Del Taco: Buck & Under & New Tastes Menu ~ Try It FREE ~ Plus a Giveaway!

Cinco de Mayo is only once a year but you can enjoy some yummy Mexican favorites year round at Del Taco.

Del Taco has a new Buck & Under Menu plus a New Tastes Menu. An added bonus...May 8th marks the beginning of their FREE Food Wednesdays! Del Taco will offer an item from the Buck & Under menu free with any purchase from 3-9pm (Price and participation may vary).

This offer will be available on the on the following dates:

• May 8th
• May 15th
• May 22nd
• May 29th

The Buck & Under Menu will include a variety of tacos, burritos and drinks...11 items for 50¢, 75¢ and $1! This includes a Mini Cheddar, Mini Bacon Quesadilla and a Crunchy Chipotle Beef Taco – all new products. Other menu items include a Value Bean & Cheese Burrito, Jacked Up Value Bean, Rice & Cheese Burrito, Grilled Chicken Taco, ½-Pound Bean & Cheese Burrito, Double Beef Classic Taco, Strawberry Lemonade with real strawberry slices and Medium Size Brewed Iced Tea.

The New Tastes menu includes a Bacon Ranch Grilled Chicken Taco, a Chili Cheese Fry Burrito and a Fiery 6 Layer Burrito.

At Del Taco, all menu items are prepared to order with fresh ingredients. My favorite part is that the beans are slow cooked from scratch and they are lard-free!

GIVEAWAY:

One lucky winner will receive a $20 Del Taco gift card!

To enter, just leave a comment and let me know which Del Taco item you would like to try during the Free Food Wednesday promotion! Be sure to leave your email address.

Disclosure: This giveaway has been sponsored by Del Taco. I have not been paid for this post.

Giveaway: Carmex Healing Cream, Lotion and Hoodie!

I've used Carmex lip balm for years! Now, I can use their hydrating lotion and healing cream on my skin!

In Arizona the weather is always so dry! Everyone always thinks of dry skin and using a ton of lotion in the winter. But, here in Arizona, we have a dry heat. That means really dry skin, even in the summer months.

I received a tube of Carmex healing cream and lotion to try out. And, I'm in love. We've already broken a heat record in Phoenix...93! No, that is not a typo, last week we reached 93 degrees and it was still considered to be winter.

This week has been much milder but I've been using the healing cream like crazy. It is really light on my skin and the scent reminds of Cabbage Patch dolls. It has a fresh clean scent that is so amazing.

My oldest son has been using the lotion. He is a typical boy with rough elbows and hands. He thinks he is too tough for lotion but he doesn't seem to mind the Carmex lotion. He was happy that it came in a bright yellow tube. I guess that color was not to girly for him!

GIVEAWAY:

Carmex is going to send one lucky reader their very own Carmex prize pack. The prize pack includes a full size tube of Carmex lotion, healing cream and a Carmex hoodie!

Disclosure: I was given free product for review. I was not compensated financially for this post. All opinions are 100% mine.
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Giveaway: $50 Starbucks or Amazon Gift Card!

Who is ready for a giveaway? Just because I love my readers, I'm giving away a $50 gift card to Starbucks or Amazon. The winner chooses which one they would like!

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Pick Your Plum Flash Giveaway ($50 Value)!

I have a flash giveaway for a Pick Your Plum prize pack! The giveaway will only run for 24 hours and it is valued at $50! To enter, just head over to my Facebook page and click on the giveaway tab. You must have a US or Canadian mailing address to win.

Giveaway: Shutterfly Valentine's Day Prize Pack!

I have always loved Valentine's Day! Maybe it's the yummy candy or the fact that everyone is in such a good mood. Okay, maybe not everyone. I try and teach my boys that Valentine's Day is not all about having a "girlfriend." At their age, they need to be thankful for all of their friends and loved ones. I try and get creative with my boys Valentine's Day cards, but usually I just purchase the super hero cards from the store. Oh well, at least I can say that I've tried!






