Week 4 of 6 #Winthisbag! Enter to win a red-pebbled leather Gucci hobo bag

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“Win This Bag” is a 6-week event that will feature 6 weekly giveaways.There will be one designer handbag given away every week!Each bag will be an authentic, recognizable designer brand such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Coach, or Fendi.Our 6^th week will feature a highly coveted designer handbag and you will have the option to claim bonus entries for each of the 5 weekly “Win This Bag” giveaways you entered leading up to this grand finale!So, enter each weekly giveaway to increase your odds of winning!

Here’s what really separates this event from any other handbag giveaway you may have seen before… some of these handbags will come to you directly from a celebrity’s closet!That’s right –

Thanks to HipSwap, you have the opportunity to win the exact bag that may have been on the arm of a famous celebrity!HipSwap is a mobile and web marketplace that connects buyers and sellers locally and nationally. It enables people to discover what’s inside the most fabulous closets, homes, and shops in neighborhoods and cities across America. HipSwap currently offers delivery service in Los Angeles and New York with its iconic pink delivery van.

Also, be sure to swing by the HipSwap blog to check out their ever popular post on how to spot a fake Louis Vuitton bag!

Now, on to this week’s Giveaway!

This week, you have the chance to win an authentic Gucci bag!

This red-pebbled leather Gucci hobo bag is amazing for any occasion. It Features a navy cotton stripe in front and large gold ring hardware at strap ends.

Dimensions: 15" x 9" x 1" with 10" strap. Estimated Retail Price: $1500

This beautiful handbag was provided by the amazing DoubleTake Consignment Boutique of New Jersey.

The DoubleTake Consignment Boutique first opened its doors in Short Hills New Jersey in1992 and from day one the store has been packed with women who understand the advantages and value of consignment shopping. DoubleTake, which only accepts the highest quality & current designer clothing and accessories, has been recognized as a unique clothing boutique where huge savings can be realized.

How to Enter:

1. Create a HipSwap account.You will be asked to enter your name, email and zip code. If you do not live in the United States, please enter your City and Country in the Zip Code field.

2. Once registered, you can earn additional entries by:

a. Pinning your favorite HipSwap bag on Pinterest

b. “Liking” HipSwap on Facebook

c. Following @HipSwap on Twitter

d. Tweet with the hashtag #winthisbag for daily bonus entries

e. Following the blogs who are bringing you this awesome giveaway

There is only one mandatory entry option and that is to create a free HipSwap account. However, by entering on this blog through the Giveaway Tools widget below, you have the opportunity to gain a large number of bonus entries! You can complete as many or as few bonus entries as you’d like but remember, the more you do, the better your odds of winning! Plus, once you are following all of your hosts, entering each subsequent weekly Win This Bag Giveaway will be even faster & easier! And, don’t forget – we’ll be offering even more bonus points for each of these giveaways you entered during our final week of this event!

Good luck!

Giveaway begins on 7/17/12 at 12:01am EST & ends on 7/23/12 at 11:59pm EST.

Open worldwide.

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Bloggers Wanted Coach Handbag Giveaway Blogger Opportunity

The Coachlicious hosted by Mom Powered Media is now open to bloggers!

Cost is $3 or free with announcement post. See bloggers wanted post for more details.

Prize: Coach Madison Op Art Sateen Handbag
Giveaway Open to: US and Canadian residents
The event dates: August 1 – 22
What is required to join? 

• Must have an active blog (not just a business site such as for wraps) with a minimum of 2,000 facebook fans or pay a non-publisher fee as detailed below
• Announcement post (blog post or facebook + tweet) OR you may elect to pay a $3 fee to not post the announcement
• Agree to post the giveaway html on the date the event begins (or pay as a nonpublisher – see form for details)
• Fill out this form with your information!

Referral prize: The blogger who refer the most bloggers and businesses to join will receive a Coach Wristlet.

Nature's Sleep Review and Giveaway!

Nature's Sleep designs products for comfortable, healthy, harmonious sleep. Their memory foam products cradle your body in perfect balance, providing gentle support and relief throughout the night. They offer products that use organic and hygienic materials that nourish your well-being, so you wake rejuvenated. Review done by Donna's Deals and More I have never been so excited to get a pair of slippers. I love memory foam and when I found out they put it in slippers, well, they had to be comfortable! And, they certainly are. When I slip my feet into my slippers, they just cradle them. I wish that I could wear them out in public. They feel so good on my feet. And Nature's Sleep sells more than just slippers. They have foam toppers, KD foundations, and even pet beds! Here are some features: Take a walk in the clouds and slip your feet into these open-toe terry slippers. The visco-elastic memory foam in the bottom of the sole contours and cradles your foot for luxurious comfort and support with each and every step. The warm, soft terry fabric ensures your feet stay cozy all year round.

• S, M, L, XL
• Inner sole 75% cotton/25% polyester; outer sole thermoplastic rubber; lining 100% polyester
• High quality Genuine Nature’s Sleep Next Generation Memory Foam
• Provides pressure relieving comfort all day long
• Naturally conforms to your foot in cool comfort
• Distributes weight to reduce pressure points and improve circulation
• Ideal for indoor use on multiple surfaces
• Attractive style and look

One lucky winner will be winning their very own Nature's Sleep Slippers! Wouldn't you just love for it to be you? Make sure you enter the rafflecopter below. Good luck! *Open to US only *Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. Saving $ With Jen is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment.

