Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Fairytale Brownies - Review and Valentine Dozen GIVEAWAY

My husband was my first boyfriend and quite the romantic. On any given day, I received more than my fair share of flowers, poems, and candy (any girls out there remember my flower-laden dorm room)?!

My first Valentine's Day with him was, of course, special. I received all of the typical Valentine gifts: roses, candy, and dinner out. :-)

However, before my boyfriend, there was my dad. I remember finding a small treat on my breakfast plate each Valentine's Day. Usually something simple, like conversation hearts or Little Debbie heart cakes, but my dad wanted me and my sisters, his girls, to know he loved them.

Now, I know there are plenty of Valentine boycott'ers out there! But, Valentine's Day doesn't have to be hated! Although you should be showing your love with your favorite people every day, Valentine's Day gives you a special opportunity not to miss telling them!

Ok, so how could you show them?

Roses?


C'mon! You can think harder than that!! I have been blessed with a husband who STILL gets me flowers on and off throughout the year, so I have requested that he not spend money on roses whose prices are hiked up 3x just because it's "the" day.

Ok... how about a big ol' heart filled with cheap, tough chocolates?


Exactly. I don't like cheap, tough chocolate, either.

Ok, ok... I got it! Something fun! Something different!

Something pretty! Something pretty tasty!!

How about ordering some Fairytale Brownies?


Alyssa from Fairytale Brownies generously sent me a Valentine Dozen to review.

Never have I watched so excitedly for the UPS man to arrive!

Unfortunately, UPS man was late on expected package arrival day. So late, that we were heading out the door when my brownies arrived. I was soo anxious to rip into the package, but I wanted to get pictures, and I also wanted time to TASTE each brownie.

So... I looked longingly at the pretty box and had to wait.


As soon as we got back home and the kids were put to bed, I snapped a few pictures and then the deciding-which-flavor-to-start-with-game began!


Even though I didn't realllly want to share once I saw all of those brownies, I told my husband that I would cut each brownie in half, so we could each give our opinion (I'm supposed to be sharing the love, right)?! ;-)

Fairytale's Valentine Dozen contained 12 - 3"x3" gourmet brownies. One of each of their delicious flavors.

Each Fairytale brownie begins with "rich, dark Callebaut Belgian chocolate blended with pure creamery butter and farm fresh eggs. All-natural Fairytale Brownies are certified kosher and free of trans fats, hydrogenated oils, preservatives and artificial colors."

So, how did they taste?? DELICIOUS! The brownies were soft and rich and fudgy. Yummy.

We loved them all, but my favorites were the Raspberry Swirl and Mint Chocolate. Hubby's favorites were the Walnut and Espresso Nib.

Sooo....

What are you going to get that special someone for Valentine's Day?? It's only a few weeks away! I would MUCH rather receive a Valentine Dozen of brownies rather than a dozen roses!!

READY TO BUY IT?!
Check out all of Fairytale Brownies' Valentine Treats! You can order now, but choose a shipping date closer to Valentine's Day.

But, don't forget other occasions! Fairytale Brownies would make a great birthday gift or the perfect thank you! Hey! You can send ME a nice Fairytale thank you for sharing this delicious info with you... lol!

Make your Fairytale Brownies even sweeter by getting FREE SHIPPING on orders of $30 or more. Use code MOMBLOG, expires 2/28/10!


Oh my. Are YOU in for a treat!!

GIVEAWAY ALERT!
Want to WIN IT? Fairytale Brownies is going to send one of you their Valentine Dozen to enjoy and share with someone you love! Thank you, Fairytale!!

To enter, visit Fairytale Brownies and tell me which brownie flavor you can't wait to try!

