Makobi Scribe Mother's Day Giveaway Event (ends 5/18) U.S.

Everyone loves their mom and always wants to find the best gift to make her feel loved and appreciated. These are the gifts I have found and would love to share with you. After you enter my giveaway head over to Makobi Scribe to see her mothers day gift ideas worth over $3000. Then enter the grand prize drawing of a $1000 worth of Karina Dresses.

I am so pleased to be working with Candleshop.com.  They contacted me to do an honest review of two of their travel tins, and I am very pleased to offer my honest opinion.  

I was sent two of their travel tin soy candles by Serenity, and I got to choose the scent.  I chose awapuhi and noni fruit.  And I couldn't have been happier.  I love the fact that these come in nice little tins so there is no need to put any kind of tray under it to keep the wax from dripping or the area getting too hot.  I just used the lid.  

Oh, and as the the smells--they were amazing!  The noni fruit was my favorite, but both were subtle and burned for a long time.  I had never used soy candles, so this was a nice chance to try them out.  The company did add in a couple tea lights that I have not had the opportunity to use yet--we tend to burn more candles in the summer.  

The company was nice enough to offer a great giveaway for my readers, and I think mom will love this!  One U.S. reader will win two 7-oz Soy Serenity candles.  These will be the medium jar candles listed on the site. These soy candles will burn twice as long as standard wax candles, so you will truly be giving your mom something great.

In addition to this, I will give this same winner a couple books I reviewed within the past few months.  Read the reviews by clicking the link.

Four Seasons for Charlotte by Rachel Reynolds

Where God Finds You by Anita Higman

So all you need to do to be eligible to win is enter the rafflecopter below by 9 P.M. Pacific time on May 18. And then be sure to hop on to the other blogs!

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Valentine's Day Flowers: From You Flowers Review

I was so excited about these flowers when they came!  My mom actually wondered who sent me flowers, and I was happy to report that I didn't have any secret admirers (always the over-protective mom).  As you can see, my daughter claimed the teddy bean, and we thoroughly enjoyed the bouquet!

This Rose & Lily celebration bouquet came from FromYouFlowers, and I was very pleased to see the quality of it.  It has been a very long time since I have received any bouquets of flowers, and this was a perfect time to receive something like this.  I would highly suggest you check out their entire line of Valentine's Day flowers.

I just had to show you how beautiful the bouquet was even a few days after it arrived.  Yes, the roses have expired since this picture, but that is normal after a week.  But the lilies are still going strong.  And just in time for Valentine's Day, you can save 15% by clicking the following link:
http://www.fromyouflowers.com/occasion/valentines-day-flowers-gifts?&refcode=blog

If that doesn't work, just enter "blog" at checkout.

One last thing to celebrate this wonderful time of year, be sure to follow the link to the Hint.  You can enter to win $100 from FromYouFlowers!  Imagine what you would do with that!!

You can also follow them via social media:
https://www.facebook.com/fromyouflowers
https://twitter.com/fromyouflowers
https://plus.google.com/101977487830572787400/posts


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.

Wedding Favors of Every Shape and Size

While wedding favors are not a requirement at weddings, there is nothing better than sending your guests home with a simple token of your appreciation and a memento of your ceremony.  It is worth your while to spend some time looking for a favor that matches your wedding and effectively reminds your guests of your how brilliant it was.  Head over to Weddingstar and notice their exquisite, affordable wedding favors that will be sure to impress your guests and ensure that they will not be tossed aside after the festivities end.

As you browse their selection of personalized, practical, and affordable wedding favors, be sure to consider the size of the favors you will be giving each guest.  Favors come in a range or sizes from very small to big and bulky.  Depending on the size you choose, you will want to think about how you will display these at the reception.

For example, if you are giving out  somewhat large favors such as  basg of coffee or  bottles of wine, it will be impractical to place these on the reception or dinner tables.  There will be no room for your guests at the tables, so you will need to set up a separate table, i.e., a buffet table for displaying your wedding favors.  It is easy to make this a part of your wedding decor, and Weddingstar will have additional pieces of decor to add to this table so that it fits right into the ambiance of your wedding.

