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Julie’s Jungle Madness Friday!

No…I’m still not done shopping…but I’m *this close* I’ll report back later if and when I’m finished!

In the meantime, my feet hurt and I’m all stressed out over this marathon of holiday shopping, so if anyone were to get me a gift, this is what I would want:

I lurve Bath and Body Works. The first item is for your tootsies…a foot balm and soothing socks. The second is a collection of stress relief, mint-infused products including a body wash, a body lotion and a pillow mist.

And because I’d want them, that’s what I’m offering for this week’s prize.

Post in the comments…US residents only…come back Sunday to see who the winner is!

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:cold: HAPPPY HOLIDAYS!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! Wow the holiday season is flying and bubble baths are perfect for warming up alone or with a friend this time of year..

Comment by sandy — December 21, 2007 @ 7:09 am
Sounds perfect to me right now. Good luck shopping. Have a great weekend, everyone!

Comment by Cheryl S. — December 21, 2007 @ 7:48 am
:wreath:

I bought those socks for two other people. Think I would get them for myself??

Have a great weekend everyone and Merry Christmas if we don’t see you!!!

mastree: :stocking: :santawhat: :santahat: :elf:

Comment by ev — December 21, 2007 @ 8:06 am
mastree: Merry Christmas everyone!

I’m off to load the car and pick my brother up from the airport.

Wonderful prize as always!

Comment by Liza — December 21, 2007 @ 8:17 am
Good morning jungle friends and

Jules, once again you offer a wonderful prize on Friday. Don’t count me in for it though, I am sure there is someone more worthy than I am…I hope that you get all your shopping done as well as find some time to rest before you have to go crazy planning your daughter’s bday party…

Talk to you all later…

Peace and love,
Paula R.

Comment by Paula R. — December 21, 2007 @ 8:32 am
Just wondering if the following Post from late Oct. no longer applies or maybe just in this case?

http://www.plotmonkeys.com/611/janelles-friday-jungle-madness-contest-2/
I have a few announcements to make before I get to the main prize for our weekly Jungle Madness Contest. The Plotmonkeys don’t like to exclude anyone who lives outside of the U.S. when it comes to our contests, and we’ve come up with a solution that will hopefully work for those who live in other countries. If we should pick a name of someone who lives outside of the U.S., instead of the prize that is listed for that week, the winner will instead receive a $20.00 online gift certificate to either barnes&noble.com or amazon.com. We’ve had to snail mail a few prizes outside of the United States, and the postage ends up costing us a small fortune and at times more than the prize itself! So, this is our way of making sure all our visitors can enter our weekly contests, no matter where they live!

Comment by Sue A. — December 21, 2007 @ 8:46 am
Great prize! I hope to get done with my shopping this weekend.

Hope everyone has a great holiday! :elf:

Comment by Stacy S — December 21, 2007 @ 8:52 am
Is there alcohol in them? Can I drink them?? sorry. a bit of stress They look great. The TIME to use them sounds even better Merry Christmas to all! :santahat: :santawhat: mastree: :wreath: :candycane: :elf:

Comment by Alison — December 21, 2007 @ 8:53 am
Great prize, I love that foot lotion. Merry Christmas everyone mastree:

Comment by Suz — December 21, 2007 @ 8:53 am
:cold: I should probably decline since I’m done shopping and my feet don’t hurt. Is it wrong of me to covet such a lovely gift? Well I will anyway. I think it’s the perfect thing, and I love B&BW too.

Have a great weekend everyone!

Comment by Stacy ~ — December 21, 2007 @ 8:54 am
Sue, we’re trying to do the gift certificate thing, but we’re running into a problem. According to what we’re finding out, the out-of-country winner has to have a US credit card in order to use the Amazon gift card! I’m not sure why. I’ve been in contact with Amazon US and Amazon UK to try and get gifts out, but it’s not working out like we planned.

I still have a gift to get out by sending ebooks, but it’s complicated and I haven’t had a chance to figure it out. It’s in my INBOX.

So…that’s the state of the situation. We’re still looking into solutions.

But yes, if the winner is from out of the country and can handle the Amazon gift card, then they can still get that.

Comment by Julie Leto — December 21, 2007 @ 9:10 am
that looks lovely. i should go to B&BW and check out their selection

Comment by Cail — December 21, 2007 @ 9:22 am
mastree: MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!! I hope you all have a wonderful holiday. :candycane: :candycane: :candycane:

Comment by Patty L. — December 21, 2007 @ 9:28 am
Good morning all!!!
Good Luck with your shopping Julie, I am FINALLY done, thank goodness.
If those socks are as soft as the robe I bought my sister from B&BW then they are VERY VERY soft.