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Diamond Candle and Thirty One Giveaway Event 2 winners, 2 prizes each!

Do you LOVE Thirty-One? Do you love Diamond Candles? Well, we have an awesome giveaway for you!

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Both are winner's choice!

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PRO-FORM Body Firm 3 Workout DVD Giveaway

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Are you a fresh fruits and vegetable buying kind of person looking for the best way to keep them all fresh?

Are you a fresh fruits and vegetable buying kind of person looking for the best way to keep them all fresh?

At our house, we purchase fresh fruits and vegetables. With the warmer months ahead of us, this should be on all our minds as a great way to add a little healthy to our meals (for a less expensive in season price.) Our 8 year old son has ADHD & Aspergers, keeping his diet clear of preservatives makes managing his symptoms so much easier. I find myself going to the farmers market, and stocking up on all kinds of fresh fruit and vegetables. Then I get home and it seems within a matter of days it all goes bad. So that is when I started searching for the best ways to store it all, to keep it all fresh longer. Here is what I have come up with. Fruits and veggies all emit a gas called ethylene, some just emit more than others. The key to keeping your fruits and veggies fresh longer, is to know which emit the most, and how to store them all, and what to store them with. The organicauthority.com was a great source of information regarding this.

Produce That Creates Ethylene Gas: Apples, apricots, avocados, ripening bananas, blueberries, cantaloupe, citrus fruit (not grapefruit), figs, grapes, green onions, honeydew, ripe kiwi fruit, mangoes, melons, mushrooms, nectarines, papayas, passion fruit, peaches, pears, peppers, pineapple, plums, prunes, tomatoes and watermelon.

Produce That Is Damaged by Ethylene Gas: Asparagus, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, cucumbers, eggplant, green beans, kale, kiwi fruit, leafy greens, lettuce, parsley, peas, peppers, potatoes, romaine lettuce, spinach, squash, sweet potatoes, watercress and yams.

Take the Time to Plan Your Meals

• Plan your meals for the week before you go shopping and create a shopping list (Food on the table is a great resource for creating a healthy & affordable shopping list based on sale prices at your local stores, and your specific diet specifications. I use this, and I love it. Even though I love creating a great deal on my own, this takes the guessing work out of finding an inexpensive and healthy shopping list.This service is great for allergies and gluten free as well. We have quite a strict diet in our house, gluten free, fresh fruits and veggies, and a nut free home due to an allergy.)
• Only buy what's on your shopping list (very important to sticking to your budget)
• Eat and or cook the produce with the shortest shelf life first (or cut it up and freeze it, instead of buying packaged or canned fruits or veggies)
• If you still can't manage to eat all of your fruits and veggies, throw them in your compost pile (along with your food prep scraps)

Follow These Food Storage Guidelines

Produce	Storage	Life Expectancy
Apples	refrigerator (loose, not in bag)	up to 1 month
Apricots, Nectarines, Peaches, Plums	counter until ripe, then refrigerate in a bag	2-4 days
Artichokes	refrigerator, in a bag	1-2 weeks
Asparagus	refrigerator, trim stems, upright in a jar of water	3-4 days
Avocados	counter, store uneaten portion with the pit intact in a bag in the fridge	3-4 days
Bananas	counter	2 days
Berries & Cherries	covered in the fridge. Don’t wash until you use them (too much moisture in the package speeds spoilage).	1-2 days
Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cauliflower	refrigerator, bag in the crisper	4-7 days
Carrots	refrigerator, take tops off	2 weeks
Celery	refrigerator, wrapped in aluminum foil	1-2 weeks
Citrus	room temperature of 60-70 degrees	1-2 weeks
Cucumber	refrigerator, bag in the crisper	4-5 days
Eggplant	cool, dry, dark place (counter, cupboard, basket)	3-4 days
Garlic	unpeeled - cool, dry, dark place; peeled - sealed container in refrigerator or freezer	unpeeled - several months; peeled - several weeks in refrigerator, months in freezer
Ginger	store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, then freeze remainder	if refrigerated - 2-3 weeks; if frozen - 2 months
Grapes	refrigerator, in a bag	1 week
Green Beans & Peas	refrigerator, in bag or container	3-5 days
Greens (lettuce, kale, spinach, cabbage)	refrigerator, bag in the crisper	1-2 weeks
Herbs (fresh)	refrigerator, trim stems, upright in a jar of water	1 week
Kiwis	counter until ripe, then refrigerate in a bag	3-4 days
Mangoes, Melons	counter until ripe, then refrigerate in a bag	4 - 7 days
Mushrooms	cool, dry dark place (counter, cupboard, basket) in a bag	2-3 days
Onions	cool, dry dark place (counter, cupboard, basket)	2 months
Pears	counter until ripe, then refrigerate in a bag	3-4 days
Peppers	refrigerator, bag in the crisper	4-5 days
Potatoes	cool, dry dark place (counter, cupboard, basket)	1-2 weeks
Root vegetables (radishes, beets, turnips)	refrigerator, leave greens on	1-2 weeks
Squash	cool, dry dark place (counter, cupboard, basket)	4-5 days
Tomatoes	counter, uncovered; refrigerate if very ripe	2-3 days