Saturday, October 29, 2011

Look at What I Won!

I recently won a cool dog collar from Rachel's Reviews and Giveaways and Chloe's Collars, and I thought I'd show it off.



This is Cricket, modeling her new Retro Rover collar. It's hard to get a good pic of her because she's camera shy, but I think the collar is really cute and it suits her. If you're interested in having a cute, kitschy handmade collar or leash for your dog, check out Chloe's Collar on Etsy!  She has a lot of great ones- I had a hard time choosing mine because I liked so many of them.

Here's a bonus pic of Cricket wearing her headless horseman Halloween costume. We were going to have her sit on the porch with us while we hand out candy, but then I found out that I have to work while Trick or Treat is going on... blah. Maybe next year. She doesn't care much for the costume, but the cats sure do think it's interesting!



 

Giveaway of the Day: Win a $100 GC to ATG Stores at Crazy House

I don't know about you, but with Christmas looming, I'm attempting to win as many gift cards as I can. That's why I was happy to see that Crazy House is giving away a $100 ATG Stores Gift Card! I've never made a purchase from ATG stores before, but they have all kinds of things- furniture, decorations, linens, toys, pet supplies, etc. There's definitely something for everyone, so it looks like a great place to do a bit of Christmas shopping. If you agree, enter this rafflecopter giveaway before 11/15 for your chance to win. Good luck!

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Giveaway of the Day: Win a $150 American Express GC at She Scribes

You could win a $150 American Express gift card at She Scribes just for commenting about your worst online shopping mistakes! With the holidays coming up, an extra $150 would be just what the doctor ordered. This is just one of many great giveaways going on at She Scribes right now- she's really on a roll. Check it out before November 8th for your chance to win!

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Giveaway of the Day: Win a $55 EdenFantasys GC at Table for Five!

Oh, I know, I just can't shut up about EdenFantasys lately- but they have so much stuff I want that I just can't help myself. There is yet another EdenFantasys giveaway going on at Table for Five! You could win a $55 gift card in this Rafflecopter giveaway, but only for a few more days, so hurry! They have a couple of other nice giveaways going on, so check those out as well. And if you haven't done so already, be sure to enter my own EdenFantasys giveaway. Good luck!

Sunday, October 23, 2011

*CLOSED* Spooktacular Giveaway Hop: Win One of These Spooky Books! (US only, 2 winners, ends 10/31)




Hey slackers, welcome to the Spooktacular Giveaway Hop, hosted by I Am A Reader, Not a Writer and The Diary of a Bookworm. This is a huuuge giveaway hop- I'm somewhere around #334 on a list of 425. So, congrats on making it here if you started from the top of the list! You're probably kind of worn out, so I'll get down to business. I'm a big fan of the horror genre, and I've picked a few great (and spooky) reads out of my personal collection to give away to some lucky readers. Each title links to the book's Amazon page, so check that out if you want more info about any of them. If you want to see the many other blogs who are participating in this hop, there is a linky at the bottom of this post.

First, I have a hard cover copy of the Scary Stories Treasury by Alvin Schwartz, illustrated by Stephen Gammell. This very gently used book is appropriate for ages 9 and up, and contains all three of Scwartz's best selling scary story collections. Let me tell you, these stories used to freak me out when I was a kid- I think the warped illustrations had a lot to do with that. None of the stories are too gory or terrifying, but they're definitely creepy.
Next up, I have The Dead That Walk edited by Stephen Jones. This is a collection of short stories about- you guessed it- zombies. There are 24 short stories in the books, and from what I remember, some of them are quite good. Authors include Clive Barker, Stephen King, H.P. Lovecraft, Joe Hill, and Richard Matheson. The book is a gently used paperback copy- it has a few dog eared pages, but that's about it.
I also have this Mass Market Paperback copy of Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane. This one's more mystery than horror, but it's pretty creepy. I liked this book a lot, although I was a bit disappointed by the movie. Lots of twists, turns, thrills, and chills. The front cover on this copy has a few creases and the corners are a bit worn.