For additional entries (must do above to qualify for extra entries!),
  • Follow my blog publicly via a feed reader, networked blogs, or subscribe by email (must confirm subscription). Comment and let me know! If you're already a follower/subscriber, comment and let me know! (1 entry)
  • Blog about my giveaway and leave me a link to your post! (1 entry)
  • Enter my giveaway URL into another blog's giveaway McLinky and send me the link so I can see it! (1 entry)
  • Snag my blog button (in the far right column) and leave a comment with the link! (1 entry)
  • Become a fan of Fairytale Brownies on facebook and leave me a link with your facebook user name (1 entry)
Entries accepted until Thursday, January 21, 11:59 PM. Duplicate or unqualified entries will be deleted.

Recommend: YES

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104 comments:

Renee said...

espresso nibs sounds scrumptious

Renee said...

I follow on google.

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Melissa said...

Love your blog Steph and would love to taste those brownies! The raspberry one sounds like a winner to me. :)

Melissa said...

aaannnd I am definitely a follower :)

Denise @ Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boys said...

My favorite is the Raspberry...they were so good and I would love to have more to eat! I had them back in November.

lydia said...

I would pick cream cheese or peanut butter...if I only got to choose two flavors! Thanks for the giveaway!

Sharon said...

ooooooo! I love love love their brownies!!

My favorites are the chocolate ones... that's right I LOVE them all! The Peanut Butter combo sounds delish... the rasberrry... drooling!

Sharon said...

I'm a follower!

Sharon said...

I'm a FB fan too!

(I'm really hoping to win these!)

casey aubut said...

I am a sucker for Mint Chocolate!
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Melissa said...

I would love to try the Espresso Nib flavor, yum!

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casey aubut said...

new follower
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Elsie said...

The cream cheese (swirls) look like fun, and are delicious, I bet!

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Karen said...

Raspberry Swirl Truffle sounds really good.

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Cheryl said...

MMM Mint Chocolate sounds right up my alley!

Cheryl said...

I am a follower.

Cheryl said...

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Cheryl said...

I am a fairytale Brownies Facebook fan.

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janetfaye said...

I would love to try Original flavor.

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jennifer57 said...

The toffe or the peanut butter sound awesome :)

Suburban prep said...

Saw that there is toffee crunch and was a goner. How amazing those would taste.
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Kristie from Kristie's List said...

I can't wait to try Pecan or espresso nib!

kelley wood said...

I would like either the walnuts or pecans! Yummy!

Meredith said...

I want to try the peanut butter brownies.

Anonymous said...

I would like to try the carmel brownies. YUMMY!

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Anonymous said...

I subscribe.

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Anonymous said...

Peanut butter would be my choice - sure enjoy your blog all the recipes and book reviews!!!

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Dee said...

The Peanut Butter ones sound great. There is not a better combination than brownies and PB!

Shooting Stars Mag said...

chocolate chip for sure!!

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phxbne said...

Caramel, anything Caramel

Jamie and Emily said...

Hi Steph! Yum... they all sound great, but I would love to try the cream cheese. =)

Jamie and Emily said...

I am also a follower =)

Jamie and Emily said...

...also added yours to the Money Saving Mom giveaways- http://www.moneysavingmom.com/money_saving_mom/2010/01/giveaways-galore.html

Jamie and Emily said...

and, became a fan on facebook =)

http://www.facebook.com/fairytalebrownies?ref=search&sid=1189839800.1148048582..1#/profile.php?ref=name&id=515919893

victoria99 said...

The toffee brownies are the ones that I'd like to try. YUM!

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Jenn said...

The cream cheese or toffee look delicious! Well they all do but I had to pick :D

PTiru said...

Creamcheese definitely!

PTiru said...

I subscribed by email

Anonymous said...

mint chocolate..would have to check with my dear husband...he might vote for raspberry. :-)

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Sarah G said...

The raspberry swirl truffle brownie sounds amazing!! Terrible for my diet - but, hey, it's Valentine's Day. ;)

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i tweeted as i don't blog http://twitter.com/tigergal01/status/7768065912

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Anonymous said...

i'm a facebook fan

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Sarah G said...

I'm a blog follower.

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E said...

i'm a google friend

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Sarah G said...

I'm a Facebook fan - my name on Facebook is Sarah N. Grosjean.

