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Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Giani granite countertop paint Review & Giveaway

I have a total new bathroom, well almost. The bath tub area is new but, my cabinet and counter top are the same with a twist. GIANI helped me transform my bathroom countertop  from the burgundy to the black & chocolate granite look I always wanted. GIANI saves money from costly replacements. It does take a little time to apply and with small nosey children & waiting on the drying time. Most importantly it was easy to do. Let me stress how easy:)

I was kind of nervous about this project, after I watched the video in my kit I was ready to go. Cuddos for the video to be included, it really showed me how easy this project was to complete. First I taped everything up and added the Primer-Base Coat. I waited the time for it to dry. I added each color of the minerals with the sponge starting with the lightest first. I realized I skip the dark brown, no problem I dipped the sponge and added on top. It blended in great and I love the out come. Happy with the look I wanted. I waited overnight for it to dry and added the durable automotive grade clear polyurethane topcoat.

GIANI granite countertop paint for countertops exceeded my expectations for my bathroom repair. My husband would walk though and look like she's destroying the bathroom I'm fixing. He came home to find it looking great after the sponge application and loved it too. Can't wait to show my family & friends. Note: Keep your Countertops looking great by not using chemicals-nail polish remover etc. GIANI also sells their very owner cleaner.

Giani Chocolate BrownTM Granite Countertop Paint Kit + I added the Black Onyx Mineral to create the look I desired.

Complete Kit -
-12 Oz. of IronCoreTM Primer-Base Coat

- 6 Oz. of Brown Feldspar Mineral
- 6 Oz. of Inca Gold Mineral
- 6 Oz. of Chocolate Brown Mineral
- 16 Oz. of Automotive Polyurethane Topcoat
- 6" GIANI
TM roller arm and two roller pads
- 4" GIANITM granite paint sponge
- 2" Foam Brush
- Black Practice Poster Board
-
'Paint-by-Number' DVD for beginners

- Illustrated Instructions


GIANI helps you create a luxurious granite look, without the actual cost. Thanks to GIANI for being a part of the "Hotter Than Summer Event" and for giving one of my readers GIANI Kit of Choice.

RULES:
Contest closes 11:59pm Eastern June 8, 2011.
Open continental USA winner has 2 days to respond to my email
Leave your email in to post or available in profile, I will not search for it

MUST complete Mandatory Entry. Winner will be chosen by random org. Entries that does not follow the rules will not win.

Mandatory Entry *Follow Life Is A SandCastle via Google Friend Connect & Visit GIANI and tell me the kit you love & the link to the product.

********EXTRA ENTRIES***********
*Blog about the giveaway linking GIANI & Life Is A SandCastle (5entries)
* Follow both on twitter & tweet " #giveaway GIANI Granite Countertop paint kit of choice @GianiGranite101 @lifesandcastle http://t.co/wreVOhp #win 6/8" (2 daily)
*Become a GIANI facebook fan. (2 entries)
*Become my face book fan. (2 entries)
*Tell me where you need GIANI
*Subscribe to my blog by email. (2 entries)
*Enter The Night Owl Mama or giveaways on my site- one entry for each you enter.
*Comment on one non giveaway post on my site(2 entries)
*Grab the "Hotter Than Summer" Button @ top left side of my blog (2 entries) But if you already had it and commented on extra entry link before May 1, you get (5 entries).
*Add my regular button (2 entries)
*Add this giveaway to a contest linky & leave link (3 entries each link, up to 3contest listings)

Disclosure: GIANI provided me with a complimentary product for trial and provided a giveaway. No other compensation was received and all opinions are my own.

Monday, May 16, 2011

Twitter Hop Tuesday 5/17/11

Make new friends & gain followers with Twitter Hop Tuesday. Please follow host @lifesandcastle & @Nightowlmama we will follow back. If you don't mind please retweet/share so we can all gain more friends and participates:) Follow & follow back if someone follows you. Lets help each other #twitterhop
*I use Just Unfollow for non followers.

Linkup your Twitter URL, not your blog page URL.

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Tuffo Water Resistant Blanket Review & Giveaway

This past week we decided it was time for a beach trip. We couldn't stand it any longer, we packed up our Tuffo Water Resistant Blanket, umbrella, cooler and headed to the beach. We don't like to carry heavy items to the beach. It is a long walk down and the Tuffo Water Resistant Blanket is perfect because it is so light weight. The Tuffo Blanket has a carrying bag with large storage pockets.
This is not the first time we used the Tuffo Water Resistant Blanket, but it was the first time we used it dealing with strong winds. The wind was blowing so hard it broke our umbrella and keep blowing our blanket away. We added the mini drink cooler and drinks on the edge. Other than the strong wind effecting the Tuffo Water Resistant Blanket, it was great and I love the beautiful colors on it. See below how my son enjoyed stretched out on it at home too.
The Tuffo Water Resistant Blanket will certainly come in handy for our fishing trips & camp outs. Interior polyester batting sandwiched between durable water-resistant nylon backing and soft cotton top measuring 54" x 84" 

Tuffo also offers Car Organizers, waterproof coveralls aka ( Muddy Buddy), and water proof totes. Tuffo gear is for families on the go. Thanks to Tuffo for sponsoring "The Hotter Than Summer Event " & for giving one reader a Tuffo Water Resistant Blanket.

RULES:
Contest closes 11:59pm Eastern June 4, 2011.
Open US winner has 2 days to respond to my email
Leave your email in to post or available in profile, I will not search for it

MUST complete Mandatory Entry. Winner will be chosen by random org. Entries that does not follow the rules will not win.

Mandatory Entry *Follow Life Is A SandCastle via Google Friend Connect & visit Tuffo, tell me your favoite design for a Tuffo Blanket.

********EXTRA ENTRIES***********
*Blog about the giveaway linking Tuffo & Life Is A SandCastle (5entries)
* Follow on twitter & tweet " #giveaway Tuffo Water Resistant Blanket @lifesandcastle http://t.co/ZM7RIDJ #win 6/4" (2 daily)
*Become my face book fan.(2 entries)
*Subscribe to my blog by email. (2 entries)
*Enter The Night Owl Mama or giveaways on my site- one entry for each you enter.
*Comment on one non giveaway/review post on my site(2 entries)
*Grab the "Hotter Than Summer" Button @ top left side of my blog (2 entries) But if you already had it and commented on extra entry link before May 1, you get (5 entries).
*Grab regular button (2 entries)
*Add this giveaway to a contest linky & leave link (3 entries each link, up to 3contest listings)

Disclosure: Tuffo provided me with a complimentary product for trial and provided a giveaway. No other compensation was received and all opinions are my own.