Periphery Designs' A Little Piece of My Heart Necklace Review by Mommie Daze

I received the A Little Piece of My Heart Necklace from Periphery Designs in silver.

It's so pretty, and delicate. The the sweet little 1/2 inch heart is hand-forged which gives it a unique look. It's just one of those things that makes you feel good when you put it on.

It arrived ready to present as a gift packaged in a box tied with a lovely ribbon.

This is certainly a great romantic gift for Valentine's Day.

But I think would also make a nice gift for your daughter, BFF, or anyone who is extra-special and you want to say, "I love you," too.

Review by Colleen of Mommie Daze

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Scandle Candle Review by Courtney

Today my house has a wonderful aroma flowing through it that can only be described as fruit in the air. It is the Scandle Body Massage Candle in Chocolate Dipped Strawberries. After burning for approximately an hour and a half, the wax was completely melted and I was ready to try using the oil as a hand treatment. I must admit that the thought of pouring hot liquid into my hand went against everything I had been taught as a child ("Don't touch - it's hot!"). But I was very surprised to find that it was not too hot to hurt in any way and yet warm enough to feel the moisturizer immediately working. I covered both hands completely and continued to rub it all in for at least 2 minutes. I used a little too much for just my hands and had to rub some of it off. It was very soothing and my hands still feel soft even after being washed later. My only disappointment was the strong smell of the candle. It was a little too overwhelming once I had it on me. It wasn't bad being just in the air because it flowed throughout the house. But once I had it on my hands and it stayed with me everywhere I went, I quickly realized just how strong it was. However, for a soothing and relaxing at home spa treatment, I truly enjoyed this candle. Even better, it's good for my skin and the environment!

Thanks for this opportunity to review the Scandle Candle! I had fun with it!

Reviewed by
Courtney of Simple Saving Secrets

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Lovopoly Game Reviewed by Mommie Daze

Lovopoly is a board game for couples that you customize just for you.

I placed the order on their site, and it was really simple to do. First, you have to enter 22 of your favorite places. These can be any places that are special to you as a couple. I chose places that we've visited together on vacation. These 22 places become the spaces on the board. Then you upload your own photos for the game pieces, as well as some other photos that go on board. That's all there is to it. Lovopoly does the rest.

According to Lovopoly's site that game helps couples share memories, and think about who they are and where they want to go. This certainly is a unique idea. I don't think I've seen a customizable game like this before.

You're sure to surprise your special someone if you give them this for Valentine's Day. I'm excited to receive our game. It should be here any day now. And there's still time for you to order. According to their site you can order as late at February 9th, and still receive your game in time for Valentine's Day.

Reviewed by our Michigan Mommy Reviewer

Colleen of Mommie Daze

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Siamese Slanket Review by Mommie Daze

OK, I have to admit when I was asked to review this, I laughed. The Siamese Slanket? Really? I've been poking fun at these blankets with sleeves since they first arrived a couple years ago. But I have to admit this blanket built for two is very soft, thick and warm. It's great for cuddling up on a cold winter night. And as far as quality goes? Well, my son has a blanket with sleeves from another company, and I can tell you that the material the Slanket is made out of compared to the other brand's is much nicer. My only complaint? I wish they'd change the name. I don't know, "Siamese" just seems a little un PC.

Reviewed by our Michigan Mommy Reviewer

Colleen of Mommie Daze

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Gourmet Gift Basket reviewed by Mommie Daze

There was much excitement when my Gourmet Gift Basket arrived. My five year old wanted to tear into it, eat everything and play with the cuddly teddy bear. My husband wanted to know who my secret admirer was.

I received the Cupid's Aiming For You Valentine's Day Gift Basket. It included Sweethearts conversation hearts, a Beaumont Teddy Bear, an assortment of chocolate covered nuts, a bottle of berry flavored sparkling cider and my favorite, chocolate covered dried cherries. If you need evidence of how yummy everything was, well, the teddy bear is the only thing left. We devoured everything else.

The basket came beautifully packaged, and makes a very thoughtful and romantic Valentine's Day gift.

Reviewed by our Michigan Mommy Reviewer

Colleen of Mommie Daze

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Flirty Aprons Review by Mommie Daze

Aprons have made a comeback in the kitchen in a big way. Especially pretty aprons like the ones you'll find at Flirty Aprons. They sent me their Cherry Blossom apron to tie on and try out. I love it! It's cute, it's comfortable, it's well-made. If you've shopped around for a one of these trendy new aprons you know they can be on the pricey side. Flirty Aprons are reasonably priced. This one is just $29.95. A bargain compared to other brands that cost around $50. Flirty Aprons make a great Valentine's Day gift. Buy one for her or put one on for him. The stove won't be the only thing in the kitchen that's hot!

