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SONIC has a treat without any tricks

How about a Halloween treat without any tricks?

Sonic has the Halloween treat for you. It's their famous, golden Corn Dog. And tonight, it's only 50¢.

That's right, drive in from 5 to 10 p.m. on Halloween night to get in on this scary good deal.

See you there.

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Free Bath & Body Antibacterial PocketBac Hand Gel with any purchase

You can get a free Antibacterial Pocketbac Hand Gel with any purchase from Bath and Body Works.

No minimum purchase is required.

This coupon is good through November 1.

This is a $1.50 value.

Thanks to Kansas City Penny Pinchin Mama  for this tip.

Save 50% at Payless Shoesource with coupon, but hurry ends Friday

Coupon In store only, ends October 30
Thanks to Peanut Butter and Pickle Reviews for the information about this savings.

Creepiest Cribs decoration contest wins $100 gift certificate from Party City

If your place is haunted, ghostly, batty, ghoulish or the Creepiest Crib? If it is you may want to enter a contest for a chance to win a $100 Party City gift certificate.

Grand Prize

• Upload a photo that shows off your spooktacular Halloween decorating skills. It could be your home, office, room or any other place you’ve decked out with Halloween trimmings.
• Facebook users will vote for their favorites, and the photo that receive the most votes will win a $100 Party City gift certificate!

2nd Prize

• First runner up will win a $50 gift certificate to Party City.

3rd Prize

• Second runner up will win a $25 gift certificate to Party City.

The contest ends November 06, at 11:59 pm Pacific time.

PHASE ONE

• Submit Your Entry
• Oct 20 to Nov 6

PHASE TWO

• Public Vote
• Oct 20 to Nov 6

PHASE THREE

• Winners Announced on Nov 6

There are only 43 entries so far.

Party City stores are a great place to find party supplies and costumes for Halloween.

Full disclosure: These are my own opinions and I have not been paid, nor given anything in return for this story.

Halloween flashlights recalled by Target due to burn hazard; Sony recalls AC adapters due to shock hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Target, announced a voluntary recall of Halloween flashlights.

• Name of Product: Halloween Flashlights
• Units: About 610,000 Importer: Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
• Manufacturer: DGI LLC, of Warren, N.J. and Tien Hsing, of Wanchai, Hong Kong Hazard: The flashlights can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received eight reports of flashlights overheating and melting, including one report of burns to the hand.
• Description: This recall involves two types of Halloween-themed flashlights: the mini flashlights and flashlights sold with stencils. Mini Flashlights - The mini flashlights have a key ring extending from the bottom and were sold in a pack of three colors: orange, green and black. The orange and purple packaging has "Mini Flashlights (3 Pack)" printed on the front and "DGI", "Made in China" and "DPCI# 234-02-1813" printed on the back. Standard Size Flashlights - Also included in the recall are standard sized flashlights with a black handle and an orange top. The flashlights were sold with six stencils in various colors and images: a pumpkin, ghost, spider, cat, witch and skull & cross-bones. "Flashlight with Stencil" is printed on the front and "Tien Hsing," "Made in China" and "234 02 1838" is printed on the back of the packaging.
• Sold exclusively at: Target stores nationwide from August 2009 through September 2009 for $1 for the mini flashlights and $2.50 for the flashlights with stencils.
• Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumer should immediately stop using the flashlights and return the product to any Target store for a full refund.
• Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site.

CPSC and Sony recalls computer AC adapters due to shock hazard 

• Name of Product: Sony VAIO Computer AC Adapters
• Units: About 69,000
• Manufacturer: Sony Electronics Inc. of San Diego, Calif.
• Hazard: Insulation inside the AC adapter can fail over time, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
• Incidents/Injuries: Sony has received four reports of adapters short circuiting. No incidents occurred in the United States. No injuries have been reported.
• Description: The recalled AC adapter model is the Sony VGP-AC19V17, which was supplied for use with the following
• Sony products: Product Types Using the AC Adapters Product Models Using the AC Adapters All-in-one VAIO Desktop Computers VGC-LT series and VGC-JS2 series VAIO Docking Stations VGP-PRBX1 and VGP-PRFE1
• Sold at: The SonyStyle stores and Web site, authorized electronics retailers and authorized business- to- business dealers nationwide from September 2005 through October 2009 for between $900 and $3300 for desktop computers and $250 and $300 for docking stations.
• Manufactured in: China
• Remedy: Consumers should turn off their computer, unplug it and stop using the recalled AC adapters immediately and contact Sony to arrange for a free replacement of the affected AC adapter.
• Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Sony toll-free at (877) 361-4481 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site.

