Contessa World Cuisine and a Giveaway - 50 Winners

Contessa World Cuisine is a line of delicious frozen skillet meals, ready in ten minutes and made with high quality and wholesome ingredients, with no msg, no trans-fat, no artificial colors or flavors, no preservatives and even multiple Gluten-Free (GF) options. The meals come with individually packaged sauce packets to allow for freshness, recipe variation and special dietary needs.

What makes Contessa meals different?

- 18 unique, world cuisine-inspired flavors
- Simple to prepare in ten minutes at home
- No msg
- No trans-fat
- No artificial colors or flavors
- No preservatives
- Minimally processed
- Multiple gluten-free options
- Individually packaged sauce packets to allow for freshness, recipe variation and special dietary needs

My Thoughts:

I received four varieties to try at home:  Sesame Chicken, Italian Sausage Rigatoni, Shrimp Alfredo and Beef Mongolian. I was surprised that each was very well seasoned and quite flavorful which, I think most of us know, is not always the case when you purchase prepackaged, frozen meals. These meals taste fresh. The ingredients are similar to what we would use to cook with: normal size cuts of meat, pastas, vegetables and other ingredients. The sauces taste good and there's enough to cover the meal. I do sometimes add more sauce or vegetables but not because they're needed, just because I wanted more vegetables or I want to stretch the meal just a little further.

Most days, it's just me at home so these meals are a good size, without needing sides and I can generally have enough for my lunch the next day. This works great for me! Besides the obvious of getting to skip cooking... with me being disabled from a neurological disorder, there are days when I just don't feel well and something as simple as cooking can be painful or even awkward when I'm dealing with tremors. They give me a chance to have a healthier choice for lunch or dinner, regardless of how I'm feeling, because they are fast and easy to put together. And, with the individually packaged sauces, I can even separate the meals into two individual servings and add a side of vegetables or maybe a bread to my meal.

We all like to have a selection when choosing our meals. There's nothing like going to the store and not being able to find what you're looking for or you find a brand you like but they limit your options to maybe one or two dishes. Not with Contessa, that's for sure. Contessa World Cuisine brings the flair of authentic international flavors to 18 meal varieties representing cultures from around the world, including Asian, Italian and Latin, as well as, various seafood dishes. These include:

Beef Mongolian
Broccoli Beef
Chicken Alfredo
Chicken Chow Mein
Florentine
Chicken Friend Rice (GF)
Chicken Stir-Fry
Italian Sausage Rigatoni
Jambalaya (GF)
Orange Chicken
Paellla (GF)
Sesame Chicken
Shrimp Alfredo (New)
Shrimp Fried Rice (New/GF)
Shrimp Primavera
Shrimp Scampi and Linguini Chicken
Shrimp Stir-Fry
Vodka Chicken Penne

Contessa World Cuisine skillet meals for two are available in the frozen meals section at retailers nationwide including Wal-Mart, Meijer, Publix, Food Lion, Giant Eagle, Schnuck's, Hannaford Bros. and others. Depending on the retailer, you will find them for around $7.99 - $8.99

Now, for the best part, Contessa World Cuisine would like to give you an opportunity to try their meals for yourself. I will be giving four people 2 coupons, each for $2.00 off their purchase of Contessa World Cusine frozen skillet meals.

The entries are simple and easy. Just follow the instructions on the Rafflecopter form. Giveaway will begin at 12:01am on 1/31/20123 CST and end at midnight CST on 2/17/2013. Thank you and Good luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Free Milk and a Kroger GC Giveaway

Giveaway is closed and winner has been notified. Thank you for entering. Please join me again soon!

I just love milk, don't you? I especially like drinking milk when it's really cold. But, there's one thing that's nearly as good as drinking milk.... drinking FREE MILK! Oh, yes! Let me tell you how:

Go to your local Kroger or one of the Kroger Company Family of Stores by closing on November 26th. (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) Purchase any four participating General Mills products, and you will either receive free milk (up to $3; limit of 2) or receive $3 off your shopping order! 

