I have a new review and giveaway for you, and I am thrilled to tell you about it!

If you haven't heard of Pura Vida bracelets, here's why you're going to love them as much as I do:

♦ Pura Vida (which means pure life) bracelets are colorful, fun, and there is definitely something for everyone. Pura Vida has also added "charm" bracelets with everything from inifinity symbols, crosses, feathers, and more.


♦ Creating these bracelets provides full-time employment for local artisans in Costa Rica, so you can feel good about your purchase.

♦ You can support causes you care about for as little as $5 when you purchase a Pura Vida bracelet--everything from autism, breast cancer, Hurricane Sandy relief, Boston bombing relief, and so many more.

♦ Pura Vida is also a member of One Percent for the Planet and donates a portion of its proceeds to the Surfrider Foundation, a grassroots foundation dedicated to cleaning up beaches and oceans around the world.

♦ You can use MomsWhoSave's exclusive coupon code to take 15% off any Pura Vida purchase. Just enter MOMSWHOSAVE at checkout.

♦ And, you can register to win the Pura Vida cross bracelet pictured (one of my favorites) using the easy Rafflecopter form below.


Be sure that for the first entry that asks for a a comment, you leave one below, or your entry will not count. (Comments are entered below the "subscribe" box at the bottom of this post.)
 

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Tell me if this sounds familiar. Earlier this month, my family and I went to a restaurant for dinner. It was warm and sunny outside (not hot, just pleasant), so I had on capris and a short-sleeved shirt.

Inside the restaurant, there was a very noticeable temperature difference. The air conditioning was turned down way too cold. I literally had goosebumps the entire time I was there. I even ordered coffee to try to warm up. As we ate our meal, I noticed that several women left the restaurant and returned with jackets, sweatshirts, and even men's sweatshirts to try to keep warm.

Another women named Jill Boehler experienced the same thing and created a solution -- the Chilly Jilly. She came up with the the perfect wrap -- lightweight, wrinkle-resistant, and it “keeps the chill out.” She wanted it to be small enough to be kept in a woman’s purse at all times so it could come to the rescue when it was needed. And, she wanted it to be casual and dressy as well as attractive and affordable to most women.

I was sent a Chilly Jilly to review, and I can tell you Jill has succeeded in everything she set out to do.

When I got mine, I immediately put in in my purse, so it would be there the next time I needed it. When we went out again, I was ready. I took my Chilly Jilly out from it's little pouch, and although it had been folded, it was wrinkle-free. Somehow, this very soft, lightweight fabric is dense enough that the cold air conditioning does not blow through it. It kept me nice and warm, and it'll be staying in my purse from now on.

It can even go in your beach bag and work as a sarong at the pool or beach!

Check out the Chilly Jilly here in your choice of colors, plus the oversize wrap, Jilly Jacket, wrapper blanket, and more!

Right now, you can take 20% off anything on the site with coupon code MOMSWHOSAVE through July 3rd.

Be sure to check out Chilly Jilly's new product--the Duelette too. This is a bracelet and hairband in one. It's a stretchy band with beads on it, so it's an attractive bracelet, but if you want to put your hair up, it can act as a ponytail holder--perfect for hot summer days!

Now for the giveaway! If you are like Jill and me, and would love a Chilly Jilly, enter using the Rafflecopter form below. There is one required entry, and several optional additional ways you can enter to win.

The giveaway ends on July 3rd, and is open to US residents 18 years old and older. Good luck!

NOTE: Be sure that when you are asked to leave a comment--as in the first required entry--that you do leave a comment or your entry will not count. (Comments are entered below the "subscribe" box at the bottom of this post.)

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Disclosure: I received a Chilly Jilly wrap to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own.

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We all love jewelry, and I want to tell you about  a new jewelry line that is meaningful to me for several reasons. You'll also have the chance to win a piece for yourself, and get an exclusive discount.

I'm talking about Shansen Jewelry founded by cousins Shannon Elizabeth and Tamsen Fadal. You know Shannon from her major box office films and television roles, and Tamsen is an author and tv personality.

