Ghirardelli has always been one of my favorite brands so you can imagine how excited I was when I got the opportunity to review Milk & Truffle Chocolate Squares from Ghirardelli.  A 4.36 oz bag of the new Ghirardelli Milk & Truffle Chocolate Squares to be exact.  Each square inside this bag is individually wrapped for freshness and imprinted with the Ghirardelli logo and name and contains a lush chocolaty truffle center surrounded by creamy milk chocolate that just melts in your mouth and leaves you wanting more!  It was difficult but I had to stop myself after three squares as I was tempted to eat the whole bag!

As a chocolate lover, I couldn’t ask for a creamier, more satisfying chocolate experience.  The quality of the chocolate is outstanding and the price is very affordable.

Now for the big question. Where can you buy a bag (or case!) these lush chocolate treats for youself? Milk & Truffle Chocolate Squares can be purchased online through Ghirardelli by the case with free shipping, Ghirardelli stores, Target, Amazon.com, and at many major retailers across the country.

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Disclaimer: I received a 4.63 oz bag of chocolate Squares through She Speaks Milk & Truffle GHIRARDELLI SQUARES® Program. No other compensation was received, monetary or otherwise, and was not influenced in any way to write a positive review.  All opinions stated in this review are 100% mine. Your opinions may differ.

Only 3 days left to enter the Who Makes You Smile contest sponsored by TopDentist.com.  Entrants can win daily prizes, including chances to win teeth whitenings in select local areas.

The Grand Prize is an all-expense paid trip to New York City for a teeth whitening smile makeover, a $1,000 shopping spree, and a professional photo shoot!

The contest ends February 24th so hurry and get your entry in before it’s too late.

Enter the contest here.

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 Win A Kindle Fire!!

Co-host Adventures of a Military Family of 8 and 7 on a Shoestring have put together a fabulous giveaway just in time for Valentines Day along with 28 other bloggers, including me. The prize is one of the hottest e-readers around…the Kindle Fire! Trust, me, you are not going to want to miss out on this prize!

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This contest begins now and ends February 27, 2012 at 11:59EST.  One winner will be notified after all of the entries are checked and verified.  Amazon.com restricts shipping of the Kindle Fire to the U.S., therefore this giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.

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Simply The Sweet Life, a digital and print magazine for kids and teens, has an incredible Valentine’s Day giveaway happening right now on Facebook.  You won’t want to miss out!  There are lots of great prizes to be won, including a trip to New York City via CITYPASS & 1,000 Visa Gift Card, a home automation system & an iPhone4s from Vivint, and a Staub Cherry Round French Oven from Orson Gygi, and more!

Entering is easy. Just become a fan of Simply The Sweet Life’ magazine on Facebook then ‘like’ any or all of the nine giveaway sponsors listed on the page and share with your friends.  Once your done liking and sharing, simply fill out your name and mailing address in the small form at the bottom of the contest page and your done! Easy peasy!

This contest ends February 29th, 2012 so don’t delay!

Disclaimer: Promotional information regarding this contest was provided by a representative of Simply The Sweet Life magazine for the purpose of sharing with my readers. I am not affiliated with this magazine or contest and did not receive any type of compensation, monetary or otherwise, for posting this information. All opinions shared in the post are 100% mine. Your opinions may differ.

A fellow blogger named Deb has just announced her sister who lives in Las Vegas is very ill and in need of prayers.  I’m not sure what’s wrong but it sounds very serious.  Deb will be traveling from her home in Minnesota to Las Vegas either tonight or tomorrow to be with her sister and family. You can read more here. Please take a moment to say a prayer for her and her family.

Hey Moms! The Contours brand name and logo from Kolcraft just got a new meaningful makeover on Facebook.  The newly redesigned logo features a large C with an open O inside to represent the loving embrace between parent and child. But that’s not all!  Parents can also look forward to seeing new exciting editions from Contours added to this page throughout 2012, including the latest news, parenting advice, and developments. If your a parent or grandparent, you won’t want to miss out!

Be sure to check out the new Contours page from Kolcraft on Facebook and let them know what you think about the new look!  Oh, and be sure to let them know Granny Loves Gift Baskets sent you!

Disclaimer:  This information was provided by a representative of Kolcraft.  I received no form of compensation, monetary or otherwise, for sharing with my readers.  All opinions are mine. Your opinions may differ.

