Spring - Full Steam Ahead

Spring can change a person, it can awaken them in a way like no other season can. After a dreary winter full of rain, snow and cold; spring can feel like a fresh start.

People tend to have more energy, almost as if they are awakening from winter hibernation and feel like doing projects outsides again. Many will start walking or exercising in preparation for summer and "shorts" weather. People can return to their favorite hobbies like gardening, golfing or watching your favorite sport baseball. Spring is also a time where in some families gatherings become more frequent with holiday weekends and nice weather bringing everyone together again.

With the first day of spring happening tomorrow, March 20th, what is something that you are looking forward to this spring?

Share it with us and we will select our favorite response and send you a product of your choice. Post your response here, on Facebook, or by email to strikingskin@gmail.com. One winner will be selected on Fri, Mar 26th @ 9am/PT.


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Free Striking Question of the Week - 2/26/10

Some of us rely on our hair dryer more than others, some of us could not live without one on a day to day basis. We hope that we are not the only ones that take our hair dryers when we travel to ensure we have one that works the next day...

How often do you replace your hair dryer?

Post how often you replace your hair dryer on Facebook, our blog or by email to strikingskin@gmail.com. Each post will be entered in a random drawing on Fri, Mar 5th @ 9am/PT.

Prize=Winner gets to select one product of their choice.


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Free Striking Question of the Week - 2/5

The big day is coming up and for football fans it is practically a national holiday. To others, it is a day to bring family and friends together. On occasions like these, food tends to be a big part of the day.

What are you making for Super Bowl Sunday appetizers and game food? Or what is your favorite dip recipe?

Check back to see if anyone has a recipe that your group may like for game day. If you are more into the social aspect of game day here is info to know before you host or go to a Super Bowl party: Super Bowl XLIV is on Sunday, February 7th and the teams this year are the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts.

Post answers or recipes on our Facebook fan page, here on the Striking Blog or email to strikingskin@gmail.com to win the Free Striking product of the week. (Striking Multi-Peptide Serum and a Snowflake Bear, $75.00 value and oh so cute!) Random post will be drawn on Fri, 2/5 at 9am PST, just in time for the weekend.


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Free Striking Question of the Week - 1/22

Everybody knows that we all need to exercise to stay healthy, keep our bodies in shape and help reduce everyday stress levels. But do we do it on a regular basis? Sometimes it is a stretch to get in the routine and develop a workout or exercise that is done regularly. I know that many of us in the office are trying to get back to the gym but it seems difficult once the time comes to go.

What do you do for exercise to keep in shape? How often do you do it -daily, every other day, weekly, periodically, etc.

Post answers here on our Facebook fan page, here on the Striking Blog or email to strikingskin@gmail.com to win the Free Striking product of the week. (Striking Multi-Peptide Serum and a Snowflake Bear, $75.00 value and oh so cute!) Random post will be drawn on Fri, 1/29 at 9am PST.


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Free Striking Question of the Week 1/15

Winner drawn 1/22 - Congrats to Inky!

Free Striking Question of the Week - parts of the country have been bitter cold recently, do you find that you need to change your skin care routine when it is cold out?

Post answers here on our Facebook fan page, here on the Striking Blog or email to strikingskin@gmail.com to win the Free Striking product of the week. (Striking Moisture Creme and a Snowflake Bear, $52.00 value and oh so cute!) Random post will be drawn on Fri, 1/22 at 9am PST.


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Free Striking Question of the Week - 12/18

Winner drawn 12/28 - Congrats to Joy R.!


Weather and holiday gatherings tend to drive us to our kitchens to bake something special...

Free Striking Question of the Week - 12/18 - What are you baking this week?

Prize - Striking Holiday Duo ($77 value) includes moisture creme and eye creme.

Post answers here on our Facebook fan page, here on the Striking Blog or email to strikingskin@gmail.com by 9am PT on Friday 12/25. Winners will be randomly selected and emailed on or before 12/28.

(Whoops - we posted this to Facebook and did not post it here on the blog. Same question for this week as posted on Facebook just now posted here too!)


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Around the Water Cooler: What book are you reading?

I asked around the office and here is what our group listed as what they are reading this week (or month!)...

The Help by Kathryn Stockett
Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
Devil's Brood by Sharon Kay Penman - Historical Fiction Eleanor of Aquitane
Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds About Animals and Food by Gene Baure
Wishin' and Hopin' A Christmas Story by Wally Lambs
Julie and Julia by Julie Powell
Time of My Life by Allison Winn Scotch


Tell us about what book you are reading and post your answer to this week's Free Striking Question 12/11 and be entered to win a Striking Holiday Duo (value $77.00).



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Free Striking Question of the Week - 12/11

Winner drawn 12/18 - Congrats JoJami!
















Question: What book are you currently reading?