Everyone have a good weekend and take care!!!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS to all who celebrate the holiday!!!!
:santawhat: :santahat: mastree: :wreath: :elf:

Comment by Kathy — December 21, 2007 @ 9:32 am
I need to be soothed! Merry Christmas everyone! :wreath:

Comment by Linda Gates — December 21, 2007 @ 9:42 am
I really want to win this :pray: Happy holidays everybody! mastree:

Comment by Jack Mishler — December 21, 2007 @ 9:44 am
mastree: :wreath: :elf:
Can’t wait til I’m off work to enjoy the holiday weekend.

MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone!!!

Comment by Dina — December 21, 2007 @ 9:44 am
Another great prize Merry Christmas :elf:

Comment by Susan Ford — December 21, 2007 @ 9:45 am
:elf: :cold: :santahat: :santawhat: :stocking: :wreath: mastree:Merry Christmas, everyone (happy holidays, too!).

Comment by katie — December 21, 2007 @ 9:57 am
:santawhat: For some reason, even though I plan on getting all the shopping done early, I am last minute-ing AGAIN! :santawhat:

And now it is raining here. Oh well! It doesn’t dampen my shopping enthusiam! I kinda like the crowds. :wreath:
Does that make me odd?

Comment by Angie-la — December 21, 2007 @ 10:08 am
Sounds like a perfect gift to me. Absolutely lovely.

Comment by Ayreann — December 21, 2007 @ 10:27 am
Now normally I hate to shop - especially for myself. But Christmas shopping I love (that and food shopping). Because I love to buy that something for someone else. Julie you need a personal shopper. Want me to volunteer for the job? Merry Christmas all! mastree:

Comment by Barbara-Jo — December 21, 2007 @ 10:29 am
Hey you aren’t a pisces, are you? I am. My top favorite thing in the world is a foot massage, followed by a pedicure, and thirdly lotions and polish for my toes. I love having painted toes. Happy Holidays everyone.

Comment by Phyllis Lamken — December 21, 2007 @ 10:34 am
Great prize for this time of year! I love bath and body works. Count me in! Happy Holidays everyone! mastree: :wreath: :elf:

Comment by Amy S. — December 21, 2007 @ 10:46 am
Me too… I lurvvvvvvveeee B&BW. Anyways, I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and a great mastree:holiday!

Comment by Shannon Upright — December 21, 2007 @ 10:46 am
Such a fabulous gift. Perfect for this time of year.

Happy Holidays!!! :elf:

Comment by Stepahnie S. — December 21, 2007 @ 10:47 am
mastree:

Bath and Body Works is one of my favorite stores. I love to shop there. What a lovely gift.

Have a great christmas everyone.

Barbara

Comment by Barbara — December 21, 2007 @ 10:48 am
Good morning Plotmonkeys and everyone,

Julie so glad to hear you’re almost finished with your shopping. Our prayers must have helped. The bath, body and feet stuff look scrumptious. Hope all is well with all you jungle crawlers out there and especially the Plotmonkeys.

Happy Holidays,

Cher mastree: :santawhat: :santahat: :wreath: :snowmanhead: :stocking:

Comment by Cher — December 21, 2007 @ 10:58 am
:elf: :elf: :cold: mastree
: I Love Christmas and Bath and Body there are always surprises for both!!! Everyone have a Merry christmas and I hope Santa brings YOU everything you want and deserve!!!!!

Donna

Comment by donna — December 21, 2007 @ 10:58 am
I think we would all agree with you Julie. Good luck everyone!

Comment by Michelle — December 21, 2007 @ 11:02 am
I have one thing left to get. Good luck with your shopping.
Merry Chirstmas!

Comment by Maureen — December 21, 2007 @ 11:08 am
Boy, those look wonderful, especially after this week! Happy Friday, everyone!!

Comment by Fedora — December 21, 2007 @ 11:21 am
mastree: Great prizes as usual. :candycane:

:elf: Merry Christmas! :elf:

Comment by Amelia — December 21, 2007 @ 11:28 am
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas! mastree:

Comment by Susan — December 21, 2007 @ 11:39 am
Ohh, what a wonderful prize. I would love to use these gifts right now…my feet are so sore from running thru the malls and my stress level must be off the charts trying to get everything done in time. I love this time of year and all that the holiday season involves, but it certainly does take its toll on my poor body.

