To kick off the new year, Conair has enough to offer my readers a giveaway.

What You’ll Win

Conair Infiniti Pro Steam Waver- For sexy holiday waves with no frizz, try the Infiniti PRO by Conair Steam Waver! This unique tool has a two-stage styling system:  the ionic steam mist moisturizes hair, and ions smooth cuticles and fight frizz for longer-lasting shiny, silky waves. The tourmaline ceramic technology controls kinks with its gentle ceramic plates, creating nothing but glossy winter waves.

Tourmaline Ceramic™ technology reduces frizz, helps eliminate static, and prevents damaging hot spots. The tool has three temperature settings (low, medium, and high), auto-off, a removable water reservoir, a swivel line cord, and takes just 30 seconds to heat up.

The Infiniti PRO by Conair Steam Waver is available nationwide at mass market and drugstore retailers, as well as at www.conair.com, for an average retail price of $68.99.

Conair Topsy Tail- Now you can create six fabulous hairstyles with one tool- a different look for each holiday party! The Conair Topsy Tail is an all-in-one styling tool that creates multiple hairstyles for all hair types. If you can ponytail, you can Topsy Tail! The kit also features the smaller Topsy Tail Jr. which is perfect for smaller sections of hair or just adding that finishing touch for holiday festivities.

The Conair Topsy Tail is available nationwide at mass market and drug store retailers for an average retail price of $4.99.

Conair Impressions Cushion Brush- Make a lasting impression with the newest patterns of the Conair Impressions Cushion Brush! This brush is ideal for everyday brushing of all hair lengths and is designed to gently detangle wet or dry hair. The flexible cushion base allows for stress-free brushing, and the ball-tipped bristles will not snag or pull hair.

The Conair Impressions Cushion Brush is available nationwide at mass market and drug store retailers for an average retail price of $7.99.

You can learn more about these and other products on Conair-store.com

How To Enter To Win

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This giveaway is open to US residents only. A winner will be selected on 1/23/13. Good luck.

Thank you to all those who entered. The winner is Danielle.

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For the Die-Hard Sports Fan Dad: Championship Series Tours from Kensington Tours

Sporty Dads like to be part of the action, so show him a side of sports he’s never seen before with these championship series tours from Kensington Tours.  These once-in-a-lifetime experiences include the unique opportunity to go behind the scenes and get a chance to be up close and personal with the world’s most prestigious sporting events such as the Monaco Grand Prix, the Kentucky Derby, the Golf Masters, Wimbledon, and more! So if your dad is a die-hard sports fan, help him fulfill his bucket list with these extraordinary adventures. These trips feature impossible-to-get tickets, luxury hotels, glamorous soirees, first class seats, VIP access & endless opportunities for indulgence, which all make for the most unique gift that will never be forgotten.

Private-guided trips with all accommodations (excluding flights) starting from $2395 per person; for more information, please visit http://kensingtontours.com/champ-series

For the Adventurous Dad: South African Family Safari Explorer

If your dad loves to travel and is the outdoorsy type, why not treat him to a bonding experience like no other? Fulfill his lifelong Indiana Jones fantasy, by giving him the gift of excitement with an incredible South African Safari from Jacada Travel’s.  This luxury tour is specifically designed for families, so in addition to adventure, what a better gift to give your dad than some quality time with the whole family?

Madikwe, The Kalahari, Cape Town & Whale Coast from $8,227 per person/12 nights; for more information and additional trip ideas for dad please visit www.JacadaTravel.com (all tours can be customized to suit each individual’s needs.)

 For the Chilled Out Dad: 5^th Avenue Egyptian Cotton Men’s Luxury Robe

So you want to spoil your dad with luxury, but don’t quite have a few grand to spare? Spoil your Dad with the gift of comfort and relaxation with this luxurious 5^th Avenue Robe from Luxor Linens, which can be customized with his initials for that extra touch of luxury.  Whatever his hobby or job is, your Dad deserves a little R&R at home, and what better way to treat him than with an incredibly soft robe that actually gets softer with each wash!

$112.00, available at http://www.luxorlinens.com

For the Stylish Dad: Bone Cufflinks in Gold, Sterling Silver and Black Diamonds

Whether he’s the strong, stylist, or dapper type, these Bone Cufflinks from Hanson by Kristin Hanson are made for a man of distinction. Though seemingly not every father likes to accessorize, there will always be an opportunity for dad to break out of his sweats, and dress up his suit with these unique and beautiful cufflinks. These Bone Cufflinks feature both sterling silver and gold, making them ideal for anyone who likes to mix and match metals!

Price upon request. Available at http://www.kristinhanson.us/men/cufflink.html

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                           Candle $38.00 11.oz, Signature Body Soap $15.00 per bar. Available at http://www.katburki.com.

