Dare to ENTER! NO CARVING Pumpkin Decorating Contest End 11/2/13

image credit:  Plaid Crafts

Welcome to the 13 days of Halloween:  NO CARVING Pumpkin Decorating Contest.  This is not just a contest note, but a teaching note as well.  You have until 11/2/13 to enter as many as 5 entries (all no carving pictures) to califbeachgal@fastmail.fm at 11:59pm ET on 11/2/13.

I love love love this pumpkin decorated with jewelry that you could find at a dollar store or for on etsy or eBay or even my favorite, a thrift store! 

Now the RULES to this contest are varied....  read CAREFULLY.
This is an INTERNATIONAL contest!  3 winners this year, 1 in each category below:

1.  Most HUMOROUS pumpkin  (NON CARVING)
2.  Most SCARY pumpkin      (NON CARVING)
2.  The Best Non-Halloween pumpkin   (NON CARVING)

This is for ADULTS (age 18 and older) and you need to take a picture of your pumpkin with a NOTE in your handwriting that is your signature (first name is fine) next to the pumpkin.  We want to make sure that you are the creator and not a Pinterest picture.  Nor do we want someone else's contest entry on the Internet.

For something different this year, we are going with a NON CARVING CONTEST.  Just like the picture at the top of the page, you are DECORATING, not carving.

1. Must be your own pumpkin, please put a note with it that has your name.

2. EMAIL submissions to:  califbeachgal@fastmail.fm 

3. Include NAME, FaceBook Name, and how you heard of the contest please?

4.  All submissions must be turned in by Nov. 2. 2013 11:59pm ET

5.  Once the final top 2 are determined in each category, their names will appear here on this post and on Dragon's Blood Inc.
(Theresa, my contributor's website)

6.  You may only submit ONE entry (meaning you have to select one category in which to enter.)

7.  You must LIKE  both, Chatting with Carolyn  and Dragon's Blood Inc. on FaceBook in order to have won!



For more ideas we suggest you begin we share from the following article, http://www.ehow.com/list_6963439_decorating-ideas-non_carving-pumpkin.html

And going from there to:

 http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/halloween-ideas/no-carve-pumpkin-decorating#slide-1
    Be sure to go all the way through the slides to the end.

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/36732553184221618/

More ideas from The Stir



And this great SLIDE SHOW from The Stir.

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/359584351467828861/

And these ideas in 4 different articles here.

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/25262447883036973/

My biggest suggestion is to go to PINTEREST.  By clicking that word, you will be taken to a collection of Pinterest pins that are all about non carving pumpkin decorations.

WINNER OF Freebie Friday IS...

#6 on the comment list on the blog.  The random.org did the selecting and the winner is:    

Jayme Irivng said...

Anything would be great!

October 18, 2013 at 11:18 AM

and your prize is over $100.00 worth of coupons from my collection in which every coupon is $1.00 and over in savings!   CONGRATS JAYME!!

each coupon is $1.00 or over in savings!

Instructions for winning:  PLEASE email me at califbeachgal@fastmail.fom or use the MESSAGE button on the fan group to give me your address for mailing!

 --------------------  CONTEST IS OVER!   --------------------

For the FIRST PART of this COMMENT contest is to SHARE one Freebie (can be Buy One Get One Free deal or any freebie deal) that you know about on the Internet or from a COUPONER's blog for TODAY's  use.  Please do not choose local grocery deals but you can use BIG BOX stores (like Toys'RUS or Amazon.com or even KINDLE books that are free today!)

Be sure that you share the TIME IT ENDS or qualifications (like USA ONLY or for the first 5000 people who enter)  per freebie entry in your COMMENT.   You may comment with a different freebie up to 5 times.  Each freebie deal should be one comment.  And then comment again with another one.  The WINNER is going to be drawn using Random.org from all the comments.

For 5 more extra comments that qualify for the WIN could you please tell me the kinds of prizes (not costly) that you like to win in contests and giveaways.  Be sure to use a new comment for each suggestion.

CATCH:  I may or may not use one of your ideas as the PRIZE of this FREEBIE FRIDAY (for those who are sharing contest or giveaway prize ideas as their comments).

HAVE FUN!   Any questions should be sent to me using the MESSAGE button at Chatting With Carolyn by clicking here and joining my group and then using the message button (private message from you to me) and I will share the answer here on this blog.

While I have your attention, there are many giveaways and contests at my FB fan page. 

$500.00 K-Mart Gift Card for a Halloween Giveaway Event

 

It’s a Halloween Giveaway Event

Organized by: Mom Powered Media. Co-hosted by: Capri's Coupons, My Silly Little Gang, My Dairy Free Gluten Free Life, Oh My Heartsie Girl, Giveaway Bandit and Growing Up Bilingual.