Wishing you and everyone a happy and blessed holiday season. :wreath:

Comment by Shari C — December 21, 2007 @ 11:47 am
Lovely prize. I just hope you use some for yourself! :elf:

Comment by Chicki Brown — December 21, 2007 @ 11:50 am
Happy Holidays!

I Bath & Body Works. I had to force myself to stay away from that store while Christmas shopping or I would’ve came out with gifts for myself and nothing for others! :angel7:

Good luck with the rest of your shopping, Julie.

Comment by Tammie — December 21, 2007 @ 11:52 am
mastree: Merry Christmas!! I think I have finally finished all my shopping now I just have to wrap everything. I’m excited more for my kids this year. I think they are going to have so much fun. This is the first year we are hosting my husbands family at our house. I have a lot to do but I have a great husband who helps me a ton. :wreath:
Great prize Julie! :elf:

Comment by Jennifer C — December 21, 2007 @ 12:13 pm
Hope everyone has a stress-free weekend!! :wreath: mastree: :elf:

Comment by Tina Martinesi — December 21, 2007 @ 12:16 pm
:santawhat:

Happy Holidays to one and to all.

Comment by debb — December 21, 2007 @ 12:31 pm
I’m typing with my hands flour covered since I’m in the middle of the great baking marathon. Sounds like a wonderful gift.

Merry Chistmas everyone. mastree:

Comment by Bailey Stewart — December 21, 2007 @ 12:33 pm
Dear Julie,
Don’t count me in. I just wanted to wish you all a great weekend. Relax a little bit even if you aren’t done shopping. I’m still crossing my fingers for all those who have to buy things. I’m feeling with you. But the good news: You still have almost 2 days (3 days for those where shops sell on Sundays. You’re better off then). Okay, I admit it: still having to buy things on Monday would be actually a little bit late. But who knows? Maybe there are some REAL last minute shoppers here. But that wouldn’t be something for me. I think I don’t have the nerves for that.
When I was looking through some shops ( I’m actually done but I still have the feeling that something important is missing ) I saw so many people running around carrying bags full with wrapped presents. And they looked utterly stressed. And I thought Christmas were all about PIECE and QUIET?
I’ll start wrapping things up now. Good luck to you. For me it’s always some kind of battle with the wrapping paper :
:wreath:

Have a good day. Enjoy and stay safe. xmastree:
See you
Vero

Comment by Vero — December 21, 2007 @ 12:33 pm
Have a wonderful holiday and a healthy new year. Love the prize.

Comment by anne — December 21, 2007 @ 12:53 pm
so much to do, to do, to do :wreath: Happy Holidays everyone mastree:

Comment by catslady — December 21, 2007 @ 12:59 pm
Nice relaxing prize! Tis the season to be jolly….. When I stress with all the shopping, cooking and the list goes on and on I hum this to keep from losing my mind!

Comment by Tina — December 21, 2007 @ 1:28 pm
mastree:

What great products! I definitely need them after preparing for the holidays!!

:santawhat:

Comment by Heather — December 21, 2007 @ 1:29 pm
I asked for those socks for christmas from my hubby maybe if he dosent get them for me I will win them. mastree: I hope everyone has a safe and happy Christmas .

Comment by Tamara — December 21, 2007 @ 1:31 pm
I lurve Bath and Body Works too!

Happy Holidays everyone!!! :wreath:

Comment by Jennifer Y. — December 21, 2007 @ 1:44 pm
I lurve Bath and Body Works too! those are lovely prizes.

Happy holidays! :mrgreen:

Comment by Wendy — December 21, 2007 @ 1:52 pm
mastree: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all! Hope whatever holiday you celebrate is a grand one. mastree:

Comment by Philomena D — December 21, 2007 @ 2:09 pm
mastree: :snowmanhead: :stocking: :elf: :candycane:
Julie, what a great Christmas for one of us here in the jungle! I can’t imagine that anyone wouldn’t enjoy it. Good luck with finishing your shopping.
Everyone have a fabulous weekend & enjoy the Christmas holiday with family & friends. :wreath: :santahat: mastree:
For anyone traveling have a safe journey.

Comment by Donna M — December 21, 2007 @ 2:17 pm
:candycane:Another wonderful prize! Please enter me. :snowmanhead:

Comment by Karen B — December 21, 2007 @ 2:17 pm
Cool prizes! Count me in too, please

Comment by Nellymom — December 21, 2007 @ 2:27 pm
:cold: I don’t think I have anything deep or exciting to post for the contest. I’m just cold and the socks look nice and warm.

