Recently I had the opportunity to try Heidi Klum’s new fragrance called Shine which is available at your local Rite Aid.  I am not a big fragrance person. I like something to smell very good without having to constantly re-apply or layer.  I was very happy with Shine.  It’s not overpowering but you will really enjoy it.  I like the mix of vanilla and musk.

“Shine”.  It’s described as “Sparkling and addictive.”  Heidi wanted to create a fragrance that was womanly but not super sweet.  Something long-lasting but not overpowering.   “Why did I call it Shine?  My husband had a little bit to do with it.  I get dressed a lot for my husband.  A lot of times he’d say, ‘You’re beautiful.  You shine.’  It’s a very beautiful word, a positive word.”

Availability- Rite Aid

Price- EDT 0.5oz $17.00; EDT 1.0oz $28.00
A complimentary product/service was provided for this review, however, all opinions expressed are my own.  I was not compensated in any other way. 

Rite Aid has a $2 coupon right now that is good on Jesse’s Girl cosmetics, which can be purchased exclusively at Rite Aid’s 4,700 stores nationwide. To print your copy of this limited run of coupons, simply visit the All Things Beauty onfacebook.com/riteaid before they’re gone and “like” Rite Aid. While there, check out Julie G’s video there describing the new collection and announcing some up-coming visits to select Rite Aid stores.

Here’s a sneak peek of Heidi Klum SHINE – a new fragrance hitting Rite Aid stores this September. Shine encapsulates the radiance and joy of Heidi Klum, a top model, TV presenter and businesswoman. It was designed to be a sensual fragrance that accents a woman’s natural beauty. Watch the Shine TV commercial by visiting  the Video tab on Rite Aid’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/riteaid.

Rite Aid’s campaign starts this week and is intended to show customers the importance of good oral health, which experts have long recognized as connected to overall health. Experts believe untreated gum disease may increase the risk for heart diseases and stroke. Good oral health also is essential for people with diabetes because gum disease may make it harder to manage blood sugar.

“Oral health is a natural subject for patients to discuss with their Rite Aid pharmacist, who is one of the most accessible members of most patients’ healthcare teams,” said Robert Thompson, Rite Aid Executive Vice President, Pharmacy. “Our pharmacists can show patients that by practicing smart dental habits, they’re taking steps to protect their mouth and overall health for years to come.”

Rite Aid’s free oral health guide is available now in 4,700 stores and online at www.riteaid.com and discusses:

• How inflammation from poor oral health may be linked to heart and blood vessel damage
• Why people with diabetes need to be especially careful to guard against mouth disease
• How parents can promote oral health in their children starting before they can brush their own teeth
• How to react in a dental emergency such as a broken, knocked out or chipped tooth
• How to alleviate persistent dry mouth, a common side effect of many medications
• Which foods are harmful to teeth and healthier alternatives to promote good oral health
• How to floss and brush correctly and the benefits both can bring

Go to www.riteaid.com and:

• Watch videos portraying proper brushing and flossing techniques
• Receive oral health tips specific to children or to those with diabetes
• Learn about opportunities for low-cost dental care

Until Sept. 27, members of Rite Aid’s free customer loyalty program wellness+ can earn $5 in +UP Rewards to use like cash toward a future Rite Aid purchase. The +UP Rewards print on the bottom of register receipts once $25 in select oral health products have been purchased.

Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD) is one of the nation’s leading drugstore chains with approximately 4,700 stores in 31 states and the District of Columbia. Information about Rite Aid, including corporate background and press releases, is available through Rite Aid’s website at www.riteaid.com.

Rite Aid has a pretty good list of coupon matchups to get you the best bang for your bucks.  Here’s the list…

Butterfingerz Snackerz – Sale price 2/$1 – Use the $1/2 coupon printable here making the final price 2 FREE

Gillette Pro Fusion ProGlide Razor – Sale price $9.99 – $5 from the P&G Brand Sampler and $5 UP Reward making the final price FREE

Dove for Men Deodorant – Sale price $3.99 – $3 UP Reward and $3/2 coupon printable here making the final price FREE plus overage.

Excedrin 20-24 count – Sale price $1.99 – Use the $2.50 off coupon from the 12/5 inserts making the final price FREE

Crest Toothpaste – Sale price $2.99 – Use the $1.50 off coupon from today’s inserts (5/1) and $2 UP Reward making the final price FREE plus overage

Oral B Stages Toothbrush – Sale price $2.99 – Use the $1.50 off coupon from today’s inserts (5/1) and the $2 UP Reward making the final price FREE plus overage

Carefree to go Liners – Sale Price $1 – Use the $1 off coupon printable here making the final price FREE.

Scope Mouthwash – Sale Price $2.99 – Get $2 UP Reward making the final price 99 cents

Revlon Foundations – Sale Price $9.99 – Use the $5 UP Reward plus $2 SCR #37 plus $2 off coupon from the 4/10 inserts making the price 99 cents

I’m loving this list for May.  You can save up to $260 with the Rite Aid Single Check Rebates.  Make sure you pick a guide up from the store.  Here’s a snapshot of what you will find…

Adirondack Chairs.  Colors may vary by store

Alive Vitamins: Men’s or Women’s Energy, 50 ct., 50+ Energy, 60 ct.

