Merry Christmas to All.

Merry Christmas to all my readers!   I hope you enjoy a day spent with family, friends, and loved ones.   

Peace on Earth

Gourmet Gift Baskets for the Holidays!

I have previously reviewed gift baskets from GourmetGiftBaskets.com and loved everything about them.   I was lucky enough to once again get to review one for the holidays that would make a perfect gift for parents, out of town relatives, or anyone who likes to snack!   The basket pictured below is the Christmas Gift Basket Classic I received which arrived exactly as shown --wrapped in cellophane, tied with a multi colored raffia ribbon, and snuggled into a great basket that will be nice to keep and reuse.  The basket is approximately 12" long and 10" wide to give you an idea of the size.  Who wouldn't like to receive such a pretty package? 

The items included in the package are:

· Almond Pecan-dy Crunch by Morley Candy Makers - 9.25 oz. - This ultra-luxurious candy crunch is made by covering gourmet popcorn and pecans in a rich, smooth caramel glaze.
· Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies by J&M Foods - 6 oz. - Made with only the finest of natural ingredients, these cookies will satisfy even the most discerning chocoholic.
· Dipping Pretzels by East Shore Specialty Foods - 6 oz. - These extraordinary pretzels are the perfect unsalted snack!
· Robert Rothschild Farm Raspberry Honey Mustard Pretzel Dip - 7.8 oz. - This gourmet raspberry honey mustard dip adds a flavorful zing to pretzels, and goes especially well with the East Shore Specialty Foods Dipping Pretzels that we have included in our Gift Baskets for Christmas.
· Salted Peanuts in Box by Feridie's - 7 oz. – Only the finest peanuts, flavored with salt, these gourmet snacks are just as Mother Nature intended.
· Signature Dark Chocolate Bar by Lake Champlain - 3 oz. - This decadent and complex dark chocolate bar will satisfy the cravings of even the most discerning chocolate lover.
· Buttered Peanut Crunch by Old Dominion Peanut Company - 10 oz. - This flavorful peanut crunch is made with only top of the line gourmet peanuts, brown sugar, and “AA” grade butter. Taste them and you will understand that the best ingredients create the best peanut crunch!
· Metropolitan Trail Mix by GourmetGiftBaskets.com - 4 oz. - Our proprietary blend of nuts and dried fruit is a delicious and surprisingly healthy snack.
· Parmesan Artichoke & Garlic Cheese Biscuits by Salem Baking Company - 1.5 oz. - These crumbly biscuits will melt in your mouth leaving a trail of flavor to be savored.
· Chocolate Covered Cherries by Marich - 2.3 oz. - These indulgent gourmet chocolate covered cherries are one of the favorite snacks in our line of Holiday Gift Baskets.

This is the basket once I opened it and took out some of the items to check out!    We've been slowly snacking out way through the basket, and there's something for everyone.   I'm more of a "savory" soft of snacker so enjoyed the Salted Peanuts which are large sized peanuts and the Parmesan Artichoke Garlic Cheese Biscuits.   I think my favorites are the Dipping Pretzels and the Raspberry Honey Mustard Pretzel Dip.   I told my husband I thought they were like snack crack!   I knew I should stop eating them, but I just couldn't.   The pretzels are fatter than traditional pretzels in a store so dip well and the dip is the best pretzel dip I've ever had....no joke! 

My husband is more of a "sweet" sort of guy so he headed for the Butter Peanut Crunch...yummy...and the Almond Pecan-dy Crunch and the  Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies.   He recommends them all highly.  (Okay.   So I ate a few too.)

If you're looking for an easy to send, yet impressive to receive gift, then one of these baskets can be just the trick you need.   You can pick from baskets like I received, Hanukkah baskets, baskets including wine or champagne (That would be fun!), or baskets featuring chocolates, fruit, or even breakfast items.

