When: Thursday, May 17, 7-8 p.m. ET

Where: The party will take place on Twitter, using the #Chopinspiration hashtag.

Who: The National Pork Board (@AllAboutPork) and The Motherhood (@theMotherhood) will be hosting.

Prizes:  Five prize packs will be given away throughout the hour, based on responses to trivia questions.  They will include $20 in pork coupons, a new Weber grill and other items to help unleash the power of the pork chop.

RSVP: Let us know if you’ll be there! Click this link and press the orange button at the top right that says “Count me in!” - http://twtvite.com/chopinspiration

The Fabulous Finds will now have a weekly segment on #1 CT Lifestyle show BetterCT , I’ve been a contributor for 2 1/2 years, I will be featuring products and services weekly as well as showcasing “6 Fab Deals” on my “Fab Deals” segments

In my live segments for BetterCT, I feature six Fab deals that are exclusive to our viewers for two days. (The Fab Deals will be mentioned on air and the information will all be listed on thefabulousfinds.com.) When I am not showcasing “Fab Deals” I showcase Local Businesses and Beyond that I feel are a Fabulous Find. My followers look for the next best thing and I am always on the hunt to find it and when I do I promote my findings all over the Internet and Television.

I’ve promoted World known brands and I’ve introduced my followers and friends to up and coming small Local businesses. It’s all about finding the hidden treasure and creating a fabulous buzz. Everyone loves a Deal,why not have The Fabulous Finds promote yours. Contact heather@thefabulousfinds.com for more information or to submit your product

We are excited to announce another fabulous giveaway!  Award-winning (and Connecticut based!) Civitello Biscotti is giving away (2) gift sets of 6 delicious biscotti mixes to a couple of our Fabulous Followers.  This is a great opportunity to try these addictive cookies and find your favorites from the 12 flavors, including orange almond anise, espresso chocolate chip hazelnut, banana chocolate chip, lemon ginger, and my personal fave, fig walnut.

To enter the contest, simply check out CivitelloBiscotti.com and “like” them on Facebook. The winners will be announced on Friday, April 20 and Friday, April 27^th.

 Leave a comment Below with:

“I Heart Civitello Biscotti”

Fabulous things for your feet

Wine gadgets

Coffee/Tea gadgets and must haves

Hot items under $50

Music/Entertainment must haves

Outdoor entertaining

Etsy finds

Pinterest tutorial websites

Best Apps

Fabulous Summer Finds

Summer Reads

Mother’s Day Gifts

Father’s Day Gifts

If you are in the mood for new shoes check out their line of French Soles. The leather feels like “buttah”! I also featured Jude Connelly’s Tunic holly Dress,Michael Simon sweater,Vineyard Vines Tie and Lissette pants that were worn by Kathy Lee and Hoda and featured on their show. I had to let CT viewers know that SBC stays ahead of the trends and always has the Best of the Best. Stay Tuned The Fabulous Finds now has a regular spot on Friday’s with BetterCT if you have a Fabulous Find or business and want to be on a #1 lifestyle TV show, Please contact me  heather@thefabulousfinds.com 

Biography:
In April of 2009 my husband and I moved from Pennsylvania to Fort Worth TX. It was such an exciting time for us, but on our trip down to our new home my Mom had called me and told me that my Dad was in the emergency room, and they had found cancer in his lungs. My whole world stopped. The doctors told us that he had a few months to live, which prompted me to move back home to be there with him, and to help my Mom. While I was at home, I had a lot of free time on my hands due to my Dad’s medicines helping to sleep much of the time. I found that I was becoming increasingly anxious and depressed facing my Dad’s illness, and the fact that I was losing him. And suddenly I had the urge to make jewelry. It just hit me. I cannot explain why or how. So my Mom and I hopped in the car and we went to the local craft store. And that’s where Release Me Creations began. I found that making jewelry helped to ease my stress and anxiety, and helped me to release all of the negativity and sadness I was experiencing. It quickly became a beautiful meditative process. And out of something sad and negative came something beautiful and uplifting.

My Dad passed away in January 2010. He was such a huge part of my life, and not a day goes by that I don’t miss him terribly. But I know he is proudly watching over me; I know he’s with me wherever I go. I feel so blessed with the continued growth of Release Me Creations. I recently gifted necklaces to Tori Spelling, and her two little girls, and am currently working on custom jewelry for Khloe Kardashian, which I am beyond excited about. These are opportunities afforded to be due to my membership with The Artisan Group. And I do believe I also have a guardian angel on my shoulder helping me along in my journey with the growth of my small business.

So when I’m not creating my jewelry pieces, you can find me kicking and punching people where I work…which is a martial arts school. I teach and train in Tae Kwon Do, Muay Thai Kickboxing, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and I absolutely love it! I am currently a Brown Belt in Tae Kwon Do, and expect to have my Black Belt in about 11 months.
I have a loving husband, and two puppies who I adore. They give me all of the love I could ever wish for.

Release Me Creations Website
http://www.releasemecreations.com

Release Me Create Blog
http://www.ReleaseMeCreate.blogspot.com

Etsy Shop
http://www.zen25.etsy.com

Twitter
http://www.twitter.com/releasemecreate

Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/releasemecreations

GIVEAWAY RULES:

Please follow Release Me Creations. Leave a comment below telling me what you love about Maureen’s site. Winner chosen on Friday…

Bring a Friend to The Fabulous Finds site and leave a comment get 2 entries

Follow us both on FB and leave us a message get 5 entries

Send your friends to our Facebook pages and have them leave a comment get 10 entries

Follow all above plus add a link on your  FB and Twitter accounts gets you 15 entries

GOOD LUCK!

Review by: Lesley Nosal

There is one day each month that I just can’t wait to get home and open my mailbox—Birchbox Day!   Jus imagine how much fun it is to open your mailbox and instead of a pile of bills and solicitations for a basement makeover, you find a beautiful fuchsia box, brimming with a trove of little treasures—a little gift just for you!   Seriously, I don’t make it up the driveway half the time because I can’t wait to open it up and see what’s inside!

So what’s the buzz?  Each month, the Birchbox arrives with 4-6 deluxe beauty samples that are personally curated based on a profile you create online. Sometimes the products are new and trendy (neon orange nail polish!), some cult favorites–but always fabulous!   Some examples of products include Benefit cosmetics new Poreless Refiner, Joeur Luminizing Moisture Tint, Kate Spade perfume…so it’s the perfect way to try new products that are suited to you.  Not to mention, they are the ideal size for travel or throwing in your purse…and also so much fun to “play with” when and if you finally do get up the driveway and into the house!

Birchbox is $10 each month (including shipping) and is automatically charged to your card.  It can also be given as a gift, and they frequently have special editions for holidays or for the man in your life.  Perhaps best of all-you can buy all of the featured products on their website and earn points for extra gifts and products.

www.birchbox.com