This is a compensated review from BlogHer and Arbor Mist

Here’s the thing I don’t get about sparkling wine. Who says it just has to be for a special occasion, like a wedding or New Years Eve? Personally, I think bubbly is good all the time. Whether it is dinner with friends, birthday or even just Thursday night with Grey’s Anatomy on. Whatever.

So when the opportunity came up to created a themed gift basket for a party type event of my choice centered around Arbor Mist Sparkling in the raspberry and peach flavors, I just couldn’t pass it up.

While racking my brain for a great idea, I remembered I had read a guest post from Leah awhile back saying she was thinking about making a “breakup basket” for a friend going through a rough breakup. As 20 and 30 somethings, we are dealing with relationships that may or may not always end up working out. We all know how a breakup can be no matter the terms it ends on. You can only sulk around for so long and then it’s time for your friends to get involved. Then the last thing a girl needs is to be alone when all the drama starts to pass.

And so I created the Breakup Survival Kit / Party!

What better way to brighten a girlfriend’s day than to show up at her place or drag her to yours with this baby. Inside we have all the essentials for a night in with your friends that is just what you need to get out of that post-breakup slump.

- Sparkly things: Arbor Mist Sparkling in Raspberry and Peach flavors (and don’t forget the flutes!) for a cheers to great girlfriends who always stand by you.
- Yummy things: cupcake mix and frosting (funfetti, of course), chocolate and popcorn for baking and snacking while you watch the next thing in this basket
- Hilarious things: seasons one and two of How I Met Your Mother on dvd. If you seen the show, you know exactly why I put this in my basket. It’s legen – wait for it – dary!
- Pampering things: assorted body scrubs, lotions, pedicure kits and nail polish because what girl doesn’t feel good after a fresh coat of polish?
- Dance Party things: an iTunes gift card to pick out some tunes for that epic dance party you will have before the night is through. I thoroughly recommend some Britney, Nsync and Spice Girls. There’s no better time than now to get a little cheesy  with it. Trust.
- Breakup bibles: It’s Called a Breakup Because It’s Broken and an issue of Cosmopolitan because guys might suck but hey, at least you aren’t that girl in the front of the mag that all those embarrassing stories happen to.
- Pretty things: last but not least, I’m tying it up with a pretty black rouched scarf. Ribbon is cool and all but there is nothing like rocking a new accessory that makes you feel amazing when you step out as the fierce.

How can a girl be bummed when she has great company, treats, Barney Stinson and fruity sparkling wine? You can’t. I’m pretty sure it’s illegal.

Now I’m going to share the love and offer one lucky reader a $100 Visa gift card!

To enter, leave me a comment below and tell me something creative you have done to help get a friend over a rough patch (breakup or otherwise) or you may leave a link to your post on your own blog in the comments below. You must also leave you DOB (month/day/year) in your comment to be eligible for this sweepstakes.

The contest will begin at 12/4/2009 at 3:15 p.m. (PST) and will end 12/31/09 at 5:00 p.m. (PST). Make sure that the e-mail address you leave is correct.

Rules:

* No duplicate comments.
* You may receive an additional entry by linking on twitter and leaving a link in the comments.
* You may receive an additional entry by blogging about this contest and leaving a link in the comments.
* This giveaway is open to US residents, aged 21 and older
* Winners will be selected via random draw, and will notified by e-mail.
* You have 48 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected.
* Please see the official rules here: Official rules

Be sure to check out Arbor Mist at their official site, become an Arbor Mist fan on Facebook, take a break at the Refresh Your Fun blog and follow Arbor Mist on Twitter.

Also don’t forget to stop by the review / giveaway roundup page: BlogHer.com special offers page. There are 7 chances for you to win!

This is a compensated review from BlogHer and SmartFood.

Being healthy and happy is my big goal this year. I’m taking part in the 30 Day Challenge and doing the The Shred. So of course, what goes hand in hand with fitness better than eating well? My biggest issues with eating healthy is feeling like I am denying myself of things I really enjoy. I have a hard time with moderation when I dig into chocolate or chips for a snack. I know I can’t be the only one out there who deals with this! Enter SmartFood. Smartfood is the snack for women who want to indulge without feeling guilty. With flavors of popcorn clusters like Honey Multigrain, Cranberry Almond and my favorite, Chocolate Cookie Caramel Pecan, it certainly sounds like you should feel guilty. It’s totally not the case though. SmartFood is made with real popcorn clusters and then they throw in all the good stuff like chocolate and caramel. Trust me, it’s the best combination ever! When you break it down SmartFood has:

• 5 grams of fiber
• excellent source of calcium
• only 2 grams of fat per serving
• 0 grams of trans far per serving
• n0 preservatives
• no artificial coloring or flavors

(That is for the one with chocolate too!) SmartFood is an easy, healthy and best of all yummy, snack for all kinds of women. Whether you are a single girl like myself who is looking for a tasty and healthier alternative to date night movie popcorn or a 9-to-5-er like my mom who can use a quick pick me up snack in the middle of her work day. No matter what kind of life you lead, SmartFood has the right snack for you. Check out the Women’s World Website for more information on SmartFood and other great snacks.

I want to know how you celebrate a girls’ night in and you can win a $100 Visa gift card!

To enter, leave me a comment below and let me know how you celebrate girls’ night in – or you may leave a link to your post on your own blog in the comments below.  The contest will begin at 9:00 a.m. (PST) June 15 and will end 5:00 p.m. (PST) July 15, 2009.  Make sure that the e-mail address you leave is correct. Rules:

• No duplicate comments.
• You may receive an additional entry by linking on twitter and leaving a link in the comments.
• You may receive an additional entry by blogging about this contest and leaving a link in the comments.
• This giveaway is open to US residents, 18 years of age or older
• Winners will be selected via random draw, and will notified by e-mail.
• You have 48 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected.
• Please see the official rules here: Official Rules

Enter here and then visit the BlogHer Special offers page for 7 more chances to win!