There are baskets in different price ranges and can still be delivered in time for Christmas to those far away, or to your own door for a gift you can take with you.    I know I've enjoyed the two baskets I've received and am sure your recipients will too!  Check out GourmetGiftBaskets.com online or their facebook page.

Pottery Barn Teen: 75% off + free ship on laptop bags, laptop sleeves, messenger bags and backpacks!

Pottery Barn Teen has their laptop bags, sleeves, messenger bags and backpacks for 75% off!!!  The sleeves are only $4.99 with free shipping, and the laptop bags are only $9.99 with free shipping.   Great deals and usually Pottery Barn has such great quality items!

Link to sleeves, laptop bags, and messenger bags






 

Link to backpacks
Backpacks orig. $45.50 starting at only $11.99 with free shipping of course!       Assortment of colors and patterns and all of the items can be personalized. 

So get shopping already!

FREE Hardcover book..."Dead Head".

I received an email from Rosemary Harris tonight announcing she's giving away free copies of her book "Dead Head".   To receive it all you have to do is email her at rosemary@rosemaryharris.com and put the words FREE DEAD HEAD in the subject.   Don't forget to put your mailing address in the body of the email.  

I'd hurry on this.   I'm not sure she's ready for the onslaught of requests she'll receive and it does say as long as supplies last .   Enjoy reading!

Get a $4 off coupon for Vicks new Nature Fusion cold and flu medicine.

 Get a $4 off coupon to try Vicks new Nature Fusion Cold and Flu medicine.  Perfect to have on hand for the upcoming winter months.  Sounds yummy with honey as the natural sweetener.  Click below to request a coupon.   Hurry...the coupons are limited.

Vocalpoint.com/BeTheFirstSample

They also have the ability to request a free sample tube of Crest^® Complete Multi-Benefit Whitening + Deep Clean Toothpaste while there.  Enjoy!

$25 Boston Market Gift Card for only $15!

I hope you have a Boston Market near you.   There's a great deal going on now at Save More to get a $25 gift card for only $15.   If you don't know, Save More is another daily deal site similar to Groupon or Living Social.   Just click on this link and it'll take you to a sign up page where you can join and then purchase the gift card.   It's only good through the end of day on Friday, so sign up now! 

Features

• More than 490 locations from coast to coast
• Fresh, home-style meals
• Healthy options available
• Meals for one or the whole family
• Quality ingredients
• Rotisserie chicken, turkey, meatloaf & brisket
• Gourmet sides like garlic dill potatoes, squash casserole & vegetable stuffing

Details

Boston Market codes will be available for purchasers to claim for ninety days following the offer period. If code is not claimed within 90 days following offer period, code will be converted to credit. SaveMore.com referral or sign up credit are not a valid means of purchase for this promotion. Boston Market Gift Card does not expire. Voucher will be available for redemption on 10/29/11. Please allow 10-15 business days for shipping of physical gift card after claimed. Limit one voucher per household.

100 Swagbucks for Joining Today!

Sorry....should have posted this sooner as it ends at the end of day Monday. Anyone joining who joins through this link or by clicking on the banner below and enters the code 5For5 will get an additional 70 swagbucks in addition to the usual 30 you get at signup. So you'll START with 100 swagbucks.

I'm sure you're heard of swagbucks and know that it's a search engine that lets you earn points simply for searching that you can then convert into gift cards or other prizes! I've already earned about $225 in Amazon gift cards this year I'm planning to use for Christmas. Very easy. You can earn points other ways also such as playing quick online games, doing surveys, watching short videos, etc.

If you have any questions you can post here or email me. But for now, you should hurry and sign up before this special code expires!! (just so you know....only certain swagbuck members can give out that code so be sure to only join through the link of someone who was given the code via email....not that they stole elsewhere off the internet).

Free Gooseberry Patch Thanksgiving Cookbook Kindle Edition

Free Gooseberry Patch Thanksgiving Cookbook Kindle Edition

Click on link above.   Enjoy!

Oreo 48 6-packs of Cookies for only $13.53!! Only $.28 per pack.

