Friday, July 3, 2015

Summer Giveaways And Promo Codes

I wanted to do something fun for summer, so I’m providing you with some promo codes and giveaways for a few products that I have been introduced to recently.

Scough*

Scough is this super cool company out of Brooklyn.  They’ve taken wearing a mask to a whole new level.

As someone who has had to wear a mask on a plane before, the Scough, while there, is less obtrusive than simply wearing a mask.  And it doubles as a scarf, both when you’re using the mask/filter and when you are not.  I had to wear a mask on plane one time when my doctor told me that was the only way she would clear me to travel.  It was embarrassing, uncomfortable, and all around annoying.  As someone who is also very sensitive to smell due to lupus (and as someone who frequents the NYC subway system), I could also see how this can be useful in situations where I am overcome by odor to the point of getting nauseous. 

Scough has generously offered to provide one lucky reader with a free Scough. 

If you enter and don’t win the Scough in my giveaway, but are interested in getting a Scough for yourself, you can receive 50% off your order when you sign up for a one year filter subscription – you pay $15 each and receive a new filter every three months – along with a purchase, using leslierott50

If you don’t want to purchase a subscription, you can use leslierott15 and receive 15% off any order. 

For more information on this product, check out http://wearascough.com/.





Make Great Light NaturaLux Fluorescent Light Filters**

Many of us with lupus, including myself, experience photosensitivity from fluorescent lights.  This is a really pesky symptom, especially considering that fluorescent lights are everywhere, including in most hospitals and doctors’ offices. 

I really wanted to try this product out, but currently do not have any fluorescent lights in my immediate environment.  I would love to try it out once I do.

However, Make Great Light has graciously offered to extend their offer to me to one of my readers.  One lucky reader will win either a panel filter or a set of tube filters.

For more information on this product, check out http://www.makegreatlight.com/.       

Adult Coloring Books***

I’ve actually been looking for adult coloring books lately, when I happened to be contacted about them. 

Two lucky readers will win either a Stress Less Coloring – Flower Patters: 100+ Coloring Pages for Peace and Relaxation or Stress Less Coloring – Mandalas.



“League of Mortals” by Duncan Cross****

I recently reviewed Duncan Cross’s novel “League of Mortals”.  He has provided a coupon code – JD55B –for $2 off the book on Smashwords.  The code expires July 10, 2015.   


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Promo codes are yours to use. 

If you would like to enter to win the Scough, please post a comment in the comments below about why such a product would be helpful to you.

If you would like to enter to win the Make Great Light filter, please post a comment in the comments below and explain why the filter would be helpful to you.  You don’t need to have lupus, but should have some sort of light sensitivity. 

If you would like to enter to win one of the coloring books, please post a comment in the comments below about what you do to relieve stress, and how coloring might aid in that.

You can enter to win each of the giveaways, but please comment once for each.

If entering for more than one giveaway, please indicate your preference, as different winners will be chosen for each prize.

Entry will be open until July 17, 2015.  Winners will be notified in reply to their comment(s).

Disclosures:

* Scough provided me with two free samples to try out.

** Make Great Light offered to provide me with a free filter to try.  Since I was unable to accept this offer given that I am currently not exposed to fluorescent lights, they agreed to extend that offer to one of my readers. 

*** Adams Media provided me with four copies of some of their older coloring books for free, and are also planning to provide me with free copies of their two new coloring books once they are released.

**** Duncan provided me with a free copy of his book to read and review.  

33 comments:

  1. I love that coloring is becoming an adult stress relief trend! I have always found coloring with my patients (as a pedi OT) relaxing and I love that now there are books geared for adults! I would love to try them! Also, what a great idea for the Scough. I work in a hospital and it would be great to wear in the winter during flu season to protect against the many germs. I also wouldnt be scaring my kid patients away either by wearing a mask!

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    1. Thanks for entering! Sorry you didn't win the coloring book or the Scough.

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  2. Scough looks brilliant! I parted the crowds traveling by air a few months ago. I get treated with fear because I'm trying to protect myself from others who travel with germs! With multiple simultaneous immunocompromising treatments for Rheumatoid Disease, air travel (with recirculating cabin air) is nerve-wracking! When I do get a respiratory infection, it's a 2-month ordeal! #preachingtothechoir

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  3. I would love to try an adult coloring book. I need help relaxing at times and I need more things to keep me occupied when I can't be active. I have been having major financial issues, so I haven't been able to buy any and I don't have a printer at home to print out online pages. Being able to be creative is a wonderful outlet for me, but I am so limited between my physical abilities and financial limitations. Writing does help a lot, but I also feel the desire to create as well. I would love to win one of these, I think it's awesome you are doing this give away.

