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Birthday Bash Giveaway

Everyone loves a good giveaway. So I was thrilled when my friends Kim from Cravings of a Lunatic and Liz from That Skinny Chick Can Bake invited me to help celebrate their birthdays!  Since we’re all grown ups now, it’s not about receiving gifts any more. It’s about giving things away.

What could be better than a chance to win $350 .00 Amazon Gift Card or a Visa Gift Card? I know I like to shop, what about you? And this is open to both the US and Canada!

Cravings skinny chick birthday giveaway

Entering is easy, just follow the rafflecopter!

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Blog Giveaway is hosted and sponsored by:

Cravings of a Lunatic, That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Crumb, Chocolate, Chocolate and More
Diethood, Try Anything Once
Food Babbles, 365 Days of Baking
Taking on Magazines, Cooking in Stilettos
Frugal Antics of a Harried Homemaker

And here are a few sweets to get you in the celebration mood

Birthday Cake Milkshakes

Birthday Cake Milkshakes

Chocolate Cake with Dulce de Leche Frosting

Chocolate Dulce de Leche Cake

Birthday-Blondies-from-ChocolateChocolateandmore.com

Birthday Blondies

Disclaimer: Giveaway is open to U.S. and Canada. Winner must be 18 years of age, or older. The winner will be notified by email within 24 hours, and a second winner will be selected if there is no response within 48 hours.

 

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  1. Thanks SO much for joining in on the double anniversary celebration, Joan!!! I think some of those birthday blondies are in order! xo

  3. Happy birthday Kim and Liz! I hope you both have an awesome birthday! If I had to choose I would probably get the Amazon gift card and either get a nice food processor or new iPod touch!

  4. I would use part of it to purchase some ingredients I want to try for cooking and baking. Some of the different products have been hard to find locally and I usually buy those items on line. I love to experiment and doing this opens up all kinds of different cuisines. If I see something that’s unique and different in a recipe..I have to try it. 🙂

  5. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I would finally get a Kitchen-Aid mixer! I have coveted the stand mixer for YEARS! I love to bake and it would be so much easier! I’ve used many your yummy recipes! Thank you for sharing!

  7. Happy Birthday! If won I would love to win the Amazon gift card, that way I can get all whole lot of books I have been waiting to get that are in my cart and of course get a good price on a attachement for a KitchenAid I recently got for Christmas.

  8. there are so many items on my wish list. but poss. a few spices that I can’t normally afford and a couple new pans, Oh and a zester

  10. I just celebrated my 65 th birthday. I’d love to win a gift card to help you all celebrate. I would use a Visa gift card toward the remodel of my master bath.

    Happy birthday!
    Linda

  13. Hauoli La Hanau Liza and Kim! Since my birthday is this month as well, There are so many things I want to get!!

  14. I have a long wish list on Amazon. This would allow me to choose many things from that!

  15. Happy Birthday! I am happy to celebrate with you on your birthday. I do not know what a rafflecopter is as I have only follow you and Making Lemonade so far and I LOVE your recipes but as for the day to day workings I am at a loss. If I could win I’d get books. Cookbooks, books about cooks etc. Thank you for the chance.

  17. I would use it to help pay for things for my May 2014 wedding – favors and such that I can get on Amazon

  21. I would love to win the gift card. I would buy new kitchen accessories including a kitchen aide mixing bowl.

  23. Congratulations! I would use it for things for a high school graduation we will celebrate soon

  28. I would get stuff for my elderly parents. My mom has had cancer for 15 years now and isn’t doing so great. She could use some “cheer me ups” 🙂

  30. I would use it to buy stuff for my boys birthday party this summer. They are turning 5 and 4 and want a Wild Kratt’s party.

  31. Happy Birthday Liz and Kim! Thank you for offering this generous giveaway. I would use the Visa gift card to help towards my granddaughters graduation celebration this year and my daughter’s wedding in September!

  33. My grandson, nephew and Son in law’s birthdays are April 1, 2, and 3. This sure would help.

  37. Hope Liz & Kim have a great Birthday and thank you to you all for giving someone gift to Amazon! I will definitely spend it if I win! Good luck to all!

  42. I would either buy more baking and cupcake decorating supplies or buy stuff for my kids.

  43. Happy Birthday Kim & Liz!!! I would use a Visa gift card for some new baking pans that I have on my wish list. Thanks for the chance to win a gift card!!!