Oreo Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, 2-Ounce Packages (Pack of 48)

Amazon has a 48 pack of Oreo cookie packs that each contain 6 cookies for only $13.53 with subscribe and ship.   (Four packages that each contain 12 packages with 6 cookies in each)   That's only $.28 per pack!   If you've never done subscribe and ship it's a recurring grocery order that ships your items for free and offers a lower price (additional 15% off) than the usual Amazon price.   If you like the product, you can keep getting it.   If you only want the single shipment, you can cancel once they ship, after your item arrives, or when they send you a notice they'll be sending your next shipment soon.   You WON'T get an unwanted shipment.   They always email you before so you can cancel if you want.

These could be great for lunch if you're a mom who sends unhealthy treats! (And who doesn't occasionally?!?)  They'd also be great for trick or treat candy, for a bribe if your kids are being brats, or your husband for that matter!   Or even for some major PMS attacks.   The individual packages have 6 cookies so you aren't tempted to gobble a whole package.

Just click the link above for some Oreo madness!  Enjoy!

Another Great Way to Earn Swagbucks!

If you're a regular reader of my blog you've heard me talk about swagbucks many times.   I LOVE it!   I've already gotten over $200 in amazon gift cards saved up this year alone to buy Christmas gifts!   If you don't know much about it, you can read one of my previous posts about swagbucks here (sorry...the offer for extra swagbucks has expired), or if you're ready to join, just click on the banner below.  

Each of the next three months they'll be highlighting a different way to earn swagbucks besides the traditional search tool.  This month they're highlighting Special Offers.   Through that function you can earn swagbucks for simply watching short videos, signing up for newsletters on subjects that interest you, searching for comparative prices for things such as car insurance, signing up for Netflix, or many other ways.   You can just search through all the offers that are available and check out only the ones that interest you.   You can quickly rack up some serious swagbucks that way!   Here is the info that swagbucks asked me to share with you:

"For those who enjoy using Swagbucks reward points to get free stuff, there are lots of ways to earn - have you tried Special Offers?

Special Offers gives you a way to rack up Swag Bucks quickly by taking actions ranging fro surveys to free trials to making purchases to liking a Facebook page or simply watching videos. Take the action, get the bucks. It's that simple.

There are plenty of free offers as well as those that reward you for buying something - you have complete control over your Special Offers experience. The Special Offers page has hundreds of offers from recognized brands through a number of different providers, and the Swagbucks Team works hard to ensure that only the most honest and rewarding offers make it to the page.

You can visit the Swagbucks Special Offers page or look for offers on the rotating images in the Swagbucks homepage. From time to time, Team Swagbucks will send you an message to your Swagbucks inbox containing a limited time offer, so check there frequently! If you ever have reason to believe that an offer is not what it promises, please send an email to offeralert@swagbucks.com so their team can take the appropriate actions.

Try it out today!"

Free Sample of Cinnabon Cream of Wheat Cereal.

Free sample of Cinnabon Cream of Wheat instant hot cereal.   Sound yummy to me!  The sample request is in the upper right corner.  Hurry and sign up before they run out! 

Three Free Samples at Walmart! Toothpaste, Tampons, and Sanitary Pads!

I love Walmart samples.   They ALWAYS come, unlike some other free samples, and they come quickly.   Today they have three free samples.   Check them out now as they usually run out in a few days!  They're all still available at the time of this blog posting.

 Aquafresh Toothpaste   

 Playtex Gentle Glide Tampax...choice of two kinds.

 

Poise Hourglass Pads

Movie Review of "Moneyball" with Brad Pitt.

I get invited to a lot of free movie screenings before the movies hit the theaters.   They're always during the week and usually my husband doesn't want to go.  Well I finally drug my husband to one. Last night we saw Moneyball that's coming out this Friday.

My husband is a HUGE baseball fan and so he already knew the story of Billy Beane (Brad Pitt) but I know very little about baseball and had never heard of the guy. Despite that, we both REALLY liked it.

