Beecology Mother's Day Gift Set Review and Giveaway

 

I have loved using Beecology products with their soothing scents and natural healing properties of honey for a couple of years now.

Beecology products are natural and ecologically friendly, made with renewable ingredients that are kind to the earth and all living things.

The Beecology product line includes Handmade Pure Bar Soaps, Hand and Body Creams, Natural Body Wash, Sulfate-Free Shampoos and more.

I really love using Beecology and am very happy that Popcorn and Pearls is hosting a giveaway of a Mother's Day Gift Set.

It includes:

                                Beecology Lavender and Bergamot Body Wash
                                Lavender and Bergamot Hand and Body Cream
                                Honey and Lavender Soap
                                Lemon Lavender Lip Balm

The lavender scent is wonderful, and especially soothing at bedtime, as lavender helps you to sleep. One reader will receive all this enclosed in a muslin cloth bag.

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*Limited to US residents 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts April 17, 2013 and ends on May 6 2013 at 12:01 am EST. Winner will be emailed and has 48 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others. The sponsor is responsible for providing the prize. I was sent products to review for my post.

Robby Wash Ball Review and Giveaway

When you have been doing laundry as long as I have, you want it to be as easy and hassle-free as possible. But of course, I still want my clothes to be clean and soft.

I recently had the chance to review the Robby Wash Ball. I am always on the lookout to make household tasks easier, and I do like to use green and environmentally friendly products whenever possible.
The Robby Wash Ball is so easy to use, you simply toss it in your washing machine and leave it there. With the unique ball and pellets system, there is no more buying and lugging home those big, heavy bottles or boxes of laundry detergent. With the price of some name brand detergents today, you can spend up to a dollar a load. But with this product, it costs less than a quarter a load.

Each load of laundry gets washed with tough cleaning agents, but are hypoallergenic and formulated to be gentle on clothes. This is also a great choice of detergent to wash babies clothes in, too.

The Robby Wash Ball also does not pollute the environment like standard laundry detergents, nor does it cause waste, as the ball can last 2-3 years.

I loved how easy it was to use this product and how clean and fresh it got my laundry.

Popcorn and Pearls is happy to be giving away a Robby Wash Ball to one of our readers.

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Dana Renee Style Earrings Review and Giveaway - Valentine's Day Gift Guide

The Posey Earrings

I don't often wear a lot of jewelry, but I do enjoy wearing earrings almost everyday. I feel my outfit isn't complete unless I am wearing a pretty pair of earrings.

I recently found a shop called Dana Renee Style that makes and sells beautiful and unique jewelry. Dana's inspiration for creating her pieces comes from vintage clothing, nature, photography, and whatever happens to catch her eye.

Dana Renee Style offers earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings, in a variety of styles with something to appeal to everyone's taste. There are currently over fifty items in her shop, with pieces being added frequently. Dana also takes custom orders for her jewelry.

My daughter Samantha wearing the Posey Earrings

These lovely earrings above are called Posey Earrings, they are pink glass and foil bead earrings on silver-toned findings.

I absolutely love them, and will be wearing them on Valentine's Day, and many, many times afterwards. One of the biggest surprises for me about Dana Renee Style's jewelry is it's affordability. I very much appreciate being able to buy such lovely and unique pieces for myself and my daughters at such wonderful prices.

Visit Dana's shop to see all of her jewelry, and her gorgeous photography, inspired by her life and style.

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Popcorn and Pearls is happy to be hosting a giveaway of one pair of Dana Renee Style Earrings to one of our readers. The winner may choose the earrings of her choice.

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Fairytale Brownies Review and Giveaway - Valentine's Day Gift Guide

By Patricia

One of the great things I love about Valentine's Day is all the treats that are suddenly available. It seems like everywhere you turn, there is something yummy and delicious to tempt you.

One of my very favorite companies is Fairytale Brownies, and a package from them sets off a happy dance in anticipation of the delicious goodies inside the box.

Fairytale Brownies uses only the purest ingredients available, including Callebaut Belgian Chocolate, pure creamy butter, fine cake flour, and farm fresh eggs. Each gourmet treat is baked in small batches to assure quality and freshness, hand packed in beautiful wrapping, and shipped to it's customers with care.

My family and I recently enjoyed the Valentine Treasure Cookie and Brownie Combo. It includes the Toffee Crunch, Chocolate Chip, and Original Brownies, and the Coconut Walnut, Double Chocolate, Peanut Butter, and Caramel Pecan Cookies.

