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Sunday, November 01, 2009

Win a $150 Spa Gift Card with Pepperidge Farm Petite Pirouette® and Petite Twists®!

This is a compensated review from BlogHer and Pepperidge Farm.

During a busy day, it's important to take some time out for yourself, even if just for a moment. Often, a break involves a treat or a snack, but sometimes we find ourselves finishing up the kids' leftovers instead.

Why not indulge yourself with something a little more elegant?

We recently had the chance to try out two kinds of treats from Pepperidge Farm Petite Pirouette and Petite Twists.

Petite Pirouette wafers are delicate, crispy rolled wafers with creamy, chocolaty filling on the inside. Try either the chocolate hazelnut or chocolate crème flavor - or both! Three Petite Pirouette rolled wafers add up to 90 carefree calories! The chocolate crème ones in particular were a big hit around here.

Petite Twists puffed pastries have layers of delicate, crisp pastry swirled with sweet cinnamon or raspberry. A delightful treat with 90 calories in two treats! These are really good, too. They're crunchy (but not hard) and they're not too sweet. Both treats are great for a little indulgence and are fancy enough for guests as well. Try them as a garnish to ice cream or frozen yogurt.

The contest:

To enter, leave me a comment below and tell me if you had a day all to yourself, what would be your favorite way to spend it, or you may leave a link to your post on your own blog in the comments below.

The contest will begin at 9:00 a.m. (PST) November 2, 2009 and will end 5:00 p.m. (PST) November 30, 2009. Make sure that the e-mail address you leave is correct.

Rules:
* No duplicate comments.
* You may receive an additional entry by linking on twitter and leaving a link in the comments.
* You may receive an additional entry by blogging about this contest and leaving a link in the comments.
* This giveaway is open to US-residents, aged 18 and older
* Winners will be selected via random draw, and will notified by e-mail.
* You have 48 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected.
* Please see the official rules here: Official rules

Don't forget, you have 6 other chances to win, be sure to check out the BlogHer.com special offers page!

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81 Comments:

A day all to myself is so rare (husband and I both work from home)! I'd play my piano whenever I felt like (bothers hubby when he's composing, so have to 'time' it). I'd cook any smelly thing I'd wanted. Eat when I want and read.

Thanks for the brief mental holiday ;-).

By gactor, At 4:01 PM, November 02, 2009
I'd curl up with a good book and a cup of tea, later take a stroll.....take things as they come instead of having to stick to a schedule.

By momznite, At 7:10 PM, November 02, 2009
sleep in, get my nails done and enjoy the quiet with a good book and a starbucks!!!!

By Melissa Angert {All Things Chic}, At 7:26 AM, November 03, 2009
A day to myself would be a day for me to do something just for me. Like getting caught up on my scrapbooking without having any little ones their to help me (i.e. cut up my pictures).

By controlling craziness, At 9:41 AM, November 03, 2009
A day to myself? What's that? In my dreamworld, I would start by sleeping in, going out to lunch with a girlfriend, maybe doing some shopping, a massage, oohh, the possibilities are limitless. But in reality, I'd probably end up cleaning or running errands.

By Kelsey, At 1:41 PM, November 03, 2009
Wow a day to myself would be no laundry, cooking or cleaning. Sleep in and I'm not sick. (but even if moms are sick we really don't get to sleep in. I would put on some soft music and read a good book, then go get a manicure/pedi. Ooh La la! :-)

By LaDonna, At 8:15 PM, November 03, 2009
Ahh, a day to myself...

I would love to read a good book, work on some knitting/crochet, watch a good Chick Flick, and take a nap. Sounds luxurious!

By Mommy Daisy, At 8:58 PM, November 03, 2009
The best day would be one I get to spend with my husband - most days right now are 'days to myself' because of his crazy schedule.

I'd love to have a slow day with him where we just hang out together - we have a 'gourmet picnic' tradition for lunch or dinner, and we love to work out together and explore new places.

