The Java Mama’s Favorite Things #4 + A Giveaway!

Last week I received a super cute surprise at work.  I got a cookie bouquet from Holiday Gifts & Baskets.  I had it sent to work deliberately.  Well, it made me feel super special….even though I knew I was going to get a cookie bouquet I didn’t know it would be SO awesome and yummy too!

My co-workers started hounding my desk and asking who sent the cookie bouquet.  Ha ha!  Of course I shared with all of them and I know they loved their cookies too.
I saved a couple for Connor and Terence.  They really enjoyed theirs as well.  The cookies were not your average sugar cookie.  They were huge and delicious!  I am already droooooling just talking about those cookies….which by the way are gone.
They were delivered in perfect form and displayed in a beautiful bouquet.

Holiday Gifts & Baskets has been in business since 2002, selling holiday gift baskets and gourmet food gifts for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter, etc. They have a huge selection of gift baskets in all price ranges and styles, suitable for everyone from grand kids to CEOs. Many of our best selling seasonal items are also featured in our Christmas gifts – free shipping category with over 100 items to choose from.

Another popular category is Christmas Gift Baskets.  You should really go check them out. There are so many arrangements of goodies and gifts to choose from.

I think Santa would really like these cookies for Christmas too 🙂

 
Would you like to win a beautiful basket of goodies?

GIVEAWAY INFO
Eligibility: Continental US, 18+ 

There will be 2 winners of gift baskets valued at about $75 each.
The winner will be able to choose from the 3 options below:
1. http://www.holiday-gifts-gift-baskets.com/seasons_greetings_swirl_tower.html
2. http://www.holiday-gifts-gift-baskets.com/glorious_and_golden_wine_gift_basket.html
3. http://www.holiday-gifts-gift-baskets.com/happy_holidays_gift_basket.html
 

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This review and giveaway made possible by SheHeard, courtesy of All About Gifts & Baskets. I have received product for purposes of review, however all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.

The Java Mama’s Favorite Things #5

***The Georgi Bag***

With your ingenious Georgi bag on hand(le), your bottles are stowed, your hands are free, and your “put together” style quotient just went up. Brass details like grommets that slide smartly over your umbrella stroller handles and stylishly zippered seams lend heft and style, at once. But what transforms Georgi from fashion item to stroller bag “must” is versatility: beautiful lightweight fabric, a sturdy shoulder strap that snaps to your full-service stroller bar, and a wealth of pockets mean everything stays neatly in place.









LIVE DIFFERENTLY.

Georgi bag Features:


 

Beautiful lightweight fabric, brass details & stylishly zippered seams
Universal Handle Hooks
Brass grommet rings for umbrella strollers
Attachment snaps for strollers with one handle
Detachable/adjustable shoulder strap
2-side bottle pockets
7 interior pockets (1 lipstick, 1 wallet, 1 phone, 1 sun glass, 2 diaper pockets and 1 changing pad pocket)
5 exterior pockets (2 side bottle pockets, 1 zippered center front pocket, 2 front pockets)
Zip closure to secure items

Limited Time Holiday Offer- Enjoy no sales tax on the new Georgi Stroller Bag.
I love this bag because I haul everything in the stroller!  Especially while Christmas shopping at the mall….I don’t know what I would do without my CART going everywhere with me 🙂

California Wine Club {A Christmas Giveaway!}

I received my second shipment of wine from the California Wine Club right before Thanksgiving.  We actually took it over to my in-laws house to have with our Thanksgiving dinner.  I think everyone enjoyed it.  Like I said before I am a white wine gal.  I really liked the Chenin Blanc.  It was light and refreshing, and a little sweet.  All things I look for in my wine!

Look at all the medals these wines have won?  California Wine Club doesn’t just send you wine….they send you quality wine.  If you are looking for a Christmas gift and have a wine lover in the family this would be perfect.  I promise you they will think you are the most thoughtful person ever!  Don’t wait because the ground shipping deadline is December 12th.  Any orders placed after December 12 will incur expedited air shipping charges.

To enter the California Wine Club
Giveaway click the link HERE.
 
At the end of November California Wine Club will draw 52 winners….and then at the end of December they will draw another 52 winners!!!!  Woohoo!!!

Prizes include:
1) One of four, Three Month Wine Club memberships
(A $150 value you can give as a gift, or keep for yourself)
2) One of 50 handy Two Bottle Wine Totes ($25
value)
3) One of 50 Red Tulip Music wine country CD’s
($15 value)
 
AND…..
 
ONE READER WILL WIN A GIFT CERTIFICATE TO CALIFORNIA WINE CLUB FOR $50.00!!!  Please leave a comment below telling me what your favorite kind of wine is.

If you love wine or know someone who does a subscription to California Wine Club would make a great gift this Christmas or any time of the year.

With four wine of the month clubs to choose from, we have wine selections and wine gifts to suit all tastes and all budgets. To learn more click any of the following links:

I hope you all will check out California Wine Club!

California Wine Club can be found on:
TWITTER

This review was made possible by Mom Spark Media. Thoughts are my own. I received a 2 month Membership to the California Wine Club for the purpose of this review.

Christkindle German Market: Arlington, Texas

Last night we had so much fun going to a German Christmas Market here in Arlington, TX called Christkindle.  Terence’s Aunt Loyce and Uncle Garry let us tag along and we has such a great time with them.  I was born in Germany, so it was extra special to see all the German memorabilia around. 
 
Some day I would LOVE to go back and see where I was born and visit my heritage.  My maiden name “Altland” is a German name too 🙂 
 
And I’m wearing the super popular Piko shirt.  I loved how my friend Aly described it on Facebook….she cracks me up!  She said something like it’s a shirt you can wear to a buffet or fit a small child under while still looking stylish!  I love it, I want some more….it’s the softest cotton and so comfy!
Kiki La’Rue has them, they sell out fast! 
Also, TOBI has them right now for 40% off with code MERRY40
 Here are some pictures from Christkindle last night:
Watching my crepe being made
 YUMMY!!!!

 Love all the wood carved nativities and ornaments

 Can you spot Santa?  He’s sleeping in his chair through the window! Ha!  We caught you Santa!

 Connor enjoying his gingerbread man 🙂

It was getting dark, so some of the pictures didn’t turn out as good as I’d like…but here is our wonderful Aunt Loyce and Uncle Garry.

 Connor and the Nutcracker
 This is Aunt Loyce and Uncle Garry’s house….they go ALL OUT at Christmas!
I LOVE IT!

 Hope you all have a fun weekend!

We have a busy one ahead…..whew….

 

xoxo Becky

DFW Bloggers Christmas Party

This group of girls is the bomb diggitty. 
For realz.  Every.Single.One. is awesome!

Megan did the best job ever on the decorations and without her and Julie this affair would not be as fabulous as it turned out!  They did a great job!

We had fun wining and dining.  Mingling and jingling our ornaments around.  It was so much fun.  The food was great, the wine was excellente’!!! 

We had an ornament exchange.  We decided to do it dirty Santa style.  Some people got switched up on several times….but regardless all the ornaments were beautiful and it was fun!

The yummy pizza
Everyone opening their ornaments!

 Thank you girls for a great time!

 

I can’t wait until our next get together that someone else will hopefully plan 🙂

 

And thank you to Sarah for the photos…I freaked and forgot my camera (which is usually attached to my hip)…..so thank you so much Sarah for sharing the photos with all of us!

 

xoxo Becky

 

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!