Megan's Minute Rad Reviews

We Have A JMS Giveaway Winner!

Now that y'all are back from your vacations, I have a little news for you. 

We have a winner in the Just My Size/Walmart $500 gift card giveaway.

And the winner is.......Tisa!

Congratulations to Tisa and thanks to everyone who entered.

Find Special Deals at HauteLook.com

If you're always looking for that next special bargain, give HauteLook.com a try. It's a website that has special sales on all kinds of designer products every 48 hours.

Those products include, linens, jewelry, shoes, handbags, housewares and much more. Some of the brands with sales going on right now: Molly Sims, Omaha Steaks, Mimi and Maggie, Joe's Jeans, Bedford Cottage and Knork.

According to their website, "HauteLook was chosen by People as one of the top 15 ways to save money, while Extra television called it a "Virtual Shopaholic Heaven.""

Now, if you do decide to give HauteLook a try, be sure to click through using my widget above. That way, when you register for the site, I'll get a couple of pennies for cluing you in on some great deals.

Now remember, if you go straight to the site by typing in "HauteLook.com" and register that way, I get nothin'.  So if you want to take care of Megan for keeping you up to date, be sure to go to the site only through my widget.

Happy shopping!

Answer My BlogHer Question and Enter to Win $100

Interested in entering to win $100?  Answer my BlogHer $100 question and you'll have a chance to win.

My question?

"If you could change anything about your childhood, what would it be?" 

You need to comment on the BlogHer website, at this link by  5 p.m. Monday, August 23 to be eligible to win.

Good luck!

$500 Just My Size/Walmart Gift Card Giveaway

This is a sponsored review from BlogHer and Just My Size Sportswear apparel.

Like many women I can be a terrible clothes horse but because I'm a large size lady, it's often hard to find fashions that are just right for my size and style.  That's why for years, if I needed casual clothes, especially for summer, I would get out my Just My Size catalog and order shorts, shirts and pants.

Well imagine how pleased I was when BlogHer told me they were doing a Just My Size giveaway!  They asked me to go on a $200 JMS shopping spree at Walmart and then tell you guys all about it. 

Can you say, "Yeah!?"

So off I went to my local Walmart and checked out what they had to offer.  I tried on a variety of T-shirts, tunics and shorts and eventually came home with my shopping bags full. 

I got two pair of rivet jersey shorts, in black and navy, a beaded gauze tunic in a burnt orange color, a pair of twill capri pants, and a variety of tees--some V-neck, some scooped--so I can mix and match depending on my mood.  I also picked up a couple of mock lace-up tunics that came in navy, purple and red.

The pieces are lightweight, very casual, very easy to wear, and very affordable.  In the summer, whenever I'm sitting in my backyard, doing a little gardening or running errands around the neighborhood, I'm comfortable in JMS fashions.

If you go to the JMS website you can use their mix and match tool to try on virtual fashions.  That way when you get to the store or order online, you'll have a good idea of what goes with what.

Ideas for Fun in NYC During BlogHer '10

New York City is my hometown so I'm beyond excited that within a couple of weeks, bloggers from all over the world will be arriving for BlogHer '10.  And though a lot of time will be taken up with conference events, hopefully many of those attendees will explore some of the fun stuff the Big Apple has to offer.

First off, if you're going to do some sightseeing, get yourself a Metrocard and a CityPASS.  The Metrocard is for public buses and subways all over NYC.  The CityPASS is a booklet of tickets to six of New York City's most popular museums and attractions and will save you a total of 45% off the regular admission prices. 

Now, here are some of my favorite NYC experiences. 

Go Hunting with Watson Adventure Tours Scavenger Hunts

My cousin first introduced me to these fun scavenger hunts when she gave me one as a birthday gift a couple of years ago.  It was a murder mystery hunt through the Metropolitan Museum of Art and my friends and I had a ball. 

In addition to their museum hunts, Watson also organizes scavenger hunts in Chinatown, Central Park and even one in Greenwich Village that features locations from "Sex in the City."

Hunts start at around $25/adult and can go up to $40/adult for museum hunts.  Check out the Watson website for schedules and prices. 

Energizer/National Geographic Camera Bag Giveaway: We Have A Winner!

We have a winner in the Energizer/National Geographic Camera Bag Giveaway!

It's Jennifer of A Bella Sorriso!

Congratulations to Jennifer and thanks to everyone who participated!

Energizer/National Geographic Camera Bag Giveaway

Last week I told you about the Energizer/National Geographic Ultimate Photo Contest and this week I'm here to offer you shutterbugs a special giveaway.

The prize package contains a Canon 2400 SLR Gadget Bag ($65) and 2 packs of Energizer® Ultimate Lithium AA batteries.

How to win?

Leave a comment below telling me what kind of photos you like to take. You have until June 28th 5PM EST to enter, then on June 29th I'll hold a drawing to choose a winner. 

Here are the rules:

• No duplicate comments however you can submit two additional entries by doing the following:

*Link to this post on Twitter and leave your Twitter link in the comments here.
*Blog about this post and giveaway and leave a link to your post in the  comments here.

• This contest is open to US residents age 18 and over.
• Winners will be notified by e-mail.
• Remember, you only have 48 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected.

Good luck!

Megan of Megan's Minute

 

We Have A "Drop Dead Diva" DVD Winner!

We have a "Drop Dead Diva" DVD and party pack giveaway winner.  Our winner is Liza!

A big thanks to Liza for participating and congratulations!

We Have A "Bridezillas" Giveaway Winner!

That's right all you brides and grooms, we have a winner!  Kristy won the "Bridezillas" Giveaway and a $100 Visa Gift Card.

Congratulations to Kristy!

Enter The Energizer/National Geographic Ultimate Photo Contest

The 3rd Annual Energizer Ultimate Photo Contest is happening now!  

If you guys know anything about me, you know I love photography.

To the right you can see my photo of a scarlet skullcap that I took at Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania a couple of years ago.

You can see more of my photos from Longwood here.

But more about the contest

Send in your best photos-in categories like Animals/Wildlife, Travel, and Weather-for a chance to win a National Geographic Expeditions trip for two to Greece and be featured in an upcoming issue of National Geographic magazine.

Pro photographer Jim Richardson is the judge of the contest.

Here's more info from the contest press release:

The winner will have their photo featured in the December issue of National Geographic magazine in an ad for Energizer® Ultimate Lithium batteries, and they’ll also be awarded the trip of a lifetime – a National Geographic Expedition for two to the Greek Isles.

After the entry period closes (June 30th), Richardson will review all of the entries and select two finalists in each category. Then, from Aug. 17 through Sept. 15, Americans will be asked to go online and review each of the Category Finalists and vote for their favorite in each category. Once the Category Winners are determined, Richardson will help choose a Grand Prize Winner, to be announced on or about Nov. 4.

So dig out those pictures, go to the contest website to enter, and good luck!

Megan of Megan's Minute