Needless to say, it didn't last long, and was completely delicious. If you are wanting to treat yourself, your family, or your friends, Fairytale Brownies is a gourmet delight that will have everyone asking for more. Perfect for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, birthdays, or any occasion that you want your gift to be remembered and appreciated.

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Popcorn and Pearls is happy to be hosting a giveaway of a Valentine Treasure Cookie and Brownie Combo to one of our readers.

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Pretzel Sensations Review and Giveaway Valentine's Day Gift Guide

When Valentine's Day rolls around every year, I always start thinking about the candy and treats we all love to give and get.

My family and I recently tried Pretzel Sensations Gourmet Toffee Pretzels, and we all loved them. These delicious truffle-inspired pretzels are dipped in luscious Belgian chocolate and hand rolled in English toffee.

They are the perfect indulgence for a snack, or make a wonderful pairing with coffee or wine. They would also make a great holiday party snack.

These Gourmet Toffee Pretzels are made with the finest ingredients and are made in small batches to ensure they are always at the peak of freshness.



Giveaway

Popcorn and Pearls is happy to be hosting a giveaway of two 12oz. Toffee Flavored Bite Size Gourmet Pretzels to one of our readers.

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Sweet Treat Valentine Giveaway from Holiday Gifts and Baskets

A gift Basket is the perfect way to send someone a thoughtful gift this Valentine's Day. If they like sweet treats, fresh fruits and even beauty products Holiday Gifts and Baskets has it all. From Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day and into Easter they have many options for sending a gift to family and friends. They are hosting a Sweet Treat Valentine Giveaway for your chance to win one of our beautiful Valentine's Day Gift Baskets valued at up to $60.  The lucky winner can choose their favorite from the four gorgeous basket designs shown below.

Option #1 - Deluxe Fruit & Sweets Valentine Gift

If your sweetie generally likes to eat healthy, then this gift box overflowing with both fruit, nuts and sweet treats is the perfect Valentine's Day gift for him or her.  In fact, it is sized perfectly for two so you can both enjoy the goodness packed inside.  We've filled this gift with all kinds of delectable goodies including 3 Pears (Comice, Red and Bosc varieties),  3 Apples (Fuji and Granny Smith varieties), a couple Heart Sugar Cookies,Chocolate-Covered Cherries, Assorted Valentine Themed Ghirardelli Chocolate Squares, Jelly Belly Deluxe Valentine Mix Candies and Cinnamon Almonds.

Option #2 - Monkey Business Kids Valentine Basket

If you win (or send) this basket to the little monkeys in your life, they'll be swinging from sofa to sofa with excitement.  It is overflowing with a wide array of goodies and fun activities for the little ones in your life.  We've included all kinds of sweet treats including heart-shaped lollipops, a classic kit kat bar, a marshmallow heart that is covered in delicious chocolate, a heart-shaped box of chocolates, traditional Cracker Jack caramel popcorn, red Twizzler licorice candy, Fun Dips candies and Famous Amos chocolate chip bite-sized cookies.  And after they've had their fill of goodies, it is time for the fun to begin!  We've included a puzzle and activity book, two plush monkeys, a small Valentine themed puzzle, a little heart-shaped gift box that is filled with toys, and either silly string or fun dough.  Gift measures 15" x 11".

Option #3 - Sweet Treat Valentine Gift Basket

This gift basket for grown-ups is overflowing with all kinds of sweet treats for any of the loved ones in your life.  It makes a great gift for your sweetie, son or daughter that is away at college, or maybe yourself if you win our contest.  An oval natural willow basket is overflowing with Buttery Shortbread Cookies, Double Chocolate Truffles, Caramel Corn, Ghirardelli Chocolate Bar, Chocolate Fudge Coffee, Cream Filled Wafer Roll Cookies, Cherry Cream Chocolate and Caramel Filled Chocolates.

Option #4 - Fields of Lavender Spa Basket

What woman wouldn't love to receive essentially a day at the spa packed in a basket.  The soothing aroma of lavender takes center stage in this ever popular gift basket. Lavender is known for its calming effects which is why it lends itself so well to our spa-themed gift. We've taken a white reed basket and filled it with all things lavender including shower gel, body bar, and soothing body lotion.  We've also included some single serve Tazo tea packets and Lacy's toffee cookies and finished the entire package off with a lovely purple bow. You can't go wrong with the gift of relaxation this Valentine's Day!

