I LOVE MY DADDY Giveaway Blog HopJune 16, 2011 - June 19, 2011

Come visit our featured I Love My Daddy Feature Sponsor. Feel free to shop from their site/ store and follow them through the social media links provided below to get ready in advance for the Main Giveaway.


Sure a home baked cake made by tiny hands will mean much more to Dad than a store bought one so I'm not going to ask you to replace a cake baked with love but I am going to suggest you help Dad cool off this Father's Day with a slice out of one of Baskin Robbins' super cute icecream cakes.

I can just about picture the look of excited joy on Hubby's face if we get him this Icecream Float cake complete with two half scoops of icecream and a cherry on the top!


If Dad is a "go to work all business like in a shirt and tie" type, then this Dad's Shirt Cake


or this G-Cute Cake


will surely make his special day all the more spiffy!

Oh and if you just want to get something small, simple and sweet you really should pick up a Baskin Robbins Brownie A La Mode Icecream Cake.
At 9.99 US$ not only is it a great price and feeds about 6 people but it is also incredibly delish.

We're not going to wait till Sunday to pick up Hubby's cake, we're going to play it safe and get him one of these great cakes first thing on Saturday morning. I would definitely recommend you do the same considering these are Baskin Robbins cakes we're talking about!


Love on the Sponsor-

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RT @ebmommy #Win a 30$ Gift Certificate from @BaskinRobbins for Father's Day at EBMR's #win4dad #Giveaway (June 16-19)


Win it:

One reader will have the opportunity to win a
30$ Baskin Robbins Gift Certificatein one of the four fantastic prize packages during the I LOVE MY DADDY Giveawayon Energizer Bunny's Mommy Reports.


THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW LIVE &
WILL RUN TILL JUNE 19, 2011 10.59 PM CST ONLY!!

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** EBMR Disclaimer: I was sent a voucher to redeem for a Father's Day Cake. This review has not been monetarily compensated and is based on the views and opinions of my family and/or self. Please note that the opinions reflected in this post have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way.**

I LOVE MY DADDY Giveaway Blog HopJune 16, 2011 - June 19, 2011

Come visit our featured I Love My Daddy Feature Sponsor. Feel free to shop from their site/ store and follow them through the social media links provided below to get ready in advance for the Main Giveaway.


The Buzz:

With 730 restaurants to their name and the reputation of bringing Italy to your plate, Olive Garden has wooed customers into their restaurants since 1982.


If you haven't ever visited an Olive Garden restaurant, I have to tell you that your taste palettes are missing out on something good!

My biggest weakness is the complimentary fresh salad generously topped with sprinkled cheese and hot bread-sticks that is brought out as you wait for your order to be whipped up in the kitchen.


I'm sure I can make this a meal in itself soon! I always have to remind myself to restrain from gorging on the salad and bread-sticks alone and that my "actual" meal is yet to arrive!!

On our recent visit we decided to try out the "special" everyone is talking about....


the Four Cheese Pastachetti.

Parmesan crusted lasagna squares, served with grilled chicken breasts and spinach in a garlic cream sauce

This delicious combination was by far our favorite pick for the day as the chicken was beautifully seasoned and juicy while the lasagna squares were any pasta and cheese lover's delight!

To further complement our meal, we also ordered the Grilled Chicken Flatbread (another recommended "must try" from the menu)

Grilled chicken, mozzarella cheese, roasted red peppers and basil on flatbread crust with alfredo sauce and garlic spread.

and the Lasagna Rollata al Forno. (A tasty, wholesome dish but not one that really intrigued or excited my taste buds.)

Lasagna rolls stuffed with ricotta, mozzarella, asiago, parmesan and romano cheese. Topped with mozzarella and seasoned breadcrumbs, baked in five cheese marinara.

I highly recommend ordering the Bellini Peach-Raspberry Iced Tea to wash this all down....refreshing!

For dessert we just had to order our standard favorite that Olive Garden just does so well- Tiramisu.


I think what makes Olive Garden's Tiramisu one of my favorite's is definitely the fact that it's not too sweet and you get that creamy custard taste with just the right dash of coffee deliciousness....yum!


Kid friendly?-

Overall this is a very kid friendly restaurant. Bunny Boo is going through this phase of "I need to be loud just because" and even though he was a tad bit noisy, his babbling was drowned out by the happy hum of chattering customers. That being said I have to add that this isn't a noisy restaurant. I'm sure the servers know exactly where to place you if you want to have a really quiet, romantic meal sans any babbling children!

