Valentine’s Day Gift Basket Giveaway (from Buy.com!)

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I have to admit that I had no idea that Buy.com sells food gifts as well as electronics, jewelry, perfume, and so much more, but when I was asked to host a giveaway for a Valentine's Day Gift Basket, I was so happy to discover that they pretty much have everything! Valentine's Day is creeping up on us, and Buy.com has you covered.  Whether … [Read more...]

Cheryl’s Valentine’s Day Hug Bugs Giveaway (3 winners)

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Valentine's Day is almost here - have you decided what kind of Valentine's Gift to get for your loved ones? I am here to share a tasty Valentine gift idea with you, and you also have a chance to win as well! Cheryl's has a really cute idea for an inexpensive Valentine's Day gift idea - Cheryl's Valentine's Day Hug Bug cookies! Whether you … [Read more...]

Giveaway: Set of 3 Touchdown Football Serving Bowls & Frito Lay Scoops!

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Fritos Scoops wants to know if you are ready for Superbowl?  I have to admit that I am a little sad that the 49er's didn't make it, I still get excited for the big day.  I have such fond memories of Superbowl parties with my parents (my dad always loved doing a football pool!), and even now, there is something warm and cozy about getting together … [Read more...]

International Delight for a Friend #CBias #IcedCoffee

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A couple of weeks ago I wrote about a fantastic drink I tried - International Delight Iced Coffee. This time around, I was to choose a friend to receive the same selections of International Delight as I did. This was a really easy decision for me, because I know Valerie loves coffee, and she is just an all-around nice person! I always love … [Read more...]

International Delight Iced Coffee Taste Teaser #CBias #IcedCoffee

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Sometimes in the afternoons on hot summer California days, I crave coffee, but don't necessarily want a steaming cup of coffee.  Instead I want something cool and refreshing.  Something that can give me that afternoon pick-me-up.  I have tried several International Delight products in the past, but had NO IDEA that they made iced coffee in a … [Read more...]

sweetriot riotBar Review

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I don't know how chocolate got its reputation has a junk food. Okay, maybe I do--chocolate is usually paired with cream, plenty of sugar, and other things that aren't very good for us. So it's really not the chocolate itself that's bad, it's what we add to it or eat with it. But the cacao bean, where chocolate comes from, is packed with antioxidant … [Read more...]

Cat Cora’s Kitchen Review

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When you're entertaining for the holidays, you want to serve food that will impress your guests. This is a given! Even when it's just close family and friends, you don't want to set out a box of stale crackers and tell your guests to have at it. But during this hectic time of year, you don't have the time to spend all day working on the perfect … [Read more...]

Eight o’ Clock Coffee Giveaway (2 bags of coffee plus travel mug!)

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Whether you are hosting a holiday dinner or going to someone else's home, I imagine you will be drinking coffee. Eight o' Clock Coffee is available in 11 different delicious varieties, and wants to help with your holiday traditions! Here are a few coffee tips from Eight o' Clock Coffee: 1. Be your own ‘brewista’. Create a coffee house … [Read more...]

$20 Domino’s Pizza Gift Card Giveaway and Domino’s Artisan Pizza and Stuffed Cheesy Bread Review

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 Domino's Artisan Pizza We chose the Tuscan Salami and Roasted Veggies Artisan Pizza from Domino's to review.  It was delivered piping hot, and I was really anxious to try it. I have heard so much about it, and I was looking forward to "out of the box" flavors on a pizza.  Although the pizza was a little small for a family of four, it was … [Read more...]

Heavenly Pecan Tarts Recipe

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Pecan Tarts Recipe This time of year makes me think of my mother. One reason is because November is the month she passed away. This November marks the 5-year mark of her passing. The other reason is because right before Thanksgiving, my mother would make her Pecan Tarts. She was a real southern belle - she was born and raised in Mississippi. … [Read more...]