'CPSC 2.0' Launches Product Safety Agency into Social Media

• Learn more at http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09346.html 
• Visit our new blog, OnSafety at www.cpsc.gov/onsafety
• See our videos on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/uscpsc
• Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/OnSafety
• See our photos on Flickr at http://www.flickr.com/photos/uscpsc
• The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard.

CPSC issues four safety recalls‏

Consumer Product Safety Commission issues four recalls due to safety issues.

1. Belkin International Inc. is recalling the SurgeMaster Surge Protectors due to a shock hazard.
2. Risk of strangulation prompts recall to repair IKEA roller blinds http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10022.html3.
3. Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Whole Space; Sold Exclusively by Hanover Direct/Domestications http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10023.html4.
4. Near Strangulation of Children Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Louis Hornick & Co.; Sold Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10025.html.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, issues recall of SurgeMaster Surge Protectors.

• SurgeMaster Surge Protectors  
• Units: About 68,700
• Importer: Belkin International Inc., of Compton, Calif.
• Hazard: The molding of the plastic 360 degree rotating plug, which allows for easy cord movement, can crack or detach from the plug assembly, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
• Incidents/Injuries: Belkin has received seven consumer complaints about cracking of the plug molding. No injuries were reported.
• Description: This recall involves the SurgeMaster Surge Protector, models F9G930-10, F9G930v10, F9G930-10-W and F9G930-10-SN, all manufactured in 2003. The model number and date of manufacture are located on the underside of the unit. Grey models F9G930-10-GRY and F9G930fc10G-CL are not a part of this recall.
• Sold by: Independent distributors nationwide and the internet by www.belkin.com from September 2003 through December 2007 for about $50.
• Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using these power strips immediately and contact Belkin for a new replacement unit.
• Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Belkin toll-free at 800-952-1465 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site.

CPSC recalls IKEA roller blinds.

• Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair IKEA Roller Blinds
• Name of Product: ISDANS, TUPPLUR, and ENJE Roller Blinds Units: About 533,000
• Distributor: IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.
• Hazard: Strangulations can occur if the blind's looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or the floor with the tension device provided and a child's neck becomes entangled in the free-standing loop.
• Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
• Description: This recall involves all ISDANS, TUPPLUR and ENJE roller blinds. These blinds are made of a solid or sheer fabric, measuring 24" to 79" wide, and have a metal top rail and a bead chain. ENJE has a glued label on the wall fitting showing the IKEA logotype, article number, 5-digit supplier number, four digit date stamp (YYWW) and "Made in Taiwan". The roller blinds have an orange warning label attached at the base of the blind that is marked with AA-136800-3.
• Sold at: IKEA stores nationwide from July 2005 through July 2009 for between $10 and $55. Manufactured in: Taiwan and France
• Remedy: Consumers should immediately check the recalled roller blinds to make sure the tension device provided is attached to the bead chain and installed into the wall or floor. If not attached, consumers should immediately stop using the roller blinds and contact IKEA or visit their local IKEA store to receive a free repair kit. The repair kits for the roller blinds will be available the second week of November. If the consumer has difficulty installing the tension device, contact IKEA for additional information.
• Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site. 

Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls Roman Shades by Whole Space

• Name of Product: Faux Suede Roman Shades
• Units: About 90,000 Importer: Hanover Direct Inc., (also known as Domestications) of Weehawken, N.J. Manufacturer: Whole Space Industries LTD, of Centereach, N.Y.
• Hazard: Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.
• Incidents/Injuries: In March 2008, a 2-year-old boy from Ocean View, Delaware climbed up on a toy chest to look out of a window and became entangled in the inner cords of the Roman shade. His parents removed the cord which left a temporary red mark around his neck. No permanent injuries were sustained.
• Description: This recall involves all Faux Suede room darkening Roman shades with style number 12810A. The shades were sold in Ivory, Taupe, Gold, Plum, Wine Red, Midnight Blue, Moss Green and Dark Brown and have a head rail that measures 23, 27, 31, 35, 39 43 or 48 inches. The shades have a sticker on the head rail with the letters "WS" and "style 12810A" is printed on the packaging box.
• Sold at: Hanover Direct/Domestications via internet and through catalog sales nationwide from January 2004 through December 2008 for between $20 and $40.
• Manufactured in: China
• Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and contact Hanover Direct/Domestications for a free retrofit kit that removes both the operating cords and the exposed inner cords from the shades.
• Consumer Contact: For information, contact Hanover Direct/Domestications toll-free at (800) 524-0597 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET daily, or visit the firm's Web site.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls Dublin Energy Solution Roman Shades

• Name of Product: Dublin Energy Solution Roman Shades
• Units: About 364,000 Importer: Louis Hornick & Co. Inc., of New York, N.Y.
• Retailer: Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., of Union, N.J.
• Hazard: Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.
• Incidents/Injuries: There have been two reports of children becoming entangled in the exposed inner cord on the back of the shade. In July 2008, while in his crib, a 20-month-old boy became entangled in the inner cord from a roman shade. His grandfather responded to the child's cries and removed the cord that left a red mark on the right side of his neck. In April 2009, the mother of a 3-year-old boy found her crying son with a cord mark that ran ear to ear on the front of his neck. The boy was able to free himself after becoming entangled in the inner cord. No permanent injuries were sustained in these incidents.
• Description: This recall includes all sizes and colors of Dublin Energy Solution Roman Shades sold by Bed Bath & Beyond with exposed inner cords on the back. Colors include navy, chocolate, khaki and cream. On the backside of the head rail, a small orange, black and white warning label sticker in English and Spanish which read in part, "Cords and bead chains can loop around child's neck and STRANGLE. Always keep cords ...to get to cords."
• Sold at: Bed Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and on-line from August 2007 through September 2009 for between $40 and $130.
• Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Roman shades and contact Louis Hornick & Company to receive a free repair kit. The repair kit will be available by the end of November.
• Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Louis Hornick & Company toll-free at (800) 517-3612 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET daily, or visit the firm's Web site.

'CPSC 2.0' Launches Product Safety Agency into Social Media
Learn more at http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09346.html
Visit CPSC new blog, OnSafety at www.cpsc.gov/onsafety
See CPSC videos on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/uscpsc
Follow CPSC on Twitter at http://twitter.com/OnSafety

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Michael Jackson was the biggest pop star of the '80s, and one of the most popular artists of all time.

He could command an audience with his voice and his dance moves on stage.

His 1982 blockbuster Thriller became the biggest-selling album of all time. He was an icon bigger than life, earning him the name King of Pop.

Rewards "R" Us member shopping night with more than $730 coupon savings

Wednesday from 5 to 9 p.m., Rewards "R" Us members can save $730 in coupon savings.

You can get free gift cards when you buy Huggies or  Enfamil powder formula.

There are savings throughout Babies "R" Us, including strollers, booster seats, infant gates, mattresses and clothing.

At Toys R Us, you can save up to 50% off on toys such as Terminator action figures, role play and  accessories, prices are on sale for $3.49 to $16.49 each.

Movies are 50% off, including Hannah Montana, Jonas Brothers, Monsters vs. Aliens & Transformers - 2 movies sale are on sale for $9.99 each, they were $19.99 each.

 All wood gym sets and Little Tikes playhouses are 20% off.

Rewards"R"Us members earn $5 "R"Us dollars for every $150 in qualifying purchases, during select promotional periods. The current promotion period ends October 31.

