Michele's The Cocoa Exchange #Giveaway $50 Choice w/@mikihope y @las930

 

HolaHolaHola Beautifuls!

BB was going to focus on her bday fiestas, no giveaway posts, pero...CHOCOLATE.

Welcome to the Michele's The Cocoa Exchange Giveaway!

1 Winner Michele's The Cocoa Exchange Giveaway $50 Choice of products

This giveaway is part of our Fall Gift Guide – Stop by to see all the giveaways and great products.

Host is Michigan Saving and More and Miki's Hope

My co-hosts for this giveaway are Deliciously Savvy, This Frugal Family, Gifts for all seasons, Home Jobs by Mom, Ice Cream n Sticky Fingers, Miki's Hope

 

Below is a list of all the bloggers involved in the gift guide.

A Rain of Thought, Comeback Momma, Deliciously Savvy, Giveaway Gator Here We Go Again Ready,, Home Jobs by Mom, Java John Z’s, Lisa-Queen of Random, MarksvilleandMe, Michigan Saving and More, My Crafty Zoo, My Silly Little Gang, Naturalhairlatins, Seeking Serenity and Harmony, Simply Jennifer, Tales From A Southern Mom, This Frugal Family

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This giveaway's Sponsor is:

Michele Bodenheimer - Consultant for The Cocoa Exchange

WEBSITE

THE COCOA EXCHANGE is your personal gourmet store where cocoa and chocolate come to life in delicious, innovative ways. They are like the friend who's always in the know about the latest and greatest in food and chocolate.

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1 Winner receives a Michele's The Cocoa Exchange Giveaway $50 Choice of products

Michele's The Cocoa Exchange Giveaway $50 Choice of products

up to $50 RV

See review HERE and HERE.

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THE GIVEAWAY

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Buena Suerte Beautifuls!

BB2U

#GlucernaHungerSmart Shakes- Keeping Healthy on the Fly.

Babushka has been compensated by Glucerna for this post; however, BB is  sharing her own thoughts. All opinions are Babushka’s. Talk with your health care provider about a diabetes management plan that’s right for you. #GlucernaHungerSmart #CollectiveBias

HolaHolaHola Beautifuls!!!

My husband,Sweetie, is pre-diabetic so he watches his diet very carefully. That can be a little tricky to do, especially since he's the type who loves to spend hours outdoors. In the Florida calor, spending hours outside is  sooo not Babushka, so he’s sent off alone with meals and snacks.  The lunches BB packs for him have to be filling, satisfying, and taste good, because he’s already slim and Babushka’s got a reputation to uphold.

While Sweetie gets busy getting his gear together,

BB drives over to our local Walmart and buys what are sure things in both the taste and health requirements. We've been reading up on diabetes and the changes one needs to do, but at the same time we also know that if it doesn't have that zing, then it's a zero. Thankfully we found out the following about Glucerna-

Glucerna® Hunger Smart™ Shakes are specially designed for people with diabetes,used under medical supervision. Con 66% less sugars than leading weight loss shakes, they also have 50% more protein, making them a very smart choice to help manage hambre. And the especial,CarbSteady, which allows carbs to be released slowly over time and prevents blood sugar spikes is theirs too.

Glucerna® Hunger Smart™ Shakes come in Chocolate &Vanilla y el chocolate es BUENISIMO!!! Quee?? You thought BB bought that whole 6 pack just for Sweetie and his fishing trip?  

JU SO FONII!!!

They also have 25 vitaminas and minerals as well as being un excelente source of fiber. Of course this is a good thing, and combined with the added protein it helps manage hunger. A good thing when you're busy, inside or outdoors.

@BabushkasSweeti working up an appetite

Ahora eso si, there are rules for packing a good lunch and a couple of trucos Babushka has learned along el camino.

1. Know what they like and give it to them. While they're out and about is not a time to experiment.

2. Make sure it'll keep for hours.  If it needs to be cool,  have some frozen bottle waters and/or icepacks ready. BB's preference are the water bottles, they can always drink the melted agua.

