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New look to the website!

Good Morning, Roses!

As you can see, I've updated Gathering My Roses!  I wanted a more open, cleaner look to the site.

Many thanks to my youngest daughter's BF, Scotty, for the re-design.  He is an amazing young man.

SURPRISE!  I'm a *dot com*!  I have a new web address:
www.gatheringmyroses.com/

If you use the old blogspot.com address, it should re-direct you to the new address.

I thank you all for your kind and continued support.  It means everything to me!

Please leave a comment or two and tell me what you think of this new look.  I appreciate and encourage your feedback.

Have a wonderful day and safe and happy weekend!

Terri

The Flintstones and WWE: Stone Age Smackdown! Giveaway, Ends 3/26 #FlintstonesWWE

Fred, Barney, and the whole Flinstones gang wants YOU to join them in an epic WWE #Smackdown!

***When Fred loses his family's vacation money, he hatches one of his hair brained plans to get it back. It's a sports entertainment spectacle that involves throwing his best bud, Barney into the wrestling ring with the likes of John Cenastone (John Cena), Rey Mysteriopal (Rey Mysterio) and even The Undertaker, with Fred himself as event promoter! The crowds roar, the "clams" are pouring in from ticket sales and even Mr. McMagma (Vince McMahon) is taking notice of all the hoopla. Including all-star appearances from The Boulder Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella) Marble Henry (Mark Henry) and Daniel Bry-Rock (Daniel Bryan), it's time to get the whole family together for hard-hitting, side-splitting laughs from the most epic event in all of prehistory!

• Take the quiz to find out which Flintstones and WWE Stone Age Smackdown Star YOU are? 
• Download the fun activities - and do them together as a family while you watch the film at home. 
• Watch the official trailer and click the box art to bring the film home today!

Have your kids colour, then cut out the paper dolls above for a fun family activity! Personally, I'd go with Barney, I've always had a crush on him!


You can win the #FlintstonesWWE Blu-Ray + DVD + Digital HD Combo pack for your family! Just follow the instructions below!  Open to USA, 18+, No PO Boxes. Giveaway ends on 3/26/15.

Each household is only eligible to win One (1) The Flintstones and WWE: Stoneage Smackdown Blu-Ray Combo Pack via blog reviews and giveaways. Only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification.

Disclosure:
I have received no compensation for this post. All opinions expressed herein are my own.

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FLASH GIVEAWAY! Halos Mandarins FREE Box! Ends 3/18/15

FLASH! FLASH! FLASH! FLASH!

Hey, Spring is coming! Let's celebrate the turn of the season with a FLASH GIVEAWAY!

You can win a coupon good for a FREE box of California HALOS Mandarin Oranges! (ARV: $10.99)

Open to USA, 13+. Giveaway ends at 11:59 p.m. on March 18, 2015

Disclosure: This giveaway is sponsored by Gathering My Roses. It is not affiliated with California Halos. 

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#RealisticResolution with Gorton's and Spark People! Review and Giveaway!

DISCLOSURE: I received a prize package as compensation for this review. However, ALL opinions expressed herein are my own and based on my own use of and experience with the items.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 

The New Year always brings about a yearning for change and improvement. It's time to make those resolutions: Lost 100 pounds... give up snacks and sodas... stop drinking / smoking / having fun.

You get the drift.

How long do most resolutions last? Less than 72 hours. Yep... less than three days. Why? Because most of us set ourselves up for failure by setting goals too high to reach. 

Not this year. 2015 is the THE year for the #RealisticResolution!

What are Realistic Resolutions? They are a set of small, attainable goals that can be reached in a timely fashion.

Gorton's Seafood has teamed with Spark People to create a series of tips, suggestions, workouts, and recipes to help you make those resolutions a reality!

Gorton's Seafood  has so many delicious varieties of fish available: Tilapia, Haddock, Alaskan Pollock, Salmon, Flounder, Shrimp, and Clams! And we ALL know that fish is an extremely healthy, diet-friendly, food.  Did you know that Gorton's offers eleven (11) gluten-free items? ALL of their grilled products are GF! None of their products contain MSG!

Tilapia is my favourite and this is a great recipe!


Gorton's has offered my readers a coupon to try one of their amazing fish dishes -- just click here!

You may also enter the Gorton’s Eat Smarter Sweepstakes for a chance to win fabulous prizes!

