Free Blogger Opportunity: Hidden Treasure Soy Candles - Sign Ups Open!

Selena Thinking Out Loud With Purpose, Jenn's Blah Blah Blog,  Pink Ninja Media and some other AMAZING bloggers are participating in another FREE Blogger Opportunity!

For Your Readers:

FIVE WINNERS - WIN TWO HIDDEN TREASURE CANDLES!

Grow your readership, join a fabulous giveaway and offer your reader the chance to win a fabulous Prize.

Let Them Know I Referred You - Copy/Paste: http://blog.selenabrown.com in the Sign Up Form on Jenn's Blah Blah Blog!

Hidden Treasure Candles are always a HUGE hit! Don't miss the chance to offer your readers the chance to win this awesome prize! This fabulous giveaway will begin on November 20th!

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Free #Blogger Event: $200 Have It Your Way Giveaway! [Sign Ups CLOSED]

FREE Blogger Opportunity! Selena Thinking Out Loud With Purpose will be joining some amazing bloggers to give away $200, in their Have it your way event! How will this work? Whatever the winner wants, the winner will get! Kindle Fire, PayPal Cash, Amazing, Wal-Mart, Target! Who cares, they get just what they want! Blogger get FREE Facebook llink with the option to purchase additional links! About the event

• Prize: Whatever you want up to $200 (shipping included) Do you want a Kindle Fire? Maybe an iPod, hummm maybe gift card to Target, oh wait Paypal cash? We don't care we want you to have it your way! So let the games begin, and let's have some fun with this one!
We're celebrating the lunch of Pink Ninja Media and we would love for you to join us!

• November 5, 2012 and end on December 5, 2012
• FREE Facebook Link - With Announcement Post
• Winner will receive $200 anything they want - if they choose a product shipping is included in the $200.
• Additional links will be $2 - Daily Votes $3 - Paid links will be moved up on Rafflecopter.
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Happy #Halloween from Actress Selena Brown!

Selena Thinking Out Loud With Purpose 

wants to wish you a VERY safe and... 

~a.k.a Actress Selena Brown

What Will You Be for #Halloween...?

From the beautiful Heidi Klum to my next door neighbors, Halloween is BIG! I think I'm even catching the dress up bug. However, I don't know what I would be!

Photo from Style Bistro

*There's just so many characters to choose from...



There's the school girl.

                     


                     



 The nurse.  

The SUPERwoman. 

Oh! And, if you have a dog, you two have to match costumes, right?

If you have decided, share your costume idea with me in a comment below. Share a link to your favorite pic! It's so much fun to see what you're up to this Halloween.


*All costumes are found on Amazon.com, by clicking on the respective pics above. Each costume received a 4-5 star rating for quality and wear-ability.

#Winner Announced for Printcopia 8x10 Canvas! Is it You?

Selena Thinking Out Loud With Purpose is so happy to announce the winner of their very own customized Printcopia 8x10 Canvas!!

Congratulations to...

Sweeter the Berry aka letessha w.

Disclaimer: The winner will be contacted to confirm email for receipt of prize. They will have 48 hours to contact us back before we have to choose another winner. 

Thank you for participating, Everyone!

Jewelry #Candles #Giveaway! Open to US. **2 Prizes/2 Winners

Selena Thinking Out Loud With Purpose has jumped on board again with Elitemama to share another Jewelry Candles Giveaway! If you've entered my other Jewelry Candles events, you know how special these candles are with their pieces of jewelry wrapped inside the wax. What a treat it would be to the recipient of a sparkling piece of jewelry!

Read all the good news about Jewelry Candles and enter ALL Entries on the Rafflecopter form provided by the host below! Good Luck!

Giveaway done by: Elitemama and News About the Company

Jewelry Candles was inspired by the classic movie "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory". Inside the movie, very few won a prize when the opened their chocolate bar to reveal a golden ticket. With Jewelry Candles, everyone is a winner. You can find yourself a gorgeous piece of jewelry that is worth any where from $10 to $7,500. You might find a ring, necklace, a pair of earrings, pendant, anklet or even a bracelet.
The candles are made with all natural soy and premium quality scents. They are 21oz and burn anywhere from 110 to 150 hours. There are so many scents to choose from!!!

