My Own Take On Things

Review - Systeme 41

2011-04-21T06:57:00.000-07:00

I received a Rejuvenating Masque to sample.

A multi-action formula exfoliates while restoring radiance. Amazon White Clay decongests pores and lifts impurities while Olive Squalane helps your skin hold moisture and suppleness.

Uncover Your Youngest-Looking Skin Ever

Amazon White Clay decongests pores and lifts impurities.
Natural Pomegranate and Papain Enzymes gently remove superficial dead skin cells.
Olive Squalane helps your skin hold moisture and suppleness.
Probiotic Complex shields skin from harsh elements while supporting overall skin health.
I want your “Bottom of the Jar” guarantee: If you are not completely satisfied for any reason — or no reason at all — simply return the unused portion for a full refund of every penny you paid — including shipping!

Please rush me my fresh supply of Rejuvenating Masque as indicated below. Select your order preference by checking the appropriate box.

I used this for a few weeks and I love it. I feel like I look younger and more refreshed. I am only 31 so I do not have many wrinkles but this masque has really helped with the appearance of my skin. My husband even noticed that I look more rested.

This sells for $29.95 on the website and is worth every penny.

Review - T. Taio

2011-04-15T06:19:00.000-07:00

T. Taio

They sent me the

Exfoliating Bath & Shower Back Scrubber

which can be purchased for $3.99

I really liked this back scrubber. This scrubber has comfortable grips and works great. I felt like my back was cleaner than usual after I used this. I can't believe how affordable it is. I didn't know that it was such a low price until I checked this morning. I will definitely continue to purchase this back scrubber, it's a wonderful product.

You can connect with T. Taio on FACEBOOK or TWITTER.

T. Taio sent me the exfoliating bath and shower back scrubber for me to review. I was not paid for this review.

T.Taio also has other scrubbers and bath accessories available at similar prices.

Yoplait March is National Nutrition Month

2011-03-22T03:17:00.000-07:00

Explore the many nourishing options that Yoplait has to offer - with varieties like Yoplait Light, Yoplait Original, Yoplait Fiber One, Yoplait Kids and Yoplait Delight Parfaits. Each product offers different benefits, and loads of variety, to make eating well a no-brainer. Here are five great ways to ‘get your snack on’ with Yoplait this March!

Start spring off right with Yoplait Light’s Two Week Tune Up Plan – Replace breakfast and lunch with a cup of your favorite flavor of Yoplait Light, a whole grain and a piece of fruit and you could lose 5 pounds in two weeks. Go to Yoplait.com for full diet details.
Get more calcium with Yoplait Original style yogurt - Now with two times the calcium of the leading yogurt (50 percent of the Recommended Daily Value) in one convenient 6-ounce cup*, Yoplait Original style yogurt is committed to women’s health, offering a product that has even more of the calcium women need for strong, healthy bodies. Grab a free cup while supplies last during the Million Cup Giveaway on Yoplait on Facebook!
Try the newest flavor from Yoplait Fiber One – Yoplait Fiber One’s new Blueberry flavor yogurt is packed with filling fiber, calcium, vitamins A and D, real fruit and the great taste of blueberries. With only 50 calories, 5 grams of fiber and 0 grams of fat, this deliciously creamy yogurt won’t break your calorie bank.
Stress less over snack time with Yoplait Kids yogurt – With a wholesome and fun snack like Yoplait Kids yogurt in the fridge, you can feel good about what your children are eating at snack time. Yoplait Kids provides an excellent source of calcium and vitamin D, and has 25% less sugar than the leading kids’ yogurt**. With yummy flavors, and favorite friends like Dora and Lightning McQueen on the packages, Yoplait Kids is a hit with moms and children alike.
End the day with a Delight Parfait from Yoplait – Even with two luscious layers providing a double shot of rich and creamy yogurt, these 100 calorie indulgences from Yoplait contain only 1.5 grams of fat per serving. Now available in two new flavors, Chocolate Éclair and Cherry Cheesecake, you can enjoy a dessert that’s 100 percent guilt-free.

*Leading yogurt has less than 25% Daily Value calcium per 6 oz.

**Yoplait kids has 9 grams of sugar per 3oz. the leading kids' yogurt has 13 grams of sugar per 3oz.

“Like” Yoplait on Facebook to keep up with the latest news and great opportunities to save on your favorite products from Yoplait yogurt.*** Don’t forget to ask your readers to become fans too!

***Coupon offers for Yoplait yogurt are not valid in all states.
I was provided with product information and the opportunity to win a Yoplait prize pack, courtesy of Yoplait through MyBlogSpark.

Purex Complete Crystals Softener Review & Giveaway

2011-03-03T10:25:00.000-08:00

I am a Purex Insider. My first task was to review the Purex Complete Crystals softener. Prior to these crystals I used a liquid softener. I got the fresh spring waters scent to try in my laundry. I love how these smell. I use them every time I do a load of laundry. The scent is perfect, not too strong.

