Snapware Snap 'N Stack - Review & Giveaway

Over the past few years, like many other families, I've become concerned with the plastic storage containers I use in my home.  I feel much better knowing that the items I do use are BPA free.  Luckily, a company by the name of Snapware has a wide range of products that hold up to that standard. 

Snapware started in 1994 and is "committed to providing its customers with high quality and innovative designs".  Over the past 16 years, this company has continued to grow it's product line and now offers products for food, the house (both indoors and outdoors), crafts, the holidays, and even pets!  "This companies brands include Snapware®, Snap 'N Stack®, Smart Store®, GlassLock® and Airtight Canisters and Containers."  Today, Snapware products can be found across the globe!

Review
In my home I currently use GlassLock® products.  One of the main reasons being that they are BPA free, they are easy to use in the microwave, and they seal closed well (no more worries about lids popping off).  But when I discovered that Snapware products are also BPA free,  I was interested in giving them a try.  For this review, Snapware offered to send me the Snap N' Stack Cookie & Cupcake Carrier and the Snap N' Stack Ribbon Dispenser to test out.

The Snap N' Stack Cookie & Cupcake Carrier is a two-layer plastic snap n' stack style container that is designed with cookies and cupcakes in mind!  Additionally, this container can easily be used to store and/or transport 1/4-sheet cakes.  Since this container is versatile and can be used to both store and transport goodies, it is a great solution for potlucks, picnics, parties (e.g. Christmas or New Years), school events, bake sales, and more!  This container comes with a sturdy handle and two trays that each measure 10.50" x 14.00" x 3.75".

There are a few things I really love about the Snap N' Stack Cookie & Cupcake Carrier.  First of all, I love that it is plastic yet BPA free (made from FDA food safe approved materials); that means a lighter load when transporting baked goods to parties, etc., plus it is healthier for my family. 

Secondly, I really like how easy it is to remove the different layers and pop off the lids.  I've used other locking-lid systems in the past with difficulties and luckily the Snap N' Stack item I received worked without any trouble.  It even allowed for one handed lock and unlock - perfect if you are multitasking.  Plus, you can even purchase additional layers and lids separately, which allow you to turn your 2-tier Snap 'N Stack container into a 3- 4- or 5-tier stack!

Thirdly, I absolutely love that Snap N' Stack containers come with a LIFETIME WARRANTY!  This warranty guarantees that the product will be free from original material defects and/or problems with workmanship for as long as you own the item.  Snapware will gladly replace your Snap N' Stack product for the same or comparable product at no cost.  For full details on Snapware's Snap N' Stack lifetime warranty, visit their website or contact them at 1-87-SNAPWARE for more details.

Finally, I love the fact that the Snap N' Stack Cookie & Cupcake Carrier is dishwasher, freezer, and microwave safe is a real plus!  Overall, I have enjoyed the Snap N' Stack Cookie & Cupcake Carrier.  I am pleased with it's overall quality and the commitment of Snapware to it's customers.  This product sells for $27.99 on the Snapware website.

Next, I had an opportunity to try out Snapware's Snap N' Stack Ribbon Dispenser.  While this product is clearly useful at this time of year for wrapping presents and making decorations,  it is also a fantastic product for crafters!  This product has all the same Snap N' Stack features of the Cookie & Cupcake holder, except for it's special design for ribbon storage.  The purpose of this product is to help storage a variety of ribbon spools while keeping them organized and tangle-free.  To make life just a bit easier, the Snap N' Stack Ribbon Dispenser has a bottom compartment that it perfect for storing things such as scissors, glue, and more!  The ribbon dispenser has a total of two trays, which measure 9.00" x 6.00" x 2.25" and 9.00" x 6.00" x 5.50".

The things I love about the Cookie & Cupcake holder are basically the same for this product, since they are both from the Snap N' Stack line.  But, the thing I love most of this product is definitely it's unnique design.  Being a crafter (and a scrapbooker) myself, I know how challenging it can be to stay organized and thus effective in my crafting projects.  The Snapware Snap N' Stack Ribbon Dispenser is great because it allows me to keep everything organized and in one place.  This item makes crafting or Christmas gift wrapping a bit more organized which means less "hair pulling" and more time saved!

I personally think that this item would be a great addition to any household that likes to find ways to stay more organized around the holidays.  The Snap N' Stack Ribbon Dispenser would also make a great gift for the novice or experienced crafter.

