Ruffled Felt Tree {and tutorial}

There are endless amounts of beautiful craft projects on Pinterest. Picking one to make can be tough, but with Christmas right around the corner, I figured one with a holiday theme would be best.

I went with a Holiday Ruffle Tree and I'm happy with how it turned out!


My Ruffle Tree

What you’ll need:
Styrofoam tree form
Felt
Fabric scissors
Dressmaker pins
Circle template
Decoration of your choosing or glitter (optional)



Directions:

I used a bottle cap as my circle template and folded the felt over so that I was able to cut lots of circles each time.

I did the circles very close together on the tree and probably cut about 350 in total, which made this very time consuming. You can do less and space them further apart.



Take each circle and fold it in half two times to make a rosette shape.



Insert one dressmaker pin as close to the bottom as possible and push it into your tree form starting at the top.



Continue these steps and work your way around until you complete the tree.



Top with glitter or decoration and you’re done!



When I finally decorate for Christmas, this will look nice tied in with all of my other decor.

P.S. The lucky winner of the Julep Nail Polish giveaway is Leslie from Life in its Ordinary Form. Congrats, girl! Email me with your information when you get a chance. Thank you to everyone that entered!

Julep Nail Polish Review & Giveaway!

Being the nail polish lover that I am, I was thrilled to be contacted by Julep. The company started out as a boutique nail parlor in the Seattle area and later expanded into offering their own line of nail color, very similar to Rescue Beauty Lounge. The difference with Julep is that they offer a monthly subscription service called Julep Maven where you take a style quiz (I’m Classic with a Twist btw) and for $19.99 a month, you’re sent new nail colors and nail care products fitted to your style type. If you don’t want to subscribe, you can purchase as you wish from their website.

One of the most impressive things about Julep is that they believe in women celebrating other women, which is so important in today’s competitive world. Their mission statement reminds you to take a step back and support one another. They also donate $1 from each bottle of nail polish sold to various women’s charities.


The Girlfriend's Essential Nail Vernis Gift Set


It came packaged neat and sleek!

Julep sent me The Girlfriend's Essential Nail Vernis Gift Set, which includes two nail polishes in the colors Catherine and Jennifer as well as their Essential Cuticle Oil.

Here are my thoughts on each product:

First and foremost, I wanted to mention that all of their polish formulas are 3 Free, which means they do not contain any DBP, toluene, formaldehyde. Hooray for that!

Catherine


I’m not someone that wears red nail polish very often, but after seeing how gorgeous this looked on my nails, I might need to rethink that. Catherine is a warm-toned, classic red that applied like a dream. I’m not exaggerating. I’m always skeptical with any new polish and this made me a believer. It went on smooth, with no pooling at the cuticles or streakiness. The coverage was great and pretty opaque with one coat. I used two for good measure and topped it off with Seche Vite (I also used Sally Hansen as a base). The color is vibrant, shiny and classy looking.


I put this polish to the test and it lasted 5 days with only minor wear at the tips from typing. There were no large chips and the color stayed true.

Jennifer


When I saw this pretty pink in the bottle, it made me smile. Soft, neutral pinks like this are something you can never go wrong with and fitting for any occasion. This is a sheer pink that could easily be worn alone or used to do a French Manicure.

The wear on Jennifer was just as good as Catherine and overall I’m very impressed with the quality of these polishes.

Essential Cuticle Oil
The convenience of this cannot be beat. It rolls on and it’s completely travel friendly. The oil also smells so nice which can be attributed to the lavender, rosewood and ylang-ylang essential oils. It also contains jojoba oil, sweet almond oil and castor oil for moisturizing and vitamin E as an antioxidant. This is also paraben-free.

This does work and made my dry, cracked cuticles smooth and soft, which is so important especially in the dry months of fall and winter.

Onto the fun part…the GIVEAWAY!

One of you lucky ladies has the chance to win The Girlfriend's Essential Nail Vernis Gift Set! This set is the same one that was sent to me for review and is very much Chic & Pink approved. The red shade will be perfect for the upcoming holidays and the pink will work anytime of the year. I also know you’ll love the cuticle oil.