I encourage you to join me at Spark People (it's FREE to join!) and make your New Year's
Realistic Resolutions!

Together, we can lose weight and improve our health! I've lost 43 pounds and still going strong!

As an incentive, Gorton's and Spark People have offered my readers a chance to win a fabulous prize pack: 2 full-value product coupons, an insulated tote, the SparkPeople Cookbook, the Spark book and the SparkPeople Boot Camp DVD.

This is the same package that I received! How cool is that?  

You may connect with Gorton's on their social media pages:
Gorton's Seafood on Facebook,  @gortonsseafood on Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram.

To enter for a chance to win this prize pack, just fill out the entry form below. The more entries you make, the more chances you have!

 ***Open to USA only, please. No PO Boxes. All entries are verified. Contest ends on Saturday, January 17th, 2015. ***

DISCLOSURE: I received a prize package as compensation for this review. However, ALL opinions expressed herein are my own and based on my own use of and experience with the items.

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The Healing Tree Bamboo Charcoal Soap review and flash giveaway! Ends 6/8/14

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

You all know by now that I L*O*V*E soaps and am always searching for something new and original. I've found it!

I was recently given the opportunity to try Bamboo Charcoal Soap from The Healing Tree.   I'd never seen black soap before!  I wasn't too sure about it.

However, it smelled clean -- no over-powering fragrance.  I knew Mike would love it -- but would I? The answer is a resounding YES!  It lathers beautifully and leaves the skin feeling so clean and fresh.

Mike likes it because it seems to scrub away a hard day's work (being fragrance-free, it doesn't attract bugs when he's in the field). I like it because it's very soothing.

"Lets Your Skin Breathe Again"

Healing Tree Bamboo Charcoal Soap is high in absorbency so it draws dirt from deep inside the pores. Unlike normal soaps that only clean the surface of your skin, this soap can free up a lot of dirt that clogs deep beneath your skin especially if you have acne, eczema, psoriasis, and dry/cracked skin. Bamboo charcoal undergoes a firing process of 1,800 F to create high absorbency properties making it 4X more absorbent than wood charcoal. As a result, it cleanses your skin by removing years of accumulated dead skin cells.

With your pores re-opened, your skin will begin to begin to breathe again and naturally moisturize itself. There's no residue like other soaps, doesn't dry out your skin, and has no harmful chemicals. So if you want to feel what it's like to have your skin feeling like new, give this amazing soap a try!

Bamboo Charcoal Soap Benefits:
Remove Dead Skin Cells
Unclogs Pores
Smoother Skin
Natural Ingredients
Hypoallergenic
Detoxifying
Fragrance Free

Made with 4 simple Ingredients: Vegetable Oil, Water, Glycerin, and Bamboo Charcoal.
No Dyes | No Harmful Chemicals | No Animal Testing
Retail Value: $3.99

I highly recommend this amazing Bamboo Charcoal Soap for you and your family!

You may connect with The Healing Tree on their website and Social Media Pages:
Facebook, Google+, and @healingtreeshop on Twitter!

The folks at The Healing Tree have generously offered one of my readers the opportunity to try a bar of the Bamboo Charcoal Soap.

Just follow this super easy entry:  Must be 18+ and in the USA, Only (Alaska and Hawaii not eligible)

TO ENTER:  Leave a comment telling me something you learned about The Healing Tree Products!

Winner will be selected at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday June 8th!


I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

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Check out this ADORABLE Father's Day video!

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#Purex Crystals Dryer Sheets: WINNERS!

We have our winners for the #Purex Crystals Dryer Sheets! 

Purex Crystals Dryer Sheets -- Free Coupon

Entries: 231
This giveaway has ended.
Sandra V. is a winner!
Kim R. is a winner!

Congratulations! I've emailed you!

Thank you to everyone that participated! We've got more great reviews and giveaways coming soon!

Terri

#Purex Crystals Dryer Sheets Giveaway Ends Tonight!

Our giveaway of TWO FREE coupons for a box of #Purex Crystals Dryer Sheets ends tonight! Hurry! Enter now and don't miss out on this great prize!

To enter just CLICK HERE!

Good luck everyone!

KUDU Cold Steel Knife Review

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

Mike, as I'm sure you know, is a Land Surveyor. As such, he ALWAYS has knives with him. Recently, we were given the opportunity to review the new KUDO Cold Steel Ring Lock Folder Knife.

