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Saturday, November 21, 2009

Giveaway Extension!

I've extended the Custom Christmas Stockings giveaway for a couple of extra days to give those of you who thought you missed out the chance to enter!  Head over here to enter to win 1 of 2 'Make-Your-Own' stocking kit from Custom Christmas Stockings Handmade by Aimee (NO SEWING REQUIRED).  Plus, make sure to read my review of Aimee's custom stocking service; if you are looking for special stockings this Christmas that truly reflect your family's interests and personalities, Custom Christmas Stockings is the place to shop!

Good Luck Everyone!


Friday, November 20, 2009

Giveaway List - 11/20

WORLDWIDE ENTRIES
An Island Life is giving away a Dora Christmas CD. Worldwide entries accepted. – Ends Nov. 21

Giveaway Today is giving away a $30 gift certificate for http://www.whimzycreations.etsy.com/. Worldwide entries accepted. - Ends Nov. 22

Melinda Joy is giving away a Fragrant Ball of Foot Pad Set. Worldwide entries accepted. – Ends Nov. 27 @ noon EST

HandmadeMN is giving away a Beautiful Vintage Pendant and Ring. Worldwide entries accepted. – Ends Nov. 28

Style Blog is giving away one pair of large Cazz foldable shoes. Worldwide entries accepted. – Ends Nov. 30 @ noon EST

Glimpse is giving away 3 handmade sewing patterns/tutorials to 1 winner! Worldwide entries accepted. - Ends Nov. 30

US & CANADA ONLY
Cakeblast Reviews is giving away a copy of the Klutz Encyclopedia of Immaturity Volume 1 AND Volume 2 (3 winners). Canada and US only. – Ends Nov. 22 @ 11:59pm CST

Cakeblast Reviews is giving away a hardcover copy of the book 'Seven' by Jackie Leo (5 winners). Canada and US only. – Ends Nov. 22 @ 11:59pm CST

Country Mouse, City Mouse is giving away a personalized Name Your Tune CD. Canada and US only. – Ends Nov. 29

Country Mouse, City Mouse is giving away a sterling silver and swarvoski crystal Girly Tube. Canada and US only. – Ends Nov. 29

Mom of Boys With Toys is giving away a 3 DVD Prize Pack. Canada and US only. - Ends Nov. 30 @ 12pm

Melinda Joy is giving away a Slanket. Canada and US only. - Ends Dec. 2 @ noon EST

Melinda Joy is giving away an Auntie Anne's Pretzel Kit. Canada and US only. - Ends Dec. 4 @ noon EST

CANADA ONLY
The Speedy Gourmet is giving away copies of the cookbook: A Century of Flavor (Hardcover). 5 winners! Canada only. - Ends Nov. 25

Glimpse is giving away a set of Christmas hair clips to 2 winners! Canada only. - Ends Nov. 26

Glimpse is giving away a Strider Running Bike! Canada only. - Ends Nov. 30

Card Swap is giving away an Apple Ipod Touch.  Enter code MK1155 when you enter. Canada only. - Ends Nov. 30

US ONLY
In The Know Mom is giving away a Blush topless undershirt. US only. - Ends Nov. 21

From Val's Kitchen is giving away a prize from Sara Lee Deli Meats. US only. - Ends Nov. 21

From Val's Kitchen is giving away a prize package of Unilever beauty products. US only. - Ends Nov. 21

Mom Start is giving away a $75 Gift Card for Holiday Party Favors or personalized goodies.  US only. – Ends Nov. 23

Mom Start is giving away Pump Gloves. US only. – Ends Nov. 23

Mom Start is giving away a $100 Target Gift Card. US only. – Ends Nov. 23

Mom Start is giving away a Swinxs interactive game console. US only. – Ends Nov. 23

The OmniCouple is giving away a Fiber One "Morning on the Go" Prize Pack! (The prize pack will include one package of Fiber One Toaster Pastries, a beverage holder, a lunch bag and a planner). US only. – Ends Nov. 26

Family World Fun is giving away a a Kidz Story Kit by Magic Lantern. US only. – Ends Nov. 27

Mission Mommy is giving away a Thai Kitchen Curry Kit. Each kit contains a Thai Kitchen cookbook, Coconut milk, Red Curry Paste, Fish Sauce AND a coupon for a free Thai Kitchen product (3 winners). US only. – Ends Nov. 29

Giveaways 4 Mommy is giving away your choice of a custom 8×10 canvas painting or a decorative clipboard.  US only. – Ends Nov. 30 @ 6:00 CST

Giveaways 4 Mommy is giving away a Crest Pro-Health package…including an Oral-B Smart Series electric toothbrush. US only. – Ends Nov. 30 @ 6:00 CST

