Endangered Species Chocolate

 With earth preservation being a hot button topic nowadays, seems like new "earth friendly" products are popping up everywhere... but I'm sure none of them taste as good as Endangered Species Chocolates. 

Eating this chocolate is actually good for the environment, because their facilities are 100% wind powered and by implementing the use of energy efficient HVAC and electricial components, Endangered Species Chocolates has been able to save over 40% on their annual energy usage. Other green features of their facilities include, water efficient equipment and a revamped labeling system which cut scrap down to 2%, which means less trees being cut down and less waste going into our waterways. 

I never need an excuse to eat chocolate, but this is chocolate you don't have to feel guilty about eating.

Here's something from their website that I found extremely enlightening....

Sourced from Rainforest Alliance Certified™ cacao farms, our organic chocolate supports ecosystem conservation and ensures fair, honorable treatment of farmers and their families. These farms meet rigorous social and environmental standards set by the Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN). Audits conducted by non-governmental organizations ensure that the following principles are met:

Fair treatment and good working conditions for farmers Ecosystem conservation Water conservation

Occupational health and safety Wildlife protection Responsible crop, soil and waste management

I love that this company makes the extra effort to assure that the farmers get fair treatment. Too many times, we use a product or eat a food, without any regard to where it comes from, who makes it or if it's even safe... Not with Endangered Species.  

Not only do they make sure they use the most efficient processes and products, they also give back to the environment. 10% of net profits of every single bar sold  goes back to organizations who support species conservation, habitat preservation and humanity efforts around the world.

Need another reason to eat Endangered Species Chocolates? Would it help if I told you that eating chocolate can be good for you? Scientists have learned that eating dark chocolates in small quantities can actually promote heart health, help cells resist damage from free radicals and can help you better cope with stress.

So all that is fine and good, but what about the taste? One word.... AMAZING! This chocolate tastes like chocolate should. It doesn't taste all fake and full of junk. Even upon opening the box it was shipped in, I could smell the yummy chocolatey goodness that was inside. I received the dark chocolate with peppermint crunch, which will make a great stocking stuffer for any chocolate lover in your life. The dark chocolate with almonds and cranberries is AWESOME, and would be great for the "naturalist" on your list. The dark chocolate with raspberries is my personal fave, the flavors are so bright and natural... Perfection!!! 

 So if you're looking for a good stocking stuffer, or a great bite of chocolate after a long day of holiday shopping, I highly advise you to try Endangered Species Chocolates for yourself. Use this link to go to check out a few of the featured collections, you will be glad you did!

Disclaimer: I was provided with one or more of the above mentioned products to facilitate my review, but was not financially compensated for this post. I was under no obligation to write a positive review. My opinions are my own and yours may differ.

I Want You To Know Me (Book Review)

 

"The fabric of a family is not so much woven with memories, it's woven together with the unique characteristics of who we are... Innies and outies, bushy eye brows, long legs and laughs that sound alike for generations. They are the threads that define us as individuals and join us as families."

...Vickie Mullins

Author of the  "I want YOU to know ME" series of books.

 

When I was approached to review this book, I went to the website to see exactly what it was all about, what I found was the truly heartbreaking story of a young mother who was fighting an un-winnable battle with Melanoma that had metastasized to her brain.

 Shelly Rekalaitis, was a 35 year old mother of four children all under the age of five. When Shelly realized she was not going to be around to see her children and for them to see and know her, she knew she had to do something to keep her presence alive. 

From that tragic inspiration came a line of books that anyone can appreciate. The "I Want You To Know Me" series is a collection of books designed to give the reader an intimate look at who you are, what you like or don't, all your physical characteristics and some quirky things about you that the reader might not have known, in an easy to fill in question and answer format.

Some of the questions from "I want YOU to Know ME, Love Mom"  are...

"What's your favorite sleeping position?"

"Do you have a widow's peak?"

"What makes you smile?"

"Are you messy or neat?"

"Do you have a nervous habit?"

 

This book will make a great family keepsake, to pass down from generation to generation. There are several books in this series, including... Mom & Dad, Grandma & Grandpa, Dad, Grandpa, Grandma, Me and Your American Hero.

 With all these different selections, you are sure to find one to fit your family's needs.

 The "I Want You to Know Me, Love Grandma" book would make a really special Christmas gift for your Grandma, imagine how much interesting info you could glean from spending an afternoon filling out all the questions in the book with her. You might even find out some good juicy family gossip you never knew before. 

I think this is a gift you really should give to yourself, for your kid's sake. Everyone always wishes they'd had these little tidbits of info about their Mom, unfortunately, usually by the time we get around to it, it's too late to go back and collect it.

 Check out the "I Want YOU To Know ME" website for ordering info. 

Disclaimer: I received the above mentioned products to facilitate my review. I was not monetarily compensated for this review nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review. My opinions are my own and yours may differ.

