WooHoo ~ Package from Hawaii

I joined in on the swapping fun for the An Island Life 2009 Valentine Swap. There was a drawing for all participant to win a gift package of goodies from Hawaii. Can ya guess ~ Yep, I WON !! My package came today & I am in love with everything ! Here's what I got:

A Beautiful 2009 calender with amazing pictures of Hawaii (now hanging above my desk), A box of chocolate covered macadamia nuts ( these are the only nuts that I like ! Get your mind out of the gutter Misty, this is a family friendly blog), a bag of Mauna Loa Hershey Kisses (they have macadamia nuts too), a cute post it pad with flowers on it & Hurricane popcorn made in hawaii !!

I soooo need to visit Hawaii someday !

My Valentine Swap from Amelia

This is my awesome Valentine swap from Amelia from the Prim & Whimsy Heart Shaped Tokens of Love Swap. I LOVED everything !! The heart box is too cute (I didn't think to take a pic with the lid off)it has a surprise inside !! The soap is awesome, the Valentine tissues went immediately into my purse & the candy..... well, I LOVE candy lol. Thank you Amelia !!

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http://amyclary.blogspot.com/2009/02/have-to-share-it.html

Check this out ladies (but have your tissues handy ~ you'll need them)!

Tupperware Review & A Giveaway

In this day & age, I'm pretty sure EVERYONE has heard of Tupperware. There was a time (many years ago)when I didn't have a clue what it was ~ lol. My mother in law took pity on me & bought me an amazing set of Tupperware for Christmas one year & I've been addicted ever since! I have an overwhelming need for my kitchen to be organized. My counters contain Tupperware, my cupboards contain Tupperware & my refrigerator contains Tupperware.It feeds my organizational addiction ~ lol ! I'm not big on having "in house" parties, so I love the fact that I can host an "online" Tupperware party & still earn all those fabulous freebies ! There are soooo many teriffic products to choose from, but I always worry when buying something new "What if I don't like it"?. Not a problem with Tupperware ~ they have a 30 day money back guarantee ! It's even a great idea for a fundraiser (I'm thinking of pitching it to my sons' school ~ I'm really tired of all the same same same fundraisers that the schools do !). I've also gotten quite a few great recipes from the Tupperware website !

So, I've teamed up with Donna to offer one lucky blog reader a $25.00 Tupperware Surprise Package ! Here's how you can win :

1. Visit Donna's Website ~ come back here & leave me a comment on THIS post telling me about your favorite product. That's 2 entries. This step MUST be done for other entries to count!

2.Follow my blog & leave a comment to let me know you do ~ that's 1 more entry.

3. If you place an order with Donna during this giveaway ~ leave me a comment to let me know you did ~ that gets you 20 extra entries ! Yep, you read right,I said 20!

4. If you host an online party that starts during this giveaway ~ let me know in a comment ~ you'll get 15 more entries for that !

5. I Heart Bloggy Love ! So, if you blog about this giveaway, leave me a comment with a link to your post ~ 10 more entries for you !

Giveaway runs from today (2/9) through 2/16. Winner will be chosen & notified on 2/17

PLEASE make sure I have a way to contact you if you win ! Good luck everyone !

Not Me Monday

Welcome to Not Me! Monday! This blog carnival was created by MckMama. You can head over to http://www.mycharmingkids.net to read what she and everyone else have not been doing this week.

Here's what I did not do this weekend:

I did not have a huge argument with my husband this weekend, spend most of Sunday in tears or try to cover my red swollen eyes with makeup.

I did not suggest I need to be medicated to put up with my family.

I did not drink 2 entire pots of coffee myself on Sunday & then lie to my husband about it (I'm allergic to caffeine ~ why on earth would I drink that much coffee?), nor did I spend my entire Sunday with severe chest pain from drinking 2 pots of coffee.

I did NOT spend umpteen hours in front of the computer this weekend catching up on blogs I follow.