MPM Network Bloggers are super excited to share their Halloween Recipes, Crafts, Decor Ideas and so much more with you this holiday season. Make sure you take a peek at the fabulous posts below. Surely you will find something that makes you smile!

HALLOWEEN NAILS

I'm providing three looks that you can try on any "level" of Halloween nail art. 

Bloody Fingerprint Nails

   Beginner:

image credit: nailsmag.com

White Nail Polish

Red Nail Polish

1.  Paint your nails white

2.  Using diluted red nail polish, press one finger into the polish and then press the finger onto the dried white nail polish.

Hello Kitty Manicure

The various styles and hints can be found here:

http://www.becomegorgeous.com/nails/art/hello_kitty_nail_art_ideas-3098.html

You can search etsy, eBay, Amazon and nail stores online for Hello Kitty decals.  The dots are made with a toothpick or nail art tool. 

One lucky reader will receive a $500 K-Mart Gift Card!

Giveaway ends October 28th at 11:59pm, open to US, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck.

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Disclosure:Conversations with Carolyn is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment. Please contact teri@mompoweredmedia.com with questions or to see your business or blog featured on the next big event!

Mail Manager from mail boss giveaway

Rubyblood is a guest here to bring you another awesome giveaway hosted by Life of a Mad Typer as part of our HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE!

Times are changing and chances are you have been a victim of mail theft. Read my review and story of my own mail theft here.

We have partnered with Mail Boss to give one lucky reader a Mail Manager of their own to protect their packages this holiday season and year round!

The Mail Manager is valued at $149 for the mail box itself. This giveaway is for the mailbox and does not include the post used with the mailbox.

DISCLAIMER:

18 + only. USA only Entries will be verified Winner will have 48 hours to verify or another winner will be chosen. This blog is not responsible for shipping or lost prizes.

Good luck!

The 500 FANS and SUPPORTERS GIVEAWAY! 10/18/31 Opens and 10/31/13 Ends

We reached 500 fans on FaceBook today (not to be confused with my old and defunct group that reached 500 fans a couple of years ago).  We're just starting all over again with a new group of fans (some the same and thankful for them too!) and now as of today I have a CONTRIBUTOR...  Theresa.  And my steady co-owner, my husband, John!  So happy for them.

Well I have some new goals now for today and with this group of 500.  I incorporated my (first goal of the plan the day I opened the group and that was to have the TOPIC OF THE DAY) and Theresa suggested that I do it a couple of specified days of the week and so we are.  Those days are THURSDAY and SATURDAY.  And what I would like to do is blog about the outcome of those topics on Friday and Sunday.  Along with anything else that I blog for the day.

Another item that is happening is the FAN OF THE WEEK CONTEST.  That actually started the other day and goes through Sunday and starts new again on another given Monday of the week.  It won't be every week because there needs to be time for me to gather up some prizes.  And I want to keep it FRESH and EXCITING!

One item to note is my Scentsy and Candle Making and More business that I have online.  Most of the posts concerning that will be done on my separate blog for that...  and the first thing I need there are some MORE followers!  Welcome to my candle blog at http://carolynscandlesandmore.blogspot.com/  I have an Etsy shop to go with that too and I hope to open that shop for the public one day before Halloween!  So for now you can join the CarolynsCandlesAndMore blog.  Thanks!

And now I bring to you the giveaway part of this.  There will be three prizes to be won.

1.  Sample size prize of some of the Scentsy fall waxes.
2.  Sample size prize of some of the Scentsy layer products.
3.  Surprise prize that isn't related to Scentsy.   (will depend if it's a man or woman what the prize will be)

Due to postal concerns this contest is ONLY for the residents of the United States (not Hawaii or Alaska).  You can expect to receive your prize within 2 - 2.5 weeks of winning.  If it will be later than that I will contact you!   GOOD LUCK!


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Disclaimer:
a. Here is the complete release of Facebook by each entrant or participant.
b. I acknowledge that the promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

13 Days of NAILS Halloween Contest ends 10/31/13 with Nail Art Information

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/56576539040394480/

INTERNATIONAL CONTEST!

The 13 Days of Nails Halloween Contest is going to be SPOOKTACULAR! 

