I’m BA-ACK!
A few months ago, I took a moment to thank my readers for being such a supportive, awesome bunch. As you know, I make it my mandate to respond to every single comment that is left on my site. Sometimes you’ll catch me right away; other times, it may take a day or two for me to find a moment to circle back. (And lately, I’ve been catching up on comments a week late – I’m so sorry! But it’s been a crazy season.)
Regardless, I always love to reply to friends who have taken a moment to share their feedback, experiences, tips and thoughts with me. Back in May, I promised y’all that I would be back later in the year. And here I am! This time, I’ve teamed up with Marcelle, Canadian women’s trustworthy beauty partner for 80 years. Marcelle is the cosmetics and skin care brand that offers every woman high quality, effective and affordable products. Hypoallergenic and perfume-free; women of all ages believe in Marcelle products.
Thank you Tricha, Judy C, nicolthepickle, Flora M, Chandra, Heidi C, Darlene Schuller and Florence C!
I’d love to send you each a special little thank you gift; Marcelle Xtension Plus Mascara, the 2013 Elle Canada Grand Prix Beauty Award winner for “Best Mascara Under $20”, as well as a Marcelle Rouge Xpression Lipstick.
Xtension Plus Mascara
Give your lashes extra length and curl with the Xtension Plus Mascara. The formula and brush curl, define and separate lashes while minimizing clumps. An innovative and specifically designed soft polymer brush that offers a side with a row of longer bristles. This extra-long row of bristles reaches even the shortest lashes and stretches them from root to tip to reach their maximum lengthening potential for a lash-extension look without adding extensions. The tapered brush tip is perfect to achieve definition and get to those hard to reach lashes. Removes easily with any Marcelle eye make-up remover.
Rouge Xpression Lipstick
The twelve new Rouge Xpression Lipstick hues, all of them abundantly pigmented, give the pout intense coloration and luminous cream finish. The avocado oil, rich in Omega-6, offers excellent healing qualities and prevents chapped lips. Its phytosterols reinforce the lipidic barrier and contribute to restore hydration in the lips, keeping them supple and soft – a real delight! Its velvety and creamy formula, not sticky at all, procures absolute comfort in lavish, opaque hues. Vitamins C and E enrich this lipstick with their antioxidant properties while Maxi-Lip, an oligopeptide complex, delivers a plumping effect.
And, in the spirit of the holidays, I’ve teamed up with Marcelle for a special giveaway for all my readers!
FIFTEEN (yes, 15!) readers will win TWO Marcelle gift bundles pictured above; one for you, and one for you to #MarcellePayitForward this holiday season. Gift the second bundle to a teacher, a sister, a friend… it’s up to you! The total value for each gift bag is $24.45.
To enter, simply fill the form below with your qualifying entries. I’ll draw for 15 winners on December 13th. Special thanks to Marcelle for partnering with me, and good luck!
I will pay if forward to my sister-in-law.
my mom
Lena, I am so deeply moved, I don’t know what to say. Thank you, for keeping real Miss Beautiful <3
I pay it forward in several ways, I buy random coffees, offer up change to a stranger at the grocery store. This year, we are donating a ton of toys/beauty products/household items etc that we have purchased at amazing prices and some prizes from contests I won… all in memory of my grandson Mayson,..
Thanks so much Lena. You have made my day. If I win the Marcelle gift bundles, I would pay it forward to my BFF Suzana.
I volunteer every Wednesday evening, and some Fridays as well. I also buy coffee for people at Tim Horton’s sometimes.
Wow, thank you Lena. I feel so special.
Thank you so much Lena! This is so sweet of you. I ♥ your blog!
my one and only sister!
I would pay it forward with both if I won. I have two friends that are having trouble making ends meet right now and they don’t have any spare money for little treats like this so they would get them! Love to pay it forward and I do it all the time when I can!
I would pay it forward to my mom
I would pay it forward to my friend
I’d have to surprise my neighbour with this <3
I would pay it forward to my sis in law!
my sister I love her so much.