I did not seriously neglect housework that desperately needed to be done this weekend, nor did I put off for the 1,001st time going through my Grandmothers things that I got out of storage because I just CAN'T deal with it right now.

I did NOT spend hours reading the Twilight book that I swore I was not going to read.
And I did not spend most of the weekend in my pajamas because I was too lazy to get dressed.

Oh yeah, and I didn't seriously consider strangling my husband because for the gazillionth time he trimmed his beard & left the hair ALL over the bathroom sink & counter !

And I did NOT have soooo much fun writing this "Not Me" post !!

WooHoo Box Part Deux !

http://chickennuggetsofwisdom.blogspot.com/2009/02/debut-of-woo-hoo-box-part-deux.html

Chicken Nuggets of Wisdom is having another WooHoo Box giveaway !! Don't know what a WooHoo Box is? Just click the link above to find out !

E.M.'s Launch Party

Exraordinary Mothers Launch Party ~ Starts Feb. 9th !! There's gonna be tons of fun activities !! LIVE giveaways & Bloggy Love for everyone that attends !! Everyone could use some bloggy love, so make sure to stop by !!

WooHoo~Prim/Country Giveaway !

OMG ~ AWESOME Giveaway if ya like prim/country !! Do you see all those delightful goodies ?? I sooo need to win this ~ lol !

http://imjustaguywhoquilts.blogspot.com/2009/02/february-giveaway.html

Another GREAT Giveaway !

Great giveaway going on over at Primitive Mom of Two's Blog ! A beautiful scarf, a stitchery & ohhhh yummy...my favorite, white chocolate hot cocoa mix !

http://primitivemomoftwo.blogspot.com/2009/01/giveaway.html

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Coco-Zen Giveaway

WooHoo ~ chocolate giveaway on the dirty shirt blog !! Mmmmm Truffles.......

http://thedirtytshirt.com/?p=2616

Juicy Couture Earrings ~ Giveaway !!

http://www.zencupcake.com/2009/02/win-juicy-couture-cupcake-earrings-at.html

Zen Cupcake is giving away a pair of Juicy Couture Cupcake Earrings !!

The super cute earrings come in an adorable box that comes to you in the adorable cupcake bag you see in the photo ! Who wouldn't want to win this ?? Check it out by clicking on the link (you'll also be able to see other pictures, including a pic of what the earrings look like). What are you waiting for ??

Lemming Central Valentine Sample Bag

This was my first time buying (and contributing to) the Lemming Central Sample Bag/Box. I was NOT disappointed ! All the samples arrived packaged in a pretty pink gift bag with hot pink tissue paper & a package of Sweethearts Candies attached ! Not only did the bag look great, what was inside the bag was even better ! Here's what I got:

East Coast Tropics ~ Maile Lei Soap wrapped in pretty red & white paper with a red bow. Very clean, fresh scent ! (+ 10% discount)
What's That Smell ? ~ (2) 1 oz. take out tarts ~ Pink Sugar (one of my daughter's favorite scents!) & Hello Sweetie (I LOVE this one ~ has a nice lemony scent) all wrapped up in a pretty Valentine cello bag with a pink ribbon ! (+ 20% discount)

Lunableu ~ 2 perfume samples packaged in a very pretty Gold Organza bag. First was Cocoa Pink & my daughter is gonna love it ! Smells like a combination of Pink Sugar & Chocolate ~ yummy!!The second sample was Blackberry Noel & I LOVE it ! (+ a FREE EDP or perfume roll-on with any order)

Little Egg Harbor Soap ~ 3 goodies packaged in a cello bag with burgundy & cream ribbons ! First was the Redux Multi-Grain Facial Scrub which is a powder that you mix with water & use to cleanse your face (I can't wait to try this!) ~ has a very clean scent. Then there's Olive Oil Smoothie Soap & Lavender Soap (I'll pass the lavender soap along to someone that likes that scent ~ for some reason it gives me a headache)

Things That Make Scents ~ OMG ~ this is the biggest tart I have ever seen ! Wine Cellar scent which is definitely a new favorite ! Packaged in a pretty Valentine cello bag. I can't seem to put this one down ~ the scent is amazing ! Gonna have to melt some of this one tonight! (+ 30% discount)

This picture does not do the size justice !

