This Full House Giveaway #14: Ethel Gardening Gloves
[Update: This giveaway has ended - WE HAVE A WINNER! - with our most sincerest congratulations to, Betsy!]
I come from a long line of gardeners - my father was a landscaper, my grandfather and both my great-grandfathers were master gardeners to noble families in Europe - and I often tell my children that gardening is in their blood.
"Ewww, get it out!"
My 9-year-old son has this habit of taking things literally, lately.
So, anyway, what I was trying to say is that I grew up surrounded by flower beds and soon fell in love...with the sweet smell of wet dirt.
It's intoxicating, really.
A lot of people ask me why I put some much time and effort into growing vegetables, when we are surrounded by farm markets and super-shop-and-drops, and I smile, nod and just say that it makes me happy.
Dirt under my fingernails, not so much!
After a day of gardening, my hands look pretty...beat up, I mean...then, a nice lady representing Ethel Gloves contacted me and I happily agreed to slip on a pair of gardening gloves made especially for women.
I received their Signature glove and, I have to tell you, it really does look like the high-performance racing car of gardening apparel and, to me, felt (and looked) more like a driving glove,really.
"It looks too pretty to get dirty!"
Dangit, I had to agree with my husband, Garth (not his real name) but, according to Angela Wong, brand manager of Ethel:
"As we were developing the Ethel line of gloves, our goal was to create products that would truly let women enjoy their time in the garden."
Key features include:
- Four-way stretch Spandex for flexibility [fits like a glove, pardon the pun!]
- Extended, elasticized cuff keeps dirt and debris away from hands [gathered at the wrist, just right.]
- Breathable, synthetic leather for comfort and durability [feels more like butter, really.]
- Reinforced fingertips provide protection where it is needed most [stupid roses!]
- Rubberized grip at key points for better dexterity [especially, for those of us who tend to drop and/or break things, a lot]
- Machine washable [BOOYAH!]
Want one?
In celebration of National Harvest Month and National Organic Harvest Month (celebrated in August and September, respectively) we're sending along a pair of Ethel's Signature Gloves (size Medium) to one lucky reader.
(Retail Value: $18.00)
FIND IT HERE: www.ethelgloves.com
[Yet, another reason to love them - the makers of Ethel Gloves are offering our readers a special 10% discount, effective through August 17, 2008, using the code: "FULLHOUSE"]
WIN IT: Just leave a comment on this post by 5:00 p.m. on August 5th (Tuesday) and you ARE automatically entered to WIN IT! One winner will be drawn randomly and announced on August 6th (Wednesday) via email and post on PRIZEYWinners!
HEY, you (yes, YOU!) are you a blogger? Excellent! Blog about this contest and get THREE chances to win! Check out the instructions to see how.
Good luck and Happy Gardening!
[Oh, and did you know that we host a Review Bloggers Carnival, too?!?]
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I love these gloves!
Posted by: Betsy | July 31, 2008 at 10:09 AM
Those gloves are pretty rad!
Posted by: T | July 31, 2008 at 10:24 AM
Oh my gosh! I am out in the garden every day weeding, picking produce, and pruning. I could really use these as my hands are a wreck!
Posted by: Staci J. | July 31, 2008 at 10:28 AM
I love these glovse... so much better than the ones I'm currently using which are total crap.
Posted by: Melissa | July 31, 2008 at 10:52 AM
These look really nice! Thanks!
Posted by: LisaW | July 31, 2008 at 11:02 AM
I'm in the garden almost every day-these would be very useful!
Posted by: Kristie | July 31, 2008 at 11:03 AM
I saw these elsewhere and fell in love. I need new gloves and these are beautiful! Thanks!
Posted by: Sara G | July 31, 2008 at 11:30 AM
This would be great for protecting my hands. Thank you.
Posted by: Go Amie | July 31, 2008 at 12:26 PM
Those might be the nicest gardening gloves I've ever seen!
Posted by: Quincy | July 31, 2008 at 01:17 PM
I would love to win these for my girlfriend who is trying to get her yard/garden weed free and flower bountiful
Posted by: Morgan M. | July 31, 2008 at 01:20 PM
My current gardening gloves are so dirty inside and out that it is time to replace them. These would be great!
Posted by: Heather R | July 31, 2008 at 02:22 PM
My current gardening gloves are so dirty inside and out that it is time to replace them. These would be great!
Posted by: Heather R | July 31, 2008 at 02:23 PM
My current gardening gloves are so dirty inside and out that it is time to replace them. These would be great!
Posted by: Heather R | July 31, 2008 at 02:24 PM
These gloves would make gardening so much easier!!! Thanks for the great giveaway!
Posted by: Ann | July 31, 2008 at 04:00 PM
Excellent giveaway! I have been trying to garden more often, now I could do it in style!
Posted by: Ellie | July 31, 2008 at 04:13 PM
Perfect timing.... mine are shot.
gkstratos@yahoo.com
Posted by: Gina Stratos | July 31, 2008 at 04:40 PM
Awesome....I need new gloves!
Posted by: Marci | July 31, 2008 at 04:46 PM
I mistakenly grabbed a fist full of poison ivy, then wiped my forehead while wearing my last pair of gloves. After the breakout subsided, I trashed the gloves and swore off yard work forever. These gloves could make me reconsider my decision.
