Gift Idea: Every Man Jack Citrus Line

Brand: Every Man Jack

Name: Body Wash Citrus Scrub, 12 oz

Price: $5 USD

Name: Body Bar Citrus Scrub, 3 bars x 4.5 oz
Price: $5 USD

Ladies - I have to say - Get this product for your man - NOW! I cannot stop smelling the body bars in this product line. The citrus scent is severely intoxicating and smells heavenly on a guy's skin.

And the guys will think this is pretty cool - the packaging is definitely masculine. And the body bars look totally cool - like bars of wood (check out the photo)! These definitely belong in a man's bathroom.

Oh right...the product...

Product Notes:
- exfoliating body bar and body wash will gently scrub skin while cleansing
- the fresh citrus scent will invigorate the scences
- the body bar incorporates wheat bran, which will scrub away dead skin cells

I haven't been able to find out if this product is available in Canada (they do have online ordering, but there's no shipping info so you'd have to go through checkout to figure out if they ship internationally). If you live in the US, however, you can find this product at Target (and check out the price!)

If you want to check out other scents/products by Every Man Jack or would like to order online, click here or go to www.everymanjack.com.

image: everymanjack.com

Lest We Forget...

Today is Remembrance Day in Canada, Australia & UK and many other countries (also known by other names in other countries, such as Armistice Day and Veterans Day).

According to Wikipedia:
"Remembrance Day...is a day to commemorate the sacrifices of members of the armed forces and civilians in times of war, specifically since the First World War. It is observed on 11 November to recall the end of World War I on that date in 1918. The observance is specifically dedicated to members of the armed forces who were killed during war, and was created by King George V on 7 November 1919"

To me, it's a solemn day to give thanks to all the brave men and women who fought in any war so that the we can all live in a free world. We give thanks to those with the courage to make the ultimate sacrifice so that the rest of us may never have to.

The famous poem, In Flanders Fields, often memorized by Canadian school children, was written by Canadian physician and Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae wrote it on May 3, 1915, after he witnessed the death of his friend, Lieutenant Alexis Helmer, the day before.

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

The Sunday Saver: November 11, 2007

Current Bonus Gift With Purchase Promotions

- Clinique Bonus Time at Sears (Canada) - ends Nov. 14/07
- Elizabeth Arden Bonus Time at The Bay (Canada) - ends Nov. 18/07
- Biotherm Bonus Time at The Bay (Canada) - ends Nov. 25/07
- Lancome Gift with Purchase at Macys.com (USA) - while supplies last
- Clinique Gift with Purchase at Nordstrom and Nordstrom.com (USA) - while supplies last
- Gift with Purchase Online Offer at Nordstrom.com (USA) - while supplies last
- Gift with Purchase Fragrance Offer at Sears (Canada) - while supplies last

Other Gift Promotions

- Free Deluxe Sample of LORAC Mocktail Flavored Lip Gloss when you buy any two LORAC products. While supplies last. from Beauty.com
- Free Lash Laquer in PlumBlack when you buy any DuWop eye product. While supplies last. - from Beauty.com
- Free Goddess Gloss in Succulent Melon when you spend $30 on Kimora Lee Simmons Beauty products . While supplies last. - from Beauty.com

Coupon Codes


E.L.F. Codes (one code valid per order)
- EGASCW - $2 shipping on purchases of $25 or more - expires Nov. 15/07
- EGSTOAL - For every e.l.f. product you buy, get a 2nd at 50% off - expires Nov. 30/07
- EGBROAL1 - Free Healthy Glow Bronzing Powder in Sun Kissed (#2401) with every order - expires Dec 1/07
- CAROLINA - 50% off order up to $15 (total of $7.50 savings) - expires Jan. 1/08
- NEW2ELF - 5% off total order - expires Jan. 1/08
- SHIP45 - free shipping on orders of $45 or more - expires Jan. 1/08


Benefit Codes (one code per order)
- SILVER65 - get a free Mr. Frosty (pearly white highlighting pencil) with any $65 purchase - expires Nov. 30/07
- GOLDEN65 - get a free Gilded (tequila gold highlighting pencil) with any $65 purchase - expires Nov. 30/07
- FRESHP65 - free US standard shipping on any $65 purchase
- INTLSHIP - free standard shipping to international destinations with any $100 purchase

Other Promotions

- Body Shop (Canada) - Get any 2 Body Butters and/or Body Scrubs for $30.00 CAD - ends Nov. 18/07

Clinique Bonus Time at Nordstrom (USA)

Retailer: Nordstrom and Nordstrom.com
Minimum amount you need to spend: $25 USD (before taxes)
Duration: while supplies last

What you get:
- Rinse-Off Eye Makeup Solvent
- Moisture Surge Extra Thirsty Skin Relief
- 7 Day Scrub Cream Rinse-Off Formula
- Long-Last Lipstick in Bamboo Pink
- Glosswear for Lips in Air Kiss
- High Impact Mascara in Black
- cosmetics bag and matching mini cosmetics bag
- Allure Magazine Subscription offer -get 12 months of Allure for only $6

image: Nordstrom.com

Biotherm Bonus Time at The Bay

Retailer: The Bay
Minimum amount you need to spend: $30 CAD (before taxes)
Duration: November 7-25, 2007


What you get:
- Biocils Make-up Removal Gel, 30 ml
- Nutrisource Nurturing Rich Cream, 20 ml
- Body Resculpt Svelt Tightening and Slimming Body Care, 20 ml
- your choice of either Aquasoure, Age Fitness or Line Peel, 15 ml
- Biotherm compact mirror practical cosmetic bag

image: The Bay e-flyer

Gift Idea: Swarovski Ornament

Brand: Swarovski

Name: Ornament

Approx. Price: $70 USD

Every year Swarovski designs a stunning ornament for the holiday season.

In stores for a very limited time only, each year the Swarovski ornament has elegant, detailed facets that replicate the Swarovski star that sits on top of the iconic Rockefeller Center holiday tree.

Not only is this collectible lovely to look at - it does good deeds as well! Available at Swarovski retails stores worldwide and at www.swarovski.com, Swarovski will donate $250,000 from sales of this ornament to the Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation.

This would make a perfect gift for friends, family members, collectors and people who love to "glam" up their trees! :)

I know S.K.Y. thinks that this year's design is spectacular - and she should know - she has a collection of these ornaments!

image: Marina Maher Communications

Product Review: Life Antibacterial Hand Soap

Reviewer: Cinnamon Kitten

Brand: Life (Shoppers Drug Mart)
Name: Antibacterial Hand Soap
Size: 260 ml
Approx. Price: $2.99 CAD

Scents Tried:
- Aloe Vera & Olive
- Chamomile & Honey

To follow up on S.K.Y.'s review of Life Brand's Hand Sanitizer, I tried Life's Antibacterial Hand Soaps. These products remind me very much of Bath & Body Works, with the pump and foam-style hand cleanser and pretty colours, but the good thing about this is that it's currently available in Canada and the price is nice and low.

This product contains Triclosan, an ingredient "known for its excellent anti-bacterial properties that help protect against germs."

Available in both foaming and liquid variations, the 6 fragrances available are:
- Aloe Vera & Olive - Chamomile & Honey - Coconut & Papaya - Cotton Cherry Blossom - Black Currant - Mandarin Pomelo

To Purr About:
- this product did not dry out my hands, even with frequent daily use
- it kills germs and reduces the spread of germs
- lovely fragrance
- I love the foaming soap
- the bottle and colours are attractive

Claws Out:
- the scent is a tiny bit strong right after you wash your hands, however it fades quite quickly and isn't a huge bother

Final Comments:
Again, as with all anti-bacterial soaps/products, there's no way to know just how effective they are, however, I generally think it's better to be safe than sorry. That being said, I do find that if I use too much of any anti-bacterial product (be it soaps or hand santizers), the cumulative effect is that your hands get dried out pretty quickly.

So I do like this product because it doesn't seem to be as drying as some other ones I've tried and there's no super-strong alcohol scent either. Definitely a keeper! Can't wait to try out the other scents in this line!

Rating (out of 5):





If you have a product that you've tried and would like to write a review, send me an email! Details on how to submit a review can be found in the left-hand sidebar.

image: Shoppers Drug Mart press kit productreviewlife

Product Review: Life Hand Sanitizer

Reviewer: S.K.Y.