3. If it can get squashed,mushed, crushed, put it in a bag by itself- 'cause who needs that extra yuck ?

In Sweetie's case, he prefers to eat things he can eat with one hand;the other is for his fishing rod. He's always ready for that fish's nibble, so he does his nibbling quickly.  Focused in his fun, Sweetie will spend hours pescando, and Babushka's so glad to have found something that'll keep him fuller longer and keep his energy steady.

Y ahora Beautifuls, there's un especial en Walmart of $3 off when you buy 2 Glucerna 6 packs.
Now that's a twofer Babushka can go for. One pack for Sweetie, and one for BB.
If he drinks his fast enough.

; )

Who will you share your 6 pack with??


BB2U

CHRISTMAS,CRISMA,CHOCOLATE #FannieMay4Holidays TWEETY FIESTA!!!

Pro­mo­tional

HolaHolaHola Beautifuls!!

Christmas, o como decimos en Miami, Crisma, 

 CRISMA & CHOCOLATE

Did you notice that chocolate is spelled the same in both English and Spanish? So BB not like it??

 JU SO FONII!!

Join Blog­gin Mamas & Fannie May as we host the #FannieMay4Holidays Twit­ter Party on Tuesday, 12–8-15 at 9p EST/6pm PST! We’ll be

Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Time: 9:00–10:00pm EST / 6:00–7:00pm PST

Hash­tag: #FannieMay4Holidays

Pre­sented by: @FMChocolate and @BlogginMamas

Mod­er­a­tors: Eng­lish– @HeLoEnterprises Span­ish– @BBabushka

Co-Hosts: @EnzasBargains, @ItsFreeAtLast, @savorysavings, @oopsimpregnant, @pinkninjablogg, @picklejars

History of Fannie May

• The first Fannie May retail store was opened by H. Teller Archibald in 1920 at 11 N. LaSalle St. in Chicago.
• During World War II, while other companies chose to change their recipes when ingredients were scarce, Fannie May stuck with its exact recipes, making only what it could which often meant closing shops early because no more candy was available - never was the taste of the candy compromised.
• In 1946, just after World War II, Fannie May created its most well-known candy to date, the Pixie, by hand-pouring caramel over nuts and then placing them on a conveyor belt to be drenched in chocolate.
• In the 1970s and 1980s Fannie May continued to develop new candy flavors with the introduction of the Trinidad in 1970 and the creation of Eggnog Creams in 1989.
• Fannie May is celebrating its 95th anniversary this year!

Merry Times, Many Ways

• We all know the holidays can sometimes get chaotic with multiple festivus parties. At Fannie May, you can find a variety of sweet and savory treats to help you host the perfect holiday party!
• When looking for the perfect gift for the foodie in your life, consider one of Fannie May’s delicious holiday gift towers!
• The hostess with the mostess can always use a little extra help! Fannie May’s Grande Tower has the perfect mix of savory and sweet treats that can make any hostess shine during the holiday season.
• Looking for creative cocktail ideas for your next party? Consider adding Fannie May’s Peppermint Bark to the rim of your favorite chocolate martini.
• We understand that our gifts and chocolates are a reflection of the sender as well. Hence, we are dedicated to creating a positive impression every time.
• We offer a wide variety of price points to fit every occasion, especially during the holiday season!

Tweetshare:

Join the @FMChocolate & @BlogginMamas #FannieMay4Holidays Twitter Party 12/8 at 9p ET & https://t.co/KduEoRCEZs; pic.twitter.com/WwJNZqhPRI

— Bloggin' Mamas (@blogginmamas) December 3, 2015

Dur­ing the Twit­ter Party there will be a chance to win one of the fol­low­ing prizes by answer­ing var­i­ous ques­tions about Fannie May. Win­ners will be selected at ran­dom from all eli­gi­ble entries.

