Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Nostalgia Electrics Review & Giveaway Ends 10/30/11


As the winter holidays rapidly approach, now is the time for party planning.
We L*O*V*E parties!

Fall Festivals,Football, Halloween, Birthdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Winter Carnivals, New Year's Eve... you name it and we're all over it!

What better way to celebrate than with amazing, old-timey foods such as pretzels, donut holes, cake pops, brownies, cotton candy... Oh, yum!

We were delighted to hear that we'd been chosen to host a review of Nostalgia Electrics and their amazing products.

Simone Signoret once said, "La nostalgie n'est plus qu'elle était! (Nostalgia ain't what it used to be!)  No, it's even better as proved by the wonderful old-fashioned machines created by Nostalgia Electrics.

We received the oh-so-cool Hard and Sugar-Free Cotton Candy Maker:


The Hard Candy/Sugar Free Cotton Candy Maker transforms your favorite hard candies into fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth cotton candy. For a low-calorie treat, sugar free candies can be used. Simply plug in, turn on, pour yummy candies into the center receptacle, and start spinning colorful and tasty treats. This fanciful product is fun for the whole family and brings out the kid in everyone. People love to collect the delicate webs of cotton candy on their cones while circling the translucent pink bowl. Instantly, gatherings are transformed into carnivals and dessert time into party time!



We took it a young friend's birthday party and (to his Mom's delight) substituted sugar-free candies for sugar-based candies. The kids never noticed and the parents were thankful! :)

It's so easy to put together as most of the pieces are fairly large. It's a quick set-up, easy to use and clean, and quickly put away.

If there is one drawback, it's the fact that it comes with only two large plastic cones. A quick trip to the party store for smaller paper cones, however, and the problem was solved.

Because the Hard and Sugar-Free Cotton Candy Maker uses hard-candies, your choice of flavours is almost unlimited. Peppermint, butterscotch (my favourite), strawberry, apple, watermelon... the list goes one and on.

With both Haloween and Christmas candies now readily available -- your holiday party is guaranteed to be a hit.

And, of course, the fact that you can use sugar-free is a M*A*J*O*R bonus. My future son-in-law is diabetic -- this is perfect for him. He and Lizz like LOVE to host football parties and you know college kids still love their cotton candy.

The folks at Nostalgia Electrics love to share their enthusiasm for old-fashioned fun with their customers. You can connect with them on their Social Media pages:
Nostalgia Electrics on Facebook and @NostalgiaElctrx on Twitter

Nostalgia Electrics has generously offered one of my readers the chance to win the amazing Cake Pop Bakery -- a $25 Value!


With the Cake Pop Bakery from Nostalgia Electrics™ you can cook delicious cake pops, donut holes and other pastries at home without even turning on an oven. Make different flavors of cake pops, jelly donuts, puff pancakes, mini cinnamon buns and more. It’s great for snack time, party time or anytime! A handy injector and decorator is included to give your donuts a variety of fillings such as jelly, cream or caramel and to decorate your cake pops with colorful frosting. Delectable appetizers and h’ordeuvres are ready in minutes. Use your imagination and have fun!
Features Include:
** 25 sticks to make cake pops
** Injector/decorating tool
** Nonstick coating
** Convenient cord storage
** Display tray
** 5 minute cooking time
** Easy open


Just follow the directions below for your chance to enter to win!

Contest open to USA only, please. One entry per household. All entries will be confirmed. Contest ends at 11:59 p.m. on October 30, 2011.

DISCLOSURE: I received the Hard and Sugar-Free Cotton Candy Maker for the purpose of review. I received no monetary compensation. The opinions expressed herein are my own and based on my own use of and experience with the item(s).




99 comments:

klbs1 said...

Kandi Smith
klbs1@yahoo.com

Visited sponsor's website. I would aso like to have their Old Fashioned Hot Dog Roller!

klbs1 said...

Visited the sponsor's website. They have so many fantastic items! I would also like to have their donut hole maker.

slb3334 said...

3 tier chocolate fondue fountain.

slb3334@gmail.com

BethElderton said...

The Retro Mini Hot Air Popcorn maker would be a fun thing to bring out on movie nights
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ann said...

the ice cream sandwich maker looks like fun

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Diane said...

I would love the Electric Lazy Susan Buffet™ - Perfect for family get togethers!

Amy Orvin said...

I'd love the kettle popcorn maker

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Unknown said...

