My original Shark Tank giveaway was so successful that when the sponsor offered to give away another box of goodies to one of my readers, I jumped at the chance! For anyone new here, I will be recapping the original giveaway post below so you can hear about Shark Tank and find out what you’ll be getting if you win.

This time I will be ending the giveaway on August 10, which HAPPENS to be the day Shark Week begins on the Discovery Channel. Oh heck yes. That’s the third most important holiday of the year, after Halloween and the Victoria’s Secret Semi-Annual Sale.

I always joke about being terrified of sharks, but I’m actually fascinated. I admit I sobbed through the brutal shark finning scenes in the documentary Sharkwater, where hundreds of sharks are corralled into an inlet, systematically stripped of their fins and left to drown and rot.

Plus, without Shark Week I would have no inspiration for my sharkcore band No Use For Limbs. Our 2012 debut Dun-dun-dun-dun-dun-dun AHHHHHH! has been tragically delayed due to some issues with the Japanese mafia, which I’m not currently at liberty to discuss.

Anyway! If you’re nuts like me, you’ll be waiting in eager anticipation. In the meantime you can keep yourself entertained watching the human sharks every Tuesday night on CNBC!

Shark Tank is a reality competition show where entrepreneurs and inventors pitch their ideas and vie for the dollars of potential investors- hooking the sharks, so to speak. The show is a sometimes brutal but often fascinating look into what it takes to even begin the process of selling a winning product.

If you’ve never seen it, now is the perfect time to start watching. CNBC is now airing back-to-back episodes of Shark Tank on Tuesday nights at 8PM.

To celebrate this announcement, promoters of the show generously sent me a box of awesome Shark Tank swag. This cool collector box contains an a assortment of the winning products that have successfully launched from episodes of the show.

The products came packed in this neat show-branded box. The magnetic flap closure has a shark bite taken out of it.

Inside the lid is a photograph of the shows stars.

The products arrive nestled and lovingly displayed securely in foam.

First off, we have the GOBIE filtered water bottle. This is a great idea. By re-using this bottle instead of buying pre-bottled water, the average person eliminates the disposal of nearly 1,000 plastic bottles each year. Just one filter is good for up to three months or 100 gallons of water. Plus this is much sturdier than a typical water bottle, and comes with it’s own cloth carrying bag.

Next is the national award winning Pork Barrel BBQ Sauce. Named Supreme Sauce by Cook’s Illustrated (a magazine I highly trust when it comes to food!) it is also all-natural, gluten- and hfcs-free.

Then we have ReBoot Energy Liquid Dietary Supplement with Vitamin B-12. This is basically a caffeine spray that can go in a drink or be sprayed directly in your mouth for a quick boost of energy and vitamins.

This one looks extra yummy. Nuts N’ More Chocolate Peanut Butter! All natural, with no sugar added and 14 grams of protein per serving, it sounds wonderfully healthy as well as delicious.

I saved this for last because it’s just so cool. The OrigAudio Fold and Play Recycled Speaker. This pair of speakers is made from old newspapers, phone books and pizza boxes. They can be used with any audio device that has a headphone jack and they require no power source. See? I told you they were awesome.

And the MOST awesome part of all of this- I also have one of these gift boxes full of Shark Tank swag to give away to one of my readers! Yay!

For your chance to win, simply follow the directions in the Rafflecopter form below. Do as many or as few entries as you’d like. This giveaway will run until August 10, the beginning of Shark Week! Shortly afterward, a random winner will be chosen and announced. I will email the winner and you will have 48 hours to reply with your mailing address or a new winner will have to be chosen. You may want to add my email (Jenna@www.theoutspokenyam.com) to your trusted list. This giveaway is US only.

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While I received these products for free, all commentary and opinions are my own. The Outspoken Yam is not responsible for the delivery of your prize, it will be delivered directly by the sponsor.

Artisoo is such an interesting concept to me. I love art, and learning about the history and techniques of the masters. However, I’m unlikely ever to be able to afford real paintings by any of the artists I admire- at least in the near future. I’m limited to prints (which are still beautiful) and hoping that their paintings will be shown in museums or galleries near me.

The concept of Artisoo is to bring famous paintings to the masses. They employ the services of talented artists in their own right to produce affordable reproductions- but not just prints, each item is actually a hand-painted oil painting.

They offer an enormous selection of choices, you could spend hours on the site just deciding which works of art to order. I immediately checked for some of my favorite artists and wasn’t disappointed. They have Frida Kahlo- and not just her better known paintings.

They also have wide offering from Egon Schiele:

And Jean Michel Basquiet:

They even have a cool new tool that allows you to view artwork as it will appear in your home. This makes it a snap to decide if a particular painting is right for you and your space.

