Dermagist, I had the opportunity to review their Acne Scar Fading System for myself.  My teen years had left me with some acne scars that while I was able to cover with makeup products, I still felt uncomfortable about.  I was anticipating trying this system to see if it would actually help fade my scars.  This system comes with two products - a Detoxifying Cleanser and the Acne Scar Fading Cream.  The exfoliating Detoxifying Cleanser help to clean your skin and keep acne away, while also soothing the skin with ingredients like Aloe Vera and Chamomile Extract.  The Acne Scar Fading Cream reduces redness and other discoloration caused by acne scars.  This cream is not harsh like some other fading creams, and like the cleanser, this product contains soothing ingredients like Aloe Vera and Shea Butter.

I tried the Acne Scar Fading System for 30 days.  Within a week I started noticing a reduction in the discoloration of my scars.  I also noticed less redness in my face overall.  By the end of the 30 days I noticed a dramatic difference from the start of this system.  I now feel very confident going around without any concealer if I choose to.  This is something I would have never left the house without before.  It's that big of a difference!  The Detoxifying Cleanser is doing a great job of keeping new pimples away and this is a product I will continue to use for sure.  The products have a pleasant smell, not chemically like some other brands.  I would highly recommend the Dermagist Acne Scars Fading System to anyone out there that wants to improve the overall look of their skin.  The cost of this system is well worth the results in my opinion.

Hear Testimonial From Another Happy Dermagist Customer!

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Win The Same Dermagist System I Reviewed!

(1) Lucky Reader of Textbook Mommy is Going to Receive the Dermagist Acne Scars Fading System - an $89.99 value!

Giveaway Details:  Giveaway is open to U.S. residents, 18 years of age and older.  Entry is via Rafflecopter form below.  The form may take a moment to load so please be patient.  Winner will have 48 hours to respond to the winning email or an alternate winner will be selected.  Good Luck!

Giveaway Ends:  September 12, 2012 at Midnight EST

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*Disclosure:   I received a product from the above mentioned company in exchange for my honest review.  All opinions expressed in this review are 100% my own and are not a result of any outside influence.

Donate Your Old Eyeglasses And Help Others

Fresh from the eye doctor this morning with my husband to get our prescriptions updated, I came home to browse all the eyeglass websites to see what new pair would catch my eye.  I came across a website called OneSight during my search.  OneSight.org  is dedicated to helping people see clearer around the world.  They collect gently used pairs of eyeglasses and non-prescription sunglasses to recycle and deliver to those in need.

Although I don't wear glasses full time, I do need them to drive.  Without them I would be lost.  I can't imagine what it would be like to need eyeglasses and not have access to own a pair.  What OneSight.org is doing is amazing and I think it's such a great idea!  You can order a collection kit to start a drive in your area here or go to one of the stores below to donate your eyeglasses.

Donation Locations:

LensCrafters

ILORI

Optical Shop of Aspen

Pearle Vision

Sears Optical

Target Optical

 OneSight Volunteers Help 8 Millionth Patient in Gambia!

Melynda's Labor Day Blogfest & Book Fair Giveaway

In honor of Melynda Fleury's close call to losing her eyesight due to diabetes, Wayman Publishing is throwing a fun Blogfest and Book Fair Giveaway for the week of Labor Day. ALL ENTRANTS will have unlimited access to download any of Wayman Publishing's Top 10 Books during the following dates:  Sept 2 through Sept 4 (direct link will be provided to all entrants on Sept 1st).  Sounds good, right?  In addition, Mommy Blog Designs, the blog designer with an AWESOME reputation for her service and blog designs throughout the blogosphere, has agreed to contribute one of her Premade Designs with full package ($269 Value) for FREE to one lucky winner!  PLUS, we are also giving away $200 paypal cash!

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Add A Burst Of Color With World Market!

{ Shown:  1) 10 Piece Aqua Crackle Sushi Set, 2) Bali Stripe 5-Position Chair Canvas, 3) Apple Green Quincy Chair, 4) Silver and Turquoise Indian Bangles, Set of 9, 5) Multicolor Rocco Margarita Glasses, Set of 4, 6) Turquoise Summer Shawl }

If you've never stopped by World Market or shopped their online store WorldMarket.com, you are missing out!  I could literally get lost in their store for hours shopping to my heart's content.  World Market carries unique and beautiful items from around the world to complement any household.  They also carry a wide selection of food items, including wine and beer from around the globe.  To see if there's a World Market store in your area, click here!

Above are some of my favorite World Market items that have a fun burst of color!  I'm really loving the Silver and Turquoise Indian Bangle Set.  I think these would make a trendy late summer fashion accessory when combined with the above pictured Turquoise Summer Shawl.  I encourage my readers to head on over to WorldMarket.com and see what items and accessories inspire you!