I was slightly disappointed though when Bunny girl was handed a photocopied kids menu and 4 crayons. I'm not sure what they expected her to do with this!


On earlier occasions she has received a regular kids menu and while I do understand they may have run out of the same, I personally think it would have looked a little less tacky if they didn't give her a menu all together.

On the food front, Bunny girl ordered a platter of spaghetti and grilled chicken off the kids menu. She coupled this with a glass of chilled chocolate milk.

Grilled chicken breast with sides of steamed broccoli and spaghetti with tomato sauce

She enjoyed her generously sized meal while audibly wishing they had spaghetti and meatballs on the menu!


Value for Money-

Olive Garden ranks highly on my list of "Great food, Value for money Restaurants to dine at". The portions are filling and generous. Each time we've dined at the restaurant we've ended walking out with a doggie bag!


On this visit to the restaurant we spent a little less than 50 US$ for all the dishes featured in this post.
Now that's worth every penny spent especially when you consider the cuisine and ambiance,


Ambiance-

Service is quick and the servers are warm and friendly. The casual aura makes this restaurant a great place to take your family to especially if you have young children yet want to go out for a meal to celebrate a special occasion....
like Father's Day!


Love on the Sponsor-

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RT @ebmommy #Win a 50$ Olive Garden Gift Card for Father's Day at EBMR's #win4dad #Giveaway (June 16-19)


Win it:

One reader will have the opportunity to win a
50$ Olive Garden Gift Cardin one of the four fantastic prize packages during the I LOVE MY DADDY Giveawayon Energizer Bunny's Mommy Reports.



THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW LIVE &
WILL RUN TILL JUNE 19, 2011 10.59 PM CST ONLY!!

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** EBMR Disclaimer: I was sent the featured product for review purposes only. This review has not been monetarily compensated and is based on the views and opinions of my family and/or self. Please note that the opinions reflected in this post have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way.**

June 16, 2011 - June 19, 2011

Come visit our featured I Love My Daddy Feature Sponsor. Feel free to shop from their site/ store and follow them through the social media links provided below to get ready in advance for the Main Giveaway.


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How do I sign up?

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This Father's Day earn double cash back on great deals for gifts for Dad.


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RT @ebmommy #Win 100$ in cash from Ebates for Father's Day at EBMR's #win4dad #Giveaway (June 16-19) http://bit.ly/jVU1VT #shopping #save


Win it:

One reader will have the opportunity to win a
100$ in Cash
(Mandatory: You must become a member/be an existing member on Ebates to be eligible to win!)
in one of the four fantastic prize packages during the I LOVE MY DADDY Giveawayon Energizer Bunny's Mommy Reports.



THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW LIVE &
WILL RUN TILL JUNE 19, 2011 10.59 PM CST ONLY!!

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** EBMR Disclaimer: I was not sent a featured product for review purposes. This review has not been monetarily compensated and is based on information provided by the sponsor.**

June 16, 2011 - June 19, 2011

Come visit our featured I Love My Daddy Feature Sponsor. Feel free to shop from their site/ store and follow them through the social media links provided below to get ready in advance for the Main Giveaway.


Who says gift cards are impersonal?

Applebee's is making it easy to get personal with Dad this year on Father's Day with Applebee's Digital Gift Cards, which allow people to buy and send personalized digital gift cards 24/7 online via Applebees.com and Applebee's Facebook Fan Page.

With Applebee's Digital Gift Cards, you can upload a photo, write a personalized note and record a special voice message letting Dad know exactly how special he is. And you can time the delivery so Dad receives his gift on his mobile device or email first thing on Father's Day.
They are perfect for last-minute shopping because they can be bought and sent instantly.


The full line up of features for Applebee's Digital Gift Cards includes:

• Buy and send online instantly, 24/7
• Record a personalized voice message
• Send to mobile device and to e-mail address
• Post on Facebook
• Customize with photos and personal messages
• Text notifications and receipts
• Ability to purchase for future delivery
• Purchase at www.applebees.com and on Applebee's Facebook Fan Page
• Cost-effective, no shipping, handling fees
• Redeemable at nearly 1900 U.S. and Canadian Applebee's locations

A gift Dad will love!