Beautiful, is it not?  Mike has really out it thru the paces and he gives it a thumbs up!

The Cold Steel Kudu has a Krupp 4116 Stainless steel flat ground blade, heat treated to Rc 56-57 for better edge holding ability and ease of re-sharpening, and a thin razor sharp edge.
For safety, we have thoroughly tested the locking mechanism and are well satisfied it will hold the blade rigidly open until you decide to close it by pulling up on the ring attached to the back spring.
The handle of the Kudu also reflects our dedication to making an effective and affordable folder. 
It’s made of 43% glass reinforced Zytel®. This material has proven to be extremely strong, and is stiff enough to compliment the blade and spring when locked open. Plus, the gripping surface has a wood grain texture for traction and features an attractive polished steel Kudu horn emblem for a little extra flair! 
We think the Kudu represents an unbelievable value. It’s ready for anything and makes a wonderful work knife, utility knife, bait knife, or hunting knife.
Blade: 4 1/4"

Mike says this knife is very functional, light, balanced, and easy to carry.  The unique lock mechanism requires a little more effort to release the blade than most thumb-operated blade locks.  It is one of the strongest blade lock mechanisms that he's every encountered.  That's a big plus as there is no accidental release while in use.

Enclosed with each knife are very detailed instructions on how to operate the blade mechanism.

Overall, we like this knife very much.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Lumenx mountable bicycle light! Review!

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

Who doesn't love to ride a bike? I know I do.  But I don't ride at night without a light. Too dangerous.

Now, we have a friend that is quadriplegic and he rides a handicap-equipped trike.  I KNEW the LumenX mountable bicycle light would be perfect for him.  It is, too! 

We put the light on and it worked beautifully -- it really illuminates the area in front of the trike.  Safety first, always.  Light = safety, no doubt.

*Lumenx mountable bicycle light! High quality front mount bicycle headlight / flashlight. Quality Aluminum Construction - Waterproof - Great Safety & Emergency Features

Never ride blind again! Lumenx mountable bicycle headlight/flashlight is a powerfful 2-in-1 portable LED bike light that will shine up to 500 feet, can effectively light up your path every time and its LED lights are shockproof with a higher light output and life span than other competitive incandescent bulbs. It is easy to install and remove with no tools needed. Guaranteed to be made of the highest quality materials and gives the highest safety and security possible.

Benefits:

   * Bright CREE Q5 bulb
   * Up to 500 feet light visibility
   * 1x - 2000x zoom and flash mode
   * Portable and easy to install, no tools required
   * Durability military grade aluminum
   * Waterproof with advanced "O" ring seal

   * Convenient safety features*

Isn't this fantastic? I know we ALL feel better knowing that out friend can see and be seen on the road in the evening.

The Lumenx mountable bicycle headlight is a life saver.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Homemaker's Friend 2014 Day Planner WINNER!

Congrats to our winner!  I've emailed you!

Thank you to everyone that participated!

Homemakers Friend 2014 Daily Planner

Entries: 267
This giveaway has ended.
Lesa M. is the winner!

Terri

#Purex Crystals Dryer Sheets Giveaway! Ends 6/1/14

Disclosure: I received free product 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).

As you know, I do love my Purex!  Now, there is a brand new item on your grocer's shelf!
Crystals Dryer Sheets! Yes, the scent and long-lasting freshness that you come to love are now in sheets.

How cool is that?

These sheets come in two lovely new scents: Fresh Spring Waters 

and Lavender Blossom.

What's different about Purex Crystals Dryer Sheets vs. the old ones?

We have greatly improved our Purex Dryer Sheets, adding three times more fragrance, and great static cling reduction. The smaller box is also at a more affordable price point.

The fragrance, freshness, and softness lasts up to 30 days!

If you'd like to try these new Purex Crystals Dryer Sheets, just follow the entry instructions below for your chance to enter to win a coupon for a FREE box! (Up to $6.00)

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Homemaker's Friend 2014 Day Planner Giveaway ends tonight!

Our giveaway of the Homemaker's Friend 2014 Day Planner ends tonight!

Hurry and don't let this great prize get away!

To enter Click here!

CarrieElle Meal Planner / Food Journal Winners!

We have our winners for the CarrieElle Meal Planner and Food Journal!

Congrats, I've emailed you!

 Meal Planner / Food Journal Giveaway

Entries: 266
This giveaway has ended.
Christa S. is a winner!
m. is a winner!