To enter:
Simply leave a comment on this post. Easy as that!

Extra entries:
Follow my blog or let me know you’re already a follower +1
Follow me on Twitter or let me know you’re already one of my Tweeps +1
Tweet about this giveaway – you can use this: Enter to win a Julep Nail Polish Set from @ChicnPink here: http://tinyurl.com/7ne8uge +1
Blog about this giveaway +1

You can leave all your entries in one comment or separate comments. I'll ensure they're all counted.

The giveaway will close on 12/07/11 and the winner will be announced 12/08/11
Due to shipping restrictions, this giveaway is open to US Residents only.
Winner will be chosen via Radom.org.

Good luck!

FTC: This nail polish sent was sent to me by Julep in return for an honest review.

Shutterfly Holiday Card Giveaway Winners!

Thanks to everyone that entered my Shutterfly holiday card giveaway! There were a total of 47 entries. I used Random.org and the 3 winners are...



#20 - Kathie @ Like A Box of Chocolates

#37 - Leeann @ Join the Gossip

#4 - Princess Freckles @ Her Highness of Cute

Congrats, ladies! I'll be emailing you shortly.

Happy Friday!

NuMe Giveaway Winner!!

Thank you to everyone that entered the NuMe Giveaway. NuMe used Random.org to draw the winner and there were a total of 69 entries:

Min: 1
Max: 69
Result: 5

The winner is...

mrs.mfc

Congrats!! Please email me your info.

This week has been insanely busy and I hoped to get back to blogging on a regular basis. That's not going to happen and I will catch you next week.

Happy {almost} Friday and enjoy your weekend!

If You Seek Amy

I’m delighted to announce that my sweet and incredibly awesome friend Amy has started a blog called Notes From Anywhere But Here. You’ve definitely heard about her before. Geof and I met Amy and her husband, Chad last year on the VH1 Best Cruise Ever and have stayed in touch ever since. We also got to cruise together again this year. She’s my Midwest Sister from another Mister and I promise that she will keep you entertained.

Please head on over and say "Hello". You won’t regret it!

Today is also the last day to enter my NuMe giveaway. It will close at midnight.

NuMe Giveaway & Review

The folks at NuMe Professional Styling Tools were kind enough to send me the NuMe Mini Flat Iron to review. When I first opened the package, I couldn’t get over how small and compact it was, while still having the normal features of a regular sized flat iron. The design is also adorable and I love the cute zebra print. Another surprise is that it works with dual voltage, so it can be used anywhere in the world. If I’m ever whisked away to Europe, this is definitely coming with me!



I used the flat iron to straighten my hair beginning to end and really put it to the test. It took about a half hour, which was to be expected since it’s smaller than a normal sized flat iron. The ceramic plates on the iron are tourmaline-infused to prevent dry and damaged hair. I also noticed how quickly it heated up and was impressed with the fact that I didn’t have to keep going over pieces of hair again and again. Lastly, it comes with a one year warranty so you don’t have to worry about not being covered.

Ultimately, this is something I would use for touch-ups and keep in my purse so that I can take it anywhere when I need my hair to stay straight.



One of you lucky ladies has the opportunity to win the following prize pack valued at $525!

Here’s what’s included:
-Mini Flat Iron
-Vintage Flat Iron
-19mm Curling Wand



To enter:
“Like” NuMe on Facebook and leave a comment on their wall letting them know that you came from Chic & Pink. Leave a comment on my blog letting me know you did this.

Extra entries:
Follow @NuMeProducts on Twitter +1 entry
Be a follower of my blog +1 entry
Follow me on Twitter @ChicnPink +1 entry
Post about this giveaway on Facebook or on your blog +1 entry
Tweet about this giveaway +1 entry (can be done once a day for an entry per day)
You can Tweet this: I just entered a #Giveaway to win @NuMeProducts hair styling products from @ChicnPink here: http://tinyurl.com/3zfxlm7

That’s a chance for 18 extra entries! Please leave each entry as a separate comment below.