  
This is So Close the Hand of Death by J.T. Ellison, and my paperback copy is an uncorrected proof. It's in pretty good shape. To be honest, I don't remember much about this thriller. It's about an FBI agent who is trying to hunt down a serial killer called the Pretender, who likes to imitate famous murderers such as the Boston Strangler, the Zodiac Killer, and Son of Sam. The Chicago Tribune recommends this book for "fans of intelligently written, intricately crafted thrillers."


Blind Spot by Nancy Bush is another thriller that I have no recollection of, but it looks appropriate for this giveaway. According to Publisher's Weekly, Blind Spot is "an eerie suspense novel woven with a compelling romance... the terrifying denouement will have readers riveted." This copy is a gently used mass market paperback.


Do all of those other books sound super tame to you? Maybe you'd like Haunted by Chuck Palahniuk. This is a novel made up of 23 "horrifying, hilarious, and stomach-churning stories." I must stress that this is not a book for the faint of heart or the easily offended.  One of these stories, "Guts," managed to gross me out pretty badly, and that's not an easy task. According to popular legend, loads of people passed out when Palahniuk read it aloud during a book tour. Nevertheless, I liked this book more than most other Palahniuk's novels. It has a neat glow in the dark cover, too! This copy is a gently used paperback

 So, here's how this is gonna work. I will be picking two random winners at the end of this giveaway, and each winner will receive one of these six books. You will receive your first choice, unless you are the second winner and the first winner chose the book you wanted. In that case, you will receive your second choice. This giveaway is open only to US Residents ages 18+.  I will email the winner- either add luckyjd2k@gmail.com to your address book or make sure to check your spam folder after the giveaway ends so that you don't miss out!  

Mandatory Entry
Simply comment on this post and tell me which books (of the six I listed) you would like to win! What are your top two picks? Please leave your email address in this entry so that I will be able to contact you if you win. This entry must be completed in order for you to be eligible to win!

Optional Bonus Entries
Each of these options is worth one bonus entry. You don't have to complete any of them, but if you do it will increase your chances of winning. You must leave a separate comment for each one that you choose to complete!
  1. Follow me publicly via GFC, and leave a comment letting me know that you do. The GFC widget is near the top of my right sidebar- if it isn't showing up, refresh the page.
  2. Follow me on Twitter @giveawaysetc, and leave a comment with your twitter name.
  3. "Like" the Slacker's Paradise Facebook page, and leave a comment with your Facebook name (first name and last initial would be fine).
  4. Be my friend on Facebook, and leave a comment with your Facebook name.
  5. Be my friend on Goodreads, and leave a comment with your Goodreads name.

Only US residents ages 18+ are eligible to win. Only one person per household may enter. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. I reserve the right to delete comments that do not comply with the rules. This giveaway ends at 11:59 PM EST on Oct. 31, 2011. Winners will be chosen via random.org, and notified by email by November 2nd. Winners must respond to the email within 48 hours, or I will choose a new winner. Winner will be required to give me his or her name and shipping information, and I will personally mail out the prizes. I cannot be held responsible for typographical errors in shipping information, or for items lost in the mail. This giveaway is not sponsored by or affiliated with Facebook or Twitter. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law.





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Saturday, October 22, 2011

Nice Facebook Contest for Dog Owners


Hey fellow dog owners, do you ever walk your dog at night and worry about safety? If so, then you might be interested in this contest. If you post a pic of your dog and a fun fact about them on Petflect Saftey Products' facebook page, you could win a Petflect Safety System. The system includes a relfective leash, reflective collar, and a light weight fluorescent vest. The picture that gets the most likes by 4PM on Oct. 25th wins! And if you don't have a dog, you could always go check out the cute doggie pics and "like" your favorite (hint: I'm Jay Dee on facebook and I would definitely appreciate any likes you could send my way). I wasn't paid for this post or anything, just wanted to share.

Giveaway of the Day: Win a $150 Visa Gift Card at Colie's Kitchen

Who wouldn't want a $150 Visa Card? I know I could certainly use it, which is why I'm entering to win one at Colie's Kitchen. The giveaway is open until December 17th, so there's plenty of time to get your enties in. Colie says she has lots of giveaways lined up for this holiday season, so keep an eye on her blog!