The contest rules:

Enter using any of the Rafflecopter choices available for entry on the widget below. Any of the options are acceptable, and entries per person are limited to the number indicated in the contest form. Entries will be reviewed and duplicate or uncompleted entries will be removed.

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NOTE - You must complete the specified entry task in order to be eligible to win the contest.  If you hit the green entry button without completing the task, your entry will be thrown out (disqualified from winning the prize).

Contest is open to all residents of the 48 Contiguous States and only to those 18 or older!

Winners will be chosen randomly.  The winner will receive their choice of a Valentine's Day gift basket valued at up to $60 from the 4 options shown above.

If you are chosen, you will be notified via the e-mail. Winners must respond within three days of being contacted. If you do not respond within that period, another winner will be chosen.

The full list of rules can be found here .

Sweepstakes ends at midnight EST on February 7, 2013. The sweepstakes winners will be announced by February 14, 2013.

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The All New Good Housekeeping Magazine Subscription Giveaway

By Patricia

Generations of women have loved and read Good Housekeeping Magazine. Cooking, parenting, fashion, relationship advice and more can all be found in it's pages.

The January issue is the first in the newly designed and reinvented magazine that women and moms count on to make life easier. It is all new, and better than ever. I love the content and the new look.

There are fabulous new cooking ideas and recipes. I am a big chicken lover and am always excited about finding new ways to cook it.

I have decided to eat more fruit this year as part of my healthy eating plan. This recipe for Poached Pears looks so delicious!!

I always need fashion advice, and I love these great ideas here. I look forward to seeing what Good Housekeeping has for us in future issues.

I love great decorating advice and pictures of rooms that readers are capable of doing themselves. De-cluttering our rooms is a great way to start the new year, and makes me feel like I have a fresh start at home.


I am loving the new Good Housekeeping Magazine so much that I am giving away a 2-year subscription to one of my readers. To enter the giveaway use the Rafflecopter giveaway form below:



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*Limited to US residents 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts Jan 6, 2013 and ends on Jan 21, 2013 at 12:01 am EST. Winner will be emailed and has 72 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others. This is a self sponsored giveaway. 

Hot Kitchen Trends Apron Review and Giveaway - Holiday Gift Guide.

 

By Patricia

 I have always loved wearing aprons while cooking in the kitchen. I have a collection of a couple dozen or so, and am always on the look-out for new ones. A great place to find aprons is at Hot Kitchen Trends, where they offer many different patterns and styles.

I was excited to be able to review The Cupcake Gift Set, this very cute apron with a printed cupcake pattern on it, and it also comes with a matching child's apron to make a perfect mother/daughter set.

 Hot Kitchen Trends is the place to find aprons in really cute patterns that appeal to all different tastes. From Dr. Seuss's Cat In The Hat, to Merry Grinchmas, and Lorax, Horton and friends, these aprons help you cook up fun in the kitchen.

There is also the Cherries Jubilee Gift Set, the Beautiful Vintage Floral Gift Set, and many more lovely styles and patterns. These aprons are high quality and will last for many years.

Cherries Jubilee Gift Set

Beautiful Vintage Floral Gift Set

Merry Grinchmas

We are very excited to be giving away an apron, or apron gift set of your choice.

Easy Entry! To enter, go to Hot Kitchen Trends, pick out the apron/apron gift set of your choice, and leave us a comment in the telling us with one you would like to win. Be sure to use the rafflecopter form to check the box that you have left a comment to see other methods of entry.




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*Limited to US residents 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts Dec. 13, 2012 and ends on Dec. 22, 2012 at 12:01 am EST. Winner will be emailed and has 72 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others. The sponsor is responsible for providing the prize. I was sent an item to review for my post.

Community Coffee Review and Giveaway - Holiday Gift Guide

By Patricia

Now that the holidays are here, one of the things I really enjoy is a delicious cup of coffee brewed right at home. While I do love going out to my favorite neighborhood coffeehouse, the crowds and noise of being out during this busy season can be a little overwhelming. So whether in the morning or the evening, I enjoy drinking coffee, and it is always a lot of fun to try different brands and holiday flavors.