  44. Sure would enjoy the Visa card! Just lost 57 pounds and need a new summer wardrobe!

  45. This prize would be awesome …I would use it when I go to the beach with my daughter and grandchildren. The extra money would allow us to do more things there…. I’d love to take them to Brookgreen Gardens . 🙂

  46. Great Giveaway! And Happy Birthday to Kim and Liz…I would most likely use the Amazon card on a combination of items. Books, a Ninja Cooker, a little jewelry!
    Thanks again!
    Deb

  48. I enjoy your recipes very much. Would love to be the lucky one to win the Birthday Bash to celebrate my 66th birthday this Friday, March 14.

  49. I would be thrilled to win the $350 Amazon gift card and get a Ninga Professional so I could have everything I need to make all the recipes in my list!!!

  50. I would buy needed items for my granddaughter and so too be here grandson 🙂

  53. I’d use it to buy a KitchenAid stand mixer. It’s tiring making bread dough without one.

  54. What a great idea for all of us to share in your birthdays. I would so love to win and use it to buy all kinds of goodies to bake/cook. thanks!

  56. Happy Birthday! If I won I’d probably buy a new kindle and ebooks plus items for the new house.

  58. Going to visit my 7 grand kids in April! I would use it to buy gifts for all of them! Happy Birthday Girls! I hope your celebration is wonderful! Thank you for such a fabulous giveaway opportunity <3 Nettie

  59. If I won this gift card I would use the card to buy items on amazon for my family and the house. Like new pots and pans!!

  60. Birthday blessings to you 🙂 After getting over the shock of winning, I’m really not sure what I’d do with the gift card. I’m such a giver though. I’m always thinking of others first, so I’d probably bless others with “Just Because” gifts! Thank You, have a blessed day! God’s favor on all who enters the contest 🙂

  62. Love this giveaway. If I won this gift card, I would buy books and kitchen stuff.

  64. Great way to celebrate. It’s my birthday too on the 24th.I would but gift for kids that I take of the angel tree at Christmas.

  65. I would buy some kitchen things. One would be a tea maker for sure. Some small things too, since I just moved from Canada to the US to be married. 🙂

  66. I would buy stuff we need around the house, something for the husband and books

  68. Happy Birthday and thank you! I would use either to purchase a food processor. The mini I have just doesn’t work for bigger jobs!

  70. I have a number of kitchen tools that need to be replaced after 20 years as well as few new items. And let’s not forget a number of books from the infinite TBR list!!

  71. I would probably use the visa giftcard to buy summer clothes. I just got $100 in amazon giftcards for my birthday. I love to read and my family knows I will use it.

  76. My daughter will be doing her physical therapy clinic soon and needs a lot of things that I could get her.

  82. My daughter is graduating from high school this year and needs a laptop for college. I would use the gift card towards it. Thanks and Happy Birthday!

  85. Happy Belated Birthday! 🙂 I would put it towards a sofa, ours is on its last legs. hahaha

  88. I really need new baking pans…I bake all of the time and mine have definitely seen better days!!

  90. happy birthday! just turned 50 myself! would spend it on some pampering for me!

  93. Happy Birthday!!! Thanks so much for all the sharing you do and making our lives more interesting. I would love to have a new Kithen Aid Food Processer to make my new found love of canning and dehydrating all natural foods…

  94. Id buy birthday gifts for my two boys and my husband, and a couple books I’ve been wanting.

  96. I would treat myself too a few things. I have six boys and tend to put myself last on the list.

  97. Hi I woud buy some new clothes for my birthday in april.I am finally losing weight and actually need a smaller size and soo happy.HAPPY BIRTHDAY EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  98. This is such a great give a way! I would most likely use the amazon gift card. I want a panini press and I need some new cookware!

  104. Happy Birthday!!! This is an amazing opportunity, so many things to think about. But if I would win I would take care of my grandchildren first. I have six of them, so their needs are more important right now. God bless you and thank you for this.opportunity.

  105. Happy Birthday!! Thank you for this opportunity to this amazing offer. If I would win I most likely think of my six grandchildren at this time. Their needs are most important now. God Bless you for this.opportunity. Thank you!

  107. I hope to win this! I’ve never won anything. And I could get so many new baking appliances and cook books for my home! Happy birthday!

  108. Happy Birthday! I would use it to buy new clothing and gifts. I lost 30 pounds and I ran out of nice shirts that still look fine & I’m a huge gift giver.

  110. I would buy glass mixing bowls, a gizmo to make vegetable spaghetti, and pans to bake donuts. I would also like new muffin and cake pans

  111. I would use the Visa gift card for all my everyday expenses so I can save up more money for my school trip to Europe this summer!