Kreations by Kathie ~ 4 Red Hot Candies scented hearts (I'm not sure if these are tarts or soap?) (+ 15% discount)

Ugly Duckling Designs ~ This is the cutest cupcake tart with pink frosting & a red heart in the center ! AND it's in my favorite scent ~ Lovespell ! (+ 15% off retail order). If you haven't checked out this website yet, you don't know what you're missing ! Michelle is sooo creative & has some amazing products on her website !!

Nice Touch ~ 1 oz. sample of Handmade Goat Milk Soap in Victorian Rose scent. I'm lovin' the smell of this soap !

Elementals by Diane ~ Handmade natural soap sample in Lemonaide scent. I love citrus scents & this one is top notch !

SBS Teas ~ This is one of my favorite companies ! Their samples are teriffic & very generous ! Included in the very pretty cello bag tied with a red ribbon, was: Sweetheart Blend Rooibos Tea (has adorable little pink candy hearts in it), Chocolate Decadence Soap which smells delicious, Formed Heart Green Tea (this is something I've never seen before ~ the tea is actually pressed into the shape of a heart!) and of course a Dark Chocolate Truffle (Mmmmmm) (+ 15% discount)

Picture of ALL the SBS goodies !

Lily Gulch Soaps ~ Premium Natural Soap sample in natural raspberry scent and Smoothing Grains Facial Scrub (this one is a powder too that you mix with water). The soap smells like fresh picked raspberries & the facial scrub has a nice clean scent. I loved the simple kraft bag packaging ! (+ 10% discount)

Farm Hussy ~ The name of this company just cracks me up ! They certainly spoil us box buyers! I got : 1/2 oz. of Victorian Tea Rose scented Bath Fizzle FoShizzle (lmao), 4 oz. Fowl Play (directions: rub generously over chafed teets & chapped hides) & 1 oz. Udderly Tickled Hand Lotion ! (+ free 2 oz. product with order) Oh yeah ~ and Valentine candy too ! Everything smells great & I'll definitely be placing an order soon (not only are the products great, but I get a laugh out of the names!)

*Also included was a sample from my company "Willow Lake Scents". If you've read any of my OOTB sampler reviews then you know I don't review my own products ~ lol. But, Lori (my personal stalker) will soon be doing a review of a variety of products from Willow Lake Scents !

This was a GREAT Sample box !

My 2009 Valentine Swap has arrived !

On Tuesday I got a package in the mail. Hmmm.... what could it be?? WooHoo ~ my 2009 Valentine Swap from An Island Life !! My swap sender was Lori from Morning Glories & Moonflowers & she sent me the cutest things ! First ~ the Valentine Garland is adorable ! It's hanging in my kitchen in front of the window, between two sets of cupboards (you'll have to trust me when I tell you it looks totally cute there ~ I couldn't get a good pic of it). Then there were 3 adorable cupid decorations (silver with silver glitter) that are now sitting on an antique table in my living room. Onto the pretty V~Day bag ~ it's tied with a super cute heart ornament (hanging on a peg shelf in my kitchen now) & inside is WHITE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CUPS ~ OMG they are soooo good !!!!! I've never even seen these PB cups in the stores around here, so Lori took pity on me & sent me a bag of them (I hope she realizes she's now solely responsible for feeding my addiction to these delicious little candies!). Thank you soooo much Lori ~ I LOVE everything !!!!!

*I'll be heading off to the post office today to mail my swaps along with giveaway prizes, door prize & sample packs !!

