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Two Ways to Win a $50 eGift Card from Sephora!

June 2nd, 2012 by Karen 537 Comments

  • WINNER: The giveaway is closed now, and the winner is Halifax! Congratulations, Halifax! If you entered but didn’t win this time around, keep trying, and click here to enter any ongoing giveaways before you jet. 🙂

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Comment to win a Sephora eGift card

Morning! 🙂 Please, come in. How sweet of you to stop by on my last official Saturday as a 36-year-old.

Got a pre-birthday celebration lined up with my friends Jen and Cindy today. Hard to believe they were also at my 16th birthday party…which was 20 years ago!

We’re spending the day in San Francisco together, first with drinks at the W Hotel, and then with some pampering at the Bliss Spa (located in the W).

I CANNOT WAIT! I could really use a massage. My back has more knots in it than a bad macramé project, I kid you knot. Time to get tenderized like a hunk o’ meat!

After that, it’s over to the Samovar Tea Lounge for tea and noms.

Should be a great day. I don’t get to see Jen and Cindy nearly enough. We’re all so busy now.

Got my iPhone all charged up, and Tabs will be on call here managing the blog.

Have a great day today, and good luck in this weekend’s giveaway. Talk to you soon.

What folks are saying…

“Thanks so much, Karen. Just in case you were wondering what I got with it, I decided to go with the Clarisonic Mia–I’ve been wanting it for years now, but have never purchased it because of the price. Your eCard helped me finally buy it! I look forward to using it. Thanks again!”
-Jane

“Shut the front door! OMG Karen, you have made my day. 🙂 I’m sick in bed with the flu and this has just cheered me up immensely!!!!!!!! BTW, I’m the one that sent you that pic of my pug in a wig a few weeks back LOL! Thanks again, honestly, I’m beyond giddy right now.”
-Angel

“Oh my goodness! Thank you so much Karen (and Tabs, of course)! I really appreciate this! I’d been eyeing the Anastasia brow pencil in Strawburn to match my red hair!”
-Chelsea (and Jiji the kitten and Quincy the bunny)

“Never before have I been so pleased to check my email right before bed!!! Thank you so, so much! I truly enjoy your blog and check it almost daily! Thanks again! This made my night!”
-Melissa, Edmond, OK

“Hi Karen. Oh my goodness! I can’t believe I won! :O Thank you so much! You, Tabs, and your blog are amazing! Thank you for keeping me updated on all things beauty and more importantly, for keeping me entertained! Keep doing your thing! 🙂 Thank you again.”
-Jacqueline

“Hi Karen. Thank you so much, I’m so excited, I’ve never won anything before. My name is Hana … I just turned 25 (today is my birthday!) Yay! Thank you.”
-Hana

Win a $50 gift card from Sephora

  • One (1) Sephora eGift card containing $50 sent to the winner by email (international readers, you may opt to receive $50 sent by PayPal instead).

  • There are two ways to enter, and you can do both of them for two chances to win. First, you can enter by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post, a comment about anything at all, like, have you ever been to a spa? What’s your favorite type of coffee or tea? Have you ever had a bad spa experience? Who are your closest friends? Best birthday you ever had? — you get the idea.
  • Second, you can enter by following me on twitter Twitter @karenmbb and retweeting (RT) the following message:
    • Follow @karenmbb and RT to Win a $50 eGift Card from Sephora! http://bit.ly/L94xcc

  • The deadline to enter is Sunday, June 3, 2012 at 11:59PM (PT).
  • Entrants must enter using a valid email address and/or Twitter account to win.
  • A maximum of two (2) entries per person — one within the comments at the bottom of this post, and a second entry via Twitter addressed to me @karenmbb.
  • Contest is open to individuals of any country who have reached the age of majority according to their local laws (18 in the United States with these exceptions: Alabama and Nebraska, 19; Mississippi, 21).
  • Sephora eGift Certificates can only be redeemed online and are not valid in stores or available for purchase or redemption in Canada. International winners may opt to substitute the Sephora eGift card prize for $50 sent directly to their email address by PayPal instead.
  • Tabs and I (heretofore referred to as “T-Money and K-Dawg”) will select one (1) winner at random from the entries either left in the comments at the bottom of this blog post or addressed to @karenmbb on Twitter.
  • The winner will be announced here within 48 hours of the deadline.
  • Void where prohibited by law.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

  • WINNER: The giveaway is closed now, and the winner is Halifax! Congratulations, Halifax! If you entered but didn’t win this time around, keep trying, and click here to enter any ongoing giveaways before you jet. 🙂

Two Ways to Win a $50 eGift Card from Sephora! / Originally published June 2nd, 2012

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  1. Amy Rouse says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 10:37 am

    I am loving my new Dior BB cream I ordered from Sephora!!! Amy Rouse dropastitch at yahoo dot com @dropastitch on Twitter

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  2. Liz K says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 10:38 am

    omg I so need a massage right now. I am older than you (not by much) but girl you look amazing. congrats! Have a wonderful birthday celebration with your friends 🙂

    Reply
  3. Marisa says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 10:38 am

    I never get massages….only bikini waxes

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  4. LISA BROWN says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 10:39 am

    It’s a hot day today! Thank you for the giveaway!

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  5. Chelsey says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 10:40 am

    I’ve never been to a spa but I kind of want to. I only like really gentle massages so I’d have to tell them to go easy on me hahah!

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  6. janey says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 10:42 am

    A spa day with gal pals is a grand way to spend the day — pampering and dishing and probably lots of laughs. Enjoy!

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  7. IKKRAM says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 10:44 am

    Hope your birthday celebrations go great! A $50 Sephora card would make my day amazing! Btw, if you want a good massage for free, go with a friend to a chiropractor’s office and while she is in there, sit in the waiting room on one of the massage chairs. They are AMAZING. And FREE!

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  8. Emily C says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 10:45 am

    Hi Karen! Happy Birthday to you! You don’t look a day over 25! 😉

    Best birthday party ever was a surprise pool party for my 14th birthday. Being a July baby it was always tough having birthdays mid summer when all your friends were out of town, but my mom did it big and I loved it!

    Have a great day at the spa! Loves to Tabs!

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  9. MaryBeth Bryant says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 10:46 am

    I enjoy your blog so much!

    I could really use a massage right now too!

    Thank you!

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  10. Ana Carolina Ribeiro says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 10:47 am

    My favorite tea is Earl Gray, and it totally matches the gorgeous Uruguayan fall day we’re having today!

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  11. aubrie says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 10:48 am

    Right now I’m addicted to the Keurig Wild Blueberry coffee. Delicious!

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  12. Thurs says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 10:50 am

    Happy birthday!! You’ve got a little of the Frodo Baggins unbirthday giving spirit. 🙂

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  13. Ali says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 10:52 am

    I hate coffee! My whole family drinks it but I’ve never liked it…they’re always trying to get me to drink it too.

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  14. Ester Y says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 10:55 am

    I’ve never been to a spa, before..but I went to this one “spa-like” place where you can get free eyelash extensions by someone who is practicing…omg…terrible!! TERRIBLE!! I was lying there for 3 hours, tears streaming down my face. It was the most painful thing, EVER! My eyelids got pinched, sharply poked, tugged, and just all around abused. Never, again…

    On a happier note, I recently got myself a keurig with some store credit at Bed bath and beyond! Best purchase ever! i love it! I’m having a ton of fun exploring all the K-cup flavors, out there.

    Have a great weekend!

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  15. Isabel says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 10:58 am

    I’ve only been to a spa once, but I’d love to go again with a friend and get a massage and facial

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  16. Missy M says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 10:58 am

    I love Darjeeling tea, and have not been able to find them in K-cups, which is dreadful. I can’t be the only Darjeeling and technology fan out there.

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  17. Ash G says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 10:59 am

    I LOVE coffee any way I can get it – out of your plain old countertop machine, from a fancy shop, hot, iced, latte, cappuccino, frozen, just please make it sweet!

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  18. ashleigh says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 10:59 am

    Never been to a spa before. my favorite tea is green or herbal

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  19. Crystal says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:01 am

    I’m hoping to go to samovar soon but I’m really more of a coffee person.

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  20. Katrina says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:03 am

    I could so go for a massage today!

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  21. Avery says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:04 am

    That sounds like so much fun! I really like the W Hotels…they are all very interesting…

    Reply
  22. Lori says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:04 am

    I’ve had a very bad experience at a nail salon. Last year I took my daughter to get a pedicure for Halloween and decided that I would get a gel manicure and a pedicure. Well ,I sat down for the service and closed my eyes. I felt some stinging but assumed it was just the tech cutting my cuticles. but when i opened my eyes i realized that she had CUT my fingers and toes!! not just lil scratches either. big SLICES! needless to say, i wont ever be going back to that place. >:-(

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  23. Maggie says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:04 am

    Massages are my go to, I work at a computer for over 12 hrs a day, so I need them to feel like a human again. My fav tea are earl grey and red….what can I say, I grew up in a British territory. Ever tried a Hong Kong milk tea?

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  24. Cailin says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:05 am

    Happy birthday girlie! You are so gorgeous you look like 28!

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  25. r says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:06 am

    I’ve never gotten a massage.

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  26. Gloria says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:08 am

    Hello Karen! Happy birthday! I hope you are having a great day! Next Saturday will be my birthday, so I can relate. I really have been in the mood to have some delicious cake, so my bday makes it justified. 🙂

    Reply
  27. Jody says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:12 am

    I have been to the Juvenex spa in NYC. I could use another spa day right now.

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  28. Renee R says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:13 am

    Happy birthday!! I love white Mocha always. Have a good weekend and thank you for the giveaway!

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  29. Shana says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:13 am

    Happy birthday!!!!

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  30. Nikki says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:17 am

    I love chai, but I’ll happily take any tea except Earl grey!

    Reply
  31. Hannah S. says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:21 am

    One week till i graduate with my BFA woooo! 🙂

    Reply
  32. Megan says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:21 am

    I like mint tea best.

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  33. onegreatsmile says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:21 am

    Happy Birthday!!!!!!!! Enjoy your massage! I’m jealous. Can we train Tabs to be a masseur??

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  34. Crystal says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:24 am

    I prefer tea over coffee. Chai tea is my favorite !

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  35. Jenn P says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:25 am

    Happy Birthday!

    I know it makes me weird but I am not a fan of massages. We got a couples massage as a wedding gift and we went but I was meh about it. The bonus is the money I don’t spend on massages I can spend on makeup! And clothes, shoes and purses! Oh the possibilities!