It's that easy! With my gift card, I stocked up on my favorite General Mills product: Honey Nut Cheerios! I eat them about every day. But, you can check with your local store and find their participating General Mills products.

GIVEAWAY

Kroger Co. Family of Stores doesn't want to forget my readers! They want to give one of you a $25 GC to use at your choice of the Kroger Co. Family of Stores! Isn't that exciting? What better time of year to get a FREE gift card?!

I'm going to make it easy for you to enter. First, let me ask you to please complete the mandatory entry, that way you'll be eligible to get the extra entries as well. Make sure you leave a seperate comment for each entry. I will close the giveaway on Wednesday, November 30th, at 11:59 pm CST.

Mandatory Entry

Leave a comment telling me which General Mills product(s) is your favorite to stock up on.

Extra Entries

Follow Kroger on twitter:  @KrogerCo  - 2 entries

Follow Kroger on Facebook - 2 entries 

Be a public follower of my blog - 1 entry

Subscribe to my email updates - 5 entries (Make sure you confirm subscription)

Follow me on twitter:  @SereneMoments


Thank you for entering and GOOD LUCK!


Disclosure:A gift card, included information, and giveaway have all been provided by Kroger brand through MyBlogSpark.

*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)

Mompact Blog Hop - Bunchee Giveaway

The #Mompact Blog Hop has come to an end. The WINNER is Christyn McKenna. Thanks to everyone who entered. Please Visit again, Read some posts and try your Luck at other Giveaways! - Gena

I am so excited to be taking part in the Mompact Blog Hop with 120 other blogs. Isn't that amazing? Well, it gets better. This fabulous blog hop consists of 150 prizes and a GRAND PRIZE that will be given away by Mompact. Even better is that each product was invented by a Mompreneur: 

MOMS SUPPORTING MOMS

This blog hop will begin September 12th at 12:01 a.m. and will end on Sept. 17th at midnight!

YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS!



BUNCHEES Baby Bottle Bibs

Invented (patent pending) by Ritzy Bitzy's founder, Monica Jones, BUNCHEES Baby Bottle Bibs are a new, convenient and innovative way to keep your baby comfy and dry during bottle feedings. Having given birth to two messy yet adorable eaters, Monica decided to take action on her big idea and the Baby Bottle Bibs were born. Way better than the standard bib, they were created to absorb dribble that trickles out of babies’ mouths while they are feeding from a bottle. They are made with ultra soft and highly absorbent plush microfiber and the absorbent collar not only holds it in place, it soaks up bottle leaks too! The Baby Bottle Bibs™ fit on baby bottles of all brands and shapes, they can even be used to keep the mess away when your baby learns how to drink from sippy cups. Their compact size allows for easy transport--just toss them in your diaper bag and go! Most importantly, they keep you and your baby dry!

Hey, you're not done yet. You are just getting started! Head on over to Eco Baby Mama Drama and check out her review of Zatswho.

This blog post is part of the Mompact Blog Hop. Make sure you visit all 120 blogs and Enter to Win. You can find the entire list of giveaways at Mompact

The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation - DVD Giveaway

Giveaway is CLOSED! Congratulations to Heidi McMahon!

Here's a super cute DVD for the whole family to enjoy. Take a look at the following information and, if you like, enter to win your very own copy. This is a DVD that can start holiday traditions.

It’s ‘Puppy Love’ as Paris Hilton makes voice talent debut alongside Mario Lopez as two playful pooches!

A hilarious and heartwarming family romp and the “paw-fect” sequel to the hit ABC Family original movie, The Dog Who Saved Christmas, the festive new release features Paris Hilton, in her first-ever voiceover role as the prim and proper poodle “Bella” alongside Mario Lopez, who returns as the voice of mischievous yellow Labrador “Zeus.” The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation takes a bow(wow) at retail stores nationwide, December 7, 2010, just in time to help kids and families celebrate the holiday season together. 

The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation (SRP $19.98) follows the Bannister family to a beautiful Rocky Mountain ski lodge for their long-awaited holiday vacation. Upon their arrival, however, it soon becomes clear that this trip will be no dog walk in the park! 

