10/29 Tons of Winners Are you one?

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meredith m said... 64

i entered the febreeze giveaway mermont84@yahoo.com entry 2
mermont84@yahoo.com


Petcakes

3 Giggly Monsters said... 51

I entered your Little Tikes giveaway.
megankayden@yahoo.com


Learning Resources

Addison K.A.T. said... 79

entered vintage pearl giveaway
anita [dot] truck [at] gmail [dot] com

SCHLEICH

Danelle said... 184

I entered the Petcakes Toys Giveaway(#2)

danellejohns at gmail dot com


EATSMART SCALE

hendy said... 2

Voted for Shane today #4
hmhenderson AT yahoo DOT com


Alphabet Photography

Amo said... 83

I voted for Shane today 1
amoeidson@yahoo.com


Smartknit socks

Heather R said... 61

Ankle toddler small in purple

thransom@gmail.com


Little Tikes

Sue E said... 150

Daily Tweet #2
https://twitter.com/suebaby05/status/29080258417

sueellison@hcecwildblue.com


Congrats! - winners have till Monday at 10pm to e-mail me back.

Thanks to all who entered :)

Holiday GG 2010 Thomas Wooden Railway Early Engineers Review and Giveaway

Shane loves Thomas and Trains. Everything is choo choo trains right now. With the Holiday's going to be here soon we knew a train set was a must for Shane. After looking at many different options we settled on the LEARNING CURVE Thomas and Friends Wooden Railway sets.

Why because Learning Curve makes really nice train sets where the tracks are made out of real wood. Real wood means a solid set that will last a long time.

What I love is that Learning curve makes different sets for different ages but all the Wooden Railway sets are able to be connected to each other. So you can create you own custom train set/table.

Learning Curve sent me the Early engineers Busy Day on the Sodor Set


"With the Busy Day on Sodor Set, young engineers are on board to experience hours of
train play excitement! Easy to set-up and easy to play, the set includes three interactive and interchangeable destinations; a washdown with fun washing flaps, a coal hopper with rattling coal pieces and a two-way engine depot destination. Designed with little hands in mind, the set features deep rail tracktiles and chunky vehicles for easy engine control. The set includes two engines, molded track layout with wooden tracktiles and three destinations. Early Engineers Sets are 100 percent compatible with the rest of the Thomas Wooden Railway. Ages: 18M and up. SRP: $49.99"




Shane LOVES this set. Every morning he wakes up asking if he can play with his Thomas.
He spends many hours a day playing with this set. It keeps his attention mare than any other toy he has right now. I really like it because it encourages imaginative play.

We were so impressed by this set we went out and bought the more advanced Thomas railway Figure 8 set for him for Christmas.

The Busy Day on Sodor Set would make a great gift for any boy and girl that loves trains ages 18 months to 3 years old. After the age of three I would recommend going to the more Advanced Thomas wooden railways sets.

WIN IT

Learning Curve has been kind enough to offer one of my readers a Busy Day on Sodor Set. RV $49.99


Mandatory
1. You Must be a public follower of this Blog AND
2. You must visit LEARNING CURVE and tell me another Thomas item you would like to own.
*You MUST include your e-mail so I can reach you if you win*

1. Blog about this giveaway and leave a link to your post so I can check it out. (Facebook does not count as a blog post) (10 entries)

2. Grab my button and tell me where to find it (5 entries)

3. Follow me on twitter @theethertons or click on the follow me button on my right side bar and leave me your twitter name. If you already follow just say so that counts as well. (5 entries)

4. Tweet about this Giveaway (can be done twice a day) Must wait at least an hour between tweets. Leave the link to your tweet. (5 entries)
"RT #Win a Thomas and Friends Busy Day on Sodor Set @theethertons http://tinyurl.com/39qoxsb #giveaway

5. Follow Learning Curve on Twitter HERE (5 entries)

6. If you added my holiday button before 9/30 and commented on the extra entries post (5 entries)

Add my holiday button now and leave a link (1 entry)

7. If you visited my sponsors before 9/30 and commented on the extra entries post (1 entry for each sponsor visited).

8. Visit one of my sponsors on my right side bar (under sponsors) and look around and tell me your favorite thing they offer is (2 entries)


Contest ends 11/19/10 at 11:59 PM EST. Winners will be chosen at random and will be contacted by email. Winners will have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. US Only!

The Sak/ Freebird Knotted Purse Review

The Sak makes some really great handbags. I especially love the new Handbags. I mean check out this Pax leather shopper. Isn't it a beauty.