Giveaways 4 Mommy is giving away your choice of Ganocafe Mocha or Ganocafe Classic-free healthy coffee. US only. – Ends Nov. 30 @ 6:00 CST

Mom Start is giving away Ready Go Baby Baby Products. US only. – Ends Nov. 30

Mom Start is giving away Thermos Foogo Phases Cups Two. US only. – Ends Nov. 30

Mom Start is giving away a Red Envelope GC ($75). US only. – Ends Nov. 30

Mom Start is giving away a Wubbzy Christmas DVD and Book. US only. – Ends Nov. 30

Giveaways 4 Mommy is giving away a Baby Dipper Bowl. US only. – Ends Dec. 1 @ 6:00 CST

Rockin' Mama is giving away a Build A Bear Workshop Frosty the Snowman. US only. – Ends Dec. 1 @ 10pm PST

Rockin' Mama is giving away a Mega Bloks Play N Go Table. US only. – Ends Dec. 1 @ 10pm PST

Rockin' Mama is giving away a Girl Gourmet Candy Bead Studio. US only. – Ends Dec. 1 @ 10pm PST

Rockin' Mama is giving away a Gourmet Chocolate, Popcorn Gift Pack. US only. – Ends Dec. 1 @ 10pm PST

Rockin' Mama is giving away a copy of The Silver Spoon Book of Pasta Cookbook. US only. – Ends Dec. 1 @ 10pm PST

Josephine's Fashion Boutique is giving away any item of the winner's choice from http://www.josephinesfashionboutique.com/. US only. – Ends Dec. 17

UNKNOWN
Melinda Joy is giving away Alphabet Photography Inspirational Piece of Art. - Ends Nov. 27 @ noon EST


Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Giveaway List - 11/18

After some feedback from some of my readers, I have decided to switch the way I post my giveaway lists to make it easier to people from different areas of the world to enter.  I hope that by doing this, it will save people time when looking for giveaways that are applicable to them.  With that said, I would love everyone's feedback.  If I get enough positive feedback, I will continue listing the giveaways like I have below, in the future.

WORLDWIDE ENTRIES ACCEPTED
Glimpse is giving away a set of Crazy Forts! Worldwide entries accepted. - Ends Nov. 19



Hobo Mama is giving away a $60 gift code to Paperspring. Worldwide entries accepted. - Ends Nov. 20


Fun Family Tips is giving away a sticker maker, which makes permanent and repositionable stickers up to 1 1/2 inches wide.  It is a perfect choice for scrapbooking and cardmaking because you can create stickers from almost anything flat, from die cuts to pressed flowers and more!. Worldwide entries accepted. - Ends Nov. 21


HandmadeMN is giving away a Falling Leaves Beaded Sundrop Suncatcher from Sara of Catch A Star Creation. Worldwide entries accepted. - Ends Nov. 21 @ midnight


A Giveaway Addicted Mommy is giving away a $20 gift certificate for custom handmade party decorations from www.aescrapbooking.etsy.com. Worldwide entries accepted. - Ends Nov. 27


The Giveaway Diva is giving away a pair of Angelina Inspired Earrings (ARV $50). Worldwide entries accepted. - Ends Dec. 5


Unglamorous Giveaways is giving away an Alight.com plus size top. Worldwide entries accepted. - Ends Dec. 11


CANADA & US ONLY
Country Mouse, City Mouse is giving away a cookbook. Canada and US only. - Ends Nov. 21


Melinda Joy is giving away a $20 gift certificate to ABC NeckTies. Canada and US only. - Ends Nov. 25 @ noon EST 


My Wee View is giving away a Tend-A-Tot 6-in-1 tote (ARV $100). Canada and US only. - Ends Nov. 25

My Wee View is giving away a Layla Grayce - Pink Pettiskirt and Tank (ARV $90). Canada and US only. - Ends Nov. 25


My Wee View is giving away a prize from Must Have Shoes - Winners Choice (ARV $350). Canada and US only. - Ends Nov. 25


My Wee View is giving away a Bebe au Lait - Hooter Hider Nursing Cover. Canada and US only. - Ends Nov. 25


My Wee View is giving away Bobux Shoes - Ministar Bootz. Canada and US only. - Ends Nov. 25


My Wee View is giving away a Popatot - a Portable Activity Center. Canada and US only. - Ends Nov. 25


Country Mouse, City Mouse is giving away a container of Smelly Washer, washing machine cleaner. Canada and US only. - Ends Nov. 28


Simply Sensational Divas Review is giving away an Interactive book with Webscene's. Canada and US only. - Ends Nov. 30