Don’t you love sampling food and treats before you buy?  I know I do!  Well, guess what, now you can with a subscription to Love With Food!  Each month this foodie community features a themed ‘Best Bites’ box filled with 5 to 6 hard-to-find gourmet treat samples (food and treat samples vary from month to month) for only $14 a month (shipping is free).  For each box purchased, Love With Food will also donate a meal to support No Kid Hungry to help end childhood hunger!  It’s easy to join and members can cancel at anytime.

Subscribers can also purchase the savory and sweet treats featured in the Best Bites Box at a discounted price (for a limited time), submit, rate, and share recipes, view and purchase products, receive exclusive member-only discounts, meet the Chefs, and share your favorites on Facebook and Twitter, and earn points which can be redeemed for free products on the website.

For the month of January, I received a Best Bites box filled with samples of delicious healthy treats.

The Best Bites box I received from Love With Food contained a small treasure trove of sample sized goodies.  I enjoyed everything I tasted, especially the gourmet trail mix from Sehale Snacks and Mango Surprise fruit leather from Stretch Island Fruit Co.  The trail mix made with almonds, honey, cranberries, and sea salt was the perfect combination of salty and sweet.  I really enjoyed the Mango Surprise fruit leather from Stretch Island Fruit Co too.

Included with the ‘Best Bites’ box was a card describing each of the sample food items.

• The Ginger People – Original Ginger Chews – soft, chewy candy with the peppery pop of real ginger (these candies are chewy with just the right amount of spiciness).
• The Ginger People – Spicy Apple Ginger Chews – like a warm slice of apple pie with a gingery kick. (my favorite ginger chew so far! the apple and ginger are a great combination).
• Nuts About Granola – “Plain Jane” Peanut Butter Granola – natural peanut butter with a kiss of cinnamon combine to make this uber-moist granola. This granola was featured on the Rachael Ray show as Snack of the Day! (loved the peanut butter & cinnamon combo. This moist granola tasted great with a cup of coffee)
• Sahale Snacks – Almonds with Cranberries, Honey, and Sea Salt – trail mix goes gourmet with whole almonds lightly glazed with orange blossom honey, tossed with cranberries and toasted sesame seeds. (this trail mix is the perfect combination of salty and sweet. Makes a great snack ‘on the go’ snack).
• Somersault Snacks – Pacific Sea Salt – these crunchy nuggets are made with sunflower seeds & toasted grains, making them rich in protein and vitamin E. (a yummy, guilt-free snack. I really enjoyed these salty snacks)
• Stretch Island Fruit Co. – Mango Surprise – naturally sun-sweetened mango fruit leather with a 1/2 serving of fruit in each pack and only 45 calories. (the mango flavor was beyond delish. I could have eaten ten more easily!)
• Might Leaf Tea – Chocolate Mint Truffle – a chocoholic’s guilt-free indulgence, this caffeine-free Rooibos tea is made with antioxidant-rich cacao nibs. (like a dessert in a cup! The chocolate – mint combo was delicious!)

Don’t these treats sound yummy! The theme for February’s Best Bites Box is Treats For Your Sweetheart.  As a new member who loves surprises, I’m hoping for lots of sweet, chocolaty treats in this box.

Where to Join

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You don’t have to be vegan to enjoy the Vegan Valentines Collection from chocolatier Oliver Kita.  This chocolate collection contains sixteen of the tastiest, most attractive chocolate bon bon’s I’ve ever tried and it’s no surprise why.  Chef and owner Oliver Kita has trained with some of the world’s best master chocolatiers.  He’s spent the last 20 years baking with chocolate flavors, perfumes, citrus, herbs, flowers, nuts, berries, exotic fruits, and spices to create his line of artisan fine chocolates using quality fair trade and organic chocolate. Read more about Oliver Kita and his delicious chocolate creations here.

The gorgeous vegan organic chocolates seen in the above picture arrived in a small white and green heart box tied with an Oliver Kita grosgrain ribbon.  Inside this box were sixteen of the most gorgeous handcrafted chocolate bon bons I’d ever seen.  The biggest challenge for me was choosing which one of these confections to try first! The chocolate bon bons were so gorgeous I almost didn’t want to eat them.  Almost.