Now, if you haven't tried Jewelry Candles, it is a must! Not only for the jewelry, but for the scents as well. They have so many candles out now it's crazy. When Jewelry Candles first started they had about 18 scents at the time, now they have well over 30 scents to choose from. I was given the opportunity to review another amazing candle from Jewelry Candles. The candle I reviewed was the Banana Nut Bread candle.

The picture above shows you what the candle looks like, the wicks and the candle lit. Jewelry Candles is the only candle that I know of that has two wicks. Normally you would see one in a candle and a lot of the times the candles don't burn evenly. Having two wicks in the candle ensures you that you will get the even burn you seek in a candle. As for the scent, it is scrumptious. At first I was iffy about giving the Banana Nut Bread candle a shot because of the scent. I wondered if it would come out smelling like the actual bread baking.
Oh Boy! The candle is true to its scent. Just lite the candle, let it burn for a while, walk away and then walk back into the room and BAM! Your senses are hit with a delicious aroma making you want that mouth watering banana bread. Only to realize.... it's a candle.

Alrighty! Well, I let the candle burn for about an hour and a half or so and the foil was revealed. Didn't take very long because the jewel was close to the top. So I grabbed my tweezers, scissors and some paper towels. I pulled the foil out, wiped off any wax that was on it, unwrapped and revealed a lovely ring inside. I tried getting the best picture I would of the ring, but taking a picture with a cell phone camera is pretty eh.

Here is the ring in front of the Jewelry Candle. There is a center diamond there are diamonds circling around it. It's a $10 ring, but I'm not complaining. It's a gorgeous ring and it's a size 7 or so. Also, the jewelry is great quality. I have not had any problems with the jewelry what so ever and I am extremely sensitive to jewelry. I love my candle and my ring as well!

Check out Jewelry Candles and get yourself one of these lovely candles

Enter to win!

There are 2 winners. One will receive a mystery candle and the other will receive a mystery jewel from Jewelry Candles. Open to the US only. Must be 18 years and older to enter. Giveaway begins 10/23 and ends 11/6. Enter the rafflecopter form below.

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Are You Getting Enough #Calcium, Ladies?

Are You Getting Enough Calcium, Ladies?

We have heard it time and time again from our mothers and doctors alike, the importance of calcium in our daily diet as women. When I was a little girl, I found my calcium in the milk I drank at school, from cheese, and other foods prepared at home. However, as one gets older and become more inclined to listen to news studies and read the latest and greatest in fashion magazines, you soon realize that you only knew half of the story. Surprisingly, women lose more calcium as we continue to get older. Because of this, we must replenish the calcium lost in our bodies to protect our bones and teeth for the long-term journey of our lives. 

Many others, including myself, are taking calcium supplements for women. As an actress with so many future goals and ambitions, it is really important for me to bring my best to every audition and it begins with me taking care of my bones which keeps me going strong. There are SO many brands to choose from. Just do a Google Search and you will have more than you need to research and discover. Or, how about while you're walking through your local pharmacy, there are just SO many calcium supplements. However, what's most important is to make sure that you are taking enough calcium that is recommended for women.

Photo by paulgeor

Luckily, I was recently introduced to OVitaminPro.com who specializes in an array of vitamin supplements for women and provides detailed information to help support a healthy overall body. You can 'Shop by Concern' on their website and see all of the different nutritional tools they have available to you. 

They even have a Calcium Support page which I used to learn more about the importance of calcium; their basic calcium formulas, bone building formulas, and discussions on the basics of calcium.

Ship Calcium Supplements To Your Home

OVitaminPro.com can ship my calcium supplements to my home and it takes no time to arrive. Many of their customers say that they receive their supplements in the mail within two days. This beats going to the local pharmacy every time you want to pick up your vitamins. Why not have them delivered to your home!

Being a Vegetarian Woman

Also, being a woman with a vegetarian lifestyle makes it very important for me to get my daily calcium consumption. I don't drink milk anymore and have changed over to soy milk. I also try to get calcium enriched foods as well, but to be safe I use the calcium supplements for women which do the job. 

I plan to live healthy and strong for a long time. If so, my bones need to stay as healthy as my mind. It's important to get into the act of doing it now before we reach senior age. 