I was so happy to be sent the Season's Greetings Variety Pack for our Holiday Gift Guide from Community Coffee. This pack includes four different kinds of coffee including Holiday Jazz, Dark Roast Signature Blend, Bread Pudding, and Cafe Special Medium-Dark Roast blend.

Community Coffee is an excellent coffee, it's taste and aroma is rich, flavorful, and delicious.

On Thanksgiving night after my family and I had eaten ourselves silly, I brewed a pot of the Bread Pudding flavored coffee. It was a huge hit with everyone, and we all agreed it was perfect for the holiday season. And brewing a pot of this flavor will make your whole kitchen smell like you are baking bread pudding in the oven.

Over the Thanksgiving weekend, I enjoyed sharing the other three kinds of coffee with family and friends who dropped by. We all agreed that Community Coffee was delicious.
Community Coffee offers ground, whole bean, flavored, decaffeinated, seasonal coffee and more. They also offer beautiful Holiday Gift Packs, and gift ideas for the coffee lover on your Christmas List.

This family owned and operated company has been in business since 1919. Based in Louisiana, the Saurage family has made it their mission to produce and sell this high quality coffee for four generations.
Visit their website at communitycoffee.com to see all of the products they sell, and for more information.

 Community Coffee would be a welcome gift for anyone on your Christmas list who enjoys drinking delicious coffee.

Popcorn and Pearls is happy to be hosting a giveaway of the the Season's Greetings Variety Pack.


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Fairytale Brownies Review and Giveaway - Holiday Gift Guide

By Patricia

Now that the Holiday Season is upon us, it's that time of the year when we start eating lots of delicious treats. Whether it's an old favorite, or something deliciously new we have just discovered, desserts, candy, and baked goods play a big part of our holiday celebrations.

I was absolutely delighted to find a company that makes the most delicious brownies you will ever eat, called Fairytale Brownies.

Now celebrating their 20th year in business, Fairytale Brownies uses the finest ingredients available, including  Callebaut Belgian Chocolate. Each gourmet treat is baked in small batches, hand packed in beautiful wrapping, and shipped to you with care.

My family and I shared the Christmas Bar and Brownie Combo Pack. Filled with brownie flavors such as Caramel, Walnut, Peanut Butter, and Cream Cheese, these brownies were rich, moist and delicious.

The company has just started making sweet and buttery Fairytale Bars that were equally as yummy. The bars come in four flavors, Raspberry White Chocolate, Pecan Blondie, Cheesecake Swirl, and Chocolate Chip Blondie. The bars are crafted with the same high quality ingredients and baked withe utmost of care.

Fairytale Brownies are the perfect gift for the holiday season, and come in a variety of combinations and sizes. There is something to fit every taste and budget, and everything comes beautifully wrapped with several different kinds of packaging to choose from.

If you are looking to treat yourself, your family, or friends, Fairytale Brownies is a gourmet delight that will have everyone asking for more!

To see the complete line of products and for more information, go to the Fairytale Brownie website. You can also check them out on Facebook.

We are happy to be hosting a giveaway for a Christmas Bar and Brownie Combo Pack, a $35.95 value.


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San Fransisco Bath Salt Company Review & Giveaway

                                                              

~By Patricia 

As the weather changes and the temperature drops and there is a chill in the air the idea of a nice warm bath comes to mind. To make your bath even nicer, there are so many beautiful colored and scented bath salts to chose from. I like to turn to the San Fransisco Bath Salt Company when looking for a new scent for myself or for a gift to a friend. Their variety of bath salts is amazing with everything from colored and scented bath salts, scented only bath salts, foaming bath salts, luxurious milk baths, non scented bath salts, to customer favorites. And for the cold and flu season they carry a cold and flu vitamin soak packed with Vitamin C, Lemon Essential Oil, Eucalyptus Essential Oil, Tea Tree Essential Oil, Rosehips, Hibiscus flower, Echinacea Root and Ginseng Root.




 



For an even more inviting bath they also have a variety of Body Scrubs, Salt Scrubs and Sugar Scrubs.  If you are looking for a gentle exfoliation pamper yourself with a sugar scrub, for deeper exfoliation use a salt scrub. Both seem heavenly!


                                                                                                                     

Here is some information about San Fransisco Bath Salt Company from their site-

About Us

Salt is both a necessity and a luxury. We need it in appropriate quantities to survive, but we can also use it to soften skin, soothe muscles, and relax our bodies (to name just a few benefits).

