Mariannes Motifs

Clarisonic Mia

I avoided getting the Clarisonic face cleaner for a long time because they are pricey for my budget.  But one say I had a 20% off coupon for Ulta and I bought one. 

It really works great - I see my acne (and yes I have wicked adult acne next to my wrinkles, thank you very much) get better and my skin is smoother and feels nicer.  Just the ticket.

I see they now have come out with a Clarisonic Mia 2 that has some of the features (2 speeds) of the more expensive models.  I think this would be an excellent Valentine's day for a mom or someone you love who likes beauty products.  Using the Clarisonic first really helps your creams work better after.

I'd love one of the big ones that you can use on the body - imagine it with a dead sea salt scrub!  I may just save up for that someday.

Aweome Gift Idea - Double Nut Basket and Pistachios

Someone ordered this from one of my web pages, so I saw it on my affiliate report.  What a fantastic idea for a gift!  This would make a totally perfect hostess gift or gift for the Dad that has everything.  I cant take credit for this one but props to the unknown gifter who came up with the combo.

Double Barrell Nut Basket - Nuts go in one side, hulls go in the other.

POM Wonderful Pistachios - the best I have had - very very fresh tasting and not too many duds.

Vibram Five Fingers - Check out these funky shoes

In case you find Crocs to be too attractive, there is a funky shoe alternative.  The Vibran Five Fingers are some of the weirdest looking shoes I have ever seen.  They look like a cross between pool shoes and swim flippers.

Barefoot runners like them as they mimic the barefoot experience but give protection against stepping on stuff.

$5.00 off Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner to First 2 Commentors

I am participating in the BzzAgent campaign for the new Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic shower cleaner.  The good folks at Johnson and Johnson, and BzzAgent sent me a box full of goodies. 

They also sent me a coupon book, and I have three $5.00 off coupons for a Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner starter kit.  If you leave me a comment on this blog post and then send your address to me in an email.  marianne DOT case AT comcast DOT net.

BzzAgent is a company that provides free stuff to people in return for us to talk about the products with their family, friends, and associates.   We don't get any money, just freebies, and MyPoints.  They don't tell you what to say, you get to use your own opinion.  And they always want you to tell people that you are taking part in a BzzCampaign.  Disclosure is always a good thing. 

The automatic shower cleaner has been improved and now has two different levels of spray to target the group on your shower.  I love pressing the button and hearing it beep and them spray.  Since my housekeeper comes every two weeks, this basically does all the in between shower cleaning.  (Yes, I will economize EVERYWHERE else to be able to keep Antonia cleaning every two weeks.  She keeps me sane.)  I just use the sprayer to rinse everything down while I am taking a shower.  Atlanta is the mold and mildew capital of the universe so the shower does get grody if you don't take care of it.

I got a free shower cleaner starter kit, as well as a sample of the rather nifty toilet cleaning gel you stamp onto the toilet rim with a little applicator.   I am not sure how big of a fan I am of this stuff - it has a rather strong smell of cleaning stuff.  Not a bad smell, just kind of strong.

Amano Chocolate - America's Best Chocolate?

Since the Food Network aired their latest episode of Unwrapped, about the American astisinal Chocilatier Amana Artisan Chocolates, these little bits of sweetness have been flying off shelves all over the country.

Good idea for a special Valentines Day goodie.