Snapware products can be purchased online on the Snapware website, or in stores such as Costco, Sears, The Container Store, Bed Bath & Beyond (Canada + USA), Canadian Tire (Canada), and many more.  For a detailed list of stores, visit: http://www.snapware.com/where_to_buy.html.

 *GIVEAWAY*

How many winners are there? One.

What can you win?  The winner will receive a Snap N' Stack Ribbon Dispenser AND a Snap N' Stack Cookie and Cupcake Carrier from Snapware (~ARV $37.98).

To enter, visit the Snapware website and join the Snapware Family.  All you need to do is enter your name and email address to receive updates.  Once you've done this, please come back here and tell me which email address you used to sign up with. This question must be answered to gain an entry in the giveaway.

Each of the following will give you one extra entry in the giveaway (unless stated otherwise). Please make sure to leave a separate comment for each thing you do:
- Telling me the name of another Snapware product (other than the ones I mentioned) that caught your eye

- Telling me the name of your favorite product on EUC Designs ZAZZLE or telling me a design/product you'd like to see offered in the future.
- Purchasing something from EUC Designs ZAZZLE.   7 ENTRIES!
- Entering one other giveaway on Everything Up Close, then leaving me a comment hear indicating the name of the other giveaway you entered (Maximum of 1 entry).
- Subscribing to my blog via email.  

- Adding my main button to your blog sidebar.
- Adding my Everything Up Close Holiday Wishlist event button to your blog sidebar.

- Following me on Twitter (@ihchicky). Please leave your Twitter name in your comment.

- Following me on Blogger / Google Friends Connect (publicly).
- 'Liking' Everything Up Close on Facebook and leaving a comment on my Facebook Fan page saying 'Thanks for the Nescafé Giveaway!'  Please leave your name (First name and last initial) that is shown on Facebook for verification. 2 ENTRIES!

- Tweeting about this giveaway with a link to this page. Please leave a link to your tweet or your twitter name. You can do this once a day.

- Blogging about this giveaway on your blog. Please leave a link to your blog post in your comment. 2 ENTRIES! Please leave 2 separate comments if you blog about this giveaway.

- Talking about and linking to this giveaway in any public forum or on Facebook. If you do this, please leave your user-name and a link to the post. 3 ENTRIES! Please leave 3 separate comments if you blog about this giveaway.

Important Entry Details: The above entries (main and bonus) can only be submitted once per person (except for the tweet entry, which can be done daily). Please do not use more than one blogger account or add additional anonymous comments to gain extra entries. This is not fair to everyone else and this practice is strictly prohibited. If a person is found to be using more than one account to enter the same giveaway, they will be disqualified from that particular giveaway, as well as all future giveaways.

This giveaway will end on Monday, December 27th at 11:59pm (Central Standard Time). After the giveaway has ended, the winner will be picked randomly using random.org. EMAIL RULES: In order to win, you must provide a valid email. I will be notifying the winner by email only. Please make sure your blogger profile includes your email address and make sure that it is visible. If you do not have a blogger account, please make sure you have included your email address in your post. If there is no email address provided, to contact the winner, another person will be chosen. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to the winning email notification with their complete mailing address (I will be forwarding all this information to the sponsor), If this information is not received within 48 hours, a new winner will be chosen.  

This giveaway is open to US residents only.

Good Luck!

**Disclaimer** To complete this review and post this giveaway, Snapware sent me their Snap 'N Stack Cookie & Cupcake Carrier and their Snap 'N Stack Ribbon Dispenser free of charge.  Receiving these items did not in anyway alter the information which I discussed in this article; this review is 100% my own opinion.  I did not receive any other type of compensation for this review/giveaway.

Zadyball - Review & Giveaway

"A Zady®ball is designed first of all with babies in mind. [These balls] are soft to hold and cuddle, and have lots of strings to grab and rub."  The ZadyBall is an item that Zady®ball believes infants will enjoy through toddler-hood and parents will love too!  "Zadyball is recommended for ages 3 months – 3 years with adult supervision."

The ZadyBall was created in 2004 by an Arizona mom and currently holds a US patent (Patent No. D583421).  The ZadyBall still holds it's popularity and it is available in a number of different designs: The original ZadyBall, the ZadyMini (perfect for small hands or pets), the ZadyCreature (complete with faces), ZadyBug (with bug-like shapes), and ZadyOrganics (great if you are eco-conscious)!  Each Zadyball is individually handcrafted and is available in many different colors, styles and personalities. You are sure to find one that is perfect for the baby in your life!  I have looked through each category and have chosen so many favorites, which I'm including pictures of throughout this review/giveaway.