Disclaimer: Selena Thinking Out Loud With Purpose received compensation for this review. All content within this post is original content by Selena Brown. Do not copy without written consent.

The Mega #MakeUp #Giveaway! (US) Ends: 11/11/12 *Prizes For First & Second Place Winners*

Do You Love A Good Make Up Giveaway? I know you do if you're into Make Up! Here's a Mega Make Up Giveaway for all my readers and guests! YAY!

Selena Thinking Out Loud With Purpose has teamed up with Burning Moon's Inside Advice and some other amazing bloggers to bring you the Mega Makeup Giveaway Event which includes over $350 in fantastic prizes from companies such as Mia Mariu, Julep, ELF, Burts Bees, Yes to Carrots, Xperience.com and many more!

Make sure all Entries are put on the Rafflecopter Form below! Good Luck!

With the Holidays approaching fast we wanted to kick the season off right with a Huge makeup giveaway one (1) lucky winner will win a wonderful Goodie Box packed with Name brand makeup and other goods as well as a second (2nd) place winner who will receive a $50 Gift card. To make the post short yet sweet Burning Moon's Inside Advice has made the giveaway easy for you to view a list of All the prizes in both prize boxes along with photos of each separate item giving you a personal look at what is up for grabs.

You can view a list of item names and prices by clicking HERE. 

Feel free to do as many or as little entries as you would like.

Grand Prize Total Value: $300.94 You can view the items included in the grand prize by clicking HERE.

  
Second Place Prize: a $50 Gift card to Xperience.com

Don't forget to stop by to do the Daily entries! Thank you for stopping by our giveaway please feel free to stop by my site again soon. If you are looking for more fun giveaways feel free to check out any of the hosts on facebook or twitter. Keep an eye out at Burning Moon's Inside Advice for an upcoming Christmas shopping guide plus a Baby Shower event. She has a lot of great events going on!

This was not a paid post and Selena Thinking Out Loud With Purpose was not compensated free products for this post. Prize shipment will be handled by Burning Moon's Inside Advice.

This giveaway is for US residents only. 18+


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Calling All #Bloggers: Christmas Cash Giveaway - Sign Up Now! (Begins: 11/7)

The holidays are the best time to show your readers how much you care. Selena Thinking Out Loud With Purpose will be joining other amazing bloggers to celebrate the Christmas holiday of giving with this upcoming Free Blogger Event: Christmas Cash Giveaway! 

Note: Please copy/paste http://blog.selenabrown.com into the 'Who Referred You' box of the sign up form :)

Christmas Cash Event hosted by Mom Powered Media

Prize: $500 Visa Gift Card OR $500 Paypal Cash OR $500 Amazon Gift Card {winner’s choice}

Event dates: 11/7 – 12/5

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Salsa #Dancing, My Favorite Pastime

It was April of 2011, when I was introduced to Salsa Dancing and never looked back. 

I have always loved to dance. I have enjoyed jazz, ballet, hip hop, reggae, and modern dancing. When I am dancing, I lose myself and feel this chill up and down my spine and in my body. I release SO much tension and feel SO much better after. Working on an acting career and balancing life responsibilities can get hectic at times so you really need an outlet. I found that outlet in salsa after being invited to a class by one of my actor friends who knew the salsa instructor. 

The energy in the room while dancing salsa is just amazing! There are even many levels of salsa dancers and I find myself learning new and exciting moves when I interact with others. Sometimes, I even find it relaxing to watch others dance.

With the right shoes and openness to want to learn, you can be on your way to learning too!

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If you are not familiar with Salsa, watch this brief video to see how normal, everyday people, dance to Salsa. They are getting down in the background, aren't they?

Salsa dancing is a great way to get away from the hectic stresses of your job, intense deadlines, and to go out with your girlfriends or the guys. What I really appreciate about salsa is the many ethnicities that it attracts. It also attracts people of all ages: Teens, young adults and senior citizens. If you can dance to the salsa beat, then you are gold!

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Here I am, pictured below, with some fabulous and beautiful lady friends of mine who all absolutely "love" salsa! Some of them go salsa dancing almost every night! There is always a salsa location to venture out to.

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And ladies, if you're into styling, then the best asset to have is in the shoes!! Here are some great examples of salsa shoes to get yourself ready for your first salsa class. Click on a particular shoe to get the details.