Hearts for Tuesday

Tamara from Mad Boastings of a Cheapskate Mom will be attending the memorial service for Tuesday Whitt. She has so very generously made cut-out paper hearts to take with her to the service. In the center of each heart she will place a note,poem,scripture or words of encouragement. Whatever it is that you want to say to Tuesday's family ! You can leave a comment on her blog or email her directly with what you want your heart to say (dawnlight1976 {at} msn{dot}com). PLEASE visit her blog, grab the button & help spread the word. Let's show this family the love & support they so desperately need ! God speed precious Tuesday !

A Virtual "Waggie Ride" for Tuesday

I found this post on Chicken Nuggets of Wisdom ~ it sums up what I'm feeling perfectly! So "I lovingly steal this " from Chicken Nuggets of Wisdom & hope you'll do the same !

"I know so many of us have been touched by both the story of her family and the loss of Baby Tuesday Witt. I've just gotten to a point where I can see her picture on my blog and not cry. One of our fabulous blogger family members has decided to host a virtual wagie ride on the day of Tuesday's memorial, so that we can all celebrate her life. So I lovingly steal the following from Em in Pursuit"

On Saturday, February 7th at 11:00 a.m., the Whitt Family is holding a celebration in Parker, Colorado. They're having a wagon and bike parade to honor Tuesday with one of her favorite things to do - "wagie rides."We all can't be there physically, but we can be there in spirit.See this little button...(thanks Shauna and Bianca! Seriously, you guys rock.)Grab it. Post it. Spread it.And on Saturday, have a little wagon ride yourself. No wagon - go for a bike ride. Too much rain - jump in a puddle. Too much snow - pull a sled. Heck, throw the pooches in the back of a pickup and take a slow drive.Whatever you do - as one person, as a couple, as a family, as a group of friends - take a picture and post it. Then come back to Lee on Monday, February 9th, and add your link to Mr. Linky.The goal is to create a virtual parade for Tuesday, to show her family and friends how her brief life touched so many. To offer support in their time of need. And to maybe bring a smile.We hope we did not over step our bounds in this effort. It is heartfelt, and it is pure. We both felt the need to do something, anything to help these hurting hearts.We hope this does in one small way.Now grab that button and spread the word! "

TAG ~ You're It !

I was tagged (last month) over at The Downs Gang, by Lori (my personal stalker). So, here's the deal ~ I have to post 25 random things about myself (Boooring!) & tag 5 others to do the same. Here goes:

1. I have complete OCD when it comes to getting my hair cut. If whoever cuts it screws it up (or I thibk they did), I feel the need to "fix" it. Not usually a good idea !

2. I HATE lightning !

3. I don't talk to my dad ~ EVER !

4. I'm terrified of flying (pass the valium please with a double shot of Crown Royal !)

5. I want a new car (something that is NOT a mommy car)

6. I have lived on my own since I turned 15. I also had my first child at that age (NO ~ I DO NOT REGRET IT !)

7. I love to cook & bake (I'll pass on the cleaning ~ thanks)

8. I am addicted to purses/handbags ! My daughter & I have a shared collection of over 200 !

9. I wish I had OCD about cleaning like I do with getting my hair cut !!

10. I LOVE facebook (yes, another addiction ~ at least it's not drugs!). Where else can you reconnect with some amazing friends that you've lost touch with (for like 20 years)?

11. My kids are my life & I think I'm a pretty good Mom (just ask my kids) !

12. Ok, after this one you may not agree with me on the good mom thing. My daughter is 18, lives at home, has no job & is NOT required to do any chores at home. (Like I said ~ I don't regret my life at all ~ I just want hers to be easier !)

13. I've known since I was 4 years old that I would be a nurse ! The main purpose of said profession being to take care of my grandparents when they got old. Couldn't do it for my grandfather (he was a BIG guy & there was no way I could care for him at home) but I did care for my grandmother (My Princess). Now I'm at a loss as to what I want to do (Nursing no longer appeals to me ~ I did what I set out to do)

14. I have 4 pets : 2 cats, 1 rabbit & a baby turtle

15. I want a dog ! A German Shephard straight from Germany please !

16. I should really exercise more instead of complaining that my jeans are getting tight (I have ranged in size from an 8 to a 16 over the last few years ! I'd really like to get back into my size 8's ! I've made it to 12 so far ~ lol).