Enter The World Market Gourmet Giveaway Sweepstakes

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The Gourmet Getaway Sweepstakes runs from 8/18/12 until 9/21/12

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*Disclosure:  This is a sponsored post for World Market, in partnership with  Pollinate Media Group™.  All opinions expressed in this review are 100% my own and are not a result of any outside influence.

No Kid Hungry Campaign

As a member of Mom Bloggers for Social Good, I wanted to share with you the No Kid Hungry Campaign.  Hunger in our country is a very serious issue, and this affects the children of our nation and their ability to do the things they need to succeed, such as concentrate in school.  Teachers are taking note of how this affects their students.  In fact, 3 in 5  K-8 public school teachers say students regularly come to school hungry.  That's an alarming number!  The impact of this prevents children from being able to concentrate in school, but also creates an overall poor academic performance and physical symptoms like headaches and stomach pains.

How You Can Help And Spread Awareness

* View and share the following infographic here by the No Kid Hungry Campaign.

*  Help protect funding for federal nutrition programs by sending a contact letter to Congress using the following form here.

*  Donations for this campaign are also gladly accepted here.

* Re-tweet this message to your followers!

Family Reaches Out To Help Toddler Fight For His Life

 

One thing I am very passionate about is urging people to sign up as a bone marrow donor.  You may have seen a previous post of mine I wrote in March about the how's, and why's of registering.  You can view that post here.  This time around I wanted to share a touching story of a family who is reaching out to the public to help find a bone marrow donor for their son Quinlan.  Quinlan is 20 months old and has been diagnosed with M7 AML, which is the lesser common strain of the two main forms of leukemia that is found in children. Quinlan's best chances of survival are through finding a bone marrow donor match.  Finding a donor is not an easy task, as only 1 in 20,000 ever get the call to come forward and donate.  With every new donor registered, those chances become just a little brighter! 

Photo Credit:  Progress-Index.com

When you register to become a bone marrow donor through DKMS, you join 3.5 million others who have joined in the fight!  You can order your free swab kit here, or by clicking the widget at the top of this post!  This link will also provide you with how the donation process works and if you are eligible to become a donor or not.  You can also check to see if any local drives are coming to your area by taking a peek at their event calender here.  It looks like Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, and Wisconsin have some coming up soon!

Super Simple Blackberry Pie Recipe

The kids went on a blackberry picking fest today and I thought a blackberry pie for dessert was in order.  Here's a super simple recipe for blackberry pie that takes very little time to prepare but tastes fantastic!  We had ours warm topped with vanilla ice cream.  Yummy!

Ingredients:

4 cups of fresh blackberries

1/2 cup of sugar + 1/4 cup of sugar

1/2 cup of all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons of milk

1 box of Pillsbury Pie Crusts

Directions:

1)  Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

2)  In a bowl, combine 3 1/2 cups of blackberries with your 1/2 cup of flour and your 1/2 cup of sugar.

3)  Take one of the pie crusts and lay it down in the bottom of your pie dish.  Fill with your berry mixture.

4)  Add your remaining 1/2 cup of blueberries on top of your mixture evenly.

5)  Cover with your remaining pie crust.  Seal and crimp the edges.  Cut a couple small vents for the steam to escape.

6)  Brush top of crust with milk and then sprinkle your remaining sugar on top.

7)  Bake for 15 minutes.  Then reduce heat to 375 and bake for 20 minutes.

 

Promoting Good Study and Homework Habits for Kids

Promoting good study and homework habits for our children is a great way to set them up for success, as well as keep them focused and on track.  As summer ends and a new school year begins, it can be a little difficult to transition them back into their school time routines.  Here are some great tips for getting them back into the swing of things!

1)  Create a Set Schedule:  Set a time when homework is to be completed and be sure to stick to that schedule.  For my girls, homework is done when they get home from school after eating a snack.  They know the schedule and they know that mom doesn't waver on it!  If they want to have fun playing outside with their friends, they have to do their homework.  Also, be sure they have a distraction free space where they can focus clearly on their work.

2)  Set a Good Example:  One of the best things you can do is refer to school, and particularly homework and studying in a positive light.  We all know that kids are sponges and they will be likely to mimic our attitudes and opinions.  Show them that learning is fun and they will be more likely to follow your lead!  

3)  Be Involved:  Ask your child daily what their assignments are and make sure they know you are available to help them if needed.  Parents also can be a great help with studying!  You can quiz your child on their material and it's a good way to spend some quality time together.  It's also a good idea to stay in contact with your child's teacher so that you can periodically check in to see how your child is doing in school and this is also a great way to see what areas they may be struggling in.  

4)  Make Sure They Have the Tools to Succeed:  I like to frequently check to make sure the kids have a good stock of notebook paper, pens, pencils, etc.  Keep them stocked up on supplies so that they have what's necessary to complete their assignments.  

Have any tips you would like to share?  Comment below!