Grand Prize

Grande Tower, 4lbs. 12 oz. ($129.99) Celebrate big time with nearly 5 pounds of Fannie May favorites in one delectable collection. This grande tower includes: Colonial Assortment, Trinidads, Assorted Nuts, Mint Meltaways, and Holiday Pretzels.





First Prize

Festive Gourmet Gift Basket ($99.99) - Our festive gourmet gift basket is sure to impress your mother, the in-laws or even your bestie! Featuring festive silver and gold accents, this basket includes portions just right for sharing - and many of our Fannie May favorites! Each basket contains: Milk Chocolate Pixies, Mint Meltaways, The Popcorn Factory Kettle Corn, Milk Chocolate Vanilla Buttercreams, Carpano’s Dipping Pretzels, Cheryl’s Chocolate Chip Cookies, Harry London Chocolate Squares, and Harry London Caramel Bars.





Prizes

Winter Wonderland Gift Basket ($59.99) - This festive gift is perfect for the hostess with the mostess! Featuring festive silver and gold ornaments, our container is filled with seasonal treats. This delectable gift basket includes: Milk Chocolate Pixies, The Popcorn Factory Kettle Corn, Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels, Carpano’s Dipping Pretzels, Cheryl’s Chocolate Chip Cookies, Fannie May Caramel Bars, One large Pixie and Trinidad.



Heritage Tins, 8oz each - set of four ($59.96) - In commemoration of the brand’s 95^th anniversary, Fannie May has launched a limited collection of archival revival confections tins. An ode to the brand’s beginnings, the tins feature classic brand artwork with a colorful and modern twist. The collection includes revived and vibrant designs of iconic flavors including Pixies, Mint Meltaways, Bridge Mix and Colonials.



Pixies Water Tower Tin, 1lb 8oz. ($39.99) - In a nod to our beloved Chicago hometown we’ve created this iconic Water Tower Tin filled with our luscious Pixies. This keepsake is something friends and family will treasure even after the Pixies are gone.



RSVP Prize

Peppermint Bark, 1lb ($24.99)- Wintry fresh and delicious! Creamy white confection and rich dark chocolate are layered together with crunchy bits of cool peppermint for a classic holiday treat.



US Res­i­dents age 18 and over are eli­gi­ble to enter.

RSVP Below!!

Terms and Conditions

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING.

By RSVP’ing to this event and uti­liz­ing the #FannieMay4Holidays hash­tag, the atten­dees acknowl­edge hav­ing read and agreed to these terms and conditions.

Twit­ter Party Prize Give­away begins December 8th, 2015 at 9:00 pm ET and ends no later than December 8th, 2015 at 10:30pm ET(the “Twit­ter Party Entry Period”). Entrants enter via fol­low­ing @FMChocolate and @BlogginMamas, and post­ing a tweet with the #FannieMay4Holidays hash­tag dur­ing the Twit­ter Party Entry Period. Five (5) Win­ners will be drawn ran­domly by random.org at approx­i­mately 12 minute inter­vals dur­ing the Twit­ter Party Entry Period. One (1) Win­ner will be drawn ran­domly via random.org from the event RSVP’s on the Mr. Linky widget.

Prizes include:

One (1) Grand Prize, includ­ing a Grande Tower, 4lbs. 12 oz. Total approx­i­mate retail value (“ARV”) $129.99, for one (1) winner.

One (1) First Prize, includ­ing a Festive Gourmet Gift Basket. Total approx­i­mate retail value (“ARV”) $99.99, for one (1) winner.

One (1) Prize, includ­ing a Winter Wonderland Gift Basket. Total approx­i­mate retail value (“ARV”) $59.99, for one (1) winner.

One (1) Prize, includ­ing Heritage Tins, 8oz each - set of four. Total approx­i­mate retail value (“ARV”) $59.96, for one (1) winner.

One (1) Prize, includ­ing a Pixies Water Tower Tin, 1lb 8oz. Total approx­i­mate retail value (“ARV”) $39.99, for one (1) winner.