According to ZadyBall's website, babies love ZadyBalls because, they are "easy to grab and hold on to from a very young age, good for teething, soft to cuddle, [the] knotted ends are very soothing to rub, [and they make] a great lovey."  Toddlers will continue to enjoy the ZadyBall because first of all..."once a lovey, always a lovey".  Also, the ZadyBall is "easy to throw and catch, especially when you are just learning how." And finally, as with infants, these ZadyBalls are "soft to cuddle ([and] everyone loves soft things!)." 

ZadyBall believes that parents will love the ZadyBall too.  Why? Because, "babies love them [and parents love what their babies love], and [they are] easy to clean (just throw in the wash), safe, and soft enough that you don't have to worry about things breaking or anyone getting hurt when it is thrown around."

ZadyBall truly hopes that you'll chose a ZadyBall to be your baby's first and favorite toy!

ZadyBalls can be ordered online at http://www.zadyball.com or through the ZadyBall Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Zadyball .  The ZadyBall Etsy Shop is perfect if you'd like your ZadyBall customized with your child's name or made with different colours.

Review
ZadyBall offered to send me one of their Original ZadyBalls to review: the Black, White and Red all over ZadyBall.  This ZadyBall regularly sells for $15, which I think is a great deal!  This ZadyBall is based on the original ZadyBall design but pays special attention to the development of babies.  Did you know that research shows that the first colors/shades newborns are able to recognize are Black, White, and Red?  This ZadyBall is made in those specific colours to help capture your baby's attention! 

The ZadyBall I received is made from 100% (super soft) cotton flannel, which is perfect for babies delicate skin, and is stuffed full with high loft poly-fil.  It measures 7" in diameter and contains 16 knotted strings that are approximately 5 inches long and 1/2 an inch wide.  One thing that I love about the ZadyBall that isn't mentioned on their website is the jingle bell that is tucked away in the middle of it.  Another great thing about the ZadyBall is that it is 100% machine-washable.  This is great news because it can easily be sanitized after use, especially important if the ZadyBall is being used while teething. 

Things I've noticed and really love about the Original ZadyBall include,
-the soft fabric that it's made with
-it's unique developmentally-conscious design.  I personally love the knots - they remind me of tags, which I'm a fan of.  I also like that the ZadyBall uses a design that allows infants to use their sense of sight, sound, and touch!
-it is a relaxing toy for babies (and a relaxing toy for me) :)
-it can be used through infant and toddler-hood
-the attention to detail used when sewing it together is impressive (I don't see it coming apart anytime soon)
-the notes on the tag regarding washing instructions and the fact that it is machine-washable
-the variety of designs that it comes in and the customizable features
-and finally, the fact that it's made in a smoke-free home

All in all, after my experience with the ZadyBall, I'd definitely recommend it to other parents and will likely purchase ZadyBalls in the future for gifts (I think the ZadyMinis would make perfect stocking stuffers). 

 *GIVEAWAY*

How many winners are there? Two.

What can you win?  Each winner will receive their choice of item from ZadyBall (up to a $25 value).  The winner's will not receive their ZadyBall before Christmas.  Sorry.

To enter, Go look through the ZadyBall website.  Then, come back here and tell me which item is your favorite. This question must be answered to gain an entry in the giveaway.

Each of the following will give you one extra entry in the giveaway (unless stated otherwise). Please make sure to leave a separate comment for each thing you do:

- 'Liking' ZadyBall on Facebook
- Visiting ZadyBall's blog and telling me the name of your favorite post
- Telling me the name of your favorite product on EUC Designs ZAZZLE or telling me a design/product you'd like to see offered in the future.
- Purchasing something from EUC Designs ZAZZLE.   7 ENTRIES!
- Entering one other giveaway on Everything Up Close, then leaving me a comment hear indicating the name of the other giveaway you entered (Maximum of 1 entry).
- Subscribing to my blog via email.  

- Adding my main button to your blog sidebar.
- Adding my Everything Up Close Holiday Wishlist event button to your blog sidebar.

- Following me on Twitter (@ihchicky). Please leave your Twitter name in your comment.

- Following me on Blogger / Google Friends Connect (publicly).
- 'Liking' Everything Up Close on Facebook and leaving a comment on my Facebook Fan page saying 'Thanks for the Nescafé Giveaway!'  Please leave your name (First name and last initial) that is shown on Facebook for verification. 2 ENTRIES!