Honestly I am not a big handbag person but there is something about the Sak bags. I just love them. I could so see myself using this bag when we go out of town to visit family.


The sak has the Sakroots collection and the FreeBird collection.

I was sent the the FreeBird Knotted in Cognac.



I really like this bag. It will be great when I go out on shopping trips. It's got a cute knot in the front and it is way bigger in person than what you see in the picture. On the back is a little pocket for your cell phone. I love this because I will no longer have to dig for my phone inside the purse. Inside is a thick lining and several pockets to carry all your stuff. we all know how much stuff us girls have.

You should should check out Sak's handbags they really have some awesome handbags that would make great holiday gifts for yourself, friends or family.

Bing is donating $ to schools in need...We need your vote to pick the schools that will receive the Money

Bing is awarding a quarter-million dollars in prize money divided among four schools in need, and your vote can make all the difference.

The entry with the most votes wins $100k, and 3 others will each win $50k.

Bing is giving away up to $900,000 to schools in need through DonorsChoose.org, a non-profit website where public school teachers can post classroom projects that need funding. Be one of the first 30,000 to vote for your favorite finalists each day and receive a $3 donation code to redeem for the classroom project of your choice!

The voting phase starts TOMORROW Friday, October 29 and runs through Sunday, November 7. America will be asked to vote on the 15 Our School Needs finalists as determined by the panel of judges. The winners will be announced Tuesday, November 9.

VOTE HERE

As a certified teacher myself I know how tight the school budgets can be and how it makes teaching very difficult. For example, Many of the schools around me have a limit on copies a teacher can make per month. So many teachers are paying for copies for their classrooms out of their own checks.

Also books are very expensive and many times schools are unable to provide enough of them. So many schools have children sharing books or books that are ripped, missing pages and falling apart. Imagine how helpful this money will be and how many kids will benefit.

I was really touched by two of the finalist schools. These 2 are my favorites

Mackay Elementary School who has been without heat due to a boiler breaking and the boiler cost 60k to fix. Kids have to try and focus and learn with coats on in freezing temperatures.


The Tucson Accelerated high school located in a half empty strip mall and the kids eat lunch on the hallway floors. How sad :(


Take a minute to read these stories and please vote to help a school and better the children attending it.



I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Bing and received a gift card and DonorsChoose.org giving code to thank me for taking the time to participate.

Holiday GG 2010 Philosophy Review and Giveaway

As I have said so many times before I am a Huge Huge fan and user of Philosophy Products. If you have not yet heard of Philosophy you are for sure missing out. They are a company that makes amazing skin care products,bath and body products, Perfume and makeup.

I am a long time (years) user of their "Falling in love" perfume and they just recently added a sister sent called "unconditional love" which I also own and love.

A lot of people know Philosophy for their amazing bath and shower gels. They offer so many amazing scents with new scents out often. What is so awesome is not only how wonderful they smell but they are 3 in 1 a shampoo, shower gel & bubble bath.

I can't even begin to tell you how thrilled I was when I was given the opportunity to try out some of their new holiday scents before they hit the stores.

I had a hard time choosing which scents to try out because there are so many good ones for the holiday's this year. After looking through my choices many times I decided on

The Holiday Hostess set with Sugary Cinnamon Icing
This set comes with an 8oz 3 in 1 shampoo, shower gel and bubble bath AND an 8oz Lotion. $20



I love this scent it really smells like cinnamon sugar (cinnabon like). It is very sweet but not overpowering. I think its really neat it comes with the lotion so if you would like a little stronger smell then just put on the lotion after your shower or bath. It's a great holiday scent but one that can be used year round also.

The other set I tried was The Melting Marshmallow Set
This set comes with a 4 oz shampoo, shower gel and bubble bath, a 2 oz lotion and .5 oz high gloss lip shine. $22



I am a huge fan of marshmallow and this set is just awesome. If you love marshmallow or know someone who does this is the set for you or them. It has just the right melting marshmallow scent. Not to weak and not to strong. The lip shine is also great. It really adds a nice shine to my lips and smells wonderful.


Both of these sets along with Philosophy's other holiday sets come packaged in adorable holiday boxes. Most of the sents can be purchased at a Sephoria Store ( inside some JC Penny's) or online HERE. NOTE- The holiday scents are not all available yet.

These would make great gifts for any female in your life including yourself. Even the pickiest person would love a holiday set from philosophy. I highly recommend philosophy this holiday.