Obnoxious relatives and their prissy poodle Bella (voiced by Paris Hilton) are staying at the house too, and they want little to do with the Bannisters or Zeus (voiced by Mario Lopez), despite his growing “puppy love” for the cutest new pooch in town. 

Meanwhile, the hooligans who attempted to ruin the Bannister’s Christmas last year are up to their old tricks. They’ve made their way to the ski resort too – with plans to snatch a diamond necklace from a resort guest. When the necklace is mistaken for Bella’s dog collar the cantankerous crooks kidnap the pampered poodle and it’s up to Zeus to once again save the day. 

Showcasing a pack of terrific talent, The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation stars Gary Valentine (“King of Queens”), Dean Cain (“Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman,” Abandoned), Elisa Donovan (Clueless, “Sabrina, the Teenage Witch”), Casper Van Dien (“Watch Over Me,” The Curse of King Tut's Tomb), and Mindy Sterling (“iCarly,” the Austin Powers trilogy), Adrienne Barbeau (Fly Me to the Moon). Kayley Stallings (“Monk”), Brennan Bailey (My Sister’s Keeper) bring two fresh young faces to the cast as the Bannister children. 

Giveaway:

So, you're still with me, huh? I can't blame you! This is a great choice for the holidays. Now all you need to do is leave a comment for each of your entries. I will draw a winner Sunday, December 19th, at 11:59 CST. 

Unfortunately, I cannot promise that it will arrive before Christmas but I know they will get it out to you the best they can.

Mandatory Entry:

You must be a public follower of my blog thru Google Friend Connect.

Additional Entries:

1. What holiday traditions do you have in your family?

2. What is your favorite ABC Family holiday movie?

3. Follow me on twitter: @SereneMoments

4. Subscribe to my blog. (2 entries)

5. Tweet about the giveaway with a link to post. Comment with Twitter link. (2 entries)

Good Luck and Thanks for Entering!

Disclaimer:

I did not receive any form of compensation for this post. Opinions are my own or a press release from ABC Family and/or its PR group.

$55 Gift Code Giveaway to CSN Stores

Giveaway is CLOSED. Congratulations to Annalene!

It's Christmas Time! That means we all have lots of ideas dancing around with our Sugar Plums. So much planning, decorating, shopping.... all to get ready for, what I consider to be, the greatest time of year.

We are a mere 9 days and a wake-up from Christmas. Are you ready? The gifts bought, presents wrapped, menu planned....? Are you procrastinating and hoping for a little 'push' to get you off the couch and into the spirit?

Funny how, as we get older, it sometimes becomes a job, if we let it. We forget to enjoy this wonderful time of year. We forget the spirit of giving..... and receiving.

Our children can rattle off a list a mile long without taking a breath but US, no way. We expect everyone to just naturally know what we want, right? Especially spouses and significant others. How rude that they are asking what we want! I mean, I can go into any store or on any website and find thousands of things to buy for my Boyfriend but he asks, every year. I will say, this year, I gave in to his inquiries. But, in my defense, I only did so because he is doing a job out in Connecticut and is going to be lucky to even make it home for Christmas. (This is whole new story that I will not put you through. Suffice it to say that I will be very 'upset' if he can't come home.)

So.... what do I want? Seriously, it took me a bit to to make him a list. I'm not very 'needy'. I really don't ask for much. This was hard for me. I finally listed a few things that I wouldn't mind having but, at the top of my list, was a new TV stand. Last year for Christmas, this sweet man got me a 42" LG LED Flat Screen TV and a Blu-Ray disc player for Christmas.... ALL ON HIS OWN! Proof that he really doesn't need my help to shop for me. Also proof that he's a lot more generous with his money than I am.

I was kind enough to even locate a few suggestions for him from CSN. They have a nice selection of  TV stands for flat screens.

This is what I dream of having but it's a bit out of my price range and no way I would let him get this. Isn't it nice though?

Pretty!

But, I suggested more along this line. Which I really like.

This one is in the same size category as the really expensive one but looks a little retro and much cheaper.