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  4. Coloring book: when I'm at home I pet my bunnies for stress relief. I used to be very into crafts but lately I have been too busy and gotten out of the habit. I would love to Chinese coloring box especially since I've seen the idea on social media a lot lately

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    1. Carly, Congratulations! You are the winner of one of the coloring books. Please e-mail me ASAP your full name and contact information to gettingclosertomyself@gmail.com, and I will put you in touch with the person from the company who will make sure you get your prize.

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  5. Scough: I have to take the subway to work now and there's always a lot of germs in the air. Last year I actually got walking pneumonia for the first time ever and I'm sure the Metro was to blame I have to take the subway to work now and there's always a lot of germs in the air. Last year I actually got walking pneumonia for the first time ever and I'm sure the Metro was to blame. I've considered wearing a traditional mask but always feel awkward

    [prefer coloring book]

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  6. That Scough is such a brilliant idea!! When I traveled to Africa last July, it would've seriously come in handy. Can't believe I've never heard of it?!?! It was a bit of a hassle and "embarrassment" to have to wear my ask so often. A scarf would be a much more natural way to protect myself!

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  7. I also love the idea of an adult coloring book. Talk about stress relief and an activity to pass the time -- especially during a flare. :) Thanks for these sweet giveaways Leslie!

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  8. I commented but it disappeared! Anyways I'd love the coloring books! It's like free OT!

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    1. Britta, Congratulations! You are the winner of one of the coloring books. Please e-mail me ASAP your full name and contact information to gettingclosertomyself@gmail.com, and I will put you in touch with the person from the company who will make sure you get your prize.

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  9. Scough is this super cool company out of Brooklyn. They’ve taken wearing a mask to a whole new level.Lyft download

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  10. I need a Scough ! What a brilliant idea !

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    1. Kathryn, Congratulations! You are the winner of the Scough. Please e-mail me ASAP your full name and contact information to gettingclosertomyself@gmail.com, and I will put you in touch with the person from the company who will make sure you get your prize.

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  11. Oh, those coloring books look like so much fun. Just me and my Sharpies, a cuppa and a coloring book. Sounds like a plan !

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  12. I have just started coloring and I find it a huge distraction and stress reliever. I am looking for cool coloring books - flower patterns, unicorns, mandalas, mermaids, forest scenes. I even found a Snoop Dog coloring page and a color by number Nikki Minaj, so yes, I'd love if you chose me for a coloring book. Happy to send you a photo of what I've done so far!

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    1. Carrie, thanks for entering! Sorry you didn't win the coloring book.

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    2. Hi Leslie. No problem. It's really nice of you to take the time to write to everyone who entered.

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  13. The Scough looks like it has many possibilities! Winter cold has begun to affect my lungs, so I often use my hand or scarf to cover my nose &and mouth. This looks much more stylish, tho!

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  14. I love being creative! It's a great mood lifter and helps me cope when my body decides it wants to rebel. Usually I draw new designs for my jewelry/chainmaille hobby. When I can, I sew, quilt, knit, crochet, and paint in al manner of mediums. But coloring has also been a constant companion. So glad adult coloring books are now being offered for sale!

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  15. My name is Joyce and I have degenerative bone disease and I also have arthritis and have had both for many years and they both are getting worse as time goes by. I don't get out of my home much but to go to the doctor. I have a kindle to read, watch movies, go online and play games on. I watch tv, I must admit that I still color in coloring books and keep them here for the grandkids. Coloring is fun and always has been. Anything I can do to keep my mind off of my pain is a blessing! I would love to win the coloring book and if there are books to read, I'd love that, too!God Bless you for what you are doing to help others! Thank you!

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  16. I am interested in the Make Great Light NaturaLux Fluorescent Light Filters**. I have cataracts in my eyes and have to avoid bright lights and wonder if this might be helpful for my cataracts. I am interested in trying them out to protect my eyes. Again, thank you for kindness! God bless you!

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    1. Joyce, Congratulations! You are the winner of the Make Great Light Filter. Please e-mail me ASAP your full name and contact information to gettingclosertomyself@gmail.com, and I will put you in touch with the person from the company who will make sure you get your prize.

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  17. I love to read and reading takes me away to another place. It calms me and takes me away from my pain. I am very interested in reading
    “League of Mortals” by Duncan Cross****.
    Reading is a wonderful thing. It takes you away from the world that you live in. You can be anyone and do anything,go anywhere and it takes your mind off of your pain. I love reading! It is so relaxing that I sometimes fall asleep while reading and wake up and start reading where I dozed off, lol. Thank you for the opportunity to try to win. God bless you!

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