If you are giving something a little non-traditional, such as packaged seeds, that you wish to display in some kind of terra cotta pot, be sure that you display these in such a way that they are not overwhelming and possibly overlooked by your guests.  Again, these will be very attractive on a buffet table if presented in an appropriate fashion.  Use the opportunity to add items to this table that are significant to you as a couple.  Perhaps you will add pictures or symbols of your interests and hobbies that tell your guests a story as they pick up their wedding favors.

If you choose a wedding favor that is rather small but still elegant, add a container or bag to these favors so they do not get lost in the shuffle.  Keeping your favors functional and memorable is your best bet in this day and age of overabundance of stuff.  When your guests go home and do their semi-annual cleaning, you don't want your wedding favor to be what they choose to throw out.  Make your wedding favors unique, classy, and memorable in order to ensure the longevity of the favors as well as the memory of your wedding in the minds of your guests.

Ohayo Okasan's Holiday Gift Guide Giveaway (Ends 12/10) U.S.

Welcome to the Holiday Gift Guide Giveaway! Hosted by Ohayo Okasan with the help of some other awesome bloggers! With thanks to our wonderful sponsors: The Slanket, AeroPress, Giant Microbes, Power Capes, Build A Dream Playhouses, Dali Decals, Learning Resources, Ark Naturals, Kids Books Search and Find, Dream Essentials, Betty Lukens, Vamplets, Sticky Words, The Belly Burner Belt, and Mommy Bus!

With help from our wonderful sponsors, you have the chance to win a wonderful prize pack! ONE winner in the US only will receive:

• Original Slanket of their choice
• AeroPress coffee maker by Aerobie
• Original Giant Microbe Plush
• $30 to Power Capes
• A Cosmic Cruiser or Dream Machine from Build A Dream Playhouses
• $20 to Dali Decals
• Lock It In - Math game from Learning Resources
• $50 to Ark Naturals
• Night Before Christmas Search and Find book by Kids Books
• Sleep Mask from Dream Essentials
• Felt Board from Betty Lukens
• Howliss plush from Vamplets
• 1 phrase/art, size, and vinyl color (excluding custom designing, room dividers, and metal signs) from Sticky Words.
• A Belly Burner Belt
• Gold Tote from Mommy Bus!

As I looked over this wide variety of prizes, I realized you could almost get all your Christmas shopping done if you win!  I know I would enter this, and after all, someone has to win, so why not you?

Entering to win is easy! Just use the Rafflecopter below from 11/26/2012 until 12/10/2012! Good luck!

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Boys Christmas Giveaway--2 Winners (Ends 12/10) WW

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Prizes: 2 Winners!

GrandPrize winner: PS VITA 3G/WI-FI AND Skylanders Giants

1st Place winner: Hot Wheels Ballistiks AND iTikes Piano

Skylanders Giants: Winners Choice on Xbox, Wii or PS

• Bring the Skylanders Giants back from banishment to join the Skylanders once again
• Unleash the power of the Skylanders Giants with the Portal of Power
• Includes game, portal of power, 3 Skylanders figures, 1 character collector poster, 3 sticker sheets with secret codes, and 3 trading cards

PS VITA:

• Revolutionary gaming experiences with dual analog sticks, front and rear cameras, front multi-touch display, multi-touch rear pad, GPS and new unit specific media flash-based storage
• Stunning multi-touch 5-inch organic light emitting display (OLED)
• The richest, deepest and most engaging handheld gaming lineup.
• Network connectivity via improved Wi-Fi capabilities (Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity available in an additional Vita model)
• Location based gaming allowing players to find and meet friends virtually for brand new experiences

Hot Wheels Ballistiks

• Challenge, transform and win with Hot Wheels Ballistiks
• Ballistiks transform from a vehicle to a ball and back
• Set up the blaster, insert a vehicle, launch and watch it roll
• Ball will transform into a vehicle upon impact with a target
• A great gift that any boy will love

iTikes Piano

• Standalone Piano with major & minor keys, volume control and tempo/pitch tuner
• App-based music games allow kids to learn more note names, musical staff and pitch training
• Use iPad®, iPhone® or iPod touch® to play learning games, watch visualizations and more
• Light-up major keys

The best part about this giveaway is that is tailored to the needs and interests of boys!  Okay, my daughter would love all these, too, because she is a tomboy at heart.  But I love featuring gifts for boys because we often spend so much time on women and girls.  Enjoy!