So, I guess I have to wait and see what I get. He may go with this suggestion or one of the others. I ended up with about 6 things on my list. Of course, with Ollie, I could get something totally different. I mean, he asks what I want each year and this is only the first time in 5 1/2 years that I've given him a suggestion, so you just never know with him. I do know that it will be great and very much appreciated. He's my love and all I really want is for him to come home.

Now, to you! CSN wants to give one of you a Gift Code for $55 that can be used at any of their stores. How did you get this gift code? By doing this:

Mandatory Entry:

You must complete the mandatory entry to be eligible for additional entries. This contest will run until Sunday, December 19th at 10:00 PM CST. Thank you and good luck!


You must be a public follower thru Google Friend Connect to enter.

Additional Entries:

1. Follow CSN on twitter: @CSNStores

2. Follow me on twitter: @SereneMoments

3. Go to CSN and tell me what you would buy with your Gift Code.

4. Tweet about the giveaway with a link back to this post. Leave link in comment. (2 Entries)

I must say that I cannot guarantee that your item of choice will arrive before Christmas. You will have the gift code on the date the winner is chosen, however I cannot control the rest.

Disclaimer:

I was not provided any type of compensation for this post. All opinions are my own. I will briefly receive the gift code to pass on the my winner. Winner will be chosen through Random.org.

Sylvania SilverStar Ultra Headlights Review and Giveaway

Do you have trouble driving at night? Does it seem like you just can't see?

This is how its been for me for years. I cannot enjoy the luxury of a newer vehicle with their high-tech headlights so what am I to do? I've found a solution.... well, actually, it found me: Sylvania SilverStar ULTRA Headlights.

As you can see in the photo, the Sylvania SilverStar ULTRA headlights are up to 50 percent brighter, increase down road visibility by up to 40 percent and side road visibility by up to 50 percent when compared to worn standard bulbs. Studies have shown that whiter, brighter halogen lighting can improve reaction time, increase nighttime visibility and provide better roadside viewing.


 To get an even better idea, take a look at the VIDEO or their COMMERCIAL

So, what do I think?

Upon receiving the Sylvania SilverStar Ultra Headlights, I had my son, Cody, put them in for me. I was anxious to see the difference. Cody was actually the first to use them. He came back and reported an overall improvement to visibility and he was just driving in town. He drives a 'low rider' with all the 'bells and whistles', including those fancy headlights that hurt to look at so I was impressed that he would like the Sylvania's.

Next, it was my turn. I was also driving here in town but could tell quite a difference in the lighting. Everything seemed so clear. Not foggy or hazy as I sometimes got with my other headlights.

Then, the true test: a trip to my boyfriend, Ollie's, house. Ollie lives in a remote area in the hills. The roads are dark and curvy. His road is gravel and unlit. Visits to Ollie's, particularly at night, can be scary. There's so much wildlife on the roads and they're hard to see until they jump on it.

That's not the case with the Sylvania SilverStar ULTRA headlights. I could see clearly and for a good distance in front of me but the best part was I could now see the shoulder and then some. I could see them in advance, too, making it easy to spot all those four-legged creatures, lurking to the side. Even the curves where lit up much better. I felt so much safer with the Sylvania SilverStar ULTRAs on board.

I've been driving with them for a couple months now and they're still performing magnificently. I've even been able to try them in rains, both light and heavy, and they rose to the occasion. I'm very pleased and I recommend them to you all, particularly if your kids are driving. Get these in their vehicles. They don't pay enough attention as it is so give them all the help you can.

Tips from Sylvania

Accidents are three times more likely to occur at night than during the day. Here are some tips to keep you and your family safe on the road:

· Consider replacing standard halogen headlights with headlights that produce a brighter and whiter light. Studies have shown that whiter, brighter halogen lighting can improve reaction time, increase nighttime visibility and provide better roadside viewing.

· Don't wait for your headlights to dim and burn out before you replace them. Most headlights will dim up to 20 percent over time so evaluate them every year to ensure the best lighting performance.

· Replace your headlights in pairs to avoid uneven illumination, which can diminish driving visibility.