Reviewed by our Michigan Mommy Reviewer

Colleen of Mommie Daze

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Valentine's Blog Party Game - What's Cookin', Good Lookin'? Closed

Contest Closed! Congratulations, Sarah B!

Answers to Food Love Quiz:

1.  Chocolate
2.  Basil
3.  Chiles
4.  Asparagus
5.  Honey
6.  Black Beans
7.  Rosemary
8.  Avocado
9.  Strawberry
10.  Artichoke

11.  Oyster

Win a Flirty Apron of your choice!

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The way to a man's heart is through his stomach, so the saying goes.  I'm sure you all have a tried and true recipe that is a sure fire way to win your man's affections.  Lest we forget, there are specific foods for l-o-v-e.  We invite you to try your hand at this fun quiz all about these fun foods.

To enter, write a post on your blog with the answers, linking back to this game. Leave the link to your post entry in a comment below.

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L-O-V-E Food Quiz  {C'mon give it a go!  At least join in the fun and guess!  We aren't grading you!}

1. South American Indians celebrated the harvest of this food. Today, a main ingredient for moles and desserts.

2. This herb was used as a powder by Haitian wives. Today, a main Italian staple in every home.

3. This veggie will get your blood flowing. Today, it is a main ingredient in Mexican recipes.

4. French couples ate plenty of this green vegetable before their wedding. Today, in Asian cooking it is often stir fried.

5. Story goes, Attila the Hun enjoyed this on his honeymoon...so much so, that he drank himself to death. Today, bridegrooms in India receive this as a gift on their wedding day.

6. The Latin church believes this veggie to be high in protein and increase fertility. Today, it is a staple side with rice in Latin countries.

7. Medieval women scented their bath water with this intoxicating herb. Today, I use it to season my homemade pasta sauce. It's great coupled with garlic on a lamb roast, too.

8. Aztec maidens were forbidden to help harvest this green veggie. Today, guacamole cannot be made without it.

9. Bavarian cows were decorated with this fruit in hopes of an abundant milk supply. This Valentine's Day, I recommend dipping this in the answer to question #1.

10. This green veggie plays hard to get. Today is very popular deep fried.

11. This seafood is loaded in zinc and many believe it to be a very romantic food indeed. Today, it is popular in chowder.

Valentine's Blog Party Game - If You Love Me Honey, Won't You Please, Please Smile? Closed

Contest Closed! Congratulations, Xenia!

Answers:

Smile #1 - Matt Damon

Smile #2 - Ben Affleck

Smile #3 - John Heder

Smile #4 - Hillary Swank

Smile #5 - Halle Berry

Smile #6 - Julia Roberts

I used to play this game at youth events as a teen. The object was to try to make the other person smile. That is if you were "it". If you weren't, the object was to at all costs avoid smiling.

The person begging you to smile could do anything to make you smile. The designated smile maker approaches a frowny victim of choice and asks, "Honey, if you love me, won't you please, please smile?"

The chosen frowner is to respond without cracking a smile, "Honey, I love you, but I just can't smile."

If the frowner fails and smiles, giggles, laughs, they switch places and so it goes. This game is great for parties and so much fun. It was very popular when I was a teen.

Well, we aren't doing exactly that. Okay, nothing like it. For this game, you will need to identify celebrities by their smiles. Hey, we like you, in fact, we love our readers!  So, we are going to include a hint with each.  The prize is a gift basket from Gourmet Gift Baskets. 











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To Play the Game, write a post on your blog with the answers (the names of the celebrities smiling), linking back to this game.  Tell your readers you are playing to win a Gourmet Gift Basket.  Leave the link to your post entry in a comment below.

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Hint: "Honey, I love you, but I just can't smile. Not until you tell our readers how to play this game."


Answer:  Mrs. Couch!

Smile #1

Hint: "Honey, I love you, but I just can't smile. Not until you return those diamonds!"


Smile #2

Hint: "Honey, I love you, but I just can't smile. Not until you are safely home."


Smile #3

Hint: "Honey, I love you, but I just can't smile. Not until you buy a lanyard."


Smile #4

Hint: "Honey, I love you, but I just can't smile. Not until you get on with life and love again."


Smile #5

Hint: "Honey, I love you, but I just can't smile. Not until you help me land this plane."


Smile #6

Hint: "Honey, I love you, but I just can't smile. Not until you kick off your running shoes and say, 'I do!'"