 

 

XBox Holiday Bundle Giveaway

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Xbox Holiday Bundle Giveaway Event

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Xbox 360 250GB Kinect Holiday Console Bundle Includes:

Xbox 360 250GB Console
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Kinect Adventures
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One lucky reader will receive a Xbox 360 250GB Kinect Holiday Console Bundle!

Giveaway ends December 19th at 11:59pm, open worldwide {residents outside of the US will receive cash equivalent of $339}, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!

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Finding Nemo 3D Fintastic Puzzlers

Next Tuesday (12/4), get ready to dive into the fabulous underwater world of Marlin, Dori and Nemo as Disney/Pixar's FINDING NEMO 3D is released for the very first time on Blu-ray hi-def, Blu-ray 3D, DVD and Digital platforms! In anticipation of this fin-tastic release, we're sharing some fun Nemo puzzlers to keep your little ones busy! Click on the picture below for more info!

Made in USA Forever (Review)

 

           

I recently saw this graphic on someone's Facebook page and it really got me thinking about all the things we buy for our family members during the holidays, without even thinking about where they came from or under what conditions they were made.

I saw a report on Nightline a few weeks ago, when the newest "Ithing" came out. iPad, iPod, iPhone... whatever the heck it was. Anyway, the report was about the living conditions of the poor young people who actually make the idevices. It was shocking to say the least.

 *These young people live in small cramped dorms, sometimes up to eight in a room (in bunkbeds), where they are unable to use any sort of "power draining" appliances, such as tea kettles, hot plates or laptops. 

These workers are often publicly humiliated as a form of punishment for not meeting quota or for any reason their higher ups might deem necessary. Punishments such as, cleaning toilets, sweeping the lawn or writing "confession letters", which are displayed or read aloud to other employees.

The thing that stood out most and stuck with me the longest, was the rate of suicide among these young people. It got so bad, they had to put mesh screens on the windows and put up tarps under the windows, to disuade the employees from jumping out the windows to their death below.

Not only are foreign workers treated badly, in a lot of instances, but their products are shabby and contain chemicals that have been deemed unlawful for use in products here in the USA. According to Todd Lipscomb, founder of MadeinUSAForever.com and author of the book "Re-Made in the USA", by buying products made in the USA, we avoid those chemicals in those products, as in the case of the 83 toys that were recalled a few years ago.

I know you probably think can't go out and buy only American made products, as there aren't really a ton of products that are actually still made here, but you really can, and you'll definitely find a good chunk of your holiday shopping needs on MadeinUSAForever.com. 

 

 

I received an adorable truck and race car set from Made in the USA forever and I was very impressed. The packaging was made form recycled materials and the flatbed truck and race car were nicely made. I saw no noticible mistakes in the moulding of the plastic or in the construction of the two pieces. 

 Made in USA Forever.com offers over 3,800 products that are made in the USA. From household items to kid's clothes and even toys. You have no excuse to not buy American made this holiday season. They've done all the leg work for you, all you have to do is click and buy.

 Disclaimer: I received the above mentioned products to facilitate my review. I was not monetarily compensated for this review nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review. My opinions are my own and yours may differ. 

*Some info was gained from reading this article.

Terri Michele Fragrance (Review)

"It began with a Passion, turned into an Obsession and transformed into an intoxicating fragrance line"

 

  "Terri Michele Fragrances is the inspiration of Michele Kaplan. A lifelong fragrance aficionado with a very sensitive nose, the mother of three became even more passionate about perfume as her daughters grew independent. Finding a signature scent—light and clean, yet lasting—was an ever-present challenge in a sea of similar, trendy fragrances. Never one to do things timidly, Michele came up with a solution: turning a hobby into a business, she created her own fragrance company."

 

I recently had the opportunity to experience Terri Michele's Shenandoah perfume for myself.  

 

 

 

Shenandoah is a fresh, clean, floral scent. It has a green earthy tone. I noticed top notes of licorice with mid notes of citrus and a nice finish that was just clean and light. I think this scent would wear best in spring or summer, as it is very light and fresh. Personally, I like to wear deeper, more substantial scents in fall and winter. 

Terri Michele offers a full line of Shenandoah products, including Parfum, Roll-On Perfume Oil, Luxe Body Lotion, Indulgent Body Lotion and even a Shenandoah scented Candle.

Terri Michele is not only a wonderful Perfumer, she is also a great conservationist. Terri Michele Fragrances is committed to using eco friendly paper and plastic bottles made from post consumer content. You can read the full story here.

 Overall, I think this scent is really nice and I am looking forward to putting it into rotation next summer.

Give the Gift of Scent (Cyber Monday Special)

Ever since I can remember, I've been in love with scents. When I was younger, my cousin had one of those D.I.Y. perfume kits, Barbie I think it was, and every time I went to her house, I begged to play with it.

 Each bottle in the kit contained a different scent and you could mix them together to make your own perfume and name it and color the label and it was oh so AWESOME... except all the perfumes smelled like rosewater and old Grandma.

Since then my taste in perfumes has become much more refined... thank goodness.

I recently had the opportunity to check out some really nice perfume oils from The Fragrance Shop.  