Melinda Joy is giving away a ValueRay Mouse Hand Warmer. Canada and US only. - Ends Dec. 5 @ noon EST


US ONLY
The OmniCouple is giving away The ENTIRE Simple Green Naturals™ line (all 7 full size products)! US only. - Ends Nov. 20


Cakeblast is giving away The Klutz Encyclopedia of Immaturity AND the new release, Encyclopedia of Immaturity VOL 2! US only. - Ends Nov. 22 @ 11:59pm CST


The Bewitchin' Kitchen is giving away a $60 gift code to Paperspring. US only. - Ends Nov. 22


Angela's Bits is giving away an Old El Paso Family Taco Night Prize Pack that includes 2 free product coupons, $10 gift card and a El Tacodor started game pack. US only. - Ends Nov. 22 @ 11:59 EST


Healthy Moms is giving away a copy of the book, Hormone Harmony, How to Balance Insulin, Cortisol, Thyroid, Estrogen, Progesterone and Testosterone to Live your Best Life by Alicia Stanton, M.D and Vera Tweed. US only. - Ends Nov. 23 @ midnight PST


Pure Natural Diva is giving away Juice Beauty Mineral Light Moisturizer. US only. - Ends Nov. 23


Mom Start is giving away a Ban Dai Toy Set (Ben 10 and Kamen Rider). US only. – Ends Nov. 23


Mom Start is giving away a Ben 10 Wii Video Game. US only. – Ends Nov. 23


Mom Start is hosting a Turkey Dinner Giveaway...just in time for Thanksgiving! US only. – Ends Nov. 23


Mom Start is giving away a copy of Dora The Explorer the Christmas Carol. US only. – Ends Nov. 23


Mom Start is giving away a Klutz the Encyclopedia of Immaturity Volume 2. US only. – Ends Nov. 23


Mom Start is giving away a Daisy Green Way Interactive Camper. US only. – Ends Nov. 23


Mom Start is giving away a copy of The Secret Saturdays DVD and Marvelous misadventures of FlapJack. US only. – Ends Nov. 23


Mom Start is giving away Natural Whipped topping. US only. – Ends Nov. 23


Mom Start is giving away an Astro Boy Wii Video Game. US only. – Ends Nov. 23


Mom Start is giving away a copy of The Secret Saturdays Wii Video Game. US only. – Ends Nov. 23


Mom Start is giving away a Unilever Gift Basket. US only. – Ends Nov. 23


Mom Start is giving away a Chocolate Love Story. US only. – Ends Nov. 23


Mom Start is giving away a prize from Jakks Pacific Candy Bead Studio. US only. – Ends Nov. 23


Mrs. Cox's Slice o' Heaven is giving away a Lori Lite's Stress Free Kids Indigo Ocean Dreams CD. US only. – Ends Nov. 25 @ 2pm PST


UNKNOWN
The Giveaway Diva is giving away some DermaScyne² (ARV $139). - Ends 11/23




Tuesday, November 17, 2009

FoldTuk Giveaway!



With a small kitchen like ours, finding storage space is always a challenge! Thankfully, a company called FoldTuk offers a number of collapsible containers that save you space and offer a number of different uses.  FoldTuk containers can easily be used for cooking, serving, food storage, and more!  Currently, FoldTuk offers both 5-in-1 bakeware (you can read my review here) and the 3-in-1 FoldTuk Roaster.  Plus, in the near future, you will also be able to purchase FoldTuk cookware! 




A product that is perfect for the season: The FoldTuk roaster is designed with size in mind; both big and small.  The FoldTuk Roaster can easily accommodate a 18lb fowl/20 pound roast by expanding to 9" in height and collapsing to less than 3" for storage.  This is possible because of FoldTuk's unique "fold and tuck" technology.  This special technology allows you to cook enough to a large gathering, without worrying about creating extra storage for a bulky roaster.  According to the FoldTuk website, "the product is so unique that it has international patents pending."

This roaster comes in three different color choices including red, blue, and grey; one of which is sure to fit your personal style!  Each FoldTuk Roaster is made from food-grade silicone and contains a solid stainless steel bottom and a top rim flange (made from polished stainless steel), both of which add to the elegance of the design.  This roaster contains a interesting elliptical shaped cover that will accommodate a large fowl or roast, while locking in moisture to create a juicy and crisp fowl or roast that is evenly roasted.To make handling easy, FoldTuk has created their roaster as lightweight as possible; the FoldTuk roaster weighs in at a light 4.5lbs.  The practical design of the FoldTuk roaster allows you to cook (in ovens up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit), serve, and store all in one dish (either in the refrigerator or the freezer).  And, to make clean-up simple, the FoldTuk roaster has a non-stick surface (PTFE/PFOA-free) and is dishwasher safe!