It tells the story of how Beane, a general manager for the Oakland Athletics, couldn't compete in the baseball world because they're a low budget franchise (I forget but $30-40M maybe?) against teams like the Yankees with their $125 budget per year. He met a guy who believed in sabermetrics...a method of quantifying players based on statistics instead of traditional baseball techniques. He decided to try it since he couldn't buy big bucks players so instead looked for "under valued players" and players who got on base often despite other flaws. They did a good job of incorporating the statistical method without making it too complicated of boring.

I'm not a huge Brad Pitt fan, but thought he was great (so did my husband). The other big character was the VERY chubby, VERY nerdy guy he brought in to help him with the statistics and picking players based on it.  Sort of the non-typical baseball guy.   The character is played by Jonah Hill, usually known for comedy, and we both LOVED his character.  I think he played the role perfectly.  There were some other more minor characters played by Robin Wright Penn and Phillip Seymour Hoffman.

Even if you're not a baseball fan or give one hoot about statistics or any of that, it's a great story. Sort of the underdog takes on the world type story. It's rated PG-13 for language, but there's no nudity, sex, drugs, etc. Definitely a good movie for older kids too.

If you see it this weekend, come back and let me know if you enjoyed it!! We give it two thumbs up

Great Time to Join Swagbucks for an Extra 50 Swagbucks!!

I hope you've heard of Swagbucks  by now.    I joined over a year ago and absolutely LOVE it.    If you don't know, it's a search engine that is powered by Google and Ask.com and will reward you with "swagbucks" for doing your routine searching.    You then redeem your "swagbucks" for gift cards or prizes.    I've been getting five Amazon $5 gift cards per month since April 2010.  So that earns me $300 per year in Amazon gift cards I can use to buy gifts, video games, books, etc.    I did quite a bit of my Christmas shopping using my Amazon credit that I'd earned through Swagbucks.   I also have bought other giftcards (such as itunes), actual products, and had money deposited into my paypal account.  

There's a wide variety of way to earn points, from the simple searching, to watching videos (they've recently added some fun food ones) to playing  games.   You can also use their shopping links to earn a percentage back.    I fairly easily earn quite a few swagbucks by doing a variety of the activities as my time allows.

Well if you've not joined yet, I have a special deal for you.    Certain individuals have been given a special swag code we can give away to new people who join through our links.    And I'm one of the lucky people with the code and you're one of the lucky people who can use it!!

Join now through the banner at the top to get the 30 swagbucks everyone gets when they join, but remember to ALSO enter the code  AUGUSTBONUS in the code box for the EXTRA 50 swagbucks I can give you!  That's a total of 80 swagbucks right off the bat.   If you have any problems getting your extra bonus bucks, just contact them through their customer service email, or even email me and I can always get it worked out for you.   The extra 50 swagbucks are only good through the end of the day (Swagbucks time) Friday Aug. 12th.  

So join now and start earning those swagbucks!   I love it and I'm sure you will too!

$25 Gift Card Giveaway!!

Once again as a Pearista, I'm going to introduce you to some of Pear Tree Greetings products, and am offering a giveaway.    This month the giveaway is a great one--$25 to spend on ANY item(s) on their site!!   Here's just a few of the items you can get.

I love these thank you notes.    I think thank you notes also make great teacher gifts or Christmas gifts.  You can personalize them with your monogram and they also carry matching address labels. 

It's never to early to start thinking about getting photo Christmas cards.    Hopefully you're more organized than me and can order some soon!   These also have matching address labels and Christmas letter inserts available.  

Whatever your stationery needs are, Pear Tree can satisfy them.   They carry birthday party and wedding invitations, other holiday cards (Halloween will be here soon!), and so many other products.    Go check them out!

WIN IT: 

Pear Tree Greeting has offered one of my readers  $25 gift card (ecard) to use on any item(s) on their site.

Mandatory Entry:

Go to the Pear Tree site and tell me one thing you'll order (the item name...not just thank you notes for example).