· Clean your headlight lenses and windshield to help you see better at night and in poor weather conditions.

· Ask your auto service person to make sure your headlights are properly aimed. Headlights can be knocked out of alignment by rough driving and, if not properly aimed, can be distracting to other drivers.

· Periodically check all your car lights to make sure they are in good working order. Ask a family member or friend.

Giveaway

Sylvania would like to make one of you the proud owner of your very own set of Sylvania SilverStar ULTRA headlights.

This giveaway will run until June 15th at 11:59 PM, CST.  Please, complete the mandatory entry first so that you are eligible for additional entries. Leave a separate comment for each entry. Make sure your e-mail is either in your comment or available at your blogger profile so I can contact you when you win.

Mandatory Entry

Visit Sylvania and tell me about another High Performance headlight they carry. Give me the name of the product and tell me something about it.

Additional Entries

(1) Follow Sylvania on Twitter:  @SYLVANIA

(2) Follow me on Twitter: @SereneMoments

(3) Tweet a special 'Hello' to Sylvania and let them know I'm working: (2 entries)

"Hey @SYLVANIA thanks for the giveaway at http://ff.im/l2LTp"

(4) Blog about this giveaway, bring me the link to it: (3 entries)

Good luck to you all!

This is a sponsored giveaway provided through Mom Relations. I received a set of Sylvania SilverStar ULTRA Headlights to review. The opinions here are my own and my son, Cody's.

Tiny Prints Greeting Card Giveaway

Contest is closed. Congratulations to:  

 Angela at The Children's Nook

I just love cards. Honestly, I think I enjoy sending them even more than I like getting them. I can stand in the card aisle forever, reading cards and trying to pick out the perfect .... one, yeah, right. Usually the perfect handfull.

Press Release

TINY PRINTS REVOLUTIONIZES THE ART AND TRADITION OF SENDING
GREETING CARDS

WITH THE CONVENIENCE OF ONLINE TECHNOLOGY

Tiny Prints Greetings Makes it Easier than Ever to Be Thoughtful

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA —April 12, 2010—Tiny Prints (www.tinyprints.com), a leading online retailer of premium, personalized stationery, announces today that it is expanding its highly successful product and service line with the launch of Tiny Prints Greetings, a new line of stylish printed greeting cards users can personalize, schedule and send online. The new service combines the power of Tiny Prints proprietary web technology with the trendsetting design sensibility the brand has always delivered.


Tiny Prints Greetings seeks to preserve and enhance the delight of sending and receiving greeting cards in the mail by revolutionizing the age-old practice with modern technology. Key benefits of the new service include:


§ Personalized Greeting Cards: Users will find the vast selection of stylish and creative designs that they have come to expect from Tiny Prints, only now they can also match their favorite designs with one of the thousands of verses from a library of options. Plus, since every aspect of a card can be personalized, users have the option to easily include a recipient’s name, edit the verse and upload photos to truly personalize their cards to express their exact sentiments. As a result, no two Tiny Prints cards will ever look exactly the same.

§ A Better Way to Shop: Not only can users easily personalize their cards online, they can address the envelope, add a stamp and pay for the card with just a few clicks. Customers have the option of sending cards to themselves to sign or save even more time by having Tiny Prints mail their cards directly to recipients. The end-to-end process can be completed in minutes, and all cards can ship within 24 hours.



§ Enhanced Convenience: For those who wish to avoid a mad dash to the store right before a special occasion, the service even allows users to set up automatic event reminders for birthdays, Mother’s Day, anniversaries and other occasions. Users can even schedule a queue of personalized greeting cards to be sent automatically up to a year in advance.

“The innovation made possible by Tiny Prints Greetings will help us further realize our vision of enhancing intimate human connections through the tradition of sending paper greetings,” said Ed Han, CEO of Tiny Prints. “By combining our design strength with user-friendly web technology, we hope to make sending greeting cards much more thoughtful and less time consuming for the next generation.”

For this convenient service with a personalized touch, users can pay per greeting card or sign up for a membership plan to enjoy special pricing on every card they send, starting as low as $1.99 each. As an added bonus for the launch, the company is waiving the first year's membership fee and offering the first three greeting cards absolutely free of charge when customers sign up.


