Dec12009

Crazy Uncle Jester’s review & HOLIDAY giveaway!-CLOSED

Before I get into the reviewy stuff, let me give you a little back-story…

So, I went to this rockin’ party on Halloween that had some appetizers sitting out. One in particular looked very festive. It was a block of cream cheese, with some orange jelly, with what looked like little red flakes in it poured over top. I had to try it.

Turns out curiosity can (almost) kill your tastebuds.

I took a HUGE bite of the stuff, and let me tell you, this party instatly became my favorite because of this amazing jelly! It was SPICY but oh-so- sweet at the same time!

It was the BEST and most unique tasting dip I had ever. had. in. my. whole. stinkin’. life. I never left the table (well, except to kick some butt at Halloween Pictonary).

And my luck must have been in full out that night, because the MASTERS of the yumminess were at the party with little ol’ me. Needless to say, I was like a 13 year-old girl at a Jonas Bro’s concert.

You may laugh at me now…

Ok, so I was chatting with Crazy Uncle Jester HIMSELF (in the flesh y’all!) and mentioned that I must have all of his products, and that I would SHARE them with you!! (You can thank me later)

All of the products are made FARM FRESH, ALL NATURAL, NO PRESERVATIVES and get this: TRANS FAT FREE!!!

Even better- they are AWARD WINNING!! Check out their site to see all their amazing awards. They’ve even won Scovie Awards. How cool is that?

Here’s the KICK ARSE prizepack, which would be awesome as a gift (any man would LOVE this gift) for the holidays:

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How cute is this basket? And before you ask, the sticker is on the plastic, not the basket, so it is reusable! I’m thinking this MUST have been Aunt Jester’s idea. She’s one classy lady!

It comes with: a 16 Fl. Oz. bottle of Crazy Uncle Jester’s Brush Fire BBQ™, Crazy Uncle Jester’s Jamaican Hellfire™, an 8 Fl. Oz. jar of Crazy Uncle Jester’s Wild Fire Jelly™, 8 Fl. Oz. of Crazy Uncle Jester’s Blazing Hot Mustard™, an 8 Fl. Oz. jar of Crazy Uncle Jester’s AfterBurner Sauce™, and a six-pack of Crazy Uncle Jester’s Molten Hot Magma Balls™. Yuuuuuuummmmmmmm

Now, this is no cheap giveaway, so I’m gonna make you work a little harder for this one. Here’s what you need to do (you don’t have to do all- but remember to comment separately, mmkay?)

  • Follow Crazy Uncle Jester on Twitter. Get your followers to do the same for an extra bonus entry.
  • Go to the Crazy Uncle Jester site, and tell me which product you think you’d like to try the most.
  • Tweet this: @DomesticDebacle & @CrazyUnclJester are giving away a HOT holiday gift pack!Head here: http://tinyurl.com/yh7lzt7
  • Subscribe to Crazy Uncle Jester’s monthly newsletter, on his site (in the bottom left hand corner of his site).
  • Head to Crazy Uncle Jester’s BLOG and give him some comment love. Leave the link in your comment.
  • Blog about this giveaway, and make sure to include the link to it! Add the link to your comment, so I know where to look.

 

Again folks, make sure you comment separately for EACH thing you do. It’s more entries, and let’s admit it, it’s one of those giveaways that are SOOOOOO worth it!

This giveaway will end on Saturday, December 12th at noon. Once I have picked my winner, it will be shipped out the following Monday first thing in the morning.

(Dear FTC: I got this cool prizepack for me & one to giveaway to my readers. Uncle Jester and Aunt Jester are some awesome peeps, that I know personally. No money exchanged hands, but I can tell you that 2 of my family members are getting this prizepack, and I’m paying for them myself, full price ’cause that’s how I roll. I support local businesses and don’t expect freebies. I would have blogged about them anyway.)

Oct312009

It’s a “YO PARTY” Review and Giveaway!- CLOSED

My family and I love Yo Baby. It was part of M’s first foods, so when Yo Baby from Stoneyfield farms contacted me to review their NEW Yo Baby Meals, I was thrilled!

Yo Baby meals are an awesome 3-in-1 combination of protein-packed yogurt + fruit + veggie purée in one cup. That’s right folks, all in one little cup. And you don’t have to worry about having 3 jars open at a time, thus saving you space in your fridge!

It’s simply a win-win! Baby gets her fruit & veggies, so mom and dad don’t have to worry about nutrition (or space, or time for that matter!). It’s really a one-stop shop here! And you know it’s a brand you can trust, because it comes straight from Stonyfield Farms.

They come in three yummy flavors: Pear & Green Bean, Peach & Squash, Apple & Sweet Potatoes. Oh, and the single serve 6-ounce cup offers 50% more than current 4-ounce YoBaby multipacks. How’s that for packin’ it in?

And better yet, YoBaby is all natural and certified organic, made with milk from cows fed organic feed and not treated with antibiotics or artificial growth hormones. To me, this is music to my ears. Stonyfield makes organic easy.

