Cook's Ham giveaway! (2 Winners) CLOSED

I love family and always look forward to holiday and/or occasions that bring family together. What better way to enjoy the family than around the table with a delicious meal ready to eat. Maybe this year you can volunteer to make the main dish! Cook's Ham will make it not only easy for you, but will be sure to bring a smile to everyone's face.

What makes Cook's Hams so great:
"There are many brands of ham available to you, but to ensure consistent quality and a great tasting ham, look for the Cook's name. That’s because Cook's hams always begin with old-fashioned bone-in hams for a more natural texture and taste. We slow-cure our hams with natural ingredients like pure cane sugar, real honey, brown sugar and maple syrup. For the perfect finish, we smoke our hams for hours using real hickory wood. This process gives our hams a taste that separates Cook's hams from the rest."

With Mothers Day and Fathers Day coming up you may want to conceder using a Cook's Ham and using some of their tips on How to Prepare and Carve a Ham the right way here and here.

Also, if you do have leftovers, Cooks site offers ideas for "Extra Meals" using leftovers.

Giveaway:
TWO lucky winners will receive a coupon for a "FREE Cook's Ham" up to $30.00!

To Enter:
Go to Cook's website and check out their delicious recipes! Come back to this link and leave a comment telling me what recipe you would like to try! (This is a MUST)

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Rules:
Be sure to leave a comment telling me what the entry is for. Leave a separate comment for each entry. Also be sure to leave an email address for me to contact you. A winner will be selected randomly using Random.org. They will have 48 hours to reply or a new winner will be chosen. US ONLY!

Giveaway Ends: April 20, 2010

"Hand of Fate" book review

Book Description:
The second installment in a New York Times best-selling series featuring three professional female crime fighters. Fox News legal correspondent Lis Wiehl teams up with veteran mystery novelist April Henry for this compelling new mystery. Warning: this one’s not for the faint of heart.

When the host of a popular Portland, OR radio talk show is murdered, the Triple Threat Club—a federal prosecutor, an FBI agent, and a journalist—must narrow down the lengthy list of suspects who wanted him dead.

Outspoken radio talk show host Jim Fate dies tragically and dramatically when poisonous gas fills his recording booth while his show, “The Hand of Fate” is on air. In the ensuing panic, police evacuate downtown Portland, leaving FBI Special Agent Nicole Hedges trapped in a high-rise building.

Crime reporter Cassidy Shaw is the only journalist brave enough to report from the scene as chaos overtakes the streets. And federal prosecutor Allison Pierce must rescue a child separated from her family even as she escapes the danger herself.

In the days following Fate’s murder, these three colleagues and friends team up to piece together the not-so public life of Jim Fate in order to uncover the stunning truth of who killed him—and why.

Review:
I decided to make a change and read something that was a not my average book. I really wasn't sure what to expect, but was surprisingly drawn to this book immediately. Right away, the book introduces you to the victim and who they were while alive. Before you know it they are facing death and the suspense begins.

The author did a great job in keeping you wondering who had committed the murder and why. The book was full of twist and emotion. My only complaint is I am still not sure how realistic the outcome in the end is. This is a "fiction" though, so I figured I can't dread on it the ending too much. I also have to admit, that It was nice to have an ending for once that I couldn't guess the outcome until it happened.

It is nearly impossible to find a good suspenseful book without all the vulgarity and gore. Hand Of Fate proved that it could be done and keeps all the christian standards in mind without offending it's readers. Overall I am very excited for the next Triple Threat Novel to come out!

Read more about this series at liswiehlbooks.com

Weekend Giveaways!

First, let me wish ALL of my readers a "HAPPY EASTER"!
I have been so busy helping the Easter Bunny this year ;0)

Well if you get a chance before all the craziness begins, be sure to enter some of these great giveaways!

Romance Your Hubby on Easter with "Truth or Dare"!

"After a beautiful Easter Morning with the family, you need to make sure you take the time to thank the REAL
Easter Bunny! Although eggs full of candy can be sweet, nothing is as sweet as Truth or Dare in the bedroom…
Each egg carries a Truth or Dare for you or your partner. Take turns. Each “Dare” must be completed and each
“Truth” must be told. Everything in the basket will be used for the game, so don’t open it before Easter.
If all goes well, you will be enjoying much more than this game by the end of the night!"

This last year my sister got married. She had a shower were you had to bring a gift for her to use each holiday. Of course it was preferred if you did something sexy and romantic, so I came up with this "Romantic Easter Night with Truth or Dare" basket.

I am bummed because I cannot find my pictures of the basket. However, I found a way for you to download the files so you don't have to go through so much work when putting this romantic Easter basket together. You can find the link below.

This is a romantic game of Truth or Dare. Not only is it fun, but will hopefully allow you and your significant other make some time for the two of you after the little ones go to bed. This is defiantly a game you will want to play behind your bedroom doors so know that some of the truth and dares may be a little... You know. (However, it is fun and not offensive). I am pretty conservative. Some of you may even want to add your own truth or dares.

All you need is :
A Basket
Easter Eggs (to place the Truth or Dare messages in)

If you choose to use my "Truth or Dares" you will need the following:
Licorice
Body Paint or Chocolate Syrup
Candy Handcuffs (these can be found at most novelty stores)

How to Play:
It is easy. Each person takes turns opening an egg. Each egg has a Truth or Dare, which your partner will have to complete.

Download the game here!

Bake Me A Wish Easter WINNER!

#179 clynsg

You just won the Chocolate Mousse Torte cake from "Bake Me A Wish". This is such a delicious cake. If you decide you don't want it, I would gladly except it ;0) Just kidding. However you have 48 hours to contact me. I have sent you an email so you can reply with your information. Enjoy!!!

Also, there is a great giveaway this week for Piggy Paint nail polish. You won't want to muss hearing about their new tween line and its fun colors!!!


Don't miss out on the DISCOUNT Piggy Paint is offering....

10% off code: SNOW10L
FREE SHIPPING on orders
$35 or more!

I am also in the process of reviewing a book, that I will be giving away one of my readers their own copy.

Giveaway Friday!

Enter to win some of these fantastic giveaways!

50% 0ff All New Moon Merchandise at Hot Topic!!!

Any Twilight Fans? Hot Topic has ALL New Moon merchandise 50% off.

They have everything a fan could ever want from jewelry, make-up, posters, clothing and more! There are several bag clips and key chains that went from $6.99-$8.99 to $2.99-$3.99.

New Moon Heart Pendant
Was: $20.00
Now: $9.98

New Moon 8 piece magnet set
Was: $8.00
Now: $3.98

Great Easter Ideas for the Twlight/New Moon fan in your home!!!

"Hey, Rabbit!" review

With Easter coming up many of you are probably wondering what to add to your child's Easter basket, that doesn't cause cavities. I always like to add books. I and several other members from The Classy Closet review panel had the opportunity to review "Hey Rabbit!", by Sergio Ruzzier. This is a wonderful book that you and your children can enjoy Easter and year on.

About "Hey Rabbit!":
"Move over Easter Bunny, there’s a spunky new rabbit in town, and he has a suitcase full of special surprises for each of his friends: Dog, Toucan, Bear, Cat, Mouse, and Crab! Sergio Ruzzier, author of the Amandina, has once again worked his considerable magic to create Hey, Rabbit! – a playful tale that is sure to have kids shouting out the words and immersing themselves in the detailed and witty illustrations."

About the Author:
Sergio Ruzzier was born in Milan, Italy, in 1966. He is an author and illustrator of many children’s 
books and an editorial illustrator. From 1989 to 1993 he created a series of comic strips for Linus, the Italian comics magazine, and later for Lupo Alberto Magazine.
In 1995 he moved to New York City, from where he's been working for national and international magazines and book publishers.
His work has been awarded by American Illustration, The Society of Illustrators, Communication Arts, The Society of Publication Designers, Parents’ Choice, etc.


You can learn more about Sergio Ruzzier and "Hey Rabbit!" by visiting these sites.
Sergio’s blog: http://sergioruzzier.blogspot.com
Sergio’s website: http://ruzzier.com
Hey, Rabbit! book trailer
Hey, Rabbit online drawing activity


Review:
My children and I love this book. It grabs my children's attention by allowing them to guess what will come next. They especially love meeting all of Rabbit's friends. My personal favorite part about the book is the illustrations. Each picture is surrounded by color and life. I am so happy to now have "Hey Rabbit" added in my children's book collection.

Buy It:
You can purchase "Hey Rabbit!" on Amazon for only $12.23.

This product was donated for the purpose of a review. Even though I was given the this product free, my review is my very own honest opinion.

Mr. Linky Friday!!!

Link up those giveaways and enter for your chance to win!!!

Winner of Curious Chef giveaway...

Congrats to #106 Terra H. You have been emailed and have 48 hours to respond. Hope you and your little chef enjoy ;0)