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Introducing ONE DIRECTION Makeup & Miami Concert Experience {Giveaway} #makeupby1D, #thelookscollection, #markwins

About Make-up by ONE DIRECTION

A range of makeup and cosmetic products celebrating youth, style, and the uninhibited lifestyle of a new generation. Celebrating life with bold shades, unique formulae and infused with limited edition collectable packaging, Makeup from One Direction is fun, bold, often irreverent, with a touch of cheeky mischievousness. Offered at prices that every girl and woman can afford.

Now Available at the following stores: Macy's, Dillard's and Stage.

Enter to Win

Chance to win Airfare, Hotel Accommodations and Tickets to the Sunday, October 5th 2014 "Where We Are" North American Tour Finale at Sun Life Stadium - Miami Gardens, FL on October 5th 2014 7:00pm. Winners will also receive 2 limited edition autographed makeup sets.

The prize Winner will receive:

1) 2 Field Level Tickets to One Direction Final Concert Tour Date in Miami on Sunday 10/5/14. 

2) 2 R/T economy tickets (within continental United States ONLY) to Miami.

3) Room Accommodations (1 Room) at the Turnberry-Isle Miami Hotel (http://www.turnberryislemiami.com/) 

4) Ground transportation (to/from Airport and to/from Concert)

5) $300 AMEX Card for incidental expenses

6) 2 Autographed Make-up by ONE DIRECTION limited-edition collections of beauty essentials, housed in a collectible keepsake tin. Inside is everything you need to rock all your beauty looks on or off the stage. The 2 makeup tins will be randomly selected from the 3 available collections (Midnight Memories, Take Me Home, or Up all Night).

Enter Below

 

Enter your email, like the FB page, & post to Twitter. Additional entries can be earned by referring friends, pinning on pinterest, or liking the Twitter page. The more entries the higher the chance of winning. One winner will be picked by end of day 9/15/2014.

[Sponsored product review & giveaway disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free from the manufacturer of a PR Agency. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising." See ace and friends Disclosure Policy HERE.] Pin It

Orkin Bug Wisdom Backyard Explorers Kit {Giveaway} #BugWisdom

When life hands you dung, just roll with it.

At Orkin, they never stop learning. Their new “Bug Wisdom” video series is a reminder that some of life’s biggest lessons come from small places. Bugs are smart, curious creatures – we humans can learn a lot from their ways.

Take the quiz to discover your “Spirit Bug,” and check out all the GIFs to soak in every nugget of wisdom that these bugs have to offer!

The Orkin Man always knows what to look for when he shows up at your home. If you want to get exploration down to a science, be sure and enter to win Orkin’s Backyard Explorers Kit!

To Learn More... Stay Connected

@AskTheOrkinMan
https://www.facebook.com/OrkinPestControl
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOGjPywXEjUitvXi22CXJTZNd4VVcP9LQ
http://www.orkin.com/

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Orkin Backyard Explorers Kit:
- The Orkin 9-Page Activity Bug Book
- Orkin Bugview Bug Catching Tool and Magnifier
- Red/Black Summer Wayfarer Sunglasses

One LUCKY ace and friends reader will WIN a Orkin’s Backyard Explorers Kit!

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Honeywell Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat {Review & Giveaway}

I love all thing technology. Anything that makes my life simpler and easier, I'm all for it! Recently, I've been reading about a variety of smart home stuff and it's really sparked my interest. I like the idea of controlling my TV, radio and more directly from my smart phone and computer. Now I have the ability to control my thermostat in the same way.

With the introduction of smart thermostats, more specifically, the Honeywell Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat, controlling my home thermostat from anywhere with a few click from my smartphone.

Compatibility 

If you are interested in investing in one of these thermostats, you must first determine whether or not your household wiring and system is compatible. Honeywell simplifies your decision process by providing a step by step series of questions to help you determine whether or not your current system will be compatible with the Honeywell Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat.

Installing Your New Thermostat

Once you determine your system is compatible, installation (via my hubby) was quite quick and simple. The directions to install the system were straightforward and if you discover a roadblock along the way, the installation video below was extremely helpful. 

Once installation was complete, I immediately set up the weekly temperature schedule.

Wi-Fi Online Access

To easily access control via Wi-Fi, you must first create an account at My Total Connect Comfort which will allow access from my smart phone app. Apps are available for iPhone, iPod, iPad and Android devices.