  112. I would love to win ! I would use my winnings to help celebrate our upcoming 31st anniversary in May ! That is a lot of meals and baking over the past 31 years ! I still love to find new recipes and try them ! Thank you all for the opportunity to try to win !

  115. Probably put it towards a high powered blender. I have one for eons. My grandsons love smoothies and I would love to add greens, etc for all of us.

  116. Oh gosh, there is so much that I would like to buy so I can make things and so many things that I would like to have to complete my kitchen with. I would love a chance to buy these things I so want ..Thanks for the give-away…

  119. Congrats!!! Hey it’s my birthday too – well tomorrow the 13th. I have a huge Amazon wish list for myself and both my kids – so I would spend it buying some of that!! I have a HUGE love of music and books, so I would buy up many of those on my list. Plus my daughter is turning 7 in April – would buy some My Little Pony stuff for her. 🙂

  122. Happy happy birthday! And many more! I agree, giving is better and easier and way more fun than receiving at this age (or any age really) Keep up the good chocolate!

  125. Happy Birthday to you. I’d probably buy books. I think I’ll make those super tasty looking blondies.

  126. Happy Birthday! Since I am unemployed, I would use this to buy groceries and other necessities!

  130. Happy Birthday ladies. Hope all your wishes come true. A gift card would be nice to purchase some new baking supplies.

  132. I would buy all of my kids clothes and shoes including my unborn sons clothes

  133. Happy… happy… Birthday!!!
    I could use the gift for my Mom for her 80th b’day next May <3

  134. Ohh man I can’t even imagine what I’d buy with the gift card…probably music, baking stuff, maybe some clothes.

  140. Happy Birthday!! Mine was yesterday 🙂 Be nice to have a change of luck and win. Thank You!

  142. My husband and I will be celebrating our 10th anniversary in June. I would use the money for a night or two away!

  143. Happy birthday!
    I would use the card to purchase a Kitchen Aid Stand mixer for my newlywed daughter. :o)

  144. I would use the visa gift card to replace some of the items that were stolen when my house was burglarized last year, while I was convalescing in a nursing home after a serious illness.

  145. I love your website and wish you a happy birthday. If I won the gift card i’d buy myself my first smart phone or an IPad.

  149. Would love to win this, would be a nice birthday present for me…My Birthday was yesterday and I am unemployed..it sure would help me right now.
    Happy Birthday to you 2!!

  153. I would use it to buy some new clothes – I am a plain dresser and need to update my look!

  158. I would use it to buy more cookbooks from Amazon, to add to the shelves & shelves of cookbooks I already have!

  161. I would definitely get a blender. Then spend what’s left on my kids and get some fun stuff for them!

  167. Happy Birthday! What a great way to celebrate! I would take my whole family out for dinner the next time we are all together!

  168. Honestly, I could use some new bakeware. And i’d get my son some things from his wish list. And if anything is left, order some smut (aka: romance books).

  171. If I won I would use the gift card to pay for a medical test that I need. I currently do not have health insurance. HAPPY BIRTHDAY

  173. I would get cookbooks! And maybe a Kitchen-Aid mixer, which I’ve wanted for awhile!

  174. Definitely baking and craft supplies. Maybe a new stand mixer before the 60 year old one inherited from my mother dies.

  175. Happy Birthday! I would buy some well needed items for my newborn and two year old. A good blender, hand mixer and a wilton cake stand. Congratulation on another year!

  177. I would buy some sound tracks to start with. I sing in church & need some new songs.

  178. If I win would get some new spring clothes for my girls and I with the winter we have had it would be such an uplifting time!!!!!

  179. I would buy baby clothes!! lol I have a 3 month old and clothes aren’t cheap! 🙂

  188. Honestly, I’m not sure what I would use it for but I’m sure I can think of something.
    Happy Birthday to “Cravings of a Lunatic” and “That Skinny Chick Can Bake”

  189. Wow, not sure where to start on comments 🙂 1st, you have some wonderful recipes and ideas on here. Hubby is going to be so thrilled I stumbled onto your site. 2nd, I love the photo’s (at least the ones I had the time to check out (and I will be back to see some more). 3rd, a giveaway is always something to smile about. Now, as to what I would use it for – a new grain mill. We have been doing it with my Kitchenaide attachment and it is ok, but not to the fineness I am looking for. But, I must say, win or not, I feel like I got the gold ring with your page, so thank you, no matter the outcome.