If you are a busy man who needs a good workout, then Salsa is the dance to do it for you too! There are so many beautiful ladies who would enjoy dancing with a gentleman with the passion for this dance. Here are some styles of shoes for you as well:

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Anyone can dance salsa if you have an open mind. You must know that in everything you are learning for the first time, you must keep trying and working to improve. The Salsa community is growing each and every day and there is definitely a place for you to join in. Look for salsa beginner classes in your community. Before you know it, you'll be like me, just as passionate and ready to get on the dance floor when I hear the salsa sounds playing. 

Are you dancing salsa? Would you like to try? Share your thoughts in a comment. I'd love to read them.

Free #Blogger Event: Help Your Readers #GetOrganized! Sign Ups Open for US and Canadian Bloggers!

Selena Thinking Out Loud With Purpose believes that being organized is a great step to pursuing any goals you may have. So we are participating in this upcoming Little Sloane Leaning Desk (Java) Giveaway Event to help our readers get organized just in time for the new year! If you work from home, a social media manager, a blogger who loves having a private space to speak with your readers, then this event will be great to share with your readers too! I spend a lot of time at my desk from home and enjoy that assigned space to write my short films, study and memorize scripts, watch YouTube video content, research topics, and just do my daily administrative tasks.

If you are a blogger in the US or Canada, then read the statistic requirements for your Blog and Sign Up below! 

I can't wait to share this event with my readers. You should too!

The Land of Nod, Mom Blog Society, Mom Does Reviews, Route249 and GeekyGamerMom come together to bring you this fabulous event!

PRIZE: Little Sloane Leaning Desk (Java)

Event Date: 11/5-11/28

FREE EVENT!

Free #Blogger Event: Are You The #Techie Type? Sign Ups Open!

Selena Thinking Out Loud With Purpose is excited to share with the Techie Bloggers out there, this upcoming Christmas Giveaway. If you love the Xbox, the Google Nexus 7, and the "Blue Hue" laptop with it's accessories, then your readers will LOVE it too! Please read the statistic requirements necessary for your blog to participate and then complete the form below.

In the "Who referred you box" copy/paste: http://blog.selenabrown.com

I'm looking forward to this event and hope you can join in too!

#Argo is a Must-See #Film!

If you haven't seen it or heard about it, Argo is a Must-See Film!

I found myself reading the LA Times review, in the Calendar section, of the film Argo. I had already seen the trailer and it was catching my interest. Being an aspiring actress and filmmaker of shorts, I wanted to know how Ben Affleck would pull this off and work from both sides of the camera to create this story based on true events. So without further delay I decided to go see a Saturday matinee of the film.


From the very beginning of Argo I was hooked! I really enjoyed the illustrated, historical, element in the beginning and then the historical footage that was captured from past sources to bring me into the main meat of the story. The characters were then introduced, including Ben Affleck's character, Tony Mendez, who executed the plan to get the Americans out of Iran. I really enjoyed the complicated energy of the film from Tony Mendez's character as a father and husband to his uncut perspectives during the round-table on how to recover the Americans. I suddenly began to wonder how political decisions are made today when urgent demands are put on our country. It has to be just as interesting, jaw-dropping, and sometimes ridiculous before the ultimate decisions are made.

Also, the comedic timing was brilliant and not overpowering to the mission of the film, throughout. They appeared as flyaways while the action of the film continued moving right along. I was in the Laemmle Theater with a lot of older adults and the comedic jabs were met with laughs. I seriously felt like I took a journey back into the 80s when movies were being made and negotiated in Hollywood, but not without the charm and sense of humors of Alan Arkin and John Goodman. I took a backseat and watched the operation unfold before my eyes. There were some really funny one-liners in the film, for example:

"A town where everyone lies for a living." referencing Hollywood
"If I'm doing a fake movie, I'm doing a fake hit!"

This film was 2 hours long, but I couldn't feel it at all! I never wanted to reach for my IPhone to see the time. The editing was really great too! Kudos to the editing team.

Since I am not an intentional Spoiler-type, all I will say about the end is: I was in the moment with this film so deep that I felt a headache coming on because even though the ending was obvious, my mind was following along in every moment. All I can say is when the plane was gearing up for take-off, that was a seriously long moment of anticipation and holding of my breath as I stared into the movie screen. WOW!