Six years ago, Tiny Prints set out to create a more thoughtful world by enhancing the tradition of receiving high quality stationery in the mail. With the introduction of Tiny Prints Greetings, the company is making it easier than ever to reach out on special birthdays, holidays or even just to say hello. Combining the convenience of online shopping and advance scheduling, Tiny Prints Greetings will help you never miss an important occasion again. Visit http://www.tinyprints.com/greeting for more information.

About Tiny Prints


Tiny Prints, Inc. is a web-based company comprised of two brands offering premium, personalized stationery, Tiny Prints and Wedding Paper Divas. Tiny Prints provides simple, modern and unique stationery from photo cards to personalized greeting cards to thank you cards and business cards. Offering exclusive designs from the nation's top designers, easy card personalization, a powerful preview engine and top-notch customer service and paper quality, their designs have been lauded by numerous television networks, publications and celebrities.

Isn't that exciting. All this time as a stationery company and now CARDS! You can imagine my excitement when I was chosen to bring you this fabulous information about Tiny Prints. (Disclaimer) Not only do I get FREE cards for posting this but I get a great selection to choose from. And, if you read the press release, you see that I also get to give YOU free cards, too. That's right, everyone receives 3 FREE cards just for signing up for one of Tiny Print's membership plans and, as they said, the first year's membership fee has been waived!

If that's not enough, I'm also going to give one lucky reader a chance to win 25 FREE Tiny Prints Greeting Cards.

Giveaway Time

This giveaway will run until May 17th at 11:59 PM, CST. Make sure you leave a seperate comment for each entry and you MUST complete the mandatory entry to be eligible for the giveaway and additional entries.

Mandatory Entry

Make your way to the Tiny Prints Greeting Cards, choose your favorite design and bring me back a link to it.

Additional Entries

(1) Follow TinyPrints on twitter

(2) Follow me, SereneMoments on twitter

(3) Sign up for the Tiny Prints newsletter

(4) 'Like' Tiny Prints on Facebook (2 entries)

(5) Enter any current giveaway, telling me which one (2 entries)

(6) Grab my Button (2 entries)

(7) Tweet about this giveaway, leave me the link, can be done daily (2 entries per day)

(8) Follow this blog publicly

(9) Follow any of my other blogs for 2 entries each:
     
      Girls With Goodies

      Relax and Enjoy all your Serene Moments

      Visions of Life

**This giveaway is sponsored by MomSelect. I received 15 free cards of my choice in exchange for my honest review and post.**

Sun Tent and Supplies - Spring Time Giveaway

Thanks for all the entries! Some of you really tried hard to win and I appreciate your dedication. A winner has been chosen:  

Congratulations kenziesmum 

Okay, I have lots of goodies to bring you, so where do I start? How about with Precision Time? They've sent me a few items that are just perfect for kicking off Spring and enduring the rainy and warmer days that it brings.

First, a little about Precision Time:

A Rich Legacy of Excellence

As a young boy in Argentina, Hugo Fraga was fascinated with timepieces and especially the intricate motors that lay at the heart of every watch. For more than 30 years he perfected his skills as a watchmaker and technician, training his young sons along the way. After immigrating to the USA in 1977, Hugo turned his passion for watches into the American dream by opening the family's first full-service watch store in 1982.
Over the years, the family realized there was a growing need for accessible, high-quality watch repair and the first Precision Time was born. Their plan to combine the convenient location of mall kiosks with the technical expertise the Fragas are known for quickly became a huge success. Today there are nearly 100 locations across the country and Hugo's sons and grandsons continue to share their craftsmanship and passion for watches with ever our growing Precision Time family.

Expertise and experience are part of our heritage. When we say we're “The Watch Experts,” we mean it!