The Honeywell Total Connect Comfort app is super user-friendly. I can easily adjust the household temperature with my phone. In addition to adjusting the indoor temp, the app allows you to:

• View and change the schedule (for thermostats that support this feature)
• Utilize the Demo Mode before purchasing a thermostat 
• View and change heating and cooling system settings 
• View and set the indoor temperature
• View and change system fan (for thermostats that support this feature)
• View and change humidifier and dehumidifier settings (for thermostats that support this feature)
• View 5-Day weather forecast
• View outdoor temperature and humidity (when used with an outdoor sensor)
• Access multiple smart thermostats
• Access multiple locations if more than one system is registered
• View thermostat alerts such as high or low temperature
• Automatically upgrade to new features once they become available

To conclude, this is a fantastic thermostat. Although this product is not perfect, on a scale of 1 to 5 stars, I would give it a very solid 5. While it maybe somewhat pricey, it is absolutely the best value currently on the market for smart thermostats and we are completely happy with all of it's functionality.

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The Honeywell Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat

can be found at Home Depot, Lowes and Walmart, as well as online at Amazon.

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The Swiss Colony Easter Family Treats Gift Box {Review & Giveaway}

I don't know about you, but, some of my favorite gifts during any holiday are the edible ones. Especially the ones that include chocolate! YUMMILICIOUS! I mean, really, what person wouldn't want a giant box filled with sweet treats?

For our upcoming Easter get-together, I plan to treat my guests with Easter Family Treats Gift Box. Perfect timing! With all the other things that I had to do to get prepared for our party, I was happy that The Swiss Colony was there to help me out with treats. One less thing to worry about! Just take a look what my family and friends  will have a chance to enjoy...

Easter Family Treats Gift Box Includes:

• Pretzels, a milk chocolate bunny, gourmet popcorn, chocolate peanuts.
• Chocolate stars, jelly rabbits and chicks, gummi bunnies, Sixlets and more.
• Everybody gets more than their fair share of dig-in-delicious treats.
• 3 lbs. 6-oz. net wt.
• Sixlets ^® is a registered trademark of SweetWorks ^®, Inc.

ace and friends thoughts 

Swiss Colony treats are just as tasty as it was when I was a child. There is just something that reminds me of my childhood, the smell, the flavor.... brings me back. The variety of chocolate and gummi treats will certainly satisfy everyone's sweet tooth. I was unsure of what I was in-store for with the jelly rabbits and chicks, but I was happily surprised. It was an intriguing blend of flavors that I truly enjoyed and I know my guests will too. Super enjoyable!

What are your holiday order deadlines? For guaranteed Easter delivery*: Standard Delivery - April 9 Usually arrives within 5-7 days. Depending on your location, standard delivery may take longer. Expedited Delivery - April 15 Add $9.95 per address for Second Day Air. Expedited delivery usually arrives in 3-4 business days. Express Delivery - April 16 by 11:00 PM Central Time Add $24.95 per address for Overnight Service. Express delivery usually arrives in 1-2 business days.

Now, would you like to win one of these amazing gift boxes full of delicious sweet goodness for you or to give as a gift? I know you do! Trust me, you do! Enter below on the rafflecopter form for a chance to win an Easter Family Treat Gift Box from The Swiss Colony! You decide... share it... or keep it all for yourself!

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Get Inspired With American Dream Builders {$50 Lowe's Gift Card Giveaway}

The American Dream Home is something everyone fantasizes about. Whether it’s a new closet, a larger family room, or simply a place to put all your stuff, there’s always something we want to change about where we live!

What if you could make your home into your Dream Home?

AMERICAN DREAM BUILDERS – a new show on NBC airing on Sunday at 8/7c – and Lowe’s want to make your dream a reality.

Hosted by famed interior designer and best-selling author, Nate Berkus, AMERICAN DREAM BUILDERS follows the nation’s top 12 designers and home builders as they compete to be crowned the Ultimate Dream Builder and take home a $250,000 cash prize. It’s the home competition that will change everything!



From the producers of Survivor and The Bachelor, don’t miss AMERICAN DREAM BUILDERS, Sundays at 8/7c, only on NBC.

You can enter for a chance to win $100,000 in products and services from Lowe’s and a consultation with the winner of American Dream Builders!

Enter for a chance to win your dream renovation at www.nbc.com/lowes.

You will have the opportunity to earn 5 bonus entries when you “Dream It Yourself”! Upload a photo and description of a home project you are working on and EARN 5 BONUS SWEEPSTAKES ENTRIES.

Finally, follow the show on Facebook and Twitter for a chance to win more prizes from American Dream Builders and Lowe’s!

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My 3-Day Jus by Julie Juice Cleanse {Review & Giveaway}

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is definitely priority and important to me. Admittedly it isn’t always for me. Sometimes, no matter how efficiently I try to plan out the week, I find myself grabbing lunch on the road or stopping on the way home from driving the kids to and from their activities to pick up dinner. I find myself eating foods that are the healthiest of choices. As of lately, this has been the norm and I knew it was time to take control and give my body a bit of a jumpstart. That’s when it was clear to me that I needed to try a 3-day juice cleanse!

