HERSHEY’S® BOO BLVD. @Ascending1 #Giveaway #Winners Announcement – 20 Winners!

Happy Halloween Butterflies, as always it's all treats and NO tricks for my butterflies! All the above winners for the HERSHEY’S® BOO BLVD. - Throwing the Perfect Halloween Bash! + Treats #Giveaway have been notified, should any winners not respond within 72 hours, we will re-draw, so I'll be sure to keep everyone posted if new winners need to be drawn. (Just a reminder entries that did not comply with rules and instructions were deleted, so please be sure to follow all giveaway instructions very carefully, particularly the main entry, if that is one is wrong, all the other entries will have to be deleted.)

Congrats to our winners! Some Sweet Candy Surprises are headed your way!

So Butterfly, what are YOU going as this year for Halloween?

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HERSHEY’S® BOO BLVD. - Throwing the Perfect Halloween Bash! + Treats #Giveaway

Long time readers know that Halloween is my favorite holiday, and horror movies have always been my favorite movie genre! The first movie I got to see sans parents was a horror movie. I love to look back on pictures of me in Halloween Costumes starting from when I was little, they are usually such a great indicator of what was popular at the time.

After a certain age my family decided to stop letting us 'trick or treat' and our family and extended family would get together and throw a Halloween Party mostly at home, or sometimes at a rented space depending on how many people were joining in on the fun that year. I still think House Parties are more fun and certainly a whole lot safer.

We still hold the same traditions now, instead of allowing the kids to go door-to-door our families still get together and hold a big family party mostly geared toward the little kids, and then we'll take the older kids to the movies the next day. We can't resist a costume party, and even the adults still like to dress up!

And we definitely like to exchange Halloween cards, Check out this card display below, I used it to get ideas:

I love creative cards any season, but they are especially fun during Halloween. Isn't that FrankenVampire on the top left totally sweet? I love how even the most innocent things can become creepy during Halloween, take the cat for example:

OK in all fairness Black cats have always been associated with Witches and Halloween! (Little known Ascending Butterfly trivia, I once owned a Black Cat, which I named Ebony - I know Creative right? LOL Someday when I tackle Mount Closet I'll dig out pictures of me with that cat and post them as a Wordless Wednesday. Perhaps I should post a picture of my closet, it's certainly the scariest thing I've ever seen!)

And of course what is Halloween without a Jack-O-Lantern?

Whose idea was it to creepify pumpkins anway? 

Getting everything organized for the bash is half the battle won, it's such a shame it all only comes out once a year!

Something about these Ghosts say 'cute' not scary!

I've always loved Hello Kitty and don't ever remember seeing a 'Halloween Kitty' version of HK especially on a mug!

These would be perfect to fill up with treats as a fun surprise for any visits with teachers or your doctors office reception staff!

Above: Check out these fun treat cups already pre-assembled with a mock licorice stick straw!

Above: When I saw this, I had to have it! An Owl Pumpkin! Brilliant! (And a bit of Italian thrown in for fun, I would like to visit Italy! so I should start practicing! Hmm, I wonder how you say BOO in Italian?)

Above: Did anyone else want to wait it out with Linus for a 'Great Pumpkin' sighting? I did!

Above: Did the peanuts gang open my scary closet? Something about Lucy is different? ;)

Above: That one is addressed to YOU! Happy Halloween Butterflies! Feeling Festive yet?

All month long HERSHEY’S is hosting HERSHEY'S BOO BLVD where you can check for new blogs (this post by yours truly will be featured there!) , crafts, recipes and videos through October 31st! In fact each of the blogs by the bloggers featured are hosting giveaways too, so be sure to visit them all and double your luck!

I'm not even sure how they knew because no one asked us, but they sent me my favorite treat of all, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups. It's a bit eerie that they somehow knew that one is my favorite, I'm almost sure I've never posted that anywhere! (See you got 2 unknown facts about me in one post, I feel so exposed!)