Extra Entries:  
1)  Follow me on GFC  

2)  Sign up for my email newsletter in the upper right side bar and make sure to verify the link in the email you'll receive   (2 entries so leave 2 comments)
3)  Enter any other open giveaway.
4) "Like" me on my BRAND NEW Pammie in Jammies facebook page.    Two credits so leave two entries. 

5) Like Pear Tree on facebook and tell them Pammie in Jammies sent you! 
6)  Join swagbucks through the referral link on this post and get 5 extra entries in this giveaway.  You must be an active member of swagbucks at the end of the giveaway for these entries to count.  Make sure to leave 5 separate entries.  If you join by the end of day Aug. 12th, you'll get an EXTRA 50 swagbucks.   After Aug. 12th, you'll get the usual sign up bonus.  


RULES:
Giveaway begins now and ends Saturday August 13th at 10PM EST.   Must be 18 or older to enter and must reside in the US. Winner will be selected with random.org and will be notified by email.   Winner must respond by within 48 hours  or a new winner will be selected.  Prize will be mailed from the sponsor.



 

Disclosure:   I received no products to review for this post.    I'm merely offering the giveaway as a treat to my readers.       My post is my own and my honest opinion and not influenced in any way by the sponsor. .

Get a Coupon for a Free Fresh Express Salad.

For those of you that are already Vocalpoint members, click the link below to sign up for your coupon for the free salad.   Hurry!   The coupons always go fast.     If you're not already a member, you'll need to sign up first.    Vocalpoint often offers some great free items to sample, so sign up now!!
Sign up at vocalpoint for free samples

Two Free Museum Admissions.....Lots of Museums in All States to Choose From!

Free Ticket for Two

To receive your free Museum Day Ticket for two people only, please enter your information into the fields on the form provided at the link below. Your Ticket will be emailed to you after you submit your information. You must print your ticket and present it to receive your free admission.    It's sponsored by Smithsonian, but there are multiple museums available in every state (not just Smithsonian related ones) and you can select which museum you want to get your tickets for. 

 Free Museum Admissions info.

Pear Tree Notelettes--Review and Giveaway of 24 Notelettes

As a Pear Tree Pearista, I'm once again able to introduce you to a new product they carry....The Notelettes!    I think they'd be PERFECT to use as little cards to stick on gifts.    The ones shown on the left can even be personalized with your initial.   Just write happy birthday or whatever on the inside and then attach it to the gift.   

They're small cards that are only business card sized, so perfect to include in lunch boxes or stick in your husband's suitcase when he's traveling.   Wouldn't these little heart notes that say "I LOVE YOU" with the cutout heart be just perfect for that!   Such an easy way to make your family feel special and loved.  

You can also do photo notelettes.    So many choices!   

One lucky reader of Pammie in Jammies is going to win their own choice of the 14 designed Notelettes.    Think of all the fun things you can do with these. 

WIN IT: 

Pear Tree Greeting has offered one of my readers 24 Notelettes...some of which can be personalized with photos or initials, etc.  

Mandatory Entry:

What would these little Notelettes for?    Give me some ideas!   Or tell me which of the 14 styles you would select for yourself?    Give the Pear Tree name and not just one of the ones shown above.  (i.e. go to the site!)

Extra Entries:  
1)  Follow me on GFC  (2 entries so leave 2 comments) 

2)  Sign up for my email newsletter in the upper right side bar and make sure to verify the link in the email you'll receive   (2 entries so leave 2 comments)
3)  Enter any other open giveaway.
4) "Like" me on my BRAND NEW Pammie in Jammies facebook page.    Two credits so leave two entries. 

5) Like Pear Tree on facebook and tell them Pammie in Jammies sent you! 
6)  Join swagbucks through the referral link on this post and get 5 extra entries in this giveaway.  You must be an active member of swagbucks at the end of the giveaway for these entries to count.  Make sure to leave 5 separate entries.