Other Rewards R Us privileges include;

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Million Baby Crawl says no to toxic chemicals in household products; Demands change in Washington

Babies everywhere are joining The Million Baby Crawl to Washington D.C., to demand toxic chemical policy reform from Congress.

The Million Baby Crawl is babies saying no to toxic chemicals found in household products. Join the crawl and help Seventh Generation, maker of naturally safe and effective household products.

Join the crawl. You can create a crawler. Give a soapbox speech to go with the baby. Get supporters. And enter the sweepstakes.

Join The Million Baby Crawl Sweepstakes. It's your chance to be a part of history. Five lucky winners and their families will be selected to go to Washington, D.C., in January, as the toxic reform legislation is presented to Congress, and will help safeguard the next seven generations.

You can increase your chance of winning. For each supporter that you gain for your crawler, you will receive one additional entry, up to 50, into the sweepstakes. Share you crawler among friends and ask for their support.

Winners will receive:

• Inclusion in Million Baby Crawl culmination event
• Roundtrip airfare for four
• 2 nights/3 days hotel accommodations
• Ground transportation
• A $500 American Express Gift Card

The date is still being finalized.

Seventh Generation helps protect our homes by formulating products that are safe for the environment and by disclosing ingredients on our labels. But dangerous chemicals still lurk in our homes, in many of the products we use every day.

Exposure to chemicals can cause serious health problems, especially to our children.

The federal law that should protect us from health-harming chemicals isn’t working. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has required safety testing on only 200 of more than 80,000 chemicals on the market since 1976. Stronger chemical laws are needed to keep our families safe and healthy.

A new law should:

• Take quick action on the most dangerous chemicals.
• Require full information on the health and environmental hazards associated with all chemicals.
• Protect all people and vulnerable groups - including children and pregnant women – using the best science.

To help turn a new bill into law, a partnership has been formed between Seventh Generation, Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families, a diverse nationwide coalition comprised of environmental groups, health professionals and others working to pass smart federal policies that protect us from toxic chemicals.

You are needed too. There are 5,706 crawlers so far and the goal is 1 million.

• Join the Million Baby Crawl.
• Learn more about Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families, and email Congress to let them know you think it’s time to update the law governing toxic chemicals.
• Learn more about safe products with Seventh Generation's Label Reading Guide.
  

I joined the crawl with baby Kristen. I hope you will join me or support me. We must save our children.

KFC is giving one free piece of grilled chicken away Monday, October 26

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Become a fan of Dean’s® Dip on Facebook for a chance to win a $300 Visa

Calling all fans. The countdown to Dipstakes™ is on.

For a chance to win a pre-game party prize you must become a fan of Dipstakes™ on Facebook before Tuesday, October 27.

Become a fan now to be entered into the Dipstakes™ pre-game sweepstakes.

If you become a fan of Dean’s® Dip on Facebook you'll have a chance to win a $300 Visa gift card.

Then you’ll be the first to know when the DIPSTAKES™ launches, and more prizes like tailgating gear, sports equipment and BBQ grills will be given away weekly, with a grand prize - a home entertainment system - is given away in January.

So far Dipstakes™ has 596 fans.

No purchase is necessary to enter or to win. This sweepstakes ends October 26.

You could win pizza for a year, or Domino's gift cards $20 up to $100

Customers are the winners during Domino's Pizza Customer Appreciation Week.

This week, Domino’s is thanking its customers with a carryout deal, a large one-topping pizza with extra cheese for $5.99.

Nearly 5,000 Domino’s Pizza stores across the nation will be distributing “trunk carryout capacity” flyers telling you how many pizzas you can expect to bring home in the trunk of your vehicle. Domino’s flyers tell you your trunk has a carryout capacity of 51 large pizzas in a sub-compact, 88 large pizzas in a sedan and 149 large pizzas in an SUV.

Domino’s daily limit of pizza per person this week is 256, so it created one flyer with that magic number on it. The flyer will be randomly placed on a vehicle windshield near one of the participating U.S. Domino’s Pizza locations. The person who finds this flyer will receive free Domino’s pizza for a year.