One (1) RSVP Prize includ­ing Peppermint Bark, 1lb. Total approx­i­mate retail value (“ARV”) $24.99, awarded to one (1) win­ner who RSVP’s via the Mr. Linky widget.

Each win­ner receives one (1) prize pack. Entrants who fail to com­plete said actions will be dis­qual­i­fied and an alter­nate win­ner will be selected from all entrants who entered dur­ing the Twit­ter Party Entry Period. Win­ners will be noti­fied via DM (Direct Mes­sage) on Twit­ter with a request for an email address to send prize claim infor­ma­tion. Win­ners will have 48 hours to reply to the DM with a valid email address. Win­ners will have an addi­tional 48 hours from when prize claim infor­ma­tion is sent, to claim their prize and pro­vide ship­ping info, or a an alter­nate win­ner will be selected from amongst all entries received dur­ing the Twit­ter Party Entry Period. All prizes will be awarded pro­vided they are validly claimed by December 15 at 11:59AM EST.

Entrants agree to release and hold harm­less the Blog­gin’ Mamas, Heather Lopez Enter­prises, LLC, Great Foods, Fannie May, Twit­ter, and any other orga­ni­za­tions respon­si­ble for spon­sor­ing, ful­fill­ing, admin­is­ter­ing, adver­tis­ing or pro­mot­ing this give­away, and their respec­tive par­ent, sub­sidiaries, and affil­i­ates and each of their respec­tive offi­cers, direc­tors, mem­bers, employ­ees, agents and sub­con­trac­tors (col­lec­tively the “Released Par­ties”) from and against any and all claims, expenses, and lia­bil­ity, includ­ing but not lim­ited to neg­li­gence and dam­ages of any kind to per­sons and prop­erty, includ­ing but not lim­ited to inva­sion of pri­vacy (under appro­pri­a­tion, intru­sion, pub­lic dis­clo­sure of pri­vate facts, false light in the pub­lic eye or other legal the­ory), defama­tion, slan­der, libel, vio­la­tion of right of pub­lic­ity, infringe­ment of trade­mark, copy­right or other intel­lec­tual prop­erty rights, prop­erty dam­age, or death or per­sonal injury aris­ing out of or relat­ing to a participant’s entry, cre­ation of an entry or sub­mis­sion of an entry, par­tic­i­pa­tion in this give­away, accep­tance or use or mis­use of prize. Entrant agrees to indem­nify, defend and hold harm­less the Released Par­ties from and against any and all claims, expenses, and lia­bil­i­ties (includ­ing rea­son­able attorney’s fees) aris­ing out of or relat­ing to an entrant’s par­tic­i­pa­tion in this give­away and/or entrant’s accep­tance, use or mis­use of prize, includ­ing, with­out lim­i­ta­tion, lia­bil­ity for per­sonal injury, dam­age, or loss.

The Released Par­ties make no war­ranties, and hereby dis­claims any and all war­ranties, express or implied, con­cern­ing any prize fur­nished in con­nec­tion with the give­away. WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, SUCH PRIZES ARE PROVIDED“AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND THE RELEASED PARTIES HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL SUCH WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND/OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

Dis­clo­sure: Blog­gin’ Mamas is man­ag­ing this Twit­ter Party. Indi­vid­ual co-hosts are receiv­ing com­pen­sa­tion for their par­tic­i­pa­tion. All prize ful­fill­ment is the respon­si­bil­ity of the sponsor.

So, we all in agreement?

You can't beat #FannieMay4Holidays!! 

C U There Beautifuls!!

BB2U

Because Cash isn't enough- A Chocolate Giveaway!!!

HolaHolaHola My Beautifuls!!

Like the title says, Cash is not enough- a true New Year, a Great Beginning must have Chocolate.  Actually, anything and everything must have chocolate, so BB is adding another giveaway for her Bellas to make sure 2014 is truly sweet!

Everyone loves chocolate.

My favorito is dark chocolate. Que Rico!