This year I've been looking through the options on Shutterfly! I love how you can customize the cards with your childs name or even picture. This super hero card would be perfect for boys! It's from the terrific new classroom collection! (9 Designs) and new (6x8 3 Designs)

As I was searching through the cards I was impressed with the fresh color stories and artistic typography. They definitely outshine the store bought punch out cards.

I also spotted some really cute Valentine's Day gifts that would be ideal for the grandparents like the Photo Mugs or the Photo Cubes! The mug to the right is my favorite. The black and white photos mix nicely with the pop of color in the letters.






Now for a giveaway! One lucky reader winner will win a prize pack from Shutterly!

• (50) 4x5 Stationary Cards - small classroom cards
• (1) 5.5x5.5 Desktop Plaque

Disclosure: I was given a prize pack to keep and one to giveaway in exchange for my honest opinions in this post.


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See's Candies Gift Card Winner!

The winner of the $25 See's gift card is Karen H! She has been emailed and I'm waiting to hear back.

Congratulations Karen!

Giveaway Family 4 Pack: Disney on Ice Presents Dare To Dream



photo courtesy of Feld Entertainment

 Some of my favorite Disney characters are coming to Phoenix January 9-13, 2013 at US Airways Center! The newest Disney on Ice production - Disney on Ice presents Dare to Dream with Rapunzel, Flynn, Cinderella and The Princess & the Frog!



photo courtesy of Feld Entertainment

 Tickets are already on sale at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000. You can use offer code RAPUNZEL to get $5 off tickets (excluding VIP and Front Row Seats, no double discounts).

Please note that the Sunday, January 13 - 4:30pm performance will be entirely in Spanish.




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*Disclosure: I am a Feld Family Ambassador, and in exchange for my time and efforts in attending shows and reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers, Feld Entertainment has provided me with complimentary tickets to Feld shows and opportunities to attend private Feld pre-Show events. Even though I receive these benefits, I always give an opinion that is 100% mine.

 GIVEAWAY: A family 4 pack to the show on Wednesday January 9th, 2012 at 7:00pm - US Airways Center Phoenix, AZ

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Kindle Fire ~ A Very Merry Giveaway!

The Holidays are here and it's a season for giving! To celebrate, and thank all of our fans for an amazing year, I got together with some of my bloggy friends to create a giveaway for all of our awesome readers! Sure, we wish we could give each of you a gift... but since we can't we'll be sending one of you a brand new Kindle Fire!!

Make sure you enter below... and thanks for being an awesome reader!

The giveaway runs 12/2/12 at 12:02am and ends 12/8/12 at midnight.

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See's Candy - Feeding My Chocolate Addiction {Giveaway}!

If you're anything like me, chocolate is an addiction that I deal with everyday! When See's Candies asked me to do a review on their chocolate, I almost said no. I had just started a self proclaimed healthy eating campaign. It ended almost as soon as it began!

How could I say no to See's Candies? I'm very familiar with See's. Not only their chocolates but their lollypops and peanut brittle. Every holiday, my aunt brings a big box of peanut brittle that we just can't wait to devour. See the picture below and you'll understand why...yum!

The other day, I received my cute little package of chocolate and my boys and I literally ripped the plastic from the outside of the box! We immediately started checking out all of the pieces, trying to identify the flavors. I was kind of surprised because I thought for sure a flavor guide would be in the box. It made me think of that famous movie quote..."Life is like a box of chocolates..." You know the rest. I do not like to be surprised when I bite into chocolate!

Then, I noticed a little insert from the box. You can go online HERE and discover exactly what flavors you have so you won't be caught off guard! 

This year, See’s Candies is opening locations in Flagstaff, Prescott, and Lake Havasu City, where candy-lovers can purchase an assortment of delicious selections for the holiday season, made with the finest ingredients, yet available at affordable prices. Selections include:

·         Assorted Chocolates – A classic creation from See’s. Featuring a mix of customer favorites like Chocolate Butter, Caramel, Bordeaux, nut clusters, nougats and Scotchmallow. ($16.90 for 1 lb.; $33.80 for 2 lbs.)