WHAT IT IS : UNIQUE CRYSTAL FORM, 92% NATURAL FABRIC SOFTENER

Introducing Purex® Complete Crystals SoftenerTM; a purer way to get laundry that smells clean and fresh for weeks. 92% natural, this product’s unique crystal form works differently than traditional oil-based softeners that coat fabrics with oily residue, because it infuses fibers with long-lasting fragrance. In addition, since you add it directly with your laundry, this means no more waiting for the rinse cycle, no messy residual gunk in your washing machine, and no more stains from spilling liquid fabric softener. HOW IT WORKS: CRYSTALS DISSOLVE INFUSING FABRICS WITH FRESHNESS
Laundry scent lovers will perk up as freshness is infused into clothes with this new fabric softener. Over time, traditional oil-based softeners coat fibers causing harmful oily residue to accumulate. Purex Complete Crystals Softeners penetrate fabrics to reduce fiber entanglement and smooth frayed fibers providing a naturally soft feel. Unlike other softeners, Crystals WILL:

•Preserve the flame retardant benefits of your children’s clothes
•Retain your athletic wear’s wicking ability which draws sweat away from your body
•Maintain your towels’ built-in ability to absorb water
•Keep your white clothing from yellowing and graying vs. using traditional softeners

I have 3 coupons to giveaway. Purex sent me the product to try and the coupons to giveaway. I will mail the coupons to the winners.

In order to enter I just need you to be a follower of my blog and click this here http://www.purex.com/MXTQEPZOXYOMU465AXODMQMFIYLHZ.

After doing that just leave a comment and let me know that you did. You can enter this giveaway daily.

I will email the winner and they will have 72 hours to respond with their shipping information. The giveaway will end at 7pm on 3/7/11.

Random Integer Set Generator

Here are your sets:

Set 1: 9, 14, 43

Timestamp: 2011-03-09 19:08:58 UTC

I have emailed the winners.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC FACEBOOK PAGE

2011-03-01T08:27:00.000-08:00

THE SOUND OF MUSIC FACEBOOK PAGE

CELEBRATES ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY

AND 1,000,000th FAN

WITH SPECTACULAR SALZBURG SWEEPSTAKES!

________________________________________________________________________

The official Facebook page for THE SOUND OF MUSIC has grown dramatically since it was launched just under a year ago, and this past weekend it welcomed its 1,000,000^th fan! To celebrate this milestone, Rodgers & Hammerstein: An Imagem Company joins forces with 20^th Century Fox Home Entertainment and our sponsor-partners in Salzburg, Austria, to offer the ultimate Salzburg dream vacation sweepstakes for the ultimate SOUND OF MUSIC fan!

The official SOUND OF MUSIC Facebook page launched on March 26, 2010, adopting a fan-generated page about the beloved Broadway and Hollywood musical phenomenon. At the start, the page had 7,000 fans. Within two months of R&H administration, that fan base grew to well over 200,000 and by mid-November, shortly after the first Blu-ray edition of the movie was released, the page hit 750,000 fans.

And now…Fan # 1,000,000 + !

“We are thrilled by the success of our SOUND OF MUSIC page on Facebook,” says Ted Chapin, President of Rodgers & Hammerstein. “The stage musical and then the film have enjoyed tremendous success over the years, finding new fans in generation after generation. To know that Facebook has tapped into that world of passionate fans is very gratifying indeed.”

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Facebook page has become a “must” for SOUND OF MUSIC fans from all over the world. With about 600,000 of our fans coming from the USA and Canada, the remaining 400,000+ fans represent nearly every other country on earth.

On the SOUND OF MUSIC Facebook page fans are able to interact with the movie’s stars in special interview segments (such as a Q&A with Julie Andrews which brought a huge response); see “sneak-preview” moments (such as the first glimpse of the Blu-ray, and the historic family cast reunion on OPRAH); learn about stage productions happening all over the world (including the Salzburg premiere set for next October); and follow such off-beat SOUND OF MUSIC-inspired events as THE HILLS ARE ALIVE (BRO’s rock-band tribute); FRAULEIN MARIA (Doug Elkins’ modern dance piece); and SINGALONG SOUND OF MUSIC (the wildly popular interactive movie experience).

“This is one of the most enthusiastic and engaged audiences I have seen on Facebook,” says Dana Saltzman, Director of Marketing & Digital Media for Rodgers & Hammerstein. “Since we launched the page and began posting trivia, videos and information on productions, we have seen our post feedback go up over 1,000%, with well over 80,000,000 post views to date. Friendships have been formed across oceans by fans brought together through the musical, and amazing stories have been shared. One fan told us all about her boyfriend proposing to her on the Salzburg garden steps seen at the end of ‘Do-Re-Mi’ – and, for the record, she said ‘Yes’.”

…And speaking of Salzburg: to enter to win a vacation to Salzburg – where the story is set and the movie was filmed -- visit www.rnh.com/SalzburgSweepstakes. The contest includes airfare for two people; a four-night stay at a five star hotel; a tour of Salzburg; tickets to the opening of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at the Salzburger Landestheater in October 2011, THE SOUND OF MUSIC 45^th anniversary Collector’s Edition, and more.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/thesoundofmusic.

Also be sure to find R&H on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/rodgersandhammerstein, and learn more at our website, www.rnh.com.