You can purchase the FoldTuk roaster on the FoldTuk website for $80.00.  Shop FoldTuk's online store from the comfort of your home and have any of FoldTuk's products shipped to your home; whether your home is in Canada, the US, or international!  Or, you can purchase your FoldTuk roaster from one of the following locations: Amazon.com, Target.com,  in-store at The Bay & Zellers in Canada, or at the specialty store named Sylvestres in Lindsay, Ontario. With Thanksgiving and Christmas quickly approaching, now is a great time to get your FoldTuk Roaster for yourself or a loved one. 

Save 20% off your next order when you quote the coupon code "everything up close" during checkout.
This coupon code is valid on all FoldTuk products purchased through the FoldTuk online store (here or here).
This coupon expires on January 1st, 2010.

To find recipes that work great in FoldTuk products, check out their Recipe Page.


What can you win? One winner will receive a FoldTuk 6-cup, rectangular bakeware piece in black.



To enter, Visit FoldTuk's website, then come back here and tell me one thing you learned about the company.  This question must be answered to gain an entry in the giveaway.

Each of the following will give you one extra entry in the giveaway. Please make sure to leave a separate comment for each thing you do:
-Visiting FoldTuk's recipe page, then coming back here and telling me which recipe you'd love to try if you won the FoldTuk six-cup rectangle bakeware piece. 
-Following FoldTuk on twitter (http://twitter.com/foldtuk). Please leave your Twitter name.
-Friending FoldTuk on Facebook. Please leave your Facebook name so I can verify your entry.
-Subscribing to my blog via email or RSS.
-Adding my button to your blog sidebar.
-Following me on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/ihchicky). Please leave your Twitter name.
-Following me on Blogger / Google Friends Connect (publicly).
-Listing this giveaway on a current Giveaway Linky on another blog.  Only one link per blog post permitted.  Earn 1 extra entry for each blog you post the link on.
-Tweeting about this giveaway (with a link to this page) on Twitter. Please leave a link to your tweet or your twitter name. You can do this once a day.
- Blogging about this giveaway on your blog. Please leave a link to your blog post in your comment.
- Talking about and linking to this giveaway in any public forum or on Facebook. If you do this, please leave your user-name and a link to the post.
-Donate a minimum of $1 to my BlogHer 2010 Fund using the ChipIn widget on the right hand side of my blog. Earn 1 entry for each dollar you donate! Please leave me your PayPal email address so I can verify your entry.

Important Entry Details: The above entries (main and bonus) can only be submitted once per person (except for the tweet entry, which can be done daily). Please do not use more than one blogger account or add additional anonymous comments to gain extra entries. This is not fair to everyone else and this practice is strictly prohibited. If a person is found to be using more than one account to enter the same giveaway, they will be disqualified from that particular giveaway, as well as all future giveaways.

This giveaway will end on Saturday, November 28th at 11:59pm (Central Standard Time). After the giveaway has ended, the winner will be picked randomly using random.org. EMAIL RULES: In order to win, you must provide a valid email. I will be notifying the winner by email only. Please make sure your blog profile includes your email address and make sure that it is visible. If you do not have a blogger account, please make sure you have included your email address in your post. If there is no email address provided, to contact the winner, another person will be chosen. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to the winning email notification with their complete mailing address (I will be forwarding all this information to the sponsor), If this information is not received within 48 hours, a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open to residents of Canada and the US only!



Good Luck!


*Disclaimer: I did not receive any sort of compensation to host this giveaway.  This article contains objective information that can be found on both of FoldTuk's websites.


Monday, November 16, 2009

Winners, Winners, and more Winners!

Today I have the winners of 5 different giveaways to announce!  And...the winner's are...

Pulse Yoga
Comment #27 - Confessions of an Overworked Mom

Tropical Howie Laptop Sleeve
Comment #49 - karenmed409
Comment #80 - arielle

Glade - Set the Scene/Girl's Night In
Comment #289 - roxxyroller
Comment #269 - rbailey1958
Comment #363 - giveawaydarling

DAS Foods Caramels
Comment #187 - Hearts N Flowers
Comment #129 - junglewife

Urban Chic Boutique (LaLicious)
Comment # 296 - Pamela S

Congrats to all the winners and thank you to everyone else who entered.  If you didn't win this time, keep entering because your next comment could be the lucky one!

There are only five weeks until Christmas!  To get ready and help everyone with their Christmas shopping you'll notice a number of new reviews and giveways popping up in the coming weeks.  So, make sure to keep an eye out!  To make sure you don't miss a single feature on 'Everything Up Close', be sure to sign up for my newsletter (two options on the right sidebar of this page).

Have a great week!