Monday, December 30, 2013

BzzAgent #Review: Redbox Instant by Verizon



MY BzzAgent Review: Redbox Instant by Verizon

Disclosure: As a BzzAgent, I was given the opportunity to try this service for one month FREE. The details below are 100% my honest opinion.






Redbox Instant by Verizon is for movie streaming and renting or buying DVD/BluRay movies, like Netflix! 

It has a lot of New Releases you can reserve at a RedBox kiosk for Pickup, Renting per night, or even Buying them if you would like. I tend to stream movies a lot since I work from home during the week. It's just more convenient for me. The variety of movies to stream on your PC, Xbox, Wii, etc, seem to be more older films, but the 4 free credits you get, a month, for Free New Releases make up for that. 

If you're currently with Netflix, like myself, you know that getting tangible DVDs in the mail, requires an additional upgrade, so I think Redbox Instant by Verizon, has a leg up on Netflix as far as options for the price of $8.00 per month. I used my 4 Free Credits towards New Releases (1 Credit = 1 Free Night on a DVD or BluRay (you can set up your credits for BluRays in your 'My Account' section of the website)). One of the movies was TheCall with Halle Berry and it was a good movie. I was able to read other people's reviews on the film, on the Redbox Instant website before I reserved it with my credits. I also ended up writing my own review as well, which you can do also.

The only gripe I have about Redbox Instant, with regards to streaming movies, is the movie viewing window. It doesn't conform to the browser, when minimized down to a smaller size, like with Netflix. When I work from home, I like to work on one side of the screen and then have a movie going on the other. The viewing window is cut off if I try to narrow my browsing window. That's the only thing that bothers me about the movie streaming on my PC. I mean, not everyone stops everything to only watch a movie these days.

My free month of Redbox Instant by Verizon ends on January 3rd and I'm still thinking whether or not I want to keep it. I do like the 4 Free Credits I get per month for New Releases at their kiosk machines, but I probably wouldn't be using the streaming too much unless they change their viewing window setup on their site. I also can buy New Releases to stream from my PC or rent at their kiosk but I guess I'm thinking about the long-term value of the $8.00 per month. I'm still up in the air.

My Overall grade for Redbox Instant by Verizon is a 'B'. Netflix is still my first choice for streaming movies. However, I would recommend Redbox for renting New Releases from the kiosk machine with the 4 Free Night Credits a month on the membership, or without by purchasing them as rentals. I like getting my DVDs immediately instead of waiting for them to come in the mail and having to mail them back.

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

$50 Walmart #GiftCard #Giveaway! Open to US. Ends: 01.04.14



Selena Thinking Out Loud With Purpose is still here providing you some very fun and exciting giveaways. This $50 Walmart Gift Card Giveaway is sponsored by Herbal Essence Naked Collection and will be a great gift just in time for your New Year's Resolutions. So...enjoy your holidays with family and friends and don't forget to enter for your chance to win this great gift. Learn all about Herbal Essence Naked Collection and add that to your shopping cart the next time you visit Walmart, to give it a try! 

This giveaway runs through January 4, 2014, 11:59PM/EST
This is open to US.
Must be at least 18 years old and older to enter.

Welcome to the $50 Walmart Gift Card Giveaway

Hosted by: SaraLee's Deals Steals & Giveaways

Sponsored by: Herbal Essences Naked Collection

Promoted By: Selena Thinking Out Loud With Purpose


The Naked Collection Volume Kit includes Naked Volume Shampoo, Conditioner, Volumizing Soufflé Styler, and Dry Shampoo.

Naked Collection Volume Kit Information
- The newest collection from Herbal Essences!
- Herbal Essences just premiered their new Naked Collection; the first commercial aired on December 9th
- What Herbal Essences is saying about the new Naked Collection:
- Bare your softest hair with the new Herbal Essences Naked Collection
- Next time you shower, let your hair get naked too!
- 0% heavy residues, dyes, and parabens

Naked Volume Shampoo & Conditioner
- Restores hair’s natural body.
- Made with zero heavy residues, dyes, and parabens.
- Shampoo provides a weightless clean.
- Conditioner keeps hair detangled, nourished, and full of volume.

Naked Volume Dry Shampoo
- Great for days when you don’t have time to wash your hair.
- Refreshes your look for lightweight, clean hair — even on days when you don’t wash.
- The natural tapioca formula absorbs excess oil and transforms lifeless, oily hair into fresh hair.
- Delights senses with the crisp essence of citrus and mint.
- How to use: Gently spray on and work into roots, brush out as desired.

Naked Volumizing Souffle
- Weightless, volumizing styler gives you a lift for fullness that lasts.
- Delights the senses with a boost of grapefruit and mint.
- How to use: Gently work mousse through wet hair for touchable, natural volume.
The Volume collection lets you bare your softest hair! It has an invigorating blend of white grapefruit and mint extracts. It contains zero dyes to leave your hair naturally clean and full of irresistible volume.

You can Connect with Herbal Essences on Facebook and Twitter


THE PRIZE
 One (1) lucky person will win a $50 Gift Card to Walmart, so you can purchase Herbal Essences Naked Collection. 