If you win this giveaway, you'll get dark, milk, and white chocolate to enjoy.

Babushka's joining with Drugstore Divas and A Bride On A Budget to give away a prize pack filled with Guylian Artisanal Chocolates.

The prize pack will include the following products (or similar):

One – 22 piece marbled chocolate seashell truffles

One – 22 piece extra dark chocolate seashell truffles

Two - 6 piece marbled chocolate seashells truffles

Four - 2 piece marbled chocolate seahorse truffles

One - No Sugar Added Milk Chocolate Bar

One - No Sugar Added 54% Dark Chocolate Bar

To enter, just use the Rafflecopter below.

This giveaway starts now and ends at 11:59pm EST on January 9. The winner will have 24 hours to respond before another winner is selected. The winner must be a US resident who is 18 or older.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Babushka's Baile received no compensation for this giveaway and is not responsible for prize fulfillment. 

Nor any calories and smiles gained.

; ) 

Buena Suerte My Beautifuls!!

BB2U

Babushka's Booty

And Boy there's a lot of it!  Hispanics believe bigger is better and if you've got it share.  Oh si, we are a giving bunch and in Miami BB's booty was impresionante. 



BB's Hispanicize 2012  Booty

Que???  What did you think BB was talking about??  Oh.  JU SO FONII!!!

Ok, si, bueno...

 that one  is impressive too, especially after a visit to Miami, but I was talking about

Hispanicize 2012

  and the great goodies attendees received.

As you can see from the picture there were many great sponsors and plenty of swag,

but this post will be a shoutout to the sponsors of the main events. 

In no specific order I gratefully list:

DISNEY

 They gave all of us 2 park hopper tickets- Oh si they did!!!

PLUS 

 BB received 4 adorable Mickey shaped chocolate dipped rice crispie treats

for 4  adorable grandbabies. 

Disney's details- ya can't beat it.

CLOROX

 

for their wonderful and slightly wacky

(think virtual bowling, scavenger hunts, etc.) reception party

BLACKBERRY

The BlackBerry Black Carpet- National Latino Film Showcase.

Where we got to preview films, dance, drink and definitely be merry.

McDonalds

Yacht cruise anyone??

BACARDI

Mingling in a mansion- oh my!

Babushka's booty be bountiful, beautiful and bastante

because she dared to dream, dared to ask,

and dared to eat that extra helping of life!

How big is your booty??

; )

Babushka Besos a todos.  Cuidensen.

P.S.  Martinique my Muse informs me this will be the first in a series sobre Hispanicize2012.  

Of course this suits me perfectly as there were so many experiences,panels,and events! 

Let's just say Babushka is still bushed- but still so happy that I joined that baile.

February- The Month of Love Part II

Ok, Martinique my Muse, petname Marti (not to be confused with martyr, though being a CAP she can definitely play that part) was none too happy with me today.  Seems she didn't appreciate me cleaning the house on the day I should dedicate to her.  Truth be known it wasn't my idea of a fun day either, but when walking through your house becomes a state approved obstacle/training course it's time for a little cleaning up.  Operative word- little.  Gathered all items into a line, spread my homemade rug freshner (yes I make my own, cheap frugal genius that I am) and vacuumed on both sides of the line. Whaaaaatttt?? You thought I put everything away?  JU SO FONII !!!  

Bueno, para no cansarte, I got tired after that (and my regular 10 hours of Twitter & Feibu) and took a nap. The "nap" lasted 7 hours.  Jolting from sleep I asked Marti what happened to her usual 2 am appearance?  She just smiled and said, "Asi es, that's what you get when you're not all rested up and waiting for my brilliance."   ::sigh::  Lesson learned.

After making Martinique her cafecito just the way she likes it- fuerte with lots of sugar and espumita, she informs me that we will be continuing The Month of Love.  "Si, I sense that's a good topic, y vamos usar that- Amor via the senses." "Oye, no hay cookie with this café?"