WIN IT

Philosophy has been kind enough to offer one of my readers a choice of either The Holiday Hostess set with Sugary Cinnamon Icing OR The Melting Marshmallow Set.



Mandatory
1. You Must be a public follower of this Blog AND
2. You must tell me which set you would choose if you win.
*You MUST include your e-mail so I can reach you if you win*

1. Blog about this giveaway and leave a link to your post so I can check it out. (Facebook does not count as a blog post) (10 entries)

2. Grab my button and tell me where to find it (5 entries)

3. Follow me on twitter @theethertons or click on the follow me button on my right side bar and leave me your twitter name. If you already follow just say so that counts as well. (5 entries)

4. Tweet about this Giveaway (can be done twice a day) Must wait at least an hour between tweets. Leave the link to your tweet. (5 entries)
"RT #Win a New Holiday set from Philosophy @theethertons @lovephilosophy http://tinyurl.com/2wq28fg #giveaway "

5. Like Philosophy on Facebook Here (5 entries)


6. Follow Philosophy on Twitter HERE (5 entries)


7. If you added my holiday button before 9/30 and commented on the extra entries post (5 entries)

Add my holiday button now and leave a link (1 entry)

8. If you visited my sponsors before 9/30 and commented on the extra entries post (1 entry for each sponsor visited).

9. Visit one of my sponsors on my right side bar ( under sponsors) and look around and tell me your favorite thing they offer is ( 2 entries)


Contest ends 11/19/10 at 11:59 PM EST. Winners will be chosen at random and will be contacted by email. Winners will have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. US Only!

Lee $500 Lee.com Shopping Spree

Lee is giving away a $500 Lee.com shopping spree to one lucky winner. The contest is live and ends on November 15.

Enter the contest HERE

Good Luck I hope one of My readers Wins!

Holiday GG 2010 Remington Hair Dryer Review and Giveaway

Remington makes some great Products for your hair including Flat irons, Hair dryers and Curling irons.

Remington has come up with a line of Hair dryers perfect for the holiday's. The Cool Style dryer with holiday prints. This dryer is really neat.


-It comes in 4 prints Black paisley, garden, Pink swirl and random dot
-It's full sized 1875 watt
-Ionic and Ceramic for even, conditioning heat
-3 heat/2 speed settings
-salon-length swivel cord and hang-up loop

It retails for 19.99 and can be purchased at target or target.com

I really like this dryer it dry's fast and is smaller than my other dryer. For this reason I will be taking it with me on my holiday visit with the family. It's a great Hair dryer for someone wanting a smaller dryer or a dryer for vacation. It would make a great gift for the tween/ teen or frequent traveler.

WIN IT
Remington has offered one of my readers a Cool style dryer.

Mandatory
1. You Must be a public follower of this Blog AND
2. You must tell me who this dryer would be for if you win.
*You MUST include your e-mail so I can reach you if you win*

1. Blog about this giveaway and leave a link to your post so I can check it out. (Facebook does not count as a blog post) (10 entries)

2. Grab my button and tell me where to find it (5 entries)

3. Follow me on twitter @theethertons or click on the follow me button on my right side bar and leave me your twitter name. If you already follow just say so that counts as well. (5 entries)

4. Tweet about this Giveaway (can be done twice a day) Must wait at least an hour between tweets. Leave the link to your tweet. (5 entries)
"RT #Win a Remington cool style hair dryer @theethertons http://tinyurl.com/2ek9p6p #giveaway "

5. Like Remington on Facebook Here (5 entries)

6. If you added my holiday button before 9/30 and commented on the extra entries post (5 entries)

Add my holiday button now and leave a link (1 entry)

7. If you visited my sponsors before 9/30 and commented on the extra entries post (1 entry for each sponsor visited).

8. Enter the Pediacare Giveaway (2 entries)


Contest ends 11/12/10 at 11:59 PM EST. Winners will be chosen at random and will be contacted by email. Winners will have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. US Only!

Holiday GG 2010 Zic and Cha Cha Review and Giveaway

Looking for a perfect couples gift? I know of the place to find it. Zic and Cha Cha sells matching boxer shorts for him and her. They even sell monogrammed boxers.

About Zic and Cha Cha

"Zic & Cha Cha is the leading brand of boxers for couples. From cotton boxers, flannel boxers, silk boxers, even organic bamboo boxers, we have them all here. Our women's boxers are made especially for her, short, fun & flirty. Our men's boxers are tailored just for him and are roomy and comfortable, perfect for bedtime. So yes, our boxers are matching, but the men's and women's cut and fit is entirely different."