The event dates: 11/22 12:01 am - 12/10 12:59 pm EST

Open to World Wide

If the winner is outside the USA they will receive the cash value in their choice of Paypal cash or Amazon Gift card NO EXCEPTIONS! 2 Lucky winners will win! For your chance simply enter via the Rafflecopter below. GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
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Gift Baskets Plus Promotion

So do you have all your Christmas shopping done?  I have much of it done, but I still have some people on my list who need a special item.  I have an out-of-town family member (okay, she is my ex-sister-in-law, but we are still close), and I normally order something online for her and her husband for Christmas.  This means I wait until around this time to start looking for the ideal gift.  And I tend to gravitate to "basket" sites because I know I can find the ideal thing for her.

Have you ever heard of Gift Baskets Plus?  I will admit that I had not until recently.  They have been in operation since 1998, and I do believe they have every kind of gift basket you could imagine.  If you can't find a gift here, you probably can't find a gift anywhere!  Let me show you what I mean.

Godiva Riches

Holiday Sensations

Winter Wonderland

Look promising to you?  This is only a tiny portion of all the gift baskets they offer.  So let me sweeten the deal.  How would you like to get 15% off their site right now?  Here's an exclusive code just for my readers:

15OFF.  You can finally get your gift shopping done!  So why not start in now and not fight the crowds on Black Thursday/Black Friday?

Update:  The code expires on December 31, 2012.
I am posting this promotion in order to receive a free gift basket.  I was not financially compensated, and all opinions are my own.

Wedding Favor Bags--The Personal Touch

It has become the trend to give out wedding favor bags at weddings, and of course, one of the hardest things about this is determining how to present them to their guests.  It doesn't seem right just to give your guests little mementos without putting it in a special, decorative bag.  You can rest assured that Weddingstar has a bag that will fit your theme and show your gratitude to your guests without breaking your bank.

There is nothing that says you can't choose a simple bag with no decor, but if they do not match the theme, they may stand out in the wrong sort of way.  It makes a lot more sense to choose a bag that fits your theme--maybe even a customized bag.  Think of how striking the appropriate wedding favor bag, box, or container will look on your tables at the reception.

Organza wedding favor bags may be just what you are looking for.  They come in a wide variety of colors, and the sheer fabric will ensure that the contents of the bag are not hidden.  These bags are the ideal thing to make your wedding favors look elegant, and you don't have to worry about favors that have no packaging of their own.  These are some of the most versatile bags on the market, and they will fit a variety of themes.

Customizing your wedding favor bags is another option to consider.  Sometimes the bride and groom want to have something that is truly unique to their wedding ceremony.  Perhaps your favors were created by you (or a friend or family member).  What could be better than having customized wedding favor bags that match these to a tee?  No matter the style you desire, you will find something to match your theme, style, and decor.

One more thing to think about is the overall decor of the ceremony itself.  You may not think that the impact of a wedding favor bag would be any big deal, but when there is a bag at every place setting, it gives quite a striking impression.  This is your opportunity to truly amaze and thank your guests at the same time.  And with Weddingstar to help you out with affordable, stylish wedding favor bags and more, you are certain to find the ideal items to complement your wedding.

Christmas Gifts for Kids Giveaway Hop (Ends 11/22) U.S.

With the holiday shopping season upon us, zuuzs introduces their holiday shopping page. We all have price points in mind while shopping for our friends and family, so zuuzs has made it easier for you to find the best deals according to your budget. Make sure to check it out! And as always, you get cash back on everything you buy through zuuzs.com.

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To help with your Holiday Shopping for your kids, zuuzs is offering the Grand Prize of a KidKraft Grand Espresso Corner Kitchen. Go over to Makobi Scribe and enter to win the Grand Prize! Then hop around all the other blogs participating in the Christmas Gifts Hop for kids below. *the grand prize may be substituted to a similar item to suit the winner's child 

Featured above are the gifts you will find in this package.  This is self-sponsored, and I was quite pleased to find all of these items in my "stash."