Thank you to everyone that participated! More great reviews and giveaways coming soon!

Win a Rosary blessed by Pope Francis

Please click HERE to enter.

Carrie Elle Meal Planner / Food Journal Two Winners Ends tonight!

Our giveaway of the CarrieElle Food Journal and Meal Planner ends tonight! Don't miss out -- two winners!

To enter, just click HERE!

New posts on my weight loss blog!

I've got a couple of new posts and updates on my weight loss blog! Just Click on the BODY IN PROGRESS tab at the top of this page or click here!

Terri

Harvey's Rewards Key Card Fuelperks save you money! #WDblogger

This post was created in partnership with Winn Dixie. All opinions are my own.

A few days ago, I told you  a bit about Harvey's new Fuelperks program.  I thought you might want to learn more. I want to tell you how using the Harvey's  Hometown Rewards Key can save you money on groceries and gas!

What is the Harveys Hometown Rewards Key?

The Harveys Hometown Rewards Key is the Harveys loyal shopper program. The Rewards key offers many benefits including instant discounts on items throughout the store, great promotions and much more!

What are the benefits?

Not only will you get great offers while you're shopping, you'll also have the opportunity to save even more. Here are a few of the ways having a Rewards key helps:

*KeyMail - You'll get a copy of our weekly KeyMail newsletter each week. It has information on current promotions, sweepstakes, printable coupons, recipes and more!
*Key-Osk - Scan your key and get customized coupons inside the store.
*Mobile Club - Get great offers texted to your mobile phone.
*Hometown Educational Rewards - This program provides free educational equipment and supplies to local non-profit public and private schools, kindergarten through high school when you sign up using your Rewards key number.
*Recall Information - Rewards key members receive certain recall information through our KeyMail program that helps keep you and your family safe.

I've always loved Harveys Supermarkets but now that they are offering these AMAZING Fuelperks, I love them even more!

What are Fuelperks? It's a way to save on gas that's quick, easy, and hassle-free!

*In addition to earning 5¢ per gallon for every $50 spent on groceries, customers can earn gas savings of 5¢ to 25¢ per item (on up to 20 gallons of gas) with Bonus fuelperks! 

*Shop at Harveys and purchase Bonus fuelperks! items. 

*Look for the blue Bonus fuelperks! tags throughout the store to find Bonus fuelperks! items.

Reading your receipt 1 The amount you've spent that applies toward your next 5¢/gal in fuelperks! 2 Your current fuelperks! savings per gallon. 3 Balance of fuelperks! that expire at the end of the month. 4 There when you're ready Your fuelperks! are redeemable for the month in which you earn them, plus one additional month. (For example, if you earn fuelperks! on October 1, they are good through November 30.)

Not all Harveys Supermarkets offer Fuelperks at this time, but more locations are coming.
Find out when your neighborhood Harveys will have fuelperks! 


To connect with Harvey's please visit with them on their Social Media pages:
Facebook and Pinterest

#WDblogger

Homemaker's Friend 2014 Daily Planner Review and Giveaway! Ends 5/27/14

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

As a wife, mom, and blogger, Planners are an integral part of my daily life and routine.  I was recently delighted to receive both a 2014 and 2015 Daily Planner from Homemakers Friend.

I was taken immediately with the fantastic lay-out of the planner.  That is ALWAYS my biggest issue but this planner is arranged perfectly.

Not only will you find plenty of space for recording daily events but also tasks, grocery lists, notes, and projects.

Isn't that terrific? It has everything I want in a planner and, in a stroke of brilliance, Sue Hooley (the designer) has made it the PERFECT size for a handbag or tote! 

***These planners are designed for the unpredictable life of a homemaker. The simple, flexible design helps a homemaker to organize her days and duties.

FEATURES:

Weekly layout with space for menu planning and a to-do list
Two-page Monthly Calendar Year Calendars
Perforated Shopping List
Task List and Project & Events Sections
Information section for short-term information

Spiral bound. 5.75 x 8.75***

Right now, you can order a 2015 Homemakers Friend Daily Planner and get the 2014 Daily Planner absolutely free!! Don't delay -- these planners won't last long!

Sue has very generously offered one of my readers the chance to win a 2014 Daily Planner! How cool is that?

To enter just follow the very easy instructions below! 

***Open to USA only, please. No PO Boxes. All entries are verified.***


Giveaway ends May 27, 2014

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

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