And the winner of the Sun Jar Giveaway is -

Laura Jacobson!

Congratulations Laura!  You're the winner of EventSpiration and Convenient Gadgets & Gifts Sun Jar Giveaway!  I hope you enjoy your new Sun Jar!

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Mother's Day Giveaway - Win a Sun Jar!

I've been telling you all it was going to happen, and it finally has.  EventSpiration has teamed up with Convenient Gadgets and Gifts to host a Mother's Day Giveaway.  One lucky person is going to Win a Sun Jar!

Yesterday, I posted my review of the Sun Jar.  You can read it here if you missed it.   Now here's your chance to win one for yourself.  Simply follow the steps below and you'll be entered in the drawing.  The contest is open until 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, May 13th (Mother's Day).  The winner will be chosen by random drawing through Rafflecopter and announced on this blog before 8:00pm Eastern Standard Time on Mother's Day evening.

Here are the directions to enter.  NOTE:  Please don't start doing these things until you've read through all the directions.  Use the Rafflecopter form below to enter the contest.  There are different ways to enter, and you can earn additional points/entries for taking the extra steps.

1. Mandatory Entry:  Leave a comment on this blog post.  Any comment.  Just say hi, tell me which post of mine you liked, tell me about your own blog.  I'll even come visit your blog if you leave me a link.  (1 entry point awarded).

For extra points/entries, you can do the following if you wish.  These are completely OPTIONAL and are just ways to get extra points/entries in the contest:

1. "Like" EventSpiration's FaceBook page. (5 entry points awarded)
2. "Like" Convenient Gadgets & Gift's Facebook page (5 entry points awarded)
3. If you have a Twitter account, you can send out one "Tweet" a day about the contest, directing people to this page to enter.  (10 entry points awarded)
4. Follow me on Twitter.  (10 entry points awarded)

*Update-May 2, 2012*  As much as I hate to have to even post this, I've already found people who are trying to cheat.  If you are going to put your name in for the extra points/entries, you must complete the steps required.  I am able to tell if you take the 10 entries for following me on Twitter, but never follow me, or take the 10 entries for tweeting about the contest but never do, etc.  Please everyone, let's be adults.  I really don't want to have to babysit this contest, if you're going to take the points/extra entries then complete the steps.  If I can't verify that you've complete the steps your name will be deleted.  It's not fair for someone to get 31 entries who did absolutely nothing when there are people who are really out there helping me to promote this contest.  Thank you to those of you who are following the steps and adding extra entries by helping me to promote this contest.  I appreciate it so much!

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.  Best of luck to everyone!

Mother's Day Gift Idea - Sun Jar

Is your mom the sunshine of your life?  Why not give her a little piece of the sun in Convenient Gadgets and Gifts Sun Jar for Mother's Day this year?

Mother's Day is rapidly approaching.  Don't wait until the last minute to buy mom a gift this year!  Yes, it is the thought that counts, but show mom that you put a little more thought into her gift this Mother's Day, rather than stopping on the side of the road to purchase a bunch of overpriced flowers on your way to see her.

The Sun Jar is a large mason jar, made of frosted glass with a traditional clamp lid.  It works with a rechargeable battery, a solar cell and LED lights.  Inside the jar, are two switches, one to charge the battery, and the auto on/off switch.  The Sun Jar works by soaking up sunlight during the day.  When it gets dark, the Sun Jar automatically switches on and gives off a beautiful, warm glow.  The Sun Jar also has a waterproof seal, so you can leave it outside all the time if you wish, without the weather harming it.  These are so much better than candles for outside use on your deck or patio.  Candles burn down and need replacing frequently, and can be affected by wind and weather.  Sun Jars stay lit no matter what.

The literature inside the box said The Sun Jar should stay lit approximately 5 hours after letting it charge in direct sunlight.  I tried my Sun Jar out last night and it stayed lit from 8:45pm until the sun rose this morning when it switched off - way more than 5 hours!

Not only would this make a wonderful gift for mom, they would be the perfect addition to a shabby chic or rustic wedding.  I've seen so many pictures of mason jars with candles inside, lining outdoor pathways, or gathered together on tables. Sun Jars would eliminate the need to keep checking on the candles - and prevent the fire hazards presented by candles. (Many historical venues won't even allow candles.)  Sun Jars would also make beautiful centerpieces and table accents.  Visit Convenient Gadgets & Gifts' website for more information about the Sun Jar and other great Mother's Day gift ideas.

Disclosure:  I received the Sun Jar at no cost for this review.