Publix Italian Days $25 Publix Gift Card Giveaway

2011-02-17T06:26:00.000-08:00

From February 17th through March 2nd, visit your local Publix to take advantage of the great savings on some of your favorite General Mills brands such as Progresso, Green Giant, Pillsbury, Muir Glen and Totino’s, and save $5 when you purchase 20 participating products.

While visiting Italian Days at Publix, you can also enter the Publix Italian Days Sweepstakes, sponsored by General Mills, for a chance to win one of four grand prizes of $10,000 worth of free groceries or one of 200 $100 Publix gift cards being given as prizes.

There are three easy ways to enter for a chance to win the Sweepstakes. Enter via phone, mail or at ClickCallMail.com – a convenient one-stop website, where you’ll also be able to download great coupon savings on some of your favorite General Mills brands and other great offers from Publix.

Here’s how it works:
Click – Stay up to date with the latest General Mills promotions happening at Publix by visiting ClickCallMail.com. Once you’re registered and logged in, you can participate in any current promotions.

Call – If you’d prefer to enter the sweepstakes and participate in other promotions via telephone, feel free to call the General Mills/Publix hotline, at 1.800.627.6059, and be sure to say that you want to enter the Publix Italian Days Sweepstakes. Please be sure to provide your complete contact information (Full name/address/zip code/phone #).

Mail – If you prefer to participate via mail-in entry, print and mail your complete contact information (Full Name/address/zip code/phone #) to P.O. Box 43425 Atlanta, GA 30336 and be sure to write “Publix Italian Days Sweepstakes” on the outside of the envelope.
General Mills gave me one gift card to keep and one to giveaway, as part of the MyBlogSpark

If you would like to enter to win a $25 Publix gift card, please follow my blog and answer this question:

After purchasing your favorite products at the Publix Italian Days event, which special Italian meal would you like to prepare for your family?

The giveaway will end on 2/25/11 at 7 PM EST.

WINNER

April said...: Baked manicotti with extra cheese and caesar salad and garlic bread.
april dot vrugtman at gmail dot com; February 25, 2011 3:09 AM

Win a Curvysta gift package the next 12 days before Christmas!

2010-12-24T01:38:00.000-08:00

You can enter to win here.

The prizes are amazing A dress, necklace, pair of earrings, headdress and mini handbag with a total value of over $100.00, along with a 5-notebook journal set from FOSSIL and a $25 American Express giftcard.

MyBlogSpark: Chex Party Mix Giveaway

2010-12-20T05:46:00.000-08:00

MyBlogSpark: Chex Party Mix Giveaway

For decades, savvy home cooks have been using crunchy Chex^® cereal as the starting point for their family-favorite party mix recipes. Many Chex^® Party Mix recipes can be made in the microwave in just 15 minutes and call for ingredients you already have in your pantry. From holiday gatherings to impromptu get-togethers, Chex^® Party Mix provides a snack idea that will impress your guests in no time.

Whether you’re looking for sweet or salty, Chex^® Party Mix has something to offer every taste bud, making it the perfect go-to snack for entertaining this holiday season. Four gluten-free varieties of Chex cereal help ensure that even party guests with gluten restrictions can enjoy Chex^® Party Mix recipes like the NEW Chex Lemon Buddies! Remember Multi-Bran and Wheat Chex are not gluten-free.

Visit your local Walmart to find free recipe cards for Chex Lemon Buddies as well as the new Chex Apple Pie Snack Mix and Tex Chex^® Party Mix recipes! The blend of flavors in the new homemade mixes will help you create irresistible new favorites and wow your crowd!

This is going to be a quick and easy giveaway.

The giveaway ends on December 23rd, 2010 at 7 PM EST.

General Mills provided me with the products pictured above and My Blog Spark provided me with the information.

In order to enter just leave a comment about your favorite chex mix recipe.

You must be a follower of my blog to enter.

VITTORIO GRIGOLO: THE ITALIAN TENOR REVIEW & GIVEAWAY

2010-12-15T07:14:00.001-08:00

I received a copy of this album to review. I loved this album from the first song until the last.

Here's the press release:

VITTORIO GRIGOLO: THE ITALIAN TENOR

DEBUT RELEASE ON SONY CLASSICAL

Available October 5, 2010

"…a charismatic performer with undeniable audience appeal" – The New York Times

Sony Classical proudly announces its debut release by the highly-acclaimed tenor Vittorio Grigolo. Hailed as one of the finest tenors in recent times, Grigolo’s recording of The Italian Tenor will be available on October 5 and features famous arias and lesser known discoveries. Also, on October 16, Grigolo makes his highly anticipated debut at the Metropolitan Opera as Rodolfo in La Bohème.

Grigolo purposely waited to record his first operatic solo album until he had something unique to communicate in the repertoire. According to Grigolo, “I chose arias representing the culture I come from.”