RULES:
Giveaway begins now and ends Wed July 6th at 10PM EST.   Must be 18 or older to enter and must reside in the US. Winner will be selected with random.org and will be notified by email.   Winner must respond by within 48 hours  or a new winner will be selected.  Prize will be mailed from the sponsor.



 

Disclosure:   I received no products to review for this post.    I'm merely offering the giveaway as a treat to my readers.       My post is my own and my honest opinion and not influenced in any way by the sponsor. .

Get a FREE Collage Photo at Walgreen's

Walgreen's Collage Photo Print   for FREE when you use the coupon code 1FREEBIE when you check out.     Must pick up in store.    Expires June 18!

Available in 4x6, 5x7, and 8x10 sizes Printed on photo paper, available with a glossy or matte finish Include up to 20 photos and choose your background color Add an optional title either above or below your photos

These would make great gifts for dad or grandpa for Father's Day.   Now to just decide which photos to pick...hmmmm.....

It's BACK! Get a $20 Gift Code to Old Navy for only $10!

 Buy Your Old Navy Groupon Now!!

The Fine Print

• Expires Jul 30, 2011
• Limit 1 per person. Groupon purchase may take up to 48 hours to process. Valid on purchase of $20 or more until 7/30/2011 at Old Navy Stores only. Product restrictions apply. One time use in US only. Not transferable. Not valid for cash/cash equivalent. Not combinable with other offers. Good for $20 of merchandise ($10 Paid For value plus $10 Discount Offer value). Discount Offer value expires 7/30/2011. $10 Paid For value does not expire. 

If you're not already a member of Groupon, click here to join.

FREE 5-Pack of Sharpie Highlighters at Office Max!

FREE 5-pack of Sharpie Generation Accent Highlighters!   You'll need a coupon either from your Sunday newspaper, printed out from their site, or they may have fliers in store.   Enjoy!!

Seven FREE Issues of Parents Magazine

Get 7 free issues of Parents Magazine by filling out a simple form.   Only required info is name and mailing address.    Enjoy for yourself or send to a friend or relative!

Diet Pepsi or Pepsi 12 packs for only $.99 Wednesday only!!

I just got this in an email from CVS.    What a deal! 

  
Details:
*Visit the ExtraCare Coupon Center 6/15/11 at store. Scan your card before you shop to get offer with full details and printable coupon. Available in all stores except NY and CT. See 6/12 weekly ad for full sale details and limitations on Pepsi and Diet Pepsi.

Only $10 for a $20 Old Navy Gift Card....Good on Sale Items Too!

Click here for more info!!

Heads up!!   This hasn't started yet, but will on Thursday, so check it out.    Groupon is running a one day deal where you can buy an Old Navy gift card worth $20 for only $10!!   Half price Old Navy and it's good on sale items also.

The Fine Print

• Expires Jul 30, 2011
• Limit 1 per person. Purchase of Groupon may take up to 48 hours to process. Valid on purchase of $20 or more from 6/2 to 7/30/2011 at Old Navy Stores only. Product restrictions apply. One time use in US only. Not transferable. Not valid for cash or cash equivalent. Good for $20 of merchandise ($10 Paid For value plus $10 Discount Offer value). Discount Offer value expires 7/30/2011. $10 Paid For value does not expire.

FREE Kids Stationery Set!! Sign up Now!

Use these six cards to inspire your children to practice their handwriting, and keep in touch with loved ones both near and far.  All you have to do is sign up for Pear Tree email list, enter your mailing info, and you do NOT have to enter any billing information.   

Offer ends when promotional item runs out or 05/23/2011 at 11:59 CST, whichever occurs first.   Limit one pack per person.

24 Free Personalized Party Invitations Giveaway from Pear Tree Greetings

As a Pearista for Pear Tree Greetings I get to introduce you to their products.    This month they're showcasing their new party invitations and one lucky reader will get 24 free individualized invitations!!