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  36. sweeks1980 says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:26 am

    I wished I liked coffee, but I’m more of a tea person. I particularly love Arnold Palmers (half tea, half lemonade)!

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  37. Nina says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:28 am

    i can’t wait to go to the beach this summer.

    Reply
  38. Rachel Gilley says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:28 am

    The best birthday I ever had was in New Orleans with my friends! We flew down on my birthday and they bought me in flight fruity cocktails before we even arrived! It was a week of glorious sunny strolls, delicious food, yummy drinks and fun times with my friends. PS – I am going to win this contest one of these years, gosh darn it!

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  39. nabel says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:28 am

    I’ve known my best friend since I was 4, ill be 22 this year. 🙂

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  40. Y. says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:29 am

    my best friend just got married!! and she was a stunning bride:):)
    i love all trader joe’s teas:)

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  41. Kate says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:29 am

    Happy Birthday, Karen! I hope you have a fantastic birthday weekend! Personally, I love massages but I go for deep-tissue rather than the spas stuff.

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  42. Jane says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:30 am

    Happy Early Birthday! I’ve always wanted to go to a spa but I’ve never had the chance, I hope you enjoy your own trip there!

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  43. Dovey says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:31 am

    Happy Birthday Karen! You look gorgeous (and young) for your age 🙂

    Reply
  44. grlnxdor says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:32 am

    I’ve had a facial and a pedicure at a spa once. It was very relaxing and if I could afford it I would do it again.

    tjbladl at charter dot net

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  45. Maureen says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:34 am

    I hope you have a great birthday!

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  46. Jocelyn H says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:37 am

    hmm…will I EVERY win one of these? lol
    cold here in Windsor, Ontario Canada today..brrrr

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  47. raina99 says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:37 am

    OH a massage sounds so good. I ned to make an appoitment now!
    raina99 recently posted … May 2012 Luxe Box

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    • raina99 says

      June 2nd, 2012 at 11:38 am

      AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

      Reply
  48. Joy says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:41 am

    Feliz cumpleanos, and many more!

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  49. E. says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:42 am

    I’ve been to a spa twice – loved both times, and wish I could go more often!

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  50. Jordan says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:42 am

    I love mint tea 🙂 happy birthday I hope you have fun at the spa!

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  51. Amanda Sakovitz says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:42 am

    Happy Birthday! I love getting facials, it just makes you feel good!

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  52. Nina says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:45 am

    It’s so nice to have good friends 🙂

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  53. Stephanie C. says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:46 am

    Recently I’ve been loving coffee from Starbucks with coconut syrup! I’m going to be depressed when summer ends and they stop having coconut syrup available!

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  54. Tiffany says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:50 am

    Happy Birthday Karen and I wish you many more happy birthdays to come!

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  55. tiffany says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:50 am

    I have never been to a spa but I would love to go to one!

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  56. Janet says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:50 am

    Happy early birthday to you, great giveaway 🙂

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  57. Bonnie Morales says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:50 am

    Happy Birthday 🙂 I hope you have an amazing last week of 35!

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  58. Sondra c says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:51 am

    I love getting massages but I love facials even more. I can be kind of a wimp when it comes to massages…ouch!
    Have a really happy birthday!!!

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  59. quimerula says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:51 am

    Chaaaai!

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  60. Christine says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:58 am

    I love peach iced tea during any season of the year!

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  61. Lucas says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 12:00 pm

    I hate coffee, tea is where it’s at! Blackcurrant is my favourite, especially during the cold winter days

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  62. Laura says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 12:01 pm

    Best Birthday was last year. I spent the summer in London(UK) with my boyfriend and he took me out for lunch, dinner, ice cream, movies and drinks. Oh he got me the most beautiful Vivienne Westwood necklace, I had the time of my life!

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  63. Vanessa says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 12:01 pm

    The best (and only spa haha) I have ever been to is Glen Ivy Day spa in Corona, CA. It has tons of pools, jacuzzis, and even mud baths and natural sulfur hot springs. Love that place!

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  64. Kristi says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 12:06 pm

    Happy Birthday! Sounds like you’ve got a fab day lined out with friends – what a great way to celebrate! I think it’s awesome that you are still in touch with friends that have known you that long.
    I’m an Earl Grey fan when it comes to tea! Or coffee – I’m an ‘equal opportunity’ caffeine kind of gal!

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  65. Nicole says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 12:07 pm

    I would die for a passion tea from Starbucks right now. I hope everyone has a lovely day! xx Nicole

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  66. Nika says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 12:08 pm

    I’m loving the Anastasia brow pencil!

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  67. BettyS says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 12:08 pm

    I’ve been to a spa, loved it! 90 minute massage. I didn’t want to get up after that.

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  68. Amy says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 12:09 pm

    I still have a spa gift cert. from Xmas, I’ve never been and they intimidate me.

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  69. Jasmine says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 12:09 pm

    I’ve been to a really nice spa in Vancouver, Canada. It’s call Spa Utopia at Pan Pacific. I highly recommend it to anyone. It’s really pretty and the staff are awesome. They used chi nail polish when I was getting my nails done and I really loved the formula. I tried so hard to look for the color, it was called between the sheets. So after much research I discovered Zoya’s Caitlin which is the same color and it’s got an excellent formula. So to anyone who was looking for between the sheets by Chi pick up Caitlin by Zoya. You won’t be disappointed 🙂

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  70. Amy says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 12:09 pm

    I retweeted!!

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  71. Mai-Huong says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 12:10 pm

    Ahhhh, happy birthday!!!!! Must be so exciting to be able to look back on your life with some of your closest friends.

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  72. Lily says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 12:13 pm

    I can’t believe you’re turning 37! You look AMAZING.

    Reply
  73. Xero says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 12:13 pm

    I’ve never had a friend for more than a few years. But hey, when you’re young, life changes a lot…it’s probably easier to keep friends when you stay in one spot for a long time.
    Xero recently posted … These Kleancolor baked eyeshadows are fantastic!

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  74. Menia says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 12:14 pm

    I love drinking freddo cappucino with cinnamon sprinkled on top!! Happy birthday!!
    email: domniki.chatzaki@gmail.com
    twitter: @Menia_Chatzaki

    Thanks!! xx Menia

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  75. MJ says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 12:16 pm

    Happy early Birthday! 😀 Hope it goes great tomorrow!

    Hmmmm, in regards to birthdays I think I have two that really stand out in my head. One was from a long time ago where I essentially had a big house party with a bunch of my friends who don’t normally mingle too much (school friends vs. family friends vs. church friends), but it turned out to be a blast. ^^ Although I think I got a little bit of feedback from people feeling like I didn’t spend enough time with them that day since I kept running around everywhere. It was fun though. 🙂

    The other was last years and I went on a date with my boyfriend. Down to Seaport Village to have some game meat burgers (ostrich for me, kangaroo for him), and then ice cream at Ghirardelli’s (miss the one in SF T_T). Also the day we made our relationship official with our parents. :3 Got him to do a classic Filipino move and had him ask my parents if it was ok. ^^;;

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  76. Wynell says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 12:18 pm

    I love Arizona tea

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  77. Maria says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 12:19 pm

    Happy birthday! Just got into drinking iced coffees…i’m hooked now

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  78. becca says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 12:19 pm

    That cupcake is nuts. I want it in my mouth.

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  79. GenesisCal says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 12:22 pm

    I need more MUF foundation

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  80. Delaney says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 12:25 pm

    green tea all the way! hot or cold!!

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  81. Heidi says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 12:27 pm

    Get your pampering on, girl! I’m kicking back with some lemon green tea at the moment…

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  82. Rachel says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 12:28 pm

    WOW your bday sounds fab!! You deserve such a great day! Enjoy it!!

    Reply
  83. Stephanie says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 12:29 pm

    I won’t drink coffee, but I love almost any kind of tea.

    Reply
  84. Tuhina says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 12:30 pm

    Your birthday plans sound amazing! Have a fabulous time!

    Reply
  85. Quinctia says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 12:31 pm

    Man, I really really want that cupcake!

    Reply
  86. Sadhana says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 12:31 pm

    Happy Birthday, Karen!!! I hope your spa day is fun and satisfying, and your year head is prosperous and happy! As always, thank you for the giveaway!!!

    Reply
  87. Eugenia Ramirez says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 12:31 pm

    I LOVE YOUR BLOG! have fun at the spa, be sure to get some macarons with your tea 🙂

    Reply
  88. Briana says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 12:34 pm

    I really hope I win so I can invest in some good skin care. I’m at the point where I need to make it a top priority but it isn’t the easiest on such a tight budget. It really is so kind of you to do a giveaway like this! 😊❤

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  89. Amy Z says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 12:35 pm

    Hope you have a great birthday! One of my favorite teas is Starbucks Tazo Lotus — like classic Asian green tea with a modern twist =)

    Reply
  90. Nicole says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 12:35 pm

    Happy Birthday!!

    Reply
  91. Krista says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 12:36 pm

    Today is my Dad’s birthday (the big 6-5)! We are celebrating with lots of BBQ and Filipino food. Hope you have an awesome bday!

    Reply
  92. C R Williams says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 12:38 pm

    Today is my birthday and this would make the perfect gift!

    Reply
  93. Sandy Lessingham says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 12:38 pm

    Hope you have a wonderful pre-birthday celebration today Karen, enjoy!

    Reply
  94. AAJ83 says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 12:42 pm

    I dont like coffee or tea :p

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  95. Haley says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 12:42 pm

    Hi Karen! Enjoy your weekend in San Fran! I’m sure Tabs will hold down the fort just fine!

    Reply
  96. Mireya says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 12:58 pm

    Tea snobs will probably turn their noses up, but I love Constant Comment tea. It has a spicy, citrusy flavor that I really love.

    Reply
  97. Jennifer says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 12:58 pm

    Happy birthday, Karen! Wishing you the best!

    Reply
  98. Cheryl says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 1:03 pm

    Happy birthday to my NC42 skin sistah! Hope you’re having a fab time in SF 😉

    Reply
  99. dubourg rosalie says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 1:05 pm

    hi karen!
    Happy birthday 🙂
    My best friend offered me a massage session for my last birthday and it was so great!!
    I wish you the best ,
    ps: love your blog!