- Tweeting about this giveaway with a link to this page. Please leave a link to your tweet or your twitter name. You can do this once a day.

- Blogging about this giveaway on your blog. Please leave a link to your blog post in your comment. 2 ENTRIES! Please leave 2 separate comments if you blog about this giveaway.

- Talking about and linking to this giveaway in any public forum or on Facebook. If you do this, please leave your user-name and a link to the post. 3 ENTRIES! Please leave 3 separate comments if you blog about this giveaway.

Important Entry Details: The above entries (main and bonus) can only be submitted once per person (except for the tweet entry, which can be done daily). Please do not use more than one blogger account or add additional anonymous comments to gain extra entries. This is not fair to everyone else and this practice is strictly prohibited. If a person is found to be using more than one account to enter the same giveaway, they will be disqualified from that particular giveaway, as well as all future giveaways.

This giveaway will end on Saturday, December 18th at 11:59pm (Central Standard Time). After the giveaway has ended, the winner will be picked randomly using random.org. EMAIL RULES: In order to win, you must provide a valid email. I will be notifying the winner by email only. Please make sure your blogger profile includes your email address and make sure that it is visible. If you do not have a blogger account, please make sure you have included your email address in your post. If there is no email address provided, to contact the winner, another person will be chosen. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to the winning email notification with their complete mailing address (I will be forwarding all this information to the sponsor), If this information is not received within 48 hours, a new winner will be chosen.  

This giveaway is open to everyone WORLDWIDE!

Good Luck!

**Disclaimer** To complete this review and post this giveaway, ZadyBall sent me a ZadyBall free of charge.  Receiving this item did not in anyway alter the information which I discussed in this article; this review is 100% my own opinion.  I did not receive any other type of compensation for this review/giveaway.

Are you interested in purchasing a ZadyBall for someone for Christmas?  To ensure delivery within the United States prior to Christmas, orders must be received by December 15th at 8 p.m. (MST).  ZadyBall online will be closed from December 17th - December 26th.  Orders received during this time will be shipped on December 27th.

Coupon code: Save 15% when you quote the coupon code UPCLOSE during checkout on ZadyBall!

Do you still need to order your Family Photo Cards for Christmas?

Just in time for the holidays! EUC Designs has just opened a brand new shop on Zazzle. EUC Designs is available on both the Canadian and the American Zazzle websites: http://www.zazzle.ca/eucdesigns* or http://www.zazzle.com/eucdesigns* .

EUC Designs offers customizable photo cards, post cards, invitations, announcements, and more. Prices are very reasonable and the more you buy, the more you'll save with Zazzle's bulk discount options.

Plus, Zazzle offers coupon codes on an on-going basis to help you save even more.
Here are a few coupon codes that are currently available:

Zazzle.ca

• Free shipping on orders over $35 - HOLIDAYZAZZ3 - Expires midnight December 4, 2010

Zazzle.com

• Free shipping on orders over $35 - JINGLESALE43 - Expires midnight December 4, 2010
• 50% off all CARD orders + FREE shipping - CARDFREESHIP - Expires midnight December 8, 2010

Happy Shopping!

Nescafé KRUPS Dolce Gusto Review & Giveaway

First, I need to apologize for the delay in getting this post up.  It was all written and ready to go and I recently found out that instead of it posting it I accidentally saved it as a draft.  So, this review and giveaway is going up later than expected but better later than never!

Now, on to the post...

As I have mentioned before, I love single serve coffee makers!  Living in a household where only I drink coffee makes full sized coffee makers very impractical and wasteful.  Luckily, there are several coffee makers on the market that are specially designed to make just one cup at a time.  When it comes to choosing a single serve coffee maker, the choice can be difficult!  All single serve coffee makers have one thing in common...they make coffee.  However, how they make the coffee, the type of coffees they brew, and the quality of coffee varies greatly.  Since I've already tried two different single serve coffee makers, I was excited when I learned that Nescafé would be sending my their Dolce Gusto Single Serve Coffee Maker to review on Everything Up Close.

Nescafé Dolce Gusto comes in two different brands: KRUPS ($179.99) and T-Fal ($159.99).  The KRUPS model is sold at a number of specialty kitchen stores across Canada, as well as The Bay, Home Outfitters, London Drugs, and Sears.  The T-Fal model can be purchased at Walmart stores Canada-wide.