 Rudolph puffy sticker, an Animal planet poster to color, and a Cars II Coloring set

A coloring puzzle and a Dream Journal

Big Beach Sports Game for Wii and Parks for Kids Computer Program

One U.S. winner will receive all items featured.  I plan to get these out in time for Christmas.  If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.  Be sure to enter the rafflecopter below by November 22 at 9 P.M. Pacific time, and don't forget to hop on to the other blogs for the chance to win even more awesome prizes!

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Gifts for My Girlfriends Giveaway Hop (Ends 9/27) U.S.

Welcome to the Gifts For My Girlfriends Giveaway Hop hosted by BloggerPR! September is Women’s Friendship Month, so we decided to celebrate our girlfriends! In honor of these friendships, we have put together an event to highlight some of the best gift giving ideas for our girlfriends! Our bloggers have some amazing giveaways to help you celebrate your friendships and win some great prizes, too! This event will END on September 27th, which gives you plenty of time to hop down the linky list below! Each blogger is giving away prizes valued $20 or more, so you don’t want to miss out! Good luck and have fun!

For my giveaway, I have something really special to share.

Here is a little about this company:

Stork Stack, an emerging subscription gift service site committed to delivering the highest-quality products for both mom and baby, puts their own twist on the childhood fable of “bundles of joy” with their monthly subscription gift offerings, known as "Stacks." Each Stack is comprised of five of the company’s favorite, deluxe products; hand-selected by their team of Moms. Every month, new products are selected; but are carefully tailored to be appropriate for both mom and child, starting from the third trimester of pregnancy to your baby's third birthday. Stork Stack also gives back to the less fortunate, by providing families in need with donated stacks per every three, six and 12 month subscription. Stork Stack subscriptions and gift codes are available at www.storkstack.com starting at $28 ($50+ value).

While I am not an expectant mother, I know a couple.  And I bet you do, too.  What a perfect gift for yourself or a special friend in your life.  And just so you know, I had the opportunity to either review the service or give it away, and I figured I would give it away!  Because I love you guy, and I wanted to give the company as much exposure as possible.

In order to enter, please fill in the rafflecopter below.  This is only open to U.S., and it ends 9 P.M. Pacific time on September 27.  And when you are done entering my giveaway, be sure to hop on to the other blogs for the chance to win other fantastic prizes!




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Mother's Day Gift Ideas Giveaway (Ends 5/18) U.S.

I have teamed up with Sweet Silly Sara to bring you the Mothers Day Gift Ideas Giveaways!

Just in time for Mother's Day I have 3 great ideas for Mother's Day Gifts!

The Ultimate Gift, is truly a unique work of art. Genuine European Portraits can hand draw a portrait for your Mom that will knock her socks off! 

To learn a little more about this great company you can click here

To enter to win a fabulous Genuine European Portrait, ($198+ total value) you can click here

Conserving Now offers a stylish way to reduce the amount of plastic bags Mom uses! 

To learn a little more about this company and enter to win a really great 5 in 1 puch by Envirosax click here 

The final giveaway is for Eco Orbies- these eco friendly orbs are really unique and I think any Mom that enjoys plants would like to try this really neat product out!

To enter to win this giveaway visit this page

These giveaways are part of the Makobi Scribe Mother's Day Gifts Event! Be sure to enter to win the grand prize and check out the other blogs participating! There are hundreds of amazing prizes to be won!

Everyone loves their mom and always wants to find the best gift to make her feel loved and appreciated. These are the gifts I have found and would love to share with you. After you enter my giveaway head over to Makobi Scribe to see her mothers day gift ideas worth over $3000. Then stop by Sason & Pobi to enter the grand prize drawing of a Toshiba 32SLV411U - 32" class 720p 60Hz TV/DVD Combo!

Makobi Scribe Reviews, LLC or the Mother’s Day Gift Event Bloggers are not responsible for sponsors that do not fulfill their prizes.

Twelve Days of Christmas Day 10 $30 Gift Certificate to Inspired Shades (Ends 12/14) U.S.