Domino’s is also celebrating a $5.99 carryout deal on Twitter. For every 599 new followers on Domino’s, it is giving away gift cards. Starting with five $20 gift cards, Domino’s will randomly select winners from all of its Twitter followers. The gift card amount increases with every 599th new follower, culminating with a $100 gift card.

The first Twitter drawing will occur when the number increases by 599. Drawings will be based on a random selection of Domino’s followers.

This special ends on October 25.

Free Pizza Winner Rules:

Winning customer with flyer 256 should contact Domino’s Pizza at pr@dominos.com or call (734) 930-3274 by 12:01 p.m. Eastern time November 2, 2009.The winner will receive a $450 Domino’s Pizza gift certificate.

Twitter Rules
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Ends 11:59 p.m. ET October 25, 2009 or when supply of prizes have been exhausted, whichever is sooner. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. states and District of Columbia, 18 or older. Void where prohibited. Eligibility: All Twitter followers of Domino’s Pizza at the time of each drawing(s) are eligible. One prize per person.

Prizes are subject to verification of eligibility and compliance with these Official Rules. Approximate Retail Value of all prizes: $500. Odds of winning depend on the number of participants. Prizes are not transferable, substitutable or redeemable for cash. 

Join Shaq Give Back to help needy tots

The 2009 Toys“R”Us campaign benefiting the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation is officially underway.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are currently more than 14 million children living in poverty in the United States, an increase of nearly one million kids since last year. That makes the need greater this year.

Toys "R" Us has joined with four-time NBA Champion Shaquille O’Neal to create a holiday slam dunk for children in need, according to the Toys "R" Us Facebook page.

The partnership with O’Neal was inspired by his annual visits to Toys“R”Us stores on Christmas Eve to purchase toys for children in need. His 15-year history of buying and distributing toys to underprivileged children earned him the name, “Shaq-A-Claus.” He will continue his surprise visits to Toys“R”Us stores in the coming months to shop for needy children and encourage customers to also give back.

Giving to kids is something we all should do if we can. New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us stores nationwide today through Sunday, December 6. All toy donations will remain in the communities where they are donated, making this a local program.

Cash donations will be collected through Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24, at Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us stores nationwide, and online at Toysrus.com/ToysforTots.  Amount-to-date raised through Facebook is $1,941.00.

"R" Us customers can "Join Shaq Give Back" by donating toys and cash in Toys "R" Us and Babies "R" Us stores, and by joining the company's official Facebook fan pages. Toys "R" Us will donate $1 worth of toys to Toys for Tots for everyone who becomes Facebook fans at Toys "R" Us or Babies "R" Us.

"I'm really just a big kid myself, and I can't imagine a child going without a toy to unwrap during the holidays," said Shaquille O'Neal in a press release. "Toys are magical for kids! My life was transformed one Christmas morning when, as a boy, I received an autographed Dr. J basketball from Toys"R"Us. With millions children living in poverty in this country, I urge everyone to 'Join Shaq Give Back' this holiday season."

"Toys"R"Us and Shaquille O'Neal have a shared love of all kids, and we are delighted that he has joined us to help children in need this holiday season," Jerry Storch, Chairman and CEO, Toys"R"Us, Inc. said in a press release.

The official Toys"R"Us Facebook fan page has a Shaq-A-Claus-themed redesign. Shaq-A-Claus is featured in a video and the site will have messages from O'Neal's official Twitter feed, @THE_REAL_SHAQ, along with the "Legend of Shaq-A-Claus."

"We encourage Toys"R"Us and Babies"R"Us customers to 'Join Shaq' and help Toys for Tots deliver more toys than ever before to those children who need it most," said Lt. General Pete Osman, USMC (Ret), President and CEO, Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.

The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation is a not for profit organization that provides an annual Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. Toys for Tots provides joy and a message of hope to economically disadvantaged children through the gift of a new toy during the holiday season - a positive memory they will cherish for a lifetime. In 2008, Marines distributed gifts to 7.6 million children in over 620 communities nationwide.

