Yum Earth $100 Candy Giveaway (ends 2/14) U.S.

This Contest is brought to you by Taking Time for Mommy, Midwestern Moms, and YumEarth Organic Sweets This Valentine’s Day say “I love you” and “I care” with YumEarth Organics sweets. YumEarth all-natural and organic candy gives families the opportunity to give the gift of delicious treats made with real fruit juice, no artificial color or flavors, no high-fructose corn syrup and none of the common allergens, like gluten, soy and nuts. Let’s make a commitment this Valentine’s Day to write about and give out better-for-you Valentine’s Day candy, like YumEarth. Healthy lifestyle is not only hip but also mainstream: stores like ToysRUs, HomeGoods, and Target stores carry YumEarth Products. All 1,700 Targets will be carrying the gummy bears and lollipops for Valentine's Day. YumEarth was born out of our commitment to feed our families a diet rich in delicious healthful foods free of high fructose corn syrup and artificial dyes. YumEarth tastes better because we choose real fruit extracts and planet friendly ingredients grown on sustainable family farms to sweeten our lives and yours. YumEarth also has no gluten, peanuts, or tree-nuts, just award winning taste. Treat your children right this Valentine's Day with a healthy alternative. YumEarth is the #1 Organic Candy is America.
I have reviewed Yum Earth candies on my blog twice before, and I love them!  This company has high quality candy that you can feel good about eating and giving to your kids.

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Wedding Favor Containers: Practical and Beautiful

I'm going to admit my ignorance here.  I did not know about wedding favor containers until I started doing a little of my own research.  It would seem that they are the ideal way to share small wedding favors and more with your guests.  The biggest problem that brides and grooms have is trying to find a gift that will fit the container rather than a container to fit the gift.  That is a little different concept for me, but I can understand what they are saying.  Because the container will be on display, it is important to pick out a wedding favor container that follows the theme and style of your wedding because it will be seen more than the favor you choose to put inside of it. This means that you have a lot more flexibility in getting small favors that mean something to you but may not have the same visual appeal.  Now all you need to do is find the perfect container that will encapsulate your favors and make a real statement at you wedding.

The options are practically endless when you begin the hunt for wedding favor containers.  You can find containers made of practically any material, and they are completely multi-functional, if you are inclined to use them as such.  You can use these wedding favor containers to show off your favors, display a place card, or even use them as holder for any essential item at the wedding.  They are equally at home on you reception table as they are your welcome table.

Candy is probably the most popular choice when choosing what to put in your wedding favor containers.  It might be really fun to pick your favorite candy and then personalize each wedding favor container to make it one-of-a-kind gift for all of your guests.  Add a favor decoration for the ultimate eye-catching effect, or perhaps you would like to check out themed wedding favor containers.

It is entirely possible that you have already chosen what you will be giving to your guests, but if you want to really impress them, consider adding the wedding favor container for the finishing touch.  Your guests that like to pay attention to detail will certainly appreciate the extra work you have gone to.

Weddingstar has a practically endless assortment of wedding favor containers, and the quality and price will keep you smiling.  As you peruse our collections, let your creativity run wild.  This deceptively small item will make all the difference in creating an elegant atmosphere that is just a cut above the mediocre.  And don't worry about breaking the bank.  You will have no problem being able to afford these high quality wedding favor containers.  Weddingstar is famous for making their accessories affordable while still being high quality.
Contact their expert designers today, and they will assist you in finding the unique accessories for your special day.

Have a Spooktacular Halloween (Ends 10/24) U.S.

Welcome to the "Have a Spooktacular Halloween" Giveaway Hop! Brought to you by Super Events Media & Social Marketing Mom! This event runs from 12:01am October 10th till 11:59pm on October 24th. At the bottom of this post you will find links to all of the participating blogs where you can enter to win a fun fall related prize with a value over $25! This super cool giveaway is hosted by Full Price? Never! & MyCraftyLife!

I am quite pleased to be giving away two fantastic packages of candy.  The first is one that I promoted (and will eventually review) on my blog:

Package of 30 Sparx Halloween Candy

I will also be giving away a package of Yummy Earth Organics Gummy Bears.

I had heard of Yummy Earth Organics before, but I honestly never had tried anything from the company.  They are the #1 Organic Candy Company in America, and it is easy to see why.  I didn't know they did anything except lollipops.  I was sure wrong!  My mom and I enjoyed them (I didn't think my daughter would like them, and now she is upset that they are all gone.  I will have to get some more!)

These were, by far, the best gummy bears I have ever tasted!  They are made with organic fruit juice, and that does make a difference.  The flavors are Pomegranate Pucker, Strawberry Smash, and Sour Apple Tart.  In each package, you will find four to five bears, and that is the ideal size.  I found this was the perfect snack when I just needed a little something to tide me over.  I loved the fact that they were not too sweet and tasted just like real fruit--which they are.  