I am so glad that I have the option of not giving something away that is 10 separate gifts.  Since my gift today is a multiple of 10 (30), I feel that it works all right.  This is a deal I purchased for a giveaway and forgot to use it!  So now you have the opportunity to win it!  $30 gift certificate to Inspired Shades including free shipping for a U.S. reader.  So in order to win, be sure to enter the rafflecopter form by 9 P.M. Pacific Time on December 14.  And don't forget to enter the other giveaways!

Twelve Days of Christmas Day Nine Snowman Memo Pads and Photo Album--3 Winners (Ends 12/14) WW

Onto Day Nine.  Today I am giving away eight snowman memo pads that originally came from Oriental Trading.  (Just look at the snowman ones in the picture)

In order to get the count up to nine, I have added a little photo album.  There will be three international winners.  Each person will win three memo pads unless he/she chooses the photo album.  Then that person will only receive two memo pads and the photo album.  The first person can choose to add the photo album if he/she would like.  If not, it can go to the second winner.  If not there, the third winner will win it by default.  Again, the giveaway entries need to be filled on the rafflecopter form below.  This giveaway will end December 14 9 P.M. Pacific time, and it is open worldwide.  And don't forget to hop around and enter all of these awesome giveaways!

Twelve Days of Christmas Day Three Halloween Nerds/Halloween Life Gear Glow Orange Flashlight--3 winners (Ends 12/14) WW

Well, I am finally on track with Day 3 of the giveaway! I got my e-mail issues worked out, and the linkies are right.  So, today is a little different.  I am having three winners.  Between three people, I will be splitting a large bag of candy I bought after Halloween--Halloween nerds.  I also bought two Life Gear Glow Orange Glow Sticks/Flashlights.  Two of the three winners will receive one of these.

Here is the description from amazon:
A great addition to any emergency kit, the Life Gear glow stick with whistle fits easily in a glove compartment or backpack. LED glow stick runs up to 200 hrs. on 3 AG-13 batteries (included); glow stick features an emergency flasher mode. Located on the back end of the stick is a standard white LED for use as a flashlight. Remove the cap on the tip of the glow stick to reveal a whistle that will certainly get everyone's attention.


I bet you are thinking I flipped my lid.  Why buy Halloween items? Why not?  I have always believed in shopping sales, and with the economy the way it is, I would say it is a very smart practice.  And these will make great stocking stuffers, I think.  I know I wouldn't turn them down!  If my daughter knew I had this glow stick, she would go crazy!


So three winners will win the nerds candies, and two will win the glow sticks.  This giveaway is open worldwide, and it will end 9 P.M. Pacific time on December 14.  Don't forget to check out all the giveaways in the linky below the rafflecopter form after you have entered!

Top Ten Holiday Toys 2011

What’s the holiday season if it isn't loaded with must-have toys worth playing a game of consumer tug-of-war over with other holiday-frenzied parents? Each season presents its own unique roster of hot holiday toys, and 2011 is no different. Let’s take a look at some of the upcoming holiday’s top wallet-draining toys to look out for on Black Friday and beyond.

1.      LeapPad by LeapFrog. Keep your kids away from your iPad by investing in LeapFrog’s own take on Apple’s behemoth electronic. LeapPad includes a built-in camera, a motion sensor, and a collection of more than 100 educational apps.

2.      Air Swimmers. If kids thought flying an airplane with a remote control was impressive, just wait until they see a fish seamlessly floating through the air. These also come in the form of flying UFOs and fairies.

3.      Let’s Rock! Elmo. Tickle Me what? Elmo returns as another holiday favorite complete with a guitar and programmed with six songs for the little ones to jam to.

4.      Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure. Activision’s latest Spyro game for Wii allows kids to place action figures on a “Portal of Power” and then see those figurines represented as actual characters in the game.

5.      NERF Vortex-Vigilon. This foam-loaded gun shoots its ammunition up to 50 feet, making it NERF’s most powerful piece of toy weaponry to date.

6.      Ninjago Lightning Dragon Battle. LEGO creates a mighty array of blocky ninjas, dragons, and helicopters that complete an epic set any child is sure to enjoy.

7.      Redakai. This trading card game, based on a popular animated television show, includes cards that are made of plastic rather than paper that portray 3D animations.