    Reply
  100. Sunny @ Mostly Sunny says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 1:12 pm

    Happy early birthday Karen! Sounds like you’re going to have a GREAT day! xx

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  101. Lulu says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 1:14 pm

    GASSPPP Happy day before your birthday! :)) I love boba tea, but I’m super picky about my green tea with it. Otherwise there’s a place I go to that has nom nom green tea along with the BEST boba I have ever had. Gah now I’m craving it!

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  102. Lou says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 1:17 pm

    I’m obsessed with makeup!

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  103. Denise says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 1:17 pm

    I used to be a huge tea drinker, then suddenly I switched to coffee. Now I drink both. It just depends on my mood as to which I want. And I’m one of those people who drinks hot coffee and tea even in the dead heat of summer.

    Hope you have a wonderful birthday!

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  104. Denniesha says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 1:18 pm

    Never been to a spa but love the mani pedis at a salon!

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  105. colleen boudreau says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 1:20 pm

    I’ve never been to a spa but I would love to go to one!

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  106. Libby says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 1:20 pm

    My favorite kind of tea is chai tea; I could drink it every day!

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  107. Tiffanie says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 1:21 pm

    I love going to the spa but I can help thinking about how much makeup I could buy after looking at the price list! Needless to say, I generally just end up at Nordstrom.

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    • Tiffanie says

      June 2nd, 2012 at 1:22 pm

      *can’t*

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  108. aclearcutsign says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 1:21 pm

    Green tea is my favorite.

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  109. nina says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 1:23 pm

    Indian chai is amazingly good!

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  110. Portia Powell says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 1:28 pm

    A lazy day after a stormy night.

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  111. roslynd says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 1:30 pm

    I have never boon to a spa but would sure love to! I am preggo with miracle number 3 and pretty miserable 🙁

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  112. Mariel says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 1:31 pm

    I’m not a tea person, but I wish I was! Everytime I go into DavidsTea I just sniff the hell out of everything.. I wish they had a DavidsCandle and put all their teas into scents!

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  113. Becca @ The Beauty Sample says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 1:33 pm

    Happy early Birthday, Karen!!!!

    And sadly, I have never been to the spa…yet. But I do make it a point to do some kind of a mask every week if not 2 times a week

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  114. Felis says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 1:35 pm

    Mmmmmmmm…. massage… *drools*

    I could srsly use a sugar scrub, too. The lady that does them at my spa dry-brushed me for like 20 minutes, then scrubbed me like a carrot with a milk and honey scrub. It was DIVINE. Then a forty-minute massage – she gave me extra time – as I snoozed on the warmed massage table. I’d punch a baby for that right now.

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  115. Michelle A says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 1:35 pm

    I took my daughter to Bliss in NYC for her sixteenth and OMG it was so awesome. I loved the room you wait in before your service. They had all kinds of yummy snacks! My pedicure lasted like 3 months. Dying to go back.

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  116. auroragyps says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 1:41 pm

    Favorite tea is either Celestial Seasonings Coconut Chai (it’s decaf) or Twinings Earl Grey, both with milk & a bit of sugar. I have a little one cup coffee maker that makes tea as well & it does an amazing job.

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  117. Lizbeth says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 1:42 pm

    I have never been to a spa 🙁 and its my birthday weekend!!!!!

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  118. Jessica says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 1:44 pm

    I am such a tea-aholic! I’m a sucker for fresh flavors that are best consumed out on the porch during journaling time as well as deep ones that merit an oversized cozy sweater, a fire, and a man. 🙂

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  119. m says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 1:45 pm

    happy early birthday and love to mr tabs.

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  120. Rachel B. says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 1:48 pm

    Happy Birthday to you! (You have the same name as my older sister) Have a wonderful relaxing and spaaariffic celebration!

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  121. Suzi says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 1:52 pm

    Happy bday

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  122. Naziba says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 1:53 pm

    Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha =)

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  123. ceci says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 1:56 pm

    an early happy birthday to you, karen!

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  124. Yogirl says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 1:57 pm

    Have a great day with your friends and enjoy the massage! I did some shopping today and had a vegan cupcake with peanut cream.

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  125. Soo says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 1:58 pm

    happy early birthday, Karen!

    I’ve never been to a spa (other than a Korean-style one in Virginia somewhere), but it is on my bucket list! I’d love to be pampered for a day. I have however, had a massage before! they are ridiculously relaxing, and I wish I could afford more of them (my experience was with a gift from the bf via LivingSocial, I think)
    Soo recently posted … NARS Diablo x Orgasm

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  126. Alison says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    My favorite coffee is ANY coffee! 😉

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  127. Lydia says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 2:11 pm

    I have been to a spa before for a massage!

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  128. Alix says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 2:12 pm

    Typhoo decaf with lots of milk and sugar!

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  129. Jenn says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 2:13 pm

    Hey Karen, happy birthday! 🙂 My new go-to drink at Starbucks is a tall cafe vanilla frap– with whipped cream, of course.

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  130. annie shebuski says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 2:15 pm

    Beautiful day in Milwaukee, WI

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  131. Megan says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 2:17 pm

    I’ve never been to a spa, but I think I may have to add it to my birthday wishlist for this year… Happy birthday by the way! 🙂

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  132. Judy says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 2:19 pm

    It’s a gloomy rainy kind of weekend! Time to hit the couch and catch up on some reading~

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  133. Kate & Zena says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 2:19 pm

    Happy, happy Saturday!

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  134. Amanda says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 2:20 pm

    Happy Birthday! Mine birthday was last Sunday!
    Amanda recently posted … My First Little Black Bag!

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  135. Shauna says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 2:20 pm

    Hey Karen,
    Thanks of sharing the responses of the previous winners… made me smile on this rainy (MA) day 🙂 Take care.

    -Shauna

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  136. PS says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 2:21 pm

    Happy Birthday!!

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  137. Christine says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 2:24 pm

    I’m looking into trying more colorful eye makeup. So far, I used a lot of shimmery cream/champagne-ish colors, gold, brown, and a few pretty purples, but I’d like to try some navy or deep blue eyeliner.

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  138. Joanna says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 2:29 pm

    I absolutely love rosemary tea 🙂

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  139. Rae // theNotice says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 2:32 pm

    TEA! 😀 I’m really into Typhoo (again) and Tazo Refresh at the moment – both definitely worth a try 🙂
    Rae // theNotice recently posted … 02/06/12 Link Love

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  140. Rita says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 2:32 pm

    Your birthday plans sound wonderful!
    Today I had some iced tea at the farmer’s market, and it was so refreshing since it was rather warm out today!

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  141. duchessbelle says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 2:33 pm

    I love love love massages. Have a wonderful bday celebration!

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  142. Kalisa says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    Love the bliss spa! Have a wonderful birthday it sounds great!!!

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  143. Tamara B. says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    Happy Birthday and wish you the best day ever!

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  144. Jane says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    Happy Birthday! Enjoy your day with your friends!

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  145. Gina says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    I’ve been to two spas, for massages/wraps and mani/pedis. The first time was awkward but the second time…bliss! I felt drunk when I left I was so relaxed lol 😛

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  146. Ashley Miller says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 2:40 pm

    I’m so excited for summer!

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  147. Anna says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 2:41 pm

    happy birthdaaaay gorgeous!

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  148. Anna says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 2:41 pm

    Been wearing pot rouges for my blush everyday now that its almost summer!

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  149. Beverly Johnson says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 2:44 pm

    Hi Karen! I hope that you will have a HAPPY BIRTHDAY, you wonderful Gemini!!!! Mine is next weekend, June 10th! Enjoy your Special Day!!!

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  150. Amy D. says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 2:49 pm

    Since Tabs is in charge this weekend I hope he’ll relay my birthday wishes to Karen! hehe 🙂

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  151. Mandy says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 2:49 pm

    Many happy returns of the day!

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  152. Marilyn says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 2:50 pm

    I got a massage & hair cut this morning. It was so nice!

    Happy birthday!

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  153. Anar says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 2:50 pm

    This morning was the worst day in my entire life!! Had a fight with my husband… long story… we are still not talking!!

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    • Anar says

      June 2nd, 2012 at 2:51 pm

      Oh And Happy Birthday!!

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  154. Jennifer says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 2:54 pm

    Ooh, red velvet, my favorite! Love you Karen!

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  155. Donna says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 3:04 pm

    Happy Birthday!

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  156. Stephanie Y says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 3:05 pm

    Happy Birthday! Hope Tabs and El Hub make it a good one.

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  157. Jenny says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 3:06 pm

    I’ve never been to a spa. Well, maybe. My boyfriend bought me a massage for Christmas one year, but I don’t know if that counts. When I think of a spa, I think of facials and cucumber eyepatches, getting your hair and nails done, and those weird mud-bath things. Is that what actually happens, or has TV just corrupted my thoughts? I guess I’m just a tomboy at heart.

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  158. Step says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 3:15 pm

    Happy pre-birthday!! Hope it is a glorious day!

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  159. Patricia says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 3:15 pm

    happy Birthday

    I love to crochet

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  160. leetal says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 3:18 pm

    mmmmmmmmm cupcakes! i want!! happy birthday beautiful!!

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  161. Let says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 3:20 pm

    I love earl grey tea 🙂

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  162. KPrice says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 3:22 pm

    Ejnoy your day – it sounds like fun! Thanks for a chance at a giveaway.

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  163. Kim says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 3:25 pm

    I’m drinking dandelion tea these days. It’s a little bitter but it really helps with swelling.

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  164. Joy P. says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 3:27 pm

    The first time I had my eyebrows threaded, I ended up having bruised skin with a bit of bleeding 🙁

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  165. Maria says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 3:29 pm

    Happy day before your birthday!

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  166. Zoey says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    Happy birthday!

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  167. styleezta says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 3:38 pm

    I love spas!

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  168. Christin says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 3:43 pm

    Hope you have a great birthday 🙂

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  169. Lara says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    Deep Tissue! Make that massage count! Happy Birthday!!

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  170. Grace says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 3:51 pm

    Happy birthday! Sounds like a wonderful birthday mini getaway!

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  171. marta says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 3:54 pm

    I so would love a massage right now 🙂

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  172. tousledkitten says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 3:55 pm

    I trained as a beauty therapist so I don’t go to spas myself. 😀

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  173. Cara says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    OMG – I’ve been on a makeup “diet” since January — I soooo need to splurge a little!

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  174. Stephanie Fraval says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    Happy Birthday!!!

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  175. Daniella says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 4:02 pm

    Happy Birthday!!
    I go to glen ivy spa once a year, and best bday was Paris 99. Time to go back!