We were sent the Madison set





See how cute they come packaged. I was very impressed with the quality of the boxers.
Why I like these because you know you will be getting or giving a great gift and something that is very unique. Oh and They are Made in the USA :)

They fit great and I love they way they look. Hubby and I are taking these boxers with us to my inlaws house for Thanksgiving and we can't wait to see their reaction when we get ready for bed and put them on.

Zic and Cha Cha would make a great holiday gift idea for yourself and spouse, the newly married couple, the regular couple that you don't know what to get. Even the inlaws.


WIN IT

Zic and Cha Cha has kindly offered one of my readers a his and hers boxers in their choice of style and size.


Mandatory
1. You Must be a public follower of this Blog AND
2. You must visit
Zic and Cha Cha and tell me which his and her set of boxers you would pick if you win
*You MUST include your e-mail so I can reach you if you win*

1. Blog about this giveaway and leave a link to your post so I can check it out. (Facebook does not count as a blog post) (10 entries)

2. Grab my button and tell me where to find it (5 entries)

3. Follow me on twitter @theethertons or click on the follow me button on my right side bar and leave me your twitter name. If you already follow just say so that counts as well. (5 entries)

4. Tweet about this Giveaway (can be done twice a day) Must wait at least an hour between tweets. Leave the link to your tweet. (5 entries)
"RT #Win Matching boxers from Zic and Cha Cha @theethertons http://tinyurl.com/2dt4qrk #giveaway "

5. Like Zic and Cha Cha on Facebook Here (5 entries)

6. If you added my holiday button before 9/30 and commented on the extra entries post (5 entries)

Add my holiday button now and leave a link (1 entry)

7. If you visited my sponsors before 9/30 and commented on the extra entries post (1 entry for each sponsor visited).

8. Enter the Pediacare Giveaway (2 entries)


Contest ends 11/12/10 at 11:59 PM EST. Winners will be chosen at random and will be contacted by email. Winners will have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. US Only!

CSN Stores Review

I love being a CSN Stores Preferred Blogger. Usually I have a hard time deciding what to review but this time the opportunity to review came at just the right time.

My hand mixer had died and with all the cooking and baking I do I need a hand mixer.

So I decided on the Hamilton Beach Hand Mixer with Snap-On Case.




First off the mixer arrived super fast. I love CSN Stores fast shipping.

I really love my new mixer. I have only used it twice so far but I can say it mixes really well. I am happy with my choice. This mixer has 250 Watts peak power, six speeds with a QuickBurst button and comes with beaters and a whisk. It's case holds the beaters and whisk and snaps onto the unit so no more searching for the whisk and beaters.

I think its a perfect blender if your on a budget and not looking for something super fancy. It does the job well.

You can purchase this blender HERE at CSN STORES for $23.99 plus shipping.

Visit CSN STORES to find all the things you could need and use for your kitchen and the rest of your house. CSN Stores has something for everyone and they are my top pick website for the holiday's this year.

Harmony Juvenile's Booster Seats are the BEST ( A MUST READ)

Everyone wants to keep their kids safe. Especially in the car when you are not always in control and accidents happen.

You don't always know which seats are the safest as there are so many out there to choose from. That's why The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety test out the booster seats available and compiles a list of the Best fitting booster seats.

This September the NEW list of the best-fitting booster seats was released. There were 21 seats that were given the Best Rating and 5 of the 21 were by HARMONY JUVENILE. Also HARMONY JUVENILE was the company that had the MOST booster seats on that list.

These are the 5 HARMONY JUVENILE Boosters that were recommended

Harmony Baby Armor (dual highback)
Harmony Dreamtime (dual backless)
Harmony Dreamtime (dual highback)
Harmony Secure Comfort Deluxe (backless)
Harmony Youth Booster Seat (backless)


Can you guess what Booster seats I will be trusting with my son's life.
I am so excited to share with you that I was given the privilege to test out 3 of these booster seats.

*Please note Shane is not old enough or tall enough quite yet (in my opinion) to move into a booster seat but we will be holding on to these and next year they will be the exact seats that we will be using in our cars for Shane.

