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Month: December 2015

Cheesecake Factory’s “Slice of Joy” Gift Card Promotion + Peppermint Bark Cheesecake Returns

December 6, 2015 / Food, Let's Eat!

The Cheesecake Factory’s Peppermint Bark Cheesecake is a sweet holiday tradition that only comes around once a year. A white chocolate cheesecake swirled with chunks of chocolate peppermint bark, topped with white chocolate mousse and sprinkled with chopped peppermint, this festive dessert is an ideal complement to any holiday gathering. Individual slices and whole cheesecakes are available at all Cheesecake Factory restaurant locations nationwide.

With more than 250 menu selections , all handmade in house with fresh ingredients, and more than 50 legendary cheesecakes and specialty desserts, a gift card from The Cheesecake Factory is the perfect gift for anyone on your holiday gift list. For every $25 in gift cards purchased through the end of the year, guests will be rewarded with a “Slice of Joy” card redeemable for a complimentary slice of cheesecake January 1 through March 31, 2016. The “Slice of Joy” gift card offer is available exclusively at The Cheesecake Factory restaurants and online at http://www.TheCheesecakeFactory.com.

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YOTEL New York Presents 12 Days of Travel Surprises With YOBOT

December 4, 2015 / Travel

YOTEL New York, together with Flight 001 and JetBlue is celebrating the season by offering guests the opportunity to win travel-themed gifts throughout the month of December with 12 Days of Travel Surprises!

The initiative is made possible by YOBOT, YOTEL’s beloved luggage storing robot that will personally deliver the gifts to guests in Ground Control. The enormous, friendly and efficient luggage-storing robot holds guests’ luggage in any of the 150 bins situated behind a transparent glass wall. The interactive and playful experience allows guests to use a touchscreen to transport their luggage to the storage bin via a giant robotic arm. The luggage can then be easily retrieved with the simple scan of a custom barcode.

This holiday season, YOTEL will make the experience even more exciting by stocking select bins with special travel-oriented gifts for those staying at the hotel. While guests use YOBOT to store their luggage, they will have the unique opportunity to win JetBlue travel certificates, hotel stays and fun travel essentials from Flight 001. If one of the stocked vaults is selected, YOBOT will bring the gift to the guest before proceeding to store their baggage.

JetBlue will contribute round-trip travel certificates, while YOTEL will offer two night stays at its New York location in a Premium View Cabin. Gifts from Flight 001 will range from rolling luggage and travel essentials, to beauty accessories and more.

Eligible participants may also play online at yotel.com/sweepstakes. Visitors to the site will be prompted to log in and select a virtual YOBOT bin each day for a chance to win a range of travel surprises. Participants are encouraged to share their excitement on social media with #YOBOTSANTA!

For inquiries, please contact [email protected].

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This is not a sponsored post. All opinions are 100% my own. Images property of YOTEL New York.

Goodness to Greatness: It’s What Happens When Friends Encourage Each Other + Free Printables

December 3, 2015 / Food, Let's Eat!

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TryALittleGoodness #CollectiveBias

One of the most challenging things for me in life is realizing the importance of making myself a priority and taking time for me. As a busy, working mom, I usually do just the opposite. There are always clothes to wash, sports practices to get my daughter to, and meetings to attend at work. It’s always something. Still, I try to sneak in a little “me time” each day, even if it’s just for 5 minutes at a time.

One of my new, favorite things to enjoy in the afternoon at work are goodnessknows® snack squares. Have you tried them yet? They’re the perfect size to keep around as a snack and are available in three flavors:

Cranberry, Almond, Dark Chocolate
Apple, Almond & Peanut, Dark Chocolate
Peach & Cherry, Almond, Dark Chocolate

They’re all great flavors but my favorite flavor is the Cranberry, Almond, Dark Chocolate. Sam’s Club sells the Cranberry, Almond, Dark Chocolate in an 18 count. I have a girlfriend at work, who’s also a mom, that recently had to make some drastic lifestyle changes and start paying more attention to her own needs. After facing a series of scary health challenges, she reworked her daily routine and made it one that was beneficial for her total well-being, which includes being active, meal planning and prep of her weekly meals at home, and making an effort to steal some “down time” for herself each day. I’m really proud of my friend because I know that none of her big lifestyle changes have come easily. I also know she’s struggled not only with the “‘mom guilt” of making herself a priority, but also staying on the right track. I’ve tried my best to lend her support by being there to listen and praising her with positive and encouraging words. Last week, I made some encouraging notes, printed them out, and set one on her desk at work each day, along with some goodnessknows® snack squares. Doing something nice to support someone else, like a friend in need, can go a long way, even if it’s just something small. A kind word, a sweet note, a supportive text, because when friends support each other, you can go from goodness to greatness. Let’s be honest, isn’t that what friends are for? How do you show support for your friends? Be sure to check out more great ways goodnessknows® helps achieve goodness to greatness. I’d love to hear about your favorite goodnessknows® snack square flavor! Also, stop by your local Sam’s Club on December 5th and December 12th for some sample demos, too.To print out your own free copy of these encouraging notes, click here. (I recommend printing on cardstock.)

{Giveaway} Rancho Wildlife Foundation Presents 6th Annual “Christmas in the Cages”

December 2, 2015 / Uncategorized

Rancho Wildlife Foundation will host its 6th annual “Christmas in the Cages” event for southern California’s families on Sunday, December 13th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Rancho Las Lomas, Resort and Zoological Garden. Bring the entire family and enjoy a festive day at the Rancho Wildlife Foundation. There will be a visit from Santa, bounce houses, crafts, live holiday musical performances, and more! You can even watch the resident exotic animals open their Christmas presents, including a Bengal tiger, zebras, African servals and other beautiful animals. Lunch is included with purchase of entrance tickets. Pre-sale general tickets are $15, 3-12 years $10, 2 and under
free. Click here to purchase your pre-sale tickets online. Tickets may also be purchased at the door. General tickets are $20, 3-12 years $15, 2 and under free. All proceeds will help fund the medical expenses, upkeep and educational programs related to the animals.

Rancho Las Lomas, Resort and Zoological Garden is located at:
19191 Lawrence Canyon Silverado, CA 92676 phone: 949-589-7900
Valet parking is required and is $6.00 per car.

[email protected] || http://www.ranchowildlife.org

Enter to win a Family Four Pack to Christmas in the Cages (value of $50) by leaving a comment on this post telling me what your favorite part about the holidays is. Giveaway will close at 11:59 p.m. on December 9. I will pick one winner on December 10th. Winner will be notified by email.

This is not a sponsored post. All opinions are 100% my own. Images property of Rancho Wildlife Foundation.

Boxfli: The Coolest One-Stop Holiday Shipping Shop

December 1, 2015 / Uncategorized

The holidays are a joyous time, but also one of the busiest and most hectic of the year. Having little elves to help with Santa’s work can make the holidays stress-free, leaving more time for celebrations and making memories with family and friends. This is where Boxfli, the coolest one-stop holiday shipping shop, comes in to help you!

Boxfli can make the holidays easier than ever with great products and convenient services, from a wide selection of unique novelty gifts to colorful and whimsical boxes and filler, and gift packaging and shipping. With stores in Costa Mesa and Mission Viejo (and an e-commerce site), Boxfli is truly a one-stop holiday shop. This holiday season, Boxfli’s box designs (starting at only $2) range from glitzy and glamorous to vintage-inspired, with whimsical sayings, bold geometric holiday styles, Hanukkah designs, and more.

Paired with a range of bubble wrap or crinkle filler, colorful tissue paper and even a spritz of scent to personalize it, each gift can be tailored to the recipient, making giving gifts just as fun as receiving them. In addition to full-service wrapping, packaging and shipping, Boxfli has an array of fun novelty gifts that make great stocking stuffers, party favors, or creative add-ons that can top a gift. Most are under $10.

Some of Boxfli’s time-saving tips this holiday include:

No wrapping required with these boxes, which is a big time saver during the holidays.
Use boxes instead of stockings – you can fit more than candy and an orange!
Think beyond the tree – Have hostess gifts ready to go by stacking the boxes on the mantle as part of the holiday décor.
Welcome your guests with a small gift at each place setting at your holiday gathering.
When the holidays are done, you’ll be able to store holiday décor in the boxes (the holiday print boxes make it easy to find the holiday décor next year) and fold the rest of the boxes flat to be used again next year!

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This is not a sponsored post. All opinions are 100% my own. Images and logos are property of Boxfli.