Brand: Life (Shoppers Drug Mart)
Name: Hand Sanitizer
Size: 250 ml
Approx. Price: $3.99 CAD

Scent Tried: Cotton Cherry Blossom

Did you ever read that article about how our work cubicles are the even filthier than public bathrooms? After that bit of knowledge I thought to myself – what better place to store a bottle of hand sanitizer than my desk. Not only because I eat at my desk a lot, but also to reduce the spread of germs.

Life says that this product "kills 99.9% of germs in seconds.”

To Purr About:
- this product did NOT dry out my hands as I had expected
- product left hands feeling clean and slightly moisturized
- it kills germs and reduces the spread of germs

Claws Out:
- the scent it a bit overpowering

Final Comments:
Although there is no way for me to know if this product is killing germs or not, I have to say that I am quite impressed with this product – I’ve been using it everyday at work whenever my hands feel for a couple of months now. It doesn’t leave my hands feeling dry or chalky, and instead they feel a little bit moisturized & very clean after each use. The only thing really negative about this product is that this product is REALLY scented. I got used to the scent quickly, but even my office-mates commented that my lotion was very strong smelling.

For interest - I started looking on the internet if it was bad to use hand sanitizer TOO often. I didn’t find an answer to that question, but I did read on various sites that alcohol content greater than 60% is recommended for effective hand sanitization. FYI: Life’s product contains 62% alcohol (& of course parents should supervise kid’s use of this stuff for obvious reasons).

I would pick up this product again in the future, but only if the other 2 scents are less powerful.

Rating (out of 5):




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image: Shoppers Drug Mart press kit productreviewlife

NEW Product: Benefit Justine Case

Brand: Benefit

Name: justine case
Price: $30 USD

I love Benefit. They have the cutest packaging, funkiest names and some solid products to back up their nice wrapping. Now they're offering a great "Just in case" beauty kit for those times when you have to freshen up (you know, like when you run into Brad Pitt on the street)!

Product Notes:
This mini kit contains tiny versions of popular Benefit concealers and enhancers:
- California Kissin, 2.5 g - for a bright smile and minty breath
- Eyecon, 2.5 g - for fading action day or night
- Benetint, 2.5 ml - for rosy lips and cheeks
- Some Kind-a Gorgeous, 2.2 g - for flawless complexion

All packaged up in a tote-size box, this is perfect for emergency touch-ups!

image: benefitcosmetics.com

The Sunday Saver: November 4, 2007

Current Bonus Gift With Purchase Promotions

- Clinique Gift with Purchase at Harrods London (UK) - ends Nov. 10/07
- Clinique Bonus Time at Sears (Canada) - ends Nov. 14/07
- Elizabeth Arden Bonus Time at The Bay (Canada) - ends Nov. 18/07
- Lancome Gift with Purchase at Macys.com (USA) - while supplies last
- Gift with Purchase Online Offer at Nordstrom.com (USA) - while supplies last
- Gift with Purchase Fragrance Offer at Sears (Canada) - while supplies last

Other Gift Promotions

- Free Deluxe Sample of LORAC Mocktail Flavored Lip Gloss when you buy any two LORAC products. While supplies last. from Beauty.com
- Free Lash Laquer in PlumBlack when you buy any DuWop eye product. While supplies last. - from Beauty.com
- Free Goddess Gloss in Succulent Melon when you spend $30 on Kimora Lee Simmons Beauty products . While supplies last. - from Beauty.com

Coupon Codes


E.L.F. Codes (one code valid per order)
- EGASCW - $2 shipping on purchases of $25 or more - expires Nov. 15/07
- CAROLINA - 50% off order up to $15 (total of $7.50 savings) - expires Jan. 1/08
- NEW2ELF - 5% off total order - expires Jan. 1/08
- SHIP45 - free shipping on orders of $45 or more - expires Jan. 1/08


Benefit Codes (one code per order)
- FRESHP65 - free US standard shipping on any $65 purchase
- INTLSHIP - free standard shipping to international destinations with any $100 purchase

Other Promotions

- Body Shop (Canada) - Get any 2 Body Butters and/or Body Scrubs for $30.00 CAD - ends Nov. 18/07