I love that all these scents are oil based and contain zero alchol or fillers! There are several advantages to using oil over alcohol based perfumes, but  the length of wear and strength of scent are the two main reasons I prefer this form of perfume to others.

 For this review, I chose 2 men's scents, 2 women's scents and 2 "teen" scents.

The Happy type for men was AMAZING! It was just like the original, except the scent lasted way longer and was more intense than the original, alcohol based perfume. As was the Ralph for men I chose. If you put both these fragrance oils next to the original, you would not be able to tell which is which.

 The Burberry Body for women was so spot on, and I would definitely be able to tell a cheap knock off from the original, as this is one of my absolute favorite scents. The Eternity for women was really nice, more of a summery scent, as it's more flowery and I like to wear more dark spices in the fall and winter.

 The Pink Sugar and Very Vanilla scents that were sent to me were so sweet and heavenly. I loved the Pink Sugar, it smelled like if cotton candy and a vanilla bean had a baby and you squeezed that sugary little baby into a bottle... yep, it's like that. When I wore it, I kept smelling something yummy, then I realized it was just me. This would definitely be a hit with the younger crowd. 

 

The Fragrance Shop has tons of different ways to purchase your favorite fragrance and if you're unsure which one you'd like, you can choose a sample pack, it contains 5 sample bottles, of your choosing and with all their choices you're definitely going to find something you like. The sample pack may seem a bit pricey at $30, but if you purchase the sample pack, you automatically get a $30 credit toward your next purchase, it's a win-win! 

I am so in love with The Fragrance Shop's awesome products. Check out their website and order a bottle of your favorite or even do a little bit of Christmas shopping. Today only (Cyber Monday) they're even offering a buy 1 get 1 and a buy 2 get 1 special on their bath and fragrance products. Click on the pic below for more info.

Disclaimer: I received the above mentioned products to facilitate my review. I was not monetarily compensated for this review nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review. My opinions are my own and yours may differ.

Cyber Monday Specials From Boca Java

 

Cyber Monday is the biggest online shopping day of the year and the deals are so good it's like companies are  just giving stuff away for free.  In the spirit of Cyber Monday, I'm giving away 3 bags of Boca Java roasted to order coffee. I had the pleasure to taste this coffee earlier this year (read my Boca Java product review) and I really love it, so I thought I'd share the taste of great coffee with one lucky reader!  I also wanted to share with all of you that Boca Java is running an amazing deal today for Cyber Monday.  Today on Boca Java's website you can get 25% off Coffees, Teas and Cocoas and Free Shipping over $30 - just click on the Boca Java Cyber Monday image below to check out Boca Java's huge assortment of coffee, tea and cocoa varieties including some really unique holiday coffee flavors that you can't find anywhere else. Coffee is a great gift idea, so it's a great time to get great tasting coffee for a great price - today, Cyber Monday only - so don't miss out! 

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Win a Keurig a Week (Week 4)

Last chance to WIN a Keurig in this campaign... Don't miss out!!!

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The Keurig Platinum Brewing System brews a perfect cup of coffee, tea, hot cocoa or iced beverage at the touch of a button. With an award-winning design, this brewer features a blue, backlit LCD display that allows you to program water temperature, set the digital clock, Auto On/Off and your favorite cup size. With the choice of five cup sizes, the Platinum brewer offers a removable drip tray to accommodate travel mugs.
Includes

• Keurig Platinum B70 brewer
• My K-Cup filter
• Removable drip tray
• Water filter kit
• Five brew sizes: 4 oz, 6 oz, 8 oz, 10 oz, 12 oz
• 72-oz water reservoir
• Measures 13-1/2"L x 9-3/4"W x 12-1/2"H
• 48 K-Cups to get you started

One lucky reader will receive a Keurig Platinum B70 Brewer with 48 K-Cups!

Giveaway ends November 30th at 11:59pm, open to US and Canadian residents, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!

Girl's Dream Christmas Giveaway

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I'm so glad to be a part of this awesome giveaway. I wish you all the best of luck!!!

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GrandPrize winner: Barbie Dream House, Little Tikes Kitchen, Lalaloopsy, Bratzillaz, Novie Star Mae Talkii, Bratz Boutique

1st Place winner: Little Tikes Kitchen, Lalaloopsy, Bratzillaz, Novie Star Mae Talkii, Bratz Boutique

Barbie Dream Townhouse:

• Tons of Barbie fun on three levels!
• Includes a pink personal elevator
• Roaring fireplace and pop up flat screen tv
• Ultra-luxurious Barbie signature bathroom
• Sounds include doorbell, kitchen timer, crackling fireplace, shower humming, and flushing toilet.

