Chocolate and a Movie Giveaway

See's Chocolates

Clearly I'm not a born blogger - at least, not a regular one. My last post was over a year ago. Today, though, I'm back to hold a giveaway! If you like movies and chocolate, this is your shot at getting both free. I have a gift certificate good for a one-pound box of See's candy, redeemable only in stores (not online); and two Regal Entertainment Group Premiere Super Saver Movie Tickets, good at Regal Cinemas, United Artists Theatres, and Edwards Theatres. The movie tickets are unrestricted, good for all movies and showtimes with no expiration date.

• See's Chocolate shop locations
• Regal theatre locations

Enter using the Rafflecopter form below, and check out the Terms and Conditions at the bottom for eligibility and additional information.

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Ooh, Something Shiny!

My new Kindle skin. So pretty! I couldn't resist.

Earlier this week I was browsing for Kindle covers when I ran across a book-themed skin. (Ugh, I hate the word "skin" when used with electronics. It sounds very Silence of the Lambs.) But this one is so pretty! Have you ever found something you never knew existed, much less that you might someday want – badly – and it's just so beautiful you can't stop looking at it? This was one of those. The book design is luscious, and perfect for an electronic library like the Kindle. The maker, GelaSkins, has lots of other nice designs too, but I kept coming back to this one. It was calling to me – it was howling to me. I bought it.

A Good Find Deserves a Giveaway

To celebrate I'd like to give someone a $25 gift code to buy something you find pretty – or comforting, humorous, enjoyable or utilitarian – on Amazon.

To enter, comment below telling me about an impulse purchase you've made and love (or hate), or something else spontaneous you've done. For extra entries, follow Rainy Days on Google Friend Connect or Networked Blogs (lower left sidebar - one entry each) and leave an additional comment for each extra entry.

This giveaway will start on 3/15/11 and end at 11:59 pm Pacific time on 3/28/11. Open to US and Canadian residents 18+. Limit one initial entry per person. I'll pick a winner using random.org and notify you by email, so be sure your email address is either in your profile or in your comment.

Winner Update 3/29/11

Congratulations to mandala, whose comment #142 was randomly selected as the Amazon winner! Thanks to everyone for sharing your impulse purchase experiences – I loved reading about them!

Giveaway: Pillsbury Toaster Strudel

Pillsbury Doughboy prepares to nap near steaming strudel?

I love contests! Here I am with a brand new blog and dying to give something away. Let's start small. How about seven coupons for free Pillsbury Toaster Strudel? They expire on 7/7/11 and each is good for one 6-count box up to $3 in price, for a total $21 value.

To enter, comment below about your favorite snack food. For an extra entry, follow Rainy Days on Google Friend Connect (lower left) and leave a second comment letting me know.

Want some rules? This giveaway will start on 2/23/11 and end at 11:59 pm Pacific time on 2/28/11. You can enter if you're a resident of the US age 18 or older. Odds of winning depend on the number of entries, which is unknown considering this blog has been alive for all of about three days. Limit one initial entry per person. I'll pick a winner using random.org and notify you by email, so be sure your email address is either in your profile or in your comment.

Winner Update 3/1/11

Congratulations to dddiva, who was randomly selected as the Toaster Strudel winner! Thanks to everyone for entering and check back for future giveaways.