Prize: Striking Holiday Duo Set (NEW for the holidays)

Set includes -
•Striking Rejuvenating Eye Creme, 0.5 oz jar
•Striking Restorative Moisture Creme, 1 oz jar
Product Value: $77.00

Winner will be drawn on Friday, December 11th.

Post your answers here, on our Facebook page or email us at strikingskin@gmail.com. All answers must be posted by 9am Pacific time on Friday, December 18, 2009 in order to qualify. Winners will be randomly selected and then emailed for contact information. Please do not post your address or other contact information to this blog other than your email address.

Around the Water Cooler: What is your signature fragrance?

When it comes to perfume, it is all about personal preference. I asked around the office and here is what our group listed as their favorites...

Poême by Lancome
Destinations by Ann Taylor
Tuscany by Estee Lauder/Aramis
L’interdit by Givenchy
J'adore by Christian Dior
Fleur de Vanille
Euphoria by Calvin Klein
Kai
Chanel No 19

Tell us about your favorite perfume and post your answer to this week's Free Striking Question and be entered to win a Striking Holiday Duo (value $77.00).

The Key to Finding Your Signature Scent

This week the Free Striking Question (12/4) is on the topic of fragrance. Most people have a scent that they feel is their "signature" scent; the one that smells best on them or the one that they prefer most. Others have fragrance that is specific to what they are doing whether it is during the day at work, in the evening or for a special event or date.

Fragrances can take on a life of their own when applied in different amounts to skin and they smell different on each person. A scent can smell amazing on one person and not the same on another.

If asked, I believe that most women would have at least one fragrance come to mind that they love. A fragrance is something personal for each person, it can bring back a memory or create a feeling of confidence within one's self.

If you are unsure and looking for your signature fragrance, we came across an online tool:Fragrance Finder at RealBeauty.com that can help you.

Fragrance can also be a great gift for someone special. But, it is not something that should be chosen based on the person who sniffs it at the counter, it should also be chosen by the person who will wear it. If you are planning on buying perfume or cologne for some one this holiday season, find out in conversation what their signature fragrance is or at least what type they light (notes of fruit, floral, musk, oak). By taking the time to find out, it will make the gift something that they will use and enjoy and not sit on the counter untouched.

What were your results?

Update:
I took the quiz to see if I found out something about new about myself and I did. Here were my results:

Fragrance Finder Quiz Results

Congratulations! Here are your results:
You might like Woody Fragrances

You seem like the calm, nurturing type who makes others feel at ease. You have a self-confidence that's extremely attractive. Your boho-chic aesthetic is more glam than granola, and you always look great in an effortless way. This indicates that you might like a scent that's sexy yet earthy and unconventional. Classic woody fragrances are dominated by notes of cedar, patchouli, pine, sandalwood, and vetiver. Some newer versions are blended with exotic oriental notes, fresh citrus and lush green leaves, or feminine flowers.


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Free Striking Question of the Week - 12/4

Winner drawn 12/11. Congratulations Valerie!

A fragrance is all about personal preference...

Question: What is your signature fragrance?

Prize: Striking Holiday Duo Set (NEW for the holidays)

Set includes -
•Striking Rejuvenating Eye Creme, 0.5 oz jar
•Striking Restorative Moisture Creme, 1 oz jar
Product Value: $77.00

Winner will be drawn on Friday, December 11th.

Post your answers here, on our Facebook page or email us at strikingskin@gmail.com. All answers must be posted by 9am Pacific time on Friday, December 11, 2009 in order to qualify. Winners will be randomly selected and then emailed for contact information. Please do not post your address or other contact information to this blog other than your email address.

Free Striking Question of the Week - 11/30

Question: During the holidays and all of the discounts, do you splurge and pick up a little something for yourself?

(Honestly, we do!)

Prize: Striking Holiday Duo Set (NEW for the holidays)

Set includes -
•Striking Rejuvenating Eye Creme, 0.5 oz jar
•Striking Restorative Moisture Creme, 1 oz jar
Product Value: $77.00

Winner will be drawn on Friday, December 4th.

Post your answers here, on our Facebook page or email us at strikingskin@gmail.com. All answers must be posted by 9am Pacific time on Friday, December 4, 2009 in order to qualify. Winners will be randomly selected and then emailed for contact information. Please do not post your address or other contact information to this blog other than your email address.

Free Striking Friday - Question of the Day 11/20

Winner drawn Monday, 11/30 - PJ MariaPatricia is the winner. Congratulations PJ!


Question of the day: Be honest, is it cranberry from a can (jellied or whole) or real cranberries on Thanksgiving. Or if you are reading this on Friday, Saturday or Sunday, then was it real or canned?

Prize: Striking Holiday Duo Set (NEW for the holidays)

Set includes -
•Striking Rejuvenating Eye Creme, 0.5 oz jar
•Striking Restorative Moisture Creme, 1 oz jar
Product Value: $77.00

Winner will be drawn on Monday, November 30.