Little Tikes Cook 'n Grow:

• Kitchen can be reconfigured for 2 year age grades
• Stage 1 introduces preschoolers to kitchen play at a height that's just right and stage 2 provides growing kids with added kitchen role play
• Real working oven, refrigerator and microwave doors
• Includes Electronic cooking sounds
• Hooks and molded in slots hold cups and plates

Lalaloopsy Fun House:

• Magical Lalaloopsy Silly Fun House Playset
• Five Play Areas Rollercoaster track with removable car
• Includes exclusive doll and pet
• 5 fun house accessories
• Works in both directions Zip line with pet balloon, 2 Spinning swings, Twisty slide, Snack shack, Pop Popcorn

Novie Star Mae Talkii:

• Mae Tallick really talks, she has a robotic voice and says cosmic phrase
• Voice is activated by push button on her ear
• Mae Tallick is made of metalized body material
• Multi-color eyes with icon, bow shaped antennas and metallic eyelashes

Bratz Boutique:

• Includes 2-in-1 mannequin and doll stand
• Check out counter includes cash register with working, beeping scanner
• Includes additional outfit, 1 extra pair of shoes or boots, sunglasses, shopping bag, shoe box, purse, 2 pairs of earrings, bracelet and brush.
• Packaging transforms into boutique playset environment

Bratzillaz:

• Brand-new sculpts with stunning glass eyes
• Articulated, posable bodies
• Each character has her own special power and personal "witch mark" symbol
• Each character has her own fashionable outfit and boots
• Includes broom hair brush, doll stand and spell scroll

For your chance to win simply enter via the Rafflecopter Below: Good Luck and Happy Holidays!

The event dates: 11/24- 12/12 Open to World Wide

Open to World Wide: If the winner is outside the USA they will receive the cash equivalent via Paypal or Amazon NO EXCEPTIONS

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Disclaimer: I recieved no compensation for this post. My opinions are my own and yours may differ. Adventures of a Midlife Mommy is NOT responsible for prize shipment.

New Carmex Lip Conditioner Product Review

With cold weather comes a myriad of skin issues, from rough dry hands to dry face and the ever present dry chapped lips. I'm always looking for a good solution when it comes to protecting and healing dry skin and Carmex has a product for all these needs.

Carmex has a brand new product just in time for the "winter lips" that inevitably affect us all.

 

Carmex Everyday Lip Conditioner is like lotion for your lips. The consistency of this product is very light, it's not the usual Carmex you're probably used to. It also has a nice orange flavor. It has a bit of the Carmex tingle you're used to, but not the menthol taste that can be kind of off putting, in the original Carmex lip treatment. It is smooth, not gloppy or glossy and absorbs quickly. Since it's matte, you can use it as a base for lipstick.

Carmex lip conditioner has 13 skin loving moisturizers and feels amazing on my lips. I love that it's not heavy and goopy, like some other lip products can be.

Here's some info I found on their site that explains exactly how it works...

 

• Your skin’s lipid bilayer is made up of two layers of fatty acids; its job is to help keep moisture in the skin. Our Lip Conditioner includes lanolin, which replicates the way the lipid bilayer in your skin retains moisture.
• Our formula includes dimethicone to aid with moisturization and protect the tender skin on your lips.
• Our Lip Conditioner uses allantoin to effectively aid with moisturization plus help healing.

I've been using this product for about a week and I can definitely tell a difference in the look and texture of my lips and it was an immediate change, it didn't take days or weeks of use. They are not dry and cracked like they tend to be at this time of year and the orange flavor is a nice change from the usual heavy menthol flavor associated with Carmex products. Since it's not glossy, this product is suitable for both men and women. You can get more info, including where to find it in a store near you on their website.

Disclaimer: I received the above mentioned products to facilitate my review. I was not monetarily compensated for this review nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review. My opinions are my own and yours may differ.

 

Yo Yo Retractable Lipgloss (Review and Giveaway 11/26-12/03)

Check out these awesome new Yo-Yo lip glosses from Justice for Girls...

These lipglosses are not only fun, they're also functional. They can be clipped to a belt loop, purse strap or backpack for quick and easy access.

You can choose from 3 cute designs... Star, Heart or Smiley Face and they come in 3 AMAZING flavors... Pink Bubblegum, Blue Berry or Purple Kiwi.

You can also mix and match your glosses and retractable lanyards... Put the pink gloss on the purple lanyard or the purple gloss on the blue lanyard etc etc, the possibilities are endless.

These lipglosses are available exclusively at Justice for Girls stores and on their website and will make an awesome stocking stuffer for any little girl on your list.

The nice folks over at Yo Yo lipgloss are giving one of you lucky readers a retractable Yo Yo lipgloss of your very own.

Check out the easy entry form below for your chance to win.

GOOD LUCK!!!

Berry Flavor

Bubblegum Flavor

 

 

Kiwi Flavor

Disclaimer: I received one or more of the above mentioned products to facilitate my review. I was not monetarily compensated for this review nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review. My opinions are my own and yours may differ. Adventures of a Midlife Mommy is NOT responsible for prize shipment.