These were probably devoured by 'team butterfly' in seconds!

Snack Size does mean it's OK to have 2 or maybe 4 right?

As you know, here at Ascending Butterfly Halloween is always all treats and absolutely NO tricks! I had to make sure some extra goodies were involved in this deal for my butterflies, and HERSHEY'S not only stepped up to the plate with hosting a giveaway, they are offering treats to 20, yes that's right TWENTY Ascending Butterfly Followers! SUH WEET!

I like keeping it simple, so the first entry in rafflecopter is super simple, and how much extra credit you want to do beyond that is always up to you!

And don't forget our monthly 'Featured Handbag in the Spotlight' is back with a Nicole Miller Designer Handbag Giveaway ($295), it ends on 10/31 so be sure to get in your entry if you haven't done so already!

WIN IT!

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FTC Disclosure: I am participating in the HERSHEY’S BOO BLVD. campaign via Mom Bloggers Club. This post was sponsored by HERSHEY’S. All opinions expressed are 100% my own.

Wordless Wednesday - Welcome Darlings!

Happy Wordless Wednesday Butterflies!

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Snack Rut? How does Chocolate and Truffles strike you?

I have had a life long love of travel, and each trip I have had the fortune of taking be it for business or pleasure always has a special memory that is unique to that particular trip. For me it's not about coming back with a ton of dust catchers that get stored away to never see the light of day. I take tons of pictures, visit places on and off the beaten path, and enjoy experiences, sometimes it's the arts, sometimes it's culinary, sometimes it's just being still like at a tropical beach at sunset.

I'm a music lover and somehow am always thinking music and soundtracks to moments in my life. They say smells take us back to a time and place, pictures can do that, tastes can do that and so can music. Everytime I hear Tony Bennett's - (I Left My Heart) In San Francisco, my mind races right back to my very first trip to the city by the bay!

I was there for a convention but everytime I travel I make it a point to factor in some 'ME' time. Time to just let my feet and my mind wander. And one of my favorite 'me' time moments was a visit to Ghiardelli Square. Where I got my first introduction to a brand who had actually relocated there in 1895. Ghirardelli square is where the flagship Ghirardelli Chocolate Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop is located. And the place where I got my first introduction to the brand and their delectable chocolate. I got to try some there, and bought some that I tore into sitting outside where a local band was playing. I picked up several CD's from that band, and each time I hear them I am brought back to that moment. It is a cherished memory for me. And while much like Tony Bennett's song I fear that I may have really left my heart in San Francisco, air travel is expensive, and I don't get out there nearly as much as I'd like, but the closest I can come to an escape is putting on my CD's that I bought at the square and enjoying some Ghirardelli Chocolate at home.

Ghirardelli Milk and Truffle Stand Up Bag

While I love most of the stuff I have tried from Ghirardelli throughout the years, I keep going back for their signature squares. My absolute favorite being their Dark Chocolate Raspberry. They are rich and satisfying, a decadent escape indeed and also always take me back to sitting on the square and enjoying my find!

So when given the opportunity to try the Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate with Truffle Filling SQUARES^TM, I definitely jumped at the chance. Chocolate AND Truffles? Um, YES Please.

Many moons ago, when financial firms still existed I worked in a firm that had a truffle shop in the lobby. A truffle shop that made each truffle by hand, I was obsessed with that shop, and haven't ever really had a truffle that compared. Ghirardelli's Milk & Truffle Squares were definitely a sensory delight from 'square one' (really no pun intended, well maybe a little), they took me back to two very pleasant memories, my visit to San Francisco's Ghirardelli Square, and my favorite New York City Truffle Shop all in one bite!

Ghirardelli Milk and Truffle Squares

It also somewhat got me out of my Ghirardelli snack rut because each time I reach for the squares when I'm shopping I end up with the Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Raspberry Stand up Bag which had been becoming a bit of a snack obsession for me until the Milk Chocolate with Truffle filling came along! In my eyes, I'm not really cheating on my favorite snack, since I'm just hanging out with a different variation.....