Artisoo has kindly offered to give three of my readers $25 coupon codes to purchase their own favorite artwork! Now, you’ll note that this won’t cover the whole cost of a painting, but the vouchers are good for any pre-made painting on the site, including weekly deals. This means that you could get a hand-painted work of art for around $30, a nearly 50% discount. (Or you can use the code for a larger item you have your eye on!).

Just use the simple Rafflecopter form below to enter. Make sure to check your emails at the end of the giveaway, the winners will be announced here and emailed with their coupon code directly by the sponsor.

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Some of you are aware of one of the great loves of my life: bubble baths! However, with a house full of girls and a busy schedule, I don’t always have time to indulge in the full bubbly bath ritual. Especially dashing in after working out, or getting grimy in the garden, sometimes a quick shower is exactly what I need. That’s why I thought it would be fun to review the Aquagenix® Fusion 7-setting 2 in 1 Moisturizing, Water-Conditioning Hand Shower with Reservoir Handle & Refillable Cartridges.

It turned out to be such a luxurious experience, I may have a problem now choosing between the shower and the bath. Actually with the 5′ long hose that converts the shower head to a hand shower, I could do both at once! I know this particular feature will be handy for washing my hair even during baths.

The pretty chrome shower head includes a 7-setting dial to give you exactly the water pressure and intensity that you desire. Settings include: Rain, Pulsating Massage, Hydro-Mist, Rain/Massage, Rain/Mist, Economy Rain, and Pause. My favorite setting is the Rain/Massage which combines a perfect gentle downpour with relaxing massage pulses! Heavenly.

But what really sets this shower head apart from all others are the refillable cartridges- one has Active Carbon which purifies your water, the other is for aromatherapy bath salts (you can refill the cartridge with any of your own favorite bath salts or beads). You can also leave the cartridge empty for a plain shower. How nice to be able to create a steamy, fragrantly moisturizing, spa-like experience right in your own bathroom.

It is super easy to install, without a lot of complicated parts- and you actually don’t need any tools to complete the installation. Overall, I am extremely pleased with the Aquagenix Fusion!

Now for the part I know will excite all of you: the company has generously offered to give one of these awesome hand showers to a reader of The Outspoken Yam! Just yay! When you’re sighing in aromatheraputic bliss, I expect you to think of me.

To enter, just use the easy Rafflecopter form below. Delivery of this prize is the sole responsibility of the sponsor. This giveaway is open to the US only.

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I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

When I mentioned to one of my friends that I was going to review an eyelash curler, she asked what I feel is an extremely valid question: “Is there really any difference between eyelash curlers?” I told her I think there definitely is and after testing out the Eye & Mighty Eyelash Curler,  my opinion has only been reinforced.

If you’ve ever used a cheaply made curler you probably know exactly what I mean. They just feel flimsy and easily breakable, and seem destined to pinch your eyelids. So your eyelash curler not only looks like some medieval torture device, it also feels like one.

Not so with the Eye & Mighty! First of all, the box is adorable. Why don’t more companies take advantage of necessary packaging to make a cute statement?

More importantly, as soon as you grip the pretty matte metallic red handles in your fingers, you’ll notice the weight of a well-made product. In fact, the hefty pull of the spring-action was a little intimidating before I tried them. The worry was needless, though. They gripped my lashes delicately with no tugging or pinching.

I tried them with one layer of Rimmel ScandalEyes mascara and a bit of Mary LouManizer for sparkle. My lashes are usually stick-straight with no natural curl.

The 2 Eye & Mighty certainly helped give them some lift and curl, as well as making for a smoother mascara application. I didn’t try it with false lashes, but I can tell it would be extra useful for blending your natural lashes with falsies. I will be adding this as a new tool in my beauty routine for days when I want to look and feel more glamorous!

And now for the exciting news! Bella and Bear has generously offered to gift one of my sweet yams with their very own  Eye & Might Eyelash Curler! You know you want to try it.  Just follow the directions in the Rafflecopter form below to be entered. This giveaway is open to US residents only. Delivery of the prize is the sole responsibility of the sponsor.

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I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Since there can be only one winner though, I’d like to congratulate April G.! She was randomly selected by Rafflecopter out of over 3200 entries and has already contacted me with her info. Yay April!

Don’t be sad, my little yams! If you didn’t win this time I MIGHT have another chance for you to win a swag box very soon. Stay tuned for updates on that.

And don’t forget about my other ongoing giveaways for Petbrosia Pet Food and a Canvas HQ Custom Canvas. I also have some exciting new prizes coming up soon. You know you don’t want to miss out, so check back and see! <3

I’ve been taking an interest in photography and trying to improve my own with my admittedly ancient (in technological years!) and not top-of-the-line camera. So I was extremely happy to have the opportunity to review these custom canvas prints from Canvas HQ.