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  176. Katrin says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 4:03 pm

    I absolutely love peppermint tea with lots of sugar. 🙂

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  177. Katie says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 4:09 pm

    Happy early birthday, Karen! Enjoy the spa day; it sounds divine!

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  178. Celia Rodriguez says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 4:15 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway! Happy Early Birthday 🙂 I’ve never been to a spa. I would like to get a massage though lol

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  179. MiMi says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 4:17 pm

    Happy B-day! Love your blog!

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  180. Amanda says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 4:26 pm

    I love a good dark roast cup ‘o joe.

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  181. Jessica says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 4:43 pm

    Happy early birthday! And I love iced coffee with a little chocolate syrup!

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  182. Mylie says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 4:43 pm

    Omg I would so go to a spa right now! Everytime I went, it was perfect!! Except for the people who talk very loud! :p lol

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  183. Jenny says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 4:43 pm

    Ooh, a massage, I could use one of those too!

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  184. Alison says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 4:44 pm

    My spa experiences have been limited to facials and a few massages. Lately though, I’ve been heading to my town’s massage school for great massages that are really affordable. Have fun at Bliss with your girls! You deserve it!

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  185. Leslie Taylor says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 4:47 pm

    Sephora makeup brushes are my favorite!!

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  186. musical says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 4:50 pm

    Ooh la la! Have fun at Samovar! And if you can, nom some goodies on my behalf!

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  187. Chanelle says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 4:52 pm

    Happy birthday!!! I so wish I could eat a cupcake for you!

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  188. Nicole says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 4:55 pm

    Happy Birthday!

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  189. Rikki says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    I love these giveaways.

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  190. Pat says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 5:04 pm

    Really want to win one of these to put towards a Clarisonic!

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  191. Ana says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 5:12 pm

    That cupcake looks delish!

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  192. Talya says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 5:14 pm

    cupcakes yum!

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  193. lesleyk says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 5:23 pm

    Nope, never been to a spa. I hit up my chiropractor’s office’s massage therapists when I need a massage.

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  194. Shelly says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 5:29 pm

    Happy Birthday Karen! =)

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  195. Julie says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 5:31 pm

    I have never been to a spa, but would like to, one day!!
    My best birthday….oh maybe last year, when I turned 40, i went to NYC for the first time…with my hubby and 3 girls.
    It was amazing!!!!!!! They had 3 Sephora stores..all within a short distance of each other!!!!!
    The World Trade center memorial was life changing. I am so glad to have had the chance to visit.

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  196. Lia says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 5:32 pm

    Happy Birthday!!!
    Have a lovely day with your family and Tabs of course.

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  197. Bridget says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 5:34 pm

    The last massage I went in for was right after I had my daughter…ummmm 7 years ago! Yea, I’m waaaaay overdue for another !! 😉

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  198. meghan says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 5:38 pm

    Hi Karen, thanks for the giveaway and happy early birthday! Gemini HOLLA! (my b-day is this thursday!)

    My favorite tea? I guess I really like holiday teas, because the 2 I came up with are harney & sons holiday blends (black tea w/orange, almond and spices) and trader joe’s vanila cinnamon black tea, with a super cute lemur on the box. I have that stockpiled so I don’t run out, though I imagine I eventually will, it’s so yummy with milk and honey!

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  199. Sarah C. says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 5:38 pm

    Never been to a spa before! I sure want to though 🙂

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  200. SSB says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 5:39 pm

    Happy, happy birthday!

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  201. Agata says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 5:39 pm

    Hi Karen. I have already discussed my coffee habits with you. I had a delicious iced coffee with milk from Starbucks today. I also went to Target, finally bought the new Revlon lip balm stain. I love it already. I also went to Ulta so that totally made my day.

    I have never been to a spa, but I hope one day ill go. I hope you had fun with your friends 🙂 and have a great rest of the weekend.

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  202. annie says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 5:40 pm

    I’ve never been to a spa and I’m honestly not sure I’d like it! Hahaha I’m bad at relaxing!

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  203. Christina says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 5:41 pm

    I’d love to visit Seattle this summer! It’s my first summer off since I graduated high school!

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  204. BooBooNinja says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 5:46 pm

    Happy Birthday!

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  205. Kayla says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 5:57 pm

    I’m a sucker for just about any kind of coffee or tea! happy birthday!

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  206. Tania says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 6:00 pm

    My favorite tea is the Peach one from Teavana

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  207. Jess says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 6:03 pm

    I had a TERRIBLE spa experience once involving getting follicular is from a bad wax job! It was awful. Ever since then I only go to Benefit for any waxes-I have never had a bad experience there!

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  208. vns says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 6:09 pm

    My fav highlighter is Chanel So Chanel.

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  209. penny says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 6:13 pm

    I’m in love with the soy chai tea latte from starbucks, iced. It’s my go to drink! Also, I recently go into L’Occitane products and their shea hand creme and milk body soap are amazing and a must try!

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  210. Janet says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 6:14 pm

    Happy Birthday, Karen!!!! 🙂

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  211. Christy says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 6:17 pm

    I drink my coffee black! And it has to be a dark roast. 🙂 Happy birthday! Enjoy the spa.

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  212. Kristin says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 6:17 pm

    Happy early b-day!

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  213. karen says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 6:19 pm

    I got a pedicure a manicure at a spa, but never a spa treatment so it doesn’t feel like I’ve really been to a spa.

    Happy birthday!

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  214. Tran says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 6:26 pm

    I’ve never been to a spa before but I am dying to try it!

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  215. VictoriaJane says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 6:29 pm

    Have a great birthday weekend!

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  216. Nora says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 6:39 pm

    any coffee is good coffee!

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  217. Kimberly says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 6:56 pm

    happy birthday!

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  218. Jill says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 7:01 pm

    Happy early birthday!!!! 36-soon-to-be-37??? no way!!!! you put my late 20’s self to shame!

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  219. bin du says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 7:02 pm

    first off, happy birthday!! The weathers been awful these past 2 days so hopefully its working out better for you! In other news i’ve decided to go on a project 10 pan. I was already going on a bit of a makeup purge but I kept justifying more and more blushes (my blush collection has more than doubled since 2012) its my favourite makeup item to buy but even now i’m thinking its getting to be too much. Let’s hope this goes well!

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  220. Melissa says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 7:06 pm

    My feet hurt today, so shopping online is ideal 🙂 I think I need more Buxom cream eyeshadows!

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  221. buckycatt says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 7:16 pm

    I like the color palette of MAC Casual Color, but I hate having to dig things out of pots so I will probably not be purchasing any of these. I’m not a germophobe but pots strike me as unhygienic.

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  222. Maria says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 7:18 pm

    Yes I have been to a spa….mainly when I’m in need of a good deep tissue massage, which isn’t often since I can’t really afford to need it too often. LOL

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  223. bruna louise says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 7:23 pm

    nothing but a day at the spa! so good!

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  224. Amanda G says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 7:26 pm

    My favorite coffee is the americano I make in the mornings with freshly ground beans in my own espresso machine… four espresso shots, too much sugar, and hot hot water the rest of the way up. 🙂

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  225. Kathleen says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 7:28 pm

    Have fun, hope your Bday is grand. I’ve actually never had a massage, DH doesn’t like the idea of someone else’s hands on me. Sweet, but frustrating! Thankfully he makes up for it with lots of rubs from him!! 😉

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  226. Christine says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 7:31 pm

    I want to get a facial right now! And I love tea 🙂 Happy birthday Karen!

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  227. Mary says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    I got a groupon for an all-in-one spa day that included a hairdo, manicure and pedicure, 1 hour massage, facial and small snack/lunch thing. It sounded great on paper, but when I got there I was less than impressed. It started off with the facial which was kind of odd, the lady kept telling me how awful my skin was. Next came the massage which would have been INCREDIBLE if I hadn’t had to keep reminding the masseuse of the areas I had marked on the sheet not to touch. I’m extremely sensitive about my body and it was a stretch for me to agree to a massage in the first place. Then came the mani/pedi, which is by far the WORST I’ve ever experienced. They looked like they had just opened, the woman was extremely annoying and I only had 5 shades of pink to choose from. Midway through the manicure I decided I’d had enough, and faked an emergency phone call from my family to get out…..

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  228. Pamela says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 7:54 pm

    I have 7 besties who I’ve known since I was 9 years old and we are now 34 and still friends!

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  229. MelodyJ says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 7:57 pm

    Happy Birthday!

    I like both coffee and tea. I love trying different types.

    melodyj(at)gmail(dot)com

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  230. Sara P. says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 7:57 pm

    I love a nice latte in the morning!

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  231. Jaa Maurer says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 8:00 pm

    That cupcake looks delicious!! =D

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  232. Anjali says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 8:02 pm

    Happy Birthday!! a cup of tea sounds good 🙂

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  233. Janelle says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 8:10 pm

    My old company once paid for me (and a few colleagues) to go to a spa in Callistoga. The mud bath was a *strange* experience. I fell asleep during my massage, because it was so relaxing; I wish I hadn’t, so that I could fully enjoy and remember the experience!

    Happy bday, Karen!

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  234. Sophie says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 8:10 pm

    Happy Birthday, Karen! We are both Geminis! My b-day is the 15th (not saying my age, tho). And I like my coffee black and strong. No sugar or creamer, thank you. ^.^

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  235. Wendy says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 8:13 pm

    My fav tea would be Mulberry Magic from DavidsTea company!

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  236. Lucia W says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 8:20 pm

    Happy birthday to u!!!

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  237. Ashley says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 8:39 pm

    About to watch Dracula!!

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  238. Emily says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 8:42 pm

    I love facials and massages. My next treat for myself will have to be a day at the spa.

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  239. yuri says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 9:00 pm

    just came back from a BBQ.. im stuffed

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  240. Pansy says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 9:01 pm

    Ive never been to a spa but I sure would like to! 🙂

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  241. Jessica says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 9:09 pm

    Happy Birthday! Enjoy your massage! Thanks for the opportunity to win 🙂

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  242. Ris says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 9:14 pm

    I love fruity black teas. Especially iced. Mmmm! And Happy Birthday!

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  243. SilhouetteScreams says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 9:18 pm

    I’d love to go to a spa! I’ve only been to a fish foot spa, which was AMAZING.

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  244. Daphne says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 9:23 pm

    Wishing you a happy birthday!!

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  245. alana says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 9:26 pm

    Hey karen,
    I look forward to mondays just because i love your question and answer post!! Im graduating sunday from highschool and sephora cards were a major thing on my list haha happy early birthday

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  246. Kay says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 9:29 pm

    I love black teaaaa!

