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How the Candy Cane Got Its Name

Tinycandy’s Gift is a new Christmas story tracing the origins of the popular holiday treat, the candy cane. For Susan Estes’ third book, she explains that it is children’s differences that make them special to the world and highlights through vivid illustrations just how important one person can be.

Tinycandy is an elf growing up in the North Pole who always felt left out because he walks with a limp. With Christmas approaching, Tinycandy is desperate to find his special “gift” in order to contribute to Christmas in Santa’s workshop and become accepted by the other elves. Tinycandy soon discovers that his gift is making special candies shaped like hooks that make Christmas a little sweeter for everyone. Impressed by Tinycandy’s new talent, Santa christens the special treats “Candy Canes.”

In Tinycandy’s Gift, Estes creates a unique history of how the candy cane got its name and weaves in a classic tale that conveys to children one of the pivotal rules of life. Estes has spent her life working with and raising children and believes that teaching them to appreciate their own and others’ differences is the most important lesson of all.

Estes is also the author of One Miracle Under God and Choice of the Spirit Child. She is a mother of three and an active philanthropist in her community. She was awarded both the “Mayor’s Merit Award” and “Susan E. Estes Day” for her work in the Knoxville , TN community. She attended both University of Tennessee and Pellissippi State Community College . In her spare time, Estes enjoys writing, reading and spending time with her family.

Tinycandy’s Gift by Susan Estes and illustrated by MikeMotz.com (Dragon Pencil, Oct. 2009, ISBN 978-1-60131-036-1, hardcover, $14.95)

For more information on the book and available read-a-long CD, visit www.seecreativeconcepts.com.

Happy Holidays !

The Plus Size Mommy

Peggy Lutz Plus Giveaway week 5!*

I am sorry I got off of track with my Peggy Lutz Plus Giveaways. I have been having technical difficulties with my Internet and computer.

So Without further ado, lets get week 5 going…

I have been sharing with you all of the wonderful pieces of clothing from Peggy Lutz Plus over the past few weeks. But now I want to share with you what one of the winners of a gift certificate is saying about her experience with her Peggy Lutz clothing.

Her name is Jerri Ann and she is also a blogger. Here is her website and what she had to say about her clothing..

Mom E- Centric : http://www.momecentric.com/2009/jar/a-few-hits-and-a-miss

She calls her new clothing from Peggy Lutz Plus “A Homerun”. She goes to tell her readers to trade in their “mommy jeans” for these wonderful Peggy Lutz “straight leg pants in slither”.

Another very pleased customer. And although not all of the winners have been bloggers. I have been hearing nothing but great words and happiness from everyone who has won this generous gift certificate and who has received their new clothing!

Let me share some more pieces with you, that I just love.

Elegant, classy, wonderful, custom, comfortable… You will find ALL of this and more at Peggy Lutz Plus!

Please go here : http://www.plus-size.com/motherofthebride/cats2.asp?cid=15 and shop the Outlet now for great deals on wonderful pieces of clothing.

WIN a $100 gift certificate to Peggy Lutz Plus !!

Visit http://www.plus-size.com/motherofthebride/cats2.asp?cid=15 come back and comment below which piece of clothing or outfit would dazzle your look into the New Year?! = 1 entry

Tweet the following on twitter :  ” WIN $100 gc to Peggy Lutz Plus for a wonderful couture outfit : http://is.gd/5xeKG   ”  Comment with tweet thread. You may tweet and enter up to 3 times per day! = 1 entry per tweet

Comment and tell me what one of your New Years Resolutions for 2010 will be? = 1 entry per comment up to 3 total.

This giveaway begins NOW and will end on Dec. 26th, 2009 at 7PM EST.  Winner will be posted by Dec. 27th. Please check back for our LAST giveaway on Dec. 28th. In this post I will be sharing a mini fashion show of the pieces I have received from Peggy Lutz Plus.

Thank you to all who enter, Happy Holidays, and Good Luck!

The Plus Size Mommy

WINNER OF Frosty The Snowman from Build A Bear Workshop

Congrats go out to : Linda Stewart

Please contact me by emailing me at xbeth@yahoo.com with “FROSTY WINNER” in the Subject line. You have 48 hours to contact me to claim your prize ! You will love this Frosty, he is so cute

Thank you to all who entered and keep watching for many more great giveaways to come

The Plus Size Mommy

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Win a Complete Outfit from JMS/Just My Size!*

JMS/Just My Size, with its complete plus-size collection now available at Walmart, is hoping to make your holidays just a little more jolly with a special giveaway exclusively for fans of the Plus Size Mommy Web site.

This week only, Comment on The Plus Size Mommy with your best holiday style tip and I’ll choose 3 lucky winners to receive a complete outfit from Just My Size pictured below. This includes the new JMS Kabuki Sleeve Sweater, matching scarf and casual pants (or similar outfit).

