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Happy Birthday to Me . . . and YOU! 4 Giveaways To Ring in my BIG 40!

October 29, 2017

4 Giveaways To Ring in my BIG 40!

Someone please tell me how that crept up on me so fast!?  I’m 40 YEARS OLD TODAY!  (I still feel 25 for the record). I’ll confess that I had a really hard time for a few weeks earlier this year thinking about turning 40, dumbfounded by how quickly time is flying.  And I discovered at the same time that aging sure brings on a lot of contemplation!

Am I doing enough?  Am I doing the RIGHT things with my life?  And why is my skin starting to resemble a paper bag thank-you-very-much?

But I quickly whipped my perspective into shape to celebrate it in all of it’s imperfecty perfect glory. Hey, I’m alive!  And I live in Canada (love my country) with my sweet healthy family, am surrounded by dear friends, have a roof over my head (or will soon lol, right babe?), good food on the table, and get to do exactly what I love for work every day. I’m so very grateful that I have the fortune of celebrating a 40th birthday, what a GIFT!

As you may know if you follow me on Instagram, my sweet cousin Jillian and my amazing friends surprised me for my birthday celebration a couple of weeks back to take me to Whistler for the most EPIC girls weekend!  I had zero clue!  From the mind-blowing gorgeous accommodations, spa treatments and food at the Four Seasons Whistler, the stunning bouquets of Landeau roses to the adrenaline rush of the RZR tour with The Adventure Group (got a little mud on those tires…and in my teeth!), it was nothing short of perfect.  Thank you Sharla for taking such gorgeous pictures to capture the weekend you’re such a talented photographer and sweet friend!

4 Giveaways To Ring in my BIG 40! Landeau White Roses

4 Giveaways To Ring in my BIG 40!

4 Giveaways To Ring in my BIG 40!4 Giveaways To Ring in my BIG 40! 4 Giveaways To Ring in my BIG 40!

My heart is SO full that I wanted to share some of the love with you! Thank you all for following along on my blog, trying my recipes, the honest feedback, the sweet encouraging comments, and for giving me a chance to share my passion you.  It truly means the world to me.

I’ve partnered with a few of my favourite brands as a way of saying a little thank you! Because I really believe that “happiness isn’t real unless shared”.

Much love and good luck!  The contest will close on October 30th at midnight EST and the winners will be announced on this post and on Instagram Tuesday October 31st!

xo

Tori

 

 

 

GIVEAWAY 1: LANDEAU ROSES

4 Giveaways To Ring in my BIG 40!

I was inundated with bouquets of these stunning Landeau roses on my birthday weekend and am SO excited to being giving away a bouquet filled with 25 perfect roses to some lucky person!  They are the vision of perfection!

Value: $231 CAD

Note: This giveaway is limited to deliveries within the following cities: NYC, LA, San Fransisco, Chicago, Paris and of course Vancouver!

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GIVEAWAY 2: STELLA & DOT BLING!

MY 40TH BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY!

I mean, this needs no explanation, what girl doesn’t need some bling?!  I picked a few of my favourite Stella and Dot pieces to give away including a couple of sparkly ones and my every-day pair of studs that I almost never take off!

Value: $170

Note: this giveaway isn’t sponsored by Stella and Dot, the earrings are being given away directly by Fraiche Nutrition and Ashley Severson (Stella and Dot stylist).

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GIVEAWAY 3: GENUINE HEALTH PRODUCTS

4 Giveaways To Ring in my BIG 40!

This giveaway wouldn’t be the same without the gift of health!  As you know, I’m a big fan of the Genuine Health Products, and am giving away some of my favs here!

Value: $200

Note: this prize will be shipped to the winner

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GIVEAWAY 4: LADUREE MACARONS PLUS $100 GIFT CARD

Laudree Macaroon Giveaway!

Since I preach ‘everything in moderation’ and love anything French, giving away a $100 Gift Card to Ladurée AND a box of 24 showy Laduree macarons for my birthday seemed only fitting, oui?  These are almost too pretty to eat…I mean, almost;).

Value: $185

Note: The winner must pick up the macarons and gift card in the Vancouver boutique

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GOOD LUCK! XOXO

 

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Comments

  1. KJ says

    October 29, 2017 at 2:28 pm

    WOW! These are wonderful…so happy they made your spectacular BDay GetAway that much more special!!!

    Reply
  2. Yevgeniya says

    October 29, 2017 at 3:10 pm

    ““HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME . . . AND YOU! 4 GIVEAWAYS TO RING IN MY BIG 40!””

    Reply
  3. Rosanna Brandenburg says

    October 29, 2017 at 4:17 pm

    Thank you Tori 💜

    Reply
  4. Julie says

    October 29, 2017 at 5:00 pm

    Thanks Tori! This is very generous of you!

    Reply
  5. Grace says

    October 29, 2017 at 6:10 pm

    Beautiful giveaways! HAPPY 🎂 BIRTHDAY!! Loved the Birthday getaway pictures!

    Reply
    • Tori Wesszer says

      October 30, 2017 at 4:26 am

      Thank you so much Grace!!!

      Reply
  6. Michelle Trkla says

    October 29, 2017 at 7:13 pm

    Thanks for sharing the love, Tori! Happy birthday wishes to you! ❤

    Reply
    • Tori Wesszer says

      October 30, 2017 at 4:26 am

      Thank you Michelle!!! xo

      Reply
  7. Chelsea McGrath says

    October 29, 2017 at 8:10 pm

    Happy 40th!! I hope I look as great as you do when I turn 40! What an amazing giveaway! Hope you and your family have a great Halloween 🎃

    Reply
    • Tori Wesszer says

      October 30, 2017 at 4:25 am

      Thanks so much Chelsea!

      Reply
  8. Danielle says

    October 29, 2017 at 11:06 pm

    Happiest Birthday to you! I loved this blog post. Ps you don’t look a day over 30 🤗

    Reply
    • Tori Wesszer says

      October 30, 2017 at 4:25 am

      Aw thank you Danielle!!!

      Reply
  9. Colleen says

    October 29, 2017 at 11:53 pm

    Happy happy 40th!

    Reply
    • Tori Wesszer says

      October 30, 2017 at 4:25 am

      Thanks Colleen!

      Reply
  10. Gladys says

    October 30, 2017 at 4:25 am

    Happy Birthday!

    Reply
    • Tori Wesszer says

      October 30, 2017 at 1:40 pm

      Thank you!!!

      Reply
  11. Bonnie K says

    October 30, 2017 at 1:32 pm

    Thank you for these lovely prizes to win!

    Reply
  12. Teresa cribaro says

    October 30, 2017 at 1:56 pm

    Happy Birthday you are so pretty! Have a great day! xoxo

    Reply
    • Tori Wesszer says

      October 30, 2017 at 4:51 pm

      Thank you Teresa!!! xo

      Reply
  13. Molly says

    October 30, 2017 at 6:05 pm

    Wow! Happy 40th birthday! This was so generous of you! Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Tori Wesszer says

      November 2, 2017 at 10:53 am

      Thank you Molly!!!

      Reply
  14. Shelley says

    October 30, 2017 at 7:50 pm

    40 is the best! Hope you too enjoy! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Tori Wesszer says

      November 2, 2017 at 10:52 am

      Thanks so much Shelley!

      Reply
  15. Nadya says

    November 14, 2017 at 4:28 pm

    Happy (belated) Birthday!! You are an inspiration to me and others. You handle life gracefully and I admire your view on life and this milestone. You’re gorgeous inside and out!
    From another mama of two young boys;)

    Reply

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