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'Giftaway' returns with all sorts of nifty presents: Register online, and you might win one of these cool items to keep or give
Nov 29, 2009 (The Arizona Daily Star - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) --
Welcome, readers, to the second annual Holiday Giftaway.
For those of you unfamiliar with this contest, all you have to do is register online for a chance to win cool stuff. Prizes range from Dyson vacuums to makeup sets to a year's worth of free beverages from Bruegger's. There's something for everyone. In fact, we have $5,000 worth of prizes to give out.
Win it and give it. Or, keep it for yourself. Up to you.
To enter, go to tucson.com/contests by noon Tuesday. Winners will be selected at random. After prize winners are notified this week, the goodies will be available for pickup at the Arizona Daily Star office, 4850 S. Park Ave. You've got until Dec. 11 to claim the bounty.
Here's what's up for grabs:
Beauty, Bath and Body
--Enjoy a sudsy treat with a set of three bath ice-cream fizzies and pumice stone. The fizzies come in lip-licking scents like mint mojito and tropical guava. The bath ice-cream soaks ($8.50) and pumice stones ($8.80) are available at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort's Lakeside Spa retail shop, 529-7830, on the resort grounds, 7000 N. Resort Drive.
--Yves Rocher's new Tendre Jasmin fragrance line features the sumptuous, exotic scent of jasmine. We have 50-mL eau de parfum spray ($58); 200-mL bottle of bath and shower gel ($20); and 200-mL bottle perfumed body lotion ($27). Buy online at www.YvesRocherUSA.com or call 1-800-321-3434.
--Crystalift is an at-home vacuum microderm abrasion device ($249). It sloughs off dead skin to reveal healthy skin underneath. It's available at www.crystalift.com.
--Eco-conscious actress Alicia Silverstone has teamed up with EcoTools to put together a holiday collection of eco-conscious makeup tools, including brushes and cute makeup bags made of hemp and decorated with a sweet floral design ($9-$20). We've got a set of stuff ($60). You can find the items at Walgreens and Target or go to www.eco-tools.com.
--Makeup lovers, behold the Glominerals GloLuxe beauty collection. The $75 kit includes lots of must-have products and brushes for lips, checks and eyes in a travel-friendly bag. Available at Gloskincare.com.
--Every woman enjoys a "great escape." You know -- uninterrupted time for a steamy, soaking bath. Afterward, you smooth your skin with something like Estee Lauder's new Sensuous Velvet Body Creme ($49.50). Or maybe some Sensous Body Oil Spray ($42). We also have Estee Lauder's Pure White Linen Coral perfume ($39.50 each). Find it at department store Estee Lauder counters or www.esteelauder.com
--They say great things come in small packages -- which is Estee Lauder's way of telling you that this little bottle of Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex serum ($47.50) will help your skin fight the effects of UV light and air pollutants and look its best. Use it nightly and follow with a moisturizer for your skin type, the company advises. Find it at department store Estee Lauder counters or www.esteelauder.com
--Kiehl's, which just opened inside Dillard's at Tucson Mall and Park Place, offers a gift set filled with eight travel sizes of some of the company's most beloved products ($45). Find it at Dillard's.
--Men and leather just seem to go together. Axe, makers of men's toiletries, has combined the allure of leather with the spiciness of pink and black pepper and pepperwood in these toiletries: Axe Instinct's Deodorant Bodyspray, Antiperspirant stick, Deodorant stick and Shower Gel retailing for $20 at most food, drug and mass retail outlets. The set comes in a leather-covered keepsake box.
--The Borba Clarifying Discovery System Complexion Perfecting Treatment uses pomegranate antioxidants and cotton fiber to encourage clearer and fresher looking skin by helping you slough away dead skin cells ($40). Available at www.borba.com
--Tan-looking skin is popular even in winter, and Mystic Tan provides a UV-free way to give your skin a natural-looking sunless tan. The kit contains three products -- Sunless Conditioning Complex to hydrate your skin, Tanning Spray to help create even color while hydrating, and moisturizer to help the color last longer ($90). Available at Barneys.com (Barneys New York), Sephora.com and HSN.com.
--One With Nature aims to produce toiletries that are in harmony with nature and to help preserve the Dead Sea. The company makes soaps, body and hand washes and lotions. See more details at www.onewithnature.com. We've got gift sets featuring Dead Sea Salt and Dead Sea Mud soaps (that retail for $5 each) as well Shea Butter, Dead Sea Mud and Dead Sea Salt soaps ($13).
--Bliss' "I Love Youth" ($99) features three of its popular age-fighting products, Youth As We Know It concentrate, moisture and eye creams. Bliss Spa products are available at Sephora, Bluemercury Spa in La Encantada and Blissworld.com
--Bliss' Spa-La-La-La-'Aaaah' pairs the citrus-y lemon and sage soap suds body wash with lotion ($25). Bliss Spa products are available at Sephora, Bluemercury Spa in La Encantada and blissworld.com
--Ms. Pedicure makes it easy to do your own pedi at home with a pumice stone ($2), heel cream ($4), a callus reducer ($5), 2-in-1 foot brush and pumice stone ($3) and foot "spahh" kit ($13). Visit www.mspedicure.com for more info.
