Julie's Journal

I recently had the chance to try out the Olay Total Effects Body Wash. It was hard for me to judge this body wash because I am completely SOLD on Caress’s new line.

As I’ve said before, the smell of a beauty product is my number one deciding factor on if I will use it or not, and I just wasn’t into the smell of the Olay Total Effects. It almost has a “manly” smell to it, and not feminine or pretty at all. My husband actually loves the smell…on him. HA! I do really like how it lathers, and the way it leaves my skin soft. I will have to use it more to see if it really is anti-aging as it claims to be.

Olay Total Effects Body Wash – Deep Penetrating Moisture

Olay’s most advanced body wash, Total Effects goes beyond cleansing to deeply moisturize and fight 7 signs of aging all over your body.

1. Improves elasticity
2. Relieves dryness
3. Deeply moisturizes
4. Brightens dull skin
5. Evens skin tone
6. Smooths rough skin
7. Minimizes the appearance of dry lines

You can try out a free sample here: Free Olay Total Effects Body Wash Sample, or enter below to win a $10 Walmart Gift Card to purchase it.

Olay Total Effects Body Wash Giveaway – $10 Walmart Gift Card

MANDATORY FOR CONTEST ENTRY

1. Tell me what is your favorite body wash (or soap) in my comments, and why you love it.

EXTRA CONTEST ENTRY- make sure to leave a separate comment for each thing you do.

1. Follow @JustJulie on Twitter.
2. Subscribe to receive Julie’s Journal in your email
3. Tweet: Enter to win a $10 Walmart Gift Card for Olay Total Effects Body Wash http://bit.ly/dcUY4r

Contest ends Wednesday March 22, 2010 at 12:00 noon PST. I will choose one random winner from all the entries and notify you by email. (U.S. only) You have 48 hours to respond. Thank to Olay through My Blog Spark for providing me with the product, information, and gift card. All opinions are 100% mine.

I had the opportunity to go to the World Premier of Viva Elvis Cirque du Soleil and it was just fantastic! The costumes, and the music, was just amazing. The part that stood out to me the most was the wedding scene between Elvis and Priscilla.

The song, Can’t Help Falling in Love, was sung by a beautiful singer sitting on top of a gigantic wedding cake. On the big screen was a slide show of their wedding pictures. Priscilla sat a few rows in front of us, and I kept looking at her to see her reaction, but she was just smiling. Me, on the other hand, couldn’t stop the tears from flowing. It was very moving.

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No purchase required. Open to all USA and Canada residents who have reached majority (21 years old for the USA and 18 years for Canada) at the time they enter the competition. The contest runs from February 19, 2010 to March 12, 2010.

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This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Aloe Cadabra. All opinions are 100% mine.

I recently got a chance to review a new personal lubricant and I was really skeptical. We have used every single one on the mainstream market, and they have been continuously disappointing us time and time again. They all seem wonderful in the beginning. They have a nice scent, and the consistency feels smooth. But they always end up becoming sticky and just gross.

Quite honestly, when I received the Aloe Cadabra samples I didn’t have much faith in them. They had the same nice scent, and the smooth feeling we were use to, but I just knew in the back of my mind, they would break down and become sticky. WOW! Were we ever proven wrong! Not only did it last, but it never, ever became sticky and gross. We’re sold!

I got three different scents to try, French Lavender, Tahitian Vanilla, and Natural Aloe. We both agreed that the French Lavender was our favorite. I know just the name of that sounds likes it’s going to be an over-powering feminine flowery smell that your man won’t like, but it’s really not. It’s a very light pleasurable scent.

Aloe Cadabra 2.5oz – $7.95

• Certified organic Aloe Vera
• All natural food grade gel
• Won’t harm condoms or other synthetic toys
• Not a spermicide
• Will not prevent STDs
• Safe if ingested

Aloe Cadabra-The All Natural Lubricant Coupon Code: Use Save20 at checkout to receive 20% off your order.

We also like the fact that the ingredients in Aloe Cadabra are all natural. Have you read the ingredients labels of some personal lubricants on the market? Chlorhexidine? Methylparaben? I don’t know about you, but I’d rather not put that stuff on my body, thankyouverymuch. So make sure to try out the all natural Aloe Cadabra lubricant. I highly recommend it!

I have four cats, so when Dyson asked me to review their Dyson Animal DC-31 Hand held vacuum I was ALL OVER IT!

The stairs in my house are carpeted, and it’s so hard to maneuver my big vacuum up and down the stairs to try to get all the cat hair that balls up in the corners. The Dyson Animal worked perfectly for this! I can’t write enough about how much I love the Dyson Animal, so watch my video!

BUY the Dyson DC31 Animal Handheld Vacuum

Dyson Animal DC-31 Giveaway

MANDATORY FOR CONTEST ENTRY

1. Visit the Dyson website, and in my comments tell me one feature of the Dyson Animal that seems cool to you. (HINT: I point them out in the video also)

EXTRA CONTEST ENTRY- make sure to leave a separate comment for each thing you do.

1. Follow @JustJulie on Twitter.
2. Subscribe to receive Julie’s Journal in your email
3. Tweet: Enter to win a Dyson Animal DC-31 Vacuum from @JustJulie http://bit.ly/cSBUM6

WINNER! #338 Amber Lewis

Contest ends Wednesday March 3, 2010 at 12:00 noon PST. I will choose one random winner from all the entries and notify you by email. (U.S. only) You have 48 hours to respond. Thank to Dyson for supplying me with one Dyson Animal for review, and one to giveaway. All opinions are 100% mine.

Evenly Gorgeous™ Exfoliating Body Wash & Beauty Bar – Ready to reveal your daring side tonight? Flaunt your gorgeous even skin tone with confidence. Caress Evenly Gorgeous™, with burnt brown sugar and karite butter, gently exfoliates and lusciously moisturizes to reveal beautifully even-toned skin.

I use body washes in the shower, but I love bar soaps for my bath soaks. I tried both of these products out and I have to say that I just love them! They both lather so nicely, and have a really nice scent to them. I can’t stand over powering bath product smells, but these were just perfect. And they both left my skin so soft and smooth. I really love this product and will definitely be buying it in the future.

Caress Evenly Gorgeous™ Exfoliating Beauty Bar Giveaway

MANDATORY FOR CONTEST ENTRY

1. Visit the Caress website, and in my comments tell me which product you would like to try from their collection of shower products.

EXTRA CONTEST ENTRY

1. Sign up to receive the Caress email newsletter
2. Follow @JustJulie on Twitter. (I follow back!)
3. Subscribe to receive Julie’s Journal in your email
4. Tweet: Enter to win Caress Evenly Gorgeous Exfoliating Beauty Bar Giveaway from @JustJulie http://bit.ly/600aD3

WINNER #13 Jennifer B

Contest ends Wednesday February 3, 2010 at 12:00 noon PST. I will choose one random winner from all the entries and notify you by email. (U.S. only) You have 48 hours to respond. This review was done as part of a campaign for Caress through Family Review Network. All opinions are 100% mine.