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.

Hickory Farms -- a Holiday Tradition! (Review)

If you're like me -- you grew up with Hickory Farms.

For me, I couldn't wait for the holiday season to approach. Pop and Nan would make their way to the Mall and the Hickory Farms store. Oh, this was my favourite shopping trip! This is a long-standing tradition in my family and something we passed on to our daughter.

Mike and I L*O*V*E watching Christmas movies and snacking on summer sausage, a variety of cheeses, flavoured crackers, then finishing off with hot chocolate. What could be better?

Mike and I recently received the Home for the Holidays Gift Box. It's a fantastic array of the very best Hickory Farms has to offer.

Mike and I made short work of it, too. We took about half over to my Moms and watched football -- enjoying our summer sausage and cheese. The rest we kept for ourselves and had a couple of nice evenings just to ourselves. :D

The Home for the Holidays Gift Box Includes:

-2 Our Signature Beef Summer Sausage 10 oz.
-Italian Recipe Beef Summer Sausage 10 oz.
-Farmhouse Cheddar 8 oz.
-Cheddar Havarti Blend 7 oz.
-Parmesan Herb Blend 4 oz.
-Olive Oil and Rosemary Crackers 1.5oz.
-Sesame, Caraway and Sea Salt Crackers 1.5 oz.
-Sweet Hot Mustard 2.5 oz.
-Honey and Pineapple Mustard 2.5 oz.

My favourite way to snack? The Olive Oil and Rosemary Crackers, Italian Beef, Cheddar Havarti cheese, and Honey and Pineapple mustard (oh... that mustard is killer!).

Mike is strictly a meat and cheese man with no condiments. He loved the summer sausage with the Havarti and cheedar cheeses!

For the past 60 years, Hickory Farms has been providing holiday shoppers with options that not only present beautifully, but also taste delicious.

Hickory Farms' gifts provide a wide selection of signature sausages and savory cheeses in beautifully packaged boxes and baskets.

This holiday season, Hickory Farms will donate $5 from each Party Planner Gift Box sold to Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry Campaign, a national nonprofit that is working to end childhood hunger in America. In addition, Hickory Farms provides free shipping on select products to APO/FPO military addresses across the globe, allowing loved ones overseas to share in holiday traditions.

Hickory Farms is happy to announce their new 3-day shipping for $3 promotion on all gifts this holiday season to ensure freshness and value.

You can connect with Hickory Farms and share your holiday memories and traditions with them on their Social Media Pages:
@hickoryfarms on Twitter and on Facebook.

DISCLOSURE:
I wrote this review while participating in a campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Hickory Farms and received a product sample to facilitate my review. The opinions expressed herein are my own and based on my own use of and experience with the item(s).

Buffalo Bleu Cheese Dip Review & Giveaway Ends 12/3/11

Recently, I received a fantastic new dip from Robert Rothschild Farm -- it's the warm and spicy Buffalo Bleu Cheese Dip!

Ya'll know that I'm crazy about spicy foods -- so it will come as no surprise to you that I love this dip!

It's a very versatile product. I've used it as a dip, spread, and as a sauce for boneless chicken wings. We topped burgers with it and even mixed it up with lump crab for a delicious crab dip.

The Bleu Cheese is sharp and creamy -- a perfect foil for the spicy sauce. I will definitely be needing more for Christmas and New Year's!

Buffalo Bleu Cheese Dip

Your favorite combination will soon become your favorite dip! Imagine the flavors of zesty buffalo sauce and sharp bleu cheese combined together in this creamy dip.

•Dip away - try serving wings, tortilla chips, celery, vegetables and more with this versatile dip.
•Combine with shredded chicken and warm for the perfect party appetizer.
•Gluten Free

Buffalo Bleu Burger

Ingredients

•1 Burger, 8 oz.
•1/4 cup Robert Rothschild Farm Buffalo Bleu Cheese Dip
•2 slices Favorite bun
•1/2 cup Carrot, celery and onion, julienne

Instructions

1.Grill burger to liking.
2.Spread bun with Buffalo Bleu Cheese Dip.
3.Top with burger and julienne vegetables.

The folks at Robert Rothschild Farm would love to connect with you! Join then on their Facebook Fan Page and sign up for great offers and discounts with their email newsletter.

Robert Rothschild Farm has generously offered *TWO* of my readers the chance to win a jar of Buffalo Bleu Cheese Dip for their very own (A great stocking stuffer or dip for holiday parties)!

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

Open to USA Only. One entry per household, please. All entries will be verified.

DISCLOSURE:
I received a jar of Buffalo Bleu Cheese Dip 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).

Kroger Gift Card Giveaway! Ends 11/21/11

The holidays are approaching at lightning speed! So, it's perfect timing for Kroger and General Mills to team up to offer your family (and mine) some spectacular bargains!

Purchase any four participating General Mills products* that your family knows and loves and Kroger will reward you for your purchases. It´s that simple! Head to your local Kroger to take advantage of this great offer:

From November 13th through November 26th, with the purchase of any four participating General Mills products, you will either receive free milk (up to $3; limit of 2) or to receive $3 off your shopping order**

Look for some of your favorite participating General Mills products like Cheerios, Pillsbury Ready to Bake Cookies, Nature Valley Bars and Fiber One Bars.

Promotion varies in different locations. Please be sure to check your local Kroger Co. Family of Stores for specific deals and offers which include Kroger, Ralphs, King Scoopers, City Market, Dillons, Smith´s, Fry´s, QFC, Baker´s, Owen´s, Jay C Food Stores, Hilander, Gerbes, Food4Less, Fred Meyer, Pay Less Supermarkets and Scott´s Food & Pharmacy.

What´s better than being rewarded for buying your favorite products from your favorite store? Visit Kroger.com for more information and great ways to save and be sure to check out the Kroger Facebook page to join the conversation and share which General Mills products you´d like to stock up on during the promotion.

*Excludes General Mills meal and baking products including; Betty Crocker, Old El Paso, Progresso, Hamburger Helper, Macaroni Grill, Wanchai Ferry, Yoplait
**Promotion varies based on store location; check your local Kroger store for details (Cash Offer: Mid South, Delta, Mid Atlantic, SW Louisiana stores, Central Missouri stores and Dillons Missouri stores).

Mike and I stocked up on Milk and Cereal (Gotta have my Honey-nut cheerios!) and baking supplies! Especially now that the weather is considerably cooler.

I appreciate Kroger and General Mills making these amazing bargains available to their customers. Every bit helps.

Don't forget to connect with Kroger on their Social Media Pages:
Kroger on Facebook and @KrogerCo on Twitter.

Kroger in conjunction with MyBlogSpark has generously offered one of my readers a chance to win a $25 Kroger Gift Card -- just in time for this fab promotion and the holidays! Just follow the entry instructions for your chance to enter to win!

Open to USA only. One entry per household, please.

DISCLOSURE:
I received a $25 Kroger GC from MyBlogSpark, General Mills, and Kroger to facilitate this review and giveaway. The information and the giveaway are also provided by them. I received no other compensation. All opinions expressed herein are my own and based on my own use of and experience with the items.