·         Nuts & Chews – A variety of sensational milk and dark chocolates filled with See’s special caramel and nougat as well as top-quality almonds, peanuts and walnuts. ($16.90 for 1 lb.; $33.80 for 2 lbs.)

·         Truffles – The most divine chocolate See’s has to offer, each truffle features a richly flavored center with a delicate chocolate coating. Flavors include Dark Chocolate Chip, Café au Lait, Hazelnut, Malt, Key Lime, Raspberry and Lemon, offered in a beautiful gold box. ($9.70 for a half-pound; $19.40 for 1 lb.)

·         Toffee-ettes – A bite-sized version of See’s famous Victoria Toffee, everyone loves this rich combination of crunchy butter toffee and California-grown almonds, covered in creamy milk chocolate then rolled in toasted almonds. ($16.90 for 1 lb.)

·         Old-Fashioned Fudge Assortment – Made only for the holidays in a festive sampler box, using Mary See’s original recipe, See’s uses premium English walnuts and pecans, pure butter, heavy cream and sugar to create the richest and creamiest fudge in three flavors – Vanilla Walnut, Chocolate Walnut and Bordeaux. ($17.50 for 1 lb.)

·         Gourmet Lollypops – Candy fanciers of all ages love these unique square Lollypops made from heavy cream, butter and flavors of real vanilla, Colombian coffee, smooth chocolate and rich butterscotch. Assorted flavors include Vanilla, Butterscotch, Chocolate and Café Latté. ($7.35 for 12 Lollypops; $16.20 for 30 Lollypops)

·         NEW! Holiday Fancy – Festively packaged for the holidays, this assortment features a popular selection of See’s finest milk, dark and white chocolates. (19.40 for 1 lb.)

Stocking Stuffers!

·         Polar Bear Box – Children will love the sweet bear box filled with kid-friendly candy like Sugar Sticks, Milk Chocolate Foil Balls, Lollypops and Chocolate Santas. ($6.40 for 7.5 oz.)

·         Winter Wonderland Box – This special box is filled with chocolate – like Scotchmallows, Butterscotch Squares, Milk Chocolate Foil Balls and Molasses Chips. ($6.65 for 4.8 oz.)

·         Snowman Candy Bar Gift Pack – Comes with four 1.5 oz. candy bars that can be spilt into multiple stocking stuffers or given as one gift. Includes two Milk Chocolate, one Milk Chocolate with Toffee Nuggets and one Dark Chocolate with Almonds. ($6.40 for 4 – 1.5 oz. bars)

WHEN:                 November 8 – December 26, 2012

Disclosure: I was given a 1lb. box of chocolates for my honest opinion and review. I was also given a $25 See's gift card to give to one lucky winner!

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Giveaway: $50 To Shutterfly!

I had a great time hanging out with some amazing bloggers and learning about the new Shutterfly Family Photo Site! With their new site you can learn about capturing photos on the go and using the new Shutterfly.com app to load pictures directly from your smart phone! I love what they put on their site, " Every photo is a CardWorthy one when it best reflects your family and who you are." Sometimes I get upset with my oldest son for not smiling in pictures. But, that is just his personality. He'll smile when he wants to, not when I want him to. Also, those photos when my boys were screaming on Santa's lap, those are some of the best photos I have.



2 of the cards I'm considering for Christmas this year! I love the monogrammed card on the left!

Shutterfly is having a CardWorthy Photo contest on their Facebook page that is running until December 9th. The first palce winner will receive $500 in Shutterfly credit! Now that will buy a lot of fun photo gifts and cards!

The first thing on my list if I won that $500 credit would be a new customized iPhone case!






Not only did we talk about photos and Christmas cards but we gnoshed on some amazing food at Phoenix City Grille. The staff was so friendly and the food was amazing. My favorite dish was the Signature Bacon Wrapped Shrimp...so good!

The dessert was pretty amazing, as well. This is the chocolate molten cake.







GIVEAWAY:
One lucky winner will win $50 in credit to use on Shutterfly.com

Disclosure: This is a compensated post. All opinions are mine.

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Giveaway: Apple iPad Mini!

