Valentine's Day is Coming Sooner Than You Think!

Be Ready for that special day

You never know what unique goodies you're going to find in the Promotional Frenzy BNR Treasury!

This coming Monday, January 10th from 4:00 PM - 1:00 AM EST we have some special treats for you!

I got it made a few days early during our thread's Treasury Day and now all you shoppers have 2 1/2 days to go window shopping in some fascinating Etsy shops to pick out something at your liesure in advance of our opening.

I have left the link visible rather than just putting a list of links in my blog as I have done in the past.

The above bowl of anatomical hearts is brought to you by bubblegenius, a bath and body shop with some avante garde products you would never imagine.

Here's the link to the upcoming BNR;

Feel The Love;

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d27d19b36b86d91fe50bc7e/closed-until-monday-400-pm-est-feel-the#4d27ffd0a9fb8eef0569b607

Please click, comment, and take some time looking at all the exciting things offered. Then bring your shopping list on Monday and jump right in. Your sweety will appreciate that you went out of your way to get her something she'll love, or if you are the one to receive a gift this Valentine's day be sure to send your hubby or significant other over there and let them know what you like from these sellers.

If you're a buyer only and don't have an Etsy shop you can play too! Just let us know and if you would like to pick a replacement shop from your favorites that can fill the spot of the person you're buying from.

Last week's jewelry specific BNR went well. Almost all the featured jewelry sellers got bought out and because this was the first of it's kind we didn't see high volume sales like has been typical in most of our BNRs but I believe it's only a matter of time before the buying public gets used to buying higher priced things through BNRs.

We will alternate from week to week; doing a regular BNR with a mix of different categories, and then do a specialty one. There are more categories I want to work on and we will eventually do these more than once to build up a market for each over time.

You never know, this might become the next shopping craze of the future!

An Etsy Brunch

I had the most delicious meal today made almost exclusively from food items I got from various Etsy sellers!

A Tangerine from http://www.etsy.com/shop/CalliopeAZCreations , Chocolate 'N Peanut Butter cookies and  Pretzel Bagel, included as free samples in an order of Original Pretzel Bread Nuggets  from http://www.etsy.com/shop/MissMunchie , and Chocolate Cookie Sandwiches with Espresso Cream Filling  from http://www.etsy.com/shop/MochaLatteDa (which came with a little sample of  Custom Blended Coffee beans).

The pretzel bread (nuggets and bagel) is the perfect texture; slightly crunchy on the outside when heated, and moist and tender insidewith a slight bit of bounce like a good sourdough! It has sea salt sprinkled on the surface giving it a nice salty flavor.

The Chocolate 'N Peanut Butter Cookies have just the right proportions of peanut butter to chocolate. I'm not usually a big fan of peanut butter in cookies, but the way Miss Munchie makes them I just love them! There are peanut butter chips in these like the chocolate chips in regular chocolate chip cookies. I would definitely buy those and if I had not received that sample I probably would never have known they were this good and might not have ever tried them.

The Tangerines came in a medium Priority Flat Rate box and there were 44 of them (I think). They arrived in great condition and still had some leaves and stems attached. They are the most vibrant bright orange color,

  and I found out they would fill 3 plastic grocery store produce bags!

Upon peeling one open I found the flavor to be so much better than the commercially grown ones I bought a few weeks ago at Kroger. Marianne, the shop owner says she doesn't do anything special; just uses regular citrus fertilizer, and gives them lots of water. The Arizona weather and soil conditions must have been just right because the result is no less than luscious!

And, yes folks! They are sweet and juicy (see the juice on the plate above). You will not want to miss these. Get yours before she runs out. You can purchase about 7.5 Lbs. of these beauties in CalliopeAZ's Etsy shop for $20.00 (which includes shipping).  http://www.etsy.com/listing/64086674/arizona-tangerines-hand-picked-straight

"The dogs get very excited when I pick the tangerines" she says. "I usually peel one and share it with them. I used to have one dog that would pick her own, make a hole in the skin and eat the insides."

I'll have to try that with Carmella and see if she likes them too! She probably will  beause she loves honeydew melon and canteloup.

Here are some pictures of the tree they came from. It looks very healthy and vigorous!

Just look at all the foliage and all those clusters of fruit!

The Chocolate Cookie Sandwiches are being gobbled up quickly! They are nice and soft but not chewy, with a somewhat cake-like texture, and the filling is delectible! If you are a die-hard coffee-lover you should order some of these! They'd be great to serve your holiday guests or bring to the office Christmas party, or buy some as a gift for somebody special.