--You've got stocking stuffers for all the girlfriends with three Handy Dandy Mani kits ($10 each) and Call Your Buff buffer sticks ($3 each). Visit www.mspedicure.com for more info.
Fun and games
--Kohl's is known for its fun series of $5 kids books and matching stuffed animals. Get a gift pack with a "Christmas in the Country" CD, set of four, hardback Laura Numeroff "If You Give ..." books and a cuddly mouse toy, worth $30.
--Hexbug Nanos (pictured) are micro-robotic critters that skitter around on 12 little legs. Each bug has a serial number and point value system that owners can use to register online and play games. Get a set of four Hexbug Nanos, which sell for $8 each. Look for them at Toys "R" Us and RadioShack as well as at www.hexbug.com.
--Men's Casio Waveceptor watch ($99.95) has several cool features, including atomic timekeeping and solar power. Buy at my.casio.com, Amazon.com and Sears.
--Timex women's dress watch ($65), with its two-tone metal band and rectangular face, adds a polished look to any outfit. Look for the watches at Kohl's and see Timexstyle.com for fashion tips and to see other styles.
--SlotRadio player by SanDisk comes pre-loaded with 1,000 songs from Billboard chart-topping artists organized into various playlists, so no need for downloading or a computer. You can also get genre-specific cards. The player comes with an FM Tuner, screen for viewing artist and song title, clip for hands-free listening and 13 hours of battery life (between charges). It costs $80 (includes player and 1,000 song mix card). Additional cards start at $40. Buy at www.slotRadio.com and Best Buy and RadioShack stores.
--Celebrate the 20th anniversary of "The Simpsons" with The Simpsons Scene It? The DVD Game ($30). It includes clips from the show and trivia questions. Ice Age: The DVD Game ($20) pairs a game board with a game DVD. Solve on-screen puzzles and play video mini-games.
--Get your fill of "Halo Wars" with a Mega Bloks ($30) collector's set and a "Halo Wars"-themed Risk board game ($40).
--Home remodeling should be so fun. Our House: Party! lets you tackle bathroom remodels and garden renovation on the Wii ($30) and Nintendo DS ($20).
--Discovery Expedition's Time & Temp Projection Radio Clock ($39) offers all the usual alarm clock stuff with additional features like a a three-channel remote sensor that wirelessly beams the time and temperature onto a wall along with soothing nature sounds. Look for it at JC Penney and Kohl's.
--Tales 4 Tomorrow features endangered species (like rhinos and tigers) in snuggable, plush form. Each animal comes with a special code that can be uploaded, so kids watch videos and learn facts about the environment. Each animal sells for $20 at store.tales4tomorrow.com. Win a trio of animals, a turtle, tiger and rhino.
--Roboni-i ($250) is a fully programmable robot that connects to your PC. It combines interactive gameplay and real-world robotics for a robot with its own personality and that can interact with the environment. It's available online at www.robonica.com and ToysRUs.com, as well as other online retailers.
--Let's Go Thomas ($50) is an interactive, battery-operated toy that talks, sings and even chugs along on its own. Perfect for ages 18 mos. and up.
--Mattel Avatar Action Figures from James Cameron's new movie come with a twist -- each has a 3-D web tag that reveals special content for each item. Prices range from $9 to $27. We've got a set of four figurines.
Entertainment
--Netflix subscriptions can keep the troops happy during the long holiday break. We have subscriptions, each valued at $51 (three DVDs at a time for three months). Sign up for the DVD-rental service at www.netflix.com
--Get a head start on that New Year's resolution to be more organized with a Brother P-Touch PT-90 labeler ($30). The handheld labeler includes an easy-to-use Deco Mode application that prints extra-stylish labels. Buy it at Target, Home Depot and OfficeMax. For more info, go to www.brother.com.
--Just in time for the upcoming holiday weekends when family and frends gather, the board game "Loaded Questions" ($25) has been updated with new questions. Example: If you could rename your parents, what names would you choose? Each person writes out an answer, and everyone tries to guess who said what. Look for it at Target, Barnes & Noble, Borders and Toys R Us, among others.
--Hard to believe but the Powerpuff Girls are celebrating a 10-year anniversary. We've got a complete collector's DVD set ($60) that contains all 78 adventures from the series, which debuted on Cartoon Network in 1998.
--Wii's DanceDanceRevolution Disney Grooves uses the beloved characters and classic Disney songs ($70) in this version of the popular dancing video game. Look for it online and at game stores.
--"Weeds" has scored tons o' Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. Catch up with Season 4 -- this DVD set features episodes along with bonuses like featurettes and audio commentary on select episodes ($40). Season 4 is also available on Blu-Ray.
--If you're not a cable subscriber, catch up with what you're missing -- "Mad Men: Season 2" is available on DVD and Blu-Ray. We've got a four-disc set ($50).