My sister
I would gift this to my sister.
i would pay it forward to my mom!
I think I’ll send one to my mom and one to my god mother, but that will depend on the colors.
I will pay ot forward to my bestie.
I would definitely gift my mom!
Definitely my mom!
I would pay it forward to my mother.
I would pay it forward to my bestie.
I would pay it forward to my sons’ girlfriend.
Thank you SO much Lena !! This was a nice surprise for me, and just in time for my birthday LOL !
I would pay the Marcelle gift pack forward to my daughter :o) She needs a pick-me-up after the year she has been through :o)
OH – just noticed an error on the contest form – you have “Tweet About the Giveaway” in there twice …
My best friend Evelyn
Thank you for this! I would pay it forward to my best friend
I would pay it forward to my best friend :)
My best friend.
I will pay it forward to my sister
I would pay it forward to my bff.
To a random stranger.
I’d love to pay it forward to my Mama! :) She’s always been sooo supportive of me! Thanks for the great giveaway, and congrats to your readers! You’re so sweet!
my grandma
I will pay it forward to my sister
I will pay it forward to my daughter…15!! Impressive Lena and Marcelle, thank you :)
I would #PayIt Forward to my sister. Thank you Lena, this is so nice!
would pay it forward to my sister who does so much for my kids, she is the best aunt ever
What a fantastic post Lena. I love that you take the time to reply to all your comments. As a reader, it’s refreshing to know that a blogger cares that you visit and welcomes your feedback. You are a rare gem! PS. When you’re too famous to reply to all your own comments can I please send you my resume? Haha
thanks Lena very sweet and kind of you to think of me I feel very special.
Thanks Lena – I will pay it forward to my sister.
That was so nice of you!
I’d would like to #MarcellePayitForward to my best friend Veronica.
I would #MarcellePayitForward to my sister! :)
My Mom! #MarcellePayitForward
My aunt, she does so much for everyone
What beautiful Marcelle gift bundles! I’d pay it forward with one to my mom who always does so much for my family (and me!) way too often. I would also gift the second one to my SIL’s mom who is finishing her cancer treatments and would love this “pick me up”.
I would pay it forward to my best friend
thanks
Lovely gift bundles! I would pay it forward to my daughter who is working so hard at school!
My mom
I will #MarcellePayitForward to my mom!
I would pay forward to my daughter.
My mom!
i would pay it forward to my best friend up north, this would be a huge treat for her
My daughter, she could use a lift of spirits, or something to treat herself, she is always giving to others
My sons girlfriend! She needs Marcelle as she landed a job at a bank! Kudos to her!
Thank you for the shout-out! I am a huge fan and will continue to be! I will share with my sister-in-law!
I will pay it forward to my mom, she’s the best!
I would share it with my sister!
my mommie <3
I would pay if forward to a good friend
I would pay it forward to my sister. I love Marcelle products. I’ve been using them since I was a teenager in the 90’s.
I would pay it forward to my little sister. She’s in Beauty school.. so I’m hoping for some pay it back in hair styling lol
I have bought some extra lights to donate to children this year.
My best friend!
I would pay it forward to my mother
my best friend
To my mom!
I will pay it forward to my new friend who is having a hard time this time of year.
I would pay it forward to my BFF, makeup junkie
I would pay it forward to my cousin that just turned 40 years young in November. We are like sisters, close in age (I’m a year older) and we both have awesome family genes ;)
To my mom of course! :)
My sister.
I’d pay it forward to my mom!
my daughter
I will pay it forward to my daughter-in-law.
I will pay it forward to my wife of course..lol
I’d gift it to either my mother in law or my grandpa’s ‘special friend’ :)
My mom
My coworker
My teenage daughter
I’d pay it forward to my mom!
My motherin law :)
I think I would give it to my son’s 1st grade teacher :)
my neighbor
I would gift it to my mom!
My sister
To my mom!