I have partnered with some amazing Arizona bloggers to giveaway an iPad Mini! The iPad Mini will arrive in stores on Friday November 2nd and you can be the first to receive one!

All you need to do is enter on the Rafflecopter, below!

Here's a list of my blogging buddies that are participating in this giveaway and be sure to check them out!


Choosing Love

Arizona Moms Network

Songs Kate Sang

Disney Mentor

From One Mommy to Another

Our Crazy Boys

Desert Chica Ramblings

Disney in the Desert

Pink Cake Plate

Clever Pink Pirate

A Night Owl Blog

All for the Boys

Eclectic Momsense

Patrick G. Wright    

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We are giving away one 16GB iPad mini with Wi-Fi – the black & slate model. The giveaway is open to US residents ages 18 and over and ends at 12:01 am EST on November 17, 2012. Approximate retail value is $329.00.


TERMS & CONDITIONS: Giveaway is open to US residents ages 18 and over and ends at 12:01 am EST on November 17, 2012. By entering you give the right to use your name and likeness. Number of entries received determines the odds of winning. Approximate retail value is $329.00. One winner will be selected. This is a giveaway sponsored as a group buy, which means the bloggers pooled their money together to purchase this product for you. All liabilities and responsibilities with product is directly responsible by apple.com. Mandatory entry is providing your email address and a blog post comment. If the mandatory entries are not completed then all other entries become invalid. Winner will drawn by random.org from all verified entries, contacted by email provided, and announced on this page at the end of the contest. Winner has 72 hours to respond or prize will be redrawn. Entrant is responsible for the email address they provide, whether through typing it directly or through the Facebook entry method. Choosing Love is not responsible for lost or misdirected emails. All prizes will be awarded. No prize substitutions allowed. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook and we hereby release Facebook of any liability. Information is provided to Choosing Love, not to Facebook and your information is never sold or shared. Facebook and Apple are not a sponsor of this giveaway. Prize is mailed directly by Wendy Wright from Choosing Love and requires confirmation of delivery. Protected tweets do not count as an entry method for tweeting. Tweets must come from a public account. Bloggers in this group giveaway and their immediate family members in their household cannot enter or win the giveaway. We reserve the right to substitute a gift card for the retail value price, in the event the item for the giveaway is not available. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law.

Review & Giveaway: The Parking Spot, Near Phoenix Sky Harbor!

I don't fly very often at all. If I do, I usually have a friend or family member drop me off and pick me up at the airport. I've heard horror stories about parking your vehicle at the airport and forgetting where you parked or having items stolen from your vehicle.

A few weeks ago, I had to take a trip to Fort Wayne, Indiana. You might be wondering...why on earth I would need to travel to Fort Wayne. Well, the company that I work for is based out of Fort Wayne. And let me just say, it was a very lovely city! If you've ever been, you probably know of a little place called DeBrands. If not, you need to try it. Their chocolate is UH-MAY-ZING!

My flight out of Phoenix was pretty early on a Sunday morning. I didn't want my husband to wake up the boys and pile in the car to get me to the airport. I figured out from my house to the airport is around 40 miles so the drive is at least 30 minutes.

I figured my best options were airport or near airport parking and a shuttle. There was no way I was going to load into a shuttle and travel that far with a group of strangers. So, I decided on the parking near the airport. I found The Parking Spot and The Parking Spot 2. Both locations are just a few miles from the airport and you can reserve a spot online. I thought that was a pretty cool feature.

I chose the Parking Spot 2 on 40th Street and Van Buren. This location offered covered and uncovered parking. The original location only offers covered. I ended parking in a covered spot and I'm glad I did. The weather is still warm and it was nice to get back to my vehicle that was not sitting in the sun.

The parking attendant was very helpful and directed me to the covered area. She let me know I could choose any open spot. Before I even got out of my vehicle, the shuttle driver had pulled up and was ready to help me with my baggage. We made a quick loop around the lot to look for other passengers and away we went. He had me to my terminal in no time.

When the driver handed me my bags at the curb, he made sure to tell me that when I returned I needed the shuttle for location 2. I'm glad he mentioned that because I would have been clueless!

