Know the facts

Recently I have seen a lot of talk about conducting business on facebook including discussion about promotion guideline changes. It is great to see so many coming together to brainstorm for viable options and clarify the facts. What is not great is the misinformation and blatant misdirection.

Everyone is always trying to come up with the best ways to promote and conduct business within social networks (not just Facebook). This can be tricky as there are rules and guidelines that must be followed as written. Not as they are interpreted. DO NOT rely on what others tell you and be sure you are reading the TOS of any site you are using to be clear of what is allowed using their site. Reading the TOS can be long and sometimes confusing but read it for yourself. Just because someone else tells you it is ok does not make it ok. Ultimately you are responsible regardless if everyone else is doing it. Ignoring facts do not make them go away.

I have seen a few deliberately ignore the information offered and choosing to continue knowing they are in violation. There are a few who have told their fans to just change their giveaways to product testers and it will exclude them from the rules. A promotion is a promotion no matter what name you give it. If it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck, you can call it a cow but it doesn't make it less of a duck.

You can follow the rules or not follow the rules regardless of the situation or place. Even if someone else is not caught it does not mean you won't be caught. Are you willing to lose everything you have gained over a mistake you chose not to investigate the facts about prior?

Olivia Vidal
© 2009-2011

And the winner is.....

The winner of our tea giveaway from Teaporia is.....

LunaWolf!

Congratulations! You will be receiving a wonderful summer tea sampler from Teaporia. I will be contacting you for shipping information.

And as a thank you to the others for sharing how they unwind after a long day, I will be sending you a wonderful tea sample to enjoy the next time you need to unwind. I will also be contacting you for shipping information.

Thank you all to those who participated.

If you missed out on our free tea giveaway, you can still enjoy some great tea. Just visit Teaporia
and see the great assortment of delicious teas, tasty scone mixes, beautiful teapots, and more.

Olivia Vidal
© 2009
http://sochicbagboutique.com

Tea Time

As busy WAHMs we sometimes forget to take care of ourselves from time to time. One way I like to take a time out is to make a nice cup of tea. My favorite is Wild Strawberry from Teaporia. In the summer I take a chilled cup and sip on the front porch and take in the evening stars and air. Its a wonderful time to just take a deep breath and enjoy the quiet time to myself.

How do you like to unwind and take time for yourself?

Tell us about it and you can win a free assortment of teas from Teaporia. We will select 1 person at random using random.org on Friday May 15th.

For your chance to win, just leave a comment and tell me what you do to unwind and take time for yourself. Be sure to leave a valid email address (if I am unable to contact the winner, another name will be chosen)

Tweet or Blog about this giveaway and you will receive an extra entry. You must leave a link to verify to receive your extra entry.

Deadline is Thursday, May 14. Winners will be chosen at random using random.org on May 15th.

If you would like more information about the product we are giving away, visit Teaporia at http://www.teaporia.com/consultants/jrox.php?uid=girlzstylin.

Olivia Vidal
© 2009
http://sochicbagboutique.com/

Romano's Macaroni Grill "What's for Dinner" Gift Basket

Jersey Bites is giving away a "What's for Dinner" gift basket this week. As busy WAHMs we can all appreciate a great meal, easy to make, affordable, delicious, and our family will love. This giveaway is just what you need!

Visit Jersey Bites to learn more about Macaroni Grill's line of dinner kits and receive your chance to win one for free!

http://www.jerseybites.com

FREE Handbag Caddy

Hurry on over to So Chic Bag Boutique and join in on March Madness. Specials are popping up all over the place.

This week receive a FREE Heart Handbag Caddy in gold or silver with your purchase of $30* or more. ($8 value)

Keep your handbag safe from thieves, germs, and save space. Easily folds and stores in your handbag pockets. Works almost anywhere.

These won't last forever so get yours now. Giveaway ends Sunday March 15 or while supplies last.

Get yours today! Only at So Chic Bag Boutique

http://sochicbagboutique.com

Pampering Goddess Within Give-away

Are you ready to pamper your goddess within? Luna Wolfs Mystical Essence has created a set just for you. This beautiful set goddess set.

You will receive:

4oz Lotion - Our Mystical Lotion is created using a soy base will soften and rejuvenate your skin.
Colored & Scented Bath Salts - We start with sea salt, color enough just to tint your bath water and not your skin for a relaxing, luxurious bath.
Celtic Knot Soap (Personal Size) - a wonderful handcrafted personal soap.
2 Soy Votive Candles - Our votive candles are hand poured using 100% soy wax to scent your entire room.

This entire set is divinely scented in Goddess. This set will surely tantalize and bring out the goddess in every woman.

Visit Luna Wolfs and order yours today for only $20.
http://www.lunawolfsmysticalessence.com/store/affiliate.asp?aff=28

You can also enter to win this fabulous set for FREE!

Just visit Luna Wolfs Mystical Essence Blog at:
http://lunawolfs.blogspot.com/2009/02/pampering-goddess-within-give-away.html