Lovable Labels Back to School Review & Giveaway

I am not exactly the most organized person on the planet.  I mean let's face it, ADHD and organization are not exactly two things one might consider synonymous.  Getting back to school and keeping up with the kids and their stuff is tough for me, and for them.  Three ADHD people trying to get ready for school and out the door is laughable at best most days.


My boys get it honest at least.  I can't very well expect them to be any better about keeping up with their belongings when most days I have misplaced my keys, my glasses, my purse, my mind, etc..  One of my boys is notoriously bad about leaving his jackets, shoes, shirts, anything not physically non-removable.  Thank goodness he can't take his brain out and play with it.  Sheesh!


I was thrilled when I was offered the opportunity to review Lovable Labels and the Back to School pack.  I quickly labeled everything that belongs to one Kamden Romano!  His back pack, his lunch box, his shoes (which are always missing at some neighbors home), his jacket, his shirts.  Everything has a label now!  It's come in handy too, I have be able to retrieve, not one, not two, but three articles of clothing from the Lost & Found at school.  Not. Even. Kidding!  Yep, in the five weeks the kids have been back to school, I have visited three times to retrieve items that have been "lost".  Thanks to Lovable Labels they were "found"!


You can get your very own Back to School Pack too!  They are awesome.  I have washed items several times and been pleased to find labels still attached!  They have stayed in the shoes my child seems to leave everywhere except his feet or closet.  And?  There is no more arguing in his class about who owns his lunchbox since several children have the same lunch box.  Kamden's now sports a nice shiny tag with his name on it!


Here's what The Back To School Pack includes:

• 15 Regular sticker labels
• 80 Slimline sticker labels
• 48 Press n' Stick Clothing Dots
• 12 Shoe labels
• 2 Mini-Metal Tags
• 12 Square labels

All of this with the name YOU choose!  SCORE!


Lovable Labels has generously supplied us with a "Back To School Pack" for one lucky winner!!  Thanks Lovable Labels!!!!

Mandatory Entry:

Visit Lovable Labels and tell me which of their amazing products is your favorite!  (I'm drooling over the spice labels!)

Additional Entries:

+1 Follow @mylovablelabels on Twitter.

+2 "Like" Lovable Labels on Facebook (leave your FB name below)

+3 "Like" Think Tank Momma on Facebook

HURRY!  Contest ends Friday 10/07/11 at midnight EST.

Contest open to US and Canadian residents only.

*I received no monetary compensation for this review.  All opinions are mine.  To facilitate review, Lovable Labels provided me with a personalized Back To School Label Pack.

Gevalia 1853 Review and Giveaway

I am so excited to share this giveaway with all you Smackers!  Two of you are going to get a gift pack that includes a collector's tin, 1 box of Gevalia 1853 heritage Blend coffee and 1 pk of filters.

I am always thrilled when I get the opportunity to work with Gevalia.  Gevalia seeks out, blends and roasts some of the finest coffee anywhere.  They are widely known for over 40 varieties of coffee and teas that arrive at your door via automatic delivery service for the ultimate at home coffee experience.  Gevalia is excited to share with you the limited 1853 Heritage Blend, a Gevalia exclusive which debuted a year ago.


The 1853 Heritage Blend is inspired by coffees procured over 150 years ago in Sweden by coffee Pioneer and Gevalia founder, Victor Theodore Engwall.  1853 is a medium roast of 100% Arabica blend with subtle flavor notes of caramel.  Roasted and blended in Gavle, Sweden this coffee blend celebrates Gevalia's rich history.  Available for a limited time, while supplies last you can purchase online here.


Caramel is one of my favorite flavors.  The subtle hint is wonderful in this blend but the smell is intoxicating while it's brewing.  There's nothing I love more than the smell of fresh coffee brewing, but add caramel?  OH MY!  I typically drink a bold dark roast, but this medium blend is a perfect breakfast accompaniment and a nice finish for after dinner coffee.


Now for the good part.  TWO.  Yes, two of you are going to get your very own collector's tin, a box of 1853 coffee and Gevalia filters.  I am going to give you multiple opportunities to get entries.

Mandatory Entry:  

You must visit Gevalia, come back and tell me what coffee or tea blend you would like to try.

Additional entries:


(Please leave a comment for each entry)

  

1 - Follow @Gevalia and @adrienzgirl on Twitter.

1 - Like Gevalia Coffee on Facebook

1 - Follow Think Tank Momma via GFC

5 - For each person who links a recipe for #ShareaSpoon this week.

5 - For each person who participates in #ShareaSpoon next week.

1 - For each person who leaves a theme they would like to see on #ShareaSpoon in the coming weeks.

This giveaway will run through midnight Eastern Time, Friday, August 12, 2011.  I will announce winners on Saturday when #ShareaSpoon Theme is announced.

*I did not receive compensation for this review.  All opinions are my own.  I was provided with a collector's tin, a box of Gevalia Heritage 1853 coffee and Gevalia filters for purposes of the review.

Merry Christmas to me and you: Brewbot Review and Giveaway

I love coffee houses.  LOVE THEM.  I spent quite a bit of time there when I was working as a technology sales rep.  In between calls it was a quick place to cop a squat, grab some liquid energy and utilize some WiFi.  Spending that much time there though can break the bank!  Not kidding...five bucks or so, several times a day??  Maybe that was just me.

Anyway, being at home I really miss having a nice drink made by a barista specially for me.  I mean, I really miss it.  I live way out in nowheresville so there is no coffee house for MILES.

I have been researching coffee machines, drink makers for the house for quite some time.  I've hemmed and hawed and driven my husband stark raving mad about it.  He doesn't drink coffee, so he doesn't care.  He just said BUY ONE ALREADY.  But, I am not just a coffee drinker.  I like lattes and cappacinos.  I like foo-foo frilly coffee.  So I wanted something affordable that would make foo-foo frilly drinks not just flavored coffee.

