The Popcorn Factory Green Bay Packers® Super Bowl XLV® Commemorative 3-Way Popcorn Tin (Review + Giveaway)

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Winner - Kristen! While the outcome of Super Bowl XLV was not what we had hoped and prayed for, we had a great time watching the game with with our guests.  In the end, the Packers played the best game and we all agreed that they earned that trophy. Still, when my husband first caught a glimpse of the 3 Gallon Green Bay Packers® Super Bowl XLV® Commemorative 3-Way Popcorn Tin sitting on our kitchen counter, he let out a loud groan.  More out of disappointment in his Steelers, it was … [Read more...]

Valentine’s Day Goodies from ProFlowers (Review + Giveaway)

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Winner - Jerry! It has to be one of the best feelings in the world to have a deliveryman present you with a bouquet from your sweetie.  When your special someone makes a gesture like this, you can’t help but know that you’re loved. Roses are the flower arrangement of choice for Valentine’s Day, and I love that they not only beautify the home but they give off that sweet fragrance.  What I have a hard time with is seeing the beauty of the arrangement fade, but we know going in that … [Read more...]

Red Envelope Valentine’s Day Gifts (Review & Giveaway)

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The winner is Debbie S.!Are you a great gift giver?  You know what I mean -  the type of person who always manages to find something that the recipient didn’t even know he or she wanted until the moment it’s unwrapped.  That’s what happens when you put a lot of thought and consideration into your search. Not everyone possesses this talent, which is why there are stores like Red Envelope to do all of the research for you.  This has been a favorite site of mine for years, … [Read more...]

Mom’s Photo Bracelet from Everything4Mom.com {Review & Giveaway}

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Winner - Kristy H! I just love Everything4Mom.com.  I wrote about this online store last year with the review of my beloved hand-painted gardening tools. They held up to the wear and tear of my Spring, Summer and Fall gardening work – and still look pretty.  I can’t wait to use them again come Spring. This store literally does have everything a mom could want, from aprons and jewelry to home décor and cheesecake.  Indeed. I gave away the Mom’s Photo Bracelet to a reader … [Read more...]

Spread Holiday Cheer with 1-800-FLOWERS {Review & Giveaway}

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Winner – Terri! My parents hosted Christmas this year, so I sent them a gorgeous holiday centerpiece to jazz up their dinner table.  The Fields of Europe™ for Christmas bouquet from 1-800-FLOWERS features fresh roses, tulips, alstroemeria, hypericum, carnations and assorted Christmas greens inside a clear glass gathering vase tied with red ribbon. Everyone commented at how lovely the bouquet was.  The flowers were fresh and beautiful, and I loved that the arrangement did not take … [Read more...]

Hot Chicks Candle by SanLori {Review & Giveaway}

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Winner - Rachel H! There’s an area in my home where I keep a selection of candles.  You never know when you’ll need a last minute gift for someone, and a scented candle is a great universal gift.  Everybody likes them. This Cosmo-Compatible Hot Chicks candle by SanLori is just for the ladies.   Between the citrus-cranberry cosmo scent and the hot pink feather puff that adorns the gift box, this is the perfect gift for your girlfriends, and at $15 a piece, you can afford … [Read more...]

Create Kodak Gallery Halloween Photobooks until Nov. 11th {$50 American Express Gift Card Giveaway–2 Winners!)

Closed – congrats to Kristie and MaryannDigital photographs make our lives much easier in so many ways.  I remember when the technology first came out; the big draw was the ability to delete and retake photos without spending a dime on prints.  Now we can do more than we ever thought possibly with the memories we capture on camera, all with a few clicks of a mouse.  I’ve made great photo gifts like calendars, Christmas ornaments, and mugs but my absolute favorite way to neatly … [Read more...]

Leather Gifts by Leatherology (Review & Giveaway)

  Closed – congrats to #395 kathy pease! My husband is one of those men who are really difficult to buy for. No matter how much thought and effort I put into getting his gift, he usually ends up returning it. Like it or not, his birthday is coming up, and I found something for him that is both practical and beautiful – from Leatherology. Leatherology is an online boutique carrying sophisticated leather gifts that are suitable for anyone. From netbook sleeves to jewelry rolls and even … [Read more...]

Novica Fair Trade Gifts (Review & Giveaway)

Closed – Congratulations, Ľubaša! Having been an artist (I haven’t done anything creative in a long time), I know how much work goes into creating fine art.  I really appreciate the beauty and creativity contributed by artists, and I’ve found a new source that will allow me to appreciate and purchase art from all over the globe—Novica.  I love the fact that I can own a piece of art made in small town of a country I will probably never visit, and help support a family that may … [Read more...]

Summer of Smiles by 1-800-FLOWERS {Giveaway}

Contest Closed – Congratulations Mary! “Summer of Smiles,” is a campaign thought up by 1-800-Flowers as a way to encourage everyone to brighten someone’s day with thoughtful gifts and flowers.  I knew this was a mission I wanted to take part in when they asked for my help in spreading the word. Everyone loves to receive flowers, and everyone deserves to have them displayed beautifully in their home.  There are so many gorgeous options available at 1-800-FLOWERS to let someone … [Read more...]