Born in Tuscany, Grigolo began his career as a young boy performing as a soloist in the celebrated Sistine Chapel Choir. His distinctive voice attracted the praise of the great Luciano Pavarotti when, at age thirteen, he starred alongside him as the Pastorello in Tosca at the Rome Opera. He went on to be the youngest tenor ever to debut at the legendary La Scala, Milan and has conquered many of the world’s great opera houses since, appearing with the finest artists and conductors of our day. Grigolo made his Chicago debut in 2008 starring in a tribute to Pavarotti in front of thousands at Grant Park. He made his Washington, D.C. debut in 2009 sharing the stage with Renée Fleming in a lauded production of Lucrezia Borgia conducted by Plácido Domingo. Recently, he triumphed in his debut at Royal Opera House, Covent Garden in Massenet’s Manon.

The Italian Tenor presents arias from three great operatic composers - Gaetano Donizetti, Giuseppe Verdi and Giacomo Puccini. These include Donizetti's “Una furtiva lagrima” (L'Elisir d'Amore) which was made famous by Enrico Caruso, whose famous performance of the aria paved the way for the opera's return to the repertoire after years of neglect. Equally as beautiful is “Spirto gentil” (La Favorita) in which the lead character laments the loss of his love forever.

The recording also presents Grigolo as five Verdi characters. His selection begins with “Quando le sere al placido” from Luisa Miller and continues with “Ella mi fu rapita” and “Possente amore” from Rigoletto. Verdi’s early opera Il Corsaro is rarely performed on stage today, but the young tenor triumphed in the title role at the Zürich Opernhaus earlier this year and wanted to include it on the album. The arias “Tutto parea sorridere” and “Si de’ Corsari il fulmine” demonstrate his lyrical and dramatic gifts, as does the chosen aria from Un Ballo in Maschera, - “Forse le soglia attinse....ma se m'e forza perderti”. Following the cavatina “Ah si ben mio coll’essere”, Grigolo makes a rare venture into the spinto tenor repertoire with “Di quella pira” (Il Trovatore).

The Puccini selection features a seldom heard aria from the composer's first opera, Le Villi, “Ecco la casa...torna ai felici di”. Grigolo was drawn to the unusually dark, almost Wagnerian colors of the piece. “Donna non vidi mai” (Manon Lescaut), sung at the beginning of the opera as des Grieux falls in love with the young Manon, provides a clear contrast to the despair of Cavaradossi in “E lucevan le stelle” (Tosca) as the painter awaits his execution. The aria “Firenze è come un albero fiorito” from Puccini's only comic opera, Gianni Schicchi, foreshadows the melody of the celebrated “O mio babbino caro” in its central section. Of course, no survey of the Italian tenor repertoire would be complete without the most loved aria of them all - “Che gelida manina” (La Bohème).

The Italian Tenor was recorded in the Teatro, Regio di Parma, a venue particularly associated with Verdi. It was recorded with the resident orchestra and conductor Pier Giorgio Morandi, with whom Grigolo shares a personal musical connection and admires greatly. Grigolo makes special mention of Plácido Domingo for having offered him guidance and unwavering support throughout Grigolo’s career.

The sponsor Sony has agreed to send a copy of this album to one of my blog followers. In order to enter just make a comment about your favorite type of music. You must be a blog follower to enter.

This is going to be a quick one, so enter by Friday December 17th, 2010 at 7 PM EST. I will use a random number generator to pick the winner and email the winner. The winner will have 72 hours to respond with mailing address and I will get that to the sponsor who will mail the CD to the winner.

Comment #9 wins, I just emailed you!

Viva Elvis The Album Review

2010-12-15T07:07:00.000-08:00

I was given a download of this album to review. I have thoroughly enjoyed every track on the album. I love it! I listen to it at work and at home and in the car. I have always been an Elvis fan and this album does not disappoint.

Check out the new video for "Suspicious Minds"!

The dazzling video for "Suspicious Minds," the first single from Viva ELVIS - The Album, debuts today on Elvis.com. Much like the album the song comes from, as well as the "every way fantastic" (Time magazine) Cirque de Soleil Vegas show the song is featured in, the sparkling video depicts what a Presley show would look and sound like today.

The track was recently hailed by USA Today as "a cross between a gospel hymn and 'Everlasting Love' before transforming into something like a U2 anthem."

http://videos.elvis.com/

MSN Exclusive Video and Full Album Stream: The Making of Viva ELVIS – The Album and behind the scenes at Viva ELVIS by Cirque Du Soleil

Listen to Viva ELVIS and get a behind the scenes look at the making of the new album and the Cirque du Soleil show http://on-msn.com/cYOKkT

VivaELVIS.com Has Launched!

Check out the new VivaELVIS.com for multi-media content surrounding Viva ELVIS - The Album and for a chance to get your Elvis memorabilia featured!

http://bit.ly/bNtzkg

Wilson Phillips album, "Christmas in Harmony" Review & Giveaway

2010-12-15T07:02:00.001-08:00

WILSON PHILLIPS IS BACK AND SPREADING XMAS CHEER

WITH NEW CD “CHRISTMAS IN HARMONY”

First Ever Christmas Album From Multi-Platinum Selling Pop Trio

13 New And Classic Holiday Songs Produced By Glen Ballard

One of the best selling female groups of all time, Wilson Phillips is back together with their first ever Christmas album - available this October 12, 2010 on Sony MASTERWORKS / DRW Entertainment. The award-winning trio consisting of Carnie Wilson, Wendy Wilson and Chynna Phillips have recorded 13 holiday songs with their original music producer Glen Ballard, kicking-off the pop group’s overall return. Best known for co-writing Michael Jackson’s hit single Man in the Mirror and producing Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill, Glen Ballard was also the main producer behind Wilson Phillips’ self-titled 1990 debut album, which sold over 10 million copies worldwide and included three #1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 (“Hold On”, “Release Me”, and “You’re in Love”).