About Jus by Julie
(source: jusbyjulie.com)

As a certified nutritionist, what Julie was drawn from studying many theories on diets and health is; our bodies need a lot of greens to function at peak capacity. Though greens aren’t normally our first choice of food, thus it's hard to get the daily requirement of fiber from just three meals and a few snacks. To achieve that healthy goal, Julie began to make green smoothies for herself and husband to drink first thing in the morning.

Soon she discovered that this was practically a miracle in a bottle as the effects were incredible. The smoothie provided all that much needed fiber, it was able to tame our sugar cravings, and it gave her family a lot of energy. Julie felt leaner almost instantly, and amazingly her husband's cholesterol went down 70 points!



Since, she had been sharing her experiences with friends and beyond, who all wanted in on this wonder drink. Julie started to get up at four in the morning to blend and prepare these smoothies, and then before she knew it word spread and people were calling her for juice. From there on, smoothie-making has grown into a family business.

ace and friends' thoughts

For me to successfully try and complete a three day cleanse, there were some criteria that had to met before I could begin. First, it had be easy. I don’t have the time, nor the energy to shop at various stores trying to locate some obscure ingredients. Keeping it simple is my theory. Second, if I’m drinking these juices for multiple days, it had to taste delicious (or at most, good) for me to stick it out. Finally, it was important to me that the I could clearly understand the ingredients that were actually in each drink.  I didn’t want to invest my time in consuming drinks with a bunch of random *stuff* in it, that would defeat my purpose. My main goal was to flush out the *toxins* and give my body the jumpstart that it so desperately needed.

I wasn’t actually familiar with many juice cleanses, so when I came across Jus by Julie and investigated their products, I had a feeling that this program could work for me. When i visiting their website,  what caught my eye was that their juices were made FRESH DAILY. Jus by Julie only uses pure and raw ingredients to rid the body of impurities through specially formulated drinks. The Jus by Julie website offered a lot of valuable and useful information that convinced me that this was the cleanse for me to try out.

Because I was unfamiliar with juice cleansing, the nice folks at Jus by Julie selected a variety of flavors for me to try during my 3-Day Juice Cleanse. This cleanse includes six drinks to be consumed over a three day period. It was great to see that once the juices arrived, the ingredients in each drink was clearly labeled, recognizable and items that were very familiar to me. Spinach, Kale, Bananas, Lemons, Pineapple.

I received my order promptly the following day of my order placement. It came in a nice big insulated tote bag.

After receiving my juices, I immediately began the following day. It is suggested that you begin the cleanse within three days of receiving your order. To start the day, I began with Morning Glory... with romaine, celery, spinach, apple, kale, banana and strawberry as ingredients... my thoughts... it's not going to be bad at all... I'm not going to lie, this particular juice was a hold the nose, drink as fast as you can through a straw beverage. At the very moment of finishing this juice, I was not looking forward to the next drink, let alone the next three days of this cleanse.

To my delightful surprise to rest of the juices throughout the day were not only delicious, but a fantastic surprise. Each juice following the first was not only flavorful, but filling as well. My absolute favorites were the Island Coconut, Chia Berry, Not So Chunky and Sweet Spin! I will definitely be ordering these in the future for just my every day weeks!

What I really liked about Jus by Julie were the option of flavors throughout the days as well as the ability to swap one flavor for drink labeled number (2) on day one versus drink day two.

Because I am so used to eating solid food every day, I found myself craving anything that crunched. Jus by Julie recommends that you eat as little as possible when cleansing for the best results, but if you need something, you can much on raw veggies or you were also allowed egg white, which is what I gladly included. By day two, I actually felt pretty good as well as energized and continued my regular workout schedule.

So what were the overall pros and cons of the 3-day Jus by Julie Juice Cleanse? First, let me begin with the cons: {1} Morning Glory flavor was not good {2} Some of the juices were clearly thinner than others, allowing to drink much faster and not seem as full and satisfied and {3} I missed *crunching* on physical food.

Now for the pros: {1} Drinks are clearly labeled and it’s easy to identify which juice was to be consumed {2} ALL other juice flavors that I tried were delicious and I really enjoyed each of them. {3} made from pure and raw ingredients DAILY {4} ONLY 3-days.

I completed the cleanse successfully over the weekend and I could certainly tell a difference. Was I craving actual solid food, of course, but healthy non-processed or pre-packaged food.