ENTER TASSIMO BREWBOT!  When I was given the opportunity to review this machine I literally jumped up and down on the couch.  Seriously, it was a match made in heaven!

Coffee check!

Lattes check!

Cappacinos check!

Tea check!

Hot Cocoa check!

It makes everything a girl could ask for.  Not only that, it makes them perfect with no guess work and even my kids could work this machine.  It has a barcode at the top of each drink disc.  

You insert the disc, press the button and voila!  60 seconds or less later perfection in a cup!

(Look at the frothy goodness!)

I have no patience and I absolutely detest my coffee pot because it's slow and a pain to clean.  The brewbot is easy to clean and fast.  He's actually my new best friend.  (Shhh!  No one tell Ducky she's been replaced by a machine!) 

If you watch the video above you'll see just how cool he is!  Don't be jealous, I have a chance for you to get your very own new BFF in time for Christmas!  


You'll be over the moon when you see all the brands and varieties of drink products as well!  You can purchase them at Walmart, Target, Bed, Bath & Beyond, and more.  


You can buy your very own BREWBOT for a Special Price plus 2 Tdisc Packages by clicking http://bit.ly/Tassimo25

Or you can win one here!

Mandatory Entry:

Tell me why you want this for Christmas and who it's for.

Additional Entries:

1 - Follow me through Google Friend Connect

1 - Follow me on Twitter @adrienzgirl

1 - Follow Tassimo on Twitter

1 - Like Tassimo on Facebook

2 entries - Tweet your favorite barista-style drink and include #brewbot or #tassimo in your tweet.

3 entries - Go to the Tassimo site, pick your favorite (or what you'd like to try) T-disc flavor.  Post it on the Tassimo FB page and then come tell me.

All entries will be verified by yours truly.

If your email is not viewable in your profile leave it in the comments.

Contest ends midnight EST 12/14/10.  

I will notify the winner via email.  You have 24 hours to respond or I will pick another winner.  

GOOD LUCK!

(Disclaimer:  I received a Tassimo T20 Brewbot and coffee samples for this review.  I was not monetarily compensated for this review.  All opinions are mine and mine alone based on my experience with Tassimo.)

Pour Me Up a Cup o' GiftMatching with Gevalia

My friends over at Gevalia have this fun new Facebook application for gifting.  If you're anything like me, there are always people that you have no idea what to get for the holidays.  I mean NO CLUE!  Well, no worries.  The Gevalia Gift Matcher Application is a fun way to pick out something based on what your friends have already "liked" on Facebook.


So say, you are making up your Christmas lists, and you're killing time on Facebook, because you know, that's what people do, avoid those mundane tasks by playing with apps and games on FB instead of giving your full attention to the task at hand.  *ahem*  Don't judge.  You know you do.  You can seriously do both.  Score!  Based on that totally nonscientific stuff you have already "liked" on Facebook, the Gevalia GiftMatcher will select a totally wonderful gift package for you, your friends and family!


But wait....there's more!  If you order from the application?  You get 10% off your order of $50 or more just for playing!  Double score!  Oh....and free shipping!  Triple Score!


Wait...it gets better.  I have a Gift Set to giveaway to one of you Smackers!  

BOOYAH!

A baking set with Gevalia coffee for my Smackers?  YES!  You totally better bake something fabulous up and scoot back over to Share a Spoon and share the recipe!  Not. Even. Kidding!

Here's how you can score this giveaway.

Mandatory:  Tell me what you would bake up with this gift set.

Extra Entries:

1 - Follow me through GFC

1 - Follow me on twitter @adrienzgirl

1 - Follow @Gevalia on Twitter

1 - Like Gevalia on Facebook

2 - Use the GiftMatcher application on FB and come back to tell me what the app matched up for you.

2 - Grab my new snazzy button and post it on your site.

Note:  If your email is not visible in your profile, leave it in the comments.

Giveaway ends Tuesday November 23rd at midnight EST.  Winner will be notified via email.

Disclaimer:  I was not compensated for doing this review and giveaway.

Bling out your Blog Yo! Who doesn't love FREE?

Ya'll know I love bling.  Cause I have said it like a gazillion times.  I love pretty, shiny things!  I was super duper jealous, like freakin' green green green with envy when I clicked on Erin's blog today to see her super new digs and ultra fabulous makeover.  So I commented.  Ask and ye shall received my luvahs.  Well sorta.

I got an email from the folks over at Bloggy Blog Designz.  They are having an ultra fabulous makeover giveaway for the holidays!  YO!  I so want my shit pimped!  Pimp my Ride Xzibit.  Wait, that is totally something else.  This is better cause Ima grow'd up with a real ride now.  Now all I need is a sexy new blog, with buttons.

So here are the details.

Bloggy Blog Designz is having a super Holiday Giveaway!!!  They are giving away blog designs and all kinds of goodies.  Plus ALL entrants will receive 25% off their purchase through the end of the year!  Be sure to check out their website for more information, or to enter yourself.  Take a look at their portfolio and packages to see what you want for Christmas ;)  With 14 giveaways in all and a 25% discount, everyone is a winner!  www.bloggyblogdesignz.com

The first 20 people to enter will receive an additional 5% off their purchases until the end of the year.  The first 5 will receive a $10 giftcard.  The giveaway will close on Dec. 6th, so be sure to have your posts done and comments left by midnight!  Good Luck to everyone!  We are so excited.  Merry (early) Christmas!

(Our Design List is open after January 1)

So go check them out ya'll.  I'd wish each and every one of you luck but really, there is no need.  I am so winning this!