Giveaway will be close on Tuesday, June 7th and winner will be announced Wednesday, June 8th.

NuMe is also offering an introductory package discount for Chic & Pink readers here
Coupon Code: CHICNPINK
Effective Until: 6/8/11

Good luck!

General Mills Giveaway Week 5 Winner

Thanks to all for participating in the General Mills Retro Cereal Giveaway.

The Week 5 and final winner is...

Mami2jcn

Congrats! Please email me with your information.



This has been a crazy week and I hope to catch up with you all soon!

General Mills Retro Cereal Giveaway - Week 5 & Week 4 Winner

I’m thrilled to be working with General Mills for the third time to host another fantastic giveaway!

General Mills conducted a national survey, which asked consumers to pick their favorite Retro package designs from the 50s, 60s and 80s. The top packages chosen include Cheerios® (1956), Trix® (1968), Honey Nut Cheerios® (1984), Cinnamon Toast Crunch® (1984) and Lucky Charms® (1989). These limited-edition Retro packages will be available now through mid-March in Target stores nationwide. After the packages reach the stores, consumers can go to Grocery Savvy and view cartoons from the past, while enjoying a fun morning with family and friends over breakfast.

This is the last week and you will have one final chance to win the following Prize Pack:
1 Retro box of Cheerios® (1956)
1 Retro box of Trix® (1968)
1 Retro box of Honey Nut Cheerios® (1984)
1 Retro box of Cinnamon Toast Crunch® (1984)
1 Retro box of Lucky Charms® (1989)
$10 Target Gift Card
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Frisbee

Seeing these packages brought back a feeling of nostalgia of days gone by as a kid eating some of my favorite cereals on a Saturday morning watching cartoons. I have to say my favorite was Lucky Charms. I used to try and eat the oats and save the marshmallows for the end. This was a “special occasion” cereal around my house and getting it was a treat. We usually had Cheerios and the like.

For the last week, the spotlight will be on the one final cereal that is part of the promotion: Trix. This package was introduced in 1968 when the original Hawaii 5-O debuted on CBS and eventually became the longest-running crime show in television history until Law & Order overtook it in 2003. ATM First Philadelphia Bank installs the first automated teller machine in the U.S and The musical Hair officially opens on Broadway.

To enter:
Leave a comment on this post

Extra entries:
1. Follow my blog (+1 entry)
2. Follow ChicnPink on Twitter (+1 entry)
3. Send a tweet about this giveaway (+2 entries)
You can send this if you like: Enter to win a General Mills Prize Pack & Target Gift Card from @ChicnPink here: http://tinyurl.com/49h3uvu #Giveaway
4. Post about this giveaway on your blog with a link back to this post (+2 entries)

That’s a total of 7 possible entries!

Rules:
1. This giveaway is open to US Residents only
2. This giveaway will close on 3/29/11 and the winner will be drawn via Random.org and announced 3/30/11.

Good luck!

Week 3 Winner:

Congrats to JC




FTC: General Mills provided me with the prize pack and information for this giveaway.

General Mills Retro Cereal Giveaway - Week 4 & Week 3 Winner

I’m thrilled to be working with General Mills for the third time to host another fantastic giveaway!

General Mills conducted a national survey, which asked consumers to pick their favorite Retro package designs from the 50s, 60s and 80s. The top packages chosen include Cheerios® (1956), Trix® (1968), Honey Nut Cheerios® (1984), Cinnamon Toast Crunch® (1984) and Lucky Charms® (1989). These limited-edition Retro packages will be available now through mid-March in Target stores nationwide. After the packages reach the stores, consumers can go to Grocery Savvy and view cartoons from the past, while enjoying a fun morning with family and friends over breakfast.