"The Patriot" Fire Pit Giveaway

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Prize: 

Ohio Flame's "The Patriot"  24” Fire Pit in Natural Steel Finish 

ARV $278

When: 8/20 -9/3  

Hosted by:

A Lucky Ladybug

and 

Mommy's Favorite Things

Textbook Mommy is happy to be a part of this great giveaway!

Eligibility: 

Open to US residents in the continental 48 states 

    Ohio Flame pits are 100% American Made by a local artisan.  There is a lifetime warranty on all Fire Pits and Artisan Bowls even though no maintenance is needed, "as it's designed to withstand the elements year-round.  "The Patriot" features a 3/8" Rain Drain to allow for water drainagee. The "Natural Steel Finish", will develop a natural iron oxide patina and gradually darken over time."

Cost:  $249.99 + FREE SHIPPING on every order

Available to purchase:  Ohio Flame

Discount: 

Enter promo code "LUCKY" at check out and take 5% off of any product

Disclosure: "Make Our Own Network" solely organized this event.  I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are 100% my own and may differ from your own. Textbook Mommy is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment. 

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Soda Stream Giveaway

Welcome to the Fabulous SodaStream Giveaway

The SodaStream Giveaway is hosted by,

Jenns Blah Blah Blog and Diva Fabulous

and sponsored by SodaStream

Thanks to our co-hosts, Inspiration CAN be Found EVERYWHERE, Oh! My Heartsie,

I love To Gossip, Pink Ninja Blogger, and Ann Again... and again Reviews

Textbook Mommy is happy to be a part of this great giveaway!

 

Thanks for stopping by for another awesome Giveaway on Jenns Blah Blah Blog, this time we will be giving away a SodaStream machine! These bad boy's are fabulous! Not only can you make your own soda but it's fun to use with the entire family! It's a win, win situation. I was lucky enough to review one, it has really caused my two older daughters to bond, lol they have to get along if they want to use the soda machine. Yes, it's not fair to let one use it without the other either, so its quality bonding time for two sisters that love to drive one another crazy.

Now don't think that the girls are the only ones that mess with the SodaStream, mom and dad push the out-of-the-way often, yes we join in the fun as well. Not when there's any type of arguing, the NOBODY touches the thing but mom and dad! Don't you love being the adult lol, I remember when my mom and dad used to do that stuff to me, OH Man I hated it, yet I catch myself having fun picking on my kids and now I understand why they did it, lol. They really are wonderful machines, I feel extremely lucky to ahve one, not only are they fun but the soda is so much better for you than a normal soda!

I know, I know Blah Blah Blah get to the giveaway! Alright than!

Jenn's Blah Blah Blog was lucky enough to recently review an awesome SodaStream machine. Please feel free to read full Jenn's Blah Blah Blog's SodaStream Review.


One lucky person will receive the Fountain Jet Soda Lover's Start-Up Kit.

This awesome kit is valued at $99.95, take a peak at it HERE
Kit includes:

• Fountain Jet – winner’s choice of color (black/silver, red/silver or white)
• 1 carbonating bottle, reusable for up to 3 years
• Reusable carbonator to fizz up to 60L of soda
• Variety 6-pack of popular sample-size flavors
• 3 full-sized flavors of the winner’s choice

Giveaway will start on August 20th at 12:01am EST and end on 9/15 at 11:59pm EST, must be 18 years or older to enter. Event is open to US residents only, I know I wish they would ship worldwide too, but SodaStream can only ship within the continental US.

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Disclaimer: This blog received no payment for posting this event, nor is it responsible for shipment of prize. The prize will be shipped from the sponsor.

WholesaleHalloweenCostumes.com Costume Review

This Halloween you can find the perfect costume at the right price through WholesaleHalloweenCostumes.com!  You can find costumes for all ages in a variety of fun and spooky categories.  You can even shop for a costume for your pet, as well as household decorations to create the perfect Halloween theme.  WholesaleHalloweenCostumes.com offers flat rate shipping, so no matter how big your order you only pay $6.90!  

Looking for a costume for another holiday or occasion?  WholesaleHalloweenCostumes.com offers more than just Halloween costumes!  On their website you can find Mardi Gras costumes, Santa suits, Easter Bunny suits, patriotic costumes, biblical costumes, Renaissance themed outfits, and more! 

 Psycho Clown Costume

The great folks over at WholesaleHalloweenCostumes.com gave me the opportunity to review one of their many costumes for kids.  My oldest jumped on the chance to get this Psycho Clown costume.  Scary isn't it?  There were so many scary costumes to pick from, it was almost hard to pin it down to just one!  Even though it kind of creeps me out, I actually like it.  It even glows in the dark!  Shipping was fast and the costume itself is very good quality.  This particular costume comes with the pants, top, and mask.  We are going to pick up some white gloves to go with it before Halloween to complete the look!

We all definitely got a little scared at the sight!

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