 *REVIEW*

For my review, I received a Nescafé KRUPS Dolce Gusto machine (in black).  Since I've heard great things about KRUPS in the past, I was looking forward to seeing this machine in action!

The NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto machine has the following features:

1.) It prepares a "coffee house-like" brewed coffee in the comforts of your own home.  The KRUPS technology ensures that you will obtain the pressure needed to make a cup of coffee at the same quality that they do in coffee shop.  The NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto machine uses an innovative capsule coffee system.  These capsules are made easy-to-use and allow you to make your favorite beverage in only a few seconds - no measuring required!

2.) The great thing about the NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto machine is that if offers a number of coffee types - perfect for all coffee lovers!  This machine has a total of 8 different coffees including 8 hot and 2 cold coffee/iced tea house style beverages.  The fact that this machine offers a cold beverage option, definitely sets it apart from the competition.   

The Nescafé Dolce Gusto capsules sell in most major grocery stores at a suggested retail price of $8.99 per box. Each box contains 16 capsules.  Some of the 'fancier' coffees use two capsules, which equals just over $1 per coffee-house quality beverage.  For the more standard coffees (Cafee Lungo, Espresso, and Cafee Americano), they only need one capsule.  For $0.50 per cup, that is a heck of a deal!  When you compare both the cost of the 2 capsule and 1 capsule beverages, both come in far below the amount you'd have to pay in a coffee shop.  Plus, once you factor in the cost of gas to drive there, and the amount of time it takes you to get there and back, the Nescafé Dolce Gusto is a clear choice!

3.) The style of this machine is definitely unique and probably my favorite aspect of the machine.  When I saw it for the first time, I couldn't decide whether it was more retro or futuristic (think spaceship).  The NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto machine has a unique style that fits today's decor and looks more like a sculpture or a piece of art than a coffee machine!  I wrote in my previous objective Dolce Gusto post that 'This machine is sure to be a topic of discussion because of it's interesting style and useful functions'.  And, after trying it, and showing it to friends and relatives, it proves to be true.  People are surprised to hear that this 'neat' looking machine actually produces coffee!  After seeing the pictures, and having this fun coffee maker in my home, I think that the NESCAFÉ KRUPS Dolce Gusto machine is a piece that you would be proud to display in your home.

This machine is functional for just about any cup size!  The cup tray on the Nescafé Dolce Gusto easily adjusts to three different positions.  Because of the high pressure that this machine produces, the adjustable shelf is key.  Since high pressure can lead to coffee spray, it is important that when using this machine, you set the shelf to fit your cup.  This also allows for proper formation of the froth (yes, a single serve at home coffee machine that is reasonably priced and produces froth).  Personally, for me, the fact that it does produce froth is a significant factor in choosing one machine over another.  Of the other two machines I've tried, neither create the froth that I love on top of beverages!










First of all, this is a great quality machine and it does what it claims it does - It makes high quality coffee beverages that are similar to what you would buy in a local coffee shop in the comfort of your own home and at a much more reasonable cost.  After using the machine a number of times, it is evident the quality of Dolce Gusto beverages is due to the high pressure of KRUPS technology.  The single serve coffee machines that I've used in the past do not come close to the pressure that the KRUPS Dolce Gusto machine provides.

As I mentioned in the beginning of my review, I have already tried two single serve coffee machines in the past and maybe that leaves me biased but it may also leave me more informed and experienced about what I like and what I don't like. 

Although I enjoy the beverages and the quality of the beverages made by this machine, there are some functions I'm not crazy about.  With other single serve machines I am used to popping in a disc, cup, etc., pressing a button, being able to walk away (if need be), and come back to a perfectly brewed cup of joe!  With the Dolce Gusto machine, you need to attend to it throughout the entire brewing process.  Several of the beverages require two capsules, which requires you to switch them out part way through the process.  Also, with the Dolce Gusto you are required to manually control the amount of water that is added to the contents of each capsule.  This requirement means that if you need or want to walk away from the machine during the brewing process you can't.  This also means that you have to carefully read the instructions to ensure you are adding the right amount of water to each capsule.  This was a decently easy task when using the Dolce Gusto cup that came with my machine but when trying to use my own cups, I had quite a bit of difficulty adding the right amount.  However, if you've ever successfully used an espresso or cappuccino machine, this machine will likely feel like a breeze for you!  It offers similar style/quality coffee at a much more reasonable price.