Posted by: Joan | July 31, 2008 at 04:54 PM
My horrible gardening gloves left my hands and fingernails filthy. These would be fantastic.
Posted by: divrchk | July 31, 2008 at 05:44 PM
I love these gloves. They look like they would actually last longer than one year!
Posted by: Cheryl W | July 31, 2008 at 07:52 PM
These gloves look great! Mine have a hole on the thumb and finger, I really need a new pair :)
Posted by: Huguette E. | July 31, 2008 at 08:48 PM
I am always gardening, and could use some really great gloves. These look really nice.
Posted by: Jamie | July 31, 2008 at 11:38 PM
These look great! I usually just dive right in with my hands, but I need to be better about that and use gloves.
Posted by: Laura | August 01, 2008 at 02:02 AM
This is just what i need as I get back into gardening!
I posted about it on my blog, too...http://fragrantmist.wordpress.com/blogger-give-a-ways/
Posted by: Lindsey | August 01, 2008 at 03:01 AM
I would LOVE to win some gardening gloves! My garden needs some love, and I'm scared to go and pull all those weeds with my bare hands!
Posted by: Stacey | August 01, 2008 at 08:05 AM
My garden is producing and I'm excited as can be! I could put a new set of gardening gloves to good use. :)
Posted by: Nicole (SAHM Ramblings) | August 01, 2008 at 08:52 AM
My current gardening gloves are from the dollar store - two years ago. This would definitely be an upgrade for me! :) Thanks so much for the giveaway!
Posted by: Rachel | August 01, 2008 at 09:08 AM
I'd love these gloves.
Posted by: kelli | August 01, 2008 at 10:57 AM
If you saw all my ripped, (mostly in the fingernail area) gloves, you would take pity on me! I usually use dishwashing gloves underneath the real garden gloves so I don't get dirt under the nails...so sad!
Posted by: Michele McHenry | August 01, 2008 at 12:04 PM
I really need a new pair of gardening gloves, I would love these. They look perfect! THANK YOU!
Posted by: Maggie Smith | August 01, 2008 at 12:43 PM
I have seen these around and they are beautiful. Almost too pretty to get dirty. But I hate picking veggies and having a spider touch me so these would be perfect
Posted by: lace | August 01, 2008 at 07:49 PM
These are sweet!
can't wait to get my gloves dirty!
Posted by: Christina | August 02, 2008 at 03:34 AM
I have seen these gloves gefore and have wantes them. I would love to win.
Posted by: STacy | August 02, 2008 at 01:54 PM
I would love to win these because with a new house I have lots of gardening to do.
Posted by: Dena | August 02, 2008 at 02:25 PM
These gloves look fantastic. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Anne | August 02, 2008 at 06:14 PM
These gloves are BEAUTIFUL!
Posted by: Bree | August 02, 2008 at 10:19 PM
I'd love to win a pair of these. I had some Ethel gardening gloves, but they disappeared in our last move.
Posted by: Becca | August 03, 2008 at 12:13 AM
Great giveaway, thanks!
Posted by: Mary @ Adventures in Mommyland | August 03, 2008 at 12:41 AM
Blogged ya:
http://mommyland512.blogspot.com/2008/08/ethel-gloves-giveaway-at-this-full.html
Thanks again!
Posted by: Mary @ Adventures in Mommyland | August 03, 2008 at 12:48 AM
I need all the help I can get to pull all the weeds.
Posted by: Jean | August 03, 2008 at 01:05 AM
My gloves are full of holes so I haven't even been using them lately!
Posted by: Bes | August 03, 2008 at 03:47 PM
i need a nice sturdy pair of gloves
Posted by: amira | August 03, 2008 at 06:40 PM
The gloves are beautiful! This is a great giveaway and I would love to win!
Posted by: Queen of the Click http://www.queenoftheclick.com | August 03, 2008 at 11:58 PM
These gloves look wonderful and very durable. They would certainly come in handy when I work in my community garden plot :)
Posted by: k | August 04, 2008 at 01:06 AM
These gloves look great! I don't have any at the moment, and these would come to great use! =)
Posted by: Tisha | August 04, 2008 at 08:54 AM
Great gloves...fashionable and useful!
Posted by: laura | August 04, 2008 at 11:18 AM
It's so much easier to do it with your bare hands but then your hands look awful afterwards. If I had a pair of gloves handy I would use them.
Posted by: fan | August 04, 2008 at 12:47 PM
i'd love to win these! i usually garden with my bare hands (i know, i know) and never thought to use gardening gloves.
Posted by: sarah | August 04, 2008 at 06:50 PM
These gloves would be great to have!
Posted by: SJ | August 04, 2008 at 06:57 PM
Very cool...something for us women! : )
Posted by: Caryn Bailey | August 05, 2008 at 09:11 AM
I totally want to win these for my mom!
Posted by: Brooke | August 05, 2008 at 09:58 AM
I love gardening and I do need some new gloves
Posted by: Noreen | August 05, 2008 at 12:43 PM
Since the kinder is interested in some gardening stuff, these would be great...then we could do it together.
Posted by: Heather C | August 05, 2008 at 02:45 PM
Oooh, these are so cool!
Posted by: Valerie C | August 05, 2008 at 04:52 PM
My gloves are all worn! I really need a new pair!
Posted by: Bes | August 05, 2008 at 05:03 PM