Our mission is to raise your awareness of the amazing benefits of natural sea salts - to harness the power of the ocean to enhance your well-being, from the inside out.

We offer an extensive line of bath and shower salts to soothe, cure, and promote relaxation, as well as a line of gourmet chef salts to guarantee just the right flavors for your dishes. We design, develop, and package all of our own products in our two San Francisco bay area facilities.


After a luxurious bath a delicious meal is perfect! I found on the San Fransisco Bath Salt Company website that they also have Sea Salt. They have gourmet varieties like Pacific Ocean Pristine Sea Salt. Their Pacific Ocean Gourmet Salts are made through the ancient and natural process of slowly evaporating Pacific Sea water to collect its salt. This all-natural sea salt is Kosher and contains no additives. This would be a great gift for any cook in your life.

GIVEAWAY:
Enter to win a bag of Cold & Flu Soak or Sleep Lavender Bath Salt  (Winner Choice)


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Zuvo Water Review and Giveaway

                                                





I love feeling like I am giving my family a healthy start with everything from the food we eat to the water we drink. Zuvo Water is helping me do that with clean healthy water and it's five step process using nature's own cleaning process right in my kitchen. A Zuvo Water Filtration system can easily be installed above the counter right to your faucet or under the counter for a space saving idea. It treats non-pathogenic organisms, taste and odor contaminants, reduces aesthetic chlorine, lead, and tiny particulates that can be in your tap water using a UV light.







                                     


What I like about Zuvo Water is how easy it is to install, we installed it under the counter, we have limited counter space in our kitchen so it was great to have that option. Our water tastes crisp and clean with just the run of the filtration system. The boys are trying to sneak under the sink to watch the bubbles as the water filters through!

There are two models to choose from, the Zuvo Water Filtration System - 300 and 100 Series, here is some information about the Series and differences-

There are two different series of the Zuvo Water Filtration System including the 100 and 300 Series.

There are a number of key differences between the two series. The 300 Series systems include both a filter indicator light and buzzer to tell you when to change your filter. This takes the guesswork out of knowing when to change your filter.

Another key difference is that the 300 Series systems come with a high-capacity filter (400 gallon filter life) and the 100 Series systems come with a standard-capacity filter (250 gallon filter life).

The 300 Series systems include a charcoal-colored reservoir, and the 100 Series systems include a clear-colored reservoir.

All Zuvo replacement filters including the standard-capacity, high-capacity and VOC filters are compatible with all Zuvo systems. A standard- or high-capacity filter combined with any Zuvo system reduces the following water contaminants: chlorine taste and odor, lead, cysts (Cryptosporidium and Giardia), tiny particulates and non-pathogenic microorganisms.

Any Zuvo system combined with a VOC (volatile organic compounds) filter reduces all water contaminants that the standard- and high-capacity filters do plus VOCs (volatile organic compounds). The VOC filter has a filter life of 250 gallons.

An added bonus, if you often buy water bottles this is also a money saving and better for the planet solution. Nice!

GIVEAWAY:
Enter to win a Zuvo Water Filter System for your kitchen sink

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smarTouch Isotoner Gloves Review and Giveaway

By Patricia


As the weather gets colder, many of us will have to start wearing our gloves again to keep our hands warm. The problem with that is when we try to use our touch screen devices, the gloves make it difficult or impossible to do so.

Isotoner Gloves with smarTouch Technology have come along to solve this common problem.
These great new gloves are compatible with most smartphones, tablets, ATMs, GPS units and more.

You will no longer have to stand out in the cold trying to use your phone or other touch screen device and getting frustrated by your old gloves. Isotoners smarTouch Technology has conductive thread embroidered on thumbs and fingers that convey electrical impulses from your fingertips to the touch screen.

We've already had some cold and windy weather up here in the Seattle area, and I really loved being able to use my new gloves. They really do give you pinpoint accuracy no matter what touch screen device you are using. The fingertips fit snugly for comfort and functionality, and I'm loving this great red color.

The gloves are made with Lycra Fiber to provide superior fit and flexibility. They are available in many colors and styles for both men and women. I like that they come in styles that are great for everyday use, but also come in chic black for your days that you choose to be dressier. A wide choice of fabrics and color combination assure that there is a pair for everyone's wardrobe.

Isotoners smarTouch Technology Gloves are a great idea for how to use all your touch screen devices accurately and comfortably in the cold weather months.
I plan on buying more for my family, and I know they would make the perfect gift during the fall and winter months.