Classic Timeline--Anniversary Photo Invitations

I love these anniversary invitations that you can individualize with multiple pictures that tell a story of a couples path through life together. Just imagine...dating pictures, engagement pictures, wedding pictures, birth of children, and on through life.    

 

Wet 'N Wild Watermelon--Summer Party Invitations

Or how about these cute watermelon shaped invitations perfect for a summer party, picnic or family reunion!   

WIN IT: 

Pear Tree Greeting has offered one of my readers 24 Personalized Party Invitations.

  

Mandatory Entry:

What is you favorite party to throw?   Or what party do you have coming up this summer you could use these invitations for?

Extra Entries:  
1)  Follow me on GFC  (2 entries so leave 2 comments) 

2)  Sign up for my email newsletter in the upper right side bar and make sure to verify the link in the email you'll receive   (2 entries so leave 2 comments)
3)  Enter any other open giveaway.
4) "Like" me on my BRAND NEW Pammie in Jammies facebook page.    Two credits so leave two entries. 

5) Like Pear Tree on facebook and tell them Pammie in Jammies sent you! 
6)  Join swagbucks through the referral link on this post and get 5 extra entries in this giveaway.  You must be an active member of swagbucks at the end of the giveaway for these entries to count.  Make sure to leave 5 separate entries.


RULES:
Giveaway begins now and ends Sunday June 5th at 10PM EST.   Must be 18 or older to enter and must reside in the US. Winner will be selected with random.org and will be notified by email.   Winner must respond by within 48 hours  or a new winner will be selected.  Prize will be mailed from the sponsor.



 

Disclosure:   I received no products to review for this post.    I'm merely offering the giveaway as a treat to my readers.       My post is my own and my honest opinion and not influenced in any way by the sponsor. .

$26 for 8 Regular Sized Quizno Subs (punch card). Value up to $52

$26 for a Punch Card for Eight Regular-Size Subs at One Quiznos Location of Your Choice (Up to $51.92 Value)

Multiple Locations

The Fine Print

• Expires Jul 4, 2011
• Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 additional as a gift. Not valid until 5/20/11. Must exchange Groupon for punch card by 7/4/11, punch card does not expire. Punch card valid only at location purchased.

Click HERE to access the deal.

Nine Winners! Were You One?

Congratulations to these 9 winners!   I've emailed the winners, so check your inbox.  

Country Bob's Gift Pack:
BethElderton said... 33 #2 I voted for your awesome kid

Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce 2 bottles (3 winners):
kakihara said... 103 voted for your son (I was vote 41) hope he wins!!

EmmaPeel said... 90 I voted for your son #3

kolpin said... 57 gfc follower

Kim & Scott's Gourmet Pretzels:
abitnerdy said... 66 i follow via GFC

Pear Tree  Greetings $20 e-gift code:
Super Blogger Girl! said... 19 I gfc follow

Peeled Snacks Organic Fruit Pouch Sampler:
Gianna said... 67 I'm a GFC follower. 

Funky Monkey Dried Fruit Snacks:
dvice12 said... 46 I can get them at Whole Foods near me

Skintactix Suncreen:
Bakersdozen said... 7 Email subscriber.

It's My One Year Blogiversary (Is that a word?) and I'm Having a Party!

Yes, I started out a year ago extremely computer illiterate and wondering if anyone would ever come and visit.   Now a year later I'm STILL mostly computer illiterate LOL but I'm grateful people have shown up anyway!

A few of my favorite sponsors from the last year were generous enough to offer items for my blogiversary party.    Please visit these posts to enter new contests sponsored by each one and also the original posts I did on their products!

Country Bob's Gift Pack  --Ends May 10th

ALSO Country Bob's 3 Winners of 2 Bottle Each of All Purpose Sauce--May 10th

Original Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce Review and Giveaway

Peeled Snacks Organic Fruit Pouch Sampler --Ends May 10th

Original Peeled Snack Organic Fruit Picks Variety Pack  Review and Giveaway

Funky Monkey Dried Fruit Snack (7 bags)--Ends May 10th

Original Funky Monkey Review and Giveaway

Skintactix Titanium Dioxide SPF 30 sunscreen--Ends May 10th

Original Skintactix Acne Treatment Review and GIveaway

Thanks so much to all the sponsors for helping me give gifts to my readers to celebrate my blogiversary!!