Valentine's Blog Party Game - Pop the Question - Closed

Contest Closed! Congratulations, Mummy 2 Monkey!

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Open to USA Only

To enter, tell us your proposal story. How did he pop the question? Or did you ask him?

Choose one of the following ways to enter.  Be sure to leave a link in a comment below, including your name and email.

- Blog!  Post your story on your blog linking to this game. Leave the link to your post in a comment below.
- Vlog!  Post a video of your story dedicated to the one you love.  Leave a link to your post in a comment below.
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Valentine's Blog Party Game - Serenade with Kisses - Closed

Contest Closed! Congratulations, Anna!

 Answers:

Song One:  Then He Kissed Me

Song Two:  This Kiss

Song Three:  Kiss Me

Song Four:  Kiss From A Rose

Song Five:  Let's Just Kiss

Song Six:  A Kiss To Build A Dream On

Song Seven:  Kiss The Girl

Song Eight:  When You Kiss Me

Song Nine:  Kiss On My List

Song Ten:  It's In His Kiss

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Song One
Well, he walked up to me and he asked me if I wanted to dance.
He looked kinda nice and so I said I might take a chance.
When he danced he held me tight
and when he walked me home that night
all the stars were shining bright . . .

Song Two
It's the way you love me
It's a feeling like this
It's centrifugal motion
It's perpetual bliss

It's that pivotal moment
It's impossible . . .

Song Three
. . . down by the broken tree house
Swing me upon its hanging tire
Bring, bring, bring your flowered hat
We'll take the trail marked on your father's map . . .

Song Four
. . . Ooh,
The more I get of you,
Ooh...................
Stranger it feels, yeah.
And now that your rose is is in bloom.
A light hits the gloom on the grey . . .

Song Five
If we borrow words
They'll have to be returned
Keeping them would surely be remiss
The stars have acquiesced
By giving us this night . . .

Song Six
. . . Give me a kiss before you leave me,
and my imagination will feed my hungry heart.
Leave me one thing before we part . . .

Song Seven
There you see her
Sitting there across the way
She don't got a lot to say
But there's something about her
And you don't know why
But you're dying to try
You wanna . . .

Song Eight
This could be it, I think I'm in love
It's love this time
It just seems to fit, I think I'm in love
This love is mine

I can see you with me when I'm older
All my lonely night are finally over
You took the weight of the world off my
shoulders (the world just goes away)


Song Nine
My friends wonder why I call you all the time,
What can I say?
I don't feel the need to give such secrets away
You think maybe I need help though I know i am right, all right
I'm just better off not listening to friends advice

When they insist on knowing my bliss,I tell them this
When they want to know what the reason is
I only smile when I lie, then I tell them why


Song Ten
Does he love me?
I wanna know!
How can I tell if he loves me so?

(Is it in his eyes?)
Oh no! You need to see!
(Is it in his size?)
Oh no! You make believe!
If you wanna know
If he loves you so . . . 

Valentine's Blog Party Game - Tell Him - Closed

Contest Closed! Congratulations, Jeanette Huston!

Girl, you gotta tell him! Listen to this song. Tell him that you're never gonna leave him, always gonna love him, prove it with one kiss. Tell him and us.

To play this game, you will need to write a blog post inspired by The Exciters' song, "Tell Him". Dedicate it to the one you love. Take this opportunity to tell the world what your Love means to you. Men, write a blog post for your Love. This isn't just for the ladies. Man or woman can win the prize.

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Cuddle up with your love and whisper sweet nothings and bask in the glow of your love.

This giveaway open to USA & Canada!  Enter by midnight February 14th, EST.

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Valentine's Blog Party Game - Leading Men Match-Up Closed

Contest Closed! Congratulations, Abby!

Answers:

1.  Clark Gable/Rhett Butler

2.  Ryan Gosling/Noah Calhoun

3.  Colin Firth/Mr. Darcy

4.  Dougray Scott/Prince Henry

5.  Cary Elwes/Westley

6.  John Corbett/Ian Miller

7.  Hugh Jackman/Leopold

8.  Hugh Grant/Edward Ferrars

9.  Leonardo DiCaprio/Jack Dawson

10.  Hugh Jackman/Drover

11.  Tom Cruise/Joseph Donnelly

12.  John Travolta/Danny Zuko

13.  Tom Hanks/Sam Baldwin

14.  Rex Harrison/Professor Henry Higgins

15.  Jeremy Northam/Mr. Knightly

Win A Little Piece of My Heart necklace from Periphery Designs!


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Name the leading men in the following movies.  To enter, write a post on your blog with the answers, linking back to this game.  Leave the link to your post entry in a comment below.

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