Argo is definitely a film worth every minute and Oscar-worthy.

What a nice afternoon at the movies.

If you happen to go see it, tell me what you thought about it in a comment below!

Wanna #Win a Google Nexus 7 Tablet (16GB) from #Sweepstakes Advantage? Ends: Oct 31

Technology is SO amazing. I don't know what I would do without it. Being a techie gal who worked in the field for some years, I really enjoy how easy it has made my life for communicating with friend, family, networking and getting to my auditions in Los Angeles. When I found out that Sweepstakes Advantage was having an October Giveaway, I just had to share this with you! 

Sweepstakes Advantage is giving away a Google Nexus 7 Tablet (16GB) in their October Giveaway! If you're not familiar with Sweepstakes Advantage, they have the best contests and sweepstakes for you to choose from and to enter all in one place! 

To Enter: Click on the Banner below and enter your email address. That's it!

The Winner will be announced by Sweepstakes Advantage at the very end of October!

FREE #Blogger Event: Mega #Makeup Giveaway Announcement! Begins:10/21/12!

ARE YOU A BLOGGER? 
FREE BLOGGER Opportunity: 
Mega Makeup Giveaway Announcement!

Selena Thinking Out Loud With Purpose would like to share this FREE BLOGGER Opportunity with you! Who do you know that seriously can't get enough of their Makeup, Nail polish, Bath and Body items? I have teamed up with a group of other bloggers and Burning Moon's Inside Advice to bring you the Mega Makeup Giveaway! We will be giving away two gift baskets which contain over $350 in Makeup, Nail polish, A gift card and other great prizes.

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Here's a SNEAK PEEK of the Prizes: 
Grand Prize Total Value: $251.96 You can view the items included in the grand prize by clicking HERE. 

Second Place Total Value: $113.98 You can view the items included in the Second place prize by clicking HERE. 

This event will run from October 21st,2012 until November 17th, 2012.

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I look forward to this event for my readers and now you can share it with your also! Sign Up Soon! 

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Balancing a J-O-B and #Acting Auditions

If there is one skill you learn as an actor, it's multitasking and learning how to balance a J-O-B and acting auditions! A couple of days ago, I was headed to my job to take a senior citizen to her doctors appointment 30 mins away from her home when out of nowhere I received a text message for an audition! 

Photo by darktaco

I was in traffic and my initial call time was 2:30pm and I had to be at her house at 1:00pm. How in the world was I going to make this audition and get her 30 minutes to her doctor's office and back home? The wheels in my head were turning so fast! However, I calmed my mind and realized to myself, as I always say, there is a solution to every problem. 

Since I work for a caregiver agency I had a pretty flexible position. However, this time I had to follow-through on her appointment. The only thing I had left to do was to call my agent to see if the time could be changed. I have never done this before and only heard about it. Surprisingly, my agent was really understanding and made an effort to contact the casting office to get the time changed to 4:00pm. 

I was half relieved but still thought about the fact that I had to pick up my senior and get her to the doctor's office and back home safely and then down to the audition. 

Suddenly, all the voices in my head STOPPED!

It was complete silence...

I realized in that moment that everything that was happening to me on that day was divinely planned. Everything would work out and it all was happening for a reason. I then told myself,"I will focus on the task of getting my senior to her doctor's appointment and back home safely. Then I will take care of my second task of getting to my audition." Once I let go of the worrisome thoughts and just went with the flow of things, I felt better and to my own surprise I arrived right on time to the audition and there were SO many other talented actors and actresses in the room, waiting too! Everything happened according to a plan out of my control. Once I decided to let go and just do, everything worked itself out. 

All I can say is if you are an actor, looking to balance a J-O-B and acting auditions, be open to the unexpected. Find a job that will be receptive to your ultimate career plans and will be open and flexible. Everyone in this business has to pay bills and buy food. It's a part of the process of living so there is nothing wrong with having a J-O-B, but make sure that you stay focused on your ultimate plan. Make sure the J-O-B is not consuming your creative opportunities or you will eventually get frustrated and envious. 