I hope you'll go to the Shansen Jewelry site, check out some of the pieces, and learn more for yourself. Here's what's important to me about this jewelry:

• Shansen Jewelry combines semi-precious gemstones and specially-selected messages, and each person who possesses a piece of the jewelry is encouraged to find what inspires and supports them.
• Every piece of jewelry is made with care and thought to how the gems, the design, and the meaning of the gems work together.
• Despite being made with semi-precious gemstones and the amount of detail in these pieces, they are reasonably-priced. No matter what your budget, you'll find something you can afford.
• The jewelry is made with faux leather, staying true to Shansen's vegan roots.
• Shansen Jewelry donates a portion of all proceeds to charity. Their vow is that a percentage of every piece sold will always be paid forward to “do good” and help create positive change. (One of Shansen's favorite charities is Last Chance for Animals, a national animal rights organization.)
• And, of course, the bracelets and necklaces are all beautiful!

Shansen Jewelry is new, but is already creating a buzz, with celebrities, including Wendy Williams, Geena Davis, Andy Cohen, Mario Lopez,  J. Alexander, Nelsan Ellis, Derek Hough, Ali Landry and AnnaSophia Robb wearing pieces from the line.

I'm thrilled to have been able to review the Tiger Eye Triple Wrap bracelet (at left). According to the Shansen Jewelry site, this is a great stone for meditation and looking within. As you can see, the cord is a rich, chocolate texture to emphasize the brilliance and luminosity of each Tiger Eye. The button is an octagon shape, chosen because eight is a powerful money number, which can only help to bring prosperity to the wearer.

I'm so happy with this piece because not only do I simply love the look, but from a practical standpoint, it's obviously well-made, the earthy colors match most of my wardrobe, and it will be wearable year-round. Thinking not so practically, it's a substantial piece and the number of stones really catch your attention. This bracelet is casual, comfortable, and beautifully designed. I definitely look forward to wearing it with everything this summer!

If you like the Tiger Eye Triple Wrap bracelet, you'll be happy to know this is the piece you can win! Giveaway details are below.

Shannon and Tamsen at Shansen Jewelry have also generously offered MomsWhoSave readers an exclusive discount on the jewelry. Save 10% off all orders when you use promo code MomsWhoSave at checkout at Shansen Jewelry.

1. (This is a required entry.) Visit Shansen Jewelry online, then come back here, and let me know in a comment below which piece of jewelry is your your favorite. Be sure to leave your email address, so I can reach you if you win. 


3. Subscribe to Shansen Jewelry's newsletter via their homepage, and leave a comment below to let me know. This will be verified with Shansen Jewelry.


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MomsWhoSave is overdue for another giveaway! This is a good one too.

How would you like to win an eight-strand amethyst bracelet? It's done in sterling silver with a lobster-claw clasp and is approximately eight inches long, but is adjustable for a much smaller wrist depending where you connect the clasp (see the photo). There are also small silver beads throughout each strand of the bracelet. This is gorgeous and has a retail value of $49.99. (Click the photo to zoom in on the bracelet. It shows up more clearly when you zoom in too.)

Now, how can you enter to win this bracelet? You can get up to five entries!

1. This one is required and gets you one entry into the giveaway: Go to the MomsWhoSave.com main deals website, and find your favorite offer. Come back here to the blog, and leave a comment below telling me what is.

For additional entries...

2. Twitter users can tweet this giveaway using this wording "RT @MomsWhoSave is giving away an amethyst bracelet at http://www.MomsWhoSave.com/blog.html" and then let me know you tweeted in a separate comment below. Please leave the link to your tweet.

3. Have a website or blog? Add the MomsWhoSave.com button to your sidebar. (it's over to your right) Let me know in a separate comment, so I can go check it out.

4. Write about this giveaway in your own blog linking back to this post. Leave a comment below with the link to your post.

5. Subscribe to the RSS feed of this blog, and leave me a comment to let me know.

The giveaway will end on Wednesday, April 8th at 10 p.m. Eastern time, and I'll notify the winner by email, so please make sure I have a way to reach you. I'll draw the winner at random using random.org.

For great deals every day, make sure you visit MomsWhoSave.com and check my twitter updates.

Giveaway deadline extended--ending Thursday until 10 p.m.!

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