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		<title>Merry Christmas!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Dec 2009 05:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
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Merry Christmas!
May you have a safe and happy holiday.
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<p>Merry Christmas!<br />
May you have a safe and happy holiday.
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		<title>Glade Collection Holiday Candles winner</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:50:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>valmg</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[To select the winner of this giveaway I put the number of entries into the Random Sequence Generator on random.org. I matched the number that came out on top to the comment bearing the same number and made sure the comment was eligible. A screenshot is attached.

The winner of the Glade Holiday Collection giveaway is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>To select the winner of this giveaway I put the number of entries into the Random Sequence Generator on random.org. I matched the number that came out on top to the comment bearing the same number and made sure the comment was eligible. A screenshot is attached.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2141" title="glade holiday candles winner" src="http://valsviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/gladecollectionholidaycandleswinner.jpg" alt="glade holiday candles winner" width="201" height="211" /></p>
<p>The winner of the Glade Holiday Collection giveaway is #17 Angel S!</p>
<p>Congratulations! Please contact me within 48 hours to confirm that you wish to accept this prize, and please include your mailing address in your reply.</p>
<p>Thanks to all who entered the giveaway! Please consider subscribing to my feed so you don’t miss out on the latest posts, reviews and giveaways.
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		<title>Glade Candles Holiday Collection Giveaway</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 21:08:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>valmg</dc:creator>
		
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I love it when my house smells good. I love nice smelling things like candles. Sometimes the first doesn&#8217;t happen without the second. I recently received two candles from the The Glade Candles Holiday Collection.
The Glade Candles Holiday Collection of candles contains:

Glade Scented Oil Candle tin
Glade Scented Oil Candle decorative glass holder
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<p>I love it when my house smells good. I love nice smelling things like candles. Sometimes the first doesn&#8217;t happen without the second. I recently received two candles from the <a href="http://www.glade.com/holiday/" target="_self">The Glade Candles Holiday Collection</a>.</p>
<p>The Glade Candles Holiday Collection of candles contains:</p>
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<li>Glade Scented Oil Candle tin</li>
<li>Glade Scented Oil Candle decorative glass holder</li>
<li>Glade Scented Oil refills for the tin and decorative glass holder candles; each contains four refills</li>
<li>Glade candle 4 oz. jar</li>
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<p>Each of the products comes in two scents - Bayberry Spice and Apple Cinnamon. Each product has a suggested retail price of $3.49 and is available nationwide in mass merchandise, grocery, drug and retail stores.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2129" title="glade holiday candles scented oil tins" src="http://valsviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/gladeholidaycandlesscentedoiltins-300x139.jpg" alt="glade holiday candles scented oil tins" width="300" height="139" /></p>
<p>I received two of the refillable scented oil candle tins in the <a href="http://www.glade.com/holiday/collection/bayberry-spice/" target="_self">Bayberry Spice </a>scent. The Bayberry Spice is nice, very Christmasy. I&#8217;m really looking forward to smelling the Apple Cinnamon - it just sounds yummy. There are two things I like about the tins, which are decorated with images of presents. First, they&#8217;re attractive without being breakable. Second, the tin has a lid. I like that you can just put a lid on it (as my brother LB2 sometimes says) and put it away.</p>
<p><strong>GIVEAWAY</strong></p>
<p>ONE winner will receive a candle from the Glade Holiday Collection.</p>
<p><strong>HOW TO ENTER</strong></p>
<p>Visit the <a href="http://www.beau-coup.com/" target="_self"></a><a href="http://www.glade.com/holiday/" target="_self">Glade Holiday Collection</a> page and then leave a comment on this post telling me which scent you&#8217;d most like to try out of the six shown.</p>
<p><strong>BONUS ENTRIES</strong></p>
<p>1 - Subscribe to my RSS feed.<br />
1 - Follow me on Twitter AND leave your Twitter name.<br />
1 - Tweet about this giveaway.<br />
1 - Friend me on Facebook - <a href="http://www.facebook.com/valmg" target="_self">http://www.facebook.com/valmg</a><br />
1 - Fave this blog at Technorati AND leave your Technorati name.<br />
1 - Blog about this giveaway, including a link here.<br />
1 - Place my button on your blog.<br />
1 - Visit <a href="http://hereandthere.us/" target="_self">HereAndThere.US</a> (my Mom) and leave a comment on any post (except a giveaway post) there. Then return here and leave a comment on this post telling me one thing you read or learned on my Mom’s blog. (That’s two comments you need to leave for this bonus entry, one there and one here.) Unlimited entries for this method of entry.</p>
<p>Leave an additional comment for each entry you qualify for. You must have completed the first entry according to the instructions to be eligible for any bonus entries.</p>
<p><strong>THE SMALL PRINT</strong></p>
<p>US addresses only please. This contest will end Sunday 12/20/09 at 11:59 pm est. Only comments containing all of the requested information will be eligible for entry. The winner will be selected randomly and announced on 10/30/09. The winner must contact me within 2 days to confirm they wish to receive the prize. Good luck to everyone!</p>
<p>“This post was written as part of a program for Family Review Network and SC Johnson, who provided the product for review and giveaway. I was not compensated in any way except for the complimentary product.”</p>
<p>THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.
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		<title>Norman PhartEphant Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 14:39:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>valmg</dc:creator>
		
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We all know how much kids love stuffed animals. We also know how funny kids find gas - of the farting kind. Norman PhartEphant is a new toy that will delight children because it is a stuffed animals and because it has sound. That&#8217;s right - it farts.
From the website - Norman PhartEphant offers a [...]]]></description>
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<p>We all know how much kids love stuffed animals. We also know how funny kids find gas - of the farting kind. <a href="http://www.phartephant.com" target="_self">Norman PhartEphant</a> is a new toy that will delight children because it is a stuffed animals and because it has sound. That&#8217;s right - it farts.</p>
<p><strong>From the website</strong> - <em>Norman PhartEphant offers a combination not often seen in toys; he&#8217;s adorable, cuddly and hilarious!  Super soft, squeezable, and 10 inches round, Norman PhartEphant produces eight different fart sounds with each gentle squeeze of his tail. </em></p>
<p>I received one of these toys. There&#8217;s no assembly required and it runs on two AA batteries. The toy is super soft and just the right size for kids to play with. All you have to do to play with him is hold him and squeeze his tail when you want to hear him.  CJ thinks it&#8217;s hysterical and says &#8220;excuse me&#8221; every time it farts. Kids never seem to stop finding farting funny so this will keep them laughing for a long time.</p>
<p>Norman PhartEphant sells for $21.95 and is available to purchase online at <a href="http://www.phartephant.com" target="_self">www.phartephant.com</a>. He&#8217;s a terrific gift idea for children of all ages.</p>
<p>Norman is also on Facebook - <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Norman-PhartEphant/185038980362?ref=ts" target="_self">http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Norman-PhartEphant/185038980362?ref=ts</a>.
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