They sent me a coupon code to order an 11″x 14″ canvas print. The process on their website could not have been easier. You can choose a photo you have saved on Facebook or upload a new one. They have  a large number of size and framing options available. The site allows you to crop your photo to fit your chosen canvas and allows you to enhance or change your picture. I think the selected color feature, which pulls one brightly colored aspect of the image and turns the rest black and white (such as a child’s bright red dress), would be fun to try another time. They will also email a proof to you, so you can see and approve exactly what you’re getting before they send it.

I decided to go with one of my cardinal photographs. That way the girls wouldn’t get jealous if I chose a picture of just one of them. Plus I need more artwork in my bedroom, which happens to be decorated in red and black- perfect for his showy red plumage.

I was very pleased with the results! You can see here the canvas texture, which added depth to the photo without losing any of the sharpness or detail.

I chose the wraparound canvas, which uses part of your photo to self-frame. I always think this adds a cool dimensional feel to artwork.

I did feel the top of the photo was cropped a little too closely. I probably should have gone with a complimenting color wrap on the sides of the canvas in this instance, which would have left the bird fully centered.

These canvases also come with a handy self-hanging wire,  no tools needed!

I truly couldn’t be happier with the quality of my print. I already have plans to turn some of my favorite photos of the girls into lasting works of art!

Canvas HQ has generously offered to give one of my readers the same opportunity to try their service for free! How cool is that? If you win, I hope you’ll come back and show me the canvas you create!

Use the Rafflecopter form below to enter. At the end of the giveaway, I will announce a winner and contact that person for their information. The Outspoken Yam is not responsible for the delivery of your prize, that is solely the responsibility of the sponsor. This giveaway is open to the USA only.

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I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

I recently had the opportunity to try the new Salmon & Sweet Potato Grain-Free Petbrosia Pet Food. Well, of course, I didn’t try it. For this mission, I brought in my guest product tester and self-proclaimed Spoiled Rotten King of the Universe, The Mighty Thor Thunderpaw.

He says hi!

Each shipment of Petbrosia is tailored to your pet’s needs. When ordering my box, I was prompted to fill out a detailed series of questions- everything from breed, age and weight, to his activity level and any allergies or medical concerns. The package arrived with a printed summery, along with a list of all ingredients. The site features feeding tips for each breed. I didn’t notice at the time, but you can even upload a picture of your pet which they’ll include in the printout!

Notice that the VERY first ingredients are actual salmon and sweet potato. This is a nice change from quite a few brands which are so loaded down with filler ingredients that even after reading the nutritional information, you aren’t sure what exactly you’re feeding your dog. The rest of the list is also pretty impressive. It includes things like navy beans, pinto beans, fish oil, carrots, green beans, blueberry, cranberry and apples as well as a huge assortment of vitamins and probiotics! You can compare your current pet food with the benefits of Petbrosia here.

Upon opening the package, I could immediately smell the difference between this and some store-bought brands. Some of those tend to have a dry, unappealing sort of sawdust scent. This food has a robust scent that had Thor standing up prettily on his back paws immediately. This is his sign that he knows I have something yummy and he would please like it now, thank you!

We decided such a nice food and such a fancy dog deserved a pretty crystal bowl. Yeah this whole God of Thunder thing hasn’t gone to his head at all.

He could barely wait til I got it into the bowl. He was climbing up and trying to nab it before I even got it on the ground.

He seemed to absolutely love it. Petbrosia recommends mixing your pet’s old food in with the new food when switching to make a gradual and easy transition.

The fuzzball is actually licking his lips!

I’m glad he took to it so quickly. Their grain-free Salmon formula has many benefits, including being an excellent source of vitamins, essential fatty acids, and has L-Carnitine added, which helps the body utilize fat for energy while maintaining the lean muscle mass which helps reduce the overall body fat. They use high quality, all-natural ingredients, grown and raised by American farmers. No corn, wheat, soy, or by-products!

If you decide to try it out for yourself, you can use the code BRL10 to receive a $10 discount off of your first order. They cater to spoiled kitties as well!

One of my lucky readers will get the chance to try Petbrosia for free! The winner will receive a coupon code to order their own free 3 pound box, tailored to their pet’s specific needs.

Use the Rafflecopter form below to enter. Do as many or as few entries as you like! This giveaway is open to the US (excluding Alaska and Hawaii). I will announce the winner at the end of the giveaway and the sponsor will email you with a the code to redeem your prize.  Delivery of the prize is the sole responsibility of the sponsor.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Shark Tank is a reality competition show where entrepreneurs and inventors pitch their ideas and vie for the dollars of potential investors- hooking the sharks, so to speak. The show is a sometimes brutal but often fascinating look into what it takes to even begin the process of selling a winning product.

If you’ve never seen it, now is the perfect time to start watching. CNBC is now airing back-to-back episodes of Shark Tank on Tuesday nights at 8PM.