Would love to have the Retro Series™ Microwave Oven.
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Breanne said...

I'd like the Old Fashioned Movie Time 59" Popcorn Cart

Valerie Taylor Mabrey said...

Ice Cream Sandwich Maker loks yummy
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Anonymous said...

I like the Old Fashioned Kettle Popcorn Maker
talonsmom731 at gmail dot com

Start To Finish Supplies said...

I love the Automatic Mini Donut Factory.

katie at coverbutton dot net

Anonymous said...

Retro Series™ Slush Drink Maker

kellyr78 said...

I like their Commercial Chocolate Fountain
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lilly nguyen said...

snow cone tower!

amanda hoffman said...

old fashioned ice cream maker
amandahoffman35 at yahoo dot com

Matt Ferrell said...

Favorite fun food is cotton candy!

Matt Ferrell said...

I like their 3-Tier Chocolate Fondue Fountain

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Alex Liz R. said...

I like the electric lazy susan buffet.

Laura J Harrison said...

Retro Series™ Hot Air Popcorn Maker
There is just something about that red and white popcorn popper that brings out the kid in me. It reminds me of the days when the theater was 25 cents! (on Sundays)

Helen Keeler said...

I'd love to have the 6-Quart Theater Popcorn Maker. It is fun and easy to use.

kdkdkd said...

the kegorator would be a hit with my husband

Lala77 said...

I love the Retro Series Kettle Popcorn Maker.
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Michelle said...

I also like the lazy susan buffet

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Heather R said...

I would also like to have the 2-Tier Stainless Steel Chocolate Fountain


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Michelle said...

I like the snow cone maker

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Anonymous said...

I like the old fashioned popcorn maker!

LAMusing said...

I also like the Old Fashioned Hot dog Roller
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Tes283 said...

Bakery Bites Express

Make delectable bites of your favorite desserts including: brownies, cookies, bundt cakes, angel food cake, or cupcakes. Interchangeable, nonstick cooking plates make it easy to bake without an oven.

That does sound fun and useful.
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wigget said...

i would love to have the Automatic Mini Donut Factory

MsAngelasFinds said...

Hi! Thanks for another great giveaway! I would love to have an ice cream maker, because homemade ice cream puts store bought to shame.
Angela Michels
lilsweeper76 at yahoo dot com

stOOpidgErL said...

would love one of those fondue fountains
kripley81@yahoo.com

MsAngelasFinds said...

My favorite fun food are elephant ears. Mmmmmmmm
Angela Michels
lilsweeper76 at yahoo dot com

Selinda said...

I would love to have the Kettle Popcorn Maker!

Thanks,

selinda_mccumbers at yahoo.com

Unknown said...

You have such a FUN giveaway!!!
I made cake pops once but it was time consuming...I would love to have this 5 min. maker to speed things up and to make them look PERFECT!! I am seriously considering the cotton candy maker for 2 different families as a holiday gift...it is hard to either buy for every family member or get something everyone can enjoy...the cotton candy maker is a great idea.
Thanks
jenny at dapperhouse
www.jennyatdapperouse.com

1955nurse said...

We'd love the Old Fashioned Movie 59 Popcarn cart!

1955nurse said...

For some reason I can't post the link, but I thanked the sponsor on FB! (HollyCunningham)

Unknown said...

The mini black chocolate fountain looks great!

eclairre said...

I would also like to have their donut hole maker.

~dab said...

I'd love to own http://www.nostalgiaelectrics.com/default.asp?c=8&p=347

Lynda Del said...

I'd also love to have the Electric Lazy Susan Buffet!
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Julie said...

love the mine black chocolate fountain
hebb dot julie at gmail dot com

jakiesmom said...

i love caramel apples
nannypanpan at gmail.com

jakiesmom said...

i like their 3 tier chocolate fondue fountain
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Holly S. said...

How cool is the Vintage Collection Old Fashioned Popcorn Cart with Concession Stand? I can so see this in our house on movie night! Thanks!

caroline said...

I would love a chocolate fountain!

gatsby1981 at gmail dot com

Shanna said...

Awesome giveaway. I would love to win to give to my daughter for Christmas. So cool!

Lexiquin said...

I'd also love to have the Vintage Series™ Hot Air Popcorn Maker
Thanks for the giveaway!
aleq13@gmail.com

HydeKayla said...