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A friend of mine gave me ‘Fifty Shades Of Grey’ by E L James for my birthday and I’ve turned into a raging addict. I started reading at nine and kept going until two thirty in the morning and then I woke up at five to finish it. While I was reading I lost track of everything else. My daughter was allowed to watch all the tv she wanted and my husband was fed leftovers. The phone went unanswered and my beloved blog was not updated as it should have been. On the other hand, I felt excited, energized, ready to get creative and desperate to start the second book in the series.

I’ve recommended ‘Fifty Shades Of Grey’ to all of my friends and they’ve all recommended it to their friends. Books have been passed around, kindles shared and book club meetings set up. Women are bonding over this book, getting closer to their husbands and getting ideas on ways to spice things up.

I’ve never written a book review before, but I’ve had a few people tell me that I should review this one. The problem is I’m not really sure where to start. After all, saying I love it, I love it, I love it isn’t exactly a review. Therefore, I’ve decided that instead of reviewing it in the traditional manner, I would bring up a few points in the book that stood out to me and stayed with me long after I’ve finished reading it.

How would you describe the two main characters?

Anastasia is a smart, sweet girl who is willing to go to above and beyond for the man she loves. She questions everything and has a personality that will draw you in.

Christian is a guy who has a past and because of it he has a need to control pretty much everything in his life. He’s successful, generous, and loveable and although he appears to be overly confident, he’s really very scared.

Why were the characters so interested in each other?

For Anastasia, it was a physical attraction immediately followed by mystery. When interviewing Christian, she couldn’t help but be intimidated by him and wonder what he was holding back. Later on she found him to still be intimidating, but playful and luring as well.

For Christian, it also started with attraction, but then he found himself drawn to her smart mouth and innocence.  He was used to always getting what he wanted and Anastasia was the first girl he’d ever gotten into a relationship with who didn’t allow him to control her fully and wanted more than he was willing to offer before they got together.

What is it about ‘Fifty Shades Of Grey’ that has women entranced?

It reminds you of what it’s like to feel excited and totally turned on by your significant other. Not just sexually, but emotionally and mentally as well. Christian constantly tells Anastasia how beautiful she is and how in awe he is of her. Anastasia constantly tells him how proud she is of him and how loveable he is. After being married for a while, many couples forget why they fell in love in the first place. They forget what it’s like to be crazy excited about seeing each other and having nothing but praise for each other. They also forget to change it up a little in the bedroom so things end up getting stale. ‘Fifty shades Of Grey’ reminds women what love feels like when it’s new.

If you take the sex out of the book, would there be anything of interest left?

Of course! It’s a love story where two people get to know each other, learn about themselves and grow. The sex is just icing on the cake.

Do women actually want to try anything in the book?

I found that most women aren’t comfortable enough with their own bodies to try some of the things mentioned in the book. However, 9 out of 10 are willing to at least try the silver balls and getting tied up.

People have compared ‘Fifty Shades Of Grey’ to Twilight  and Nine And A Half Weeks? Do you see a resemblance?

Ok so Christian is a good looking blond guy but that’s pretty much it. He’s very intense and definitely more into kinky fuckery that Edward from Twilight (come to think of it, Edward was a 100 year old virgin).  As far as the food scene from Nine And A Half Weeks goes, let’s face it, they weren’t the first ones to use food to get the party started and they won’t be the last.

Note: Kinky fuckery is what the author calls all of the enticing sex in the book. The red room, the whips, the silver balls, the handcuffs….. they’re all rolled into one delicious book.

Do you really think that the sort of relationship developed in the book can be found in the real world?

Every relationship starts with you getting to know someone better and maybe you’ll fall for them and they’ll fall for you. In this case Anastasia has met a guy who’s totally screwed up, but she gets to know him for who he is and that’s who she falls for. There are other issues that she has to deal with as well, some brought on by society and some based on who she is as a person, and this is something that we all go through in our relationships.

As for the sex part, maybe that is exaggerated because how many men out there can go on the way Christian does? That’s not a bad thing though. I have friends who say that they’ve never been more excited to get to bed than after they’ve read Fifty.

Is there anything about the book that you didn’t like?

The end. I almost had a nervous breakdown because of the way the first book ended but I had the second book ready to go so I was saved.

The Book Summary- Spoiler Alert

‘Fifty Shades Of Grey’ is about an innocent but intelligent college student by the name of Anastasia Steel who was drafted by her friend to interview a young business tycoon by the name of Christian Grey. During the interview, Anastasia finds Christian to be controlling, intimidating and incredibly gorgeous. Although she’s drawn to him, she feels that he’s out of her league and so she tries to forget about him. As fate would have it, shortly after their initial meeting Christian wound up in the hardware store where she worked and they decide to meet again to take pictures to accompany the interview she did of him. Although Christian was interested in Anastasia he wouldn’t get into a relationship with her until she signed a contract. As it turns out, Christian has a lot of dark secrets that keep him up at night as well as a taste for S&M. The book goes on to describe how the two main characters get together and how their intensely erotic romance evolves.