For the next 2 weeks, you will have a chance to win the following Prize Pack:
1 Retro box of Cheerios® (1956)
1 Retro box of Trix® (1968)
1 Retro box of Honey Nut Cheerios® (1984)
1 Retro box of Cinnamon Toast Crunch® (1984)
1 Retro box of Lucky Charms® (1989)
$10 Target Gift Card
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Frisbee

Seeing these packages brought back a feeling of nostalgia of days gone by as a kid eating some of my favorite cereals on a Saturday morning watching cartoons. I have to say my favorite was Lucky Charms. I used to try and eat the oats and save the marshmallows for the end. This was a “special occasion” cereal around my house and getting it was a treat. We usually had Cheerios and the like.

Each week, the spotlight will be on one of the cereals that are part of the promotion. This week: Honey Nut Cheerios. Like Cinnamon Toast Crunch, this package was also introduced in 1984 when the #1 Song was 'When Doves Cry' by Prince (an all-time Chic & Pink favorite song), Mary Lou Retton wins two gold, two silver and two bronze Olympic medals and The Apple Macintosh is introduced.

To enter:
Leave a comment on this post

Extra entries:
1. Follow my blog (+1 entry)
2. Follow ChicnPink on Twitter (+1 entry)
3. Send a tweet about this giveaway (+2 entries)
You can send this if you like: Enter to win a General Mills Prize Pack & Target Gift Card from @ChicnPink here: http://tinyurl.com/6fc6pcx #Giveaway
4. Post about this giveaway on your blog with a link back to this post (+2 entries)

That’s a total of 7 possible entries!

Rules:
1. This giveaway is open to US Residents only
2. This giveaway will close on 3/22/11 and the winner will be drawn via Random.org and announced 3/23/11.

Good luck and if you don’t win this week, you still have 1 more chance next week!

Week 3 Winner:

Congrats to Cheryl F. {The Lucky Ladybug}





FTC: General Mills provided me with the prize pack and information for this giveaway.

General Mills Retro Cereal Giveaway - Week 3 & Week 2 Winner

I’m thrilled to be working with General Mills for the third time to host another fantastic giveaway!

General Mills conducted a national survey, which asked consumers to pick their favorite Retro package designs from the 50s, 60s and 80s. The top packages chosen include Cheerios® (1956), Trix® (1968), Honey Nut Cheerios® (1984), Cinnamon Toast Crunch® (1984) and Lucky Charms® (1989). These limited-edition Retro packages will be available now through mid-March in Target stores nationwide. After the packages reach the stores, consumers can go to Grocery Savvy and view cartoons from the past, while enjoying a fun morning with family and friends over breakfast.

For the next 4 weeks, you will have a chance to win the following Prize Pack:
1 Retro box of Cheerios® (1956)
1 Retro box of Trix® (1968)
1 Retro box of Honey Nut Cheerios® (1984)
1 Retro box of Cinnamon Toast Crunch® (1984)
1 Retro box of Lucky Charms® (1989)
$10 Target Gift Card
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Frisbee

Seeing these packages brought back a feeling of nostalgia of days gone by as a kid eating some of my favorite cereals on a Saturday morning watching cartoons. I have to say my favorite was Lucky Charms. I used to try and eat the oats and save the marshmallows for the end. This was a “special occasion” cereal around my house and getting it was a treat. We usually had Cheerios and the like.

Each week, the spotlight will be on one of the cereals that are part of the promotion. This week: Cinnamon Toast Crunch. This package was introduced in 1984 when Vanessa Williams became the first African American Miss America and stonewashed jeans were introduced.

To enter:
Leave a comment on this post

Extra entries:
1. Follow my blog (+1 entry)
2. Follow ChicnPink on Twitter (+1 entry)
3. Send a tweet about this giveaway (+2 entries)
You can send this if you like: Enter to win a General Mills Prize Pack & Target Gift Card from @ChicnPink here: http://tinyurl.com/652fk4x #Giveaway
4. Post about this giveaway on your blog with a link back to this post (+2 entries)

That’s a total of 7 possible entries!

Rules:
1. This giveaway is open to US Residents only
2. This giveaway will close on 3/15/11 and the winner will be drawn via Random.org and announced 3/16/11.

