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Werther’s Share Your Reaction Contest

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Okay party people here’s the scoop. If you’ve got:

1. A love for all things chocolate
2. A desire to win a slew of electronic gadgets
3. A webcam, smartphone or any way to record yourself…

Then you simply MUST check out this contest. From our friends at Werther’s, makers of the BEST CANDY EVER, introducing their new Caramel Chocolates. Created from the finest ingredients and a recipe crafted with European tradition, Werther’s Original Caramel Chocolates are deliciously smooth and creamy – a treasure worthy of being wrapped in gold (and unwrapped from said gold at an alarmingly quick rate).

But what’s in it for you – besides nirvana-like chocolatey goodness? How about a Grand Prize which includes:

– One Sony 8GB bloggie Touch Full HD camcorder
– One Sony 16GB Full HD Camcorder with Projector
– One 16GB Sony Tablet
– One Sony VAIO S Series Notebook
– One Sony BRAVIA TV

There will also be SIXTEEN Weekly Prizes available to be won, each consisting of two Sony 8GB bloggie Touch Full HD camcorders.

Simply grab a bag of the new Caramel Chocolates, record yourself discovering the sweet goodness and share your reaction with everyone else! Visit www.werthersshareyourreaction.ca for more details.

Here I am, sharing both my reaction and the obvious fact that I am *slightly* addicted to chocolate:

Want in on the fun? If you PROMISE to share your own reaction by uploading a quick video of yourself trying the chocolate caramels, Wether’s will send ten (10) of my readers their own product to try out. Interested? E-mail me with your contact deets and we’ll send them your way!

And now off to finish the rest :)

An Allan Candy Halloween!

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Newsflash: I Have a Sweet Tooth.

I’ve always been addicted to candy – even in my late twenties when it was decidedly unfashionable to be seen with the sugary stuff – and certainly now that I’ve got two little boys who know the difference between “dinner” and “treat”… and how eating all of one will lead to enjoyment of the other.

In fact, my fondest “Trick or Treat’ing” memories involve me dumping out all the chocolate and passing it along to my brother, but only after bartering for his pieces of Big Foot, Peach Slices and Gummi Bears. Which I proceeded to stash up my pajama sleeves for a reunion later on, once everyone was in bed.

(I’m bobbing my head from side to side right now, humming the tune “I Want Candy”. True story.)

And it’s safe to say that both my boys have inherited my sweet tooth; they generally push, pull and climb on top of each other when they hear the rustle of a candy bag….

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Bazooka Bubble Gum Blow-Off!

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Keep reading for your chance to win!

Get ready to blow your biggest, most chew-riffic bubble! In honor of the re-launch of the iconic Bazooka Bubble Gum in Canada, Bazooka Candy Brands will be hosting the First Annual Bazooka Bubble Gum Blow-Off at the Eaton Centre at 220 Yonge St. in Toronto, ON. The competition will begin at 1pm on October 9th. Contestants ages 5 to 100, of all skill levels, are invited to come and try to blow the biggest bubble ever. There will be giveaways, music, and much more. Prizes will be awarded to the top bubble blowers.

Who doesn’t remember Bazooka Bubble Gum? I can just feel the thin, papery shell that housed the hard pink rectangle. As a child, would be all thumbs as I attempted to peel apart the packaging; literally salivating with anticipation at sinking my teeth into the sweet, bubblegum treat. I’m so excited that Bazooka Bubble Gum will be part of Ryder’s childhood as well!

Sadly, I can’t blow a decent bubble to save my life, so while I won’t be participating in the Blow-Off, I will be attending to see others give it their best shot! I hope to see you there!

To celebrate the re-launch, Bazooka is offering a super-fun giveaway for Listen to Lena! readers: A chance to win your own personal supply of Bazooka Bubble Gum and a classic Bazooka Bubble Gum T-shirt (kid sized or adult).

To enter, simply leave a comment with your fond memories of Bazooka Bubble Gum!

Blog followers: treat yourself to an extra entry! Remember, you must leave a separate comment announcing your follower status. I’ll draw for a winner at the end of September. Good luck everybody!