Friday, October 21, 2011

Giveaways of the Day: In Honor of the Tatas Event

Makobi Scribe and Boobies, Babies, & a Blog are presenting the In Honor of the Tatas Giveaway Hop to promote breast cancer awareness! This event started today, October 21st, and will end on October 24th. Each of the 85 participating blogs is offering a prize or prize pack worth at least $50. There are lots of great prizes up for grabs- here are a few that I'd like to win.

  • At Boobies, Babies, & a Blog you can enter to win an awareness bracelet, cupcake kit, $25 to Fantasy Jewelry Box, and $55 to EdenFantasys. 
  • Mother of Pearl it Is is giving away a pink Owie pillow, an Avon Pampering Pack, a Partylite candle set, and a $25 Walmart online gift card.
  • Jewelry for Change is giving away a pretty pair of Pink Chendelier earrings from Jewelry Bar.
  • Practical Frugality has a World Deluxe Membership to Ancestry.com up for grabs (Valued at $299)
  • You could win a $55 EdenFantasys gift card at The Ethertons
Those are only a few of the many great giveaways in this event- hurry and get your entries in!

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Giveaway of the Day: Win $50 to RedEnvelope from Sweeps4Bloggers

Have you heard of redenvelope.com? They have all sorts of great gifts for men, women, and kids. With the holidays coming up, winning $50 to spend there would be awesome. That's why I was happy to see this giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers. I entered several redenvelope giveaways last year, but I didn't win any... maybe I'll have better luck this year! I've seen several things on there that I'd like to get for my fiance or my dad. If you'd like to win too, head over and enter before November 10- there are lots of bonus entry options!

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

What's Your Favorite Scary Movie?

Nothing gets me into the Halloween spirit like a good old fashioned horror movie. When I was a teenager, I must have watched just about every singe one available at the local Blockbuster. Remember when you had to actually go to a video store to rent a movie? Man, I feel old. Anyway, here are some of my favorites- if you find yourself jonesing for a fright, check one out.


He'll Always Be Zachary to Me
 1. Hocus Pocus: Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy star as sister witches in this 1993 Halloween comedy. I loved this one as a kid, and I still watch it once in a while. I was about to write a little about the plot and whatnot, but now I'm distracted because I just saw on IMDB that the cat/boy who I always thought was named Zachary Binx is actually Thackery Binx. What!? I couldn't believe it, so I went to Google and typed "Zachary Thackery Binx." The first result was a facebook page dedicated to this very issue. At least I'm not alone- 192 other people firmly believed that his name was Zachary. Ok, now back to the topic at hand. I recommend Hocus Pocus if you want a family friendly Halloween movie that's more funny than scary and/or you'd like to see Bette do a killer rendition of "I Put a Spell on You." Hocus Pocus is going to be on ABC family several times during the next few weeks, if you're interested in seeing it.

Groovy.
 2. The Evil Dead: A young and dashing Bruce Campbell stars as Ash in this early '80s cult classic. Here's a tip for all you campers: if you just happen to find a copy of the Necronomicon (complete with a recorded translation) laying around in your cabin, you should probably just leave it alone. Ash and his friends just had to play the tape and things didn't exactly pan out well for them, what with the demon possession and everything.  In spite of its low budget, Evil Dead delivers. It's gory, creepy, and pretty original as well. I also love the sequel/remake, Evil Dead II- in fact, I think I might prefer it. Evil Dead II mixes some humor in with the terror, and Ash is much more of a badass in II than he was in the original. I think I'll be viewing both of them this Halloween- luckily for me, the original is available on Netflix watch instant, and I'm pretty sure I have a copy of II around here somewhere.



They're coming to get you, Barbara!
 3. Night of the Living Dead: I know that zombies are kinda played out these days, but I still have a soft spot for the undead. George Romero directed this groundbreaking black and white horror film in 1968, and it's pretty much a must-see for any horror fan. Sure, Barbara's histrionics can get annoying, but NOTLD is still a thoroughly creepy movie. And that denouement? Dark! Romero usually likes to throw a little bit of social commentary into his films, which I enjoy. The next two films in the series, Dawn of the Dead and Day of the Dead are both definitely worth watching as well. The more recent ones... not so much. NOTLD is available to watch instantly on Netflix, and I recommend it to any fan of the genre.