Good luck and if you don’t win this week, you still have 2 more chances!

Week 2 Winner:

Congrats to Lindsey at Learning to be a Wife



FTC: General Mills provided me with the prize pack and information for this giveaway.

Marley Lilly Giveaway!

If you haven’t been acquainted with Marley Lilly yet, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. This shop has some of the cutest things ever and they can all be monogrammed or personalized. Between different fonts and thread colors, you can turn it into something you love. They have jewelry, koozies, scarves, market baskets and so much more.

Marley Lilly has graciously offered to do a giveaway for my readers. You have the opportunity to win a Monogrammed Floppy Hat! These are so stylish and will be perfect summer. They come in a variety of 6 trim colors and can be monogrammed in the thread color of your choice.


Pink & Green


Turquoise is becoming one of my favorite colors

Here are some of my other personal favorites on the site:

Sterling Filagree Monogram Necklace

I’ve wanted one of these for the longest time. They’re so personal and look good with just about anything.

Rope Sterling Silver Engraved Ring

Classy & Pretty

Solid Market Basket

A trip to the store, a picnic or for car storage…these are great!

Can Koozie

Keep you can cool and cute!

To enter:
Leave a comment on this post telling me your favorite item from Marley Lilly

Extra entries:
1. Like Marley Lilly on Facebook (+1 entry)
2. Follow my blog (+1 entry)
3. Follow ChicnPink on Twitter (+1 entry)
4. Send a tweet about this giveaway (+2 entries)
You can send this if you like: Enter to win a Monogrammed Derby Floppy Hat from Marley Lilly & @ChicnPink here: #Giveaway
5. Post about this giveaway on your blog with a link back to this post (+2 entries)

That’s a total of 8 possible entries!

Rules:
1. This giveaway is open to US Residents only.
2. This giveaway will close on 3/11/11 and the winner will be drawn via Random.org and announced 3/14/11.

General Mills Retro Cereal Giveaway - Week 2 & Week 1 Winner

I’m thrilled to be working with General Mills for the third time to host another fantastic giveaway!

General Mills conducted a national survey, which asked consumers to pick their favorite Retro package designs from the 50s, 60s and 80s. The top packages chosen include Cheerios® (1956), Trix® (1968), Honey Nut Cheerios® (1984), Cinnamon Toast Crunch® (1984) and Lucky Charms® (1989). These limited-edition Retro packages will be available now through mid-March in Target stores nationwide. After the packages reach the stores, consumers can go to Grocery Savvy and view cartoons from the past, while enjoying a fun morning with family and friends over breakfast.

For the next 4 weeks, you will have a chance to win the following Prize Pack:
1 Retro box of Cheerios® (1956)
1 Retro box of Trix® (1968)
1 Retro box of Honey Nut Cheerios® (1984)
1 Retro box of Cinnamon Toast Crunch® (1984)
1 Retro box of Lucky Charms® (1989)
$10 Target Gift Card
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Frisbee

Seeing these packages brought back a feeling of nostalgia of days gone by as a kid eating some of my favorite cereals on a Saturday morning watching cartoons. I have to say my favorite was Lucky Charms. I used to try and eat the oats and save the marshmallows for the end. This was a “special occasion” cereal around my house and getting it was a treat. We usually had Cheerios and the like.

Each week, the spotlight will be on one of the cereals that are part of the promotion. This week: Cheerios. This package was introduced in 1956 when Elvis Presley entered the US music charts for the first time, with “Heartbreak Hotel,” the first of 170 hit singles. A gallon of gas cost a mere 22 cents and portable black-and-white TV sets hit the market.

To enter:
Leave a comment on this post

Extra entries:
1. Follow my blog (+1 entry)
2. Follow ChicnPink on Twitter (+1 entry)
3. Send a tweet about this giveaway (+2 entries)
You can send this if you like: Enter to win a General Mills Prize Pack & Target Gift Card from @ChicnPink here: http://tinyurl.com/4bhhaaf #Giveaway
4. Post about this giveaway on your blog with a link back to this post (+2 entries)

That’s a total of 7 possible entries!