Get a Five Piece Stationery Set for $1--- Includes Free Shipping!

A great deal for yourself or as a gift for others.    

Click on the photo to check it out!

Funky Monkey Dried Fruit Snacks "Fruit that Crunches": Review and GIveaway

I'm celebrating the first year anniversary of my blog, and am happy that Funky Monkey offered to help me celebrate by offering another giveaway.   In  August 2010 I did a review of their dried fruit snacks!   You can read my previous  review here of the Funky Monkey Snacks.  Each ounce of Funky Monkey contains three servings of fruit, providing a snack that is delicious, healthy and convenient.

 Once again I gathered my family to help me taste test the snacks.    Since we'd already reviewed them before we knew we were in for a treat!   We sampled all seven flavors of Funky Monkey Snacks--Applemon, Bananamon, Carnaval Mix, JiveALime, Mango OJ, Pink Pineapple, and Purple Funk.  We liked them all and quickly gobbled them up.  My two favorite were JiveALime and Pink Pineapple because I prefer the tart ones.   The overall favorite of everyone was the Carnaval Mix.  

Funky Monkey Snacks are a line of freeze-dried fruit that are 100% natural, 100% real fruit, and 100% delicious – with three servings of fruit in each 1oz bag!  Our “fruit that crunches” provides the ultimate snack, fusing the great taste, smell, and nutritional goodness of fresh fruit with the crunch and convenience of conventional snacks.  Here are some additional Funky Monkey highlights:

•       Funky Monkey Snacks have no added colors, flavors, sugars, or preservatives

•       Our special, proprietary manufacturing process provides for a crunchier texture vs. conventional freeze-drying techniques

•       We use full slices and pieces (not dices) of delicious, fresh fruit
•       Funky Monkey is made in Brazil using tropical fruits at the peak of freshness

•       Our products are gluten-free and are certified Kosher

•       One of our 7 flavors, Purple Funk, also includes açai, a berry from the Amazon that is viewed as the newest superfood

You can check out the Funky Monkey website and view the flavors.
To check for them locally in stores click HERE
Check them out on Twitter .   They have lots of giveaways and contests there.
Sign up for their newsletter HERE 

WIN IT: 

Funky Monkey has offered one of my readers a prize of one bag each of all 7 flavors of Funky Monkey Snacks.

Mandatory Entry:

Do either one of the following:

1)  Sign up for the Funky Monkey newsletter   OR

2)  Use the link here to find them locally then tell me where you can buy them.

Extra Entries:

1)  Read about my son in a college scholarship contest.    Here's the link to my son's entry if you'd like to vote for him.    (5 entries so leave 5 comments!!!)   Grad Contest

2)  Follow me on GFC 

3)  Sign up for my email newsletter in the upper right side bar and make sure to verify the link in the email you'll receive 

4)  Enter any other open giveaway.   1 entry for each you enter.

5)  Join swagbucks through the referral link on this post and get 5 extra entries in this giveaway.  You must be an active member of swagbucks at the end of the giveaway for these entries to count.  Make sure to leave 5 separate entries.
6) "Like" me on my BRAND NEW Pammie in Jammies facebook page.    Two entries so leave two credits.   

 
RULES:
Giveaway begins now and ends May 10th at 10PM EST.   Must be 18 or older to enter and must reside in the US. Winner will be selected with random.org and will be notified by email.   Winner must respond  within 48 hours  or a new winner will be selected.  Prize will be mailed from the sponsor.


 

Disclosure:   I received samples of the Funky Monkey snack to allow me to review the products.      My post is my own and my honest opinion and not influenced in any way by the sponsor.