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Yesterday I wrote about the over commercialization of Valentine’s Day. Something I feel very strong about. It is not just the holiday of Valentine’s that attempts to trap us into the guilty obligated feeling of needing to celebrate in a specific manner. Christmas, Easter, and so on can also be tossed into this cauldron of “capitalism”. But this is not what I wish to talk about, at least not right now. I did want to wish everyone a very special day. Although my feelings are strong in this area, I am by no means against the act of exhibiting affection and love for those close or dear to you. I am probably one of the biggest romantics there is. And if any of you were worried that Vincent would not receive a proper Valentine’s Day, I can assure you he will. This morning I prepared him an early morning breakfast of all his favorites and have plans for our evening as well.

Today is also the day that I announce the winner of my February giveaway. A combination of Imbolc and Valentines together… I have to say that wish that I could give something away to everyone who enters… and someday I may do just that unexpectedly. But for today I only choose one winner. First let me say that when I choose this person’s name this morning I found it quite fitting that she won. I do not know this person well, yet have enjoyed her blog on several occasions and love her wit. She is not afraid to speak what she feels and thinks and that has always been a quality I adore in people. So without further suspense… the winner is Judith at Merlin's Magical Mistress . She has been buried in snow this last week, living on the eastern seaboard, and just recently got shoveled out to the point where she could leave her home… I hope that this prize will help to brighten her day.

Lastly, I leave you all with warm wishes for a very blessed day, filled with love and warmth from those you love. It is a day where love is celebrated in all forms. Share a little… Happy Valentine’s Day

Last Minute Reminder

Just a quick last minute reminder that my giveaway winner will be choosen this Sunday, February 14th.... If you haven't signed up for a chance to win... you can head on over to the link and all the details can be found there.  Good luck...

The Warmth of Love Giveaway

Yes just as I promised my next giveaway is starting today and will run through February 14th - Valentines Day.  In the beginning my plans were to center the giveaway around "love"... yet as we all know it is difficult if not impossible for me to not allow my thoughts or plans to grow.  I wanted to somehow also incorporate Imbolc within my giveaway as we will celebrate it in just a little over 10 days.  Also as you all know I have been itching for the arrival of spring or at least its subtle pressence since Yule so.... well you all know I don't need to explain it "again".  So on with the explanation what all the things within my bounty. 

The first item is a wonderful numbered print from Illustrated Ink.  I have grown to love her work and when I seen this in her Esty Shop I had to get it.  Of course I have one for myself yet wanted to also share it with all of you. (well at least one of you).  It portrays love in a beautiful sense.  As the artist explains; it represents that love never dies even after death. 

Next is a perfect little flowering pot to start some growth inside.  Along with some seeds of herbs and assorted flowers.  Honestly you may feel that this is just too cute to plant in and decide to use it for something else.  You can not see them yet tucked down into the pot is a nice ample supply of some of the best chocolates I know of.  I can assure you that you will love these.  These are the kind that you simply take one (if you can only eat one) and enjoy each bite.  The white chocolate center is simply wonderful. 

Of course if one is going to be planting they need to have a trusted Priapic wand.  I have fashioned this one of a wonderful piece of Apple wood that I have had for some time.  Atop it sits  a small acorn from my little oak.  I will say that the wand is not finished yet I wanted to have it in the picture . 

Lastly is a small sachet I made, filled with herbs and scents of Imbolc, Myrrh, Violet, and others.  As we all know this giveaway could still grow a bit more before it is all said and done yet this is the general idea of it all.  Now for the guidelines:  They are simple as always yet I though this time I would put a bit of a twist in them.  Just for the fun of it.  See below.

To enter into the giveaway you will need to be a follower of Mother Moons Message.  When leaving your comment to enter, please  tell of your favorite thing about this time of year. 

If any of you would like extra chances to win you can do so in the following ways:

 - Post about the give away on your site.  If you choose to do this, please come back and leave a comment stating you have done so along with the link to the post. 

-  Post the button with a link on your website for the duration of the giveaway.  If you choose to do this, please be sure and post a comment stating you have done so.

-  Each of the extra credit  chances  will give you 2 extra entries.  Yet be aware you will only have to place one comment for each.  I am planning on being organized again and writing up the entries as I get them.  So I will be sure and put an extra entry in for you. 

The Winner will be choosen the morning of February 14th.  Yea I know this is a Sunday yet I wanted to do it on Valentines Day... good luck to all of you. 

Am I Blue.... And The Winner Is.......

I have always loved to give... Not really sure why it thrills me so... Sometimes I even think I can become annoying with the manner in which I give.... My daughter tells me I spoil my grandkids way too much yet I feel like I have scaled way back since they have moved away from me... I grew up in a home where there was very little.  Maybe that is what it is... whatever the case.... it is time to announce the winner of our January True Blue Giveaway... Something I have really enjoyed doing this time.... Being color specific on a giveaway can be very challenging yet it can also be loads of fun.. As I am always up for a good challenge.  I will probably more than likely do a similiar themed giveaway again....

Yet you are not hear to listen to me go on about my ideas and such.  You want to know who the lucky winner is.  I started to do this via a random number generator and thought no... that is just way to impersonal.  I had so many sign up that I somewhat dreaded writing all the entries out.  I was not as prepared as last time when I wrote the names out as they entered.  Yet I gave in and did just that..... I  used one of my extra additions to the box to help out with the selection of the winner. And now for the moment you have all been waiting for..... drumroll please......

I made this little sachet bag to add to the bounty and thought it would be perfect to use for the drawing.  As you can see the winner is Anastasia from Deep Inside My Broom Closet.  Just shoot me an email Anastasia at 11raelin11@gmail.com so I can get your shipping info.  I have the package all together so if I get the info from you quickly I can have this baby in the mail today.  Congrats on the win and I truly hope you enjoy all the goodies.

I will be posting the info on my next giveaway tomorrow.  I can assure you all that you will want to at least take a peek at this as well as enter to win... It will center around Imbolc and Valentines... A treat for all and of course I can promise there will be chocolate... as I have found some that I simply have to put in the box already... Until then have a wonderful Thursday.