To learn more about the new smarTouch Technology Gloves, go here. You can also visit them on Facebook  and Twittter.

Popcorn and Pearls is happy to be hosting a giveaway to win two pairs of Isotoner smarTouch Technology Gloves.

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Celebrate National Pasta Day With Classico Pasta Sauce & Giveaway

By Patricia

Happy National Pasta Day! Isn't it terrific that a food that we all love has it's own special day to celebrate it?
My family and I love pasta, and in so many different ways, hot and cold, that I couldn't even count them. To celebrate National Pasta Day I decided to make one of my favorite pasta dishes, Creamy Chicken Alfredo. I like to use Classico Creamy Alfredo Sauce when I make this dish. Classico pasta sauces are a popular choice for the cooks in my family because of it's great taste and wide variety of sauce choices.
All I did to make my pasta dish was to saute and season some cubed chicken, boil a package of wide egg noodle, heat the sauce, and stir it together. Add a little grated Parmesan cheese and parsley, and dinner is ready. I love the ease of making pasta dishes this way, and I really love it when everyone asks for seconds.

We received some new cooking tools to help us celebrate National Pasta Day, including the new Bialetti Pasta Pot that makes cooking pasta so much easier. Pasta is such a popular and universal dish, it makes a great everyday dinner choice, and using Classico make it even easier.

Classico has now added this new Creamy Spinach variety to their sauces. My daughter tried this flavor and said it was her absolute favorite. Even her picky two year old loves it!

A salad, some warm garlic bread, and a glass of wine is the perfect way to celebrate National Pasta day for me and my family.

I hope you celebrate the day eating your favorite pasta dish and your favorite people to enjoy it with.

You can go to the Classico website for all the information on Classico sauces, recipes, coupons, and more.

Happy National Pasta Day!!

To help you celebrate National Pasta Day I am hosting a giveaway for 2 winners to receive Free Product Coupons for Classico products.

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Dark Shadows Blu-ray Combo Giveaway

Movie Summary:

Warner Bros. Pictures is proud to announce the release of Dark Shadows on DVD and Blu-Ray October 2nd 2012; along with the Dark Shadows Blog App!  

From the incredible mind of Tim Burton comes the hit film Dark Shadows, based on the classic television series!  Barnabas Collins (Johnny Depp) has been trapped for two centuries by an evil witch (Eva Green) who just happens to be an ex lover.  Barnabas now has to struggle with the ever changing 1970s and save his families business!  With an all star cast that includes Michelle Pfeiffer, Helena Bonham Carter, Chloe Grace Moretz, Jonny Lee Miller and more, Dark Shadows will be sure to whet your appetite for fun.

To celebrate the release of the new Johnny Depp movie Dark Shadows Popcorn and Pearls is hosting a giveaway of the Blu-Ray combo pack!

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Juliska Candle Review and Giveaway

By Patricia

One of my absolute favorite things in life is a scented candle. As fall nears, I love the cozy feeling of candles lit on the table or desk. 

As a candle lover, I am so pleased to have discovered Juliska Candles. Juliska Candles feel luxuriously beautiful, and are a lovely addition to any home. They are contained in frosted glass with an opulent ceramic top, with a fringe and bead tassel. They are also made with premium quality wax, and have a long burn time of 50 hours.

I have used the Clementine & Cassis scented candle, and I love it. It's luxurious scents are perfectly blended and fill the room with a heavenly fragrance. Juliska Candles also come in Honeysuckle & Jasmine, Fig & Bergamot, and Sea Grass & Neroli scents. I am now a devoted fan of these gorgeous candles, and have put them on my wish list for Christmas and my birthday.

They are perfect gifts for all occasions though, and would be a welcome present in any home. Beautifully packaged, they come in a handsome charcoal grey box that is trimmed with color and sealed with the signature Juliska Medallion.

Juliska also offers many other fine quality items on their website. To see their complete line of products, go to Juliska.com.

We are pleased to be hosting a giveaway of a Juliska Candle to one of our lucky readers.

 Enter to win a Juliska Candle in the Rafflecopter Giveaway Below: 
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 *Limited to US residents 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts Sept. 19 2012 and ends on Oct. 15, 2012 at midnight EST. Winner will be emailed and has 72 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others. The sponsor is responsible for providing the prize. I was sent a candle for my review.