1st place Beginner Winner, 1st place Intermediate Winner, and 1st place Advanced Winner:         
   Nail Gift Bag (USA, not Alaska or Hawaii)
   Online Gift Card (Hawaii, Alaska and other countries)


  (as to what is in each bag, that is to be determined according to contestant interest and participation)

Each contestant will determine which level in which they want to compete.  This is their choice since they will be able to determine best which level they are.   I will show a manicure that will best match up with the level in which they choose to compete. You can only enter in one level (beginner, intermediate or advanced) and you may enter as many as 13 images for the contest!

Send your photos to me at califbeachgal@fastmail.fm by 11:59pm ET on 10/31/13.

Here is the first MANI of the contest that I will post for an idea and directions with it.  Who doesn't love CANDY CORN? This is a beginner's level mani. 

image and directions credit:  GirlsLife.com

Tools:
Orange polish
Yellow polish
White polish
Thin paintbrush (or white nail pen)

Steps:
1. After applying a base coat, paint the entire nail orange. Let dry.
2. Paint yellow straight across the bottom of the nail.
Tip: To get a straight line without tape, start your brush on the outside of your nail and roll your finger outwards while keeping the brush straight.
3. Using a nail pen or paintbrush, paint white at the tip of your nail. Let dry, then cover with a clear coat. Voila!

(You can get the white nail pen at most any drug store or online, my online idea would be:   http://search.ulta.com/search?p=Q&lbc=ulta&uid=359921554&w=white%20nail%20pen&method=and&view=grid&isort=price)

You can buy it wherever you want, this was one of many online spots I found.  I bought the whole French Nail kit and the white nail pen came with that.  As you can see, it's worth it to get the whole kit and not just the white pen.  http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2239843&productId=xlsImpprod4160059&navAction=push&navCount=1&categoryId=cat80068

(I don't make any money on this entire blog at the moment or any of the links that I post.)

Also... you do not have to do this mani or enter the one you do like this into the contest.  These are mani's that are being provided here to give you some help for creation of yours!  


 Disclaimer:

a. Here is the complete release of Facebook by each entrant or participant.
b. I acknowledge that the promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

 

 

Wordless Wednesday: Nail Art of Halloween 2

ENTER IF YOU DARE! HOLD ON TO YOUR NAILS!

Easy!

Easy!

Easy!

Easy!

Easy!

Expert!

Intermediate!

Easy!

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Since it's WORDLESS WEDNESDAY the idea is just to show images and not include any words.  But this post is in preparation for the 13 Days of Halloween which begins tomorrow, Thursday and goes until 10/31/13. 

Day 16

One Way Love book Giveaway ends 10/30 USA and CANADA only

Hosted by Pea of Sweetness

Sponsored by One Way Love

Real life is long on law and short on grace — the demands never stop, the failures pile up, and fear sets in. Life requires many things from us — a stable marriage, successful children, a certain quality of life. Anyone living inside the guilt, anxiety, and uncertainty of daily life knows that the weight of life is heavy. We are all in need of some relief. Bestselling author Tullian Tchividjian is convinced our world needs a fresh encounter with grace.

Head over to Pea of Sweetness to read her One Way Love book review.

About the prize: One lucky winner will receive the One Way Love book.

About the giveaway: This giveaway begins on 10/16 and ends on 10/30 at 11:00pm (times are Central) and is open to US and Canada ages 18+. Please refer to the full terms and conditions in the Giveaway Tools. Simply enter the first question to begin and more entries will open up! All additional entries are optional. Good luck!

Entry-Form

  Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may be different than yours. CONVERSATIONS WITH CAROLYN is not responsible for prize fulfillment.

Nail Art of Halloween 2013

image credit:  polishpedia.com chalkboardnails.com

I can't see paying $25.00 - $35.00 for having my nails decorated for any event but especially not for Halloween!  I have the most fun throughout the month of October with doing my own nails.

I have to say that while I was an Avon Gal I became totally addicted to nails and nail polish and so I bought at all of the sales and have been adding different brands since then.  I buy nail art and get ideas from the Internet and FaceBook and Pinterest. 

I'm going to be sharing these various "keeps" that  I have for doing nails.  And today I bring you an article about the 25 Clever Halloween Nail Ideas from BuzzFeed!  I totally love that place!

Here is the article with the following pictures being shown and so much more!    http://www.buzzfeed.com/alannaokun/ween-nails

Cat Face Manicure

image credit:  lacquerologist.com

 

Bloody Fingerprint Nails

image credit: nailsmag.com

Created by diluting red polish and finger-blotting 

it onto the nail.

Some of these are so easy to do!  From amateur to pro.  Continue to the article about the 25 Clever Nail Ideas for Halloween to see all the pictures and directions!  

How many of you would enter a nail contest here for Halloween?  This would one of a number of pages of ideas for what to do.  The only rule is that you have to do it yourself and you only need one hand for your photo!  