If you are stuck in a Snack Rut, let Ghirardelli wake up your taste buds! You can get social with Ghirardelli on Facebook and of course, don't forget to tell them you saw them featured here on Ascending Butterfly! (Who knows, maybe you can sway them to return with a fun reader giveaway!)

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FTC Disclosure: I received the product for this review for free, courtesy of Ghirardelli and SheSpeaks. However, all opinions are 100% my own. I am disclosing this information in accordance with the Federal Trade Commisions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Our full Giveaway Rules and Disclosure Policy can be found HERE.

Chocolate Thursday!

Got Back Late from an M&M's Event, Holiday Buying Guide will resume tomorrow! And a real event recap with photos will be posted for next week's (Not So) Wordless Wednesday! Happy Thursday Butterflies!

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It's been a Social Butterfly Thursday!

It's been a social butterfly Thursday! My day started at the Disney Store checking out all things Toys, hot holiday toys, great story time, and a fun photo opp with Mickey & Minnie! Pictures and more to follow!

Then I attended the 3 Musketeers Like Up NYC event at the W Hotel where I sipped on Chocolate Martini's and caught up with my favorite NYC bloggers!

I just realized when I got back, I hadn't yet posted for today! :)

Our monthly book club returned this week with a fun dual giveaway, if you haven't yet entered, click HERE. Our 2011 Holidays Buying Guide will launch very SOON!

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Happy Sweetest Day Butterflies!

Image Courtesy of Funscrape Graphics

What is Sweetest Day?

Sweetest Day observance originated in Cleveland in 1922. It is observed on the 3rd Saturday in the month of October. Herbert Birch Kingston, philanthropist and candy company employee wanted to bring happiness into the lives of orphans, shut-ins and others who were forgotten. With the help of friends, he began to distribute candy and small gifts to the underprivileged.

The First Sweetest Day

On the first Sweetest Day, movie star Ann Pennington presented 2,200 Cleveland newspaper boys with boxes of candy to express gratitude for their service to the public. Theda Bara (Another popular movie star), distributed 10,000 boxes of candy to people in Cleveland hospitals and also gave candy to all who came to watch her film in a local theater.

While still a primarily regional observance celebrated in the Great Lakes region and the Northeast, Sweetest Day is gradually spreading to other areas of the country. People tend to take the Sweetest Day tradition with them when they move. Ohio is the top state for Sweetest Day sales, followed by Michigan and Illinois. Texas, California and Florida are among the top 10 states in sales. 

Over the years, Sweetest Day has evolved into a time to express romantic love and also to show appreciation to friends. (Feel Free to send me chocolate, or maybe cheesecake!)

Who are you spending your sweetest day with?

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{CLOSED} Perfect Pairing Lindt Chocolate Giveaway! Ends 04/07

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This giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks so much to our wonderful sponsor Lindt! We look forward to working with you again! The winner is CLC408!

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Ascending Butterfly's 'It's MY Birthday, but You Get the Gifts' Giveaways, brought to you by:

Well my butterflies, my big day is coming up on Monday, and we are in the middle of the 'it's MY birthday, But You get the gifts' annual promotion! We started with Novica where I shared some great prezzies (including cute and meaningful bling), and now we are moving to treats!

As you know I celebrate my birthday for a full month, and delectable delights are a big part of the fun! I am definitely a chocolate lover, and a big believer in the saying that you should never trust someone who hates chocolate or puppies (unless of course, it's not that they hate either one, but are allergic).

Besides Milk, Do you know what else pairs quite nicely with chocolate?

If you answered 'Wine' then you and your palate are definitely a friend of mine!

Lindt Excellence Bars



70% Cocoa



Even though this is 70% Cocoa chocolate, there is no 'bitter' taste, it's a very smooth chocolate flavor!

About:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Aroma: Citrus, Vanilla, Fresh Leaves

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Taste: Smooth and Creamy Dark Chocolate that is neither bitter nor overpowering. Bright Floral Flavor with Fruit and Vanilla Notes.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Pairing Suggestions: Sweet Fruit Flavors and pronounced Vanilla found in Merlot compliment the Vanilla in the 70% bar quite nicely!

A Touch of Sea Salt Dark

For those of you who like savory with their sweet, then this bar is definitely for you!

About:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Aroma: Cocoa, Brown Sugar, ocean salt

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Taste: The delicate, sweet Cocoa flavor is intensified by the bite of Fleur de Sel Sea Salt. Delightfully sharp with notes of cocoa and honey.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Pairing Suggestions: The rich berry notes in a Cabernet Franc Ice Wine are a perfect accompaniment to the Touch of Sea Salt Bar.

My Take:

These bars were both super good! And don't be shy about the pairings, you can try the dark chocolate with a crisp white and it's a nice surprise for your palate. I would also go bold, because I did try this, take the Touch of Sea Salt bar, and pair it with a great Tequila! It makes for an incredible combo!

How about discovering your own Perfect Pairing? You can with the awesome new contest from Lindt called 'Discover Your Perfect Pairing'.  You can enter for a chance to win a luxurious trip to the California Wine Country, or instantly win one of over 100 prizes! How cool is that?

You didn't think I'd forget about you right? Who loves you butterfly? This is one of those times I truly wish I could pull an oprah winfrey on you and say 'you get Chocolate, you get Chocolate, you are all getting Chocolate!' I can't do that unfortunately, but you can try winning some here!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - WIN IT! - Ascending Butterfly and our friends at Lindt Chocolate have a very special surprise for 1 lucky winner! 1 winner will receive the same bars I tried! You can slip one in that special someone's Easter Basket and still keep one for yourself!

Don't you just ♥ Lindt Chocolate? I know I do!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - How to Win: (1) You must be a PUBLIC follower of Ascending Butterfly to be eligible for this and all giveaways. Indicate in your entry that you follow (if your 'comment name/user id' differs from your profile id, please let me know what name you follow under) and (2)MANDATORY entry- Visit Lindt Excellence and link us another bar you'd like to try! Do NOT Post the Name/URL to the bars reviewed or your entry will be disqualified. (3) You must also leave your email address somewhere in your comment. (You can format it this way for security, example: ascendingbutterfly AT mail host DOT com). (If your email is clearly visible in your profile, you can just say so, that's OK!) Please follow the easy 1, 2, 3 steps to winning (or in this case, the A,B,C’s of winning!) This giveaway is open to USA residents who are 18 years of age or older. No PO Boxes.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Please follow directions or you will be disqualified! All comments are moderated, they may not appear on the site right away (comments like "I want this" or "I want to win" will not be entered). You have from Thursday, March 31, 2011 until Thursday, April 07, 2011 at 03:00 PM (EST) to comment and be entered for a chance to win. You will have 48 hours to confirm if we do not hear from you we will be forced to move on to an alternate. (We only notify winners DIRECTLY via email, so if your profile or your comment does not have an email your entry will not be processed)

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Pillsbury Sweet Moments Desserts and Prize Pack Giveaway!

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This giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks so much to our wonderful sponsor Pillsbury! We look forward to working with you again! The winner has been notified and upon confirmation, follower name will be posted both here and on our homepage. Remember: There are great giveaways active on the upper right hand side of the page Where it reads “Today’s Butterfly! Win Here’!

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Today a freak rainstorm has been knocking out my access to both my internet connection and my television reception! It's been a stress filled week, and the week is still quite young!

I don't know about you, but the occasional stress pick me up, especially on 'one of those days' is a must, and I can't think of a better 'pick me up' than chocolate!

OK, in all fairness I probably don't need an excuse to eat chocolate, and few would accuse me of skipping dessert, LOL :)

But every now and again when the day starts swirling around me, I become painfully aware of the need for some 'me' time, a moment to make the day just stop.