Id love to try the Mini Pie Bakery!
khyde19@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I'd like to have the Old Fashioned Movie Time 59" Popcorn Cart ヅ *Thanks* for the giveaway!

Unknown said...

they have some really cool old fashioned popcorn poppers!!

Dirt On The Rocks said...

the popcorn maker would be awesome

abby@dirtontherocks.com

LeAnn said...

I can see my adult children liking the cotton candy maker!

tatertot374 said...

hot dog roller
thank you
tatertot374@sbcglobal.net

Retail Therapy Lounge said...

The popcorn maker on wheels

Cass said...

There are a lot of fun gadgets! I would like the old fashioned ice cream maker or the mini donut factory.

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Teh Doll said...

i would love this Ice Cream Sandwich Maker

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Kimberly said...

I love the Ice Cream Sandwich Maker!
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Kimberly said...

My favorite fun food is the Ice Cream Maker
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Kimberly said...

We would love to have the Mini Black Chocolate Fondue machine
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Shooting Stars Mag said...

i would love the Mini Black Chocolate Fondue Fountain

lauren51990 at aol dot com

Robin said...

I'd like the electric lazy susan buffet!

rg86(at)nau(dot)edu

Unknown said...

I want this: Old Fashioned Snow Cone Maker™


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Unknown said...

I am a GFC follower

Unknown said...

I NEED this cake pop maker for my sons' first birthday for January 2012! I was planning on making cake pop critters because we're having a bon fire party for the family, hay ride & cook out. The "critters" would be a hit!

Unknown said...

I am a Facebook follower MBD1975

Serena said...

I'd love to have everything lol. I really love the Mini Pie Bakery. That's too cute.


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The Sleepy Dreamer said...

I would love Ice Cream Sandwich Maker

Anonymous said...

I also like the looks of the Non-stick Griddle with the Warming Drawer. Then I wouldn't need to keep my oven on low while I was cooking all the pancakes.

Jenn S. said...

I would love to have the Soft Pretzel Factory.
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Becca @Becca's Perspective said...

i love chocolate fountains!

Becca @Becca's Perspective said...

i like the kegerator!

katklaw777 said...

Luv to have the Retro Series™ Snow Cone Maker...fun!

yo8798 said...

hot dog toaster

Anonymous said...

I want their Old Fashioned Kettle Popcorn Maker!
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LeAnn said...

These products sure would be fun to have for a retro party!

Unknown said...

i would love the Vintage Collection™ Old Fashioned Popcorn Maker!

so neat looking!

ferriza2(at)yahoo(dot)com

channallocks said...

3 tier chocolate fondue fountain

Jill Myrick (jsc123) said...

I also love the Retro Series Kettle Popcorn Maker.

jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

debijackson said...

tahe mini pie bakery

maxfate said...

I'd love to have the Old Fashioned Ice Cream Maker!!

maxfrostfate@gmail.com

Priscilla Benavides said...

I like the Old Fashioned Kettle Popcorn Maker.

Stacy said...

I want the Electric Lazy Susan Buffet. That would be great for parties.

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ewhatley said...

I like the quesadilla maker

mybeachylife at gmail dot com

Ashley turicik said...

i love the hot dog roller. yummy

JaneSToney said...

I love the Soft Pretzel Factory.

Unknown said...

I have always wanted a popcorn maker.

Jennifer said...

I would love the Single-Cone Snow Cone Maker.

jennylovesjeff (at) hotmail (dot) com

laurasloves said...

6 Quart Black Theatre Popcorn Maker.
laura dot hopelessromantic dot emerson at gmail dot com

pauline15 said...

I really love the kettle popcorn maker!
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Penny Kathleen said...

My favorite fun food is anything with chocolate fondue!

Penny Kathleen said...

I would love the sno cone maker!

Huston said...

Keg-O-Rator

Mo said...

YUMM_O!
monica powell
smallstarshines@yahoo.com

mail4rosey said...

I like the Kegorator for my husband.

msurosey@yahoo.com

Krystalme said...

Pizza!!!

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Karen Propes said...

Oh my I didn't know some of the products even existed, I guess the Mini Cupcake Maker Kit would be my 1st choice after the cake Ball maker.
Thanks for this AwesomE prize giveaway.
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Lisa Garner said...

I would love to have the 3 tier chocolate fountain.

Lisa Garner

Justin said...

I don't know what I would do with it but I would love to have one of the chocolate fondue fountains :)

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