[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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