Black Friday Specials at Boca Java

With so many great deals posted online over Black Friday and Cyber Monday, it's hard to know which one's are really a good value. This coming Friday 11/23, be sure to visit Boca Java's website (click on the Boca Java Black Friday image above) and take advantage of their great deals of up to 45% OFF on gourmet coffee, tea and cocoa. I've personally tried Boca Java's coffees and the quality is unmatched
   Boca Java coffee is all roasted to order which means they roast it only after I place an order. This is the freshest coffee you can buy anywhere and you can really taste the difference! Boca Java offers a huge assortment of coffee, tea and cocoa varieties including some really unique holiday coffee flavors that you can't find anywhere else. If you're looking for a great gift idea, why not try a coffee gift this year? I also like the fact that Boca Java buys a lot of their coffee beans through direct trade and even offers coffees that give back to the community like Project C.U.R.E. Coffee and Brew of Bravery which benefits the USO. This Black Friday get great coffee, tea or cocoa for yourself or as a gift and get it at a great price.

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wii U and $200 GameStop Gift Card Giveaway

This will make some little boy or girl very happy on Christmas morning!!

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Prizes: Wii U & $200 Game Stop Gift Card

If the winner is outside the USA they will receive the cash value in their choice of Paypal cash or Amazon Gift card NO EXCEPTIONS!

The event dates: 11/22 12:01 am - 12/10 12:59 pm EST

Open to World Wide

The new controller incorporates a 6.2-inch, 16:9 touch screen and traditional button controls, including two analog Circle Pads. This combination removes the traditional barriers between games, players and the TV by creating a second window into the video game world. The rechargeable controller includes a Power button, Home button, +Control Pad, A/B/X/Y buttons, L/R buttons and ZL/ZR buttons. It includes a built-in accelerometer and gyroscope, rumble feature, camera, a microphone, stereo speakers, a sensor strip and a stylus.

Game Stop Gift Card where you can purchase all your Wii u games!

Once lucky person will win it all. For your chance simply enter via the Rafflecoper below. GOOD LUCK!

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Boys Dream Christmas Giveaway

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I'm so glad to be a part of this awesome giveaway, this will make some little boy very happy on Christmas morning!

Prizes: 2 Winners!

GrandPrize winner: PS VITA 3G/WI-FI AND Skylanders Giants

1st Place winner: Hot Wheels Ballistiks AND iTikes Piano

Skylanders Giants: Winners Choice on Xbox, Wii or PS

• Bring the Skylanders Giants back from banishment to join the Skylanders once again
• Unleash the power of the Skylanders Giants with the Portal of Power
• Includes game, portal of power, 3 Skylanders figures, 1 character collector poster, 3 sticker sheets with secret codes, and 3 trading cards

PS VITA:

• Revolutionary gaming experiences with dual analog sticks, front and rear cameras, front multi-touch display, multi-touch rear pad, GPS and new unit specific media flash-based storage
• Stunning multi-touch 5-inch organic light emitting display (OLED)
• The richest, deepest and most engaging handheld gaming lineup.
• Network connectivity via improved Wi-Fi capabilities (Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity available in an additional Vita model)
• Location based gaming allowing players to find and meet friends virtually for brand new experiences

Hot Wheels Ballistiks

• Challenge, transform and win with Hot Wheels Ballistiks
• Ballistiks transform from a vehicle to a ball and back
• Set up the blaster, insert a vehicle, launch and watch it roll
• Ball will transform into a vehicle upon impact with a target
• A great gift that any boy will love

iTikes Piano

• Standalone Piano with major & minor keys, volume control and tempo/pitch tuner
• App-based music games allow kids to learn more note names, musical staff and pitch training
• Use iPad®, iPhone® or iPod touch® to play learning games, watch visualizations and more
• Light-up major keys

The event dates: 11/22 12:01 am - 12/10 12:59 pm EST

Open to World Wide

If the winner is outside the USA they will receive the cash value in their choice of Paypal cash or Amazon Gift card NO EXCEPTIONS!

2 Lucky winners will win! For your chance simply enter via the Rafflecopter below. GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

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Ipad Mini Giveaway

Imagine the look on your kid's face when they open this on Christmas morning...

iPad Mini Giveaway Event

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The iPad Mini has a beautiful display, powerful A5 chip, FaceTime HD camera, iSight camera with 1080p HD video recording, ultrafast wireless, and over 275,000 apps ready to download from the App Store. The iPad mini is an iPad in every way, shape, and slightly smaller form. Easy for on the go with that same great Apple power punch!

Disney/Pixar's Brave FREE Printable Activities

Looking for a unique way to get the kids involved in preparing your holiday table? Look no further, Disney/Pixar is sharing a myriad of ways to bring Scotland to your holidays with Brave inspired tips.  Instructions on how to host and plan a family dinner with printable name cards, napkin holders and authentic Scottish recipes will have you dancing with joy! And why not make it a Scottish jig? You're nothing if not committed to a theme. Don't know how? The below printables also include a step by step guide on how to dance the Highland Scottische that will have everyone leaping to their feet for a twirl around the dance floor, exactly what's needed after an indulgent meal!