My Two Cents:

I was first introduced to Precision Time through Twitter. They were giving away some items there and I was entering to win. As I do with companies before entering their giveaways, I went to their website to "check them out". What I found there was amazing. They have such a huge selection of high quality watches from brands you will recognize:

Bariloche Pocket Watches

Hurlingham

London Underground

Lucien Piccard

Nexus

Ollie

Rave

Skagen

Sottomarino Italia

Toxic

Disney Snap Kids 


Giveaways at Precision Time

Not only does Precision Time love to host giveaways on twitter and on blogs at random, bu they also giveaway a watch each month to a member of the Precision Time Club (email subscribers) and they send out awesome coupons and special offers through email subscriptions. Which leads me to my next point:

Purchasing from Precision Time

That's right! I'm a customer, too. I can talk all day long about Precision Time and what they have to offer but I think it may mean more to you know that I am also a customer. Although they've sent me items for giveaways and I've won some of their promotional items, I had not tried one of their watches. That all changed around Christmas. I had joined the Precision Time Club and received a special offer during their Christmas Celebration: 25 days for $25, which I could purchase 5 Disney watches for $25. I couldn't pass it up, especially at Christmas time. I ordered 5 watches, one of which was for myself. The watch I ordered myself was the watch I received to giveaway during my Christmas Bash, the Vintage Mickey Mouse watch in collectors tin. I must say, had I had the extra cash, I would have ordered more of the Vintage Mickey watches for my sisters/niece/niece-in-laws. If you followed the link, you saw that they are TOO CUTE and, although it's a Mickey Mouse watch, it's very stylish and perfect for teens and adults.

I really liked that, once I ordered the watches, the were sent out immediately. I had them in less than a week and they were the exact watches as pictured. No surprises.

Coupons

Precision Time almost always has on-site coupons available that you will want to watch for. They're always a great deal and can be found HERE.

Giveaway

Sorry to be misleading. The giveaway will be for (1) Sun Tent, an Invicta Sun Visor and a Fossil Vintage Tote, all courtesy of Precision Time.

This is a perfect way to start your warm weather weekends. You have your sun protection with the tent and the visor and a cool tote to carry all your supplies in. Nice, huh?

This giveaway will run until May17 at 11:59 PM CST. Make sure you first do the mandatory entry for all other entries to be valid and leave seperate comments for each entry.

Mandatory Entry

Visit Precision Time and bring me the link to your favorite watch that they offer.

Additional Entries

(1) Follow Precision Time on twitter (doing so also gives you a chance at winning other giveaways)

(2) Follow the Precision Time blog

(3) Sign up for the Precision Time Newsletter (They have GREAT deals you won't want to miss and they give away a watch to a subscriber each month)

(4) Tell me today's Ebay Daily Deal from Precision Time

(5) Follow my blog or tell me if you already do.

(6) Follow me on twitter: SereneMoments

(7) Grab my button and post it on your blog or tell me if you have it.

(8) Subscribe to my blog.

(9) Blog about this giveaway, leaving me the link (5 entries)

(10) Tweet the giveaway, can be done daily (2 entries):  "Win Sun Tent and Supplies from @PrecisionTime and @SereneMoments  http://ff.im/j5J5x "

(11) Follow my other blogs  and get 2 entries each:

Relax and Enjoy all your Serene Moments

Girls With Goodies

Visions of Life

**This is a sponsored giveaway for Precision Time. I did not received compensation of any kind in exchange for this post and giveaway. I was shipped the giveaway items for my winners.**

You Can Make This Giveaway

With the holidays just around the corner, we thought it would be fun to showcase some quick and easy gift ideas you can give to friends, neighbors, co-workers, and oh yes…even your family! You can enter to win eBooks from  www.YouCanMakeThis.com and learn some fun new techniques, tips, and ideas not only for the people on your list, but also creative ways to decorate your home!

You Can Make This has created a free download for some fun gift tags. Each of them coordinate with ideas found as part of the DIY Gift Giving Series videos that can be found at www.youcanmakethis.com/blog , as well as designs and patterns found at www.SWAKembroidery.com and www.YouCanMakeThis.com.

You can also enter to win hundreds of dollars in gift certificates just for watching the videos that are part of the DIY Gift Giving Series and answering a question on the You Can Make This blog!