(JMS tops are available in 1X-4X and pants are in sizes 16-28)

Winners will be posted to the site on December 17th, 2009. Winners will need to email me to claim your prize. Please include your size information (JMS tops are available in 1X-4X and pants are in sizes 16-28), your address (no PO Boxes please) and your phone number. Winner must be a resident of the 48 continuous USA States.

For a complete look at the new JMS/Just My Size collection, check out their Web site at www.justmysize.com

Thank you for entering and GOOD LUCK !!!

The Plus Size Mommy

*I was sent 7 articles of clothing from the JMS new line in order to compensate me for this post and for running the contest.

Dec. 8th is National Brownie Day!!!* and you can celebrate with a win from Cheryl & Co.

Tomorrow, or today, depending on when your reading this post is National Brownie Day !!! A day FILLED with the love of that chocolately, fudgie, gooey, treat of brownies. Can you say YUMMMM ?  Holiday time is NOT a good time for starting any diet, as there are all the temptations of, well everything food this time of year.

In Honor of this wonderful day I am able to offer you a  YUMMY Win of Brownies !!!! YAYE !!!

One winner from the USA (48 states) will score a $30 brownie sampler from Cheryl&Co. to eat, share, gift, eat, eat, eat, lol !!!!

Here is how you can win :

Visit   Cheryl&Co. and come back and comment on one other gift you would love to receive from there. = 1 entry

Tweet the following:  ” NATIONAL BROWNIE DAY, celebrate with a treat won here :    http://is.gd/5fwH8            ”   – May tweet up to 3 times per day. Comment and leave tweet thread.

Comment and tell me one dessert that will be gracing your Holiday dessert table this month ? = 1 entry per comment, up to 5 total, BONUS, if you leave a recipe for that dessert, comment again and give yourself another entry !!! (total for both = 10 !!!!! entries)

This giveaway begins NOW and will end on Dec. 14th (this is a quick turnaround giveaway due to timing), I would love to try to get these to the winner by Dec. 25th but cannot make any guarantee. (ends at 5PM EST).

ONE winner will be chosen via random.org and winner will be posted to this site. Winner will have 48 hours to email me to claim your prize.

GOOD LUCK< this is a DELISH PRIZE !!!! WOOT !!

The Plus Size Mommy

*I was also sent at no cost a $30 brownie sampler to compensate me for my time in doing this post, prize is also no cost to me*Thanks to Cheryl & Co.

Peggy Lutz Plus $100 giveaway week 4*

It is week 4 of the $100 giveaways by Peggy Lutz Plus, which only means 1 thing, There are only 3 more chances to win $100 to buy your awesome holiday outfit for celebrating in. (This week plus 2 more).

Here is yet another piece I was sent to review from Peggy Lutz.

This time, it is a Ball Skirt, just like the one seen here. This skirt is very generous in size. It is a great long length and is layered so it is very warm and cozy to wear, if you are like me, where winter is cold. The ball skirt I was sent is absolutely beautiful. I feel like a princess when I wear it. It is embroidered and has taffeta. It is just simply beautiful! They are so comfortable to wear as well. You won’t be disappointed. Here are some other styles of it:

They are all so beautiful and come in a great array of colors. You will love the selection and beauty of this piece when you add one or a few to your wardrobe this holiday season.

You can also win a $100 gift certificate to Peggy Lutz Plus here :

1. Visit Peggy Lutz Plus here : http://www.plus-size.com/motherofthebride/cats2~cid_15~t_outlet.htm comment and tell me which ball skirt in the OUTLET section that you love the most. = 1 entry per comment (up to 2 total)
2. Tweet the following on twitter :  ”Week 4 of Peggy Lutz Plus $100 gc giveaway enter to win here :  http://is.gd/5fxUL           ” up to 3 tweets per day = up to 3 entries per day.
3. Visit http://www.plus-size.com/motherofthebride/cats2~cid_15~t_outlet.htm UNDER THE OUTLET selection look at all of the Ball Skirts, comment and tell me how many there are to chose from IN THE OUTLET. = 1 entry

This giveaway starts NOW and will end on December 12th at 8PM EST. Winner will be posted here on Dec. 13. Winner will have 48 hours to email me to claim their prize.

Thank you for entering and Good Luck !!

The Plus Size Mommy

*I have been sent a skirt from Peggy Lutz Plus in order to do this review. It was at no cost to me. Winners prize is also no cost from me and will be shipped direct to the winner from Peg Lutz*

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Frosty The Snowman from Build A Bear Workshop* & WIN!

Just in time for the Winter Holidays, Build A Bear Workshop has released Frosty The Snowman, complete with his magical hat! Frosty has always been one of my favorite Winter Holiday Characters and I love and look forward to watching the television show every year. Now that I have children we watch it together and we all share the joyous show together.

So now Build A Bear Workshop has come out with this character, I was delighted to receive on to review.

