Journal 10+ -- Review & Giveaway -- Ends 9/14/12

Bloggers. We're writers. Journalists of our own news. Not everyone likes to write, of course, and for some, keeping a blog or journal can seem a daunting endeavour. But it doesn't have to be so. Sometimes, all you need is a few words. That's all. Just a few words that describe a moment in the day, an incident, a thought, a bit of advice.

You can do it.

Recently, I was given a wonderful opportunity to review a fabulous product called Journal10. This marvelous Journal is just a line or two for each day. No forbidding empty page to fill. It's also covers 10 years! Can you imagine the family history that can be recorded for future generations? That appeals to me as an Historian. I find it emotionally satisfying as well. It will connect me to grandchildren and great-children and so on down the line.

The book is soft-bound, light-weight, and not much bigger than my Bible. It has a very traditional, classic style. I love it.

What makes Journal 10+ different from other journals?

• Duration:
Journal 10+ holds up to 11 years of notes and memories in a single volume

• Ease of Use:
Just two minutes a day is all it takes to preserve your memories

• Durability:
Our Smythe-sewn binding and "leatherette" cover material are designed to last and look great for decades

• Format:
Looking back at prior year's entries on any date triggers wonderful memories

• Goals:
Annual pages for setting goals and reviewing/noting progress toward objectives

• Flexibility:
With eleven years in our book, no matter when you start using Journal 10+, you have the remainder of that year, plus 10 full years ahead

• Versatility:
Journal 10+ can be used as a journal, planner, organizer, record keeper or in any combination of uses

• Features:

Journal 10+ includes more convenient, time-saving features, such as:
• Address & phone book
• Special Dates section for birthdays and anniversaries
• Keeping Track section for tracking medical, auto and other ongoing records
• Carry-over pages for continuing longer entries than the daily pages will hold
• Two bookmarks to help you keep your place

The Journal10+ that I received began on January 1, 2012 and ends December 31, 2022! It will take me from 51 to 62 years old... and my daughter through her 20s, ending when she is 32. So much history... so many stories... tears, laughter... I can record them all in one place.

Key features of Journal10:

*As you make each entry you see what was happening on that day in previous years

*Re-reading triggers memories of people, place and events otherwise forgotten

*Captures personal and family development and milestones

*Takes just 5 minutes a day

*No pressure to fill a blank page

*Builds over time into a family memoir

I love this journal. There are Looking Ahead pages, Carry-over pages, an Address Book, Tracking pages for Meds. It's so well-thought out and so well arranged. Buy two. Trust me. Give one to someone you love -- you (and they) will cherish it.

I was so pleased when the wonderful folks at Journal10 generously offered one of my readers the chance to win a journal of their own. That's such a lovely gesture and I really appreciate it!

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

OPEN TO USA ONLY, PLEASE. This contest will end at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, September 14, 2012


DISCLOSURE:
I received a Journal10+ 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). Prize will be shipped to winner directly from the sponsor.

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COMBAT Source Kill Max Ant Gel: Review & Giveaway, Ends September 1, 2012

Ants.

They are pesky little creatures. I am also deathly allergic to them. The Black ants sting like crazy and sent my into scratching spasms, the Red ants bite and off I go to the ER for treatment. Not fun.

When I was offered the chance to receive two new products from Combat that tackles the hard issue of getting rid of ants. It's no easy job.

You see, ants live in colonies. You can kill a hundred and still not reach and destroy the source of the nest. That's why I'm impressed with Combat. Their products are designed to take the poison directly back to the colony.

I received two fabulous items:

Combat® Source Kill Max Ant Killing Gel:
Benefits:
*One of the fastest active ingredients you can buy to kill ants
*Insect nerve poison kills ants by contact or ingestion.
*Starts killing ants in hours so you can see immediate results.
High secondary colony kill. Kills ants in a domino effect, eliminating the source of the infestation.