This challenge will begin on this THURSDAY, Oct. 17th, 2013 for the 13 Nail Days of Halloween!  You can write to me at califbeachgal@fastmail.fm for the exact link that I will send on that day!

The 13 Days of Halloween Giveaway to go with the contest will offer 3 prizes in 3 levels: 

1.  Beginner Winner:        Nail Gift Bag
2.  Intermediate Winner:  Nail Gift Bag
3.  Advanced Winner:       Nail Gift Bag

Each contestant will determine which level in which they want to compete.  This is their choice since they will be able to determine best which level they are.   I will show a manicure that will best match up with the level in which they choose to compete.  More instructions to come on Thursday!

      Day 15 (1/2 way there!)

 

Welcome to the Lilla Rose Flexi Clip Giveaway

Hosted by: Savory Savings

Sponsored by: Lilla Rose Independent Consultant, Erin Slocum

If you are looking for a beautiful and easy way to style your hair, look no further than Lilla Rose!  Erin Slocum is an independent consultant for Lilla Rose, a direct sales company that brings you beautiful and durable hair adornments such as their flagship hair accessory, the Flexi Clip.  This easy to wear clip works on nearly any hair type and comes in nearly 75 styles!  From music notes to bling, owls and ballet slippers – you can find a Flexi Clip for just about every woman on your holiday list!  Lilla Rose also carries other beautiful hair products such as decorated hair chop sticks and headbands!  You can dress up your look with just the simple change of clip!  Krista over at Savory Savings had a chance to review one of these beautiful clips and used it not only on her own hair, but also to make fun hairstyles for her six-year-old daughter!  
You can enter to win a Lilla Rose Flexi Clip with this giveaway!  The giveaway is part of The Pitch List Holiday Gift Guide!  It will run from October 15, 2013 through November 30, 2013.  This giveaway is open to US residents only, ages 18 and older. 
 

Head on over to Savory Savings to keep hopping after you've entered this giveaway!

Welcome to the Go Ape Kids Card Game Giveaway

 

Hosted by: Savory Savings

Sponsored by: Patch Products

Family game nights are a fun and engaging way to promote family bonding and sneak in some learning opportunities.  Krista over at Savory Savings recently had the chance to review Go Ape, a fun “go fish” card game alternative from Patch Products. 

This game that encourages small children to mimic the actions on the cards to “ask” for pairs from other players.  This game is an affordable, non-tech way to encourage families to spend time together without sitting in front of a television or spending extra money.  It is lighthearted and your little ones will get a kick out of watching you scratch your head or dance around like a money to ask for cards.  And you will love watching them learn to make matches and count the number of cards to win!
This card game will make a great addition to your family game night or an excellent gift for the 3 to 7 year olds in your life!
You can enter to win Go Apes Kids Card Game with this giveaway!  The giveaway is part of The Pitch List Holiday Gift Guide!  It will run from October 15, 2013 through November 30, 2013.  This giveaway is open to US residents only, ages 18 and older. 
 

Head on over to Savory Savings to keep hopping after you've entered this giveaway!

Entry-Form
 

This giveaway is in no way associated with social media.  Savory Savings and all participating blogs are not are responsible for prize fulfillment.

The Fun Bites Giveaway by Savory Savings

 

Hosted by: Savory Savings

Sponsored by: Fun Bites

Young kids are notoriously difficult to get to eat!  How many times have you negotiated with your kiddos to eat “just one more bite” or have struggled to come up with more ideas to get them to eat?  Some have found that fun shaped food helps their kids eat better and more, but that can be tedious and difficult – multiply that difficulty if you have more than one kiddo. 

Krista over at Savory Savings reviewed Fun Bites food cutters and is excited to show you this fun and easy way to cut food into fun shapes and sizes to encourage small kids to eat their food. 

When food is fun – everyone is more likely to enjoy it!  These BPA-free and easy to clean food cutters make a great addition to your kitchen and would make a great gift for anyone with small kids.  Making a kitchen-themed gift basket for your culinary whiz friend?  Why not add a Fun Bites food cutter to the mix for a cheeky and interesting way to dress up the basket? 
You can enter to win a Fun Bites food cutter with this giveaway!

The giveaway is part of The Pitch List Holiday Gift Guide!  It will run from October 15, 2013 through November 30, 2013.  This giveaway is open to US residents only, ages 18 and older. 

Head on over to Savory Savings to keep hopping after you've entered this giveaway!

Giveaway Monkey: New Giveaways for you to Enter and Win

     Here's a great opportunity for you to enter these giveaways!

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