Newman’s Own Organic: Holiday Chocolate Giveaway
When I think of the holidays there are a few types of candy that come to mind – the peppermint cup.There is something about a tasty peppermint cup that screams the holidays.
A couple of months ago I had the opportunity to try Newman’s Own Organic array of chocolate products, including the peppermint cup. Newman’s Own has a wide range of chocolate products that are perfect stocking stuffers and holiday sweets. Continue reading
Stampin’ Up – Designer Tin of Cards – Project Kit Review + Giveaway
Recently I received a card from a dear old friend. This is a person who I had lost touch with for many years, and through the use of modern technology I was able to track down her email. While I had her email for a couple of days, I was hesitant to hitting the send button.
I finally decided to hit the send, and held my breath for her to reply. I had included my address in case she wanted to send me a mailed letter. The same day I heard from her I also received a physical card in the mail. Almost instantly I was filled with an excitement and could not wait to open this letter from a long-lost friend.
While the card was simple, the sentiment meant the world to me. With a simple card, the years between us melted away and a fresh start was beginning. When I got the Designer Tin of Card Project Kit I began to think of the ways that I could give someone the same thing that the card I received gave me. Continue reading
Paper Pumpkin – Wonderful Winterland – November 2016 Kit Review + Giveaway
When I was young the idea of mail was beyond my imagination. There was something magical that with something as simple as an address, people can get trinkets and letters from loved ones. This was in the day before I knew about bills and thought the world was full of rainbows.
Now that I am adult, I accept that most of the mail I receive is bills, except for this time of year. This is the season of family updates, family photos and letters – I love this time of year!
When I received the November 2016 Paper Pumpkin kit “Wonderful Winterland”, the decision was made that these would be in the lineup for our 2016 Holiday cards.
ColorGrande – DIY Fabric Design Kit Review + Giveaway
It was always a dream of mine to have a dedicated craft room when I purchased my home. One part of my dream has come true when we purchased our home, and the second part came true when my husband said that our loft would become my dedicated craft room.
The craft room is about 12 feet by about 10 feet, with a lot of open wall space! Since it is my craft room, I decided to put things on the wall that either inspire me or that I have created. One of my favorite things to do is color, and I have been looking for a larger scale image I can color and then frame and display.
Recently I received a press release about a new product called ColorGrande and is was a DIY Fabric Design Kit. Continue reading
Nick’s Stick’s Holiday Assortment Giveaway
As we close the month of November and begin the march into December, the time has come in which I begin to prepare my gift list.
As I prepare there are certain people that are easy to buy for – hobbies clear, favorite author and always brand loyal. These are the people I love to shop for. but there are others on my list. These “other” people to shop for are the people that literally have everything already, and if they want an item they purchase it themselves.
If you happen to have someone like this on your list then I have the perfect gift – sticks and jerky!
Cat Lady Box Monthly Subscription – “Life of the Pawty” – November 2016 – Review + Giveaway
The season of turkeys and pumpkin pie – Thanksgiving is almost here.
When I received the “Life of the Pawty” themed Cat Lady Box, I knew I had to share it with you right away!With all the treats that we humans get to have, it can be easy to think that our cats feel left out of the fun and this months box does not disappoint.
These boxes are consistently great each month and are “purrfectly” curated and each month is better than the last.
We are about 6 weeks until Christmas and I am already seeing the signs and icons of the season. Each time I go to the store I see more and more reds, greens and golds.
My favorite thing about the holidays is something that I rarely experience – snow and snowmen. I have begun collecting these white balls of personality, and dream of seeing a white Christmas.
For the time being the closest I can get is on television and my own imagination. I love adult coloring books for this reason – I can let my imagination run wild. When I received the Color Your Christmas:A Crafty Christmas Adult Coloring Book by Blue Star Premier and Suzy Joyner I was eager to see images of the upcoming season.
Garlic Gold: Garlic Gold Gift Box Holiday 2016 Giveaway
Since I have ventured into the world of cooking I have discovered that even if your ingredients or protein are of lower quality if you have solid spices, most items can be recovered.
The one item that we tend to use a lot of is Extra Virgin Olive Oil. It is important to monitor the heat and light that the oil receives, as these two elements will destroy the oil. Since this is a consideration while cooking, I have been practicing my heat application.
With the coming holidays upon us, Garlic Gold has offered a Garlic Gold Gift Box to one lucky reader!
Crispy Green: Holiday 2016 Stocking Stuffer Giveaway
If there is one thing that I find difficult during the holiday season is the annual stocking exchange. Each year my sister in laws shuffle names and we get to pick a name, and it is then our responsibility to fill a stocking with items for the recipient.
Sounds fun right? Well yes, it is but it is a task that comes with a bit of heavy responsibility to not disappoint the recipient.
Since my both of my sister-in-laws are into healthy snacks for their children I think I have found the perfect stocking stuffer that mom and kids will love – Crispy Green’s Crispy Fruit.
Gaslamp Popcorn – Holiday Themed Popcorn Balls DIY + Giveaway
Each year when the holidays roll around, I always talk about making a popcorn themed craft project to share with my family and friends during the holidays.
There is something simple and delicious about popcorn balls, and nothing says the holidays are nearing as when the popcorn supply increases in our lives.
Gaslamp Popcorn was generous to send me a couple of bags to create some popcorn balls.