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  247. Jennifer says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 9:37 pm

    Have an awesome B-Day Karen! My bf’s is coming up soon– wonder what I’ll get him?

    Jenn

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  248. Alison says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 10:04 pm

    I love going to the spa for a great facial or pedicure!

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  249. Crystal says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 10:05 pm

    Happy birthday!!! And you’re from the Bay! Yay!!

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  250. Nicole says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 10:17 pm

    My favorite teas are english breakfast and earl grey.

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  251. Bella says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 10:32 pm

    I enjoy drinking tea, maybe less often than some people. I especially love using a sore throat as an excuse to drink my favorite Peet’s Tea Xiao’s Blend. SOOO yummy!

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  252. Yukari says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 10:47 pm

    My favourite “coffee” is a half sweet raspberry white mocha! Yuuuum

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  253. corallista says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 10:48 pm

    How I would love a massage right now! Enjoy your session Karen and a very Happy Birthday to you!
    corallista recently posted … MAC Permanent Eye shadow Swatches : Neutrals Part 1

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  254. Liz says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 10:50 pm

    Happy birthday, fellow June baby!

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  255. Melodyy says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 10:52 pm

    I haven’t ever been to a spa but I have an appointment for one recently! 🙂

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  256. Grace says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:06 pm

    Happy birthday, Karen! Love from LA!

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  257. angela n. says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:09 pm

    hope I win…I’m always a loser when it comes to any type of raffle drawing…:)

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  258. Kim Law (kimmydadiva) says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:12 pm

    I have never been to spa and would love to go to one.

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  259. Barbara says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:19 pm

    Never heard of David’s Tea till yesterday and now there have been a few references ti it here, so I’ll have to check out the website.
    Never been to a spa, but I”m more envious of you going to Samovar cause it sounds great. Happy Birthday!

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  260. KaylaK says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:22 pm

    I have been inside of a spa to buy stuff but not to have a treatment done..at least not yet! I should be getting my first facial by the end of this month! 🙂

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  261. Liz says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:29 pm

    Sounds like a great agenda in SF. Happy Birthday!

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  262. MarciaF says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:41 pm

    I wonder what it would be like to own a cat. I’ve never had one and some day would love to do so.

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  263. Manu says

    June 2nd, 2012 at 11:58 pm

    I adore masala chai – and I miss it so much from home, and now that i’ve said this, I feel a bit homesick 🙂

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  264. terry says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 12:23 am

    I don’t do spas… Just facials.=D

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  265. Pam says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 12:58 am

    One of my favorite teas is the mango one at Lovejoy’s in Noe Valley.

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  266. Jana Ricketts says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 1:07 am

    Spas are wonderful! Have a great Birthday!!

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  267. elle says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 1:14 am

    I tried a facial at a spa once… It was just okay. =/

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  268. Iosefina says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 1:25 am

    I never went to a spa before and I prepare my own facials…and really enjoy them

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  269. Vanessa says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 1:26 am

    I’m watching You’ve Got Mail … Such a classic!

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  270. Advah says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 2:05 am

    My favourite coffee has toasted coconut in it!

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  271. Kim D. says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 2:08 am

    I like tea and Happy Birthday!

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  272. layla says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 2:21 am

    Oh boy, would I love to have a massage right now 🙂 Hope you have an awesome birthday!

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  273. Sue C. says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 2:46 am

    I love trying different teas but my favorite is always English Breakfast. I hope you have a great day out with your girlfriends and have a great Birthday!

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  274. Ly Thanh Thao says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 3:09 am

    I wish I could win this give away

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  275. Deanna G. says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 4:06 am

    I’ve never been to a spa. 🙁

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  276. Yesenia says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 4:45 am

    I would probably never go to a spa because i am a complete germaphobe xD

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  277. Madeline says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 5:01 am

    I had a mediocre spa experience once. I was getting a massage and the lady’s breath smelled very bad! The massage itself was great though.

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  278. Madeline says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 5:02 am

    Tweet link: https://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/209253556346306560

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  279. happyhubbs says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 5:05 am

    I can use a spa treatment! I have never been this busy in my life.

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  280. Hohete says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 5:15 am

    Happy Birthday, Karen! Have a wonderful day!

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  281. Paige says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 5:19 am

    Just scheduled myself and the hubs for a couples massage and he is terrified! Should make for a fun spa experience 🙂

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  282. meena says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 6:23 am

    Happy Birthday Karen. I have never been to a spa. I love the Chai Tea Latte at Starbucks. I visited LA and San Diego 2 years ago. I would love to live in San Diego.

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  283. pearl says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 6:42 am

    Happy Birthday Karen 🙂 I love Florida. Its my all time fav holiday destination..

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  284. Kelly M. says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 6:45 am

    Happy Birthday Karen! eats lots of cake and cupcakes for me!

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  285. Alycia says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 6:46 am

    It seems like the older I get, the less I see my friends . . . we are just all so busy with work and our kids. So, I can relate to how you feel. And, you’re reminding me that I need to do something about it. I need some friend time soon!!!

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  286. Rie Maeda says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 6:52 am

    i had this horrible facial experience where i got an allergic reaction to the facial and got this horrendous rash that lasted for a week 🙁

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  287. Nicolle S says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 7:02 am

    I seriously cannot wait for Madagascar 3 to hit theaters! Who’s with me?! Happy birthday!

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  288. Brooke @ BlushingNoir says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 7:06 am

    I have been to a spa a few times, the one time was on a cruise and we did this thing that said you could lose inches from all over. of course my friend and i did it and after the measuring we bought everything because we lost some inches LMAO so stupid. my hubby said we bought snake oil bwhahahahha I do love to go, though. Massages are awesome

    and Happy Birthday!!!!!

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  289. Danielle says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 7:11 am

    The best birthday I ever had was dinner and drinks with my family. We always have a great time together but that birthday was really special.

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  290. Amie F says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 7:19 am

    I like Earl Grey tea the best though I am more of a coffee drinker.

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  291. Vnssa906 says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 7:30 am

    I’ve been dying to go to a spa … My sister and I are planning a spa day for our moms birthday this July 🙂

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  292. Carissa says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 7:51 am

    i love tea, but rarely drink coffee!

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  293. Carol says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 7:56 am

    As long as my coffee and tea are cold with plenty of ice I like it. For coffee, I love any icy coffee/chocolate blend like the mocha fraps at Starbucks. And for teas, bubble teas for sure. My favorite flavor is apple black tea with lychee jelly.

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  294. brooke says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 8:08 am

    meow

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  295. Tracie says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 8:23 am

    Congrats to my cousin who got married this weekend!

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  296. Deborah Bolig says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 8:28 am

    I got a gift card to a spa for Mother’s Day. Can’t wait to use it!!

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  297. jess says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 8:39 am

    i love weekends!

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  298. Marjorie says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 8:41 am

    There’s a new Sephora opening this weekend! Would be wonderful to have a gift certificate to spend there! By the way Karen you have a wonderful blog!
    Hi from Montreal, Canada!

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  299. Sara says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 8:52 am

    Best birthday was when I was 17 and all my friends through me a surprise party. Almost 20 yrs ago now but it was quite fun, I don’t think anyone could pull that off now!

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  300. Megan says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 8:54 am

    Happy Birthday!
    I wish I could go to the spa

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  301. Savannah says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 9:18 am

    Happy Birthday! I’m so jealous of your spa day!

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  302. virginie says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 9:31 am

    HAppy birthday KAren. Never got a massage in my whole life! I have to think about it more seriously….

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  303. Caitlin says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 9:33 am

    I love ginger based teas, but I recently tried the Aveda tea and it’s soooooo good!

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  304. Maya says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 9:43 am

    happy b-day! 😀

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  305. Lisa says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 9:43 am

    Happy birthday, Karen! I should have guessed you were a fellow Gemini : )

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  306. Mariee says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 9:50 am

    Happy Birthday!

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  307. Vicki says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 10:01 am

    I love going to the spa – just a fantastic treat. I like to get an Indian Head Massage or a facial.

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  308. Lisa says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 10:01 am

    Happy birthday! I love massages, but it’s been a really long time since I had one. The boy bought me one for xmas a few years ago, but I haven’t been since.

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  309. Liz says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 10:08 am

    I used to be a spa regular before we bought a house. Massage, facial, mani/pedi, wrap – you name it, I liked it. Oh well, at least I can still get the occasional massage at a local place that’s affordable.
    Liz recently posted … Best manicure EVAR

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  310. Cass says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 10:16 am

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

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  311. Tiffany says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 10:23 am

    Ahh, I’m so jealous of your SF/Bliss spa day! Hope you enjoyed your pre-bday festivities =)

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  312. Rosemarie says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 10:27 am

    Happy Birthday!!! Hope you have a beautiful day!!

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  313. Inday says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 10:41 am

    There was a spa in Danville that I used to go to when I could afford it but it’s been so long since then I can’t even remember the name of it anymore! LoL

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  314. Karen M. says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 10:42 am

    I hope you enjoy your day!

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  315. Melissa says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 10:49 am

    I always drink my coffee, be it a latte or coffee with a little cream, iced. Even in winter.

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  316. Jane says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 11:04 am

    Happy birthday! A spa day sounds wonderful

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  317. Christy O says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 11:21 am

    I have been wanting a hard-boiled egg for weeks.
    Why am I so lazy???

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  318. Sophie says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 11:34 am

    I like good earth teas

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  319. Cristy says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 11:40 am

    Hugs & Kisses Karen!!! Cristy(eating a Kit Kat) he he!! 😀

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  320. Cassidey says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 11:42 am

    Happy Birthday! Enjoy your time at the spa!

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  321. Michelle says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 11:44 am

    I like extra bold coffee! Yum!

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  322. Susan says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 11:56 am

    i love tea!
    🙂

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  323. Roxanne says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 11:59 am

    Happy birthday from a fellow 30-something cat lady!

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  324. Kelly says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 11:59 am

    A spa day would be great. I never been to one

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  325. Crystal Ford says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 12:03 pm

    I absolutely love coffee! There is nothing better than that very first taste in the morning :)….I like tea in the night time tho to relax 🙂

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  326. Brooke says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 12:04 pm

    Happy early Birthday!! I’ve never been to a spa, but I’ve been dying to go to one! It’s been on my list of things to do for a long time!