Comment by ThatBrunette — December 21, 2007 @ 2:33 pm
I Bath and Body Works too! Always love to receive something from there! Count me in! :santahat:

Happy Holidays everyone! :santawhat: mastree: :candycane: :stocking:

Comment by Carolyn A. — December 21, 2007 @ 2:42 pm
WONDERFUL GIFTS–HOPE I WIN. LOVE BB&B–THEY HAVE SO MANY
OTHER THINGS BESIDES JUST THE BED AND BATH THINGS. DIDN’T
KNOW THEY HAD SOCKS–AS NOT ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE HOUSE
WILL ASK MY NEIGHBOR TO CHECK INTO THE SOCKS, AS KNOW I COULD
USE MORE THAN 1 PR OF THEM.

ALICE IN TEXAS (WHERE IT IS NOT 12:48 CST)—

JULIE–WHAT TIME IS IT WHERE PLOTMONKEYS IS POSTED? AS IT IS
ALWAYS 2 HOURS DIFFERENT THAN MY TIME–AND EVEN ET IS ONLY
ONE HOUR LATER.

EVERYONE HAVE A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS AND DON’T EAT TOO
MUCH AND MAKE YOURSELF SICK.

Comment by ALICE — December 21, 2007 @ 2:49 pm
Fabulous prize. Happy Holidays to everyone. mastree:

Comment by Crystal B. — December 21, 2007 @ 2:55 pm
Oh look at the cute bag! Are those Mink B A L L S.

Hugs to all :wreath: mastree: :wreath:

I hope all of you have bright and happy holidays.

mastree: :fourturkeys: mastree:

Comment by jeannie & Zoey — December 21, 2007 @ 3:16 pm
Sounds great to release my stress on Christmas shopping!

Comment by Teresa W. — December 21, 2007 @ 3:29 pm
Alice, I’m not sure! Our server is in Texas…but the time never matches Texas, either. It’s currently 2:37 EST…let’s see what my post time is.

Comment by Julie Leto — December 21, 2007 @ 3:37 pm
Okay…looks like our server is hanging out in San Juan.

Comment by Julie Leto — December 21, 2007 @ 3:38 pm
So exciting Christmas is almost here I hope everyone has a very happy and safe holiday season!!!

Comment by erin — December 21, 2007 @ 3:45 pm
:santahat: I can almost smell that mint body wash!

Happy Holidays!! mastree:

Blessings,
Rhonda :wreath: :snowmanhead: :cold: :elf:

Comment by Rhonda Barnes — December 21, 2007 @ 4:01 pm
Great gifts for a body that has been abused by shopping.

Comment by Jane — December 21, 2007 @ 4:06 pm
I love B&BW and I especially love anything that pampers my feet. I’m on them all day at work so by the time I get home they are screaming at me.

Comment by Carol R — December 21, 2007 @ 4:12 pm
What a wonderful prize for tired shoppers everywhere. mastree: I also love Bath and Body Works. Their products are great for all parts of the human anatomy. Have a great weekend everyone.

Comment by Linda — December 21, 2007 @ 4:12 pm
Merry Christmas!
Good luck with the final dash and finishing up shopping.

Comment by celeber — December 21, 2007 @ 4:23 pm
Merry Christmas everyone! mastree:

Comment by Estella — December 21, 2007 @ 5:15 pm
Great gift ideas, I love hanging out at Bath & Body.

Comment by Cathy M — December 21, 2007 @ 5:29 pm
Not sure why but my first post did not go through so I am trying again. Awesome prize! Certainly something this tired mom of 2 can use. Keeping my fingers crossed. :santahat:

Merry Christmas! mastree:

Comment by Cherie J — December 21, 2007 @ 5:53 pm
Merry Christmas everyone hope you have a nice relaxing holiday mastree: :

Comment by Beth — December 21, 2007 @ 6:02 pm
As much time as I’m spending on my tootsies these past few days I sure do need those!

Comment by Ladytink_534 — December 21, 2007 @ 6:16 pm
mastree: Happy Holidays everyone. Hope everyone gets their xmas shopping done. :wreath:

Comment by Elisa V — December 21, 2007 @ 6:26 pm
Just wanted to tell you how much i enjoy visiting Plot Monkeys throughtout the year. I learn alot about the authors and their books. So here’s wishing you all a prosperous and happy writing new year ahead.
Oh and please enter me in the contest-it will help my tired feet get around the bookstore better as I purchase new books to read.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND MERRY CHRISTMAS

Comment by JOYE — December 21, 2007 @ 6:26 pm
Merry Christmas mastree:

Comment by Shelley — December 21, 2007 @ 6:49 pm
Happy holidays. Great prize. Enjoy the weekend.

