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Holiday Fun With jcpenney Santa Tags

Posted on December 15, 2011January 20, 2024 by Mandy

Wouldn’t opening a gift be more fun if you could actually hear a personalized message from the person who got you the gift? Wouldn’t it be more fun to record a fun message for someone special in your life so they could listen to it as they open the gift you chose for them? I recently had the opportunity to try out jcpenney’s new Santa Tags and suprise another blogger with a gift I’ve picked out just for her!

Using her wish list I was provided with, I logged on to jcpenney.com and browsed their fabulous selection of great gifts. Are you still in the thick of Christmas shopping like I am? I promise you could find anyone the perfect gift at jcpenney. Take a look at some of the amazing gifts they have:

A Liz Claiborne Leather Satchel:

A Keurig:

Toys for the kids, like this Fisher Price Magical Tea for Two:

And there is so much more!

Now, check out how easy and FUN using the JCPenney Santa Tag is:

Secret Santa Tags

I had so much fun choosing a gift for my recipient and recording my Santa Tag for her, and I hope she will love it! I can’t wait to find out who MY Secret Santa is!

I wrote this review while participating in a campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of jcpenney and received a jcpenney Secret Santa gift and a promotional item to thank me for participating.

Holiday Traditions With Hickory Farms Gift Baskets

Posted on December 11, 2011January 10, 2016 by Mandy

One of my favorite parts of the holidays is all of the wonderful FOOD! It seems like Hickory Farms has always been a staple of our holiday get-togethers. I can definitely recall seeing those huge gift baskets in our home growing up and being so excited to try out all of the amazing sausages, jellies, and cheeses. Even today I still think the holiday is not complete without one!

My family and I were recently given the opportunity to try out a Hickory Farms gift basket and we were sent the Summer Sausage basket.

This basket included 2 Signature Summer Beef Sausages, Farmhouse Cheddar Cheese, Smoked Cheddar Blend, and Smoked Gouda, my favorite. It was all fresh and delicious and we enjoyed snacking on it as we put up our Christmas tree. As a special thank-you, my item also included a flash drive, which I can always use and was very much appreciated!

Not only do Hickory Farms gift baskets make excellent foods to enjoy at home during the holidays, but they also make wonderful gifts. Hickory Farms currently has a $3, 3-day shipping special going on, so if you need a gift shipped, this would be an excellent deal! Don’t forget about those friends, relatives, and business contacts living out-of-town!

With such a great selection of gift baskets, there is definitely something for everyone at Hickory Farms. It will also make your holiday food and snack prep so much easier.

I wrote this review while participating in a campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Hickory Farms and received a product sample to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate.

Sam’s Club-Chex Party Mix-change & Giveaway

Posted on December 10, 2011January 10, 2016 by Mandy

If there is one snack food that I can remember always being around during the holidays ever since I was a little girl, it’s definitely Chex Mix. Not only does it make a great party snack, but it also make a great food gift!

This year, Sam’s Club and Chex wants to provide one of my lucky readers with everything they need to host their own Chex Party Mix-change. Think of the classic cookie exchange with a twist! Grab some friends and family (you can invite them using these awesome printable invitations). Next, print off some of these mouth-watering recipe cards. Finally, print off this handy shopping list for everything you’ll need to make some amazing Chex Mix snacks.

PARTY TIPS:

• Set up a special table to keep all the Chex® Party Mixes on. Have cards and pens handy to label the mixes with.
• Create a “mix it up” bar with sparkling water, fruit juices and other beverages for guests to
create their own special blends.
• Have Chex® Party Mix recipe cards on hand for guests to take home and enjoy.
• Take pictures at the party and create memory books as gifts you can send to friends and
family later.
• Buy large gift bags for guests to carry home all their Chex® Party Mixes in.
• A great way to help the community is to ask guests to bring an extra box of Chex® for the local food shelter or pantry.
• Don’t limit yourself to evening parties. Mix it up with a lunch hour party or an after-work
“happy hour” Mix-Change. Breakfasts can also be great as guests get a fun start and then have the rest of the day for other holiday activities.
• Get fun and festive with the packaging. Some simple ideas to try:
– Chinese takeout containers
– Party hats
– Cellophane bags
– Cupcake liners in decorative boxes
– Tins

Visit ChexPartyMixChange.com for even more party-planning tips and be sure to also check out Sam’s Club, your one stop Chex spot that has everything you need to throw a Chex Party Mix-Change!

WIN IT:
One lucky reader will win a prize pack including a box of Chex Mix and a $25 Sam’s Club Gift Card. Giveaway will close on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 11 PM Central. Sorry, U.S. only.

TO ENTER: