Robin Flies South...

A blog about decorating and tablescaping with an emphasis on creativity and smart shopping over cash!

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Do I Smell a Giveaway?

Welcome to Metamorphosis Monday, hosted by Susan at Between Naps on the Porch.  Now that you have had your full of turkey and pumpkin pie it's time to think ahead.  Not too far ahead though!  I mentioned last week I will not be getting out those Christmas boxes until I turn the page on the calendar.  That didn't stop me from venturing out Friday evening to do a little bit of shopping.  It's NEVER too early for that!  Have you ever been shopping the day or two before Christmas?  Not a pretty site!

I call this my research period.  I study my reference materials, aka the Holiday issues of Better Homes and Garden, Traditional Home, Country Living, Southern Living, Southern Lady and the latest catalog from Pottery Barn.  In addition I  have been surfing the web for some new ideas.  I will be sure to pass along my findings in the next few weeks, but for now I wanted to tell you about a change in my life that has been a long time coming.  I finally upgraded my phone!  After living with my "old school" phone for the past 3 years I purchased the latest iPhone.  That's my old phone on the left.  It served me well for 3 years.  I don't think I will miss it though!


I know those of you who have had a smart phone are used to all the things they can do but for me it's just a dream come true.  I am an information junkie.  I google EVERYTHING!  This phone is truly amazing.  Because I waited so long to upgrade, I got the phone at a great price.  On top of that, I bought it at Target with my Red Card and got an extra 5% off.  The final price was less than $180.  Tip:  Target Red Cards can either be Credit or Debit and give you 5% off everything in the store (food included) and  free shipping on Target.com.   I could go on and on about this phone but I will just tell you one story.  I was in Michael's (craft store) picking up some Christmas decor and remembered that they had a coupon in their flyer for 30% off the entire purchase (great deal!).  I asked if they had any flyers in the store and they didn't.   I downloaded the Michael's app on my phone and there was the coupon!  They scanned it at checkout and I saved 30%. 

Time to get to my First Ever Giveaway here at Robin Flies South.  Have you heard of Scentsy?  I hadn't before I moved to Florida but it's very popular here.  I recently attended a Scentsy open house at my friend Kathy's.  She just became a Scentsy Consultant.  I thought one of the warmers would make a great giveaway.  For those of you who aren't familiar with their products here is short description.

Scentsy Candles are a Unique Candle Warming system that uses a 25 watt bulb to warm the wax slowly into a pool of melted wax that maximizes the strength and life of the scent. Scentsy Candle bars last up to 80 hours and will never release the harmful chemicals that you can find in regular jarred candles.



The warmers come in different sizes and every imaginable style.  The scents are wonderful and there is sure to be more than one you will love.  I chose the Pineapple design in a neutral color for my giveaway. 





I am including a "Scentsy Bar" in Silhoutte.  It has a fresh, clean, apple scent.  The warmer is "mid-sized" (about 5" tall) and comes with everything you need.  Just plug it in and enjoy!  My favorites are the men's scents.  I have the Weathered Leather and I love it! 



I am not affiliated with Scentsy in any way.  I purchased this warmer at full price and will be mailing it to you directly.  I only took it out of the box for these pictures. You will not be contacted by any representative.  If you are interested in more information about Scentsy, here is my friend's information.



In order to be eligible to win the warmer all you have to do is become a follower of this blog and leave a comment telling me about your favorite Christmas (or holiday) gift you ever received.  It can be something you got as a child or as an adult.  You must complete both of these steps.  The contest will close on December 10, 2011.  I will use a random number picker to choose the winner.  Sorry, but I can only take entries from the United States due to shipping costs. 

I  look forward to reading your comments and to have some new followers to share my blog with.  I have some exciting things coming in the next few weeks to help you decorate your home (especially tablescaping).  Please visit my sister, Elaine, at Creating Wonderful Spaces where she is having her first Giveaway this week too!

I am also joining Debbiedoo's Newbie Party and Easy Peasy Grandma's Blog Hop, and Tabletop Tuesday.  Stop by there for a visit too!


12 comments:

Elaine said...

What a great giveaway! I didn't know my jarred candles were releasing chemicals! I know I am exempt from your giveaway, but I had to mention that my Thumbelina was my best Christmas present ever. :)

Debbiedoos said...

This is a great giveaway. I am a scentsy rep as well:) Thanks for sharing with the newbie party, good luck to all.

Unknown said...

Crossing my fingers I win! :) My favorite gift was a pretty tea set when I was little!

I'm your newest follower and would love to have you over for a visit and follow me back!!!

Your bloggy friend,
Aimee from ItsOverflowing.com

Ruffles and Relics said...

great giveaway.. I am a new follower.. my favorite presents are the little handprint ornaments my kids made when they were little!!

Mary L said...

I am a follower and I love your blog. Great giveaway! Thanks so much.
My favorite Christmas gift would have to be a faux fur coat my husband bought for me the second Christmas of our marriage.

Mary L

Piper said...

Love love Scentsy!! Each Christmas is special to me with my family. But thinking back, spending Christmas Eve at my Granny's house was very special!!
Hopped from Debbiedoos Newbie Party!!

Karen said...

Hi Robin, welcome to blogging its so much fun. I like your new phone. My phone is very basic and old school, I would love to have an iPhone. Thanks for visiting, I'm now following you.

AubreyLaine said...

I am a follower of your blog!
My fave Christmas gift was my wedding ring :)
Thanks for the giveaway!!
littlegray88 at yahoo dot com

mgster said...

I just became an official follower of your blog! My very favorite Christmas present came from my husband the Christmas after we were engaged over 34 years ago. It was a Lane cedar (hope) chest and it still sits at the foot of our bed. It is filled with the baby clothes used by my three children. In addition I am happy to say that all those clothes with be used next spring when I become a grandmother for the first time! :)

samaa said...

Hi Robin :)
I just stopped by to let you know that I've given you the Liebster Blog Award! You were my first-ever comment and I really wanted to return the love! You can read more about it here: http://honeysweethome.blogspot.com/2011/11/liebster-blog-award.html

Unknown said...

Yes I heard about scentsy and I love the smell of their candles. And yes I am a new follower. ^_^

Unknown said...

My favorite gift I receive was my first Nikon D5000! I am loving it until now ^_^