My mom. :)
I will pay it forward to my daughter.
my mom
I would pay it forward to my next door neighbour who lost her husband this summer.
My sister in law.
my sister
I WOULD TO GIVE THIS BASKET TO MY SISTER.
I would pay it forward to my brother’s girlfriend!
My sister!
My mother.
one of the local women’s shelters. thanks
my best friend – she has a 1.5 yr old and would love some new products to make her feel super special and extra pretty! :)
my sister
my mother
A good friend! Karla Sceviour
My cousin,…she loves Marcelle!
my daughter’s boyfriends mom, she’s on disability
my daughter
My sister!
I will pay it forward to my niece Amy!
I will #MarcellePayitForward to my sister!
I will #MarcellePayitForward to my sister :)
my sister
My co-worker – she’s made life so much fun!
I would share with one of my sisters!
I’d gift the other to my sister!
would give one to my daughter
I will pay it forward to my BFF Diane
I would pay it forward to my amazing nanny!
I would give the other marcelle set to my mom!
I would pay it forward to my daughter…but I also pay it forward to strangers in the grocery store (gave an older couple some of my coupons yesterday while shopping) I donate to the Infant Food Bank because most people don’t even realize there is one as well as to our regular food bank.
I would pay it forward to my friend Heather <3
A friend
I would pay it forward to my friend, Stacey!
My sister
My parents
I really enjoy these pay it forward giveaways. I would share mine with my future daughter-in-law who just finished putting herself through University and is focusing on paying off her student loan.
My sister!
I would play it forward to my daughter Stacey. Thanks Marcelle
I would play it forward to my daughter – Lauren
I would pay it forward to a co worker Kel
Definitely my Mom!
My daughter!
my daughter :)
My mom oh so deserves this!
my daughter,thanks for the give away
Stocking stuffer for my daughter
I love opportunities to pay it forward, especially this time of year. Happy Holidays!
i assist my friend making up gift bags for 2 battered Women’s shelters here in BC. So that’s where I would be paying this forward to :)
I would share with my best friend. What a great giveaway!
My daughter – who is also my clutter-organizer….
I would pay it forward t a woman at our local shelter for victims of domestic abuse, I think it would do the most good there!
My sister
My sister!
I will pay it forward with both of them. One to my mom and one to my sister. I wouldn’t be able to choose between them so they would both get one.
i will be paying it forward to my mother in law
Pay it forward to My daughter, I love this concept. It feels good to make someone else s day.
my friend Wendy
I would pay this forward to my daughter :D
I would pay it forward to my mom , she loves Marcelle products !
I would actually pay it forward double, don’t wear makeup so would be one to my sister and one to my sister in law!
I would give it to a good friend who has helped me out a lot over the past few years
My son’s teacher. She is an amazing person
I would pay it forward to my mom
I would give it to my friend Rachael.
My wonderful sister
my grandaughter Mia…she is just getting into makeup
my daughter and daughter-in-law
Both packages will go to my daughters
It may sound funny, but my letter carrier! She would be so happy to have this!
My Mum!
Well I’ll have to enter for my wife….but she doesn’t need it she is beautiful the way she is! :-P
Of course, I’ll Pay if forward on facebook at “Moncton Paying it forward”. A group I belong to that helps people that can use anything at all.
My bff, she has always been there for me.
I would #MarcellePayItForward to our local women’s shelter.
I will pay if forward to my sister
My mom!! :)
i will #payitforward to my mom!!!
I will #payitforward to my daughter
My best friend!
love it.. thx for the change to win
My sister Bonny would be the lucky recepiant
…One of my sisters…But which one?
My bf’s Mom.
Probably my mom!
a friend
My friend
to my Snuggle Bunny(TM)
My bestfriend!!!
My mother and sister , they are both present and important in my life
My mom!
will be giving to a good friend
I would give it to my sister , she just cant afford to treat herself with new makeup.
Should I win I will be ‘paying it forward’ to a close neighbor who has fallen on hard times this season, and need a pick-me-up!