HOW TO ENTER

Complete the tasks on the Giveaway Tools widget below. All entries are optional, but the more tasks you complete the more entries you will get in this event. 

Good Luck and Thank you for entering!

Disclaimer: Selena Thinking Out Loud With Purpose is one of the promoters of this giveaway event only. The host will contact the winner for delivery information to be sent to the sponsor. However, please note that SaraLee's Deals Steals & Giveaways are not responsible for sponsors who do not fulfill their prize. 

Thursday, December 12, 2013

The iCaughtSanta.com Photo Giveaway! Open Worldwide. Ends: 12.25.13



Tis the Season! Happy Holidays from Selena Thinking Out Loud With Purpose and here's another seasonal giveaway for you to enter! Santa will be coming to town with lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh, in the next couple of weeks. So...why not live in that imaginary world with your little ones this holiday season? All the details about our sponsor and this giveaway are below. Have fun!

This is open Worldwide.
Must be at least 18 years and older.  
This giveaway runs through December 25, 2013, 11:59 pm est.

Welcome to the iCaughtSanta.com Photo Giveaway

Hosted by: SaraLee's Deals Steals & Giveaways

Sponsored by: iCaughtSanta.com


About iCaughtSanta.com:
Six years ago I wanted to surprise my kids with a picture of Santa Claus caught in the act in our living room so I created iCaughtSanta.com. Imagine the look of wonder and surprise when a child receives a photo of Santa caught in the act in his or her very own home. iCaughtSanta.com is a unique website that helps visitors create those memorable keepsake photos.

Do you want Santa by the Christmas tree? Coming down the chimney? Eating milk and cookies? Sleeping on YOUR sofa? Stealing a kiss from Mommy? Anyone can bring back the wonder of Christmas and be a hero to children by catching Santa "in the act."

Do you send Christmas cards/eCards?  
Now you can add Santa to make a unique Christmas card. Add him to a family photo or add him and Rudolph on the front lawn in the snow.  Be creative and use your imagination. Make it funny or festive!


Right now you can enter a giveaway on iCaughtSanta.com to win Over $1500 in prizes like iPad, Amazon, Visa, and Starbucks!

THE PRIZE
Nine (9) lucky people will win a code for a free picture on iCaughtSanta.com 


How To Enter:
Complete the tasks on the Giveaway Tools widget below and you'll be all set for your chance to win! All entries are optional. All entries will be verified by the host. 
Good Luck, Thanks for entering!

Disclaimer: Selena Thinking Out Loud With Purpose is only a promoter of this giveaway event. The hots will contact each winner for mailing details to send to the sponsor, to disperse prizes. Please note that SaraLee's Deals Steals & Giveaways are not responsible for sponsors who do not fulfill their prize.

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

$50 Visa Gift Card #Giveaway! Open to US. Ends: 12.17.13



Selena Thinking Out Loud With Purpose is happy to continue the holiday cheer with this $50 Visa Gift Card Giveaway! There's nothing like having extra money to go shopping during the holidays. Read all about the participating bloggers in this event and enter this cash giveaway using the Rafflecopter entry form provided below. Good Luck!

This giveaway will run from December 3 through December 17, 2013, 11: 59PM/EST
Open to US.
Must be at least 18 years old and older.

Welcome to the $50 Visa Gift Card Giveaway


Hosted by:

Co-hosted by:

Promoted by:

THE PRIZE
One (1) lucky winner will win
a
$50 Visa Gift Card

HOW TO ENTER
All entries are optional. Complete the tasks on the Rafflecopter form to enter this giveaway. All entries will be verified. 

We appreciate the support of our co-hosts and everyone promoting this giveaway. Make sure to please show your support by following them on their social networking sites.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Disclaimer: Selena Thinking Out Loud With Purpose is not responsible for the awarding of the prize.  Sponsor is responsible for prize fulfillment.  If you have any questions about this giveaway, please email the host at nysavingspecials@gmail.com

Monday, December 2, 2013

North Pole Wreath #Giveaway! Open to US & CAN. Ends: 12.10.13



Selena Thinking Out Loud With Purpose is excited to continue in the holiday spirit by teaming up with other great bloggers to bring you this North Pole Wreath Giveaway sponsored by Christmas Forest. When I begin to see the wreaths on my neighbors' doors, I begin to really get into the holiday spirit. A wreath really brings out a welcoming joy in me for the holidays. If you would like to win your very own wreath this holiday season, enter this giveaway for a chance to win! Happy Holidays!

This giveaway runs through December 10, 2013, 11:59PM/EST
Open to US & CAN 
Must be at least 18 year old and older to enter


Welcome to the North Pole Wreath Giveaway

North Pole Wreath

One (1) person will win a North Pole Wreath 

How To Enter
Complete the tasks on the Giveaway Tools widget below and you're set to have a chance to win! All entries are optional. The more tasks you complete the more chances you have to win.


Good Luck, Thanks for entering!

Disclaimer: Selena Thinking Out Loud With Purpose is not responsible for prize delivery. The host will contact the winner to get prize delivered by the sponsor.  Please note that SaraLee's Deals Steals & Giveaways are not responsible for sponsors who do not fulfill their prize.