17. I make a kick ass cheesecake (from scratch) !

18. I also make a kick ass shoo fly pie (my grandfathers recipe)

19. I LOVE NYC !! Guess I'm a city girl at heart !

20. In addition to my purse addiction ~ I also have a clothing addiction ! (DKNY, Hollister Co. , A&F and Aeropostale are a few of my favorites !)

21. Speaking of DKNY ~ that's also my favorite perfume ! Be Delicious.

22. After 20 years together ~ My husband is still the Love of my life !

23. Ok ~ I know, I have alot of addictions ! Out of the Box Sampler is another one ! I regularly contribute my products to the sample box & I would freak out if I missed buying one of the boxes !

24. I have a friend (found him on facebook after 20 some years !) that is an AMAZING artist & I've asked him to take one of my favorite pictures of my daughter & do a drawing/painting from it !

25. I own over 100 pairs of flip flops !


Here's who I'm tagging:
1. Misty at M-D Candles
2. Olenka at Scrapin' Life
3. Lynette at Crazed Mind
4. Jenn at The Village Peddler
5. Suzanne at Trappeus Lodge

Spread The L-O-V-E Swap !

I LOVE swaps !! So of course when I saw this fab one over at Dandelion Wishes I had to sign up ! You need to head over before Feb. 13th if you want to join in on the fun!! Just click on the button !

GIVEAWAY WINNERS

I have the winners for the Magick Moon Soap Wurks & the M-D Candles Giveaways !! Please forgive me, my computer is NOT working right today ! I can't copy & paste & the keyboard is not being nice (so excuse any words spelled wrong, etc). I'm going to keep this short & sweet.
MAGICK MOON WINNER = Auntmannys !! I've left a message on your blog & I will email you shortly.
M-D CANDLES WINNERS (Yes, I said winners! Misty decided to have 2 winners ~ the 1st number chosen gets the electric candle & the 2nd number gets an 8oz panel jar candle in their choice of color & scent). So the electric candle winner is ~ Valerie2350 & the 2nd place winner is ~ Teresa M. I'm off to notify all the winners now! Congrats to all & thanks to everyone for entering !

*I used random.org to choose the winners but I couldn't copy & paste the #'s (sorry)

Artfire Giveaway on Risky Beads Blog

http://riskybeads.blogspot.com/2009/02/february-2009-artfire-giveaway.html

11 Artfire shops are participating in this great giveaway !!

WINNER

OK, I have the winner for the Valentine's Day Giveaway !! Wanna know who won ?? Well, first let me tell you that because there were so many responses I've decided to draw not 1 but 3 names !! The first name drawn wins the Grand Prize & 2 others will win a smaller gift package !

So, my darling hubby was up & out the door way before I even contemplated getting out of bed & since it's Superbowl Sunday ~ I have NO IDEA when he'll be back ~ lol. So, I got my daughter out of bed (she's really not pleased with me) & had her draw the first name ! So, the name she picked is..........................................................................................................................................................

Stacy (mcginnis135) ~WOOHOO, Congrats Stacy!!

Then I grabbed 2 more pieces of paper out of the bowl & here are the winners of the smaller gift packages .........................................................................................................................................................

Maggie Sue Designs & Kristinia-Loving Heart Mommy !!

OK ~ I'm off to notify the winners ! Have a Great Superbowl Sunday !!

Don't forget to check back tomorrow to see who wins the giveaways from M-D Candles & Magick Moon Soap Wurks !! AND....... another giveaway is coming VERY soon ! I went shopping yesterday & got a really good deal at Bath & Body Works !!