Rules:
1. This giveaway is open to US Residents only
2. This giveaway will close on 3/8/11 and the winner will be drawn via Random.org and announced 3/9/11.

Good luck and if you don’t win this week, you still have 3 more chances!

Week 1 Winner:

Congrats to Jen at Get Lucky






FTC: General Mills provided me with the prize pack and information for this giveaway.

The Dahl House Giveaway!

The Dahl House and whitney j. designs is a boutique design company devoted to creating quality hand painted products for the home. Each of their painted products are hand crafted in the USA. They do not use any stencils and each one is entirely hand panted with water based paint that is better for our environment.

If you’re looking for a house warming or baby gift, The Dahl House is your answer. They have beautiful frames, ornaments, steps stools, stationary and much more.

Today, The Dahl House has graciously offered the chance to win a 5x7 hand painted frame of your choosing. The winner can have the frame personalized with their name spelled out or they can opt for a one or three letter monogram.

There are so many beautiful frames to choose from. Here are some of my favorites:

Classic Monogram

Timeless and good for any occasion

Lobster Frame

Perfect for framing your favorite beach photo

Mini Bows Frame

This would be a great gift for new parents to frame a photo of their little girl

Pineapple Frame

Great hostess gift!

Here are some of their other items I’m loving:

Bow Step Stool


Monogrammed Tray


Sailboat Notes in Pink


The Dahl House is also offering a discount to Chic & Pink readers of 20% off your purchase. Please use the promo code “Chic n Pink” during checkout. Thanks to The Dahl House for reaching out to my readers with this giveaway and extending a discount to me.

To enter:
Leave a comment on this post telling me your favorite item from The Dahl House or what frame you would choose if you’re the winner.

Extra entries:
1. Follow my blog (+1 entry)
2. Follow ChicnPink on Twitter (+1 entry)
3. Send a tweet about this giveaway (+2 entries)
You can send this if you like: Enter to win a personalized frame from The Dahl House and @ChicnPink here: http://tinyurl.com/4n675f8 #Giveaway
4. Post about this giveaway on your blog with a link back to this post (+2 entries)

That’s a total of 7 possible entries!

Rules:
1. This giveaway is open to US Residents only
2. This giveaway will close on 3/4/11 and the winner will be drawn via Random.org and announced 3/7/11

General Mills Retro Cereal Giveaway - Week 1

I’m thrilled to be working with General Mills for the third time to host another fantastic giveaway!

General Mills conducted a national survey, which asked consumers to pick their favorite Retro package designs from the 50s, 60s and 80s. The top packages chosen include Cheerios® (1956), Trix® (1968), Honey Nut Cheerios® (1984), Cinnamon Toast Crunch® (1984) and Lucky Charms® (1989). These limited-edition Retro packages will be available now through mid-March in Target stores nationwide. After the packages reach the stores, consumers can go to http://www.grocerysavvy.com/ and view some cartoons from the past, while enjoying a fun morning with family and friends over breakfast.

For the next 5 weeks, you will have a chance to win the following Prize Pack:
1 Retro box of Cheerios® (1956)
1 Retro box of Trix® (1968)
1 Retro box of Honey Nut Cheerios® (1984)
1 Retro box of Cinnamon Toast Crunch® (1984)
1 Retro box of Lucky Charms® (1989)
$10 Target Gift Card
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Frisbee

Seeing these packages brought back a feeling of nostalgia of days gone by as a kid eating some of my favorite cereals on a Saturday morning watching cartoons. I have to say my favorite was Lucky Charms. I used to try and eat the oats and save the marshmallows for the end. This was a “special occasion” cereal around my house and getting it was a treat. We usually had Cheerios and the like.

Each week, the spotlight will be on one of the cereals that are part of the promotion. This week: Lucky Charms. Do you remember Lucky the Leprechaun? This package was introduced in 1989 when The Cosby Show was the most popular show on television and a gallon of gas was 97 cents. Barbie also turned 30 and George Bush Senior became president of the United States.