Watch your heads.
 4. Sleepy Hollow: You know the story: Ichabod Crane is sent to the town of  Sleepy Hollow to investigate some decapitations, there is a headless horseman running amok, et cetera. What really makes this movie a must-watch for me is the atmosphere and the acting. Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci, Christopher Walken with some sick pointy teeth.... what's not to like? While it isn't exactly the most terrifying movie ever, Sleepy Hollow is pretty spooky and perfect to watch while cuddled up with your special someone on Halloween.






Silencio...
5. Mulholland Drive: I wanted to put a David Lynch movie on the list because he's one of my favorite directors, and I'm going with this one because I think it's a little more accessible than some of his other films. Plus, it has a scene in it that freaks me out every single time. It involves a dumpster, and if you've seen this one before I bet you know what I'm talking about. I recommend Mulholland Drive for people who like weird, unconventional movies that take some analysis to figure out. If you liked Inception, you might like this. This isn't your typical horror movie- it's more of a mystery, I suppose. Although it isn't terribly scary, it fills me with a sense of dread at points. For example, the performance of Llorando at Club Silencio- what a great scene. If you watch Mulholland Drive and enjoy it, try some of Lynch's other films. Lost Highway, Inland Empire, and Blue Velvet are my other faves.


Well, those are my fave five. What do you plan on watching this Halloween? Any must-see horror flicks I should know about?

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Giveaway of the Day: Win $100 or $50 to Karen Kane at Susan's Disney Family

I confess- I hadn't even heard of Karen Kane until a few days ago, when I started seeing some Karen Kane giveaways. Now I know that Karen Kane has some very nice, classy looking clothing. Some of it is even in my size! Unfortunately, I'm too poor to buy any of it for myself... which is why I'm trying to win a $100 or $50 gift card over at Susan's Disney Family. If you'd like to win too, enter this rafflecopter giveaway before 11/17. Good luck!

Monday, October 17, 2011

Giveaway of the Day: Win a Wii and More at the Penny Hoarder

The Penny Hoarder is giving away a Nintendo Wii + Mario Kart game, a $25 Amazon gift card, and a $10 Best Buy gift card. What a great giveaway! Even if you aren't into video games, or you already have a wii, this would make a fantastic Christmas present for someone. This Rafflecopter giveaway is open to everyone, and ends on Oct. 31. Check it out!

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Giveaway of the Day: Win a $30 GC to Yandy.com at Bella So Savvy


Would you like to get a sexy Halloween costume? How about some new lingerie? Yandy.com has plenty of both, and there's a giveaway at Bella So Savvy for a $30 gift card. I've bought a few things from Yandy in the past, and I was pretty pleased with them. They have a huge selection of lingerie in many different styles, and their prices are good. Very large plus sized section, too! If you're interested, get your entries in before 9pm EST on 10/21. US only. Good luck!

Slackin' Sunday 10/16

Ahh, finally, my day off. Time to be thoroughly unproductive.




"If you can do a half-assed job of anything, you're a one-eyed man in a kingdom of the blind."
-Kurt Vonnegut (from Player Piano)

Giveaway of the Day: Win a Halloween Costume from Petsmart at She Scribes

I want to get a halloween costume for my dog. I know that probably sounds a little, uh, nutty to some of you. But, the thing is, she loves kids and I'm sure she'd love to sit on the porch with us while we hand out candy... and having a costume would just make it more fun! That's why I was happy to see this sweet giveaway at She Scribes. The prize is one costume for a cat or dog from Petsmart. They have some really cute ones, and the prices are pretty good! I'm tempted to buy a couple of hats to humiliate my cats with right now, since they're only $3.91. So, if you're a dorky pet lover like me, head over to She Scribes and enter this giveaway- it ends at 11:59 PM EST on Oct. 18. US only.

Saturday, October 15, 2011

Giveaway(s) of the day: The Literary Giveaway Blog Hop

If you're a book lover like me, you won't want to miss the Literary Giveaway Blog Hop hosted by Leeswamme's blog. I love book giveaway hops, but most of them feature tons of romance, paranormal, young adult, or some combination thereof. Nothing wrong with that, but those particular genres aren't very appealing to me. I generally prefer books with a little more substance. That's why I was excited to see that this hop is fluff-free. No brooding were-boys, no finely sculpted vampires- we're talking real literature. Sound good to you? Hurry up and check it out, because these 53 giveaways will only be open until the 19th!

