» Giveaway http://www.mommytopics.com Fri, 06 May 2011 06:39:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Christmas in July and Winner of the Surfer Dudette Giveaway http://www.mommytopics.com/shopping/christmas-in-july-and-winner-of-the-surfer-dudette-giveaway http://www.mommytopics.com/shopping/christmas-in-july-and-winner-of-the-surfer-dudette-giveaway#comments Wed, 21 Jul 2010 06:54:52 +0000 admin http://www.mommytopics.com/?p=254

There is going to be a lot of “Christmas in July” buzz amongst the blogs, starting next week.

Mom’s are gearing up to share and collect ideas for decorating, recipes, gifts, and crafts, NOW, so that when the busy holiday season strikes, their entertaining arsenals are full and ready for action.

Now is also a great time to purchase gifts you can sock away until December, and have on hand, ready to give to the ones you love.

Surfer Dudette’s online ETSY store is a great place to stop by and pick up incredibly unique accessories, you can’t get anywhere else. All of her handmade, one-of-a-kind pieces, would make any woman or girl feel beautiful, feminine, and loved.

And for one of my lucky readers, today truly is like Christmas in July because she has won the Surfer Dudette Necklace GIVEAWAY!

Drum roll please…..

And now…

The randomly drawn winner of the Surfer Dudette Necklace Giveaway is…

Comment #4 – Cindi Washam

“I really like the rust flower brooch. Beautiful!”

Congratulations Cindi, and thank you so much to everyone who entered and left great feedback on your favorite pieces in the comments!

Thank you also to everyone who visited Surfer Dudette’s ETSY store. Remember that when you shop there you are supporting the efforts of a hard working Mompreneur. If you haven’t browsed her site in a couple weeks, she’s added some new items you may not have seen, like this:

Love Me By the Seashore Necklace by Surfer Dudette

Gorgeous right?!

So…

Merry Christmas in July, and head on over to Surfer Dudette’s online store and get some Christmas shopping done before the holiday rush. You’ll be so glad you did!

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]]> http://www.mommytopics.com/shopping/christmas-in-july-and-winner-of-the-surfer-dudette-giveaway/feed 1 Surfer Dudette’s Giveaway – Handmade Accessories – ends 7/19 10pm PST http://www.mommytopics.com/shopping/surfer-dudettes-giveaway-handmade-jewelry http://www.mommytopics.com/shopping/surfer-dudettes-giveaway-handmade-jewelry#comments Wed, 07 Jul 2010 02:29:33 +0000 admin http://www.mommytopics.com/?p=240

I love supporting creative Mompreneurs!

This is Jessica. She’s a wife, Stay-at-home-Mom, Homemaker, Blogger, and among many other things, the creative hands and mind behind the beautiful accessories at Surfer Dudette’s Spot on Etsy.

Her creations are handmade, customizable, and beautifully feminine.

Like this…

Feel beautiful with a flower in your hair. Perfect for adults and children alike. Completely hand sewn onto a silver clip. Has a little bit of glue for reinforcement and can be ordered in different colors.

And this…

This romantic bracelet is completely hand sewn. Just tie the ribbon in a bow around your wrist and add some charm to your outfit.

And this…

I love this piece. It’s totally unique, super stylish, a little bit edgy, and still perfectly feminine.

And this one.

This beautiful one of kind necklace is sweet and sultry.

The ribbon ties in a bow and runs down your back for a dramatic effect.

And… if you love it too, then you’ve stumbled upon the right post, because Surfer Dudette is generously giving this one away to one lucky winner!

All you have to do to enter this giveaway is visit Surfer Dudette’s shop on etsy, and then come back here and tell me your favorite piece from her collection.

It’s as simple as that.

And as a bonus, Surfer Dudette is offering a special bonus to ALL MommyTopics.com readers…

When you make a purchase at Surfer Dudette’s etsy shop in the month of July 2010, simply mention that you saw her on MommyTopics.com and receive one of these hand made flower clips with your order, absolutely FREE. (Colors and fabric may vary)

So what are you waiting for?… Start shopping!!!

