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I’m very surprised of the outcome in the poll that I had you guys do the other day.
I subscribe to about 100 blogs via Google RSS feed, and I have a handful of couple that I love seeing update daily. But for the most part I skim through the pictures and text and basically hit it as read. So I’m glad everyone (for the most part) would like that I keep updating as often as I do!
Thanks for the feedback and your support.
I have another giveaway for you guys which will be great for either you, or you can also give it away as one of your Christmas presents to someone. This giveaway will be only a handful of days long just so we can co-ordinate and get the basket out to you in time for Christmas.
I have a total of 13 gifts to buy for this upcoming Christmas, and I’m also doing a swap with a Katie on YouTube. It’s not a huge deal to some as many people give to many more people than that. The problem with me, is that I start shopping early, and I end up giving people multiple small gifts. It adds up!
I’m also responsible for picking out a small number of gifts for people at work. Christmas is steadily approaching and we all need to straighten out our gift ideas.
For those hard to shop for co-workers, friends and family? Why not get a Gourmet Gift Basket? I mean, the kind folks at Gourmet Gift basket would love to give one of you lucky readers one!
Gourmet Gift Baskets are great as mostly everything is already paired up for you. You just have to select whether the person is a chocolate / biscuit or even coffee lover. I’m excited that I even noticed the baby baskets that is available on their website. In the past I have done my Christmas shopping online. It’s much easier than having to go to a store, wondering what you’re going to pick out for someone.
There is such a diverse selection on the Gourmet Gift Baskets website that it would appeal to anyone of any age for that matter, as the baskets just aren’t simply “one set style”. Plus you can keep the adorable baskets once the receiver is done with them. Fill them with towels to put in the guest bath, or even keep it in the kitchen for fresh fruit.
The one I received from Gourmet Gift baskets was called the Christmas Gift Basket Classic filled with cookies, pretzel dip, candy popcorn, crackers and some other fun eats.
You can spot Alfie’s (my dog) nose sniffing that unopened package. (All these images you can click to enlarge)
Unopened, and then just opened! Eee!!
I was most excited to try these chocolates out. I’m a HUGE turtles fan, and these were uh-mazing. They’re dark chocolate and very tasty.
The first thing my boyfriend looked at were the labels — No transfat!
It’ll be exciting for the next few nights to try each and every one of these goodies out. I can’t all divulge and try them in one evening. I’d get a tummy ache! Stay tuned for my tastebuds review :)
Dark chocolate and wine anyone?
I wouldn’t recommend trying to put it all back in the basket though, hehe!
You can also view the massive selection (on the right hand side) of gift baskets they have to offer . Anything from Italian Food Gift Baskets (which you’ll have a ton of options under that selection), tea and cookies (4 different packages), sweets (tons to choose from — drool), even cupcakes and New Years! How fun. Like i said — there’s just an endless possibility on who and what event to shop for.
How to enter: Comment on this post with the words “Gourmet Me†and…
Bonus entries: Tweet it (1 entry per tweet — tweet multiple times!). Blog it (5 entries for 1 post). Facebook fan it (6 entries for becoming a fan).
Giveaway ends: Tuesday December 6th at 10pm EST.
Who can win?: Anyone in the USA and Canada!
When to claim: Winner will be drawn by random.org and announced on Wednesday December 7th. If the winner does not respond within 48 hours I will draw another name.
Good luck!
(For more travel reviews, view my travel page)

Etsy is my favorite place to look for gifts, before heading out to local malls and shops. On days that I’m bored I just window-shop online and figure out birthday gifts and next year’s Christmas gifts. It’s a bit insane to be that early for Christmas, but at least it’s fun and you can really truly find something that would fit your friend/family member to a tee. You can even e-stalk some of the etsy shops online and wait until they have a sale or free shipping as a lot of them aren’t even located in the same country you are. Mind you, some of the sellers I’ve dealt with have incredibly fast shipping times and I’m amazed that it gets to me in the same week that I ordered something.
TIP: Click all images to bring you to the shop, too!
If I was to buy for someone with a green thumb (unlike myself, as I kill the easiest plants to look after, unfortunately) I’d go over to CocoHoney and have a glance at the miniatures growing. Maybe I wouldn’t end up killing it? I think this would be super sweet.
I know a few great photographers around, and Nelly Bean Co‘s etsy shop is so fantastic. Wouldn’t the below ‘pea’ be such an adorable prop for two best friends who had their babies around the same time — buy two of these “two peas in a pod” tpe thing? Except one baby per pod, defeating the original statement. Whatevs. It’s cute, right? Totally would get that if I was into photographing babies.
As for clothing, there’s a lot of talent to choose from when browsing on Etsy.
Like some felted fine merino wool? Shop at sandmaiden located in Seattle. I actually bought this sweater wrap from her a few days ago, you can also have it custom made if certain sizes don’t fit you! I’m just waiting for the turn around and shipment and I can’t wait to receive it! Isn’t it … sexaay?
Since I won’t be allowed to run til spring, I’ve been coveting the ‘I Enjoy Running’ tee from Fire Daughter Clothing shop. Even to wear as a warmup while going to head into the gym. I can at least eye the treadmills while sitting behind on the bike machine, right?
Getting out of the clothing section…Want to be the Alpha in the home with your dog? Why not embarrass the poor thing with a dino suit jumper for Halloween? That poor pup looks so angry, but I can’t help but laugh and want one for my Alfie in October. Yes/Yes? MiPooch sells them for $30.
I’m a huge fan of gorgeious unique looking leather purses. I’m not a fan of Coach because of their “C”‘s displayed all over the purse, or Louis Vuitton logos – too much bragging or bling to be honest. I’m more a fan of plain leather purses with a nice design. Morelle‘s purses caught my eye, all the way from Greece. I’m eyeing a handful from her collection.
Another talented purse designer has got to be mentioned: ZhenUN Leathers has got a copious amount of luxurious handmade leather purses at a reasonable price. This etsy seller is located in freaking way cool Bangkok and I’ve had this green purse added to my favorites list for a month or so now. I’m saving up money in my PayPal to purchase it.
Have a friend that’s a huge fan of monkeys? For their birthday or … next Christmas (heh heh) why not get them something to commemorate it by a tissue holder from Monkey Travel Club…
…or even a key chain from Leather Prince?
And finally, maybe your mother likes necklaces. Give her the key to your heart. Or something lame like that. Key necklaces are pretty popular right now which I bought from CasCreatives three times already! One of which I sent to Erin as a thank you present. Aren’t they sweet? They’re SO tiny.
There’s some talented graphic designers (ahem, like myself – if I had an etsy shop!) that work with letterpress and create some fab cards. I’ve already bought a stack of birthday, thank you and happy holiday cards from so many etsy sellers. But one I find myself going back to is The Paper Peony for all sorts of occasions!
Finally, if you’re a tea or coffee drinker — shop Mudpie2. I found some gorgeous custom mugs available on their shop. I want!