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Giveaway of the Day: $25 EdenFantasys GC from Gee Spot Reviews

I've decided that I need to be more active about blogging, so I'm starting up a new feature- Giveaway of the Day. Each day, I'll post about a new giveaway that I think deserves a bit of attention. Now, knowing me and my aversion to effort, this might turn into more of a bi-weekly thing... but I'll try to do it every day. Promise.

Anyway, my first Giveaway of the Day is a $25 Gift Code to Edenfantasys from Gee Spot Reviews. You know about EdenFantasys.com, right? If not, check out my review. They have all kinds of great adult items, and there are plenty of things you could get for $25 or less. So, if you'd like a chance to win something fun for yourself, head on over and enter- it's a rafflecopter giveaway, so entering is a breeze.


I'll be hosting my own EdenFantasys giveaway later this month, so stay tuned!

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Saturday, October 1, 2011

*CLOSED* Giveaway: Leather Woofwerks Dog Collar, size 20"-24" (Ends 10/29)

I've really been neglecting my blog lately, and I feel kinda bad about that. I've decided to remedy the situation by hosting a giveaway for this beautiful dog collar.


Nice, eh? I won this great collar during a twitter party a few weeks ago, but unfortunately, it is a bit too big for my dog and I don't have any friends who own a large dog. That's what I get for neglecting to measure my dog's neck before trying to win a collar!

Before I get to the giveaway details, let me tell you a bit about this collar. First of all, please note that it will only fit dogs with 20 to 24 inch necks. So, get out your measuring tape before you enter! The collar is made by Woofwerks, who specialize in lovely hand-crafted leather dog collars and leashes. They also offer accessories, such as bowls and food storage bins. This particular collar is called the Tucker, and it sells for $44.95. To quote the Woofwerks website,  "the clean lines of the "Tucker" are a real stand-out that will grace any dog's neck. Hand-crafted in vegetable tanned English bridle leather, these smart collars are an inch wide with a half inch wide contrasting overlay. They sport a one inch "D" ring at the throat and a half inch "D" ring at back for quick lead attachment." The collar is lined with garment grade leather, and was hand-crafted in the USA.

Although the collar is too large for my dog to wear, I can tell by handling it that it is very high quality. It looks beautiful, feels like it would be comfortable for the dog to wear, and seems like it would be very durable. It's also in perfect condition- I merely took it out of the bag to admire it, didn't even try to put it on my pup because I could tell it would be too big for her. In case you can't tell, I'm pretty sad that we can't use this- it's sooo much nicer than the plain nylon collar my dog has now. But, my pain could be your gain!

Prize: One Woofwerks "Tucker" collar in size 20"-24"
Please note that since this collar is coming directly from me, not the company, this is the only size available. Sorry!

Rules:
-Open to US Residents Only
-Winner will be chosen by random.org
-Winner will notified by email and must respond within 48 hours, or else a new winner will be chosen.
-Please leave a comment for each entry!
-See my Official Rules page for more details

Mandatory Entry: Tell me about the dog that you would like to win this great collar for. Please include your email address with this entry! This entry must be completed before any extra entries will count.

Extra Entries- Not required, but increase your chances of winning. Please leave a separate comment for each!
  • Follow me on twitter @giveawaysetc , and comment with your username.
  • Follow me via GFC (right sidebar) and leave a comment letting me know that you do. If the GFC widget isn't showing up, try hitting refresh a few times.
  • "Like" Woofwerks on facebook, and comment with your facebook name (first name and last initial is fine).
  • Tweet about this giveaway and leave a comment with a link to your tweet. You may tweet once per day for an extra entry each day. You can use this tweet if you want: Enter to #win a leather @Woofwerks dog collar! http://bit.ly/omI8M0 #giveaway ends 10/29 


The giveaway will end at 11:59 EST on 10/29. The winner will be chosen using random.org, and notified by email. I will mail the prize out in a timely manner, but cannot absolutely guarantee that it won't get lost in the mail.

Disclosure: I am not affiliated with the Woofwerks company and I did not receive any payment or products in exchange for this post.