And so dear reader, there you have it- BB's 1st series.  I suppose the last post would fall under the sense of Sight, so this one will be for the sense of Taste.  Soul of Cubana that I have I would have started with this sense as all our views,beliefs, sayings, come down to comida, pero, I'm not questioning her- as I said, lesson learned.

But of course I had to start off with this one. 

 How tempting, aprobo and perfect verdad?

Oh my.  Perfection once again.

If I am to truly continue the series I must once again mention individuals who merit attention.  For this post no one but Janet Christina of Sweet Temptations comes to mind.

Chocolate Covered Oreos.

Red Roses Oreo

For those that can't choose between roses or chocolate- the perfect combo.

Pink Hearts Oreo

When words aren't needed.

                          

                                          I love you Oreo

I do Love Oreo

When you can't say it enough.

And I can't say it enough- lesson learned.  I also can't say it enough- how much I appreciate all of you and love the time we spend bailando.  Sorry this post is late, but know it was made with  love in the heart and cafe con chocolate on the lips.   ; ♥  See you for part III.

Babushka Besos a todos.  Cuidensen.

P.S.  Actually, these oreos could have gone into the prior post- they truly are works of art.  Also, as in the prior post, no compensation was given for mentioning the product, but should the artist care to send BB some of the art she won't say no.   ; )

P.P.S.  Also sending ♥ to my comadre in computerland Grandma Juice, who let me know the battle against seriousness and cleanliness is not mine alone.  Tambien, gracias to her I now know the correct usage of  P.P.S.

February- The Month of Love

February, the month of amor. As you know by now BB doesn't look at life in the typical or "expected" way. To most, February brings thoughts of Valentine's Day, presents, boxes of chocolates, sweethearts and romance. JU SO FONII!!!  Por fa people, if I had to wait until February for my sweetheart to romance me, give me presents or chocolates, we wouldn't be sweethearts for too long! Nope, for me the whole month of February is about love.  I know, you're waiting for a story about the grandbabies here aren't you?  Not happening, at least not in this post... but we've got 29 days this February so you never know.


A thing of beauty is a joy for ever: Its loveliness increases; it will never pass into nothingness; but still will keep a bower quiet for us, and a sleep full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing...    John Keats 


I love art.  I love how it enlivens ones surroundings and emotions.  Yes there are those who say art should make one think, an intellectual statement, a provocation to react.  Naaaahhhhhhhh-  nada de eso.  Too much thinking brings gray hairs- and I've enough of those thank you.  Encircle me with art that makes my heart sing, reminds me of the beauty of the world, of its existence, and of the promise of its continuity. Of course, being BB this may encompass many styles and subject matters, but for now let's start with the beauty of nature.

Morning Glories

Hollyhocks

 folkrockartist's Store at Zazzle

Bello.  This would be the yin side of Babushka.  He manages to portray the vibrancy of life while also the sweetness of subject and gentleness of a natural style  - excelente.  

So Bohemian, so BB.

Tony Mendoza Art

Talk about Yang for the buck!!  Hablamos about vibrancy- between the colors, the lines and the subject (and those who say coffee is not nature have never seen the beast that is BB w/out her cafecito) this is an artist who gets my Cubana side. 

Bailando just looking at this.

The beauty of balance

Bird of Paradise 3

Cuban Coffee and Lime- Red

Spanish Shawl

Maria Soto Robbins

Vibrating passion and life while "just being"- 
that is my final destination. 

 These paintings make it seem possible.  To live, to love- this is art.

Babushka Besos a Todos.  Cuidensen.

P.S.   If you enjoyed the works of the above mentioned artists- who I thank for their permission and contribution- then please visit their sites. I never did like the phrase "starving artists"; it's so un Cuban Grandma...

 P.S.P.S.  There's a saying "Por el amor al arte" which means to do something because you love it, not because of monetary gain. I received no monetary compensation and literally posted this por el amor al arte, but should any of the artists want to send a print of their work BB won't say no.    ; )