Black Friday here we come...

BLACK FRIDAY... the biggest shopping day of the year! But why support the "big guys?" Why not support the "handmade revolution" this year. We'll even help you do it...

The Out Of The Box Sampler is holding our first annual Black Friday Cyber Weekend sale. You'll find the best deals without even leaving your house. You can shop in your PJ's with a big ole' cup of hot chocolate keeping you cozy, right there where you sit.

You'll find BOGO free deals, 50% off, free shipping and so much more waiting for you...and...you don't even have to get up early to get them.

Our sales start November 27th at midnight (EST) and end November 30th (EST) at midnight. You'll have all weekend to nab those deals.

So mark the date and be sure to click HERE for a sneak peek of the shoppes that will be joining in all the fun. Each shoppes sale information will be posted when the clock strikes midnight on Nov. 27th.

You'll also be able to visit Etsy and the OOTBS TEAM (out of the box sampler) members to find some more goodies for your shopping basket. All you have to do is type OOTBS TEAM into the search box on etsy to find all our team members products.

Here's a few finds to get you started...

Teton Cocoa Company

AJ Sweet Soap

Crowsnest Primitive Shoppe

Lip Smackin Creations

Are you feeling Cozy?

I just recently purchased a pattern on Etsy to make adorable "coffee cup cozies" as Christmas gifts. I found these on etsy a few months ago and thought they would make adorable gifts for all my friends who can't live without their latte's.

If you not the sewing type or not feeling so crafty this year, then check out some of these different styles of cozies that are all ready for you to purchase...

Corset's

Sweater's


Leopard Print's

Double's as a Bracelet

Portable with Keychain attached

Twilight Delights...

In honor of the "New Moon" movie opening tonight at midnight(in certain theaters) I thought I'd share a few finds from the Vampire world with you. I found all these cool items at a new shop called The Bubbling Cauldron!

So it doesn't matter if you "Team Edward" or "Team Jacob", you'll still want to have your skin in simply irresistible condition incase one of them shows up on your doorstep to sweep you away! These items will definitely do the trick...

So I've got my ticket to the movie. Did you get your's yet? Then I guess I'll see you there!

It's All Funktional...

I'm was just cruising thru Etsy today looking for some great handmade gifts I could give this holiday season. When I stumbled upon Funktional Spas shoppe. What really caught my eye was the "Men's Holiday Gift Combo."

It's so rare to find items like this in a men's type scent. I don't know about you, but I love to snuggle up to my hubby when he's wearing an a great smelling cologne. This gift box is perfectly priced at just $15.00!

If you looking for something more girly, check out the Holiday Tin ~ Lip Gloss and Perfume Set,

or the Holiday Relax & Be Fine Combo. They would be perfect for teacher gifts, co-workers or your favorite niece. They also retail for just $15.00.

Whoever's on your list this holiday season, I'm sure would love to get the gift of pampering themselves in goodness from Funktional Spa.

Sugar Chills Giveaway...

GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED...CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNER...HOTSNOTTY2

THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO ENTERED!

If Face Slimes, Skin Sludges, Hair Goops, Foot Gunks and Body Dusts are what you crave, then Sugar Chills will be your rave!

They are your all natural bodycare shop. They use essential oils with all natural ingredients to create a "gentle, effective, and fun way to care for your face, hair and skin." Who doesn't want the best when choosing products to pamper yourself with.

I stumbled upon their shop a few months ago when I was looking for contributors for the Out Of The Box Sampler. They sent in their cocoa face slime. I nabbed a sample for myself and just loved it.

Well, now you may be the lucky winner to try out, not one, but a two pack sampler of their face slimes. And, you get to choose which ones you'd like. They are available in...

Healing Oatmeal

Herbal Detox

Balancing Almond

or Cleansing Clay.

Here's how to enter to win...

Go check out Sugar Chills etsy shoppe, then come back here and comment on a gunky, gooey, goop you might like to try besides the face slime. That will get you one entry. If you'd like another entry, you can follow them on twitter Here.

So it's that simple. Winner will be choosen on Friday. Good luck!

Snowman Tin & Tarts Giveaway...

GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED...CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNER...BECCA ANN

THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO ENTERED!

This was supposed to be "Blog Giveaway Week" here at the Out Of The Box Sampler and now you know why I'm a little behind in my posting. But let's get another giveaway started right now...

This one comes to you from Ugly Duckling Designs.

They offer richly scented, handpoured, candles, tarts and primitive designs on their website. You will love this giveaway!

This is the cutest snowman. He stands approximately 12 inches tall and is pretty round (as snowmen should be). Each of his sections open up as a place you can hide some goodies in. And that's just what their offering you...

Some richly scented, deliciously scrumptious smelling tarts to fill your snowman, in 3 different scents. Here's the best part...you get to pick what scents you'd like them to make your tarts in!! I love that! There's nothing worse then winning some candle giveaway and hating the scent you received. Not this time.

We're going to make this one simple to win. Here's what you need to do...

Visit Ugly Duckling Designs and pick 3 different scents from their scentlist. Then come back here and leave a comment with your 3 scent choices and your email address so we can contact you if your the winner. That is mandatory to enter this giveaway.

However, if you'd like extra entries, you can do any of the following that are worth one extra entry each. Then come back here and post a comment so we'll know what you've done.

Follow Ugly Duckling Designs BLOG

Follow Ugly Duckling Designs on TWITTER

Follow Ugly Duckling Designs Facebook Fanpage

And last of all, signup for Ugly Duckling Designs Newsletter

Be sure to mark the date, December 1st, for the Out Of The Box Sampler's Holiday boxes. They go on sale that day and would be the perfect gift to give someone you love or care about. Ugly Duckling Designs will be in the boxes too!

PS. A little birdie told me that Ugly Duckling Designs will be giving away another snowman on their blog too, so you'll have 2 chances to win!

Had a good cup lately?

GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED...CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNER...SHERRY OF DISCRIMINATING DIVA

THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO ENTERED!

I'm a little late posting this giveaway today. I planned to have it up in the morning, but you know how life can get in the way of a good agenda! My motto is "better late then never!" So here goes...

This is going to be blog week giveaway here at the Out Of The Box Sampler so keep checking back each day to see what's up for grabs next.

Don't you just love a good cup of tea? I love to have mine when all the kids have gone to bed for the night and I can just unwind on the sofa or in front of my computer with a steaming hot cup of my favorite blend.

At SBS Teas you'll find the best teas, coffee's and cocoa to be found anywhere. Barb is the owner, and she's just the sweetest person to deal with. SBS Teas has been participating in the Out Of The Box Sampler several times a year for a very long time now. They tend to spoil our box buyers with blends like

Gingerbread Orange

Snowflake White

and Sweet Lemon!

You'll find all the favorites too. From Chai, Earl Grey, Green, Black, Herbal to Fruit and Flowering teas as well.

If coffee is more your style, then head over and grab a few of these...

Sinful Delight

Coconut Cream

Double Vanilla

Smores

or Pumpking Delight

Don't forget there's Cocoa too. So they are your one stop shoppe for all you hot drink needs and wants.

If you purchased our November sampler box this month, you'll find a little goodie from them inside. They'll be back in December's boxes too as our box sponsor!

So our giveaway today comes from SBS Teas. It's an adorable fine china mug with coaster and scatter tray. I've also saved you a couple of their Blueberry Cream tea's to try you mug out with.

Here's how to enter...Leave a comment with any or all of the following...

Visit SBS Teas shoppe, then come back here and tell me an item you like

Follow our blog

Follow me on Twitter

Follow me on Facebook

Become a fan on my Out Of The Box Sampler Facebook Fan Page

Sign up for the Sampler Box Newsletter

Each of the above items will get you one entry into the drawing. Be sure to come back here and leave your comment as to what you've done to enter and also an email address so I can contact you if your the winner. If you already do any of the things mentioned, let me know, that will count too. If you make a purchase today from SBS Teas that will earn you 10 extra entries! You must leave a comment with your invoice number from your purchase.

Drawing will be held on Friday, but be sure to keep checking in all week for our other giveaways.

Good Luck