Secondly, make sure that your relationship with your agent is positive. If you are uncomfortable with sharing what's going on with you in the heat of the moment, then maybe that's not the agent for you. If your agent understands your situation, they can help to make sure that you are in that audition room by hopefully getting your time moved down or up if that's okay with the casting office. 

Photo by Berkeley

Lastly, trust your intuition and know that you are in the right place at the right time. Everything happens for a reason to teach us something and to make us a better person for the road we must continue to travel on this journey as actors and actresses. What we believe is a situation, is nothing really and can be solved if we stop, take a breath, and let go of our preconceived plans. Then our solutions will appear. 

I'm curious, "What job are you working while pursuing your acting career?" 

#Printcopia 8x10 Canvas Review & #Giveaway Video! Open to US. Ends: 10/22/12, 11:59PM/EST

Selena Thinking Out Loud With Purpose knows how the special moments in our lives make us who we are. Those moments create new relationships, expand our imagination, and give us peace of mind through words or quotes in our times of uncertainty. Recently, I was given the opportunity to capture a special quote that I love, on canvas, by Printcopia.com.

With Printcopia, you can print your favorite photos on canvas and display them on the walls of your home or office. They can really accentuate any room and give it life and purpose because you design the canvas just the way you like it. So, that's exactly what I set out to do!

 PRINTCOPIA.COM 8x10 CANVAS REVIEW from 

Selena Thinking Out Loud With Purpose

Selecting and Preparing my Photo for a Printcopia Canvas

First, I decided on the quote in the photo here, for my canvas because I really enjoy motivating quotes and having them up on the walls in my home for inspiration. 

Then, using the step-by-step designer tool on the Printcopia.com website, I was able to upload my design from my computer and begin the setup process. They make it very easy for you to upload your favorite photo(s) from Instagram and Facebook too!

After choosing my photo, I was given options for how i would like the edges of my canvas to appear. I chose the 'border color' option in black because it goes very nicely with my furniture. I then chose a display option for my canvas and went with my usual way of hanging things by standard wall hanger. 

(Note: If you feel that your photo needs retouching you can choose one of those options.) 

During the Entire Process I Liked: 

• that there was a *BACK* button in case I wanted to change my image or any of the settings for my photo 
• a green bar that shows how good the quality of the photo is before printing
• provided wall mounts for displaying my canvas
• a 'proof' of the final product

Lastly, I was on to choosing my shipping. Printcopia.com shipping prices are based on the urgency of your delivery and you are provided a date of when it is projected to arrive. I like this format because I can choose my shipping costs based on the urgency of an event, birthday, or if it's a "just because" type purchase for me!

Once my order was complete, I received an email confirmation with my order # and tracking information to print. 

Using Printcopia Customer Service 

A great customer service staff is important to the everyday operations of any company. Printcopia.com customer service seeks to improve your photo 'even more' before printing. A service staff contacted me via email to see if I could increase the resolution of my photo a little more and after I did this I uploaded it to the email request and sent it back to them. They immediately resubmitted the image for my order and it continued through the printing process. They were so accessible and easy to work with!

The Day My Photo on Canvas Arrived

I was pretty surprised how fast it arrived. I chose the basic shipping and it came within about 5 business days. I received my canvas via UPS and was SO excited to see what it looked like. It was well wrapped in paper and plastic as shown:

The quality of the canvas was great! It reminded me of a canvas I would paint on with acrylics. The color of the photo, I selected, popped off the canvas and the words were crisp and clear. I loved it So much that I sat it up in my living room next to my red vase . It really seems to love that spot. Now, every time I walk into my living room I look over at my canvas and read that beautiful quote:

"Life is too short to wake up in the morning with regrets.
So, love the people who treat you right and forget about the ones who don't.
And believe
that everything happens for a reason...
if you get a chance - take it;
if it changes your life - let it.
Nobody said that it would be easy...
They just promised
it would be worth it."

Get More from Printcopia Sister Sites

Do You Need: Car Magnets, Banners, or Cheap Signs, their sister sites can help you with 

those tasks too. Just click on the item you need to go to their sites. Although, I have not 

worked with them, I believe they will provide you quality service as well.