8.      I Am T-Pain Microphone. Unleash your child’s inner rap/pop star with this easy to use voice modification system featuring three minutes of recording time and the ability to sync with basic computer programs.

9.      InnoTab. Essentially VTech’s answer to the LeapPad, the InnoTab puts more emphasis on keeping your child organized with a calendar, notepad, address book and more. The device also connects with PCs for downloadable interactive experiences and has a sleek design.

10.   Spy Net: Stealth Video Glasses. Incorporating a unique child-chic look, these glasses feature a built-in video camera designed to maximize any kid spy’s stealthy experience.

This guest post was created by the writers at Black Friday 2011. Visit our site to find the best Black Friday Ads this holiday season has to offer. Select deals from a list of over 40 top stores, including Best Buy, Sears, and Walmart Black Friday Deals.

Under the Tree Giveaway Event (Ends 11/14) U.S. only

Welcome to the Under the Tree Giveaway Event hosted by Life With Two Boys and Mommy's Reviews and Giveaways. This is a child-themed event and the perfect opportunity for you to enter to win some gifts to put under your tree this Christmas. Be sure to hop around to all of the participating blogs before 11:59 pm (9 P.M. Pacific) on November 14th to see the awesome prizes they have to offer.

For my giveaway, I am giving away a surprise box of stuffed animals, computer games, and anything else I might choose.  I have some stuff that was never really used, and now you will benefit.  The items are worth at least $10.  To make the giveaway go up to $10, I will also give you $10 gift card to any store for which I can buy a $10 gift card.  Online is preferred, but if you have a certain store in mind, I will do my best to accommodate you.

So that's it.  Put all entries in the rafflecopter form, and be sure to enter all the other giveaways as well!

Win Your Gifts Hop (Ends 11/7) U.S./Canada and WW (Closed)

Welcome to this fantastic event hosted by Simply Stacie and Makobi Scribe!  This is going to be a big blog hop, and it is a chance for you to get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping.  With the economy the way it is, aren't we all looking for a way to save money on Christmas?  I sure know I am.

Prize Package #1:  U.S./Canada--This one begins with Lovable Labels (an absolutely awesome company!) who supplied a "Gift Seals and Address Pack."    I got to review the Sno Berries  Gift Seals and Address Labels:

They have several other designs which you can see right here.  I can't tell you how wonderful these are.  At Christmas time, I am always having to write From:  Ruth and Martha  on so many times that I get sick of it!  I never mind writing to, but from gets old.  With these labels, you don't have to write it!  They are already printed for you with a really cute design.  And you don't have to hunting for tape--they are self-adhesive.  And with Lovable Labels, once they are attached, they do not come off!  And I can prove it.  I reviewed their Think Pink labels, and those labels are still attached!  This is in spite of water, dirt, cold, and being tossed around.  The bags and cases on which I put them look worse than the labels!

As for the address labels, I always like to send winter-themed address labels on my packages and letters during the holidays.  Depending on the pack you choose, you can get labels that extend past Christmas (like mine) and will fix you up for the entire winter season!

Playing the lead role in the U.S./Canada pack is Lovable Labels who is offering one "Gift Seals and Address Pack."  Now it wouldn't be much of a giveaway if I didn't offer some gifts to go with that.  In addition to these seals, I will be offering  Jobar's Silhouette Night Light:

Depression Era Recipes by Patricia S. Wagner:

The Night Before Christmas DVD narrated by Kevin Kline:

Now on to the International Prize Pack. 

Here is what is included:

1.  a white and blue bag with horses and it says "Espana"--very nice

2. Kids Cooking CD-Rom

3. A brown-white monkey picture frame

4.  Audubon Common Loon with real bird calls--and it does work

And I have added $5 Paypal to this international giveaway!!

So now to the giveaway details.  There is a rafflecopter form below for the U.S. Canada giveaway.  You will need to click here for the international one (there will be another link to it below).  Please enter in the correct form.  If you have any problems, feel free to leave a comment below, and I will do my best to assist you.  Giveaways will end promptly at 9:00 P.M. Pacific time November 7.  Best of wishes to all.  And when you are done here, don't forget to hop on to the other blogs to win some awesome prizes!  

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