Let me share with you a couple of my favorites from this collection

• Sakura Cherry Blossom – sweetheart cherry taste with sundried dark cherries & dark chocolate. (The cherry and chocolate combination was definitely a winner).
• Violet Halo – simply sweet and delicious “Ube- purple yam” used in southeast asian ice cream treats.  (I’ve never eaten Ube before but it taste great in chocolate).
• Vermillion Fruit- raspberry, lingonberry and red currant blended into a love triangle. (Delicious. I could really taste the lingonberry in this chocolate bon bon).
• Loveletter- St. Germain Liquer from Paris made with handpicked wild elderflower blossoms. (My absolute favorite!)

These organic vegan chocolates are handcrafted, delicious, and anything but ordinary tasting.  There were several different flavor combinations to choose from in the Vegan Valentines Collection and I liked them all but a few stood out, like the Love Letter flavored confection. This particular bon bon is a combination of Elderflower Blossoms and Parisian liquer and the flavor was like nothing I’ve tried before.  The unique combination of ingredients made this particular bon bon a unique treat for the taste buds.  I could have eaten a dozen more of these easily!

So if you like chocolate and experimenting with new, unique flavors, I would suggest trying the Vegan Valentines Collection from Oliver Kita.  You won’t be disappointed. These artisan chocolates are a little pricy at $50 per box but worth every penny.

Where To Buy

The Vegan Valentines Collection can be found in the Seasonal Chocolates category under the ‘Valentine’s Day’ tab on Oliver Kita’s website.  Oliver Kita also does custom orders too!

This confectionery collection is also available in a brown Oliver Kita Signature Heart Box.

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Disclaimer: I received the Vegan Valentines Collection from Oliver Kita through Tomoson.com to facilitate in this review.  No other form of compensation was received, monetary or otherwise, and I was not influence in any way to write a positive review. All opinions are 100% mine. Your opinions may differ.

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.

My granddaughter keeps me on my feet.  Literally.  I can easily spend several hours daily chasing after my two year old granddaughter around.  I can tell you by the end of the day, I’m exhausted, and ready to relax and unwind.  I would love to be able to afford a trip to the spa but that’s just not in my budget, so I have to look for less expensive ways to pamper myself and my feet.  I quickly discovered the Pedi-Scrub Foot Buffer from Spongeables is an inexpensive and great way to pamper tired feet and toes at the end of the day! Each easy-to-grip sponge is specially infused with soap and aromatic botanicals and last an incredible 20+ washes.

Spongeables Pedi-Scrub Foot Buffers come in two fragrances: Lavender Tea Tree Oil Aromatherapy(pink) and Citron Eucalyptus Aromatherapy (green).  I’m a sucker for anything scented with Eucalyptus so I chose the latter.  The bontanicals in this buffer/sponge are the same found in the Lavender Tea Tree with the exception of Eucalyptus extract.  The Eucalyptus extract has a light mint fragrance which made for a wonderfully aromatic aromatherapy experience.  The scrubby side of this soap infused sponge did a great job removing dirt and dead skin  from the heels and soles of my feet.  I haven’t tried this yet but apparently the buffer can also be used to shine up toenails!  Flip the pedi-scrub over and there is a soft sponge which can be used to cleanse the more sensitive, or ticklish, areas of the feet.  Like toes for instance!  As for me, I’m really happy with the results.  I’ve use the Spongeables Pedi-Scrub Foot Buffer three times and already my feet are starting to look and feel better.

Where to Buy

Spongeables or click here for a list of retailers

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One Spongeables pedi scrub in winner’s choice of fragrance/color.

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One For The Money, based on a book of the same title by Janet Evanovich, opens in theaters this Friday (January 27th).  This film is rated PG 13 and stars Katherine Hiegl.  View the official movie trailer here or read the synopsis on Fandango.

To celebrate the release of this film, I’ve been given an awesome prize pack to giveaway!

The Giveaway!

One lucky reader will win a prize pack containing one of each item listed below.

• Tote
• T-Shirt
• Mini Poster
• Lipstick Pen
• Notepad
• Tone Body Wash

Here’s a GREAT deal you won’t want to miss!

Right now on Groupon, pay only $6 for a movie ticket to see “One For The Money” in theaters or $12 for two tickets.  This deal ends January 27th so hurry and get your tickets for this film while their still available!

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