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  327. Faiza says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 12:04 pm

    Happy birthday! Hope you had a fantastic weekend. I love the W for some lounging and you can’t beat a massage! 🙂

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  328. Ashley S. says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 12:05 pm

    happy birthday beautiful{: have a wonderful day, thanks for the giveaway xo

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  329. Tamara says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 12:05 pm

    I’m trying to study for a master’s exam and all I hear in my apt building are people having fun/partying/being rude. 🙁

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  330. Caitlin says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 12:23 pm

    I love all types of tea, frankly, but being a Southern girl I couldn’t live without my sweet tea!!!

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  331. Sue says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 12:23 pm

    Have to leave the town I have lived in for the past 34 years. So sad. A gift card would help with the sadness.

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  332. Wendy says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 12:28 pm

    Happy Bitthday! I spent my birthday this year in Vang Vieng, Laos along with hundreds of impaired Scandanavians

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  333. Jess says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 12:35 pm

    Giving away a gift card for YOUR birthday–well that’s just sweet of you : )
    -Jess
    Simply-everything.com

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  334. Christy says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 12:36 pm

    I have never been to a spa! I could use a massage right about now!

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  335. irini says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 12:39 pm

    I’m craving something sweet.

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  336. Amanda says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 12:43 pm

    I love drinking mostly green teas and my favorite coffee is Kona coffee! I love it! My dad is from Hawaii, so he introduced it to me a long time ago and I’m just so in love with it.

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  337. Mikaela says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 12:47 pm

    I NEED a massage ASAP or after I come back from working this summer camp. Mani/pedi will be a must!

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  338. Kelly says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 12:55 pm

    I just got a facial on Friday. Love my skin after!

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  339. Larie says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 12:56 pm

    I like lots of tea, but recently I’ve been really loving this Lavender Earl Grey from Adagio Teas!
    Larie recently posted … Empties + Rejects, V5

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  340. Mai says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 12:57 pm

    Does Thai Tea (with no boba) count as a type of tea? If so, that’s my favorite!
    Mai recently posted … Saturday Dinner Makeup FOTN

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  341. Tiffany says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 1:00 pm

    I love all teas!

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  342. Helen Stockwell says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 1:00 pm

    I purchased Sweetened Tea today at the grocery store. Was such a nice day to have a glass of sweet tea!!

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  343. Laci says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 1:01 pm

    Happy early birthday Karen! I just celebrated the 4th anniversary of my 29th birthday last week — the same week I finally finished my bachelor’s degree! 😀
    Laci recently posted … Recharging

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  344. Tracy says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 1:01 pm

    Happy Birthday!! Never been to a spa but would love to go : )

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  345. DalaLuz says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 1:03 pm

    Pre-happy-Bday you spring chicken!

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  346. Mary says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 1:04 pm

    Happy birthday!

    And I’ve never been to a spa, woe.

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  347. Gilbert Cervantes says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 1:04 pm

    ***Happy Birthday Karen*** For your Unsung Hero Profile I really think NARS blush Zen should be an item that is talked about. This blush is an amazing addition to anyone’s makeup collection.Don’t be fooled by it’s simple look. Zen can be used as a beautiful contour color to the cheeks or used under a brighter blush to really pop that color. Zen is one of my favorites. Check it out people the next time you are at the NARS counter.

    ~Gilby~

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  348. ali says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 1:08 pm

    I put on makeup daily! I’m obsessed!

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  349. Jenn says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 1:08 pm

    I’ve been to a “spa”…. 😛 I use Bliss religiously and need more bubbles!!

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  350. Taryn says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 1:25 pm

    I wonder if Snow White is any good. Hope so!

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  351. Kristi says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 1:36 pm

    Happy happy birthday!

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  352. Andrea says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 1:39 pm

    I’m going grocery shopping with my boyfriend today! We just moved in together 🙂

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  353. knownever says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 1:40 pm

    If i won this I would use it to buy my mom and aunt something nice. My aunt is sick and my mom is being a real hero supporting her through it. they both deserve someone to be nice to them for no reason.

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  354. Gala says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 1:40 pm

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOVE!

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  355. Halifax says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 1:46 pm

    Happy birthday Karen

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  356. Kristine Ayala says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 1:58 pm

    Happy Birthday Doll Face

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  357. Hillary says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 2:00 pm

    I went to a spa on Wednesday to get a massage. It was in a scary part of town and looked just as scary from the outside but inside was a little piece of heaven. Best massage ever.

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  358. Stef says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 2:00 pm

    Karen, you are gorgeous!

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  359. kim c says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 2:02 pm

    I was once at a spa getting a full body scrub and shine and the spa ran out of hot water completely. I was lying on the spa bed naked and was rinsed in freezing cold water. I was so cold I couldn’t stop shivering so they put me in their sauna to warm up. The spa made up for the horrible experience by offering me another spa day with additional services at no charge.

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  360. Camelia Andrasescu says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 2:03 pm

    I swim today !
    I follow you on twitter : @cameliaadriana
    I tweeted : https://twitter.com/cameliaadriana/status/209389538215342080

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  361. Julia Alkaseltzer says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 2:16 pm

    Going to a spa is one of the most relaxing things I ever do. I feel so refreshed afterwards. Also, I’m a coffee junkie. 🙂

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  362. Catherine Watkins says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 2:18 pm

    I love peach tea for the summer!

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  363. Dawn says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 2:19 pm

    I have had and enjoyed several facials in the past, but I have had only one massage while I was on vacation. It was very relaxing, but I just couldn’t get over how creepy I felt having a stranger rub all over me! Oh well, maybe it’s just me!

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  364. aradhana says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 2:21 pm

    happy birthday, karen!

    i love earl grey tea…

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  365. Dr Melissa says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 2:22 pm

    Happy B-day from a fellow Gemini!

    FreeSyria

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  366. christine says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 2:24 pm

    happy birthday!

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  367. Kimberly says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 2:31 pm

    Happy birthday, Karen!!! I just started a new job after waitressing for the last 6 years! Yeah, I don’t know how I lasted that long, either!! So, besides needing a complete overhaul of my wardrobe (everything is supa-tight!), I also need some office-friendly makeup! Whaddya, say? Make me the happiest (and prettiest, natch!) girl in the office, whydontcha! 😉

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  368. lotusmakeup says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 2:32 pm

    Hey,
    I wanted to share a weird spa story. I used a gift certificate for a mud wrap. I got wrapped in mud and was freezing. Then i was wrapped like a burrito in plastic and a blanket and left for 30 minutes. Apparently it had detox properties. For the rest of the day i felt all fuzzy headed and almost tipsy. Apparently i need my toxins 😉

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  369. Jennifer says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 2:35 pm

    I loooove Oolong tea when I want something warm and sweet Southern style tea when I want something cold. I LOVE TEA! Happy almost birthday!

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  370. Justine says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 2:40 pm

    I like coffee that’s not too strongly caffeinated. It doesn’t need to be decaf.

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  371. Cassie says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 2:45 pm

    I love the passion tea from starbucks! I brew it at home, and it is so refreshing to have on a hot day! I also love green tea for the added health benefits, and yummy flavor. 🙂 I have never been to a spa, unfortunately, but if I am lucky enough to win the fabulous sephora gift card, I will definitely be purchasing some spa-worthy items to treat myself to my very own spa day! Glad you had a pampered birthday Karen, you deserve it! 🙂

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  372. Natasha says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 2:48 pm

    I’m into organic teas lately, they do taste different. I mostly prefer green tea, and the Arabic-influenced green tea with mint is a must-have for me in summer.

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  373. Traci Reid says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    Happy Birthday!!! Hope you have a blast!! Spas are the best getaway & relaxation that we all deserve!

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  374. Alexa says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 2:58 pm

    I love buying massages on groupon! Saves me some money and allows for massages slightly more frequently. Happy birthday!

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  375. Amy says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 2:58 pm

    Would love this gift certificate as I’m on the market for a new hair iron!

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  376. Jess says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 2:59 pm

    Happy birthday!

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  377. Lunachique says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 2:59 pm

    My favorite tea is chai, but I love hazelnut lattes. I have only been to a spa once, and it was wonderful!

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  378. Raquel says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 3:00 pm

    I’ve never been to a spa, but would like to experience it one day.

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  379. Kell says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 3:00 pm

    Passion tea is the best! I always order it. It’s always relaxes me, I have no idea why

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  380. Raquel says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 3:01 pm

    Hello! What facial did you get at bliss?

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  381. Rachel says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 3:05 pm

    Happy Early Birthday! That Samovar Tea Lounge looks ah-may-zing. I’m sipping tea today too, although not for pure pleasure. This damn spring cold has my throat all scratchy. :-/

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  382. Carlee says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 3:10 pm

    Love both tea and coffee! Happy Birthday Karen!!! 🙂

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  383. Crystal W says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 3:18 pm

    You should join my club ..the girls who celebrate their annual 29th birthday…instead of having to remember all those escalating numbers!

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  384. Ambrrr says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 3:23 pm

    Have a Happy Birthday! I’ll eat a cupcake and tell myself it was in your honor. The other four’ll be on me.

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  385. Lindsey says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 3:26 pm

    I LOVE spas!! I try to go as often as I can!

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  386. Emily says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    Happy birthday! Wish I were getting a massage soon.

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  387. Angela says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    Happy Birthday Karen! Sounds like you have a fabulous birthday planned.
    Random fact: I am obsessed with London Fog tea lattes. An extra shot of vanilla makes all the delicious difference.
    Angela recently posted … 02/06/12 Link Love

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  388. maggie mae says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 3:50 pm

    I’ve just been to the spa for the 1st time last month. I had a hot stone massage and it was amazing! Happy Birthday Karen!!

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  389. Karen F says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 3:55 pm

    Happy birthday! My little brother just turned 16 on June 1st! Ack!

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  390. Amy says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    Happy birthday! That cupcake looks yummy! It was my sister’s birthday yesterday and we had some delicious red velvet cupcakes.

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  391. Cosmetics Aficionado says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    Never been to a spa. I find them intimidating.

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  392. Prima says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    Vanilla Chai tea is one of God’s greatest creations..
    right next to Ryan Reynolds

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  393. Jessica Kottoor says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 3:59 pm

    Watching Smurfs movie and thinkin about all the wonderful things I would buy if I won the gift card. So far I have, Tarte concealer and the Laura Mercier Eyes and Cheek palette xx

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  394. Sarah says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 3:59 pm

    My best friend is Caroline Elizabeth Crew:)

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  395. Bonnie says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 4:09 pm

    Really love Sephora🍙🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌸

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  396. Christine says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 4:09 pm

    I’ve always wanted to go to a spa, but have never been!