The first seat we were given to try out was the Harmony Dreamtime (dual highback)




About this seat

Features

* Exceeds US FMVSS 213 standards.
* Fits children 30 - 110 lbs.
* Extended weight range ready for new ASTM standard.
* Full-body front, rear and side-impact protection guarantees maximum safety to the head, body and legs as your child grows.
* Integrated ergonomic side head support inhibits child’s head from falling forward when sleeping.
* 1-hand height adjust: deep, supportive back encloses your child for safety and comfort.
* 7-position back height adjustment.
* Ultra-plush, durable fabrics made with extra foam for maximum comfort.
* Full-wrap seat pad is removable for machine washing.
* Seat-saver design.
* 2 hide-away cupholders.
* Visually pronounced belt guides promote correct installment of the seat belt.
* Belt path design prevents child from sliding under the lap belt on impact.
* Easily converts into a no-back booster.
* Belt guide included.
* 1-year warranty.

Our Impression

We love this seat. Out of the 3 seats we reviewed this one seemed to fit Shane best at this stage ( he is at the height of an average 3 year old) which would tell me this would be your best bet if your child is ready for a booster but is shorter or average height. The height is adjustable to accommodate taller kids and the seat can also go backless. This is a great seat and Shane seemed very comfortable when he sat in it. It also has stellar reviews all over the internet.

This seat comes in pink and silver and can be purchased for $50 at many retailers including Walmart.


The second booster seat we tried out was the Harmony Baby Armor (dual highback)



About this seat

Features

* Exceeds US FMVSS 213 standards.
* Fits children 30 - 110 lbs.
* Extended weight range ready for new ASTM standard.
* Full-body front, rear and side-impact protection guarantees maximum safety to the head, body and legs as your child grows.
* Adjustable side-impact protection.
* Wide seat and side impact supports adjust for better fit for larger children.
* 1-hand height adjust: deep, supportive back stays fully enclosed in any position, so child stays safe and comfortable.
* 8-position back height adjustment; back extends to 31" high.
* Headrest, body side impact supports and base lined with energy-absorbing foam.
* Ultra-plush, durable fabrics made with memory foam for maximum comfort.
* Full-wrap seat pad is removable for machine washing.
* Seat-saver design.
* 2 hide-away cupholders.
* Visually pronounced belt guides promote correct installment of the seat belt.
* Belt path design prevents child from sliding under the lap belt on impact.
* Easily converts into a no-back booster.
* Belt guide included.
* 1-year warranty.


Our Impression

This was our favorite seat. Although all the seat we tried had a lot of padding this seat seemed to have the most. I loved the extra wings on the sides. Knowing Shane will be on the taller side this seat will accommodate that no problem. This seat also can go backless and Shane seemed very comfortable in this seat.

This seat comes in black and silver and black and a redish color and can be purchased at sam's club and Amazon. Amazon has it listed for $112.


The third seat we reviewed was the Harmony Secure Comfort Deluxe (backless)






Features

* Exceeds US FMVSS 213 standards.
* Fits children 30 - 110 lbs.
* Extended weight range ready for new ASTM standard.
* Lower body side-impact protection.
* Large booster seat design gives the proper room and support to growing children. Great for larger children up to 110lbs.
* Ultra-plush, durable fabrics made with extra foam for maximum comfort.
* Full-wrap premium seat pad is removable for machine washing.
* Seat-saver design.
* 2 hide-away cupholders.
* Visually pronounced belt guides promote correct installment of the seat belt.
* Belt path design prevents child from sliding under the lap belt on impact.
* Belt guide included.
* 1-year (limited) warranty.

Our Impression

This seat is made for bigger kids. It is very wide and deep and would be great for a child who is heavier or older. It's backless. We really do like the seat. It looks well made and we know this will make a great seat for Shane when he is a few years older. A great thing about this seat is its price point. It is only 19.99 at Babier R Us and the really pretty Green color makes it gender neutral.



***I do want to say that although these seats state they can be used at 30lbs and 34in I would suggest you wait. My son has been 30lbs and 34in since 2 years old and many people have heavier kids who are 30lbs at a year old. The best time to put your child in a booster is no earlier than when they weigh 40lbs. An average 40lb kid is around 4 years old.***



A big Thank You to Harmony Juvenile for providing us with these boosters to test out and for making quality Booster seats to protect our children.