Santa paws 2 Holiday Activities FREE Download

 Thanksgiving is the perfect time to begin your holiday crafts and baking and the Santa pups want to make sure your holidays are Paws-itively fantastic. Check out the awesome printable holiday activities below for tons of fun stuff to do this holiday season.

Santa Paws 2 is now available on Blu-Ray DVD combo pack at your favorite stores.

Check out some adorable pics of these fluffy little pups from the movie here.

Gift Baskets Plus Exclusive Offer

Gift Baskets Plus has been bringing you quality gift baskets since 1998.

Gift Baskets Plus is a one stop place for all your gift giving needs. Be it Christmas or a baby shower gift or anything in between, you can find it all at Gift Baskets Plus. 

With baskets starting at around 30 bucks, you can definitely find an affordable gift basket for everyone on your list.

Their selection of Christmas baskets is AMAZING!!! 

For the wine lover...

(Click the pics for more info)

 

 

....For the chocolate lover

 

 

 

 

For the diabetic on your list.....

 

 

                                                                                                        Now for the good stuff... Gift Baskets Plus is generously offering a 15% discount for all of you wonderful readers.

 Enter code 15OFF when you checkout, to receive your discount. (Offer good for a limited time only...HURRY!!!)

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Collars 2 Switch Giveaway (Dog Collars)

 Check out this awesome review by Down South Savings, then enter below for your chance to win a set of collars of your very own. 

Good Luck!

I recently had the opportunity to work with Collars 2 Switch and review their products.

Collars 2 Switch is an innovative dog collar system. Keep the collars and tags on but switch the design in seconds, for a completely new look in just seconds!

They have many different designs to choose from! Check out their Dog Collar Design Swatches HERE

I received the Reindeer Pattern and A glittery Pink Color Swatch

To interchange the different designs, simply pull it off of the velcro, and add the one you  want to change to. Easy Peasy! With Collars 2 Switch your dog can have a collar for every outfit in their puppy wardrobe! Their collars are washable, durable and made in the USA! 

Collars 2 Switch also donate 1% of their net sales to dog/pet rescue organizations! They have donated to:

Labrador Retriever Rescue of Cincinnati, PAWS San Francisco, PAWS Chicago, Orange County Pet Rescue, Humane Society of Boulder, Pet Project Rescue Minneapolis, Seattle Humane Society, Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society, PAWS NY, Greater Dayton Humane Society, Willamette Humane Society, Washington D.C. Humane Society, SICSA of Dayton, Friends of Animals, Inc., BRPBN, PAWS Atlanta, Capital Humane Society, The Amanda Foundation and The Spokane Humane Society

They also offer fundraising! They will donate $5 to the non-profit dog/pet rescue group for every collar set that is sold to the group's supporters on our site. Read more about that HERE

What's more exciting is that Collars 2 Switch has agreed to give one lucky reader a coupon code to to choose their very own collar set!! 

Giveaway will begin 11-18-12 and end on 11-26-12 @ 12:01 EST. Enter using the Rafflecopter form below.

 GOOD LUCK!!

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Playstation 3 Uncharted 3 Bundle Giveaway Giveaway

Hosted by: Mom Blog Society | Geeky Gamer Mom | Jackie's Reviews | Mom Does Reviews | Twinkle Monkey | Route 249 | Swank Savings | S.O.S Mom | Bay Area Mommy | Giveaway Bandit | Keeping Your Cents | Ohayo Okasan

PlayStation 3 Uncharted 3: Bundle

The event dates: 11/20 - 12/10

Open to World Wide: If the winner is outside the USA they will receive the cash equivalent via Paypal or Amazon NO EXCEPTIONS!

For the gamer in your life....This will make someone very happy this year!

The PlayStation 3 320 GB Uncharted 3; Drake's Deception bundle provides the action and adventure, as well as the unique blend of entertainment, excitement and fun that PlayStation 3 is famous for. The bundle consists of a PS3 loaded with a huge 320 GB hard drive, a matching DualShock 3 controller and a copy of Uncharted 3; Drake's Deception, a PlayStation Plus 30-day voucher and standard cables required to get playing (HDMI cable not included). Couple all this with the advanced audio-video features of the PlayStation 3, which includes access to Netflix,¹ Hulu Plus, CinemaNow, MLB.TV, NHL GameCenter, as well as a 3D gaming option,² and you have the perfect means to enjoy the world of modern digital entertainment.

Happy Holidays! One lucky winner will win PlayStation 3 Uncharted 3: Bundle. For your chance to win simple enter via the Rafflecopter Below. GOOD LUCK!

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Win a Keurig

Just in time for Christmas...