When I first received this machine for review (a couple of months ago), there was no way to buy additional Dolce Gusto cups for this machine, luckily now you can!  The Dolce Gusto online store carries a number of accessories including travel mugs, sets of Latte Macchiato glasses and cappuccino and espresso cup & saucer sets, as well as capsule holders.  Unfortunately, in the Canadian online store, most of these items seem to be out of stock. 

Conclusions
With that said, there are a number of benefits to this machine, as well as a few things that lead to me using this machine less frequently than the other machines that I own.  Before buying a single serve coffee machine, you need to decide on your priorities and must-haves in a machine - what would work best for you, your tastes, and your lifestyle?  For some people, high quality coffee shop quality coffee may be their priority, whereas other people may like or need to multi-task (like me) and need a machine that cycles through the coffee making process on it's own.

So, although this is not the coffee machine for me,  it may be the coffee machine for you!  This would make a great bridal shower/wedding gift or Christmas gift for the coffee lovers in your life that value high-quality beverages and don't mind the couple of extra steps that this machine requires.  Plus, the Nescafé KRUPS Dolce Gusto now comes in a few different styles including the Melody 2, the Piccolo, and the Circolo.  Be sure to check out the Nescafé KRUPS Dolce Gusto website for more details.

 *GIVEAWAY*

How many winners are there? One.

What can you win?  One winner will receive a Nescafé Dolce Gusto Machine.  Total ARV = $179.99.

To enter, Go look through the Nescafé Dolce Gusto website.  Then come back here and tell me something you learned about their machines. This question must be answered to gain an entry in the giveaway.

Each of the following will give you one extra entry in the giveaway (unless stated otherwise). Please make sure to leave a separate comment for each thing you do:

*NEW* - Telling me the name of your favorite product on EUC Designs ZAZZLE or telling me a design/product you'd like to see offered in the future.
*NEW* - Purchasing something from EUC Designs ZAZZLE.  Visit my post to find a listing of current coupon codes.  7 ENTRIES!
- Telling me the name of the Dolce Gusto capsule you'd most like to try.
- Entering one other giveaway on Everything Up Close, then leaving me a comment hear indicating the name of the other giveaway you entered (Maximum of 1 entry).
- Subscribing to my blog via email.  

- Adding my main button to your blog sidebar.
- Adding my Everything Up Close Holiday Wishlist event button to your blog sidebar.

- Following me on Twitter (@ihchicky). Please leave your Twitter name in your comment.

- Following me on Blogger / Google Friends Connect (publicly).
- 'Liking' Everything Up Close on Facebook and leaving a comment on my Facebook Fan page saying 'Thanks for the Nescafé Giveaway!'  Please leave your name (First name and last initial) that is shown on Facebook for verification. 2 ENTRIES!

- Tweeting about this giveaway with a link to this page. Please leave a link to your tweet or your twitter name. You can do this once a day.

- Blogging about this giveaway on your blog. Please leave a link to your blog post in your comment. 2 ENTRIES! Please leave 2 separate comments if you blog about this giveaway.

- Talking about and linking to this giveaway in any public forum or on Facebook. If you do this, please leave your user-name and a link to the post. 3 ENTRIES! Please leave 3 separate comments if you blog about this giveaway.

Important Entry Details: The above entries (main and bonus) can only be submitted once per person (except for the tweet entry, which can be done daily). Please do not use more than one blogger account or add additional anonymous comments to gain extra entries. This is not fair to everyone else and this practice is strictly prohibited. If a person is found to be using more than one account to enter the same giveaway, they will be disqualified from that particular giveaway, as well as all future giveaways.

This giveaway will end on Wednesday, December 15th at 11:59pm (Central Standard Time). After the giveaway has ended, the winner will be picked randomly using random.org. EMAIL RULES: In order to win, you must provide a valid email. I will be notifying the winner by email only. Please make sure your blogger profile includes your email address and make sure that it is visible. If you do not have a blogger account, please make sure you have included your email address in your post. If there is no email address provided, to contact the winner, another person will be chosen. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to the winning email notification with their complete mailing address (I will be forwarding all this information to the sponsor), If this information is not received within 48 hours, a new winner will be chosen.  

This giveaway is open to residents of Canada!

Good Luck!

**Disclaimer** To complete this review and post this giveaway, Nescafé sent me a KRUPS Dolce Gusto machine free of charge.  Receiving this item did not in anyway alter the information which I discussed in this article; this review is 100% my own opinion.  I did not receive any other type of compensation for this review/giveaway.