TJ's Test Kitchen Giveaway

I know that more and more people are brown bagging it for lunch (or dinner) these days, because it really is so much cheaper than eating out. AND you really do save on calories. I read that someplace just recently but for the life of me can't remember where.

Anyway, TJ at TJ's Test Kitchen is having a fantastic giveaway. You really need to check it out.

It starts with the cutest lunch tote - gives a whole new meaning to brown bagging it.
Then she has a pack of fit & fresh containers to pack your lunch into.
And then just to add to the sweetness of this giveaway, she has a whole pile of snacks that just look great.

Now hurry on over to TJ's and check it out. The contest lasts until February 5th ..... but why wait? Hurry over and give her some bloggy love while you enter her contest. Tell her I sentcha!

101 Slow Cooker Recipes

Gooseberry Patch is having a giveaway for a slow cooker recipe book - 101 recipes to be exact. They are giving away 25 books - 5 people get 5 books each.

I've entered because I LOVE slow cooker recipes (especially during the winter months and my busiest time of the year) and if I were to win I could share the 4 other books without worrying about getting one of my precious cook books back.

The giveaway is open until January 29th - so hurry.... you don't want to miss out.

I actually found this as part of Shop Freebies (I reviewed that site do-you-like-freebies earlier this month) but I'm just so nice to give you that link gooseberry patch. OpenForm - I am nice aren't I? :) Love you all too.

Valentine Giveaway you Don't want to miss.

Looking for something special for Valentine's Day? skinmdnatural is having a giveaway that has a great looking basket. Now if you win, you can guarantee that you get something to pamper yourself (just in case your SO doesn't really have a clue) or you could point him in the direction of this site to pick out things he would like you to have.

Valentine's Day Giveaway Basket Includes:

1. A Bottle Skin MD Natural shielding lotion
2. A Bottle Skin MD Natural + SPF 15 shielding lotion
3. One pound of See's dark assorted chocolates
4. 12 Starbucks VIA Ready brew coffee pouches
5. A "Kiss Me" mug
6. A Cuddly teddy bear
7. Lollipop Bouquet
8. All in a lined wicker basket

Contest closes February 7. The winner will be chosen randomly Feb 8 and the winner has 24 hours to reply so shipment will arrive by Feb 13th.

You can only enter once (so you can't "load the deck") but it sure does look like a great basket don't you thing. I've entered already - whatcha waiting for??

Life's Little Lessons

Week 3 in our Journey through Life's Little Instruction Book

11) Sing in the shower.
Even if you "can't sing". Who will hear you? And it really could make you feel so good you will have started your day with a laugh or at least a smile!

12) Use the good silver
What are you waiting for?

13) Learn to make great chili
Everyone can make chili - all different meats or meat substitutes can be made. Try it!

14) Plant flowers every spring.
Make your space YOURS with some flowers. Besides playing in the dirt is fun!

15) Own a great stereo system.
What can I say --- everything sounds so much better on a great system.

Let Me Call You Sweetheart bloghop

Do you have a blog? Want to try something fun?

The Frugal Housewife is hosting a Let Me Call You Sweetheart bloghop! It will be held February 4th. Go HERE for details and to sign up. Sign up has been extended to January 25th!

On February 4th post your Valentine tips and ideas. Everyone who signs up will hop from blog to blog reading each others posts.

I've not done one of these before, but I'm going to try just because it sounds like fun. I hope you will join us too!

Great Big Giveaway

If you haven't been to HappyDaisyAZ in awhile - you NEED to hop on over there ASAP. You see she has a great giveaway that is going on now .... until Monday January 25th.

If you like platinum or titanium and diamonds she has the best giveaway for you.

Check it out - they have some really pretty and interesting rings on this site!

Military Gratitude Campaign

I received this in my email and thought it was GREAT, so of course I have to pass it on to you.

If you ever wanted to thank a soldier for everything he or she has done or is doing - here is a great way to do it.

Check out the Gratitude Campaign