Allergy Rewards- Zyrtec / Benadryl

alli:  Starter Kit, 90 ct.

Almay: Smart Shade Cosmetics (Foundation, Powder, Blush & Concealers)

Ayr Saline Nasal Rinse Kit:  100 ct.

Benefiber:  48-62 Dose, Tablets, 100 ct., Packets, 28 ct.

Cayman Resin Chair, White or Sand.

Chapstick:  Triple Pack, Overnite, 0.25 oz., Lipmoist Tube

Claritin:  Any Children’s Claritin Product

Clearblue Easy Pregnancy Kits, Plus/Minus or Digital, 2 tests

EOS Organic Lip Balm. Rebate only valid 5/8/11 – 5/14/11.

Everlast E-Drenaline Energy Shots, 2-Pack.  Only Available in Rite Aid GNC locations.

Everlast Sports Nutrition: Nitro Fuse Pre work out nutritional supplement, 1.93 lbs.  Only Available in Rite Aid GNC locations

Ex Lax:  48 ct.

Ex-Lax 24ct.

Folding Side Table. Colors may vary by store

Gas-X 18-20 ct.

Gas-X:  Extra Strength Soft Gels or Prevention, 50 ct.

GE Lighting: Soft White, 4 packs, Reveal 4 packs, LongLife, 2 packs

Georgian 17.5″ Resin Table.

Itch-X:  Anti-Itch Gel, 1.25 oz.

Kendall:  Antimicrobial Gauze or Non-Stick Pads, 10 ct., Bandages, 10-24 ct., Bandage Roll

Kingsford:  Charcoal, 12.5 or 16.6 lb.

KIWI SMILING FEET:  Ball of Foot Gel Cushion, Anti Slip Gel Pads, Gel Heel Liners, KIWI FRESHINS

KIWI SPORT SHOE CLEANERS:  Kiwi Sport Whitener, Kiwi Fast Acting Cleaner, Fresh Force, Scuff Magic White

Lamisil AT Gel, 12g, 0.42 oz.

Luster Toothpaste:  NOW White Toothpaste, 1.5 oz.

Luster Toothpaste:  Whitening Toothpaste, 2.6 oz.

Luster:  Weekend Whitening Kit

Luvena Vaginal Moisturizer, 6 ct.

M&M’s:  M&M’s 9.9-12.6 oz.

Maalox 12 oz. or 90 ct.

Mitchum Anti-Perspirant:  All Mitchum for Men & Women Anti-Perspirants

Nabisco:  Any Cookies or Crackers

Nicoderm CQ:  Patch, 14 ct.

Nicorette product

PNY:  4GB SD Card, 4GB Flash Drive

Preparation H:  Cream, Gel, .9 oz, Ointment, 1 oz., Wipes Refill, 48 ct., Wipes, 96 ct.

Profoot Foot Care:  Miracle or Triad Insoles, Flextastic, Pump Pouches, Heel Rescue Cream or Proclearz

Revlon Crazyshine Nail Buffer

Revlon Foundations (Regular Retail $9.99 & up)

Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation

Rite Aid Electric Toothbrush:  Sonic Toothbrush with UV System

Rite Aid Glucose Tablets or Lancets

Rite Aid:  Tugaboos Jumbo Pack Diapers

Rite Aid:  Whitening Strips, 14 ct.

Sally Hansen:Xtreme Nail Color. Excludes Hard as Nails Color

SanDisk: 4GB SDHC Card or Cruzer Micro

Tecnu/Calagel:  Poison Ivy Skin Cleanser, 12 oz., Calagel, 6 oz.

Terrace Rose Resin Love Seat

Vitamin Water: Lip Schtick Lip Balm

Viviscal: Shampoo, 5.07 oz.

Viviscal: Thinning Hair Treatment Tablets, 60 ct.

Zicam:  Any Cold Remedies and Allergy Sinus Relief

I thought I did pretty good with remembering everyone – the bus driver, the UPS guy, etc.  You know those who are outside of your normal friends and family you buy for.  Then I remembered…I forgot one….the Mailman.  My mailman works hard -especially for me because I get a lot of mail    Good thing I have a Rite Aid near me.  Here are some gift ideas from Rite Aid.

Toys that teach, harmonize or create

Parents seeking fun but still educational toys can choose from The Discovery Kids label of toys at Rite Aid including the safari and jellyfish lamps plus teach-and-talk kids laptops and projection alarm clocks. Or, musical toys to stimulate include new electronic drum sticks and electronic harmonicas plus the roll-up keyboard popular in past years. Art toys include a paint and pottery wheel, 75-piece art set, and kids’ craft sets.

Classic toys and stocking stuffers that aren’t too stuffy

New dollhouses, radio control cars, tabletop soccer and air hockey tables join hits from the past including Nerf blasters, Barbies, train sets, racetracks, plush animals and rocking horses. Toys exclusive to Rite Aid include a radio control “Smart” car plus Rite Aid’s private toy brand Kids Stuff. Stuff the stockings with candy-bearing sock monkeys, Pez dispensers and lumps of “coal.” And don’t forget fun spoofs like the singing Santa fish.

Practical gifts

For the guy – or gal – who has it all, consider a gift to make everyday life easier such as a car-powered heated coffee mug, jewelry “dolls” to store and display earrings or a hands-free soap dispenser for the guest bathroom. Or what’s more practical than letting them choose the gift? This year Rite Aid offers the largest assortment of gift cards ever for that hard-to-buy-for relative or anyone else on the list, whether they’re an online gamer, music lover, mall shopper or restaurant lover. Choose cards from Rite Aid, iTunes, Farmville, Macy’s, Bass Pro Shops, Lowe’s, Old Navy, Gap, Barnes & Noble, Borders, Best Buy, Sears, Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, Chili’s, Applebee’s, American Express, Visa and many others.  

From tech to tricks

Teens and technology lovers will appreciate Rite Aid’s electronic lineup featuring digital cameras, video recorders, MP3 audio/video players, miniature TVs and eight accessories for the Nintendo Wii. Gifts from the As Seen on TV lineup include Pillow Pets or, for amateur magicians, the floating Fushigi Magic Gravity Ball and Criss Angel Platinum Magic Kit containing 250 tricks and instructional DVD.

A photo GIFT is worth a thousand …

Go online to www.riteaid.com/photos/ or visit store photo kiosks to create personalized calendars, mouse pads, photo magnets, mugs, key chains, ornaments, wall clocks, ties, stuffed bears, pillows and more. New items this year include laser-cut acrylic gifts, static-cling wall posters and photo books (4″ x 6,” $5.99; 5″ x 7,” $7.99).

Personal pampering

Plush robes and slippers can help Mom relax, or shavers and hair clippers can help Dad stay trimmed. Personal massagers use warm bubbles, moving parts or heat to melt stress. Bath and body sets come in refreshing scents like blue lavender, vanilla sugar or ocean waters, and children’s bath sets feature Sponge Bob, Dora the Explorer, Toy Story, Cars or Spiderman.

Perfumes, colognes and cosmetics

New scents this year include Circus Fantasy, Forever Mariah and Usher VIP plus gift sets from Beyonce, Shakira and Tim McGraw. For value shoppers, impression fragrances inspired by brand name favorites start at four for $9.99. Give the gift of good looks with cosmetics ranging from four-piece lip sets ($2.99) to 86-piece samplers ($14.99) and sets designed for teens new to makeup.

Sweet treats for last-minute visits

Surprise your holiday hostess with decorative tins of popcorn, candy or cookies, including the classic Rich Fields Butter Cookies in seasonal, traditional and new sampler tins ($1). Among the new candy items at Rite Aid this year are cherry cordial or pretzel-flavored M&Ms plus Dove Promise’s Peppermint Bark.

Gifts for a cozier home

The Sarah Peyton label has gifts to warm up any home including Himalayan salt lamps, relaxation fountains, photo frames and cubes, and decorative waterfalls. Even the pets can get comfortable with gifts including toys, beds, sweaters, blankets – or a combination thereof with the Snuggie for Dogs.

Starting on Black Friday (Nov. 26), the Gift of Savings program lets you earn a Rite Aid gift certificate of $5, $10 or $20 if you spend between $25 and $100 before Dec. 24. If $25 of the total is spent on photo gifts, you will receive an additional $5 certificate. To receive your gift certificate, complete and mail a form found at any Rite Aid store or go to www.riteaid.com and submit information from receipts dated Nov. 26 through Dec. 24.

Three days of price specials

Also starting Thanksgiving week, if you are enrolled in wellness+ get Three Big Days to Save (Nov. 25-27) offering deals on everything from gift wrapping paper (buy one, get two free on Yule Rite private brand) and universal remote controls (free after receipt is mailed or entered online into Rite Aid’s Single Check Rebate program) to Conair or Revlon hair dryers ($9.99 purchase that prints a $5 +UP Reward valid on a future Rite Aid purchase). Three Big Days to Save also offers deals on high-end electronics such as a Philips MP3 audio and video player (after $10 Single Check Rebate, $49.99 purchase also generates a $10 +UP Reward).

Weekly toy specials

Every week through Christmas, wellness+ members can get a Toy of the Week at a week-long special price. For the week ending Nov. 27, a two-pack of Nerf N-Strike Nite Finder blasters costs $9.99

Still more ways to save

Find extra savings by combining additional Rite Aid programs including:  

• Video Values program, which allows you to print coupons after watching informational videos accessible through www.riteaid.com. There are more than $300 worth of coupons in November and December.
• The Single Check Rebate program worth more than $1,000 back on select November and December purchases.
• The increasing reward tiers for wellness+, which lets members earn up to 20 percent off most purchases every day for at least a year. Since discounts are based on cumulative purchase totals and reset Jan. 1, the 2010 holiday season is the last chance for members to lock in their discount rates through the end of 2011. 

Holiday hours

Nearly all Rite Aid stores will be open Thanksgiving Day. On Black Friday, stores will open at 7 a.m. and have normal closing times. Store hours can be found using the online store locater tab at www.riteaid.com/stores/locator/.