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Win it:

One reader will have the opportunity to win a
25 US$ Applebee's Gift Cardin one of the four fantastic prize packages during the I LOVE MY DADDY Giveawayon Energizer Bunny's Mommy Reports.


THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW LIVE &
WILL RUN TILL JUNE 19, 2011 10.59 PM CST ONLY!!

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** EBMR Disclaimer: I was not sent the featured product for review purposes only. This review has not been monetarily compensated and is based on information provided by the sponsor.**

I LOVE MY DADDY Giveaway Blog HopJune 16, 2011 - June 19, 2011

Come visit our featured I Love My Daddy Feature Sponsor. Feel free to shop from their site/ store and follow them through the social media links provided below to get ready in advance for the Main Giveaway.



If this company had a fan loyalty club, I'm sure my name would be on it! I "heart" every one of their family brands, be it Plow & Hearth, Magic Cabin, Hearthsong, Winterthur or even my recent discovery, the Problem Solvers. Each brand carries their own unique set of products but all have one thing in common....
quality!

Problem Solvers provides its customers with a solution for every area in their homes, indoor and out.

One issue we've always had in our bedroom is in stashing away our comforters or blankets when not in use. There have been days when I've stashed these away only to find that I need to go get them out when the weather takes a turn for the nippy! I've always wanted to keep these out in an accessible spot and not thrown around messily.
The solution for my problem was found in this gorgeous Hardwood Quilt Rack.


This sturdy, easy to assemble 30"L x 12"W x 36"H wooden rack is just what our bedroom needs.


I've propped it in the corner as my little adventurer (Bunny Boo) has had his sight on the same and knowing him he'll use it as a flying carpet or some sort of a climbing apparatus!!


Problem Solvers also has a great organizational system for garages that I'm seriously contemplating on getting.

I'm sure Dad will "go to town" when he explores this site!


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- Like Plow & Hearth on Facebook

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RT @ebmommy #Win a 50$ Plow & Hearth Gift Certificate for Father's Day at EBMR's #win4dad #Giveaway (June 16-19)


Win it:

One reader will have the opportunity to win a
50$ Plow & Hearth Gift Certificatein one of the four fantastic prize packages during the I LOVE MY DADDY Giveawayon Energizer Bunny's Mommy Reports.


THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW LIVE &
WILL RUN TILL JUNE 19, 2011 10.59 PM CST ONLY!!

HURRY!!
ENTER HERE!







** EBMR Disclaimer: I was sent the featured product for review purposes only. This review has not been monetarily compensated and is based on the views and opinions of my family and/or self. Please note that the opinions reflected in this post have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way.**

June 16, 2011 - June 19, 2011

Come visit our featured I Love My Daddy Feature Sponsor. Feel free to shop from their site/ store and follow them through the social media links provided below to get ready in advance for the Main Giveaway.

In 1889 Walter Scott Lenox brought exquisite craftsmanship and quality giftware and tableware to the American market. Decades later the Lenox legacy lives on only strengthened over the years in design, style and versatility.



This Father's Day, gift your family's pillar with a beautiful Tuscany Classics Tray with 3 bowls to symbolically represent the love, wisdom and strength he brings to your family.


The three 5" diameter non lead crystal bowls look like regular bowls but on closer inspection you will notice each bowl has an angled rim making them look like they each have a unique spouted effect.

The bowls sit on a 16 3/8" stainless steel tray and make the perfect serving accessory for that nuts assortment for Dad's Father's Day party.

That's not all Lenox has to offer Dad....
check out their Father's Day picks for more gift choices.


Love on the Sponsor-

-Like Lenox on Facebook

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RT @ebmommy #Win a Tuscany Classics Tray with 3 bowls for Father's Day at EBMR's #win4dad #Giveaway (June 16-19) http://bit.ly/kkQYz9


Win it:

One reader will have the opportunity to win a
Tuscany Classics Tray with 3 bowls (54 US$ value)in one of the four fantastic prize packages during the I LOVE MY DADDY Giveawayon Energizer Bunny's Mommy Reports.


THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW LIVE &
WILL RUN TILL JUNE 19, 2011 10.59 PM CST ONLY!!

HURRY!!
ENTER HERE!




** EBMR Disclaimer: I was sent the featured product for review purposes only. This review has not been monetarily compensated and is based on the views and opinions of my family and/or self. Please note that the opinions reflected in this post have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way.**