FROM THE COMPANY:

This cute and cuddly stuffed snowman gift makes the perfect Christmas surprise! This adorable stuffed Frosty the Snowman™ is wearing a gray hat and comes with a red scarf, plush broom and pipe. Plus, his cheeks light up and make a magic sound! FROSTY THE SNOWMAN ™ & © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc. and Classic Media, Inc. All rights reserved.

I am delighted that I am able to also do a giveaway and you will receive this great holiday treat before Christmas. The winner will receive their very own Frosty

Here is how you can win:

1. comment and tell me what your favorite holiday television show is (not movie). = 1 entry (1 per person please)
2. comment and tell me what your favorite holiday character is = 1 entry (1 per person please)
3. Tweet the following: ”  Win a Build A Bear Frosty The Snowman in time for the holidays here:  http://is.gd/5dtzV   ”   = 1 entry per tweet (up to 3 times per day total please)
4. comment and tell me your favorite holiday cookie = 1 entry per comment (up to 3 total please)

This giveaway starts NOW and will end on December 10th, at 7PM EST. The winner will be chosen from random.org. Winner will have 48 hours to claim their prize by emailing me. Winner will be posted to this site on Dec. 10th.

Thank you for entering and Good Luck !!!

The Plus Size Mommy

*I received this product at no charge from Build A Bear Workshop in order to do this review/giveaway.

*In accordance with FTC guidelines and in the spirit of the Blog With Integrity pledge [http://www.blogwithintegrity.com] we encourage the bloggers we work with to fully disclose that the products they are reviewing and/or giving away were provided to them at no charge by Build-A-Bear Workshop.

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3 Winners of “Little Spirit” DVD

Congrats to the 3 winners of the “Little Spirit” DVD , you will enjoy this DVD and I hope it helps you get in the Spirit of the Season!!!

1. Farrah
2. Patti Bright
3. Kelly

Winners, Please email me your addresses to claim your prize, my email is xbeth@yahoo.com. You have 48 hours to claim. Please put in the subject line Little Spirit Winner, so I know what giveaway you won. (I appreciate it).

THANK YOU to all who entered and Congrats again to the winners  ;)

The Plus Size Mommy

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Save the oceans, adopt a creature for the holidays*

Oceana’s Adopt a Creature set offers online shoppers up to 6 sea creature cookie cutters and 4 sea creature plush toys they can virtually adopt in someone else’s name. Gift recipients receive an adoption certificate, creature facts and a sugar cookie recipe with the cookie cutters.  You can view all creature options at http://www.oceana.org/adopt.

This year as part of our 2009 Adopt a Creature program we are teaming up with one of our youngest supporters to help promote our holiday program. 12-year old sea turtle advocate Casey Sokolovic was a finalist for our Ocean Heroes contest this year and has an inspiring story volunteering for a local sea turtle rescue center in her home state of North Carolina. As part of her efforts, she baked thousands of sea turtle cookies and held bake sales that raised over $3,000 for the protection of these beloved creatures. In her honor we have created a special sea turtle adoption package valued at $200. For more information on Casey you can visit our Ocean hero page: www.Oceana.org/heroes.

When adopting a sea creature :

Online visitors will first be presented with images of the 10 different adoption choices that support Oceana’s campaigns.

Cookie Cutters – Dolphin, Octopus, Penguin, Polar Bear, Sea Turtle and Shark

Plush Toys – Dolphin, Hammerhead Shark, Killer Whale and Seal

Donation Levels*

For $35: cookie cutter, recipe card and personalized adoption certificate 

For $50: plush creature and personalized adoption certificate 

For $75: cookie cutter, recipe card, framed personalized adoption certificate and an additional gift from Oceana or a plush creature and framed personalized adoption certificate 

For $100: complete set of cookie cutters,  a framed personalized adoption certificate and an additional gift from Oceana 

For $150: complete set of plush creatures and a framed personalized adoption certificate

For $200: The Limited edition ‘Casey’ Sea Turtle Kit, which includes a 22-inch plush sea turtle, a sea turtle cookie cutter, a sugar cookie recipe, a personalized framed adoption certificate, a sea turtle fact card and a note from Casey.

*Donors become Wavemakers and will receive Oceana’s electronic newsletters

FROM ME :

We received a dolphin from Oceana. It came with a cute certificate of adoption that is framed.  Also, there are papers with the other animals you can adopt. My daughter really loved her dolphin and I love that these animals and everything you buy such as the cookie cutters and other items are going to a GREAT CAUSE. When I was in High School, I always wanted to be a marine biologist. To this day, I still think about it every once and a while. Although I doubt I will ever be a Marine Biologist, I still like to be a part of causes that support ocean life.

This makes a fantastic Holiday present and serves 2 purposes. One as a cute present for a child or ocean animal lover on your list, and 2 the money raised from the sale going to help the animals.

The Plus Size Mommy

* I was sent the dolphin kit from Oceana in order to do this review. It came to me FREE of charge.

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