Visit Harmony Juveniles Website HERE

See the Best Bet's Booster Seat List from The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety HERE

More 2010 black Friday ads Sears and True Value

Click HERE to see the 2010 sears and True Value Black Friday Ads

Winners 10/22 LOTS OF WINNERS

MicroDry Ultimate Luxury Memory Foam Bath Mat

hendy said... 68

Entered Itzbeen Baby Care Timer giveaway #2
hmhenderson AT yahoo DOT com


Aquatopia Bath Products

michtuck said... 99

I really would like to win the Aquatopia Deluxe Safety Bath Time Easy Kneeler. I follow via GFC.
michelle (at) harrisbb (dotcom)


Kolcraft Jeep Overland Limited Jogging Stroller
Threasa said... 118

Tweet 1

http://twitter.com/TSplusbaby/status/25690296424

tsplusbaby@gmail.com


ATG STORES

Deb said... 15

voted
tnshadylady@gmail.com


Warmly Yours Towel Warmer

October 5, 2010 8:52 AM
Anonymous said... 5

I follow you on twitter 4
(@debcathy)


debbiecathy@yahoo.com


DELTA FAUCET

Tina12312 said... 140

voted for Shane - good luck! - #1
grdnldy710@aol.com





Thanks to all who entered. So many great Holiday Giveaways going on still and to come.

Black Friday 2010

I love Black Friday. I go every year and even went when I was 6 months Preggo with Shane. This year I will be going with my MIL. We are going out of state to visit them for Thanksgiving.

The first Black Friday 2010 ad is out and it is for Harbor Fright.

Click HERE to see it.

I will do my best to inform you of the release of the black friday ads for each store.


Do You Shop Black Friday?

Holiday Gift Guide 2010 Giveaways

I have a lot of giveaways going on right now. Some end tonight. Here is a list in case you missed some of them. The links can be found on my right side bar under Giveaways :)


DELTA FAUCET OF CHOICE 10/22

WARMLY YOURS INFINITY TOWEL WARMER 249.00 RV 10/22

ATG STORES $75 GC 10/22

LITTLE TIKES NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET $99.99 10/29

JEEP OVERLAND LIMITED JOGGING STROLLER $189.99 10/22

MISIKKO HANA AND CHI PRODUCTS 11/12

SPANX PANTY and CAMI $84RV 11/12

THE VINTAGE PEARL $50 GC 11/5

FEBREZE $15 WALMART GC 11/5

SOFTLIPS SET 11/5

PEDIACARE FULL SIZE PRODUCT 11/5

My Vintage Baby $100 GC 11/5

JULIE THE FISH JEWELRY $30 GC 11/5

SMARTKNIT SOCKS 10/29

ALPHABET PHOTOGRAPHY 10/29

EATSMART BATHROOM SCALE 10/29

SCHLEICH TOY 10/29

2 TOYS FROM LEARNING RESOURCES 10/29

PETCAKES CUPCAKE TOYS 10/29

POWERMAT & 3 RECEIVERS 10/29

3 AQUATOPIA BABY BATH PRODUCTS 10/22

MICRODRY LUXURY MEMORY FOAM BATH MAT 10/22


Stay tuned for some more great Holiday Gift Ideas (reviews and giveaways).

Clinton St Baking Company Cookbook

I have become quite the chef lately. I have found a love for cooking and baking. My husband is happy for this because that means more yummy dinner and desserts cooked for him.

I am constantly trying to find new and yummy recipes to try, so you can imagine how excited I was when asked to review the new Clinton St. Baking Company cookbook.



"The Clinton St. Baking Company is one of the hottest brunch spots in a city obsessed with brunch. A tiny thirty-two-seat eatery on Manhattan's trendy Lower East Side, the restaurant draws long lines of customers who come from far and wide to sample fresh-baked goods, hearty omelets, sugar-cured bacon, and light-as-air pancakes with maple butter."

"In the Clinton St. Baking Company Cookbook, owners DeDe Lahman and Neil Kleinberg share more than 100 treasured recipes that have made their restaurant a sensation. Learn the secret to their house-made buttermilk biscuits and tomato jam, irresistible muffins and scones, delicious soups and sandwiches, and their decadent, eye-catching desserts. Helpful techniques, like Neil's patented omelet "flip and tuck," and gorgeous color photographs throughout will have readers cooking like pros in no time, and sharing the delicious results."

I can tell you right now this book has so many Great recipes.

Some of my favorites include the their

-Buttermilk biscuits
-Special pancake toppings
-Maple butter roasted squash soup
-Buttermilk fried chicken
-Bookies (brownie cookies)

I definitively recommend this cookbook so many yummy recipes.

The Clinton St Baking Company Cookbook can be purchased on Amazon for $19.79

Holiday GG 2010 Honeywell Air Purifier

I am sure most of you have heard of Honeywell. They are the leading manufacturer of air purifiers and for good reason. Their air purifiers are AMAZING. I am a long time Allergy sufferer. I have been through 5 years of allergy shots and many allergy meds with little to no success.