To enter:
Leave a comment on this post

Extra entries:
1. Follow my blog (+1 entry)
2. Follow ChicnPink on Twitter (+1 entry)
3. Send a tweet about this giveaway (+2 entries)
You can send this if you like: Enter to win a General Mills Prize Pack & Target Gift Card from @ChicnPink here: http://tinyurl.com/4houyl3 #Giveaway
4. Post about this giveaway on your blog with a link back to this post (+2 entries)

That’s a total of 7 possible entries!

Rules:
1. This giveaway is open to US Residents only
2. This giveaway will close on 3/1/11 and the winner will be drawn via Random.org and announced 3/2/11.

Good luck and if you don’t win this week, you still have 4 more chances!

FTC: General Mills provided me with the prize pack and information for this giveaway.

General Mills Giveaway Winner

I was overwhelmed at the response to this giveaway! Thank you to everyone that entered. There were a total of 222 entries. I used Random.org to select the winner.

Min:1
Max: 222
Result: 86

#86 belongs to janetfaye! Congratulations and please contact me with your information so that the prize pack can be sent to you.

General Mills Monster Cereal Giveaway

I was thrilled to be contacted by General Mills to do another giveaway and this time for Halloween!

Fall is my favorite time of the year and Halloween is always so much fun. General Mills has released 3 Limited Edition cereals for the occasion. They are: Count Chocula, Boo Berry and Franken Berry. The Monster Cereals combine chocolaty, blueberry and strawberry flavored cereal with colorful marshmallow shapes that kids and adults enjoy.

They have each added spoonfuls of Spooky Fun to breakfasts for more than 40 years. I actually remember getting these on rare occasion as a kid. Each serving of the playful, monster-themed cereals are low in fat with no cholesterol or saturated fat. Count Chocula, Boo Berry and Franken Berry are a good source of calcium, whole grain and nine other essential vitamins and minerals.

Grab your boxes of Monster Cereals before they disappear for another year! They will be available at your local Target from September 26-October 31. You can also visit Grocery Savvy to access fun Monster Cereals photos and desktop backgrounds.

With that said, one reader will get the chance to win the following General Mills Prize Pack:
-A box of each Monster Cereal (Count Chocula, Boo Berry and Franken Berry)
-A $10 Gift Card to Target
-A trick-or-treat bag


This is the prize pack you will win!

To enter:
Leave a comment on this post

Extra entries:
1. Follow my blog (+1 entry)
2. Follow me on Twitter (+1 entry)
3. Send a tweet about this giveaway (+2 entries)
4. Post about this giveaway on your blog (+2 entries)

That’s a total of 7 possible entries!

Rules:
1. This giveaway is open to US Residents only
2. This giveaway will close on 10/05/10 and the winner will be drawn via Random.org

Good luck!

FTC: General Mills provided me with the prize packs and information for this giveaway.

True Prep Crest Giveaway

I was contacted by Jessica at Jewelry for a Cause. Their slogan, “Jewelry that sparkles with good intentions” says it all. The ladies at this company have a love for philanthropy and for jewelry. The list of charities and schools they’ve helped is impressive, with many that are close to my heart.


True Prep Crest

This giveaway is for a True Prep Crest! Jewelry for a Cause was featured in the recently published book, True Prep. This Crest is looks exactly like the cover of the book and is a perfect way to sport your love of all things preppy. It is also quite stylish!



Page 105 of the book True Prep where Jewelry for a Cause was featured

To enter:
Leave a comment on this post

Extra entries:
1. Follow my blog (+1 entry)
2. Follow me on Twitter (+1 entry)
3. Send a tweet about this giveaway (+2 entries)
4. Post about this giveaway on your blog (+2 entries)

That’s a total of 7 possible entries!

Rules:
1. This giveaway is open to US Residents only
2. This giveaway will close on 9/24/10 and the winner will be drawn via Random.org

Good luck!