And today I did just that!

I will admit another guilty pleasure of mine is a midnight snack when I'm writing, I like to work when the world is half asleep. Or at least when my world is half asleep.

You will notice in my posts or on twitter, I sometimes mention I'm still wide awake working and would someone send snacks, we'll I'm super happy to report that someone heard my bat signal. Someone very cute and round who has a giggle that I can imitate spot on. Yes, you guessed it, PILLSBURY - straight from the Doughboy himself to my kitchen. Well, it might not have been that simple, OK, there was a middle man, I'll admit it! It was more like straight from Pillsbury to My Blog Spark, and My Blog Spark to me!

This post would have been up sooner, but my three nearest supermarkets didn't have it yet, and I just recently found it available at a Supermarket a little out of the way from my normal buying trip. But I will report the minor inconvenience was SO worth it!

Not so long ago I reviewed some delightful Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes (I won't mention any names here, but you can check my archives if you are curious), and they did have me spoiled, I thought I couldn't possbily fall for another. Until now, that is. I might just have a new lava cake love in my life. It's Pillsbury Sweet Moments Molten Lava Brownie!


I haven't tried all of them yet, but I wanted to let you know that Pillsbury Sweet Moments come in two varieties, Bite-Size Brownies, which are layered with either rich caramel or fudge and chocolaty coating; and the Molten Lava Cakes. I can't yet speak for the bites, but I'm so glad I opted for the Molten Lava Cakes instead, since they need to be warmed in the microwave, I knew I would be more prone to take a moment for me. To really enjoy it and savor it. With the bites, I'm quite sure I would have worked at my desk while eating them, and not have had the same 'Me Time' Experience!

"They are single-serve bowls of chocolate nirvana that come in rich caramel or fudge. Each are covered in decadent chocolate or creamy caramel and topped with a chocolate drizzle." ~Ascending Butterfly

And as someone who loves stationery and crafting, I have to take a moment to tell you how this was packaged. It was sent in round mini nesting boxes that contained pampering bath products in addition to the coupon for my Pillsbury sweet moment. Yes, I have already re-purposed the cute boxes. And absolutely enjoyed the 'chocolate' scented bath time treats. I know most of us are lucky to squeeze in a shower before running out the door, but a scented bath is always an amazing way to get centered!

To say that I rate these highly is probably an understatement, the cakes are sweet and sinful, and the chocolate scented bath treats in their lovely packaging was just icing on the cake of my 'Me Moment' Perfection.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - WIN IT! - Ascending Butterfly and our friends at Pillsbury would like to provide 1 Ascending Butterfly Follower with a Pillsbury Sweet Moments desserts and Prize Pack! Can't wait to find out if you won and you have to have it NOW, (I can't blame you) you can get a coupon for $1.50 and you can also send a coupon to a friend on their site, click HERE (but don't forget to come back and enter, because you can only get the bath treats in this prize pack!)

Don't you just ♥ Pillsbury? (and the Doughboy!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - How to Win: (1) You must be a PUBLIC follower of Ascending Butterfly to be eligible for this and all giveaways. Indicate in your entry that you follow (if your 'comment name/user id' differs from your profile id, please let me know what name you follow under) and (2) Share what time of day you could use a quick pick-me-up with new Pillsbury Sweet Moments? (3) You must also leave your email address somewhere in your comment. (You can format it this way for security, example: ascendingbutterfly AT mail host DOT com). (If your email is clearly visible in your profile, you can just say so, that's OK!) Please follow the easy 1, 2, 3 steps to winning (or in this case, the A,B,C’s of winning!) This giveaway is open to USA residents who are 18 years of age or older. No PO Boxes.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Please follow directions or you will be disqualified! All comments are moderated, they may not appear on the site right away (comments like "I want this" or "I want to win" will not be entered). You have from Tuesday, October 12, 2010 until Monday, October 18, 2010 at 03:00 PM (EST) to comment and be entered for a chance to win. You will have 48 hours to confirm if we do not hear from you we will be forced to move on to an alternate. (We only notify winners DIRECTLY via email, so if your profile or your comment does not have an email your entry will not be processed)

EXTRA CREDIT:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Blog about this giveaway, linking to this giveaway post. Leave the URL in a comment.