By Ells, At 12:46 PM, November 04, 2009
If I had a day to myself, I'd go shopping!

bonggamom@yahoo.com

By bonggamom, At 5:30 PM, November 06, 2009
I tweeted

http://twitter.com/bonggafinds/status/5492301193

bonggamom@yahoo.com

By bonggamom, At 5:31 PM, November 06, 2009
If I had a day all to myself, I would love to spend it outside hiking.
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By Unknown, At 9:09 PM, November 06, 2009
I would probably get up early and go out for coffee and a sweet treat. I would then get my nails done and go shopping--not even to spend money but just to go into all of the stores you can't with a five year old, toddler and infant.

By Erin P., At 1:58 PM, November 07, 2009
I blogged about this contest on my blog.
http://blogmeamillionaire.blogspot.com/2009/11/win-spa-gift-certificate.html

By Erin P., At 2:01 PM, November 07, 2009
I would love to spend a day just hanging out and reading in the shade of a beautiful tree. That would just be ideal.

Dreamzz12{at}aol{dot}com

By DG, At 7:34 PM, November 08, 2009
tweeted

http://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/5546934190

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By DG, At 7:35 PM, November 08, 2009
All day to myself would consist of ordering in dinner, popping in a movie then taking a nice, long bubble bath. Thanks for the great sweepstakes and review BlogHer and Pepperidge Farm. Awesome brand!

By Sara, At 1:21 PM, November 09, 2009
I'd sleep late and sit outside with a good book, a cup of hot cocoa (the Pepperidge Farm twists would be perfect with this!)

By Iris M, At 1:23 PM, November 09, 2009
I would do absolutely nothing all day
pkbailey@charter.net

By rbailey1958, At 8:55 AM, November 10, 2009
My favorite way to spend a day off-
I'd get a hot bath, a cup of tea and a good read.

By JC, At 12:48 AM, November 11, 2009
http://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/5612600005 tweet

By JC, At 12:49 AM, November 11, 2009
http://tcarolinep.blogspot.com/2009/11/giveaway-busy-mom.html blogged.

By JC, At 12:50 AM, November 11, 2009
I would go to the beach with a great book, beach umbrella and enjoy listening to the waves! Great sweepstakes

By Anonymous, At 10:04 AM, November 11, 2009
I'd love a day to myself to do some shopping, get a bite for lunch from my favorite restaurant, then return home to enjoy a good book and some coffee!

By Jenn, At 12:57 PM, November 11, 2009
If I had a day to myself, I would get a massage, facial, haircut, & get my hair dyed! =]

tiffany(at)realsimplesavingmethods(dot)com

By Tiffany, At 9:39 PM, November 11, 2009
If I had a day to myself, I would go window shopping and get some coffee at starbucks.

shopgurl101@gmail.com

By Unknown, At 11:24 PM, November 12, 2009
tweet: http://twitter.com/shopgurl/status/5672071191

By Unknown, At 11:26 PM, November 12, 2009
blogged: http://sweetqt.wordpress.com/2009/11/13/giveaway-busy-mom/

By Unknown, At 11:27 PM, November 12, 2009
I'd eat breakfast at a cafe--french toast and coffee--then drive out to the country to take some photographs of a local farm. Followed by an evening glass of wine.

By Janet, At 12:10 PM, November 13, 2009
If I had a day all to myself I would read in bed until the afternoon and then I would spend some time being creative, either drawing and painting or sewing.
-minniemoocher@gmail.com

By minnie, At 4:19 PM, November 14, 2009
If I had a day to myself, I'd probably sleep in and catch up on bad reality tv. I wish I had more glamorous fantasies.

By Caro, At 10:54 PM, November 14, 2009
I would sleep late, take a long walk enjoying the peace in my neightboorhood. Thanks Pepperidge Farm and BlogHer!

By sara, At 5:20 PM, November 15, 2009
Ahh - a day all to myself!
That would involve sleeping late, a little shopping, a nap, maybe some reading and would be concluded with a long bath!

By Saving Our Way, At 11:19 AM, November 16, 2009
ZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzz!
Yep that is it, nothing more and nothing less.
Pepperidge Farms rules.
Crossing my fingers, good luck to all!

By The Jaded Mom, At 12:54 PM, November 16, 2009
I would sleep all afternoon on a Saturday then get up and stay in my PJs all day. Love Pepperidge Farm. My kids love Goldfish as part of their school lunch. Can't way to try the Hazelnut Petite Treats.

By Loni M, At 9:25 PM, November 16, 2009
I'd craft, read, and eat great snacks all day!

