Holiday Gift Guide Unveil with Softlips Giveaway! CLOSED

It's the first of November and you know what that means...holiday shopping season! Some of you early birds may have already started making your lists and checking them twice but if you're anything like me, you tend to wait until the last possible minute. Not only does procrastinating mean fighting holiday crowds but in your frenzied rush, you may not have the time to research the perfect gifts for the special someones in your life.

So, I'm unveiling my very first Winter Holiday Gift Guide to assist you with your shopping this season! You'll find fun, unique products for mom, dad, baby and toddler - from one-of-a-kind handmade items to the must-haves that will be flying off your local store shelves. I've already added some of my favorites but rest assured, I will be adding things daily until Christmas Day. If you have any feedback on items or categories you'd like me to investigate, please leave a comment and I will be sure to include them. Also, if you own a business and would like to be featured in my holiday guide - at no charge! - just click on the "contact" link on my navbar and send me an email request with product information, retail price and photos. Family-friendly products only, please!

You can also grab my holiday guide button on the sidebar and post on your blog or site for an extra entry into all of my upcoming giveaways!

Speaking of giveaways, to celebrate the launch of my holiday guide, I have a special treat for you!

I admit I am a bit of a lip gloss junkie. I think the addiction began when I was in middle school and discovered Bonne Bell Pink Lemonade Lip Smackers. I had borrowed one from my best friend and I was instantly hooked. I went out and bought out almost the entire line at Wal-mart. I just love the smooth, slick feeling on my lips. To this day, nothing makes me feel more girly than gliding on a nice, yummy scent.

So, when I was offered an opportunity to review the new winter line of Softlips chapstick, I gladly accepted. A girl can never have too much lip gloss, right?!

Softlips is a leading brand of lip care products. They recently introduced a new limited edition collection of seasonal flavors including sugar cookie, winter mint, sugar plum berry and sugar & spice. These winter flavors contain the same conditioning balm of the other flavors but also includes SPF 20 sunscreen for added protection from the elements. Also, each new flavor is partnered with a tried-and-true original flavor like cherry or vanilla, so you can change your lips to suit your mood - or your appetite!



I was lucky enough to try out all 4 new flavors. They all left my lips feeling hydrated and kissably soft. They left behind just a hint of tint and shimmer so I could pair it with lipstick or leave as is for a more natural look. My favorite flavors were the sweet sugar cookie and tingly winter mint, but you can't really go wrong with any of them. I just wish they had more of a taste, but then again, if they tasted as good as they smelled, I may just eat the tube! I also like the slender design of the tube. It fits neatly in a wristlet or clutch for a night out.

Bottom line: I would highly recommend having any of the Softlips winter flavors on hand when you get caught under the mistletoe this Christmas. *wink wink* And at a price of just $3.99/2-pack, it's an affordable stocking stuffer!

BUY IT: You can find Softlips online at Drugstore.com or use their handy dandy store locator to find the retailer closest to you.

WIN IT: One lucky reader is going to win all 4 new limited edition winter flavors!

MAIN COURSE (MANDATORY ENTRY): Visit the Softlips website and tell me what flavor you want to try most. Remember to leave your email address in your comment if it isn't visible on your profile or if you are not a blogger!

SUGAR ON TOP (BONUS ENTRIES): To maximize your chances of winning, you may do any or all of the following. Be sure to complete the above mandatory entry or your bonus entries will not count!

1.) Follow my blog or subscribe via reader or email. Comment telling me which method you chose. If you already follow or subscribe, that counts! (1 entry)

2.) Follow me on Twitter and tweet about this contest. Just leave me a comment with your tweet link. (1 entry)

3.) Become a fan of Softlips on Facebook. (2 entries!)

4.) Add my button to your blog and comment with a link to where I can find it. (1 entry)

5.) Add my holiday guide button to your blog and comment with the link. (1 entry)

6.) Enter any of my other current giveaways and leave a comment telling me which one(s) you entered. (1 entry each)

Giveaway will end on November 15, 2009 at 11:59pm EST. Open to U.S. only. Winners will be chosen via Random.org and will have 48 hours to respond to congratulatory email or prize will be forfeited and another winner will be chosen.

Disclaimer: I was offered this review and giveaway opportunity due to my membership at the Product Review Place. I was sent a limited edition winter collection of Softlips lip balms, as well as a collection of PURE organic Softlips lip balms, from Laura at Robin Leedy Associates to facilitate my candid review. I was not compensated in any other manner for this post.