YouCanMakeThis is going to allow 2 of my readers to receive a giveaway bundle that would include instructions for making the Kimberbell Kids 24” Doll and “Gift-Giver” Patterns. These are the perfect toys to make every little ones eyes light up on Christmas morning.

I will run the giveaway until December 20th at noon CST.

Main Entry

Tell me who you would like to make gifts for if you win these downloads.

Extra Entries

(1) Follow my blog.

(2) Follow me on twitter: @SereneMoments

(3) Tweet the following and take 2 additional entries. You can do this as often as you like:

"Christmas Bash Giveaways Galore at Yummy! Yummy! Yummy! - http://lageansgoodies.blogspot.com - Every post with Christmas Bash icon"

My Secret Circle Giveaway - Girls 8 - 12

Giveaway has been extended to Dec. 18th at 1:00 CST!

If you haven't seen this little gem, you are in for a treat! Back in September, I received the Best Friend pack of the My Secret Circle and had two of my boyfriend's granddaughters help me test them. They just loved them.

My Secret Circle is a secure, online, social networking "world" designed specifically for girls aged 8 to 12 years old. Once the girls "plug in" their "key" and they are taken to a "private spot" where they can hang out with other My Secret Circle friends. Each friend must have a My Secret Circle "key" and must be given a private code by the friend in order to communicate in her community. Once the codes are shared, they can chat, share some photos, play games or just write in their journals. You can read my complete review HERE.

Want to win one for your child? Contest will run until Dec. 17th at noon CST. You must complete the main entry to qualify for additional entries.

Main Entry

Tell me who you would like to give this to when you win.

Extra Entries

(1) Follow my blog.

(2) Follow me on twitter: @SereneMoments

(3)Tweet the following about my Christmas Bash and take 2 extra entries. Do this as often as you like. No limit!

"Christmas Bash Giveaways Galore at Yummy! Yummy! Yummy! - http://lageansgoodies.blogspot.com - Every post with Christmas Bash icon"

Disney Mickey Mouse Club Vintage Collectible Watch Giveaway

Giveaway has been extended to Dec. 18th at 1:00 CST!

Don't you just love this? I am a huge fan of the Mickey Watches and I simply adore the vintage look of this one.

Brought to you by Precision Time, this is one of many fabulous watches they carry. They have styles for everyone, young and old. They are offering this fabulous watch which comes with its own, Mickey Mouse ears tin, to one of my readers, as well as many other prizes that I'll be posting for you soon.

If Mickey isn't what you're looking for, head over to Precision Time and look at their other selections and I am sure you will find just what you're looking for and at a fabulous price. Better yet, sign up for their newsletter and get the rest of their 25 days of Christmas Sales delivered to your inbox. Each day, they have a $25 deal. I got in on their Disney deal and ordered the watch shown, as well as 4 other Disney watches, each valued at $25 and I got all 5 for $25! I am a happy camper with that deal I guarantee.

Giveaway

Make sure you do the main entry to ensure you qualify for the extra entries. Please leave a comment for each entry. This giveaway will end on Dec. 15th at 11:59 PM

Main Entry

Go to Precision Time and tell me which watch is your favorite choice and who it's for.

Extra Entries

(1) Follow @PrecisionTime on twitter

(2) Follow @SereneMoments on twitter and tweet about the giveaway. Can do once daily.

(3) Follow my blog.

(4) Subscribe to my blog e-mails

(5) Grab my Christmas Bash button - 2 entries

(6) Grab my Yummy! Yummy! Yummy! button - 2 entries

(7) Tell me the closest Precision Time store to you.

Hot Deal on Wood toyboxes and Other Furniture!

Who doesn't want all those fabulous, fun items to decorate their child's room?  My friends over at Woodtoybox.com want to help you do just that! They are offering all of you 15% off your purchase of a toybox. Simply enter the code "toybox4u" to receive your discount.

Make sure and place your order between now and December 15th to ensure delivery by Christmas.

Let me give you a peek into their shop. Note all the many styles and finishes but, most especially, those "extra" touches that they make available to make your piece one of a kind. They also carry bookshelves, tables and chairs to complete the room.