At a different stage in all of their lives, the trio of Wilson Phillips is excited to finally be back together and musically share the joy, love and happiness of the holiday season not only with their families, but with their fans too. One of the most popular 90’s pop groups, Wilson Phillips have created a classic Holiday album filled with 13 Christmas songs including “Silver Bells”, “Santa Claus is Coming to Town”, “Winter Wonderland”, “The Christmas Song” and many more. There are also a few newly written Christmas songs - “Joy” which the three ladies composed and “Christmastime” which Chynna and Glen Ballard wrote together. Wilson Phillips will perform their new single “I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day” live on Good Morning America and The View.

I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day
Little Drummer Boy
Warm Lovin’ Christmastime
When A Child Is Born
Christmastime
Silent Night
Santa Clause Is Coming to Town
Silver Bells
Sleigh Ride
Joy
Winter Wonderland
The Christmas Song
Our Prayer

Sony provided me with a copy of the CD to review.

I really enjoyed this CD. I have been a Wilson Phillips fan since I was in elementary school. I love Christmas carols too! They do a wonderful job with the songs on this CD. My favorite is number 13 "Our Prayer". I listen to this CD on the way to and from work and around the house all the time.

Sony has agreed to provide one of my readers with a copy of this CD.

This will be a quick giveaway.

You must be a follower on my blog to enter.

Just leave a comment with your email address if it's not in your blogger profile.

The giveaway ends on 12/17/10 at 7 PM EST.

I will pick the winner with a random number generator and email the winner. They will have 72 hours to respond before I pick a different winner.

Congrats to comment #10 you will be notified by email to claim your win!

Introducing Pop Market - Hot Deals on Cool Music

2010-12-15T06:48:00.000-08:00

I just found this wonderful new website to get great deals on awesome music. Just click here to check it out!

Sony Music has authorized me to hold a giveaway for the

Do What You Want Be What You Are Box Set: The Music of Daryl Hall & John Oates.

In order to enter I would like you to go to pop market, become a member (it's free) and look around and let me know what you think is the best deal.

Today (12/15/10) they have free shipping!

You must be a blog follower to enter.

You can also gain an entry by tweeting or posting about pop market on facebook. Just put the link to your tweet or facebook post in a seperate comment for an additional entry.

I will notify the winner via email and they will have 72 hours to respond with mailing address for the sponsor to send the prize.

Giveaway ends 12/23/10 at 7PM EST.

Please put your email in your comment if your email is not in your blogger profile.

Katybug, contact me via email, you are the winner!

Comment #2 you are the new winner, I did not have a way to contact Katybug.

I will email you now.

Thank you for participating!

Winter's Songs: A Windham Hill Christmas Review and Giveaway

2010-10-28T10:39:00.000-07:00

The album is in stores now, and features

such popular Windham Hill artists as LIZ STORY, ALEX DE GRASSI, PHILIP AABERG and JIM BRICKMAN.

I am getting excited about Christmas and I really enjoyed listening to this CD. I will play it while we decorate the Christmas tree this year. I will also listen to it while we bake and cook for Christmas dinner. This is very lovely music.

Here are the tracks:

1. Joy to the World

2. Angels We Have Heard On High

3. Circle of Joy

4. Patapan

5. Greensleeves

6. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

7. The Compleat Nutcracker Sweet

8. December Morning

9. The Dove's Return

10. Salve Regina

Sony Masterworks sent me a copy of this CD to review. They will also provide a copy to one of my readers. I will randomly select the winner.

In order to enter please leave a comment with your favorite Christmas song. Please leave your email in your comment unless it's visible on your profile.

I will accept entries until 11/04/10 at 7PM EST.

I will notify the winner via email and they will have 48 hours to respond with shipping information. Sony Masterworks will send the CD to the winner.

We have a winner! Comment #24!

Anonymous said...: O Holy Night
moondreamer1979 at yahoo dot com; November 4, 2010 7:15 AM

I am emailing you now!

Congrats!

Microdermabrasion at Home

2010-08-17T04:52:00.000-07:00

I just entered to win this at Catch the Drift with Mama Snow.

http://hail2thesnowqueen.blogspot.com/2010/08/personal-microderm-review-and-giveaway.html

http://skincarerx.com/personal-microderm.html

Nature Valley Giveaway - My Blog Spark

2010-08-05T05:07:00.000-07:00

Since the dedication of Yellowstone as the world’s first national park in 1872, America’s parks have been visited by hundreds of millions of people who marveled at their beauty, found peace in their wildness and shared their experience with others.