When I returned to Phoenix, I was exhausted from a long day of traveling. So, I was not in the mood to stand around and wait on the shuttle. I was completely shocked and happy that shuttles for both locations were already outside at the curb. I know they were not there for me specifically but they are constantly sending shuttles so that the wait time is very little to none.

I loved getting back to my car and finding it safe and cool from the covered structure. The checkout was easy and the attendant was very friendly. I found the prices to be very reasonable. The open air parking is $8.95 per day and the covered parking is $10.95 per day. Please note that prices may vary by locations.

When you go online to TheParkingSpot.com you can search for locations, make reservations, print coupons and join The Spot Club. If you travel quite often, this is a great program. You can earn a free day with every seven days you pay for.

One lucky reader will win a pass for one week of FREE parking at any Parking Spot Location. There are more than 37 locations at U.S. airports! If you will be traveling soon, this is a great giveaway for you!
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Disclosure: I was given a pass for a week of free parking in exchange for my honest opinions and review.

Enter to Win an iPad-a-Day From Coupons.com!

 
Coupons.com is giving away an iPad-a-Day from Friday August 3, 2012 to August 9, 2012! There is a limit of one entry per day. The winners will be chosen during a daily drawing and will be notified by email.

Be sure to Enter Daily To Win An iPad From Coupons.com

Fox Restaurant Gift Card Winners (3)!

I finally have the 3 Fox Restaurant gift card winners for you! They have been emailed and will have 48 hours in which to respond.

1. Brittany Fullmer
2. Christina Cox Negrete
3. Tiani Lawson

Congratulations to the winners and enjoy!

Giveaway: Progresso™ Frozen Specialty Sauces and Pastas!

I love to cook from scratch but it doesn't happen very often! I'm always on the lookout for products that are fast, easy to prepare and taste homemade.

Progresso has some new products out, Progresso™ Frozen Specialty Sauces and Pastas. These new sauces and pastas can be found at Albertsons in the freezer section.

Here are the yummy sauces:

Marsala Sauce: Think you don’t have time for Chicken Marsala? Think
again. A sweet and savory blend of mushrooms, garlic, onion and
Marsala wine (don’t worry, the alcohol is cooked off so kids can enjoy it
too!), Progresso™ Marsala Sauce is the perfect complement to chicken,
potatoes, or pork.

Red Pepper Sauce: Dinnertime starts…now! Light, creamy, and full of
flavor, Progresso™ Red Pepper Sauce will quickly become a family
favorite. This versatile sauce features piquant Fiona peppers imported
from the Mediterranean and plays nice with pasta, grilled meats, and
veggies.

White Wine Sauce: They’ll never know you made this time-tested sauce
in just moments. Layers of perfectly balanced flavors come together in
Progresso™ White Wine Sauce, a creamy, garlic-and-lemon-infused sauce that gives a light
touch to almost any dish.

Here are the Two Yummy pasta choices:

Italian-Style Beef Ravioli: Enjoy home-style ravioli with hearty flavor and
versatile preparations.

Tri-Color Cheese Tortellini: A rich, creamy blend of four premium Italian
cheeses: ricotta, parmesan, Romano, and provolone.

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Giveaway:


Progresso would like to provide 5 lucky readers with VIP coupons so they can try these new products! And, as an extra bonus, you can print a $1 off coupon HERE


This is going to be a pretty quick giveaway! To enter, leave a comment below with the combination that you would like to try. I'm going to be getting the Tri-Color Cheese Tortellini with the Red Pepper Sauce! Don't forget to leave you email address with your comment.


5 winners will be chosen on Monday July, 30th.

Giveaway: $50 To Fox Restaurant Concepts (Zin Burger, Arrogant Butcher, Sauce)!

Have you ever heard of Fox Restaurant Concepts? Okay, maybe not. But, I'm sure you've heard of at least one of their amazing restaurants...The Arrogant Butcher, Sauce and Zinburger to name a few!