As far as I am concerned, these gummy bears are absolutely amazing, and I love the fact that the packaging is perfect for giving as treats at Halloween.  I think I definitely need to purchase these very soon!  And  I don't think I mentioned that my truly favorite thing is that per bag, they are about 44 calories!  Woo-hoo!  The perfect dessert!

Be sure to follow them on facebook and twitter!

So are you ready to enter?  Fill out the rafflecopter by October 24 at 9 P.M. Pacific time.  

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  Don't forget to stop by these other awesome blogs & enter to win their great prizes too!

Blogorama Bonanza Event (Ends 10/26) U.S.

Welcome to Blogorama Bonanza Event.  The Blogorama Bonanza was started to as a way to get know bloggers, companies, readers, and more.  It starts October 10, 2012 at 12:00 AM EST Time and ends October 26, 2012 at 11:59 PM EST Time.  It’s hosted by Jyla's Three OfUs Giveaway, Made Only in USA & Howard House Reviews. 

I am extremely pleased to be able to offer two amazing prizes to one U.S. reader.

Physical copy of Embracing Obscurity by Anonymous

Theraderm Anti-Aging Lip Complex 

This is a nice variety of products, and I hope that you will enjoy this nice variety of prizes!  So enter on the rafflecopter below by October 26 at 9 P.M. Pacific time, and you are in to win!  And then don't forget to hop on to the other blogs for the chance to win even more giveaways!

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Sparx Candy Sponsor Spotlight

Have you heard of Sparx Candy?  Okay, I hadn't either.  It is that time of year--time for Halloween candy, and of course, you know what traditional candy does to one's teeth--especially your kids.  Not only is the candy a dentist's worst nightmare, but it's not good for the figure either.

Sparx Halloween Candy is exactly what dentists, mothers, and health-conscious people ordered for this time of year!  A candy that is actually good for you?  Wow!  These candies are made with 100% natural xylitol.  Regular consumption of this sweetener actually promotes dental health and mineral absorption into the teeth.
Imagine this--candy that tastes good and helps strengthen your enamel.  No sugar highs or crashes with this great-tasting candy.

So, what do you think?  This candy comes in three delicious flavors:  berry, citrus, and fruit.

Watch out for a chance to win a 30-container package of Sparx!  And watch for my review soon--I plan to get to try some, too.

Outburst Energy Bites Review

I don't know about you, but I am always looking for food items that will increase my energy and still taste good.  I have a very busy schedule, and almost every afternoon (at least Monday through Friday), I find myself getting sleepy.  It's like "that" time of day when my body decides I need to take a nap, but usually, I can't.  I have to keep going because I am generally sitting in a classroom of students.  I like coffee, but sometimes it's not convenient to have that drink at my beckon call.

I want to tell you about a fantastic helper I have discovered for just such times like this--Outburst Energy Bites.  These are conveniently packaged alternatives to energy drinks or coffee.  The concept is fantastic!  I am not a fan of energy drinks.  In fact, I had to review one about a month ago (won't say which one), and the taste was absolutely horrid.  And it did nothing to give me energy!

Outburst Energy Bites taste unbelievable!  They come packaged in convenient flip-top packaging, and the flavors are absolutely out of this world!

You can see here the three varieties that they now have:  chocolate peanut, chocolate mint, and chocolate.  And let me tell you something.  Chocolate (as long as it is good chocolate) is always fine by me!  I actually put these in order of preference, but they are all good.  And the chocolate is high quality chocolate, and when I ate these, I felt like I was eating candy!  

Now, I can imagine what you're thinking.  Aren't these really high in calories?  Well, if you ate the entire box, it might not be the best course of action.  These are not meant as a dessert or even a hearty snack.  These should be used as an afternoon (or morning/evening) pick-up.  The serving size is four energy bites.  One of the boxes that you see above has three servings inside of it.  Each energy bite is less than 12 calories.  So you probably can figure out that for less than 50 calories, you can have a serving size of energy bites.  If you eat the entire box (not advisable), you would consume a little less than 150 calories.  

Of course, the question in everyone's mind is, "Do they work?"  Yes, they do.  And they work quickly.  They contain a lot of the same ingredients as energy drinks, and a serving size does give me a boost.  In fact, I tried these once when I was really feeling out of it, and within a short period of time, I felt much more wide awake.  In fact, I think they work better than coffee.  Sometimes I find coffee has the opposite effect on me--I fall asleep!