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  397. Jackee says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 4:12 pm

    Never been to a spa, I’m too scared to fall asleep while someone is massaging me!! LOL

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  398. Alyssa Lee says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 4:13 pm

    My boyfriend owes me a trip to the spa, I can’t wait until I get to go!!! 😃

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  399. Grace says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 4:15 pm

    I’ve gone to a spa in Asia before but I want to go to one here and get extractions done. I have so many clogged pores. =( Any skincare products to help with that?

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  400. shawna c. says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 4:16 pm

    🙂 I love you and your blog. Wanna wish u a happy birthday beautiful!

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  401. kalcedon says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 4:20 pm

    Tea-wise, nothing better than good old Earl Grey with loads of sugar and loads of lemon, at least for me. But I love almost any kind of fruit tea (the same way :D) too.

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  402. beth says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 4:24 pm

    I’m a teacher….and man am I glad to be out for the summer….I can now take better care of myself….more time!

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  403. Jessica says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 4:27 pm

    I have never had a massage before. I’m been thinking of getting one soon tho. I just have this thing about people touching me. lol

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  404. Angie says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 4:28 pm

    I wish tomorrow wasn’t Monday.

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  405. Danielle says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 4:31 pm

    I’ve never had a bad spa experience- unless you count mani/pedi in that category. I was preparing for a trip to FL last year and went in for a mani/pedi before I left and not even 24 hours into my trip (I went the day before my flight) my nails were chipping like crazy. I was not pleased!

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  406. Nicole says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 4:33 pm

    I have only been to the spa once – a friend gifted me a certificate for a massage.

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  407. Rai says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 4:35 pm

    I love Sephora!

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  408. Elle says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 4:50 pm

    I just bought the new Trader Joe’s vanilla chai coffee and am so excited to try it this week! It’s a special treat to perk me up in the mornings, since my new job starts on Tuesday.

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  409. Tiffany says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 4:55 pm

    Happy Birthday! June babies unite!!

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  410. Carolyn N. says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 4:58 pm

    I haven’t been to a spa yet! One day I’ll treat myself! 🙂

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  411. brittany says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 4:59 pm

    I love tazo awake for mornings and twinnings earl grey any other time of the day 🙂

    Reply
  412. Molly says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 4:59 pm

    Green tea all the way! I always brew a few packs and keep it in the fridge. Amazing health benefits and the earlier in the day you drink it, the more it helps your metabolism!

    Reply
  413. Jenn says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    mmm favorite type of coffee? I don’t know I love it all!

    Reply
  414. julio says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    Omg! Geminis!!!!

    Reply
  415. Lorraine says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 5:06 pm

    I have never been to a spa but I am thinking of sending my mom and her friend to one soon! They deserve it. 🙂

    Reply
  416. McKenzie says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 5:10 pm

    I’ve not been to a spa before, but my best friend and I have plans to go to one during a trip to Barcelona in September. She’s not really been to a spa before either, so we’re both excited!

    Reply
  417. Maris says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 5:11 pm

    Happy birthday! Spas are the BEST

    Reply
  418. Yao says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 5:11 pm

    I love massages, but my last one was almost two years ago!

    Reply
  419. Ivy says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 5:17 pm

    I’ve never been to a spa. Maybe in the future!

    Reply
  420. Ami says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 5:18 pm

    The closet thing I’ve had to a bad spa experience was when I went for a special hour and a half aromatherapy massage and the lady who was supposed to do it didn’t come to work for some reason. So the spa gave me a free hour and a half regular massage!

    Reply
  421. Christine says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 5:19 pm

    I’m too ticklish for a massage!

    Reply
  422. Theresa says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 5:22 pm

    I’ve never been to a spa but would love to go one day. It is just very pricey and i’m sure I can’t get out of there without spending 150+. i got a pedicure with my bff at a spa-ish place though lol.

    Reply
  423. Isabella531 says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 5:23 pm

    happy birthday fellow gemini. Im very much looking forward to my upcoming massage time with my bestie as well.

    Reply
  424. Dawn Peacher says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 5:28 pm

    Happy Birthday and enjoy your day. it sounds wonderful !!

    Reply
  425. Claire says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 5:32 pm

    I really need this to stock up on philosophy’s amazing grace!

    Reply
  426. Iris says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 5:34 pm

    Happy birthday! My favourite type of tea is chai or black tea.

    I haven’t been to a spa before but would love to go one day.

    Thank you for the giveaway. Cheers!

    Reply
  427. Charity S says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 5:38 pm

    I really love green tea.

    Reply
  428. Brandi says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 5:39 pm

    My best birthday/spa experience is when my dad took me and the rest of my family on a trip to Las Vegas! We stayed at the MGM hotel in the penthouse suite…right next to David Copperfield! He even pulled me on stage during one of his shows while I was there. 🙂 I also got treated to a massage and hot stone facial at the hotel’s spa and they were both amazing! I had never had a hot stone massage before, and I was worried that I wouldn’t like it, but now it’s my favorite and I hope to have another one again sometime!

    Reply
  429. Sarah G. says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 5:40 pm

    Hope you enjoyed your massage!

    Reply
  430. Karen C says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 5:40 pm

    Have you tried the new periccone md no concealer concealer? It’s amazing!

    Reply
  431. Colleen says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 5:43 pm

    My birthday is this Friday on the eighth. I’m turning 22!

    Reply
  432. Christina says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 5:43 pm

    BFFs Elia & Mariana

    Reply
  433. Emma says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 5:45 pm

    Had a spa day a couple years ago with my girlfriends as a ‘bridal shower.’ Such a fun day : )

    Reply
  434. Christina says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 5:46 pm

    Happy Birthday. I have actually never had a proper facial. I am thinking that’s what I’ll ask for for *my* birthday.

    Reply
  435. Jessy says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 5:52 pm

    I have never been to a spa but I would love to be able to treat my sister and I 🙂

    Reply
  436. katie says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 5:55 pm

    i have a migraine :*(

    Reply
  437. Rita says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 5:58 pm

    Happy birthday! Oh gosh, I would love an Urban Decay Naked palette…

    Reply
  438. kirsten says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 6:01 pm

    I’m actually getting a massage really soon!

    Reply
  439. Samantha says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 6:01 pm

    I love hot green tea, and the spa!

    Reply
  440. Estella miller says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 6:03 pm

    I should have bought stock in Sephora! It’s my second home!

    Reply
  441. Amiee says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 6:03 pm

    Man, I really want to go to a spa now.

    Reply
  442. Emily Dinan says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 6:04 pm

    I wanna winnnnn!

    Reply
  443. Stephanie says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 6:05 pm

    It’s been such a nice weekend, but grinding back to work tomorrow is going to require some motivation!
    Stephanie recently posted … Try Before You Buy: Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-hour Foundation

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  444. Nicoleee says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 6:06 pm

    I recently bought some briiiight fuschia lipstick…. best decision I ever made.

    Reply
  445. Chrissy Kasper says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 6:07 pm

    I’ve lost 22 pounds this year. Still can’t wrap my head around it. Sometime I feel like it’s not much because I’m still shaped the same. Just smaller.

    Reply
  446. Rachel says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 6:07 pm

    Happy birthday! I love tea, drink it all day long. Love black tea & green. Yum!

    Reply
  447. Izabella says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 6:09 pm

    I have never been to spa 🙁 oh well maybe one day.

    Happy birthday Karen 🙂

    Reply
  448. Katherine says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 6:12 pm

    I think I enjoyed your “knot” pun more than I should have. 🙂
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  449. Lori Stewart says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 6:14 pm

    I love going to spas” my friends & I went for a spa weekend at the Williamsburg (VA) Spa for my 50th birthday. Had my favorite tea there, too – vanilla. ☺

    Reply
  450. Patty says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 6:16 pm

    Love your website! Thanks for geting me addicted to makeup 🙂

    Reply
  451. Karissa says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 6:20 pm

    Today I went to a surprise bridal shower for my cousin in law – she was totally surprised! They had excellent food, and it was a lot fun. I am looking forward to her wedding next month!

    Reply
  452. Beauty and the Scientist says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 6:21 pm

    I like milk tea 🙂

    Reply
  453. Bel P. says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 6:27 pm

    Hi Karen! My favorite kind of tea is Chamomile! 🙂

    Reply
  454. chibicheeks says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 6:29 pm

    I love all tea!!! especially those by Harney & Sons… although the packaging might be a big reason for that…hehe

    Reply
  455. Dhara says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 6:35 pm

    Happy Birthday Karen..you know whenever I see your face shots, I think it would be nice if I would be able to carry off make up with such elegance when I reach my 30’s 🙂
    Have been to a spa bt had a bad experience..the girl just wouldn’t stop talking and I hd no fun !!

    Reply
  456. Ginelle says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 6:42 pm

    I am addicted to Starbucks iced green lattes! I can’t get enough 🙂

    Reply
  457. monika says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 6:45 pm

    Spa experience depends all on person, that delivers the service. With some u click and with others……..not so much. Nothing worse than getting a massage from smoker though, nothing.

    Reply
  458. Katie says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 6:56 pm

    I’m not much of a tea person, but I LOVE coffee – pretty much any kind that is well-made. I had a really funny adventure trying to get a coffee maker and coffee beans when I was living in China (instant was not cutting it!). One store sold coffee makers, but not beans, and another sold beans, but not the coffee maker.

    I’ve never really been to a spa, but I would love to try a hot stone massage.

    Reply
  459. Paula says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 6:57 pm

    Would love to win this gift card!

    Reply
  460. Demi says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 7:02 pm

    I just got a new dog!

    Reply
  461. Jasmine says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 7:10 pm

    Happy birthday honey I hope you enjoy your special day 🙂 Last Tuesday I dropped off my job application at Sephora 🙂 fingers crossed I get a call back & a interview it would be a dream job for me!! I’m so nervous because I really want this job & I would love to be surrounded by makeup all day & beautiful women who are beauty addicts like me lol 🙂

    Reply
  462. Marie Hermann says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 7:10 pm

    Hope your birthday is/was GREAT! Time seriously flies waaaaay too fast! lol
    I’ll be turning 35 this October and can’t understand how this happened?? :-/

    Thank you for all the little Sephora giveaways you tweet.
    And thanks for all the great blog posts! I really enjoy them.

    Reply
  463. mrsshukra says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 7:14 pm

    Watching Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol!