I am thrilled to say that I finished the 3-day cleanse. My body was happy too. It was the exact jumpstart that was needed to get back on track to healthier eating. 

Finally thoughts: I would do cleanse all over again and would recommend it to others looking to take a step toward a healthier way of living. If you want to learn more about Jus by Julie 3-day cleanse, please visit their website HERE as well as find them on Facebook and Twitter!

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ace and friends 15% Discount Coupon: JUS4FRIENDS

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GIRLS NIGHT: THE MUSICAL HEADS TO THE CITY THEATRE JANUARY 9 – 19, 2014 (Detroit) - Enter To Win A 4 Pack of Tickets.

Share the fun & laughter at this hilarious, feel-good comedy as five girlfriends go from heartbreak to happiness during a wild night of karaoke. Women are encouraged to get their girlfriends together and come sing along, dance along, and sip on cocktails as they take in Girls Night: The Musical at the City Theatre - Thursday, January 9 through Sunday, January 19.

Hilarious and touching, Girls Night: The Musical follows five friends in their 30s and 40s during a wild and outrageous girls night out at a karaoke bar. Friends since their teens, they have all had their fair share of heartache and tragedy, joy and success. Among the characters are Carol the party girl, blunt Anita who tells it like it is, Liza with her marital issues, boring Kate the designated driver, and Sharon, the not-so-angelic angel who just couldn’t resist tagging along. Together, they reminisce about their younger days, celebrate their current lives and look to the future, all the while belting out an array of classic anthems such as “I Will Survive,” “Lady Marmalade,” “It’s Raining Men,” “Man I Feel Like a Woman,” and “Girls Just Want to Have Fun.”

Girls Night: The Musical has earned rave reviews playing packed houses throughout the United Kingdom since 2003.  It premiered in the US in May 2007 and has toured across the country since then. It has been described as “’Desperate Housewives’ meets Mamma Mia!” (Applause Magazine), “Part anthem, part confessional and all party!” (Telegram & Gazette), “An infectious, exhilarating sense of intoxication!” (Hollywood Reporter) and “As funny and outrageous as ‘Sex and the City’!” (The Advocate).

Tickets ($38) are on sale now and can be purchased at OlympiaEntertainment.com, The Fox Theatre and Joe Louis Arena box offices, Hockeytown Authentics in Troy (without service charge) at all Ticketmaster locations and Ticketmaster.com. To charge tickets by phone, call (800) 745-3000. Discounts are available for groups of 8 or more by calling (313) 471-3099. For additional information, call (313) 471-6611.

For more information on Girls Night: The Musical®, log on to OlympiaEntertainment.com.

Check Out What You Might See At A Show Near You...

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Chance to #Win JayBird Sport State of The Art Headphones {Giveaway}

As a gym enthusiast, I'm always looking for the latest and greatest technical gear to accommodate my workout. Fortunate for me, I came across what looks like an amazing, comfortable and bluetooth enabled headphone. It makes me long for my own personal pair {le sigh}.


About Jaybird Sport

JaybirdSport, founded in 2006 with headquarters based in Utah, the "State of Sport" is in the ideal setting to develop the greatest premium active/sport lifestyle products for our customers. Our products enhance the athletic experience, inspiring you to be active and empowering you to improve your life. Power Your Passion.

JaybirdSport offers a wide selection of various sophisticated and technologically advanced headphones to fit a each sports enthusiast's needs. For example, I am especially intrigued by the BlueBuds X. They are the smallest Bluetooth headphones available, yet they pack an 
incredible 8 hours of play time, double that which has previously been possible 
from a product this small. A user can enjoy a full day of music and calls, or work out an hour 
a day for an entire week on a single charge. Now, that's my kind of headphones!

A feature that I absolutely LOVE, IS THE the ability to
 lift the cord off your neck... talk about GENIUS... and of course, LIBERATING! JayBird’s patent pending X-Fit™
allows for the headphones to be used either in the 
traditional under-ear wearing style for music & calls, 
or over-ear, designed for those wanting a great sports 
music experience, free of anything on your neck. AGAIN... genius!

To further enhance Jaybird’s Lifetime Warranty Against Sweat,
BlueBuds X feature Liquipel Sweat Repellant Nano Technology.
 A super hydrophobic process that provides the BlueBuds X with 
added protection from exposure to sweat and the elements.

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No worries, purchase your very own state of the art headphone on their site HERE.

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How to Enter:

A form will pop up on this page on the lower right hand corner of the screen. Just click to connect immediately Facebook.

Fill out the form and BOOM... you're entered. Easy, I know!

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[Product review & giveaway disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free from the manufacturer of a PR Agency. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising." See ace and friends Disclosure Policy HERE.]
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