4 times a year here in Michigan my allergies go crazy. It's a minimum of a week of pure hell. I can't breathe, my eyes water and itch and I sneeze constantly.

Let me tell you this year has been so much better. Why? The Honeywell Air Purifier!

I was sent the Honeywell True HEPA Tower Allergen Remover $179.99 RV.



This air purifier is

-Made for medium to large rooms
-Circulates room air 5x every hour
-Helps reduce unpleasant odors ( hubby's dirty socks lol)
-is Energy Star Energy Efficient

Here is some more info form the website

The Honeywell HPA-150 True HEPA Tower Allergen Remover offers all of the benefits of True HEPA in an attractive tower design. It boasts many impressive features including:

* A True HEPA filter that captures up to 99.97% of microscopic allergens such as pollen, dust, smoke, and pet dander as small as 0.3 microns. 1
* Germ fighting capability, helping to reduce airborne mold spores, bacteria, and fungi. 1
* An activated carbon pre-filter to help reduce unpleasant household odors. 1
* 3 levels of air cleaning.
* An electronic filter replacement reminder.

Again I can't stress enough how AWESOME this unit is. I should have bought one years ago. This years seasonal attack was so much easier. Although I still had a runny nose and my eyes itched a little I was able to breathe through my nose and get some sleep.

I highly recommend Honeywell Air purifiers as a Holiday Gift. If you suffer from allergies or know someone who does this is the perfect holiday present.

Honeywell products are available online at Kaz and Target and Best Buy.

Holiday GG 2010 Misikko Hair Products Review and Giveaway

Misikko carries a huge variety of name brand and professional styling tools including flat irons, curling irons, hair dryers and hair care products.

I previously had the opportunity to review their HANA Professional
1" flat iron which I still use everyday and love. Even when using the best flat iron your hair can still get damaged due to heat so I was very excited when I was given the chance to review the Hana Shine Shield and the CHI Silk Infusion. I could see a huge difference in my hair when I used these products. It looked healthier and was very shiny. It felt healthier too.


I love that a little bit of product goes a long way so it will be a while before I will need new but when I run out I will be purchasing more form Misikko. My hair is very important to me and I like keeping it looking its best.

I love the Hana Shine Shield and the CHI Silk Infusion. I think these products would make great stocking stuffers or a great addition to any new flat iron purchase.

Win It
One lucky winner will win the Hana Shine Shield and the CHI Silk Infusion.

Mandatory
1. You Must be a public follower of this Blog AND
2. You must visit Misikko and tell me another product they carry you would like to try.
*You MUST include your e-mail so I can reach you if you win*

1. Blog about this giveaway and leave a link to your post so I can check it out. (Facebook does not count as a blog post) (10 entries)

2. Grab my button and tell me where to find it (5 entries)

3. Follow me on twitter @theethertons or click on the follow me button on my right side bar and leave me your twitter name. If you already follow just say so that counts as well. (5 entries)

4. Tweet about this Giveaway (can be done twice a day) Must wait at least an hour between tweets. Leave the link to your tweet. (5 entries)
"RT #Win Hana and CHI Hair Care products from Misikko @theethertons http://tinyurl.com/29zu7my #giveaway #haircare "

5. Fan/like Misikko on facebook Here (5 entries)

6. Sign up for Misikko's newsletter Here (5 entries)

7. If you added my holiday button before 9/30 and commented on the extra entries post (5 entries)

Add my holiday button now and leave a link (1 entry)

8. If you visited my sponsors before 9/30 and commented on the extra entries post (1 entry for each sponsor visited).

9. Enter the Pediacare Giveaway (2 entries)


Contest ends 11/12/10 at 11:59 PM EST. Winners will be chosen at random and will be contacted by email. Winners will have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. US Only!

Holiday GG 2010 Spanx Slimplicity line Review and Giveaway

I think Spanx/Assets makes the best body shapers, bra's and panties and slimming apparel for women.

I own many pieces for Spanx and love them so I was very excited when asked to try out some pieces their new slimplicity line. I was sent the Slimplicity Panty and the slimplicity Lingerie Strap Camisole.

A little about the Slimplicity Lingerie Strap Camisole


This simply elegant shaper is a fashion piece pretty enough to be a part of your look! Soft-to-the-touch fabric and powerful compression meet chic design and thoughtful details for stylish shaping you'll want to wear every day.

