Wine Gift Baskets and Wine Basics

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So my birthday is coming up, and if you are wondering what I would like, then look no further.  Of course I am only kidding, I don't expect gifts from my readers, but if my hubby is listening, he might take note that a wine gift basket like the one pictured above, would be greatly appreciated.   How romantic would that be, a bottle of wine nestled in a pretty colander with all the ingredients needed for a fine Italian feast, and romantic dinner for two. Of course if he does the cooking and dishes, even better. 

Have you ever walked through the wine isle at your local grocery store and felt overwhelmed? There are so many choices, that sometimes I have difficulty choosing, and knowing what will pair best with dinner. Don't even get me started on creating a wonderful gift basket, and picking the perfect wine to accompany my other items in the basket. There is usually no one there to help me with my selection in the store.  That is why I am so excited about wine.com. At www.wine.com you will be able to order wine gift baskets that are already perfectly filled.  They are a bargain, considering how much you would spend buying each individual item in the store. For example the Tuscan Trattoria Italian Wine Gift Basket pictured above has a five star rating, and is only $59. It includes all that you see, the colander, the Banfi Col di Sasso a ruby red Tuscan blend wine, two bags of fine pasta, imported tomato basil sauce, pesto, and almond biscotti. Think about how much you would spend if you had to purchase these items individually, gift wrap them and ship them yourself, and then you have to prey you picked out a good wine.  Luckily wine.com does all the work for you. They have a fabulous assortment of wine gift baskets to choose from starting at $34.99.  You will find baskets perfect for anyone, from the cheese lover to chocoholic, all paired with the best wine. 

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This basket has girls night in written all over it.  A Parducci Merlot paired perfectly with crackers, cheese, and chocolate. What more could a girl want?

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Do you want to throw an adult cupcake party?  Then this Barefoot Contessa Cupcakes and Wine Gift Set is for you. You will be able to enjoy not only delicious coconut cake cream cheese frosted cupcakes, but the perfect Cupcake Chardonnay it is paired with.

So if you are looking for a single bottle of wine, trying to create a gift basket, need recommendations, or just want wine basics, head to www.wine.com.

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This is a sponsored post written entirely by me on behalf of www.wine.com through LinkVehicle. 100% of the opinions are mine. 

Healthy Resources Online From Fitness to Marriage Advice

 Health Daily Online provides a great resource for healthy snacks. Not only will you find healthy snack options, but information on health, fitness, nutrition, weight loss, healthy relationships, marriage advice, and more!

At there Health 101 page you will find information on health issues including Alzheimer's disease, Asthma, Bipolar Disorder, Birth Control, Breast Cancer, Cholesterol, Chronic Pain, COPD, Chrohn's Disease,  Depression, Diabetes (Type 2), Fibromyalgia, GERD, Headaches and Migraines, Heart Disease, Fecal Incontinence, Menopause, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Psoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sexual Health, Sleep Disorders, Ulcerative Colitis,  and more. What a great resource to have at your finger tips.  

On there Fitness Page you will find workouts, tools and calculators, sports, gears and gadgets, basically all the info and equipment you need to get active. They have incredible articles on fitness, from video workouts you can do at the office, to mommy and me yoga classes. They have something for everyone, no matter what your workout style is. 

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I really enjoyed their Healthy Living page. Here you will find topics on mind and body, sex and relationships, and family.  I particularly enjoyed the sex and relationships section where you will find tips on how to have a successful marriage. Discussion on how texting effects your relationship, to examining sexual fantasies and daydreams.  This section is worth browsing, even if you are not married, they have tips for the single women as well. 

On their Nutrition page you will find an abundance of  healthy recipes and snacks, as well as diet and cooking advice.  Not a cook, no worries, they even have tips for those who like to eat out.  Want to find out where to head for the healthiest fast food burger, they have the answer.