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Ok to RT Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ  #ascendingbutterfly + @pillsburytreats #win the #Pillsbury Sweet Moments Prize Pack #Giveaway! http://tinyurl.com/273qzd4

(Leave a comment with the tweet’s url so you can get a valid entry (click on the time your tweet was sent to get the direct URL and then copy and paste it here). You can Tweet TWICE per DAY. If you Tweet more than that, that entry will be disqualified.)

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FTC Disclosure Info for this Giveaway: This is not a paid insertion. This is a non-compensated post and all opinions regarding Pillsbury Sweet Moments are my own experiences. I was provided a prize pack and product coupon to facilitate my review and to facilitate the giveaway from My Blog Spark on behalf of Pillsbury. The sponsor is fulfilling directly to prize winner(s), this in no way influenced my opinion of the product or the film. Once a winner is selected and their information has been forwarded to the sponsor, the responsibility of prize fulfillment rests with the sponsor. And by the way, I really do love chocolate and molten lava cakes, YUM! :-)

Celebrate National Singles Week with our 1800Flowers.com $40 Gift Card Giveaway!

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This giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks so much to our wonderful sponsor 1800flowers.com! We look forward to working with you again! The winner is 'lfhpueblo', congrats! Remember: There are great giveaways active on the upper right hand side of the page Where it reads “Today’s Butterfly! Win Here’!

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Did you know this week was National Singles Week? There were a few great 'flower' moments that may have slipped under the radar including:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - National Singles Week (9/19-9/25)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Wife Appreciation Day (9/19)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Love Note Day (9/24)

Did you send or receive flowers yet? Me and my single friends like to have a girls night out during National Singles Week (Vegas Anyone?) But that doesn't mean that a beautiful bouquet doesn't still make me blush!

What better bouquet to receive than one that is aptly named 'All About You', check it out:

Isn't it pretty?

Not into flowers or allergic and still want a piece of the action, try chocolate! or Better Still, Chocolate Covered Cherries! Fannie May® Chocolate Covered Cherries from 1-800flowers.com, they aren't just flowers you know!

Doesn't this make you want to reach into your screen and pluck one from the box?

Not a cherry lover you say? Then how about cookies? Not sure what her favorite cookie is? Then try an assortment pack, 1-800flowers.com has a Cheryl &Co.® Classic All Occasion Gift Tower that includes a delicious 4-box tower of sweets including classic cookies and brownies galore – and more!

These are definitely not like any other cookie, these cookies are baked fresh daily  and frosted by hand with their  famous buttercream frosting and individually wrapped to seal in the freshness!

And last but certainly not least, the item I reviewed, Junior's Triple Chocolate Cheesecake! This double layer dessert marries velvety Junior’s® cheesecake with rich chocolate ganache, then it’s topped with Junior’s creamy homemade chocolate mousse and coated in chocolate ganache and tasty chocolate chips. 3lbs of pure chocolate heaven. And it's Kosher!

I am definitely going to re-order this one! The mousse in this cake was light as air, and it's super rich, filling and so satisfying, so don't serve with your eyes, cut your portion a little smaller with this one, trust me!