Combat® Source Kill For Ant:
Benefits:
*One of the fastest active ingredients you can buy to kill ants
*Insect nerve poison kills ants by contact or ingestion.
*Starts killing ants in hours so you can see immediate results.
*High secondary colony kill. Kills ants in a domino effect, eliminating the source of the infestation.

These get the job done! No foul-smelling sprays that kill one of two ants but no more. No messy traps to toss away. Just an easy application and easy disposal. I really appreciate that!

These products from Combat® go to work fast. You'll notice a swift reduction within just a couple days. It rather takes a load off of your shoulders when you can stop worrying about the pests invading your home.

Combat® has a fantastic Sweepstakes going on right now! You could win $1000 and an assortment of Combat® products towards a Bug-free Backyard Bash! How cool is that? Hurry! The Sweepstakes ends on September 14th at 3pm PST

Just click the link above, watch a short (about 90 seconds) video, then enter to win! It takes about three minutes from Start to Finish! Easy Peasy! :)

The folks at Combat® have kindly offered one of my readers a chance to win a package of Combat® Source Kill Max Ant Killing Gel for their own! Trust me -- you will be very pleased with the results. I am.

Just follow the entry instructions below! OPEN TO USA ONLY, PLEASE! This Contest ends on September
1,2012 at 11:59 p.m.


DISCLOSURE:
As a member of Purex Insiders, I received the above products free of charge from Combat® for the purpose of review. I was under no obligation to review these products. I received no monetary compensation. The opinions expressed herein are my own and based on my personal use of and experience with the item(s).

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FIBER ONE WINNER!

Congratulations to

Entry #263 Stefanie E.

You won the Fiber One Giveaway! I am emailing you now!

Thank you to everyone that participated!

Terri

COACH Tag it to win!

TAG IT TO WIN IT! Want to win a FABULOUS Coach Handbag? Just run your cursor over the Colour Tag to see if you are an instant winner! If not, just refresh the page and try it again! Be sure to share on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and your own blog.
GOOD LUCK!

Roasted Pineapple and Habanero Sauce: WINNERS!

Congratulations to

Entry #554 Micheal D.

Entry #841 Dawn R.

You've won the Robert Rothschild Farm Roasted Pineapple and Habanero Sauce Giveaway!

I'm emailing you now!

Thank you to everyone that participated!

Terri

Fiber One Brownies: Review and Giveaway, ends 8/22/12

Are you a brownie freak, uhm, lover? I am. But we all know that a few minutes of guilty pleasure will stay on our hips for quite a while!

So, I was delighted to discover the new 90 Calorie Brownies from Fiber One

These remarkable low-cal brownies come in three delicious flavours: Chocolate Fudge, Chocolate Peanut Butter, and my favourite,Chocolate Chip Cookie.

Dreaming of a brownie that will satisfy your sweet tooth craving to help you stay on track? New Chocolate Chip Cookie flavor Fiber One 90 Calorie Brownies, combine your favorite dessert flavors: chocolate chip cookie AND brownie! When you´ve got brownies on the brain, but don´t want to over-indulge, this moist and chewy chocolate chip cookie brownie is the perfectly portioned 90-calorie snack.

*Each serving provides 20 percent of the Daily Value of fiber (5g)*
*Delicious Chocolate Chip Cookie flavor features semisweet chocolate chips in a cookie-batter brownie topped with a dark chocolaty flavored drizzle
*3g of total fat per brownie.

New Fiber One 90 Calorie Brownies: Chocolate Chip Cookie flavor make the perfect afternoon pick-me-up, satisfying your chocolate cravings at work or at home. We recommend keeping a supply at your desk or kitchen snack drawer (that’s what we do!).

The very generous folks at Fiber One and My Blog Spark are offering one of my readers the chance to win a fantastic Fiber One Prize pack:

*1 box of Fiber One 90 Calorie Brownies, Chocolate Chip Cookie flavor
Survival kit including:
*Brain Stress Ball
*Water Bottle
*Ear Tube Buds
*Office Turf
*Mini tote bag

Just follow the entry form instructions below!