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Anonymous said...

I would love to try the Toffee Crunch.

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Piper said...

i want to try them all lol especially the pb ones!

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Anonymous said...

I'D PICK PEANUT BUTTER! YUM!

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Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

I'd love the cream cheese.
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Just became a new subscriber.
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Anonymous said...

OMG! The peanut butter sound soooo good & i bet they are too. sweetfazes@aol.com

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I subscribe also! sweetfazes@aol.com

Betty said...

Caramel!! mmmm....

Angie said...

This would be a real toss up between the cream cheese and the white chocolate! both of which I love equally!!

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Katie said...

Caramel sounds awesome!
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Anonymous said...

Peanut butter sounds so good. I love peanut butter!
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Anonymous said...

Just subscribed.
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Anonymous said...

Chocolate chip looks like a winner for me. mdpeoplez39@aim.com

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Krista said...

Lucky you with the romantic husband! And my dad always gave us flowers and other little tokens to let us know that we are loved too. Now it warms my heart to see my husband doing the same thing for our little girls. I know how important it is to them!

About those brownies...YUM! I'd probably have to go with the cream cheese, but what I'm completely drooling over are those truffles!


I already follow ya!

I just became a fan on facebook. I'll email you the link : )

Love this giveaway!

Mel at Adventures of Mel said...

I'm thinking the caramel or cream cheese sound wonderful!

Mel at Adventures of Mel said...

I follow your blog.

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I have your blog button in my sidebar. http://www.realheartprints.com/

Mel at Adventures of Mel said...

I'm a fan of Fairytale Brownies on Facebook (and Twitter).:) Melissa Lockcuff on Facebook and missmalu on Twitter.

megan said...

Definitely the peanut butter!

Rhiannon Bosse said...

White chocolate for sure :) yummy!!!

Rhiannon Bosse said...

oh and I am a follower!! :)

Diane said...

I really love Caramel so that is the flavor i am most interested in trying

Diane said...

I follow via google friend connect

Diane said...

I fanned them on facebook
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jceko77 said...

cream cheese
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Anonymous said...

raspberry swirl sounds delicious...

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Anonymous said...

i'm a subscriber :)

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Chacoy said...

mmmmmmmmmmmm! Cream Cheese sounds yummy;p

Chacoy said...

I follow The Creative Side of me and I subscribe via email:)

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I have The Creative Side of Me button in my button/banner section here:
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Tracy said...

Love the story of your dad. I am sure that is why you ended up with such a thoughtful hubby as well. I feel the same. :-)

The Peanut Butter...all the way! :-)

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I became a FB Fan
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I am now following your blog. :-)
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Elizabeth Turner said...

I want to try their peanut butter - made with dark chocolate!!!

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CastAwayCreation said...

Mmmmmm... Toffee Crunch...

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Wehaf said...

My vote is for peanut butter!

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Bombtastic Belle said...

i'd go for cream cheese, walnut, espresso and choc-chip
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Vanessa said...

I'd try the caramel! Yum!

Unknown said...

I cannot choose! There are so many delicious choices....ok, ok, caramel!

JRG said...

I want to try Rasberry!

silverhartgirl said...

I would love to try the cream cheese

Tegan said...

I would like to try the Cream Cheese brownie!

maxfate said...

I'd love to try the Espresso Nib Brownies!

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maxfate said...

I'm an email subscriber. Thanks!

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tina reynolds said...

I would love the cream cheese or chocolate chip thanks for the chance they look so yummy

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im a facebook fan of fairytale brownies my id is lepaige thanks eaglesforjack@gmail.com

Gina said...

I'd love to try the Peanutbutter ones!

Gina said...

I subscribe with my lyricsmama AT hotmail DOT com account

Gina said...

I follow on networked blogs (facebook.com/ginaturner)

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Trina said...

I couldn't choose between the White Chocolate and the Cream Cheese they both sound yummy.

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kasandria said...

Toffee Crunch!
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