Are you wondering where you can buy these energy bites?  You can find them on amazon (or possibly at a store near you), but you can also buy them directly on the site, and do I have a deal for you!  All you need to do is go to their site and enter the following code at checkout: DEVOTION. This will unlock a deal to buy 2 Sampler Sets for the Price of 1! Therefore, you will receive 6 boxes of Outburst Energy Bites for just $4.50 (+ applicable shipping)!  I don't know about you, but that sounds like a pretty good deal to me!

I am completely sold on Outburst Energy Bites, and I certainly plan to get some to keep on hand for me in the future.  Be sure to follow them on facebook, twitter, and youtube for all the most current information, promotions, and more!

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

$100 Gift Certificate to Candy Galaxy--2 Winners (Ends 8/22) U.S.

Welcome to another Super Event Giveaway brought to you by Super Events Media & Social Marketing Mom! This super cool giveaway is hosted by Full Price? Never! & MyCraftyLife! and sponsored by CandyGalaxy, an online candy super store!

Candy Galaxy is an online candy store that is passionate about bringing you the candy that you love. They have an expansive candy selection all the way from Milky Way’s to Mars. Their candy team is dedicated to sugary goodness and bringing smiles to our customers’ faces. They specialize in bulk candy for all occasions {like a Candy buffet?}, corporate gifts, event planning, parties, holidays, baby showers, and weddings. Their 45,000 square feet candy warehouse is stocked high with fun, affordable and quality sweet treats!

What better way to soak in the sun and warmth of the season than with CANDY!Candy Galaxy wants to help you celebrate the sweetness of summer with a GIVEAWAY!

Thanks to CandyGalaxy... 2 people will each win a $100 gift certificate!

Here is just a sampling of all of the yummy candies featured at CandyGalaxy! Salt Water Taffy, Rock Candy, Gummy Bears, Milk Straws and tons more!

Learn More About CandyGalaxy: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Google+

Okay, I know you want to enter this one!  I am jealous--I would love to enter this myself!  So don't forget.  Enter now!!

Ready for your chance to win one of 2 $100 Gift Certificates?This giveaway starts at 12:01am August 13th and ends at 11:59pm August 22nd {est}!Must be aged 18 or older and live in the contiguous US to be eligible to win. Entering is easy on the Rafflecopter below! Good Luck!

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Disclaimer: I was not compensated for this giveaway. No purchase is necessary to enter. Void where prohibited by law. The odds of winning are based on the number of entries received.** This promotion is no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.** To qualify to win, you must fill out the Entry. Winners are chosen at random and will be notified by email and will have 48 hours to respond. This giveaway is compliant with Facebook Rules! You must be 18 years old to enter! Continental US only! Please understand that participating bloggers not responsible for sponsors that do not fulfill their prizes. We expect that my sponsors will fulfill their prize agreement and ship prizes to the winners in a timely manner. Please allow up to 6 weeks for prized to be shipped.

Caring Candies Prize Pack Giveaway (Ends 7/10) U.S.

Are you looking for a healthy candy?  I sure am!  I love candy anyway, and finding healthy candy is a bonus!

Caring Candies were developed in South Africa by a father and mother team out of sheer frustration at the lack of healthy treats available, and specifically with diabetics, hyperactive children, dieters & the health conscious in mind. Every candy is expertly handcrafted and consists of only natural ingredients. Nothing artificial has been added. They are gorgeous to look at, are tooth-friendly and kosher. Caring Candies are naturally flavored with either herbs or fruit essence and its amazing coloration is derived from either veggies, plants or herbs.





Review done by DonnasDealsAndMore

My blog friend, Donna, had the opportunity to sample a variety of the Caring Candies and she was really impressed. When she read the back of the package for the mints, the ingredients listed were isomalt (a natural sugar substitute made from beets), water, and natural peppermint flavor. That's it! And they had an excellent peppermint taste. She also loves that the lollipops are not overly sweet either. Her kids love that they're allowed a treat and she feels good about what is in that treat :)  I bet my daughter would love these, too!  And I can imagine how much I would love them.

You can purchase Caring Candies on Amazon in their store: Caring Candies Amazon Store

And one of you, lucky readers, will be receiving a Caring Candies gift box, which will contain a variety of their products.

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*Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. My Devotional Thoughts is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment.

Four Boxes of Candy! (Ends 6/18) U.S.

Ready for some fun? It’s time for another FLASH GIVEAWAY for the Month of June!!!

I’ve joined some super awesome bloggers and hosts My Crafty Life and Full Price? Never! to bring you this cool flash giveaway! We are so excited to bring you a giveaway for 4 BOXES of CANDY that represent 4 different decades from Candy.com! These are perfect for Father's Day... but also the perfect gift to send to a new college student or a unique birthday present too!