However, these national treasures need care and support to help them flourish. Years of underfunding and environmental problems such as pollution and climate change are threatening our National Park system. To help preserve our national parks and ensure their existence for generations to come, join Nature Valley® and Patricia Shultz, internationally best-selling author of 1,000 Places to See Before You Die and travel industry leader, to help support the National Parks Project. This year, the National Parks Project will focus on restorative work at Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Biscayne National Parks.

To get involved, simply purchase a box of specially marked Nature Valley Bars and mail in your wrappers to the address below:

National Parks Project
PO Box 450328
El Paso, TX 88545-0328

Nature Valley will not only recycle the wrappers, but will also contribute $0.10 to the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) for every wrapper received (up to $600,000 in total). To learn more about the National Parks Project and how you can make a difference, check out PreservetheParks.com today. And don’t forget to visit Nature Valley on Facebook or Nature Valley on Twitter to “Like” or “Follow” the brand. Facebook fans can enter to win a trip, as well as share photos and videos of their summer vacations. All of these sites will also feature updates on the restoration projects, as well as videos and pictures from “National Parks Project” volunteers.

There are many other ways you can enjoy the natural beauty and diverse wildlife of our national parks this summer while supporting the cause. The easiest thing you can do to support the national parks is to experience them for yourself and share them with your family – remembering as always to “take only pictures and leave your footprints.” So grab your backpack, your boots and some granola bars and go soak in the scenery.

My Blog Spark and Nature Valley provided me with this nice prize pack, the information, and they have also provided another one for me to hold a giveaway for my readers.

Would you like to win?

Mandatory Entry

Become a follower of my blog and answer this question:
Share which National Park your family would most like to visit and why?

The giveaway will end on 8/14/10 at 8:00 PM EST.

I will use a randomizer to choose the winner and send them an email. Please leave your email in your comment if it's not in your profile.

Cascadian Farms and Farmville Giveaway

2010-07-22T15:20:00.000-07:00

Cascadian Farm's Mission
Preserving Our Planet for Future Generations to Come.
Cascadian Farm's Mission Story
The story of Cascadian Farm begins with the story of our founder, Gene Kahn. 38 years ago, Gene was an idealistic 24-year old grad-school dropout from Chicago, who just wanted to make a difference in the world. He recognized the delicate balance between nature and humans. Inspired by reading “Silent Green” and “Diet For A Small Planet”, Gene wanted to go back to the land and farm in a way that would not harm the natural beauty of the earth or her inhabitants. So he set out to farm organically on a little stretch of land next to the Skagit River in the Cascade Mountains of Washington.

Today Cascadian Farm has grown beyond our original farm and is recognized as a pioneer in converting conventional farms to organic. We were organic before “organic” was a trend, or even before it was certified by the USDA. From day one, we’ve farmed in a way that preserves the soil, and protects the rivers and streams around us. By working in harmony with the land, we offer products that balance the needs of the environment along with the needs of your nutrition.

Cascadian Farm also realizes that we can make a difference beyond just the food that we produce. That’s why we work with partners who share our mission and can help us make improvements to our products and processes. Together, with every bite of our delicious fruits, vegetables and whole grains, we can sustain the health of the earth for all living creatures today, tomorrow and for generations to come. Learn more about our farm!

MyBlogSpark sent me some Cascadian Farm products. The Cascadian Farm Fruit & Nut Granola Cereal and the Harvest Berry Chewy Granola Bars. We really enjoyed the cereal and the bars.

One of my blog readers will receive the Cascadian Farm Fruit & Nut Granola Cereal, Harvest Berry Chewy Granola Bars, a coupon for a FREE Cascadian product and a $10 Farmville card. The same prize pack that I received.

If you want to enter just leave a comment, you could tell me why living an organic lifestyle is important to you and your family? The giveaway ends on Monday July 26, 2010 at 8 PM EST.

You must leave an email in your comment if your profile doesn't show it.

We Need a New Mattress

2010-02-05T03:36:00.001-08:00

The mattress we have now, we got at Goodwill. It's very old and we wake up with back pain and stiffness. I would love to win a new mattress from !

Win a Sealy Posturepedic Innerspring 11 Series

2010-01-20T16:46:00.001-08:00

I just entered to win here !

I hope I win, but if not, then I hope one of my readers wins.

BJ's Wholesale Club Giveaway Ends 1/13/10

2010-01-05T03:39:00.001-08:00

I was offered a review and giveaway for BJ's Wholesale Club. I jumped at the opportunity. We haven't been to BJ's in a while, so we decided to check it out. They have a lot of things we normally use and they take coupons.

I am able to offer a $25 gift card to my readers. To enter just leave a comment letting me know what you would like to get at BJ's. You can head over to to check it out.

For Extra entries you can become a follower and/or follow me on twitter . Just leave an extra comment for each entry you do.

The free trial membership, $25 gift card, information about BJ’s, and giveaway have all been provided by BJ’s Wholesale Club and General Mills through MyBlogSpark.

The giveaway starts now and will end on 1/13/10 @ 8 PM EST.

We have a winner, congrats! I'll email you now. Winner has 3 days to respond or I will pick another winner.

Thank you for participating.

Nancy said...