And, after you’ve shopped around on Surfer Dudette’s site, don’t forget to come back here and leave a comment about your favorite items, for a chance to win that awesome necklace.

- This giveaway is open to all residents in the USA and Canada.

- Please only one comment per person.

- You may leave a comment between Tuesday, July 7, 2010 and Monday, July 19, 2010 at 10PM, PST to be eligible to win.

- One winner will be randomly selected and announced here on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 10AM PST.

Jessica can also be found blogging about her life at Stay At Home Mommy Saga.

Linked to: Blue Cricket Designs, The Boardwalk Bragfest, Show Us What You’re Workin’ With, Look What I Made, Make It Yours, Whatever Goes Wednesday, Fireflies and Jello, Thrifty Thursday, Beyond the Picket Fence, Things I Love Thursday, Strut Your Stuff Thursday, Make It Wear It, I’m Lovin’ It Fridays, Frugalicious Friday, Look At Me Party, Check Me Out Saturday, Weekend Wrap Up, Craft Schooling Sunday, Toot Your Horn Tuesday, New Nostalgia, Tip Me Tuesday

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]]> http://www.mommytopics.com/shopping/surfer-dudettes-giveaway-handmade-jewelry/feed 44 Winner of the MommyTopics Online Store Amazon Gift Card Giveaway http://www.mommytopics.com/shopping/winner-of-the-mommytopics-online-store-amazon-gift-card-giveaway http://www.mommytopics.com/shopping/winner-of-the-mommytopics-online-store-amazon-gift-card-giveaway#comments Fri, 02 Apr 2010 08:35:30 +0000 admin http://www.mommytopics.com/?p=170

Thank you so much to everyone who visited my Amazon Store, and a double thank you to those of you who made purchases.

I need to make 20  more sales to be bumped up into the next commission bracket through the Amazon Associates program.

Take a peek today if you have some time. I’ve added several new items to most of the categories.

I’ve also been so inspired by the warmth of Spring, I can hardly wait for summer, so I’ve created a “Summer Fun” category full of great items for families to use as the days get warmer.

Okay… the part you’ve all been waiting for…

And the winner of the $50 Amazon Gift Card is….

MessyMommy: Submitted on 2010/03/09 at 7:42pm - “I would love the Bringing Up Girls book! I have Bringing Up Boys and love it!”

Congratulations Messy Mommy!!! Send an email to me at giveaways@mommytopics.com.

Happy Easter everyone!

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]]> http://www.mommytopics.com/shopping/winner-of-the-mommytopics-online-store-amazon-gift-card-giveaway/feed 0 MommyTopics Store – Grand Opening and $50 Giveaway http://www.mommytopics.com/confessions/mommytopics-online-store-grand-opening-and-giveaway http://www.mommytopics.com/confessions/mommytopics-online-store-grand-opening-and-giveaway#comments Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:50:18 +0000 admin http://www.mommytopics.com/?p=155

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This week I’m launching the opening of my new Online MommyTopics.com Amazon store.

And in honor of this grand opening I’m giving away a $50 Amazon Gift Card… no purchase necessary.

But first… Did you know that when you make a purchase through my Amazon store or the links on my site, I receive a commission? Ads and this new store help me to turn my blogging hobby into a profitable venture for this Stay-At-Home, Home-Schooling-Mom.

So, if you’re going to purchase books and products online anyway, why not do it through me and make a contribution to my little family? It will cost you the same and it will really help us out.

Now onto the Giveaway…

All you have to do to be eligible to win this Amazon gift card is check out my store and leave a comment on this post about an item you liked or found interesting, or an item you didn’t find, but think should be added.

Simple as that!

One entry per person please. All entries must be in by 10pm pacific time, on March 31, 2010. One winner will be randomly selected and announced on Friday, April 2, 2010 by 10am.

Once confirmation emails have been exchanged between MommyTopics.com and the winner, the $50 Amazon gift card will be delivered immediately through email.

And remember… anytime you make a purchase through the MommyTopics Amazon store, you’ll be sending a commission my way. And if you don’t find anything you’re interested in today, come on back another time as I will be adding exciting new items regularly.

I really appreciate your support!