To celebrate this announcement, promoters of the show generously sent me a box of awesome Shark Tank swag. This cool collector box contains an a assortment of the winning products that have successfully launched from episodes of the show.

The products came packed in this neat show-branded box. The magnetic flap closure has a shark bite taken out of it.

Inside the lid is a photograph of the shows stars.

The products arrive nestled and lovingly displayed securely in foam.

First off, we have the GOBIE filtered water bottle. This is a great idea. By re-using this bottle instead of buying pre-bottled water, the average person eliminates the disposal of nearly 1,000 plastic bottles each year. Just one filter is good for up to three months or 100 gallons of water. Plus this is much sturdier than a typical water bottle, and comes with it’s own cloth carrying bag.

Next is the national award winning Pork Barrel BBQ Sauce. Named Supreme Sauce by Cook’s Illustrated (a magazine I highly trust when it comes to food!) it is also all-natural, gluten- and hfcs-free.

Then we have ReBoot Energy Liquid Dietary Supplement with Vitamin B-12. This is basically a caffeine spray that can go in a drink or be sprayed directly in your mouth for a quick boost of energy and vitamins.

This one looks extra yummy. Nuts N’ More Chocolate Peanut Butter! All natural, with no sugar added and 14 grams of protein per serving, it sounds wonderfully healthy as well as delicious.

I saved this for last because it’s just so cool. The OrigAudio Fold and Play Recycled Speaker. This pair of speakers is made from old newspapers, phone books and pizza boxes. They can be used with any audio device that has a headphone jack and they require no power source. See? I told you they were awesome.

And the MOST awesome part of all of this- I also have one of these gift boxes full of Shark Tank swag to give away to one of my readers! Yay!

For your chance to win, simply follow the directions in the Rafflecopter form below. Do as many or as few entries as you’d like. This giveaway will run for two weeks, ending on July 4th. Shortly afterward, a random winner will be chosen and announced. I will email the winner and you will have 48 hours to reply with your mailing address or a new winner will have to be chosen. You may want to add my email (Jenna@www.theoutspokenyam.com) to your trusted list. This giveaway is US only.

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While I received these products for free, all commentary and opinions are my own. I am not receiving compensation for this giveaway. The Outspoken Yam is not responsible for the delivery of your prize, it will be delivered directly by the sponsor.

I’m pleased to be one of the first to introduce the decadent new line of luxury suncare products from Soleil Toujours. Not only are these products made with top-of-the-line ingredients, they were also created with a sharp eye towards safety. Founder Valerie McMurray conceived of the line while pregnant with her third child, and like so many mothers she was seeking products that were non-toxic while still allowing her to indulge in a pampering experience. “I don’t like leading with fear when it comes to my daily skin care, ” she says- and I feel we all can relate to that. Who hasn’t wondered if the products we’re trusting to protect our delicate skin are actually doing more hidden long-term damage than good?

Soleil Toujours helps to quell those fears with natural ingredients and an exacting environmental sensitivity: ingredients include red algae, vitamin C ester, Vitamin E and bisabolol which provide powerful anti-oxidant and anti-aging benefits while working to reduce UV-induced DNA damage. The collection is free of parabens, phthalates, sodium laurel sulfates, propylene glycol, petrolatum, synthetic fragrance, synthetic color, and is coral reef safe, hypoallergenic, vegan, and gluten-free. Even the most exacting patrons should be pleased.

The innovative line contains three categories: Soleil Toujours for everyday sun protection, Soleil du Midi for more intense exposure and Soleil Luxe for after-sun care. Each level of care and protection has been meticulously designed to allow you to indulge in a delicious skincare experience while protecting your precious skin. Now suncare can become a luxurious experience to bask in, instead of a tiresome chore.

I was excited to read that none other than the amazing Sofia Coppola chose their Sunscreen Mist as one of her Beauty Must-Haves in W Magazine (my very FAVORITE fashion magazine, by the way!)

Now for the best part. Soleil Toujours is generously offering the chance for some of my readers to win a full sized Soleil Du Midi Sunscreen Mist of their choice- a $36.00 value! It is available in SPF 15, 30 and 50 as well as SPF 45 100% Mineral Mist for Children. This refined product not only protects from sunburn, it protects your skin’s DNA from damaging UV rays while moisturizing and nourishing with potent antioxidants, vitamins and botanicals. Key ingredients include Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, EcoSun Complex®, Organic Green Tea Leaf Extract, Organic Aloe Vera Leaf Juice and Organic Sunflower Oil.

Entering could not be easier! Simply visit and like their Facebook page, then click on the link below to fill out the entry form. Make sure to tell them you’re entering via The Outspoken Yam! Random winners will be chosen and contacted by email after the giveaway ends on June 21st- the Summer Solstice!

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***This is a sponsored post. All opinions and enthusiasm are my own!***