I would stock up on drinks, soda, juice and crystal light.
January 5, 2010 5:32 PM

PurrfectPlay EcoSimple Fundraising Pet Toys Giveaway!

2009-11-05T06:43:00.000-08:00

PurrfectPlay EcoSimple Fundraising Pet Toys Giveaway!

New Vaseline Sheer Infusion with Stratys-3 Giveaway!

2009-11-05T06:29:00.000-08:00

New Vaseline Sheer Infusion with Stratys-3 Giveaway!

win a $25 gift card

2009-10-23T13:27:00.000-07:00

Have a little one? One Step Ahead is a great place to find quality toys and products for any baby. Stop the giveaway Angie at 5 Vinez Monkeys is having sponsored by Lori of Prim 'N Purdy. You can win a $25 Gift Certificate to One Step Ahead. Be sure to come by before 11:59pm ET on October 23rd and enter to win!

win a harry teddy bat

2009-10-23T13:25:00.000-07:00

BOO! Did I scare you? Maybe a new friend to snuggle with would calm your fears a little? Stop the giveaway Angie at 5 Vinez Monkeys is having sponsored by Noah's Ark Workshop! You can win a Harry Teddy Bat. He's sure to become your new best friend! Be sure to come by before 11:59pm ET on October 23rd and enter to win!

win a personalized childrens cd

2009-10-23T13:24:00.000-07:00

Time to get up and Go-Go-Go! Stop the giveaway Angie at 5 Vinez Monkeys is having sponsored by Evelyn's Creations! You can win a Personalized Childrens CD. Be sure to come by before 11:59pm ET on October 23rd and enter to win!

Win a Jigsaw Book

2009-10-23T13:15:00.001-07:00

Love books? You'll love the giveaway Angie at 5 Vinez Monkeys is having sponsored by Usborne Books! You can win a 1,2,3 Jigsaw Book! What a great way to encourage a love for reading in your little one. Stop by before 11:59pm ET on October 23rd and enter to win!

Win a Baby Gift Set

2009-10-23T13:12:00.000-07:00

Splish! Splash! Time for Baby's Bath! Good thing Angie at 5 Vinez Monkeys is having a great giveaway sponsored by Ginger's Garden. You can win a Baby Gift set of their baby lotion and homemade baby soap! Stop by before 11:59pm ET on October 23rd and enter to win!

Kreative Kids Fun Mail

2009-10-23T12:57:00.001-07:00

Ho! Ho! Ho! It's almost time for Santa to arrive! Angie at 5 Vinez Monkeys is having a great giveaway sponsored by Kreative Kids Fun Mail. You can win a Santa Kit for your little one that includes a personalized letter from Santa! Stop by before 11:59pm ET on October 23rd and enter to win!

Win a Babycape

2009-10-23T12:53:00.001-07:00

Winter is just around the corner! Good thing Angie at 5 Vinez Monkeys is having a great giveaway sponsored by Babycapes. You can win a Blue Sherpa Suede babycape for your little one. Stop by before 11:59pm ET on October 23rd and enter to win!

Suzi Homemaker Giveaway

2009-10-23T12:26:00.001-07:00

Angie at 5 Vinez Monkeys is having a great giveaway sponsored by Suzi Homemaker. You can win a Personalized Diaper Stacker! Don't have a baby? No worries! These diaper stackers are great for storing all sorts of things - from toys to books and everything in between. Stop by before 11:59pm ET on October 23rd and enter to win!

i love this costume

2009-10-19T08:15:00.000-07:00

you can enter to win here:

http://www.expotv.com/raf/susansmoaks

2009-10-19T04:09:00.001-07:00

http://www.expotv.com/raf/susansmoaks

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Queen of Hearts and Alice in Wonderland Costume Set GIVEAWAY!!!!

2009-10-15T03:41:00.000-07:00

Queen of Hearts and Alice in Wonderland Costume Set GIVEAWAY!!!!

Win a Bumbleride Baby Stroller

2009-10-14T13:38:00.001-07:00

Enter on The Shopping Mama Blog to win a Bumbleride Baby Stroller.

Our Kiddos Eat Veggies

2009-09-29T10:46:00.000-07:00

We get our kiddos to eat veggies by hiding them in other things. Like spaghetti sauce, we put veggies in that. We put veggies in mac n cheese. We also let them dip the fresh veggies in dip. They love that!

Check out this website for more tips:

http://www.littleblends.com/

About Little Blends:
Little Blends from Horizon is an all-natural yogurt blend of fruits and vegetables that will help parents incorporate more nutrition and variety into their child’s diet. Each 4-ounce cup packs a daily value of 20 percent calcium, 25 percent protein, omega-3 DHA and probiotics. Parents will really love how Little Blends makes sneaking fruits and veggies so much easier. This new line is just one example of how Horizon continues to deliver nutritious food options that support healthier kids and a healthier planet.

Little Blends is an all-natural yogurt, meaning it’s produced without added growth hormones, artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. It is also created without high fructose corn syrup.

Child Abuse

2009-09-13T13:51:00.000-07:00

The National Child Abuse Hotline is 1-800-4-A-CHILD.