OPEN TO USA ONLY, PLEASE!

DISCLOSURE:
I received a Fiber One Prize Pack from Fiber One and My Blog Spark for the purpose of review. The product, gift pack, information, and additional sample have been provided by General Mills through MyBlogSpark. I received no monetary compensation. All opinions expressed herein are my own and based on my own experience with and use of the item(s).


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Roasted Pineapple and Habanero Sauce - Giveaway - *2 Winners* - Ends 8/18/12

I am crazy about sauces and dips that use peppers as a main ingredient. For me, the spicier / hotter, the better!

I was delighted to receive a bottle of Roasted Pineapple and Habanero Sauce from Robert Rothschild Farm.

It's lovely sauce just to look at -- bright chunks of pineapple, the deep orange of the habanero -- and oh -- that amazing fragrance. I couldn't resist -- I ate a spoonful of it right away.

The flavours are just so incredible. I went out and bought a box of crackers, spreadable swiss cheese, topped that off with the sauce, and proceeded to eat WAY too much! But it was so good. :) I highly recommend it!

This is a very versatile sauce: as a topper for cheese and crackers, as a dip for veggies (or cooked meats), as a marinade -- you name it.

This is my favourite recipe from the Robert Rothschild website:

Easy Weeknight Pork Chops

Ingredients

4 Pork loin or rib chops, 3/4 inch thick
2 Tbsp. Olive oil
2 cups Robert Rothschild Farm Roasted Pineapple and Habanero Sauce or Dip
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Grilling: Grill pork on preheated, oiled grill for about 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until done, basting with Roasted Pineapple and Habanero Sauce every 1-2 minutes.

Stovetop: Heat a large skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Cook chops 4 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove from pan. Add Roasted Pineapple and Habanero Sauce to pan, scraping to loosen browned bits. Add chops back to pan and finish pork chops in a 450 degree F oven.

The generous folks at Robert Rothschild have kindly offered TWO of my readers the chance to try the Roasted Pineapple and Habanero Sauce for themselves! Neat, eh?

Just follow the instructions in the Rafflecopter Form for your chance to enter to win!

Open to USA only, please.

DISCLOSURE:
I received a bottle of Roasted Pineapple and Habanero Sauce for the purpose of this review. I receive no monetary compensation. The opinions expressed herein are my own and based on my own use of and experience with the product(s).

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A Few Updates!

Hey, ya'll! Due to illness, I've been away for a while -- but things are improving and I've got some great reviews / giveaways coming soon!

I'd like to update you on a few minor changes:

1. TWITTER -- I am no longer @GeorgiaMist. Find me on Twitter at: Gathering_Roses

2. PINTEREST: Find my Pinterest page at GatheringRoses

3. Join my Circles on Google+ here: Terri

Love to all and may your days be Blessed!

Terri

COACH Tag it to win!

Coach is celebrating their colourful new Legacy Collection with a new project called ColorTag.

Their mission: to spread more than 70 years of Coach color across the internet. To bring awareness, they are having an instant win game all over the net and you can enter right here!

There will be 110 winners with 110 prizes for the lucky ones who play and you can play over and over again.

All you have to do is hover over the Coach ColorTag. If you win, it will declare you a winner, if your not a winner it will say:

"Chic is where you find it.
You've Found

#BONNIESTRIPEORANGE

Now Pass it On".

You may then share by tweeting, facebook, pinning or posting on Tumblr. Share to keep the winning going.

What can you win? There will be six $500 Coach gift cards, fourteen $250 Coach gift cards and ninety $100 Coach gift cards. That's a lot of Coach GCs to be won!

Just click and share! The instant win will end on August 31st.

Now, hover over the big square below and…. Ready... Set...