  190. I am not a good decision maker, it would take me a long time to decide what to buy!

  192. Happy Birthday!
    I would buy a mouse for my husband’s Surface! It is our 8 year anniversary on Sunday!

  197. This would be wonderful to use on my grandsons for their birthdays this year! I’d probably buy them more toys that they want, like Dinosaur Train interaction figures and Thomas trackmaster trains.

  200. I would take a major shopping trip to stock up on food, household products and cat food.

  208. I’d buy what I’ve been really wanting for awhile now, a iPad mini. Thanks so much.

  209. I could really use a new laptop or tablet, my current laptop is having some issues.

  215. We just adopted a puppy from a rescue, so I would definitely buy her some goodies and then spend the rest toward a gift for my dad’s 60th! 🙂

  222. I would definitely use it on my parents..they are older and need help with different things so this would be fantastic thanks for offering 🙂

  225. If I could win, I would upgrade the components of my old computer system and installing Windows 7

  234. Happy Birthday! If I won, I would put it toward a necklace I am getting for my wife. Our 20th is this summer.

  236. I will probably purchase some books on cinema, in order to be ready for film school, because that’s where I want to study.

  239. If I won, I would surprise my hubby with a nice weekend getaway to Myrtle Beach, he definitely needs a little relaxation 🙂

  256. I would choose an >Amazon Gift Card < and purchase my 85 yrs young parents supplements for them

  263. I have a long wish list at Amazon. One thing I need to get is a new food processor.

  264. I would buy a quilting sewing machine, and quilting tools, and a book to learn how to make a quilt. I have wanted to do this for so long. I would also buy some beef jerky.

  274. First thing I would buy is new running shoes because mine are on their last leg. After that I’d probably buy groceries and other household items.

  283. i would buy the grandkids something for easter and I love baking with them.i usually take all 3 of them shopping and back home to bake.

  288. I would love to spend it on a treadmill! No more tripping over bumpy sidewalks in the dark!

  290. Some of it would go to my grandson for his birthday and the rest to his Dad for his birthday

  293. I would use this Amazon gift card to buy books for myself and gifts for others, too.

  300. I will buy new bath towels, new paint for my bathroom, and, of course, books!

  311. I would buy a few of meds that I need and buy food for the house. Then I would take my kids to see Catching Fire.

  319. I would use the VISA to buy tires for my car. On Amazon – just about everything on my Wish List would be covered!

  320. I would definitely use it to buy some pretty new clothes. I recently lost a good chunk of weight and now I don’t own a single item of spring/summer clothing that fits!

  330. I would purchase some new clothes for my daughter she has grown so much that her clothes hardly fit anymore

  334. Oh, the choices.. I could replace the windshield in my vehicle, 200$, then shoes and pants at Old Navy and still meet the girls for lunch and pay part of everyone’s bill.

  338. I would use the gift card towards a weekend getaway with hubby, with no kids and no dogs.

  355. Hmmm, what would I do? The options are endless. Would probably be a hard decision. I would probably put it back and use it for a little getaway for my husband and I(if it was the visa) I think it has been 5 years since we have done a little getaway(or ant getaway at all). I would use the amazon card to get a couple of zero gravity chairs I have had my eye on for a while now. I would be so happy to have something to spend on just us and not earmarked to go to the necessities that never go away.

  356. If I were to win, I would get a little bit of everything trash bags, toilet paper, dish liquid, monster high dolls, more household items.

  360. honestly i would pay up a bill or two and put the rest int he fridge.been out of work for over a month and things are piling up on us.so this would help out sooooo much! thank you for the chance to win this.

  361. I would get some stuff for my house. I need new blinds, curtains, towels, rugs and sliverware. Thank you!

  375. My daughter goes off to college this fall. If I won this giveaway, I would use it for buying things she needs for her dorm, such as a microwave and bedding. Thanks!

  376. A $350 Visa would buy a lot of groceries! I could stock my freezer with food for months!

  383. We are currently saving for a new house so while this couldn’t go to that fund I’m sure it could be used towards an appliance or a few things for the new place!

  384. This is awesome! I would have a family weekend at home with my wife and kids. No cooking. No cleaning. No chores. Just order out and enjoy life!

  391. Put it towards a Sony Playstation 4 system for myself. I want one and won’t have the money for one for a long time

  401. Gifts for my family and the rest would go towards a new computer that i need bad.

  403. Both my husband and his beloved bicycle were badly injured when he was riding his bike to work (as he almost always does) and a careless driver of a a parked car suddenly and rapidly opened his car door wide open and my husband unablle to stop faster enough and wisely unwilling to swerve out into fast moving traffic where he would have been killed and caused other cars to crash.