Have A Keurig Holiday Event

Hosted by Mom Powered Media

Special thank you to our lovely co-hosts: Spend With Pennies and My Vegan Gluten-Free Life

The Keurig Platinum Brewing System brews a perfect cup of coffee, tea, hot cocoa or iced beverage at the touch of a button. With an award-winning design, this brewer features a blue, backlit LCD display that allows you to program water temperature, set the digital clock, Auto On/Off and your favorite cup size. With the choice of five cup sizes, the Platinum brewer offers a removable drip tray to accommodate travel mugs.
Includes

• Keurig Platinum B70 brewer
• My K-Cup filter
• Removable drip tray
• Water filter kit
• Five brew sizes: 4 oz, 6 oz, 8 oz, 10 oz, 12 oz
• 72-oz water reservoir
• Measures 13-1/2"L x 9-3/4"W x 12-1/2"H
• 48 K-Cups to get you started

One lucky reader will receive a Keurig Platinum B70 Brewer with 48 K-Cups!

Giveaway ends November 23rd at 11:59pm, open to US and Canadian residents, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!

Calling All Bloggers (Xbox Giveaway Opp)

Xbox Holiday Bundle Giveaway Event

Prize Package includes: Xbox 360 S Console, 250GB Hard Drive, Kinect Sensor, Wireless Controller, 3 month Xbox Live Gold Membership, Kinect Adventures and Carnival Games: Monkey See Monkey Do

Event dates: 11/28 - 12/19

Free Blog Event! Sign-up here, BLOGGERS WANTED

Special Offer From Sports Illustrated Kids

 Sports Illustrated Kids is the magazine for the sport loving kid in your life.

SI Kids presents the info to kids the way they absorb it best, with fun action pictures, easy to read articles, useful tips from the pros, humor and fun activities, all of which are designed to get them more involved in reading.

SI Kids has won high honors from the Parent's Choice awards and the Association of Educational Publishers.

Still need more reasons to get the gift of SI Kids?

Reason #1: It’s the perfect stocking stuffer.

Reason #2: It promotes reading for children who are reluctant readers.

Reason #3: Each issue is full of exciting stories, photos and games that are a perfect distraction while traveling.

Reason #4: No gift wrapping – it’s delivered straight to your door.

Reason #5: It’s the gift that keeps on giving the whole year through.

Now for the good stuff.....

 Receive an entire year of SI Kids in print and on tablet for only $19.95! You can subscribe HERE.

Savory Saltine Seasoning (Review)

How do you turn an ordinary box of crackers into something a  little bit "ritzier"?

Three words.....

Savory Saltine Seasoning.

Savory Saltine Seasoning is exactly what it sounds like... A seasoning for your crackers. Yes, I know, it sounds like a joke. I thought the same thing when I was approached to review this product, and after a quick Google, I found out it's real. So, Me, being the "rebel" that I am, accepted the challenge. I was fully expecting to be less than impressed with this product, but I admit, I really like it. It is a zesty mix between ranch and BBQ flavor and it really does turn a plain ol' cracker into a really good snack. 

So, how does it work?

It's really simple, you get a large Ziploc bag, Savory Saltine seasoning, some oil (the pkg calls for canola, I used olive and it turned out fine), and a box of Saltine crackers (I used Town House and again, nothing in my house exploded, substitutions are ok)

 

I wasn't sure how well I was going to like this product, so I started out using only one sleeve of crackers. The directions on the package said to use five tsp of seasoning and 1/2 cup of oil. I definitely think you could cut the oil by a Tbsp or two and still be fine. So you add the oil and seasoning to the bag, dissolve the seasoning and add the crackers, turn 'em a few times and you're done. I took mine out of the bag after about an hour and put them on a paper towel to let all the wonderful yumminess soak in. The package says to let them rest for at least 4 hrs up to overnight... I made it exactly seven and a half minutes before I tried one...Don't judge me. I was delightfully surprised, it was actually good. Like if a cracker and a BBQ chip met, fell in love and had a baby, then you ate that little cracker/chip baby, yeah, it's like that. 

But wait!

There's more....

You can also use the seasoning in other dishes too. I think this would taste great in a chicken burger. Add a bit of it to the ground chicken, before making the patties then add a little buffalo sauce and fry 'em up, top with a few crumbles of bleu cheese on top of an onion roll... OMG!!! Or even in a meatloaf, to give it a bit of smoky flavor. The website has a recipe for steak fajitas using the Savory Saltine Seasoning that sounds amazing, although I would probably substitute chicken for the steak and sweet yellow peppers for the green bell peppers and add some mushrooms and shredded queso and some homemade guacamole... it would be amazing. YES! I know what I'm having for lunch. 

 

To Be Continued...     

Kid's Tech Christmas (Giveaway)

Can you imagine the look on your child's face when they wake up to find this under the tree?!

Hosted by: Mom Blog Society

Co-Hosted by: A Medic's World | Carrie's Rambles | My Vegan Gluten Free Life | Stay a Stay at Home Mom | S.O.S MOM | Inside My Head With Kelli | Freebies Deals and Steals | Geeky Gamer Mom | Route 249 | Jackie's Reviews | Night Helper | Tinkle Monkey

1 winner gets All!