Click here to start shopping. There is also a tab titled “Store” at the top of this website next to, “Home” “About” and “Contact.”

Happy Shopping, and Happy Commenting!!! I can’t wait to see who wins the $50!

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]]> http://www.mommytopics.com/confessions/mommytopics-online-store-grand-opening-and-giveaway/feed 322 The Spice Merchants GIVEAWAY http://www.mommytopics.com/food/the-spice-merchant-giveaway http://www.mommytopics.com/food/the-spice-merchant-giveaway#comments Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:02:27 +0000 admin http://www.mommytopics.com/?p=96

An hour north of San Diego, California, surrounded by mountain ranges in a quaint little valley, is the pituresque shopping and dining delight of Old Town Temecula.

I first started visiting Old Town Temecula as a very young girl. Twice a month my parents would take my brother and I to visit our grandparents in Ontario, California. One of my favorite things about making the trip from San Diego was stopping in Old Town Temecula on our way and getting an ice cream cone from the Corner Deli. That particular shop closed down years ago, but Old Town Temecula has continued to grow and develop into a popular Southern California destination.

Old Town is a wonderful place to visit for unique shopping, fine dining, and a quaint small town atmosphere reminiscent of the Old West. Some of the fabulous vendors include: The Temecula Olive Oil Company, the Rancho Fruit Market, The Farmer’s Wife Gifts, Cafe Bravo Coffee House, The Gambling Cowboy’s Chophouse and Saloon, the Dog House Hot Dogs, Sweet Lumpy’s Western BBQ, Saturday morning Farmer’s Market made up of locally grown produce and products, several antique stores, the Temecula Cheese Company, Cactus Flower Apparel, Rosa’s Cantina Mexican Food, The Rootbeer shop,  Palumbo’s Italian Bistro, the Swing Inn Cafe, The Edge Fine Dining Restaurant, and among many, many more vendors, one of my personal favorites… the Spice Merchants.

This is one of my favorite places to shop. Every time I visit I always find something new and amazing!

At the Spice Merchant you have a chance to experience a sensory journey through the spices of the world!

Over 350 fresh, high quality spices, herbs, and blends.

A variety of rices from around the world.

Here is a perfect example of the inspiring ingredients you’ll find that you never even knew existed.

At least, I never knew green bamboo rice existed.

Unique gifts including unusual utensils, spice racks, grinders, mortar and pestles.

A variety of honey.

I bet you never thought about Honeys having different flavors based on the different flowers bees who make them, retrieve pollen from.

Orange Blossom Honey, Clover Honey, Mountain Sage Honey, and by golly out here in good ol’ California we even have Avocado Blossom Honey.

Who knew?

Not me… that’s who… er… not knew…. I mean….

Never mind!

A wonderful assortment of loose-leaf teas and accessories.

And beautiful gift boxes for all occasions.

And speaking of gift boxes…

The generous Spice Merchants are offering this great gift box, to one of YOU!

Let’s see what’s inside shall we?

Oooooooh! Aaaaaaaah!

Want to see more?

I knew you would.

Now let’s take an even closer look.

This is a bottle of Tahitian Vanilla extract. I used some (not out of this bottle… I have my own Baker’s Gift Box) in my Christmas sugar cookies, and it was wonderful. You might think Vanilla is Vanilla is Vanilla, but you are mistaken. This Vanilla tastes and smells wonderful. It makes you sit up and take notice.

Yum, yum, yummy!

You also get a bottle of Dutched Cocoa and Allspice. I’ve been experimenting with these two in a recipe for New Year’s. I can’t give you the details now, but it’s gonna be GOOD.

This is Vietnamese Cinnamon. It’s much stronger than most… perhaps all… cinnamons you’ve dealt with before. This bottle will last you quite a while and the taste and smell is wonderful.

And last, but CERTAINLY not least is this magical stuff.

Cinnamon Sugar.

It’s pure cane sugar in a raw crystal form that has been infused with cinnamon flavor. Just imagine this sprinkled on whipped creme in your coffee, gracing the surfaces of Snicker-doodle cookies, or beautifying the top of an apple pie, crumble, or crisp.