PRINTCOPIA.COM 8X10 CANVAS GIVEAWAY from 

Selena Thinking Out Loud With Purpose

**Watch the Video**

Open to US. Must be 18+. Runs from Oct 8 - 22, 2012, 11:59PM/EST

How to Enter from Blog for 8x10 Photo Canvas Code:

1. LIKE Printcopia on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Printcopia
2. FOLLOW Printcopia on Twitter: http://twitter.com/Printcopia
3. LIKE Actress Selena Brown on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SelenaBrowntheActress
4. Blog Readers BONUS: What would you put on your photo canvas from Printcopia?

PLEASE POST ONE (1) Comment ONLY below this post with your Facebook and Twitter Usernames for verification that you've completed the entries and the Answer to Bonus Question if you want to include it.


Rules and Disclaimer:
The Winner will be selected via Random.org on October 23, 2012 and contacted via one of the social media sites. The winner will have 48 hours to respond before another winner will be selected. No purchase necessary. Printcopia will provide the 8x10 photo canvas code to the winner via email once delivered by Selena Thinking Out Loud With Purpose.
Selena Thinking Out Loud With Purpose did not receive any compensation for this review, but did receive a canvas to review from the PR person at Printcopia.com

The #Halloween Jewelry #Candles #Giveaway! Open to US. Ends: Oct 21, 2012 **2 Winners**

Selena Thinking Out Loud With Purpose has signed on for another two week run of the Jewelry Candles Giveaways for you, hosted by Elitemama!

Jewelry Candles has a great line up to kick off the Halloween season and you are in the right place to purchase you some or be 1 of 2 Winners to get one FREE! They each come with a hidden treasure inside so this Halloween you're getting the fragrant smells of the season and a little BLING to top it all off!

Special Thanks goes to Elitemama for sharing this very seasonal giveaway and giving us the chance to share it with our readers along with other amazing bloggers!

To Enter: Make sure all entries are put in the Rafflecopter form provided below! {Some with Internet Explorer may have to use the email address option instead of the Facebook option, on the form, depending on your computer settings.} Good Luck! ~Selena

Giveaway done by: Elitemama

Welcome to another fabulous giveaway from Jewelry Candles. They have come along so far in the past few months and they are also becoming a bit hit as well. Jewelry Candles was inspired by the movie Willie Wanka and the Chocolate Factory. Now we all know how the movie goes, a certain number of candy bars had a golden ticket inside and the person who found it was a winner. Well, with Jewelry Candles, everyone is a winner.

With Jewelry Candles, you can find a gorgeous assortment of jewelry hidden in each candle. You might find a ring, necklace, bracelet, pendant, anklet or even a pair of earrings. Each piece of jewelry is worth something. You might find a $10 or even a $7,500 piece of jewelry. Now that's a whole lotta moola =)

Each one of Jewelry Candles candles are made of 100% natural soy and they also have natural fragrances as well. The candles have a burn time of 110 to 150 hours so you are getting a lot of fragrance for your buck. The candles are 21oz and they come in lots of different scents. There was originally 18 cents when they had first started, but now the selection has grown and Jewelry Candles and more and more. Which is great because you can choose the scent that is perfect for you.

So check out Jewelry Candles and pick yourself up one of these fabulous candles.

OR

Enter the giveaway below for your chance to win. There will be 2 winners and 2 candles. Candles will be chosen at random by Jewelry Candles. Giveaway is open the US only and will run from 10/7 to 10/21. Good Luck

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Disclaimer: Selena Thinking Out Loud with Purpose is not responsible for the delivery of the prizes. The host will contact the winners and provide their names and addresses to the company for candle delivery.

$150 PayPal #Cash #Giveaway! Open Worldwide. Ends: 10/31/12, 11:59PM/EST

Selena Thinking Out Loud With Purpose has teamed up with, host, I Heart Giveaways to bring the readers this $150 PayPal Cash Giveaway! The holidays are right around the corner, beginning with Halloween, if that's a holiday to you and then Thanksgiving and Christmas! WOW! Are you getting prepared for the holidays? If so, then this PayPal Cash may just come in handy for you. Giving during the holidays makes this time of the year even more special. 

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NOT ONLY $100! NOW $150 PayPal CASH from SPONSOR!!!

Important details: The giveaway is open Worldwide. Simply complete the entries on the rafflecopter widget below for more chances of winning. The event will run from October 6 to 31, 2012. One (1) winner will win $150 cash! Good luck.

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