Gourmet Gift Baskets ~ Brownies Sampler

April 6, 2012 By 48 Comments

Gourmet Gift Baskets offers delicious gift baskets for every occasion.  It’s impossible to visit their site without wanting to try at least one of everything!  I recently had the chance to sample some of their sweet baked goods available in their mouth-watering Brownie Sampler.

Six different types of brownies come in this gourmet gift option:

Belgian Chocolate Chunk

 White Chocolate Macadamia Blonde

Butterscotch Blonde

Cheesecake

Peanut Butter

Fudge Walnut 

Let me tell you, these brownies are so yummy!  My favorite, the Cheesecake brownie, is the perfect melding of cheesecake and brownie goodness.  Along with the other five sensational flavor varieties, the Brownie Sampler is sure to please any crowd.  If you are looking for a unique gift idea, especially for the people who are hard to shop for and/or seem to “have everything,” you should visit Gourmet Gift Baskets and check out their award-winning selection.

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GIVEAWAY TIME!

Gourmet Gift Baskets would like to give one lucky winner a custom package with one of each brownie from the Brownie Sampler.  This giveaway is only open to residents of the Lower 48 states because of the perishable nature of the baked goods. Giveaway ends on April 22 at 11:59pm EST.  Please use the Rafflecopter entry form to enter to win: [Read more...]


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Chicken Soup For the Soul | Food and Love #foodies

February 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Chicken Soup for the Soul has just the book for the Foodies of the world. Food and Love: 101 Stories Celebrating Special Times with Family and Friends…and Recipes Too! will warm your heart and make your mouth water with this inspiring collection of stories about hilarious cooking mishaps, holiday traditions, life’s lessons learned, and more – all combined with special recipes that will make you want to gather family and friends to your kitchen for some quality time.

I flipped straight to Chapter 5 “Little Helpers,” which as you may have guessed, shares stories involving children, the kitchen and food. My favorite anecdote involves a mom who grew tired of her children complaining about her nutritious, home-cooked meals and decides to go on a cooking strike, leaving the children to fend for themselves at mealtime.  I won’t spoil the story for you – it’s really fun to read about how the kids cope without their mom’s food (including her delicious brownies) – but any mom with complaining kids will be inspired by the story’s end.

“Food and love are inextricably intertwined.  These wonderful stories – and recipes – will warm your heart and nourish your soul.”  -Amy Newmark

BUY IT NOW!

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Food and Love by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, and Amy Newmark is available for purchase at Amazon in paperback form (currently $9.99) or the Kindle Edition (delivered wirelessly).

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“I Love Mommy” Sponsor Spotlight: Scandle (Review)

April 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment

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I am happy to announce Scandle as one of my sponsors for the upcoming “I Love Mommy” Mother’s Day event (May 5-10). Scandle makes their body candles from 100% natural ingredients.

These pampering spa candles are the perfect gift for Mother’s Day and are available in more than 18 different scents. Each travel candle comes in a cute tin for the budget-friendly price of $13.95. You can purchase the larger size candle in a refillable ceramic canister for $22.95.

My Shimmering Lotion Travel Candle for review was the Limited Edition for Spring “Lily of the Valley.” The lovely floral scent was very nice and light. Since the wax melts at a low heat (2 degrees above body temperature), it produces a lotion that can be used as a massage oil or moisturizer. You can even use it as part of your manicure/pedicure routine. The “shimmering” part of the candle comes into play when you use the melted wax on your skin – it will add a nice glistening effect!

I was very curious to try my Scandle candle’s wax as a moisturizer, and couldn’t wait to test it and see if it really worked. I lit the candle, and once the wax started melting into lotion, I poured a small amount into my hand – it was warm and soothing to the touch. I rubbed it into my skin and it absorbed right away, leaving behind the light floral scent. My skin felt smooth and had a soft glow. This lotion is also perfect for a warm body massage oil.

The Scandle Shimmering Lotion Travel Candle is a great gift idea either on its own or as part of a spa/aromatheraphy/skin care themed gift basket for Mom.

Visit the Scandle website to learn more and to purchase Shimmering Lotion Candles.

Don’t forget to check back at Mom Always Finds Out during the “I Love Mommy” giveaway blog hop from May 5-10 for your chance to win a Scandle Shimmering Lotion Travel Candle.

Disclaimer: I was provided a Scandle Shimmering Lotion Travel Candle for review purposes. This review reflects my own opinions of the product based on my personal experiences with it.

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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas: oftheearthjewelry & Limited Time Offer

April 13, 2011 By 2 Comments

Are you looking for a unique piece of jewelry for yourself or for another special person (like Mom)? Visit oftheearthjewelry on Etsy and check out the “Mothers Nest” wire-wrapped pearl jewelry collection. Each item is available for purchase separately or you can buy them all as a matching set!

Here are pictures of some of the possibilities- please note there are many color options available for these items to be customized to suit your needs. There is a color chart available at oftheearthjewelry shop on Etsy.

Mother and Baby Boys Robin’s Egg Necklace Nest (Silver):

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These are the perfect keepsake pendant for a mother to have to represent the love for her three children. Have 2 kids? 4 kids? No problem, she customizes the necklaces with 2 and 4 pearls too!

Custom Made To Order Robin’s Egg Ring:

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Robin’s Egg Nest Earrings:

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Robin’s Egg Nest Bracelet:

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Aren’t these pieces so fun? I love jewelry that has a personal symbolism behind it and think Mother’s Nest pieces are not only pretty to wear, they also appeal to that sentimental part of any mom’s heart!

oftheearthjewelry is giving a LIMITED TIME 20% OFF DISCOUNT CODE to you! Use code: Momalwaysfindsout between April 13-April 27. This is a great opportunity to have time to place your custom order in time for Mother’s Day! Thank you, oftheearthjewelry, for this special offer.

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