Flavored sugars are one of the most inspiring things I’ve seen at the Spice Merchants.

Cinnamon Sugar, Lemon Sugar, Lime Sugar…

Raspberry Sugar – recommended for sprinkling on cookies, cupcakes, and cakes. Also can be used to coat the rim of a glass of lemonade or other beverage. Try mixing some into a green salad with Raspberry Balsamic Vinegar Dressing.

Hello! Are those awesome ideas?

And check out this one…

Sweet Onion Cane Sugar – I knew I had to have this the moment I laid eyes on it. I love savory with sweet dishes and this one opens up a whole new realm of possibilities. Some of it’s suggested uses are to sprinkle it on buttered popcorn, cooked asparagus, or grilled prawns.

Now these last two lovely sugars – raspberry and onion – are not part of the giveaway. But… don’t worry your pretty little head.

Anything mentioned in this post that has caught your attention can still be yours.

Just call the Spice Merchants and place an order – Mon – Sat 10am – 5pm and on Sunday until 4pm: 951 587 2223

Mention that you saw the Spice Merchants on MommyTopics.com and get a 10% discount on your order when you call or stop in!

You can also view available products at www.spicemerchants.biz, then make the call to place your order from the Old Town Temecula, California Store.

They love it when people call and place orders… really… they do. They are waiting for your call.

The Spice Merchants products make fantastic Christmas presents and of course will add flavor and flair to any of your holiday dishes.

Now… back to the GIVEAWAY.

All this can be yours.

All you have to do is place a comment at the bottom of this post telling me how your Christmas shopping and gift wrapping is going. Inquiring minds want to know… Have you been done with all of it for weeks and is it all neatly placed beneath the tree? Are you still in need of some last minute gifts? Are you like me and haven’t even started yet? Are you completely stuck wondering what to buy for that one person who already has everything? Or, are you someone who doesn’t purchase Christmas gifts… if so, tell me what you’ve been doing with yourself lately, instead! :)

This GIVEAWAY is open to all U.S. residents and runs now through Thursday, December 17 at 9pm Pacific Standard Time.

Only one comment per person please.

One winner will be chosen randomly and announced in the GIVEAWAYS section of this blog on Friday, December 18, 2009 at 10am. Please check back then to see if you won and to exchange information so I can get this lovely Gift Box to you before Christmas.

Happy Commenting! And shopping… and baking…. and wrapping… and shipping…. and…. all the craziness that is your life during this wondrous holiday season!

Happy, happy, happiness to you!

And by the way….

If you can make it to Old Town Temecula this weekend you wont be disappointed!

Outdoor Ice Skating in the New Town Square begins this Friday the 18th and runs through Dec 31. The whole street is decorated in Christmas Cheer and when the sun goes down, Old Town is all aglow with Christmas lights everywhere. Take a horse drawn carriage ride, enjoy the music of strolling Dickens Carolers, Visit Santa’s Cottage and take a family picture, shop till you drop, and enjoy dinner out… in Old Town Temecula!

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I loved seeing what everyone is looking forward to eating this Thanksgiving.

Personally I have to agree with Cindi… I’m really looking forward to the Yams with brown sugar and Marshmallows. I just discovered how good those are about three years ago and I’ve looked forward to them every year since.

I loved the idea Katie offered about making Pumpkin Pie with Eggnog instead of condensed milk.  That sounds delicious! I’m going to have to try that some time.

Marissa has a good point about looking forward to the leftovers. Seriously. Eating leftovers for lunch and dinner over the following weekend is just as much fun as eating all of it the first time on Thanksgiving.

Man! Just talking  about all of this is making me hungry and getting me excited for next week.

By the way… as you prepare for your Turkey Feast, make sure to check out my new post about Turkey Cupcakes. Also, if you’re looking for a yummy new drink to serve this year try my recipe for Coffee Punch.

I was quite impressed by Dan’s comment regarding a Roasted Pork loin with Balsamic Fig Reduction. I’ve never tried anything like that, but it sounds fantastic! It also sounds like Dan may be quite the chef.

Lisa mentioned cranberry sauce, a couple people talked about turkey, and a few mentioned the stuffing… in fact I think our winner mentioned stuffing.