I have a waiting list of people who want to borrow the book from me and I have to admit that it’s going nicely. My friends can’t wait to finish the series and like me feel a little down when they complete the third one. Hopefully, James will release a series from Christian’s point of view soon. Until then, start reading Fifty so that you can learn what the hype is all about and fall in love with it as well.

1.       The Kohinoor Diamond- Priceless

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The Kohinoor diamond is a staggering 105 carats making it the largest in the world. The name Kohinoor means Mountain of Light and is known to be the Madnayak or the king of jewels. The rock was first discovered in India, fought over by many rulers and is now in the possession of the British crown and is on display where tourists are allowed to view it.

2.       The Sancy Diamond- Priceless

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The Sancy diamond weighs in at 55.23 carats and is light yellow in color. Another brilliant rock originating from India, the Sancy was named after Nicholas Harlai, Seignor de Sancy who was the French Ambassador for Turkey.  Although it was passed from king to king for many years, today it can be found at the Louvre.

3.       The Cullinan Diamond- $400,000,000

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Although it’s a rough quality stone, the Cullinan, also known as also known as the Great Star of Africa, is the most expensive diamond in the world weighing in at 3,106.75 carats. The stone was first found in a mine owned by Sir Thomas Cullinan, but today it is mounted on the Sceptre with the cross which is a sceptre belonging to the British crown jewels.

4.       The Hope Diamond- $350,000,000

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The Hope Diamond is 45.52 carats and is another stone originating from India and worn by English kings. Besides the beautiful quality of the stone, its unique blue color also attributes the price. You can view this infamous rock at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.

5. The DeBeers Centenary Diamond- $100,000,000

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The DeBeers Centenary Diamond is both colorless and flawless. Using an X-ray imaging system this stone was first introduced in the rough for the Centennial Celebration of De Beers. No one knows for sure who is the owner of this stone, but rumor has it that an 18 year old entrepreneur owns it.

This post was submitted by the DuMouchelle Diamond Exchange and the  DuMouchelle Silver & Gold Exchange

For all of you True Blood fanatics out there who noticed how amazing Anna Pacquin’s figure looked last season the first part of this giveaway is for you. You can win your very own Bar Method video and if you stick to it can look like Sookie in no time. Ok so it will take time bit think of the results. The second part of this giveaway is a pair of gorgeous bangles from Bombay Fashions.

About The Bar Method www.thebarmethod.com

The Bar Method is full-body exercise program created by Burr Leonard. The workout utilizes a ballet bar fitness technique and draws from the principles of isometrics, dance conditioning, interval training, and physical therapy. The result is a noticeable “Bar Method” sculpted body featuring:

•Firm, elongated muscles

•Reduced body fat

• High muscle definition in the chest

•Improved posture

•Long, narrow thighs

•A lifted seat and defined hamstrings

•Strong, flat abdominals

•Increased stamina and energy

•Extended youthfulness

*Also available, Beginner’s Workout DVD and Dancer’s Body Advanced Workout DVD.

Beginner’s Workout DVD: Joey Decker, dancer, choreographer and owner of the Burbank, California Bar Method studio, guides beginning students through the Bar Method’s basic body-sculpting exercises such as “standing seat-work” and “kickstand curl” in this 37 minutes long, full-body workout. Joey’s humor and precise instructions helps beginners and more advanced students to brush up on their form and get a great workout at the same time. Joey’s fellow performers are Jennifer Keyes and Joyce Miraflor, teachers at Joey’s studio, Tiffany Baldwin, a Los Angeles master teacher, and Whitney Bania, co-owner of the Newport Beach, California Bar Method studio. Celebrity Fans Include: Drew Barrymore, Julia Louis Dreyfuss, Kelly Osborne, Denise Richards, Anna Pacquin.

About BombayFashions.com www.bombayfashions.com

BombayFashions.com is the largest online retailer for fashion jewelry and accessories headquartered in Michigan. It is a one-stop online shopping boutique that caters to the fashion needs of women. Since its inception Indian-inspired jewelry has been the backbone of the company and is the first original jeweler from Bombay. Today, BombayFashions.com offers the largest fashion jewelry collection available online. Recently, the company introduced the Bella Collection featuring a large selection of cuffs, bracelets, bangles, earrings, necklaces, scarves, skirts, tunics, handbags and more. BombayFashions.com offers on-trend fashion forward accessories and boasts one-of-a-kind pieces at prices that everyone can afford. The winner of this prize will win bangles similar to the ones featured above.

One winner will get both prizes. For a chance to win all you have to do is submit your email to the email subscriptions before Friday. Good luck! — Yhis contest is over but the winner is Rebecca Ahdoot.