A set of 12 is $10.00 and included with them is a 1 oz. sample of Pumpkin Spice Coffee Beans.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/59699137/chocolate-cookie-sandwiches-with-custom?ref=pr_shop

My laptop is finally back from the shop after having its screen replaced and so Promotional Frenzy will have it's weekly Monday BNR again from 4:00 PM EST - 1:00 AM this coming Monday, December 13th. Check this blog and the thread http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6699630&page=1 for the link as it gets closer to opening time.

You will have the opportunity to purchase the above items and more from great shops on Etsy! Join us for fun and profit and start or complete your holiday shopping while you get your shop featured in place of those you buy from!

Go Here To Enter BNR Treasury!

Candy Cane 'N Spearmint Promotional Frenzy BNR
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d06871babec8eef34ae1134/candy-cane-n-spearmint-promotional?index=0

Yummy Treats; No Tricks! And A Creative Way To Find Great Gifts!

On Halloween seemed the perfect time to blog about this delicious fudge I recently received from a wonderful candy seller; http://NewEnglandCandyCo.etsy.com

It came wrapped in this pretty black and orange ribbon, and when I opened the box there lay three dark, dense, and rich bars of heaven just waiting to be unwrapped and eaten!

I took one out and sliced several pieces off.

The texture is creamy and smooth, and believe me, you won't be disappointed!

She's added some new items since I ordered from her, so be sure to take a look at the other yummies in her store. I'm looking forward to trying her giant peanut butter cups!

Want to know how I found her?

It was through last week's Buy and Replace Treasury; Strawberry Wine 'N Chocolate through the Promotional Fenzy thread on the Etsy forum!

Things are off to a fantastic start with the thread, people are starting to see an increase in sales, and we are preparing a new BNR treasury for tomorrow;

Carmel 'N Chocolate BNR

Opens Monday, November 1st

10:00 AM EST

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4ccdf8d4b84f8eef791c89d8/carmel-n-chocolate-bnr

(Link will be visible at opening!)

Come out, click. comment, and buy in! It's a fun way to start your holiday shopping, and get some promotion for your shop!

Featured:

http://sweetsnthings.etsy.com/

http://dasweetzpot.etsy.com/

http://radiantmind.etsy.com/  

http://brownbagbakery.etsy.com/

http://dyedianadye.etsy.com/

http://keepwarm.etsy.com/

http://giftbearer.etsy.com/

http://unkamensupplies.etsy.com/

http://laurali.etsy.com/

http://araleling.etsy.com/

http://biscottiqueen.etsy.com/

http://galla15whatnots.etsy.com/

http://bijibijoux.etsy.com/

http://bananamoo.etsy.com/

http://newcreationz.etsy.com/

http://jqjewelrydesigns.etsy.com/

There are some things you simply can't resist in these shops! Bookmark the link and join us!



Upcoming Buy and Replace Treasury

 Round 2 : Monday, Oct. 25th - 10AM EST

Strawberry Wine 'N Chocolate

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cc4dacef5d96d911facad31/strawberry-wine-n-chocolate-bnr-round-2

(Link will be visible upon opening!)

All those who were in the last one when it ended will be carried over to this round!

Featured by Promotional Frenzy will be;

http://bagsofblessing.etsy.com/

http://biancadenise.etsy.com/

http://burnabe3.etsy.com/

http://camillescloset.etsy.com/

http://chartechic.etsy.com/

http://claypatties.etsy.com/

http://crochetedbycharlene.etsy.com/

http://doughroses.etsy.com/

http://dragonflyexpression.etsy.com/

http://galla15.etsy.com/

http://giftbearer.etsy.com/

http://janeymay79.etsy.com/

http://jewelryofnote.etsy.com/

http://jodaycraf.etsy.com/

http://missykay625.etsy.com/

http://linsthings.setsy.com/

Here's just a little taste of the treats we've got in store for you!

Mmmmmm......Chocolate........

Meanwhile come join our thread. Feel free to tweet, Stumble, promote one another there anytime you can!

http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?page=1&thread_id=6663721

Latest BNR Treasury; Like Chocolate for the Soul

This BNR Treasury's only been open a few hours and already has 5 sales and counting!
You can buy in for just a $3.00 minimum purchase of anything fron the stores of these 16 featured sellers!

Some of the featured sellers are running special deals for today only so don't miss it!

And you can buy in more than once!

Come click, comment and shop!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cb60d8f740f6d91a9042b89/open-fun-games-bnr-44-sales-total-round?page=6#comments

Update: Closed at 7:00 PM EST

New Treasury will carry over everyone left next week!

Stay tuned!

My supply shop is featured and I haven't been bought out yet, hint, hint... I have some excellent buys everyday! No need for a special day to offer deals!

I've got my eye on these delicious treats by Michellesthisandthat;

Which item are you drooling over?