Two lucky winners will receive either an International or Indian sampler size spice kit ($18 value each).  Each sample kit contains 10 round spice tins, featuring the incredible variety of spices listed below.  With these flavorful spices you can experience the amazing flavor of international cuisine.  These fresh spices come in neat little tins that are easy to store and pleasing to look at.  Great product with a great package!  Visit SpiceKits Etsy store at http://www.etsy.com/shop/spicekits to view the entire variety of spice kits offered.

International Kit includes the following spices:  Chinese Five Spice (Blend of cinnamon, star anise,fennel seeds, cloves, and black pepper), Garam Masala (Indian blend of green/black cardamom,cinnamon,bay leaves, coriander, cloves, and black pepper), Greek Seasoning (Blend of salt, bell peppers, onion, sesame seeds, parsley, and lemon extract), Herbs d’Provence (Blend of rosemary, thyme, savory, fennel seeds, basil, lavender, and marjoram), Italian Blend (Blend of oregano, basil, rosemary, thyme, sage and marjoram), Taco Seasoning (Blend of chili peppers, salt, garlic, and onion), Cajun Spice (Blend of salt, garlic, paprika, chili powder, sesame seeds, parsley, hickory smoke), Lebanese Zaatar Spice (Blend of green herbs, toasted sesame seeds, salt), Curry Powder (Blend of Tumeric, Coriander, Cumin, Fennel, Allspice, Red Pepper, Black Pepper, Ginger, Mustard, Allspice) and Steak Spice (Blend of Salt, Garlic, Black Pepper, Coriander Seed, Mustard Seed, Dill Seed, Red Pepper).

Indian Kit includes the following spices:  Turmeric, Coriander powder, Coriander seeds, Cumin powder, Cumin seeds, Red chili powder, Black mustard seeds, Green cardamom, Garam masala and Curry powder.

Enter this giveaway by completing the form at the link below.  The winners will be randomly selected at 10pm EST on February 25, 2010, and will be notified via e-mail.  One entry per person.  Shipment to US address only.  Good luck!

https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dDZaQ1hNa0NaVlZBMTNDSFFDZ0g0d2c6MA

If it feels like the father in your family is hard to shop for, throw a Father’s Day party with a monogram theme and tell all your guest to bring dad a monogrammed gift.  Your dad will feel super special with his initials all over.

A monogram theme also works well for a bridal shower, a birthday party or an anniversary. 

Here are some other ideas to get your monogram party started:

• Send invitations with the guest of honor’s monogram.
• Buy a brander with the guest of honor’s initial or monogram and brand steaks and burgers before serving them.
• Serve drinks from a monogrammed pitcher or in monogrammed glasses. 
• Buy disposable napkins with the guest of honor’s first initial imprinted on them. 
• Serve cupcakes with the guest of honor’s initial piped on top or use alphabet shaped cookies to spell out their initials. 

Some great ideas for monogrammed Father’s Day gifts include:  Pilsner, low-balls or martini glasses, beer mugs, flasks, coasters, leather catchalls (for change and keys), money clips, cuff links, key chains, cotton handkerchiefs, toiletry bags, towels, coffee mug, playing cards, polo or button-down shirts, grill tools, guitar picks, gym bags, golf towels, golf balls or golf club links.

*Monogrammed beer pitcher shown above is available at Pottery Barn for $21.50 (including cost of monogramming)
http://www.potterybarn.com/products/p11076/index.cfm?pkey=cbarware