By Laura Stewart, At 9:50 PM, November 16, 2009
A day for me--I don't have extra money right now, so I would probably relax at home, maybe read a book, look through old photos, plot world domination. Then nap again.

By Deb Rox, At 2:29 PM, November 17, 2009
A whole day all to myself!?! Oh my--that calls for good coffee, a good book, a hot scented bath, and a manicure!

By GloJoeSews, At 12:15 PM, November 18, 2009
A day for myself...no pet duties! I would play on computer, Watch TV and read but without interruption.

lkish77123 at gmail dot com

By Linda Kish, At 3:44 PM, November 18, 2009
a day all to myself?? what is that? LOL I think I would sleep ALL day!!

By Hula Hooping Mom, At 6:00 PM, November 18, 2009
I would sleep in, take a long walk, maybe do some shopping, catch-up on emails/phone calls, etc...

By Susan, At 11:04 PM, November 18, 2009
I'd sleep late, eat waffles for breakfast, walk on the beach and read a good book!

By SUEB0B, At 11:14 PM, November 18, 2009
I'd catch up with my girlfriends on the phone all day then get a pedicure, manicure and facial.

By Anonymous, At 7:51 PM, November 19, 2009
If I had a day to myself, I would sleep in... lounge in my pj's... and read all day long!

By April D, At 1:22 AM, November 20, 2009
haha! if I had a day to myself I am afraid i would have no clue what to do! I am a very busy mom. A day alone is a dream.

Lori Jones
ajsahm@gmail.com

By Jones, At 2:51 PM, November 20, 2009
In an ideal world, I would sleep late, spend the day on horseback someplace rural, eat wild fruit when i got hungry, and take a long hot bubble bath when I got home

By Erin from Long Island, At 11:23 PM, November 20, 2009
tweet

http://twitter.com/erunuevo/status/5911784553

By Erin from Long Island, At 11:24 PM, November 20, 2009
Def. spends a little time shopping for myself, ending with a trip to the nail place.

By Evan's Mama, At 5:52 PM, November 21, 2009
Hmmmm, thats a good question. I would love to have some quiet time to just do some card making. A day at the spa would be wonderful too.

By Anonymous, At 12:38 PM, November 22, 2009
A day to myself would include a bath, a manicure, pedicure and lunch with a good book. This is a beautiful fantasy that I keep having.

By Kris, At 7:21 AM, November 23, 2009
I'd spend it at the dog park hanging out with my dog.

By Lisa Nelsen-Woods, At 7:01 PM, November 23, 2009
When I have that much needed down time, I put the teapot on pick up my book, light some candles and take a nice long bath.

heatheranne99(at)hotmail(dot)com

By Kaizen Fashion Project, At 2:16 AM, November 24, 2009
Tweet!
http://twitter.com/heatheranne99/status/6002803057

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By Kaizen Fashion Project, At 2:17 AM, November 24, 2009
Blogged!
http://vintagefabulous.blogspot.com/2009/11/busy-mom.html

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By Kaizen Fashion Project, At 2:19 AM, November 24, 2009
With a day all to myself, I would probably go pick up my mom and spend it with her. It doesn't really matter what we do, but we don't get to hang out by ourselves too often.

By Unknown, At 8:58 AM, November 24, 2009
I would sleep in late. Then i would get up and take a long hat bath with a fresh cup of coffee. Then I would have a big lunch of pizza. Then I would watch some chick flick on tv and read some traashy gossip magazines. For dinner I would indulge and have cake for dinner. Of course, I would be in my jammies all day.

By Carolyn G, At 9:18 AM, November 24, 2009
tweeted http://twitter.com/carogonza/status/6010311027

By Carolyn G, At 9:18 AM, November 24, 2009
blogged http://theartofrandomwillynillyness.blogspot.com/2009/11/blogher-and-pepperidge-farm-petite.html

By Carolyn G, At 9:19 AM, November 24, 2009
I would spend the day reading a good book or two and sleeping in!

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By Unknown, At 10:01 AM, November 24, 2009
A day to myself? No work? No child? I really think I would sit on my butt and watch NCIS all day long. Do what I want when I want!
Thanks,
cjcmommy@gmail.com

By Charlene Canfield, At 12:51 PM, November 24, 2009
I'd take a long bath, sip some wine, and read a book. Hide the cell phone and the remote.

