Think Smart DDSmart! (Virtual Card Giveaway!)

I remember driving into Manhattan at 2AM every weekday morning for my traffic gig.  I would stop by the Dunkin' Donuts around the corner from the station to get some coffee.  At the time, there wasn't any nutritional information included on the menu.  So, I really didn't know how many calories was in my cup-a-joe.  To be honest, I really didn't care.  All I wanted was to have enough energy to make it through the newscasts.

But since becoming a mom, I've been struggling to lose the last five to ten pounds of baby weight.  So, it helps to know what I'm buying.  I recently learned about the DDSmart menu at Dunkin' Donuts.  It makes eating smart on the go so much easier.  After looking over the menu, I realized that the medium cup of coffee with skim milk and splenda that I'd buy was only 30 calories!  But truth be told, I haven't always made healthy choices when eating out.  It's good to know that restaurants like this are now helping customers make healthier choices.  

Many items on the DDSmart menu are under 300 calories.  There's also freshly-brewed unsweetened teas with zero calories and other healthy selections.

In honor of DDSmart, Dunkin' Donuts is offering fans a chance to receive a $10 mGift.  You can enter once a day for a shot to be one of three daily winners through October 21st.  You can head over to the Dunkin' Donuts Facebook Fan Page to learn more, and sign up.

I'll also be giving away two $50 mgifts.  These virtual gift cards will allow you to make purchases in a snap.  All you'd have to do is download the Dunkin' Donuts app to your smartphone.  Upon purchasing, the sales clerk will  scan your smartphone, and deduct the cost from your virtual card.  Pretty cool, huh?!  I've enjoyed using my mGift.  They also make pretty great gifts too!  All the details on how to enter can be found below.  Good luck!

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The mGift is accepted at participating restaurants throughout the U.S.  Dunkin’ Donuts is the first national coffee retailer to enable people to send virtual gift cards three ways – text, email, and Facebook Connect.  This is a sponsored post.  All opinions are my own.

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Carol's Daughter Review & Giveaway

Finding the right products for my newly natural mane hasn't been easy.  I was recently introduced to Carol's Daughter Hair Milk line.  Check out my review!  Don't forget to enter my giveaway!  All the info can be found below!



More info on the products featured in this review:
$54 For the set
Hair Milk Co-Wash Cleansing Conditioner, 8.5 fl oz
Hair Milk Lite Leave-In Moisturizer, 8.0 fl oz
Hair Milk Pudding Style. Define. Hold., 6.0 oz

Cleanse and detangle with the Hair Milk Co-Wash Cleansing Conditioner.
Moisturize to tame frizz, soften curls and add shine with Hair Milk Lite Leave-In Moisturizer.
Style without a crunch or residue, but still have definition and frizz control that lasts with the Hair Milk Pudding Style. Define. Hold.

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OlloClip 3-In-One Photo Lens iPhone Giveaway

I'm obsessed with taking pics of Princess.  If there was contest for the most baby pics, she'd have a good chance of winning!  Since getting my DSLR, I've been getting familiar with taking some pretty cool candids.

But there are times when all I have is my smart phone to capture special moments.  If you follow Princess's blog, you probably notice photos along with captions.  Most days I'll snap a pic and upload to instagram, describing the meaning behind each snap shot (in her words).  Photos offer priceless memories we'll have forever.  I love figuring out ways to enhance pictures too.  Whether it's adding more light or changing the color, it's so much fun experimenting.

I was recently introduced to the olloclip, a three in one lens for your iPhone 4S/4 that fits in your pocket.  It also works with all your favorite apps.  You can find video and picture galleries of the accessory here.

It retails for 70 bucks.  But, I'll be giving one away for free!  Let me know if you want in.  All the details can be found below.   You gotta be in it to win it!

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Trident Makes Me Hungry Like a Wolf

I had the funniest conversation with my hubby the other day. I happened to be scouring YouTube recently, and stumbled across the Steve Aoki and Duran Duran "Hungry Like a Wolf" callobaration. He said, "This song reminds me of you."
"Huh?" I asked.

Take a listen:


I totally had no idea what he was talking about until I saw this in the video:

For those of you who don't know, I am a chronic gum chewer, and Trident is usually my brand of choice.  So, I guess you can say the song suits me well because "I'm hungry like a wolf" for Trident.  It's sounds a bit corney, but it's true.  I usually go through a pack a day.  I know, I know.  I'm an adict, I'll admit it.  With that said, Trident gum has teamed up with Aoki and Duran Duran as part of its first global campaign, "See What Unfolds." Their mission is to engage with fans over "the serious business of fun."  You can get the low down about their plan here.  

The callabo gives the song a whole new sound and flavor.  The 80s blend with techno is pure genious.  It got me thinking of artists who I would love to see pair up.  I'm always down for mixing old school with new school too.  Here's my top 5 collaborations I'd like to see happen:

1.  Jay-Z & Big Daddy Kane (Hov recently invited Kane to perform some of his old school classics at the Barlays Center.  It would be great if the two got together and put out some original music).
2.  Lauryn Hill & Alicia Keys (I miss Lauryn Hill!!  Keys is known for having old school artists join her on stage.  This is one performance I would LOVE to see).
3.  Nas & Lauryn Hill (Ever since their hit, "If I Ruled the World," I've been dying for them to put out another single together).
4.  Alicia Keys & Beyonce (They teamed up before.  But we need a do-over because that song they did was wack).
5. Big Daddy Kane, Rakim, KRS-One, LL Cool J, Run DMC, Busta Rhymes, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, Nas, Queen Latifa, Mc Lytem Lauryn Hill (Putting all my favs on one song/album has always been a life long dream of mine).

Now your turn!  Which artists would you like to see share the stage?  Let me know in the comments below.  Also, I'll be giving away a year's supply of Trident gum.  If you want in, be sure to fill out the Rafflecopter!
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Designer Clothes for Less (Giveaway)

I don't ever go all out to buy designer clothes, especially for Princess.  Why break the bank to have her out grow a Christian Dior dress in a few months?  Not to mention, I don't own Dior, Fendi, Prada - Nada.  Well, that's exactly how I felt before stumbling across Borrow Baby Couture.

It's a site where you can borrow designer clothes for your little one at bargain prices.  We recently had a couple of events to go to.  Rather than buy completely new outfits she'd probably only wear a couple of times, borrowing some cute threads was a great alternative.  Heck, I remember sneaking to a friends house and switching clothes back in junior high.  It gave off the appearance that we had a bigger wardrobe, which surely wasn't the case.  I guess you can say I'm kinda doing the same for Princess.

Here's how I got some cute rentals.  Plus, find out how you can score a free borrowed outfit for your little munchkin below.  Remember, you gotta be in it to win it!

Fendi Contrast Panel Shift Dress www.borrowbabycouture.com

Navy pleaded dress and cardigan www.borrowbabycouture.com

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