It's (Ugly Sweater) Christmas Time!

It's that time of year once again!  Oh yes... the time has come for the... Ugly Sweater! 

Do you have an ugly sweater? One that just reeks of inappropriate yuletide sentiment?

Yeah.  Me, too.  

But I wanted another -- less inappropriate -- sweater this year.

Enter  UglyChristmasSweater.com.  They are a fabulous company with some hysterically "ugly" sweaters, sweatshirts, pajamas, and more.

From the company: Our ugly Christmas sweaters have been featured on such TV shows as The Today Show, Good Morning America, Like with Kelly and Ryan, and The Ellen Show.

So much fun browsing the website and finding the perfect Ugly Sweater for the office Christmas Party, shopping, the big game, or just a fun day at home!

The wonderful folks at UglyChristmasSweater.com generously allowed me to choose a couple of sweaters for Mike and me.

Doesn't happy husband look sharp in his BALLS sweater?

 You can see why he won't be wearing it to Church! You CAN find it here.

And mine?  It's from my favourite Christmas film: A Christmas Story!  It features the fragile Leg Lamp! How cool is that?  And even better? It lights up with twinkling lights!

(I had to get Mike to hold it up as it was about 80 degrees...)

You can find the Leg Lamp sweater here. 

There are so many great designs to choose from! And it's such fun to browse the selection, you'll be laughing so much!

The amazing folks at UglyChristmasSweater.com have generously offered one of my readers a chance to WIN an ugly sweater for their very own!  Just follow the instructions and choose the sweater you most want to win!

CONTEST RULES: Open to USA, only. 18+. Contest will end at 11:59 p.m. December 1, 2019. Gathering My Roses is not responsible for prize fulfillment.

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DISCLOSURE: I received two items for the purpose of this review. All opinions are my own and based on my own use of and experience with those items. I received no monetary compensation.

  

COFFEE FOOL Review & Giveaway, Ends 12/12/12

I am... a coffee fool!  I first reviewed Coffee Fool back in the Fall of 2011.

I've never been disappointed with the coffee or the amazingly fast service.

What can I say about the coffee?  It's brilliant.  It's fresh.  It's unconventional.

The coffees are deliciously varied -- the roasters are always developing new flavours for their fellow coffee fools.

Like so many  Coffee Fool customers, I have a few special favourites:  Blueberry Cinnamon Swirl,  Chocolate-Covered Cherry, and the absolutely incredible Highlander Grog, which is an intoxicating blend of Butterscotch and Hazelnut!  *swoon*

Coffee Fool also has Organic Fair-Trade,  Premium (unflavoured), Decaf, and now, Pods!

Truly, a coffee for every taste!

About Coffee Fool

 How do you know if coffee is stale? Simple test: If it's bitter or flat, it's too late. Coffee is actually known by connoisseurs as a 'sweet' beverage. But shush... you're not supposed to know that. And who doesn't want you to know? Grocery stores and coffee chains who need way too much profit margin to sell you the very highest grades or freshest possible coffee (coffee in grocery stores sits on shelves for months). 

We're small, independent and unconventional here at Coffee Fool, something you probably could have guessed from our name. But nevertheless, we do love to seek out the very finest coffee in the world - we're fools for the best.

Coffee Fool is also in proud partnership with Tommy Shaw (Yes, THAT Tommy Shaw!) in support of the
the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.  Tommy Shaw's Great Divide Blend is a rich and super smooth, Organic Fair Trade blend of 50% Decaf and 50% Regular. 100% of all profits go to support the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust!

With the Holidays upon us, coffee is being served up for every festive occasion.  And Coffee Fool has you covered!

Just imagine these delicious and enticing flavours:

Eggnog Royale

Peppermint Mistletoe Kisses

Pumpkin Spice

Santa's Cookie Coffee

Don't they sound scrumptious?  Would you like to win some for your next holiday gathering?

Yes.  I thought so!

The folks at The Coffee Fool have very generously offered TWO of my readers the chance to win TWO bags of Holiday Coffee!  What a great holiday gift!

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

***Contest open to USA only.  One entry per person, per email, per household, please.  ALL Entries are verified.  If the entry form asks for specific information, please leave it in the space provided or make a blog comment.  "Empty" entries will be discarded.***

DISCLOSURE:
I received two bags of coffee for the purpose of this 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) 


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Change it up with Chex Mix! Ends 12/19/11

Let's mix it up!

The holidays are snack time -- no doubt about it! Who doesn't go around making and munching snacks for partys, get-togethers, family dinners?

We do!

Chex Mix has been a family favourite for YEARS in my family. It's a tradition for our holidays that dates back at least 30 years.

But, hey! Change is good, right? Chex believes this is a great time to mix things up a bit!

That's right... instead of the same old Chex Mix try a new, delightfully delicious recipe!

From decadent to savory your guests are sure to love with these delicious favorites that can be made in the microwave in 15 minutes or less. These five Chex Party Mix recipes are just some of the fabulous 15 minute recipes that can be found at ChexPartyMix.com.

*Original Chex Party Mix – A tried and true classic of many holiday gatherings.

*Chex PB and Chocolate Blast – Is there really a better combination than peanut butter and chocolate? Yes, when Chex cereal is added!

*Chex Pumpkin Pie Crunch – Mix things up and try this mouthwatering alternative to the beloved holiday pie.

*Hot Buttered Yum Chex Mix – A combination of cinnamon, brown sugar, honey and marshmallows blend effortlessly together in a crazy-delicious, gluten free crunchy mix.

*Chex Caramel Chocolate Drizzles – Melted chocolate, chewy caramel and a delightful crunch carry this gluten-free party mix recipe from microwave to table in 15 minutes.

We made both the Chex Pumpkin Pie Crunch and the Hot-Buttered Yum!
YOWZA! It's just so decadent and oh, so good!

Chex and My Blog Spark have teamed up to offer one of my reader's a chance to MIX IT UP with a Chex Mix Prize package of their very own!

The winner’s prize pack will contain:

*2 boxes of Chex cereal to create Chex Party Mix recipes
*5 featured Chex Party Mix recipes
*10 takeout containers so your guests can take their Chex Party Mix to-go
*$20 gift card to purchase recipe ingredients and decorating supplies

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

Open to USA only. One entry per household, please. All entried will be verified.

Disclosure: The Chex Party Mix-Change product, information, and giveaway have been provided by Chex through MyBlogSpark. The opinions expressed herein are my own and are based on my own use of and experience with the items.