    Reply
  464. jenelle l says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 7:26 pm

    I love hair and make up, sharing my passion with everyone and never feeling like what I do is work……

    Reply
  465. JaNelle says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 7:29 pm

    I hurt my foot yesterday.. been in the bed all day. The good news, I was able to redo my manicure! WooT!

    Reply
  466. Rene Groyer says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 7:35 pm

    Well my favorite tea is Earl Grey.I went to a spa once in Mauritius and had a full body massage.
    It was incredible.

    Reply
  467. Marika Jagielska says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 7:39 pm

    I reaally wanna win this giftcard ! ;))

    Reply
  468. Chelsea says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 7:51 pm

    Went to a spa once, it was lovely. I hate coffee, but I had some really good tea today at a girlfriend’s house… mango/blackberry from Trader Joe’s? Yummm!

    Reply
  469. April says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 8:03 pm

    I’ve been to the spa only a few times but I loved it!

    Reply
  470. Kymberlie R. McGuire says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 8:04 pm

    I spend WAY too much time at spas. I really love massages. Happy birthday!

    Reply
  471. E.Nicole says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 8:04 pm

    On my best birthday, my aunt prepared a pasta dinner.

    Reply
  472. Sarah says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 8:04 pm

    My best birthday was a surprise party myfamily gave me for my 18th birthday. Happy Birthday to you!!

    Reply
  473. Katrina says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 8:04 pm

    My best birthday was this year on May 10th, my 22nd birthday when my long-distance boyfriend who’s in the Marine Corps surprised me and took me out celebrate!

    Reply
  474. Tricia Fitzgerald says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 8:06 pm

    I’ve never been to a spa but I really want to go to one!! Also, I love coffee, my fave is a iced white chocolate mocha at startbucks. 😀

    Reply
  475. Patricia says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 8:06 pm

    Happy Birthday Karen! I’m a coffee drinker till the end! 🙂

    Reply
  476. Denise says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 8:08 pm

    I just went to the salon yesterday. Had a cut & color, and a mani-pedi. I love going to the spa too. The Thai place near my home is cheap and good.
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  477. Renee Z says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 8:12 pm

    Would LOVE to win a gift card!! I spend way too much at Sephora as it is. Haha

    Reply
  478. Polly Wu says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 8:15 pm

    I love the ice white mocha from starbucks!!

    Reply
  479. T.Davis says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 8:18 pm

    Looking forward to attending my cousin’s wedding in Jamaica. A much needed vacay!

    Reply
  480. Kelly in DC says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 8:23 pm

    I’m getting married in less than 2 weeks!! crazy! so excited!

    Reply
  481. Lola AM says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 8:26 pm

    Not really a coffee or tea drinker. Only hot beverage I like is cocoa.

    Reply
  482. Denisse says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 8:28 pm

    I love drinking tea better than coffee! 🙂

    Reply
  483. Sarah says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 8:30 pm

    Poop!

    Reply
  484. Carla says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 8:37 pm

    I used to be a much bigger tea fiend than I am now. But my favourites remain a tie between a particular Monk’s Blend from a tea store in Calgary, and the Aveda calming tea. Both so tasty!

    Reply
  485. Petunia says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 8:44 pm

    happy birthday girl!

    Reply
  486. Lynn says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 8:55 pm

    Happy early birthday!!

    Reply
  487. Erandy Gonzalez says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 8:56 pm

    I love Burke Williams in Santana Row!!
    Ps. Give tabs a big kiss for me!!!!!!!

    Reply
  488. Vanessa C. says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 8:59 pm

    Wish I could afford to go to the spa right now!

    Reply
  489. Leenoff says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 9:06 pm

    Happy Early Birthday! Hope you have a great celebration 🙂

    Reply
  490. Peggy Chung-Wan says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 9:08 pm

    Khloe the pup would like to say “hi” to Tabs.

    Reply
  491. Cecy says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 9:09 pm

    Tea while getting a massage would be so sweet right now… Now I’ll be thinking about this all week

    Reply
  492. Gina says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 9:09 pm

    I’ve been to a spa once before! I got a lovely facial. I felt so refreshed afterward!

    Reply
  493. Hazel says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 9:10 pm

    Pretty sad right now. Stressed from work, relationships, and life in general.. Hope everyone’s having a better day than I am.

    Reply
  494. MizJawnson says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 9:11 pm

    I’d love to get a specialized service at a spa – like a wrap or massage – but I usually go in for more maintenance services.

    Reply
  495. Nadia A says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 9:12 pm

    Today was my son’s 3rd birthday. He had a great day and especially loved his birthday cake, which was delicious. 😀

    Reply
  496. Erum says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 9:14 pm

    What type of “natural” daily sunscreen would you recommend I spend my $50 on :-). Real question about the sunscreen though.

    Reply
  497. mn says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 9:19 pm

    Hope you had a great get together with the girls!

    Reply
  498. LMNmakeup says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 9:21 pm

    The best birthday I had was last year when I turned 30 and my fiance proposed to me!

    Reply
  499. Hillary says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 9:25 pm

    Moroccan Mint green tea – and happy birthday!

    Reply
  500. nekosan says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 9:29 pm

    One of my default teas is PG Tips; not too exciting, but good with milk.

    Reply
  501. nora says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 9:31 pm

    Happy birthday .ive never been to a spa. id like to one day.

    Reply
  502. Toby says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 9:35 pm

    It was just my birthday a few days ago! I spent the day at the aquarium, which was pretty awesome. :>

    Reply
  503. Blanca says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 9:41 pm

    My baby turns 2 in 7 days. I can’t believe how fast they grow:( I’ll have a 2 & 4 year old.

    Reply
  504. Karen says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 10:02 pm

    Happy Birthday Karen and thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  505. briann says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 10:03 pm

    coffee…so yummy

    Reply
  506. Phyrra says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 10:03 pm

    My last birthday was the best I ever had. I spent it with my 5 favorite people and and my dogs and it was awesome.
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  507. Jesselyn says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 10:10 pm

    Just had a spa treatment last week! massage & facial 🙂

    Reply
  508. Christine says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 10:11 pm

    Happy Birthday Karen!!!

    Reply
  509. Kris Cameron says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 10:13 pm

    Favorite spa experience has to be a massage. They never get old!!

    Reply
  510. Kentaya Nielly says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 10:13 pm

    This is my first time entering your giveaway. Thanks for doing it. Have a happy birthday!!

    Reply
  511. Cynthia W says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 10:14 pm

    I have had a hot rocks massage before – wonderful!

    Reply
  512. Sara says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 10:19 pm

    Hope you have wonderfully relaxing birthday!

    Reply
  513. Kelly says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 10:24 pm

    Happy birthday and thank you for hosting such an informative beauty blog 🙂 keep up the good work!!!

    Reply
  514. Krystle says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 10:32 pm

    Hope you have a great birthday!

    Reply
  515. Elaine says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 10:36 pm

    I love tea; I need to go to a tea house or something sometime.

    Have a happy birthday!

    Reply
  516. Kath says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 10:39 pm

    Happy birthday.Age is definitely not a number but a feeling. Feel young, look young. xo

    Reply
  517. Makeup Morsels says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 10:41 pm

    Hope you have a lovely birthday Karen! And hopefully a very relaxing massage. I’ve never been to a spa before, but hopefully someday I’ll go! Favorite coffee…really love Peet’s coffee, black. And then for tea, any green tea is usually a good call 😀 Thanks for the giveaway!
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  518. Dixie says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 10:45 pm

    If you could have one thing free in the world what would you pick?

    Reply
  519. Michka says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 10:45 pm

    I am going to IMATS for the first time ever and I cannot stop thinking about it!! I hope I can get everything on my list!

    Reply
  520. Dafne says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 10:59 pm

    My favorite tea is Passion tea lemonade from Starbucks!

    Happy Birthday!

    Reply
  521. marisol says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 11:05 pm

    One of the best birthdays I’ve ever had was last year when I saw U2 in Oakland and Bono sang happy birthday to a friend. I know he wasn’t singing it for me but I pretended he was. He and 44,000 people.

    Reply
  522. jennifer S says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 11:14 pm

    Happy birthday! I just went to get a massage yesterday…. eh not that satisfying.

    Reply
  523. Heather says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 11:19 pm

    Happy birthday Karen!! Have never been to a spa, but would love to go to one!

    Reply
  524. Chasidy says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 11:28 pm

    I love massages!!! Yes, Spas are the greatest!!! We should make trips more often to them!!! LOL!!! BTW, Happy Bday!!!

    Reply
  525. Chelsie says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 11:37 pm

    Happy early birthday! Am I the only person who thinks the latest MAC collection is a bit of a disappointment?

    Reply
  526. divinem says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 11:38 pm

    Happy Birthday, Karen!

    Have you discovered Hakuhodo brushes? I have over the past few months and have established a beautiful collection. They are pure luxury where applying makeup is concerned. They make my MAC brushes feel like toilet bowl brushes! If you feel like treating yourself, I highly recommend starting with the S103.

    Hope you had a great birthday!

    Reply
  527. Dee says

    June 3rd, 2012 at 11:49 pm

    Happy Birthday!!

    Reply
  528. Sarah r says

    June 4th, 2012 at 6:07 am

    Love this website! I. Have also been to the spa for a facial

    Reply
  529. Janet says

    June 4th, 2012 at 9:51 am

    I’ve gotten facials before, but I’ve never been to an actual spa. It’s usually so expensive… But I guess I wouldn’t know if it’s worth it unless I try!

    Reply
  530. Lucia says

    June 4th, 2012 at 8:14 pm

    I’ve never been to a spa but hopefully that’ll change soon!! =) Hope you had a good time at the Bliss spa =)

    Reply
  531. Ellie says

    June 5th, 2012 at 3:36 am

    I really want to go to a spa sometime, and get a pedi or something, but the prices put me off!

    Reply
  532. Lisa B. says

    June 5th, 2012 at 6:45 am

    Happy Belated Birthday!

    Reply
    • Lisa B. says

      June 5th, 2012 at 6:48 am

      Oops, I mean early birthday!
      I’ve had a couple of facials from different spas–neither was that great though, unfortunately (masks that sting!); but I love mani- and especially pedicures; the massage that comes with those always feel really good.

      Reply
  533. Christine Brigid says

    June 5th, 2012 at 9:29 am

    I go to a Korean spa here in Los Angeles. It’s amazing and usually full of just me and my girlfriends and very old ladies. Ahhhhh, enjoy!

    Reply

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