Celebrate Easter with The Happy Egg Co. #sponsor


Disclosure: I was provided with an Happy Egg Co. Easter Kit.

Easter is a little over a week away and one of my favorite traditions is dying eggs.  Time to get out those eggs and have a blast with them.

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Say hi to Frida!

Who is The Happy Egg Co?  Unlike other eggs on the market, Free Range eggs come from hens with daily access to:

*4 acres of pasture to roam among the trees, shade, sand pits, fresh air

*Large protective barn overnight, freedom to choose where to roost

*Clean water and feed

The Happy Egg Co. wants to help you with Easter this year by providing you with some tips:

1) White Eggs vs. Brown Eggs

When dying eggs you may think to pick up those white eggs, but the secret is to dye brown eggs such as from The Happy Egg Co.  The pigments in the brown shell help produce more jewel-like tones.  Because the Happy Egg Co. eggs are thicker they may need longer time to dye, and a longer soak in vinegar rinse prior to dying.

2) Go Natural

Colorful foods like carrots, blueberries, and coffee can be boiled in water to make an all natural dye.

3) Make Your Masterpiece Last

Turn one time use eggs into a decoration that can be used from  year to year by “blowing” them instead of hard-boiling.  To empty a raw egg begin by using the tip of a sharp utility knife to pierce both ends of the egg, turn the knife in one of the holes to widen it slightly.  Then, poke a straightened paper clip through the larger hole to pierce and “stir” the yolk.  Hold the egg, larger hole down, over a bowl, and then blow the contents out with a rubber ear syringe.

And now the fun part. The Happy Egg Co. wants to provide one of my readers with an Easter Dying Kit to help Celebrate Easter with you:

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It’s like the Easter Bunny arriving right on your doorstep.  Kit includes a Paas dying Kit, Frida, an Easter Basket with Easter Grass and 3 Coupons for The Happy Egg Co. eggs.

Lets start celebrating!
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No purchase necessary void where prohibited.  Must be 18 years or older and reside in Southern California, Santa Barbara, San Francisco, Nevada or Arizona.  Winner will be chosen through the use of Rafflecopter and will be notified by email.  Giveaway ends at 9pm PST on Monday 3/24! All other rules can be found here.

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Review: Bella Vita Wine Totes!


Disclosure: I was provided with Wine Bags for review purposes. 

By now you all  know I love my wine.  So when an opportunity presented itself to try out some wine totes I couldn’t resist.

Let me introduce you to Bella Vita!  Bella Vita has a variety of Wine Bags and totes available for that perfect occasion.  Whether you’re like me and enjoy bringing a bottle of wine to an event you’re attending, or love giving wine as gifts these bags offer personality and a fun way to showcase your wine.

winetotesSee, aren’t they fun?  They come in a variety of different styles and now lets talk more in depth:

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Do you enjoy going on picnics?  Or sitting outside during the summer and just enjoying the summer night breeze with your favorite bottle of wine?  Do you struggle with finding a way to keep your wine cool?  These chill bags might just be your answer.  Throw the bags into the freezer and when you’re ready for your night out take the bag out and throw the bottle of the wine inside.  It’ll keep your wine cool throughout the night.

bellawineAre you looking for a fun bag to carry with you to the events you attend when bringing your favorite bottle of wine with you to share amongst friends?  These reusable bags just may be your answer.

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These specialized totes are made of leather.  Yes, leather.  So they make for a more durable bag.  The tote above carries 3 wine bottles comfortably.  The leather totes run about 39.99 each.

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And of course, their handmade paper bags.  Averaging at 4.99 each these bags make gifting super fun and easy.  Wine has become one of my favorite gifts to give, and the homemade bags make it even more fun.

For more information about Bella Vita Wine Bags check out their site here.

My favorite bag of the entire set was the green reusable bag.  I love the fact that it’s easy to carry, and the design of the bag.  My new favorite stash.

 

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Conscious Box and chance to win ends 3/26/2013


Disclosure: Conscious Box is providing the winner a 3 month Subscription box along with a box for me to try out on my own.

Nothing makes me more happy than when I can give my readers a chance at winning something awesome.

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I am one of those people that loves getting the mail.  And I am one of those people that becomes incredibly delighted when a package arrives on my doorstep.

So, I love monthly subscription services.  Conscious Box is one of those such things.  The monthly box costs 19 dollars a month (12 dollars for the box and 7 dollars for shipping and handling!)

Conscious box seeks to introduce subscribers to the best products on the planet.  They look for products that support healthy living, sustainability, social responsibility and more conscious living.  They are also connectors by bringing these businesses to light for their subscribers.

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So, to my delight, one of my lucky readers gets to WIN a 3 Month Subscription to Conscious Box!  How awesome is that?

Retail Value: 59 dollars.

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No purchase necessary, void where prohibited.  Must be 18 years or older and reside in the US.  Winner will be chosen through random.org and notified via email.  Giveaway ends on 3/26/2013 at 9pm PST.  All other rules can be found here.

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