Here’s what the little cup, packed with lots of good stuff for your little one looks like:

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And here’s the AWESOME prize pack I am giving away to celebrate the Yo Party & what it looks like:

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It comes with a reusable YoBaby Bag, an Eric Carl Growth Chart, a YoBaby travel bowl with lid and utensils, an organic YoBaby bib, and a bundle of 5 Free YoBaby coupons.

So here’s what you need to do to win: (you can choose one, or do all to up your chances)

  • Tweet about this giveaway, and include @DomesticDebacle in your tweet- leave a comment saying you did this.
  • Write a blog post, linking back here, to this giveaway and leaving the info in the comments below.
  • Snag my button, and post it on your site, leaving me a link in the comments as to where I can find it on your site.
  • Subscribe. Comment below and let me know that you did!
  • Comment below, and tell me what flavor you think your little one would like the most.

This giveaway will end on Saturday, November 7th!

Oct302009

Elk Creek Vineyards, a tale of three wines.

Recently, I was given the opportunity by Elk Creek Vineyards, to review (yes FTC, I got them for free in exchange for a review, but free booze doesn’t affect my decision on how they taste, mmkay?).

Elk Creek wines is part of a large vineyard in Owenton, KY. So what’s great about this- is yes, it’s another AMERICAN COMPANY! Can I get a YAY?!? But this is no ordinary vineyard. It’s family friendly. Really. Check out their site HERE for more information. They even have several lodging options, so where you will stay will never be an issue. There are so many things to do at Elk Creek, that it’s a destination within itself. I can’t wait to take my family there!

Now to the nitty gritty of their goods:

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For my first go-around, I tried their Ghostly White Chardonnay, which was AMAZING with kettle corn! This bottle actually went so fast in my house (hubs got one sip, then I drank the rest) I couldn’t get a pic of the bottle (which you think I would have considering I was the one with the bottle the whole time-but my clean-freak-anal-retentive-husband-more-commonly-known-as-J threw it away before I got the chance). This wine was so smooth, and I enjoyed drinking it so much! It’s actually my wine of choice. Not too sweet, but just right.

For my second go round, I had the Sweet Mellow White, Ghostly White. This was a SUPER sweet wine (in my opinion now, so you’ll have to try it, and let me know what you think). I thought it tasted like a German Riesling, which I love, and normally order when I go out. It’s one of those “after dinner wines” or “just got up in the morning wanting something sweet” wines. I really think it’s good for about any time of day icon wink .

The third, Bone Dry Red Cabernet Sauvignon, is pretty mild. It’s very, very smooth with a little hint of spice. It’s definitely one of those “must buy wines” and consider myself spoiled now that I’ve had it. I’ll be honest here, I don’t like red wine, but this one, I love.

 

And you know what else? Elk Creek does a WONDERFUL job with their packaging. The bottle labels are well decorated, and while they might be considered Halloweenie, I think they are great all year-round. Especially for those who have a sense of humor like myself.

 Bottom line, the bottle don’t lie. All three are great, and in my opinion, fantastic gifts. I know my family will be getting some for Christmas. They are soooo appropriate with “A Christmas Carol” coming out (I’d much rather be visited by Elk Creek Wine’s Ghostly Whites than the three ghosts of Christmas). Know what I mean, Ebineezer?

 What’s in this for you? YOU can use code SCARYWINE for 10% off 3 wines, or code SCARYCASE for 20% a case (any varietal) and free shipping. The coupons can be used on any type of wine – not just for Halloween!! Elk Creek Wines are currently unable to ship to the following states: AL, AK, AR, DE, IL, IA, KS, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, NJ, NM, NY, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, UT and WI. Click  HERE to order!  

Sep192009

Fiber One by Yoplait Review and TRIPLE prize pack giveaway!

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I was given the opportunity by my good friends at My Blog Spark to review the new Yoplait Fiber One yogurt pack. Talk about perfect timing! fiberone 072409
Now the great thing about the Fiber One packs, is that each one contains about 20% of your recommended daily fiber! It also contains only 50 calories per cup!

Yes, go ahead and read that part again, it really is just 50 calories!

So you get all the yummy taste, with the added benefits of vitamins A and D with absolutely ZERO guilt! Now who doesn’t love that??

And to top it all off, My Blog Spark is offering THREE of my loyal readers this AWESOME prize pack!
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Now, THREE readers will win, and you still have multiple entries! All you have to do is:

  • Tell me your guilty snacking pleasure, and what are your dieting secrets?
  • Click the little ‘follow’ button on the left side of my blog, and follow me
  • Tweet about it, and include me, @DomesticDebacle in the tweet.
  • Blog about it, and link back to this post.

And it doesn’t end there! You can still print out a $1 off coupon HERE!

*This giveaway will end on Tuesday, September 29th!

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And the Yoplait Whips Frozen Prize pack giveaway is:

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Jennifer Young!
Congrats, and let me know what you think of the Yoplait Whips, frozen!