I’d make a sport of it and seek out a Mom in the mall or grocery store dragging kids in tow and looking like she could use some pampering and a random act of kindness.
Definitely our neighbor, we love her!
my sister
My sister!
I would pay it forward to my amazing Mom
My mom<3
My mom for sure
Definitely to my mother :)
I will pay it forward to my little sister who has just started with makeup, at least I can trust the products she is using with these !!!
I will #MarcellePayitForward to my daughter!
my mama!
I would pay it forward to my aunt :)
My daughters!
I will #MarcellePayitForward to my little sister.
My niece!
I will pay it forward to my daughter. :)
My daughter
my sister
I would love to pay it forward to my Friend Amy!!
I would pay it forward to a co-worker
Pay it forward
i would give it to my sister. she always takes me to the mall for new clothes and gives me style tips
My cousin! She loves cosmetics also!
My wife and daughter :)
I would play it forward to my daughter……she loves makeup!
my daughter
Id give it to my mom. She gives me all her time to help me with my daughter and never asks for anything in return. She has the time because she doesnt work therefor can’t buy herself nice things. Id love to share with her
I’d totally leave it on the windshield of a frazzled stranger at walmart that looks like they need a pick me up
Such an inspiring idea! love it!
a dear friend
I will pay it forward to my aunt Suzie. She was amazing and comforting waiting with me at my oncologist’s appointments!
My sister-in-law
My MIL cause she is truely selfless
Definitely to my Mom back in the Philippines. Haven’t got her a bday present last month.
a dear friend!!
I will #MarcellePayitForward to my friend Toby.
I will pay it forward to my daughter.
My daughter….my rock.
my sister in law
although I usually share with my mom or sisters, this year there is a group organizing goodie bags for 40 new young moms and I have already donate some stuff but they were looking for more and mascara particularly
My sister in law
My best friend!
Thanks.
To my niece ..:)
my girlfriend
my best friend
I would pay it forward to my daughter
my sister
For my fantastic sister
My daughter! :)
My friend Vee
my sister!
If I were to win I would gladly share this prize with my daughter!
My mom
I would share this with my daughter…she loves make up and she does such a great job of applying it just like you do, Lena…:)
I would share with my daughter.
I would share with my good friend
My daughter-inlaw
I would pay it forward to my BFF
My bestie for sure!
I would pay it forward to my family :)
I will pay it forward to my mom. She is always giving and deserves to receive! :D
to my sister
I would pay it forward to my sister-in-law who recently had a baby last week.
My sister!
My mom!
I love your blog and your generosity! I am a teacher and I have a co-worker who is a single mom, I would give the second bag to her, she is always bringing us her baking, so kind!
My boyfriends aunt, who is awesome :)
I will pay it forward to my friend Leslie. She’s a military spouse who opens her home to neighbors & singles without families every Christmas.
My sister would be at the top of my list : )
I will pay it forward to my girlfriend Betty!!
my sister. now the question is…which one?
I want to pay it forward to my mom, she is the best mom in the entire world that gave up so much for our family, she deserves this and so much more!
I would give it to my future daughter-in-law.
I would give it to my friend who is a single mom of two boys and would never spend the money on herself.
I would pay it forward to a friend of mine who also loves to contest and tweet!
I would #MarcellePayItForward to my friend Wendy. We are mascara obsessed. She needs to know how good Xtension Plus is!
my friend Lisa
Amazing prizes
Wow! Great prizes.
I will #MarcellePayItForward to our local YWCA.
I will pay it forward to my friend’s daughter
My bff
I’ll pay it forward to my best friend.
I’d pay it forward to my friend Danielle. She works so hard for her family.
A friend that needs a little support.
My best friend!
Good ol’ sis! :)
I would pay it forward to my mom. She’d love it!
My sister.
To my sister
I received my special little thank you gift from you :) Thanks again Lena! Hope you have a very Merry Christmas and all the best to you and your family in 2014!