· Single-layer compression firms the tummy and love handles

· Beautiful bustline detailing and sweetheart neckline

· Adjustable straps for a fit that's uniquely you

· Darts release compression to flatter the figure

· Sheer edging adds a simply elegant touch

· For the best fit, step into camisole!

A little about the SlimplicityPanty


This simply elegant shaper is a fashion piece pretty enough to be a part of your look! Soft-to-the-touch fabric and powerful compression meet chic design and thoughtful details for stylish shaping you'll want to wear every day.

· Powerful compression controls the tummy and rear

· Flat seams eliminate pinching, binding and bulging

· Front is seam-free, won't show through clothes

· Back seam ensures no uni-butt

· Cotton gusset - wear as underwear


I love the new slimplicity line. The panties help hide the little extra tummy skin I have from my pregnancy and the cami helps flatter my figure. Spanx really makes quality products and I recommend them to people all the time. Every product of theirs I own, I love and if you haven't already had the chance to try Spanx you must. You won't be disappointed.

Spanx can be purchased at Target and online at Spanx.com.

This would be a great holiday gift for any woman. Wouldn't it be nice to win this set for yourself?

WIN IT
Spanx has been kind enough to offer one of my lucky readers a Slimplicity Lingerie Strap Camisole and panty. $86 RV


Mandatory
1. You Must be a public follower of this Blog AND
2. You must visit Spanx and tell me another Spanx product you would like to try.
*You MUST include your e-mail so I can reach you if you win*

1. Blog about this giveaway and leave a link to your post so I can check it out. (Facebook does not count as a blog post) (10 entries)

2. Grab my button and tell me where to find it (5 entries)

3. Follow me on twitter @theethertons or click on the follow me button on my right side bar and leave me your twitter name. If you already follow just say so that counts as well. (5 entries)

4. Tweet about this Giveaway (can be done twice a day) Must wait at least an hour between tweets. Leave the link to your tweet. (5 entries)
"RT #Win a spanx slimplicity panty and Lingerie Strap Camisole $84RV @theethertons http://tinyurl.com/36jde5t #giveaway "

5. Fan Spanx on facebook Here and tell them I sent you (5 entries)

6. Follow Spanx on twitter Here (5 entries)

7. If you added my holiday button before 9/30 and commented on the extra entries post (5 entries)

Add my holiday button now and leave a link (1 entry)

8. If you visited my sponsors before 9/30 and commented on the extra entries post (1 entry for each sponsor visited).

9. Enter the Pediacare Giveaway (2 entries)

Contest ends 11/12/10 at 11:59 PM EST. Winners will be chosen at random and will be contacted by email. Winners will have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. US Only!

Holiday GG 2010 Hickory Farms review and Giveaway

Hickory Farms is well known for their yummy sausage and cheeses. They are especially popular during the holiday's because they offer some wonderful gift basket options to send to family, friends and co-workers.



My husband is a big fan of their summer sausage and was very excited to sample their Beef Hickory Sampler Gift Box.

Overall he really liked the box. The cheese had a little to much of a smokey flavor for his liking but that is a matter of preference. The summer sausage was really good and he really enjoyed the mustard.

Hickory Farms gift boxes would make a great gift for this holiday season for anyone on your list.

WIN IT
One of my readers will win the same Gift box I received.

Mandatory
1. You Must be a public follower of this Blog AND
2. You must visit Hickory Farms and tell me another box you would like to try.
*You MUST include your e-mail so I can reach you if you win*

1. Blog about this giveaway and leave a link to your post so I can check it out. (Facebook does not count as a blog post) (10 entries)

2. Grab my button and tell me where to find it (5 entries)

3. Follow me on twitter @theethertons or click on the follow me button on my right side bar and leave me your twitter name. If you already follow just say so that counts as well. (5 entries)

4. Tweet about this Giveaway (can be done twice a day) Must wait at least an hour between tweets. Leave the link to your tweet. (5 entries)
"RT #Win a sampler box from Hickory Farms @theethertons http://tinyurl.com/25osjqh #giveaway "

5. If you added my holiday button before 9/30 and commented on the extra entries post (5 entries)

Add my holiday button now and leave a link (1 entry)

6. If you visited my sponsors before 9/30 and commented on the extra entries post (1 entry for each sponsor visited).

7. Enter the Pediacare Giveaway (2 entries)


Contest ends 11/5/10 at 11:59 PM EST. Winners will be chosen at random and will be contacted by email. Winners will have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. US Only!