By Jennifer T., At 2:49 PM, November 24, 2009
Turn on my Gospel music and read some good books!
onepilgrim86(at)yahoo.com

By Hope, At 4:07 PM, November 24, 2009
I would love to go get a massage!

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By Deanna, At 11:36 PM, November 24, 2009
Tweeted!

http://twitter.com/calidreamin87/status/6041969905

By Deanna, At 11:37 PM, November 24, 2009
I would first go to the beach with a nice book, then for the afternoon, I would enjoy a massage at the spa along with a mani and pedi. For the evening, go to the gym and take a cardio or yoga class. Come home cook my favorite meal with a nice glass of wine with jazz music in the background. Then watch my favorite episodes of the Golden Girls. :-)

By Unknown, At 8:28 AM, November 25, 2009
One large bottle of Canada Dry Original Club Soda. One lounge chair (with a blanket if it's cool) with a view of Safford Peak. A stack of books, crossword puzzles and my iPod.

HEAVEN

By Ashleigh Burroughs, At 11:21 AM, November 25, 2009
Oh what an amazing luxury that would be! I would get up and head to the beach for a run and then grab a coffee and sit and watch the waves for a bit. Then head home for a long leisurely shower and check my email in peace. I would then go to a couple of shops that I don't normally get to go to and window shop (money is tight). I would then head to a movie (I do enjoy a movie by myself occasionally). Then off to a quiet restaurant to enjoy a solo dinner.

By mb, At 12:22 PM, November 25, 2009
A day to myself would be a rare treat. I'd love to take a relaxing bath and lounge around reading a book.

By Anne, At 7:59 PM, November 26, 2009
I tweeted
http://twitter.com/lunaj1456/status/6099453572

By Anne, At 8:00 PM, November 26, 2009
I tweeted
http://lunaj1456.blogspot.com/2009/11/pepperidge-farm-giveaway.html

By Anne, At 8:26 PM, November 26, 2009
I would read a good book with a drink some wine and get a pedicure.

By Kelsey, At 2:18 PM, November 27, 2009
I would love the peacefulness of a day to myself hppv50@yahoo.com

By Anonymous, At 4:35 PM, November 28, 2009
If I had a day all to myself , I think I would stay in bed and pull the covers over my head .

www.icoulduseadeal.blogspot.com
jtrophy at gmail dot com

By Jeanine p, At 10:00 PM, November 28, 2009
tweeted http://twitter.com/jtrophy/status/6160473712

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By jeanine p, At 10:01 PM, November 28, 2009
mmmmm......... no getting up at 5:30 a.m., no cooking, have breakfast awaiting me, no cleaning, reading one of the books I have started, have lunch awaiting me, getting a massage and pedicure, have dinner awaiting me ............... mmmmm.

By chocolateskeleton, At 8:25 AM, November 29, 2009
A day all to myself would be spent reading, crocheting, and maybe baking something (if I were in the mood). I'd also do some yoga.

By Amy L, At 8:47 AM, November 29, 2009
If i had a day all to mysekkf I would get papmered at a spa and get a long overdew
haircut
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By Unknown, At 3:20 PM, November 29, 2009
If I had day to myself, I would sleep in. Then I'd do yoga, and go for a hike with my dog. I'd take a quick shower, then get a massage. I'd have some amazing (and mostly healthy) food, read a favorite book, and get another massage before heading to bed.

urchiken at gmail dot com

By Wehaf, At 4:46 PM, November 29, 2009
A day to myself would consist of "sweeping" to my heart's content w/o sharing the computer!

By Silvana, At 10:16 AM, November 30, 2009
I would "sweep" all day without sharing the computer!

By Silvana, At 10:17 AM, November 30, 2009
If I had a day all to myself. I would start by cleaning the house. I know this sounds bad; however, I cannot truly relax without tidiness. Next I would work on my scrapbooks that have yet to be started. Finally I would watch an old movie and take a nap.

By Cathy, At 10:22 AM, November 30, 2009
at home doing something creative - on the computer blogging or drawing, reading, painting, etc.

By Unknown, At 10:25 PM, November 28, 2010

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