If you know of an abused child, please call for help.

win a bake me a wish cake

2009-08-31T03:58:00.001-07:00

http://mud-bug.com/2009/08/bake-me-a-wish-review-and-giveaway/

today is the last day to enter so hurry!

5minutesformom back 2 school giveaways

2009-08-28T11:00:00.001-07:00

Giveaways I Entered Today

2009-08-26T12:14:00.000-07:00

http://www.akblessingsabound.com/2009/08/12/wanchai-ferry-review-and-giveaway/

Giveaway Time: A lucky Blessings Abound Mommy reader will win a Wanchai Ferry “Stay-At-Home” prize pack that includes 2 coupons for free Wanchai Ferry Entrees as well as a couple Asian inspired rice bowls, chopsticks, and bamboo placemats! All you have to do in order to be qualified for a chance to win is to visit Wanchai Ferry and leave a comment with which flavored variety you would love to sample!

http://www.akblessingsabound.com/2009/08/12/box-tops-for-education-with-totinos-pillsbury-and-avery-giveaway/

Giveaway Time: A lucky Blessings Abound Mommy reader will win a “Top This” prize pack that includes one free coupon for Toaster Strudels, one free coupon for Totinos Pizza Rolls, a Box Tops For Education certificate worth 10 bonus Box Tops as well as some great school supplies for your family! All you have to do in order to be qualified to win this prize package is to leave a comment about what you liked or dreaded about the first day of school!

win a $50 gc to slim perfect

2009-08-26T10:50:00.001-07:00

Angie at 5 Vinez Monkeys is having an awesome giveaway sponsored by SlimPerfectTM. Stop by before 11:59pm ET on August 26th and enter to win a $50 Gift Certificate!

Bloggers Win Ugg Boots

2009-08-19T09:27:00.000-07:00

Here's your chance to win a pair of Ugg boots. Just click on this button and follow the instructions to win!

2009-08-17T09:53:00.001-07:00

Yoplait Whips Review & Giveaway

2009-08-16T13:05:00.000-07:00

This is my first review and giveaway. My Blog Spark was kind enough to send me a Yoplait Whips package to review. In the package I recieved 2 coupons for free Yoplait, a collapsable cooler, color changing spoons, and dual flavor popsicle molds.

I tried the Orange Cream and the Key Lime Pie. I loved both of them. Key Lime Pie is my absolute favorite yogurt of all time and the Orange Cream tasted just like a creamsicle. I froze them both before eating them. They tasted so good, almost like ice cream.

The cooler is very nice. It is perfect for a nice sized lunch bag or to pack a few things for a road trip.

The popsicle molds worked perfectly. They are very easy to use.

My Blog Spark has provided another package for one of my readers to win. It will be sent directly to the winner from My Blog Spark.

Giveaway Rules

Mandatory Entry
Post a comment with your favorite flavor of the Yoplait Whips. You can find it here http://www.yoplait.com/products_whips.aspx.

Extra Entries - Leave a seperate comment for each one you complete.

Become a follower of my blog and comment that you are a follower.

Follow me on twitter and tweet about the giveaway. Put a link to your tweet in the comment.

The giveaway will end on 8/30/09 at 8:00 pm EST.

I will email the winner and give them 72 hours to respond with mailing information.

Please leave an email in your comment if it's not visible on your blog.

comment 28 is the winner, i will email and give 72 hours for a response with mailing info.

Win a Dyson!

2009-08-11T05:16:00.001-07:00

Netspend, Open an Account, Get $20!

2009-07-14T11:01:00.000-07:00

Refer a friend and you each get $20.00!*
To refer your friends, enter their names and email addresses below and we'll send them an invitation. All they need to do is activate and load their new Card with $10 and you'll each get $20.00!

I just need your first name, last name, and email address and I'll send you the referral.

Here are the details:

*There is no limit to the number of referrals a cardholder can make during this promotion. Each referred cardholder must activate the card and then load a minimum of $10 onto the card by 9/30/09 in order for each cardholder to be awarded the $20.00. No referral reward will be awarded to either party if the referred individual is currently or ever was a NetSpend cardholder. Verification will be made when the referred individual provides NetSpend with their social security number. Cardholders are responsible for determining their tax liability, if any, resulting from participation in this offer.

Once you get your then you can make referrals too!

Open a New FREE Checking Account, Get $25

2009-07-14T10:58:00.000-07:00

Wachovia has a promotion going on right now. When a new customer opens a FREE checking account they get a $25 gift card.

I can send you a referral, just send me your email and I'll hook you up.

Here are the details:

Refer a Friend - you both get $25
Thank you for banking with Wachovia. As a valued Online Banking customer, we’ve created an easy and convenient way for you to refer friends and family members to Wachovia. And you’ll both get $25.1
Provide the names and email addresses of up to five friends or family members who you feel would enjoy the same benefits of banking with Wachovia that you do.
We’ll then send each one an email letting them know you thought they might be interested in learning more about banking with Wachovia.
When someone you refer opens a new checking account, we'll send both of you a $25 Wachovia Visa Gift Card. You know us as the bank that offers convenience, value and customer satisfaction. Don't your friends and family members deserve the same? We think so. Make a referral today by completing the form below.