THE LEGEND OF SHAQ-A-CLAUS
'Twas right around Christmas, nearly 15 years ago
When along came a champion - seven feet, head to toe.
Eager to give, and to further a cause,
Kids in need would soon know him as Shaq-A-Claus.
With a size 23 shoe, and even larger a heart,
Shaq planned to help kids, but where would he start?
'At The World's Greatest Toy Store™ - of course!' he thought,
'I'll give mountains of toys... more than anyone's bought!'
And so he did shop at Orlando's Toys"R"Us store,
He bought basketballs, trains, dolls and much more.
Meanwhile, nearby children snuggled, tucked in their beds,
With dreams of unwrapping presents filling their heads.
Little did they know, wishes would soon come true,
Shaq-A-Claus began wrapping, and packing toys, too.
Once his big truck was filled, he was ready indeed,
He set off to a shelter - home to children in need.
The door swung open and to the children's surprise,
Was a mighty tall man with a bag of gifts twice his size!
The kids' eyes were glowing, they had grins ear-to-ear,
Joy lit their faces at the sight of such cheer.
A cute doll for Lucy, a cool train for Drew,
A basketball for John, and one for Phil, too.
But it was more than the presents that made the kids smile,
He made them feel special, extra loved, all the while.
Since then, Shaq-A-Claus has visited needy kids every season,
Now he's joining Toys"R"Us to help Toys for Tots. Here's the reason.
Together, their goal is to collect millions of toys,
And make the holidays merry for countless young girls and boys.

GlōMinerals wanted fans, so they offered free eyeshadow, and the fans came, and they haven't stopped coming

GlōMinerals on Facebook says, "And (drum roll please) here it is! Our absolutely Facebook - exclusive giveaway just for you and all of the friends that you get to become fans in the next two weeks! Check out the "get Loose!" tab for more info and look for a message with all of the details coming oh so soon... The two weeks starts now!

That was dated October 12.

Then on October 14 GlōMinerals said, "Keep it up, fans! If you do, we'll get you all a beautiful GloLoose eyeshadow absolutely free! GloSkincare - GloLoose eyeshadow."

Well, they may regret their words.

Several sites, including iMommies and Freebies 4 Mom, put out the word on their blogs that if you become of fan of GlōMinerals on Facebook you will receive a free GloLoose eyeshadow if it reached 1,800 fans by October 26.

GlōMinerals recently said, "WOW! We are blown away by all of our new fans today!!! ♥ Needless to say we've reached our goal of doubling our fans, by far :) Welcome to all our new fans, we just know you're going to LOVE GlōMinerals. Stay tuned for a link with information on getting your free eyeshadow, which will appear on our page next week.

GlōSkincare is an online source for skincare and mineral makeup products featuring an entire Glo product line, including GlōMinerals, GloTherapeutics and GloSpa. It claims to have the products you need to maintain firm healthy skin.

GlōMinerals is created and distributed by GloProfessional, and claims to offer skin

"nurturing makeup for beauty with a higher purpose".

"Advanced formulations combine pharmaceutical-grade ingredients, natural high-pigment minerals and the power of antioxidants," the site says. "The result is clinically advanced makeup that covers and helps correct and protect."

Products include pressed powder and liquid foundation, blush, bronzer, eyeshadow, mascara, pencil and cream eyeliner, brow enhancement products, lipstick, glosses, pencils and more.

 GlōMinerals offers innovative products in combination with a color palette rich with the hottest hues and timeless color classics. Its mission is to deliver unsurpassed coverage, broad spectrum UV protection and helps combat free radical damage.

GlōMinerals claims its clinical makeup line is embraced by plastic surgeons, and leading skincare professionals in the United States and abroad.

"Perfect skin isn't a matter of luck, it's a matter of science", it says.

Its latest Facebook update says, "To recap, don't fret if you haven't gotten your update yet. We'll send a new one first thing in the morning. We can't wait for you to get your Glo!"

So far GlōMinerals fan base has grown to 15,766 fans and rising by the minute.