What Can I Give You? Giveaway Winners and Fishy Gift
THE GIVEAWAY CONTEST WINNERS HAVE BEEN CHOSEN!
But before I announce the exciting news (not to sound too much like the American Idol results show or anything), I wanted to tell you about a different kind of giveaway–a birthday gift to Momma Fish (mom of the lovely and talented Shellyfish from Musings from the Fishbowl!).
Some of you may be following Shellyfish’s brilliant scheme to fête her mom for her 60th birthday–have a variety of volunteer bloggers send little gifts from around the world, to arrive sporadically for 60 days of birthday gifts! Shelly was overwhelmed by the response of bloggers who wanted to participate (myself included!).
For my little gift, I decided to send (what else?) chocolate. This is a uniquely Canadian bar, made by artisanal chocolate makers in Quebec. I wrapped it. . . .
. . . and miraculously found this perfect card for a Momma Fish!
[Answer in the first photo, up top.] Happy Birthday to Shelly’s mom, and kudos to Shelly for coming up with such a wonderful, generous, creative gift.
And now, on to the giveaways. . . .
Our top two are:
Ruth from Plentiful Plants--you’ve won the layer cake! Please contact me at dietdessertdogsATgmailDOTcom to arrange for delivery of your cake!
And Jes from Cupcake Punk–you’ve won the quart of maple syrup! Please email me as well at dietdessertdogsATgmailDOTcom with your address so I can tell the wonderful people at Coombs Family Farms where to ship the your prize!
Congrats to the two winners! And thanks, everyone, for playing along this time. (And there will be one more giveaway up my sleeve in a month or so, before the cookbook comes out).
New recipes to be posted later today! 
“Mum, we’re happy for the winners and everything, but don’t we at least get a tiny lick of cake for posing with the winners’ names? Oh, why does it have to be chocolate cake??”
Congratulations to the winners!!!
Can’t wait to see your new recipe!!
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What a great idea! That’s great of you to participate.
And congrats to the winners! I did buy a small bottle the other day from my health food store and… oh my God… I didn’t know there was such a difference between my store brand and Coombs. Yum.
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Aww what a cute card.
If I change my name to “Ruth” will you ship ME the layer cake?
No? Oh well, it was worth a try!
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Darn I didn’t win!
That is the most awesome card ever!
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Wow! Thank you!
And I love you’re card personalization skills!
I’m emailing you now.
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congrats to the winners!
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Congratulations to the winners =) Lucky!
That is such a cute card.
Can’t wait for the recipes!!!
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What a neat birthday idea! So cute. It’s stuff like this that makes me adore the blogger community.
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hooray for such a tasty present for Shellyfish’s momma! i’m sending her a goodie early next week! Shelly’s idea = the best!! i love the card, Ricki – it’s adorable & awesome! superw00t!
congrats to both the lucky winners! and i’m looking forward to your recipes as well! deeeeelicious!
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Congratulations, winners! Mommafish is going to be so happy to receive your delicious gift!
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that card is adorable!!! i am also participating in the gift giving! yay!
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Much squealing just ensued! And that card is so darn cute!
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What a great idea- I haven’t come across that yet. Wow are bloggers getting creative and amazingly connected with each other. It is really amazing!
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congrats to the winners! and what an amazing thing to do for shelly’s mom
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Yaayyy–congrats to the winners.
What a thoughtful gift for Momma Fish, Ricki. I love the card.
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what wonderful generosity – and love that photo of the girls with the names – wish I could see them picking the names out of the hat
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Wow what an amazingly thoughtful gift Shelly came up with! How sweet of you to participate.
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Love the gift, the wrap and the card. And the girls are so photogenic. Do you have treats taped to the camera?
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Liz,
It really was fun to be a part of this project!
CCV,
You don’t even have to change your name. . . if I could ship a cake and have it arrive unbroken and fresh, I’d do it anyway!
Alisa,
Maybe next time! But glad you like the card.
Michelle,
I’m with you on that one, for sure.
jessy,
Can’t wait to see what you cook up!
Virginia,
Yay! Looking forward to your contribution!
Johanna,
Well, they didn’t exactly PICK the winners, but they were happy to highlight them!
Andrea,
No, not taped to the camera, but in my pocket. . .and believe me, they are WELL aware of those treats!
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Who can say no to chocolate? The card is adorable!
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You’re so amazing!!! I just had my mum on the phone and she was gushing and gushing about the card and the wrapping paper and of course, the chocolate! That card is so sweet, you reall out did yourself Ricki!
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WOO HOO! Congrats to the very lucky winners!! And YAY for Shelly and her lucky mom! Chocolate is the perfect present, and the card is beyond adorable! I was too late for the party and Shelly had already closed comments on her birthday post when I saw it.
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Thank you soooo much for the chocolate….which I have been slowly indulging in a square at a time…Love the flavour! I have the card next to the computer. Glad you had a pic of the card on your blog. It was a most perfect birthday! Love and kisses, Renee (Mamafish)
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