    While still in physical therapy/ rehab he is on the mend – but I’m afraid was essentially totalled. It will probably be another couple of weeks before he is cleared to start riding again – but I would love to have this $350 (VERY generous prize!) to use toward buying him a NICE we bicycle that he so truly deserves!

    Thanks for the change/ opportunity to enter – and your authentic generosity.

  407. I would buy some cute shoes for my grand daughter who just learned to walk and something nice for my son’s Easter baskets ( they still love getting them!) thank you!

  413. A new pair of boots! Winter is about done, but I still need them for next year!

  418. I would buy some nice sneakers for my daughter. Her’s are getting really worn and just haven’t been able to get her any yet.

  422. I would use this money to take my fiancee and our girls out to a movie and dinner. Then take them shopping.

  423. This would cover the rest that I have saved up for a washer/dryer combo for the RV. That way I don’t have to use the laundromat when we go camping!

  429. I would buy something from a home improvement store, as I am renovating my home to sell it next year.

  434. I’d stock up on diapers and wipes for my 2 smaller boys. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

  435. I am in need of some items for my upcoming wedding! Make up, table decorations, jewelry to name a few. It would be great to have a little extra boost for my extra special day!

  437. I would purchase swim and running gear: shoes, competition suit, compression shorts, etc…

  442. Being unemployed, I need it for gas for my car and a couple of small bills.

  446. I would love more books my favorite. Thank you for the great giveaway and Happy Birthday too you!

  450. WOW if I won I would opt for the Visa card and use it towards two new tires for my truck

    Kathryn C

  455. Honestly, our TV just started shorting out and the volume button will randomly act like its being pushed so I would probably surprise hubby with a new TV in May for our wedding anniversary with the extra funds!

  460. Oh wow, what would I buy? I think I would use it on groceries and other regular purchases to give my credit card a break haha!

  463. I would buy groceries and spring clothing for my kids
    annabella @ centurytel dot net

  472. Oh wow, I would use some of it on summer clothes for my baby as well as a swimsuit for her. Part would be for some house hold essentials which helps a lot with our income, and then something special for myself and my hubby!

  481. I’d buy some clothes and gifts including exercise equipment for my son and maybe a cell phone.

  486. I would use it for groceries, bills and some needed kitchen items. Thank you for the chance!

  487. I would love to win this and pay for some of the kitchen gadgets and appliances in my shopping cart already. I have my cart full, lol.

  488. I would love to buy some clothes ive lost so much weight nothing I own fits me anymore!!! And shoes a girl can never have too many shoes

  494. I would buy a wonderful night out with my spouse, dinner and a movie kind of night out.

  497. if i got the visa i would pay bills and the amazon i would buy my daughter some clothes as they are very much needed..thank you for the chance at winning and to each of you for sponsoring.

  500. If I won I would either get a new phone (I still use a flip phone) or maybe a kindle (still don’t have one) so that’s what I would buy for my birthday on Saturday!

  504. I would like some new kitchen supplies- a bread maker, canning kit, good blender.

  505. I would use the card to buy some clothes, a new vacuum and a couple of birthday gifts.

  510. I really need a lot of things for the house – sheets, pillows, towels, curtains, etc.!

  515. We are moving in 2 weeks and are in need of a bunch of things, so I’d use it to buy the odds and ends.. New shower curtains and linens, new bedding, and new decorations!

  517. I would buy a new camera. My camera died last year when I had to save a drowning dog and I haven’t bought a new on yet.

  519. I would probably buy a new food processor. Mine is on it’s last leg (almost literally).

  523. I am a few months away from having my first child, so I would put most of it towards my baby.

  526. i would use the gift card to stock up on food and toilet paper and paper towels. it would be so nice to win! i am tony l smoaks on rafflecopter.

  527. I would use the gift card to stock up on everyday essentials like toilet paper and Kleenex. I would use a portion to buy my mom a nice birthday gift and to buy myself a new razor for my legs.

  530. I am in desperate need of new glasses, so I would get an eye exam and purchase some new ones. Thank you so much for the opportunity. Winning would be a Godsend. 🙂

  531. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

    I would buy new cake pans and some molds and maybe even NEW dishes!!!
    What I really want is a new cake stand and Triffle bowl!!!

  535. I would so look forward to buying a good quality juicer and enjoy the benefits of healthy juice!