Kindle Fire: High Definition Touchscreen Display, Rich, HD video. Beautiful, vivid photos. Crisp, detailed text. Kindle Fire HD features a new 1280x800 high definition LCD display that brings your content to life. Kindle Fire HD uses the power of Dolby Digital Plus to create a world class audio experience, with or without headphones. Dolby Digital Plus includes technology used to adjust volume, create virtual surround sound, and deliver easier-to-understand dialogue in movies and TV shows. Kindle Fire HD is designed to automatically optimize the audio profile based on what you're doing, such as watching a movie, listening to music, or talking on Skype. It even optimizes the audio differently when you have headphones plugged in, so you can just sit back and enjoy.

Nintendo DSi: A hand held portable game system for anytime, anywhere fun and more. Enjoy the largest screen size, best audio quality and thinnest design of any system in the Nintendo DS family. Download exclusive games, clocks and calendars via the Nintendo DSi Shop. Take pictures using either an inward or outward facing camera and chose from 11 different lenses to customize your shots. Connect wirelessly to browse the internet, share photos and play with others. Access your music in the AAC format off any standard SD Card. The DSi cannot play GameBoy Advance titles.

LeapFrog LeapPad2 Explorer Tablet:. This handheld gaming console delivers fast-paced action and effective learning systems for the ultimate gaming and learning experience for your little one. Kids tilt, turn and shake the console and bring the games to life, or use the touch screen to control the action. The built-in front and back cameras and video recorders let you snap pictures and edit them as you go. The LeapFrog Learning Path lets you see specific details of your child's play and learning, including areas where your child excels or needs more support. E-mails provide tailored learning tips and let you share your child's progress and achievements. Five apps are included to get your little one started, and the library of more than 325 cartridges will keep your child entertained and engaged for hours.

The event dates: 11/15 - 12/08

Open to World Wide:

For a chance to win, simply enter the Rafflecopter Below! GOOD LUCK!

NOTE: If winner is outside the USA they will receive Paypal Cash or an Amazon Gift Card in place of the prizes equal to the total value of the prizes. NO EXCEPTIONS!



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Happy (Handmade) Holidays [Blog Hop & Giveaway] 11/15-11/29

  Ready to WIN some really great prizes? 

If you're like me, you love to give handmade gifts, but are not good at actually making them with YOUR hands... leave it to the experts and WIN some beautiful and fun handmade gifts from the D'lish Soap Factory and Emerson Creek Pottery.  Both are made in the USA by expert artisans. You can also enter to win a hand signed copy of "The Night After Christmas" by Michael Hebler. For all the beauty products lovers, we also have an awesome prize package from Mia Mariu cosmetics, including their touch up kit and a bottle of their Adorame perfume.

Welcome to the Happy Holidays Giveaway Hop hosted by Mom to Bed by 8 and Life With Two Boys!

The holidays will be before you know it so to make things a little easier on you and your wallet
we decided to give you an opportunity to WIN your gifts this year! Several awesome blogs
have to come together to bring you some amazing prizes that will look great sitting under your
tree Christmas morning. After you enter our giveaway make sure you hop around to the rest
of the participating blogs for more chances to win!

Along with all of the individual prizes we also have TONS of awesome Grand Prizes for
everyone on your list including Baby, Kids (boys and girls), Teens, and Adults. The Grand
Prizes include a Babyhome Emotion Stroller, Little Tikes Classic Castle, Pillow
Pets Dream Lites, Pillow Racers, Furby, $50 The Children's Place Gift Card, Nokia
Lumia 900, and a Keurig Elite Brewing System!



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Enter the Grand Prizes here!

Disclaimer: Please note that the Happy Holidays Giveaway Hop hosts and participating
bloggers are not responsible for sponsors that do not fulfill their prize. We have represented
each sponsor with the expectation that they will fulfill their prize in a timely manner. While we
are not responsible, we will make every effort to assist the winner in obtaining their prize.

It's 5 O'clock Somewhere....

Slimrock... The low cal alternative for mixed drinks.

 

 

I recently had the opportunity to try new Slimrock drink mixers. Slimrock has 1/5th the calories of regular mixed drinks and is sweetened with all natural Stevia and agave. 

Agave nectar is an all natural sweetener that comes from the agave plant. It's sweeter than sugar, yet doesn't create spikes in blood sugar.  

Stevia is a zero calorie, zero carb all natural sweetener, derived from the stevia plant which is 300x sweeter than sugar. Stevia use has been shown to produce no glycosides, so it causes no spike in the glycemic index, which is great for those of us who are dieting... and let's face it, when you're dieting, you often need a drink.

With 15 flavors, including

• Key Lime Margarita
• Mango Margarita
• Mango Colada
• Prickly Pear Passion Fruit
• Cucumber Ginger Citrus
• Guavapolitan

  You're sure to find a flavor you'll love.

   I tried the Mango Margarita and it is amazing. I didn't have any Tequilla, so I used some cotton candy flavored vodka I just happened to have on hand and it went very well together. The mix had just the right amount of tangy and sweet, without any bitter aftertaste you'd find with most low cal (artificial) sweeteners. I was very impressed with Slimrock and will definitely be serving it at my next party.