“My favorite has to be the stuffing. I love the tradition recipe but my mom always makes a new recipe too. And I especially like it as left overs on a turkey sandwich. Now I am getting hungry!

Congratulations the Winner – Comment #2 Annie

Send an email to giveaways@mommytopics.com for instructions on claiming your prize!

Thanks to everyone who commented.

There will be several more giveaways leading up to Christmas, so check back often and tell your friends.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

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]]> http://www.mommytopics.com/shopping/giveaways/and-the-winner-of-the-williams-sonoma-giveaway-is/feed 0 Williams-Sonoma Giveaway! http://www.mommytopics.com/shopping/williams-sonoma-giveaway http://www.mommytopics.com/shopping/williams-sonoma-giveaway#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:08:26 +0000 admin http://www.mommytopics.com/?p=59

Thanksgiving and Christmas are rapidly approaching and I’ve got a recommendation and a GIVEAWAY item that will add some beauty, function, and style to all of your Holiday gatherings.

This is a beautiful glass cake stand from Williams-Sonoma.

Don’t you just LOVE Williams-Sonoma?

I can’t get enough of their stuff.  It’s all beautiful and brilliant.  I often find really unique gifts there, which are so hard to give away because I always want them for myself.

I’m working on this problem with selfishness, but until I get it all worked out I usually buy two of everything.  One to give away, and one to keep.

Here is my own fabulous Williams-Sonoma cake plate with some Thanksgiving Cupcakes and cookie place cards.

Later this month I’ll share with you my adventures creating these cupcakes and how you can make your own.

This cake stand is  classically beautiful, completely affordable, and… it has an AMAZING secret.

This cake stand is a Double-Agent!

Yep!  You just flip the base upside down, flip the lid upside down, put them together and viola!

You have yourself a punch bowl.

Or fruit bowl.  Or candy bowl.

Or elegant popcorn bowl.

Or floating candle bowl.

Or husband’s favorite cereal bowl… I would probably discourage that one.

Mostly it’s a punch bowl. Check out this great recipe for Coffee Punch.

If you have a smaller kitchen, not having to store both a cake stand and a punch bowl as two separate items is so helpful.

If you have a large kitchen, like the kind I dream about at night before I fall asleep, this is such a classic beautiful item to always have on display holding treats as a plate, or fruit as a bowl.

This would make a wonderful Christmas gift for mothers, grandmothers, sisters, aunts, friends… anyone who likes to bake and/or hostess.

It is fantastic quality, as all Williams-Sonoma products are, and the best part….

It sells for only $30.00.

That is a great price for such a beautiful gift that will never look outdated, will always be useful, and every time it’s used will make it’s recipient think about Wonderful YOU!

Brownie storage for them. Brownie points for you!

Speaking of foods that make my mouth water… let’s get to the GIVEAWAY!

I’m giving away ONE of these Williams-Sonoma cake plate/ punch bowl double-agents.

And No!

I’m not giving you mine.  Remember my selfishness problem? One for me to keep, and one to giveaway… that’s how I roll.

So here’s the deal…. The GIVEAWAY starts now and will run for one week, until Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 8pm pacific time.

Now here is where the delicious foods come in…

All you have to do to enter is leave a comment on this post telling me what Thanksgiving food item you are looking forward to the most this year.  Is it the mashed potatoes? Does your aunt make the best pumpkin pie? Are you planning on trying a new recipe? Is your mouth watering just thinking about it?  I want to know!

Only one post per person please.

And a note to friends and family… you can enter too! My site… my rules.  I promise I wont play favorites… The winner will absolutely be chosen randomly.

Anyone from anywhere can enter, but this item can only be shipped to an address in the United States including Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. territories.  If you live outside of the U.S. and would love to send this gift to a U.S. friend or relative you may enter to win and submit that U.S. address when you claim your prize.

The winner will be posted Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 9:00 a.m.  Make sure to come back and check the site that morning to see if you won so I can ship this beauty and get it to your destination in time for Thanksgiving.

Happy commenting!  I can’t wait to see what kinds of things everyone is salivating over.

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