Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Red Envelope Mr. Beer Premium Home Brewery Review & $50 GC Giveaway




If there is one thing I'm famous for in my circle of family and friends, its getting the coolest presents for people. I like to give gifts that are personal and show people that I know something about their personality and what they like. Its makes them feel special and makes me feel like I really accomplished something. One of my favorite online stores for finding unique gifts is Red Envelope. Their beautiful gifts are available for such great prices they turn any occassion into something to celebrate.





We were lucky enough to get to choose one item from the Red Envelope website to review. Since it was right around Father's Day, I let my hubby pick something.  He chose the Mr. Beer Home Brewing Kit.  This is the perfect gift for any beer lover. Going through the process of making it as well as drinking it makes it lots of fun. Plus in todays economy, its a great way to save money. The brewing kit makes 2 full gallons of beer at one time. Its definitely cheaper than buying beer in the store. Plus you're helping the enviroment by reusing the bottles.





The kit comes with detailed directions that are simple to follow. You just need to steralize the container, mix up the ingedients, heat it up, and then let it sit for awhile. The process does take about a month or more and we've only had the kit for about a week. So we haven't gotten taste the beer yet, but I will give everyone I little update when its done to let you know how it turned out. But making the beer is simple and fun and will keep you man occupied for a few hours:)


This is just one example of so many amazing choices at Red Envelope. They have tons of beautiful jewelry, gifts for kids & babies, and  home decor. Many of their items can even be personalized. If you need a gift for someone special, now would be the perfect time to go shopping at Red Envelope. New Age Mama readers are being offered an exclusive discount. Just enter the code 10OFFRED at checkout and  you will receive 10% off your order.

As if that isn't generous enough, Red Envelope has also offered to give one of my readers a $50 Gift Certificate! Please note the promo code does not apply to gift cards or certificates, same-day or international deliveries, or third-party hosted products (e.g. wine, Bose products). The promo code shall be applied at checkout and cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. To enter, please visit Red Envelope and tell me what you would buy if you were the lucky winner. For additional entries you can do any of the following, but you must complete this initial entry first. Any entries that do not follow these guidelines will be deleted.





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This giveaway will end at midnight on 7/19/10 and is open to the US only. The winner will be chosen via a random number generator. Thanks again to Red Envelope for offering this great prize!





***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. I did receive a sample of the product to try in order to write a fair and honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced in any way. ***

490 comments:

Mami2jcn said...

One of the things I'd like to buy are these handprint stockings (just $4.99!).

http://gifts.redenvelope.com/gifts/handprint-stocking-30003552

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Anonymous said...

I would love to buy their aromatherapy wrap & booties!


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CindyWindy2003 said...

I really like the hall gallery frame set, carawling(at)hotmail(Dot)com

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mar said...

A solar gadget charger is what I would buy for my husband if I won!

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MOMFOREVERANDEVER said...

like the hummingbird feeders

bayctygrl said...

I would love the lily pad jewelry stand

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Mommy 2 Bears said...

I like the family keepsake quilt. It is our 3 yr anniversary next week and I think this would be better than leather.

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I subscribed by email to get the update on the beer. I bought this for my husband for Christmas. Never in a million years would I have guessed what a fanatic it turned him into. We now have three kegs at all times and a rotation of different beers. I suggest the coffee beer recipe. It is awesome.

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Anonymous said...

I love the Murano Glass Heart Earrings...so beautiful!

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Rita M said...

I's love the Semiprecious Bracelet - so pretty!

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I would get the semiprecious bracelet
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Kiara said...

I would get the chocolate, vanilla, & red velvet cupcakes.
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Denise S. said...

I like the Family Handprint Frame.

Bobbie Denise Cole said...

I would love to win to buy the aromatherapy booties...

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Tara said...

I would buy lugano candelabra
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thatlittlehouse said...

I'd buy the meanings of friendship earrings

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lgm52 said...

I love the Generations Birthstone Rings Necklace

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Linda Kish said...

My son brews beer so I would get the mr. beer brewing kit.

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Stephanie said...

braided money tree - for good luck!
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Leslie said...

I have my eye on the Cherry Blossoms Candle.

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Lynda Del said...

I would get the sculpted jewelry tree.

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deb c said...

I'd get the Hopside Down Beer Glasses.
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Unknown said...

Would love to have the abc keepsake quilt for my little bug

http://gifts.redenvelope.com/home/quilt-30000844?viewpos=1&trackingpgroup=rbbaq

sweepmom said...

I think I would get the murano heart bracelet.

bayctygrl said...

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Anonymous said...

Ooh I like the Cherry Moon Farms Favorites. Yummy fruit basket! Thanks so much.

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buzzd said...

Cherry Blossoms Candle

Anonymous said...

I would get the family handprint frame

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Sharon Harmon said...

I would buy the beautiful and unique murano glass beads bracelet!
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ShellyH said...

I think I would get the personalized serving platter or the serving dish.

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Anonymous said...

If I was lucky enough to win I would get the Lavender Relaxation Basket for Mom, except I would give it to my friend who just loves lavendar.

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thatlittlehouse said...

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sksweeps said...

I love the hearts that love vase!

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abfantom said...

I would like to get the "mother's eternal love necklace"

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CindyWindy2003 said...

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mogrill said...

I like the Murano glass heart earrings.
Thanks for the chance.
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smilekisses said...

I would get the cultured ruby heart necklace.
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lsfish said...

I would get the women's therapeutic slippers

Anonymous said...

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Lina said...

I might get the white dendrobium orchids

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Nicole C. said...

I would buy the murano glass bead earrings.

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thatlittlehouse said...

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Hollowsins said...

I like the turtle stepping stone
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aledol said...

I would live a mothers ring

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Soggy Cereal Mom said...

I absolutely love Red Envelope! They have the best gifts. I purchased a small pearl and jade bracelet for my baby daughter (about 9 years ago) from them when they just opened their store online. I still have it saved in her baby box. It's gorgeous.

I would probably choose the cubist chip and dip set. I love the modern design!
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Bacallsmom said...

I have bought my husband a couple of pairs of their Murano glass cufflinks, and he loves them. If I win, I will get him another pair as an anniversary gift.
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Rachel H said...

I really like the accordion locket necklace.

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I'd love the vinturi wine aerator.
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Nanci said...

I like the animal wind bells

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ohstac said...

I like the murano glass bead bracelets.

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I would buy the beautiful crystal vase
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Terra Heck said...

I'd probably get the Name A Star Gift Box. Thanks.
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Anonymous said...

i'd get this: deluxe baby keepsake kit

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ohstac said...

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chromiumman said...

i'd get the men's therapeutic slippers

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