I am off to sneak another little piece of this cake, so I'll leave you to the fun part!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - WIN IT! - Ascending Butterfly and our friends at 1-800flowers.com would like to provide 1 Ascending Butterfly Follower with $40 of buying power on 1-800flowers.com (Don't you just ♥ 1-800flowers?)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - How to Win: (1) You must be a PUBLIC follower of Ascending Butterfly to be eligible for this and all giveaways. Indicate in your entry that you follow (if your 'comment name/user id' differs from your profile id, please let me know what name you follow under) and (2) Visit 1-800flowers.com and pick something other than the review items above you would use your gift code for and leave the LINK to that item in your comment entry! Remember you can link to anything, it doesn’t have to just be flowers! (3) You must also leave your email address somewhere in your comment. (You can format it this way for security, example: ascendingbutterfly AT mail host DOT com). (If your email is clearly visible in your profile, you can just say so, that's OK!) Please follow the easy 1, 2, 3 steps to winning (or in this case, the A,B,C’s of winning!) This giveaway is open to USA residents who are 18 years of age or older. No PO Boxes.

Please follow directions or you will be disqualified! All comments are moderated, they may not appear on the site right away (comments like "I want this" or "I want to win" will not be entered). You have from Saturday, September 25, 2010 until Monday, October 04, 2010 at 03:00 PM (EST) to comment and be entered for a chance to win. You will have 48 hours to confirm if we do not hear from you we will be forced to move on to an alternate. (We only notify winners DIRECTLY via email, so if your profile or your comment does not have an email your entry will not be processed)

EXTRA CREDIT:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Blog about this giveaway, linking to this giveaway post. Leave the URL in a comment

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Grab our Button and put it on your Blog. Leave the URL where we can see it in a comment (if you already have our button, just let us know, you will still get extra credit!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow me @Tracy_Iglesias on Twitter (this is ascendingbutterfly’s editor) and give me your twitter ID in a comment

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Tweet This:

Pls RT Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ #ascendingbutterfly + @1800flowers $40 Gift Card #Giveaway - http://tinyurl.com/23uo5s5

(Leave a comment with the tweet’s url so you can get a valid entry (click on the time your tweet was sent to get the direct URL and then copy and paste it here). You can Tweet TWICE per DAY. If you Tweet more than that, that entry will be disqualified.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow @1800flowers on Twitter

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Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Enter another active giveaway on Ascending Butterfly and earn extra credit, leave a comment letting me know which giveaway you entered.

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NOTE: Twitter followers: please remember you must also follow Ascending Butterfly using Google friends connect on the upper right hand side of the page for your entries to be processed. And remember if your profile does not have an email and you don't leave your email in your entry, we will not accept your entry. Make sure your entry or your profile have your email address!

Just a helpful Reminder: How to Follow Using Google Friends Connect:

Please look to the upper right hand side, where the follower pictures are. (Note the number of followers before you start this process)

1) press the follow button - the google pop up wizard will open, this is not an ad and your pop up blocker will not block it

2) tick the option that reads 'follow this blog publicly' once that button is selected, hit follow again - it should now read 'you are now following'

3) if the follower count went up you know you did it succesfully, if your profile has a picture, that picture will be the first one on the left side. If your profile doesn't have one, it should still be searchable on the members list. (Remember, following a blog, does NOT subscribe you to receive emails, you have to subscribe separately to do that, you will not receive emails for following)

Are you getting the dreaded 'Your Entry Can't Be Processed' message when leaving an entry or comment? Before hitting enter, highlight your comment and COPY it. If you get that message after hitting enter and your comment is still there, just ignore the message and hit enter again, then you will get a screen with a captcha code, enter the captcha code, then submit and VOILA. If after you hit the submit button the first time, you get the dreaded message and the comment 'disappeared' no worries, that's why I asked you to copy it in the first step. Paste it back in and submit again. This has worked for me when comment boxes have glitched on me, and I hope it helps you too!

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FTC Disclosure Info for this Giveaway: This is not a paid insertion. This is a non-compensated post and all opinions regarding the products are expressly my own experiences. I was provided product to facilitate my review and the sponsor is also fulfilling product to prize winner(s), this in no way influenced my opinion of my experiences with this product. Once a winner is selected and their information has been forwarded to the sponsor, the responsibility of prize fulfillment rests with the sponsor.