--"Total Drama Island" shakes up the reality-show genre by animating it. The Cartoon Network series is available on DVD ($35), and follows 22 teens as they spend a chaotic, drama-filled summer "roughing it" at Camp Wawanakwa -- the oldest, moldiest, bug-infested summer camp in Northern Ontario.
--Sit back on the couch with "The Venture Bros.: Season 3" ($30 DVD). Fans can follow the adult-oriented cable network Adult Swim series. This two-disc box set (on both platforms) features all 13 uncensored episodes with bonus features that include deleted scenes and commentary. The Blu-Ray version also features a CD that contains the full musical score from the television series' third season. This one comes with a parental advisory.
--"Adult Swim In A Box" ($70) contains fan favorites (like "Aqua Teen Hunger Force Volume 2" and "Space Ghost Coast to Coast Volume 3") along with never-before-released pilots including "Cheyenne Cinnamon."
--Vinyl lovers can enjoy those old records on the Crosley CR249 Keepsake Turntable or on a CD, created by connecting the turntable to a computer USB port. The turntable retails for about $150 at RadioShack.
House and Home and Other Cool Stuff
--Bruegger's Bottomless Mug Club ($129) scores you a year's worth of free limitless refills of coffee, tea or soda. You can buy mug membership until Dec. 31 at Bruegger's.
--J. Crew's silk/cashmere wrap ($75) is amazingly soft. You can find J. Crew clothing and accessories locally at the store in La Encantada or online at www.jcrew.com.
--This Yak Pak "Stella" bag ($25) is not only roomy, the nylon exterior is stylish and easy to clean. You can find Yak Pak bags at Journeys, which has locations in Tucson Mall and Park Place, and www.yakpak.com.
--2010 Workman Publishing calendars, including piglets in assorted stages of cuteness and one that comes with its own basketball hoop and blow-up ball, allow you to keep track of the busy year ahead ($12-$15 each). Look online at www.workman.com.
--Chefs along with people in the health-care and spa industry have long enjoyed the comfort of anti-fatigue mats. Now the rest of us regular joes can use 'em, too. WellnessMats are heat-, puncture-, microbial- and stain-resistant. They are engineered with a beveled edge that prevents tripping and a special bottom that prevents slipping. We have a 3-foot-by-2-foot burgundy-colored mat to give away ($120). Order WellnessMats in several sizes at www.wellnessmats.com.
--The Dyson DC31 Animal handheld vacuum ($270) kinda looks like a cool kids' toy, but it's not for messing around. With a motorized brush bar, it's designed for homes with pets. It also has dual power mode that gives longer run-time for large jobs or extra suction for stubborn dirt. Go to Dyson.com to order or for more info.
--With its sleek, futuristic looks, the Dyson DC25 Blueprint ($529) looks like it'd be more at home in a museum. But, the limited-edition vacuum has a laundry list of features, including a Flat Out head designed for cleaning beneath low furniture and appliances. Go to Dyson.com to order or for more info.
--If you've got enough sand in the carpet to make your own beach or enough food beneath the dining table to open a restaurant (that would immediately be shut down by health inspectors for serving floor food), then a Hoover WindTunnel Rewind Bagless Upright from the T-Series line ($130)could be what you need. At just 16.5 pounds, the vacuum has an automatic rewind cord and easy-to-reach fingertip controls. Look for it at Walmart, Target and Best Buy. More details are at www.hoover.com and www.facebook.com/hoover.
--Dirt Devil's Gator 15.6V cordless hand vac with brushroll ($50) has a flip-open dirt cup for easy emptying to make quick work of those messes. Look for it at www.dirtdevil.com.
--Circulon's 18-inch-by-12-inch Outdoor BBQ Pan $70 eliminates the problem of greasy flare-ups. The hard-anodized nonstick pan features a unique combination of solid and vented ribs that form a peak at the center. This patented design channels grease from the center toward the edge of the pan, away from the food and the grill's burners. Buy online at www.circulon.com
Personalized
--For that person who has absolutely everything, why not order a YourCover personalized magazine cover? Choose from more than 20 pre-designed templates, for birthdays, holidays and other special events. Personalize it as much as you like. See the entire line at www.yourcover.com, which is giving away a cover in a wooden frame ($45).
--Anyone who's dreamed of publishing a book can get the chance with Blurb. Design a coffee-table book with your own words and photos, and then you --or your friends and family -- can purchase copies. Books start at $13 at www.blurb.com. The company is awarding a code worth $40.
--PayPal and MicroPlace (a social business owned by eBay) have teamed up to provide an unusual gift designed to help the world's working poor. Shoppers who purchase a gift certificate on MicroPlace.com will get a free $20 gift certificate to give to someone else on their list. These gift certificates provide capital to organizations that provide financial services to poor people around the world. This gift could help someone get access to a loan to start a business, generate income and work their way out of poverty.
--Turn your photo into a piece of personalized, custom art. CanvasPop (www.canvaspop.com or 1-866-619-9574) allows you to create custom photo canvases in a variety of sizes. Win an 18-inch-by-24-inch custom photo canvas print valued at $99.
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