Post your answers here, on our Facebook page or email us at strikingskin@gmail.com. All answers must be posted by 9am Pacific time on Monday, November 30, 2009 in order to qualify. Winners will be randomly selected and then emailed for contact information. Please do not post your address or other contact information to this blog other than your email address.

Free Striking Friday-Question of the Day 11/13

Winner drawn 11/20. Congratulations Alice K.!


We love to shop till we drop. In light of this exciting holiday shopping season that we are entering, we thought we would direct our Free Striking Friday question this week to shopping.

Question of the day: Are you planning to go shopping the day after Thanksgiving this year?

Prize: Striking Holiday Duo Set (NEW for the holidays)

Set includes -
•Striking Rejuvenating Eye Creme, 0.5 oz jar
•Striking Restorative Moisture Creme, 1 oz jar
Product Value: $77.00


Post your answers here, on our Facebook page or email us at strikingskin@gmail.com. All answers must be posted by 9am Pacific time on Friday, November 20, 2009 in order to qualify. Winners will be randomly selected and then emailed for contact information. Please do not post your address or other contact information to this blog other than your email address.

Free Striking Friday - Question of the Week 11/6

Winner drawn 11/13 - Congratulations to Marina G.

We are still having the Free Striking Friday Question - although we are a little late this week in posting it.


Question of the day: What is your favorite Thanksgiving tradition?

Prize: Striking Holiday Duo Set (NEW for the holidays)

Set includes -
•Striking Rejuvenating Eye Creme, 0.5 oz jar
•Striking Restorative Moisture Creme, 1 oz jar
Product Value: $77.00


Post your answers here, on our Facebook page or email us at strikingskin@gmail.com. All answers must be posted by 9am Pacific time on Friday, November 13, 2009 in order to qualify. Winners will be randomly selected and then emailed for contact information. Please do not post your address or other contact information to this blog other than your email address.

What Magazines Do You Read?

What magazines do you read and where do you buy them?

Answer our short survey and once we reach 50 survey responders, we will randomly draw one winner to receive a Striking Daily Essentials Kit (value $50.00).

Good luck!

Click Here to take survey

Free Striking Friday - Question of the Day 10/30

Winner drawn on 11/9 (late!). Congratulations to V G Marcel!

Question of the day: How often do you get your hair cut or colored?

Tell us your hair schedule and see how yours compares with other women. More or less or about the same...

Prize: Striking Daily Essentials Kit (Value $50.00)

Post your answers here or email us at strikingskin@gmail.com. All answers must be posted by 9am Pacific time on Friday, November 6th, 2009 in order to qualify. Winners will be randomly selected and then emailed for contact information. Please do not post your address or other contact information to this blog other than your email address.

Free Striking Friday - Question of the Day 10/23

Winner drawn 10/30/09: Jane D. Congratulations Jane!

Question of the day: What types of exercise do you do to stay fit?

Prize: Striking Restorative Moisture Creme, 1oz and Striking Multi-Vitamin Cleanser, 8oz. (Value $70.00)

Post your answers here or email us at strikingskin@gmail.com. All answers must be posted by 9am Pacific time on Friday, October 30, 2009 in order to qualify. Winners will be randomly selected and then emailed for contact information. Please do not post your address or other contact information to this blog other than your email address.

Free Striking Friday---On a Tuesday!!

Winner drawn 10/9 - Congrats to winner Holly C. of Amberjewelry.com,.

Vacations and the flu threw us for a loop! Here's the question of the day, just a few days late:

A peptide is a chain of _________ acids.

Prize: Striking Skin Care Daily Duo (a $69 value)
Includes:
Striking Rejuvenating Eye Creme, 0.5 oz.
Striking Restorative Moisture Creme, 1 oz.

Post your answers here or email us at strikingskin@gmail.com. All answers must be posted by 9am Pacific time on Friday, October 16, 2009 in order to qualify. Winners will be randomly selected and then emailed for contact information. Please do not post your address or other contact information to this blog other than your email address.

Free Striking Friday - Question of the Day 10/2

Question of the Day:
What is the name of our patented ingredients that are used in 3 of the 4 Striking products?

Hint-________peptides.

Prize:
1 free Striking Mini Kit (value $40)

Includes:
Striking Multi-Peptide Serum, 0.5oz
Striking Rejuvenating Eye Creme, 0.25oz
Striking Restorative Moisture Creme, 0.5oz

This is a great introduction to the Striking line.

Post your answers here or email us at strikingskin@gmail.com. All answers must be posted by 9am Pacific time on Friday, October 9, 2009 in order to qualify. Winners will be randomly selected and then emailed for contact information. Please do not post your address or other contact information to this blog other then your email address.