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They also have an entire page dedicated to Weight Loss.  If you follow my blog, you probably know that I have lost a lot of weight, and kept it off for years.  You can read my story, there is a link to it on my right side bar. I wish I had read Health Daily Online and their diet strategies long ago.  They have an article that discusses if chocolate helps you lose weight, want to know if it does, then head to their site, and find out.

Healthy Daily Online is a fabulous resource for anyone wanting to live a healthy lifestyle. From improving your snack choices, relationships, weight loss, fitness, they have your overall health in mind. 

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This is a sponsored post written entirely by me on behalf of Health Daily Online through LinkVehicle. 100% of the opinions are mine. 

Sonoma Wine Tour

 You may know by now that I am a bit of a wine enthusiast. Sonoma Wine Tours are a perfect trip to take this Summer. If you are a wine enthusiast like me, this will be a great way to experience the Sonoma culture, while satisfying your taste buds. Not only on the tour will you be able to taste wines exclusively available for tour guests, but you will be able to take a behind the scene look at the vineyard and winery. There are two different tour options to choose from, of course I would want to do both.  

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Savory, Sweet, and Stylish Fantastic Features

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I am back from San Francisco.  Have you ever had a vacation that made you feel like you needed a vacation, if so then you know how I am feeling right now. Why don't I stop my complaining, and talk about how awesome you all are. As always I am featuring some of my favorite links from last weeks Anything Goes linky party.  

Life Made Simple shared these Buffalo Chicken Pizza Muffins that look and sound super good. 

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Wood Care and $2,000 Take It Easy Sweepstakes

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Flood Wood Care for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

I am so excited to share the new Take it Easy Sweepstakes sponsored by Flood® Wood Care.  You can enter for a chance to win $2,000 dollars, plus the supplies and labor to refinish your deck!  With that cash and a fabulous looking deck, you will want to throw the backyard deck party of the Summer, so you and all your family and friends can "take it easy". In order to win you must be a United States resident and have a deck to refinish. You may enter online in a matter of seconds at Take it Easy Sweepstakes. You can read the official rules there too. You have until July 15, 2012 to enter, good luck.

Flood® Wood Care founded in 1841, has been a leader in the industry of wood care.  They specialize in stains that  not only improve the look of wood but protect it from the elements, for long lasting beauty. TheFlood® Wood Care brand has earned a reputation for being the "Wood Care Specialist". Flood® Wood Care stain products simplify the process of protecting, beautifying, and preserving your outdoor wood.  From decks, fences, siding, furniture, canopies, and play sets, Flood® Wood Care can be used to get the job done.  Leaving your outdoor areas looking fabulous and protected from the elements.  

During Summer we all spend more time entertaining in our backyards.  What elements do you own that need a little sprucing up?  We don't own a deck, but we do have a long wood fence, and hot tub siding that need some tender loving care.   Flood® Wood Care would make the job of rejuvenating them both easy. I love the large variety of colors they have to choose from.  They have your traditional colors to choose from Natural, Honey Gold, Chestnut, Redwood, Cedar, and Natural Cedar.  Then they have some lovely unique colors like Shale, Ocean Mist, Chocolate, Mallard Green, Brick, Canyon,  Dusty Trail, and Buckeye.  Dusty Trail and the blue Shale are two of my personal favorites.  What stain color would you choose to refresh and protect your outdoor wood with?  Please let me know in a comment below, and don't forget to enter the Take it Easy Sweepstakes. 

Pics From Our Trip To San Francisco

Me ready for our rode trip to San Francisco, wearing my new frugal chevron print dress, purchased recently at Walmart. 

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Tutorial Interchangeable Beaded Bracelets, Necklaces, or Anklets

My pictures today are going to show you how I made an interchangeable beaded bracelet. You can apply these same techniques to make an anklet or necklace, you will simply use more beads, chain, and jewelry wire when you do.  I love making interchangeable jewelry because you save money using less jewelry chain, and take up less space in your jewelry box. 

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