Monday, April 4, 2011

Mother's Day Extravaganza! Illinois Nut & Candy Review & Giveaway




I love nuts. They are the perfect anytime snack. They aren't as fattening as junk food in between meals. They are a healthier alternative to things like potato chips. And they are also make a great gifts that almost anyone will enjoy. If the same company also offers a wide variety of dried fruits and delicious chocolate, its even better.  If you are a nut lover like my family, than you will definitely love the great selection of quality nuts and treats available at Illinois Nut & Candy.






For our review, we decided on the pistachios. The nuts are roasted to perfection with just the right amount of salt. The shells were easy to break up and not one in the whole bag couldn't be opened. I don't think I've ever had that happen with pistachios. They are really some of the best nuts I've tried to date. You definitely won't be able to eat just one.  A pound of these gourmet pistachios is available for only $9.98.You can also find walnuts, almonds, cashews and more. Get them salted, raw, or chocolate covered.





In addition to their nuts, Illinois Nut & Candy also have an amazing selection of fine gourmet chocolates. Any mom would be thrilled to get a box of their truffles this mother's day. They also have candy apples, popcorn, English toffee, and even gourmet dog treats. If you are planning a big event, check out their party plates. If you are thinking about getting a gift for that special woman in your life, now would be the perfect time. New Age Mama readers are being offered an exclusive discount. Just enter the promotional code newagemama  during step two of your online checkout to receive 10% off your order. And for even more great gift ideas from Illinois Nut, be sure to check out Rita's review over at One2Try.



One very lucky winner is going to receive a pound of pistachios to try for themselves . To enter, just visit Illinois Nut & Candyand tell me something you would love to try. 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. Also be sure to head over to One2Try and enter Rita's giveaway!

1) Subscribe to my blog by email
2) Follow my blog on friend connect
3) Blog about this giveaway with a link to New Age Mama  Illinois Nut & Candy(5 Entries)
4) Follow me on twitter and tweet this giveaway using the button at the top of this post (Daily)
5) Become my friend on face book  or a fan of New Age Mama on Face Book (one entry each)
6) Grab my main button and tell me where I can find it
7) Follow New Age Mama on Network Blog
8) Follow my author blog on friend connect, twitter, or  face book (one entry each)
9) Post this giveaway on any sweepstakes site, Mr Linky, or other networking website-leave the link where I can find it (1 entry each)
10) Enter Rita's Illinois Nut Giveaway at One2Try
11) Become a fan of Illinois Nut & Candy of Face Book
12) Follow Illinois Nut & Candy on twitter
13) Follow Illinois Nut & Candy on you tube
14) Subscribe to the Illinois Nut & Candy newsletter

This giveaway will end at midnight on  4/18/11 and is open to the continental US only. The winner will be chosen via a random number generator. Thanks again to Illinois Nut & Candy 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.  Please note that I  am not responsible for the delivery of this prize and can not be held accountable if, for any reason, is it not received. Furthermore, I am in no way liable for any injuries that may result from the use or misuse of this product. ***

333 comments:

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I'd like to try the English Toffee. Mmmm
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Thank you so much for the wonderful review, we love that you're absolutely nuts for Illinois Nut & Candy's wide variety of nuts. Best of luck to all of your readers in the contest and Happy Mother's Day
David Levine, Illinois Nut & Candy

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The honey roasted almonds and cashews look tasty.

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I'd love to try the English Toffee...looks so good!!
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SueZH said...

Oh Boy! Dark chocolate Almons would be healthy, wouldn't they? Yum

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Lagean Ellis said...

I want to try their roasted almonds... and so much more.

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