Right now through September 11th, Fox restaurants are celebrating the 100 Days of Summer. The 100 Days of Summer celebration includes specials and events at these restaurants and will be updated throughout the summer. Here are a few examples:

• Modern Steak- Three Course Prix Fixe Menu for $35 a person offered daily from 5 p.m. to close.
• North Fattoria Italiana, Arcadia- Community Dinner: 4-course meal available on June 18, July 30 and August 20.
• Olive & Ivy- Saturday and Sunday brunch from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (favorites include breakfast burrito, cinnamon French toast, egg sandwich)

For the full details on all Fox restaurants you can go HERE!

One of my favorite Fox restaurants is The Arrogant Butcher. They have amazing steaks and they are located in downtown Phoenix. It's a great place to eat before heading to a game or event at US Airways Arena or Chase Field. They are both within walking distance.

Recently, I had the chance to try Culinary Dropout. My mom, my sister and I had a nice girls day at Scottsdale Fashion Square and then went right across the street to Culinary Dropout. I must say I was a little shocked at the lack of dress code for the employees. But, once I got past that the food was amazing! I enjoyed the antipasti, where you can choose your own meat, cheese and bread. It was the perfect lunch for a hot day. My mom and my sister both decided on the chef salad. They both commented on how amazing the ham and turkey in the salad tasted. While we were waiting on our food, we were in awe of the amazing decor. The chandelier above our table was beautiful!


Now for the giveaway! Fox restaurants has provided me with (3) $50 gift cards to pass along to my readers! You must be an Arizona resident to enter. If you do win and your mailing address is outside of Arizona, a new winner will be chosen. There will be (3) winners, in all.

*Disclosure: I was given a $50 gift card for my honest opinion and review.
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Giveaway: $25 Gift Card To Fry's Courtesy of The Little Clinic!

A few months ago I returned from a trip to Disneyland and came home with a wonderful gift...pink eye! I'm sure after touching every hand rail in the park, I was bound to catch something. I used quite a bit of hand sanitizer but to no avail. And, of course when I woke up on a Saturday morning is when the symptoms began. My only option was urgent care or a clinic at a drugstore. Well, I went to a drugstore clinic and was really disappointed in the wait time and the lack of waiting room.

I wish I would have known about The Little Clinic. They have 10 locations throughout the Phoenix area. The Little Clinic is owned by Kroger so they want their customers to be healthy and happy. Here are some of my favorite features and conveniences of The Little Clinic:

• No Appointment is needed
• Most insurance plans are accepted
• Open 7 days a week
• You pay a PCP copay and not and urgent care copay
• There is a patient care tech to help sign you in
• Large waiting room (my past drugstore clinic experience, I was crammed next to the greeting cards!)

The Little Clinic even does sports physicals! You can print a $5 off coupon HERE that is valid for any sports physical from July 8-22, 2012!

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Applebees Gift Card Winner!

The winner of the $20 Applebees gift card is Bo H.

Bo has been emailed and will have 48 hours in which to respond. Thank you to everyone that entered. More giveaways are in the works!

Giveaway: $20 Applebees Gift Card!

Have you heard of the Heart of Marriage App? It is all about helping military families strengthen their marriages, when they return home from service.

Here's how you can help:

• Spread The Word! Did you or someone you love serve in the military? Help us spread the word and share the app on your Facebook or Twitter! Use hashtag #marriageops ! The more people who realize this is an issue, brings us one step closer to helping more families!
• Donate! Text OPS to 80888 and donate $10.00 to help our men and women in the military strengthen their marriage by attending an event showcasing The Art of Marriage! Less than the price of two cups of coffee!  
• Five Date Ideas! It’s not just military men and women who need help with their relationships. Here are five great inspirational date ideas that will help bring you closer to your partner!

GIVEAWAY:

As a thank you for spreading the word about the Art of Marriage App, one lucky winner will receive a $20 gift card to Applebees!


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Giveaway Winner: Angie's Kettle Corn!

Congratulations to comment #4! Bobbi is the winner of the Angie's Kettle Corn Valentine Pack!

The winner will have 48 hours in which to respond or another winner will be chosen.