Comment by ellie — December 21, 2007 @ 7:10 pm
WOW! My feet are killing me right now just got off work…LOL…Happy Weekend everyone!

Comment by melissa — December 21, 2007 @ 7:57 pm
:wreath:Hi all i just got back from a day at the mall with my DH mastree: i nearly have all my shopping done. The only one left is my mom. She is so hard to buy for. mastree:

Comment by Gigi — December 21, 2007 @ 8:01 pm
:wreath: The socks & creams are a wonderful thing. :wreath:

Happy Holidays to all.

Comment by susie — December 21, 2007 @ 8:31 pm
nice gift - I would love to win!!

Comment by Carolyn Nedrow — December 21, 2007 @ 8:51 pm
mastree:Happy Holidays!!

Comment by Theresa N. — December 21, 2007 @ 9:08 pm
yeah! Party for me with those products!!!! Love them. Merry Christmas everyone. mastree:

Comment by kriss — December 21, 2007 @ 9:27 pm
mastree: Merry Christmas All!

Comment by Darla — December 21, 2007 @ 9:29 pm
mastree:Merry Christmas everyone. Hope you all have a good one.

Comment by Kimmy L — December 21, 2007 @ 9:41 pm
I love Bath and Body tons!! I just got back in from wrapping presents at the mall for Hospice all day. I volunteer for that every year and while it have a great time doing it, my feet are dying by the end of the night.

I’d love to win this one!!! The peepers could so use it. mastree:

Comment by Vicki — December 21, 2007 @ 10:02 pm
mastree: Happy holidays.
Two people left to buy for then I’m done. One’s easy the other is extremely hard.

Comment by Patrick M. — December 21, 2007 @ 10:04 pm
:elf:Mint spary on pillow??? Hmmmm. I so need to relax. Those socks actually look really warm or maybe I’m just freezing right now. Waiting for PSE & G to come fix our boiler. Well have a great weekend. Here’s to the countdown…

Comment by Carmen Colon — December 21, 2007 @ 10:49 pm
Hubby and I did marathon day today too. One thing left and then we’ll be finished!!

Comment by Jodie — December 21, 2007 @ 11:09 pm
Julie,

I feel for you, chica! I just finished my shopping tonight and though I never thought I would say this, I don’t want to see the mall for at least two months. Maybe longer lol. The prize looks absolutely fabulous and very appropriate for all of us tired little elves. :wreath:

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone! mastree:

Comment by Zara — December 21, 2007 @ 11:28 pm
Hi Julie,

I work for Bath and Body works so don’t count me in since I have almost everything we carry. But if you want to try something great for your hands, try Look Ma New Hands. It’s the best hand lotion you will ever use. It smells soooo good and feels great. Jill Shalvis is a friend of mine and LOVES it so I bring it to her often.

Merry Christmas :wreath:

Comment by gena — December 22, 2007 @ 12:03 am
Stress relief…..yup…that’s what I need. mastree:

Comment by Kim — December 22, 2007 @ 12:42 am
Gena, thanks for the tip. I love, love, love the fig and brown sugar lotion that Carly got me last year, but I’m almost out. I bought something from the pharmacy, paid a lot of money and I hate it. I knew I should have just ordered from B&BW. Best. Stuff. Ever.

Jill’s a lucky duck to have you as a friend!

Comment by Julie Leto — December 22, 2007 @ 12:50 am
Those gifts look like an oasis in the middle of holiday mania.

Comment by Jeanne R. — December 22, 2007 @ 1:00 am
Well, I am Canadian, so I can’t win, but I wanted to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year! Good luck in the draw everyone! mastree:

Comment by Joanne — December 22, 2007 @ 1:51 am
Awesome prizes!! Please enter me!! Merry Christmas!!!! mastree:

Comment by RachaelfromNJ — December 22, 2007 @ 2:53 am
OOhhh… I love this idea…. I too love Bath and Body Works and any thing that pampers me.. Happy Holidays everyone!! :elf:

Comment by Kate — December 22, 2007 @ 3:44 am
mastree: My feet have been hurting me too. Not only do I shop for all my family but my mother can’t drive so I have been taking her shopping to. I’m tired! Bath and Boday works sound wonderful to rest my tired and cold feet.
:cold:

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a great (& less stressful!) New Year! :santawhat:

Comment by Lisa G. — December 22, 2007 @ 11:48 pm