Chex Mix Giveaway

This is the week of giveaways on my blog! :) I am excited to share some information about Chex Mix with you, and offer you a chance to win a prize package.

I received a box of Rice Chex, a measuring cup set and a Chex® Party Mix tote bag from General Mills through MyBlogSpark. We made Muddy Buddy Chex Mix, and it was a huge hit! Even my 90 year old Grandmother loved it.

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.

I am offering a prize pack to one of my readers! All you have to do to enter is leave a comment on this post and tell me your favorite way to eat Chex cereal. Do you like sweet mixes, salty party mixes, or do you prefer to just eat your Chex with milk?



Jacob will draw one name from a hat on Wednesday, March 9th, to determine the winner. Be sure to enter now!

Yoplait Smoothie Giveaway!

I was happy to get a package from MyBlogspark.com recently! Inside was coupon to try Yoplait Frozen Smoothies, a drawstring backpack, a water bottle and a fitness journal. We went and bought our Smoothie packages. We got two packages of the Strawberry Banana flavor, because it says that one package is only 2 servings and there are three of us.

Including Yoplait Frozen Smoothies in your diet is a quick and easy way to help you get important nutrients, like vitamin C or calcium your body needs. And with seven out of every ten Americans not eating the recommended two to four servings of fruit per day, Yoplait Frozen Smoothies could help you reach that goal.

Each package of Yoplait Frozen Smoothies contains one full serving of fruit (1/2 cup) and 110 to 120 calories per serving. Not only does Yoplait yogurt contain live and active cultures, but when prepared with skim milk and made according to package directions, Yoplait Frozen Smoothies are a good source of calcium. So raise your smoothie glass and toast to a new you!

Found in the frozen fruit aisle of your local grocery store, Yoplait Frozen Smoothies come in four delicious flavors. Be sure to check out the newest flavor, Blueberry Pomegranate, along with other favorites like Triple Berry, Strawberry Banana, and Strawberry Mango Pineapple.

I am able to offer a gift package to one of YOU! :) To enter, all you have to do is leave a comment on this post. Tell me what your favorite healthy snack or dessert is, that your kids actually eat and enjoy! These smoothies are definitely going to be a common dessert in our house. They are so cool and tasty!



Jacob will be drawing one name from a hat on Friday, March 4th to choose the winner. Be sure to comment now to enter!

Thank you to Yoplait, who provided me with the product, and the information through MyBlogSpark.

A Kroger giveaway!

I was recently selected by MyBlogSpark to receive a gift card to Kroger Stores (which includes Kroger, Ralph’s, King Soopers, City Market, Dillons, Smith’s, Fry’s, QFC, Baker’s, Owen’s, Jay C Food Stores, Hilander, Gerbes, Food4Less, Pay Less Super Markets and Scott’s Food & Pharmacy). I was invited to take advantage of their “Add Up the Savings” Event and stock up on my favorite General Mills & Kimberly Clark brands.

From August 8 through August 21, when you buy 8 participating items from any Kroger store, you’ll receive $4 off of your purchase! Some of the great participating brands include: Cheerios, Yoplait Yogurt, Pillsbury Cookies & Biscuits, Kleenex, Huggies, Betty Crocker Brownies, Cottonelle, and Lucky Charms. In addition to these great savings, be sure to take advantage of the special Bonus Box Tops Offers and get a jumpstart on helping the participating school of your choice this year.

All you have to do, if you haven’t already, is register at www.RewardYourSchool.com. Once you register, you will automatically receive 5 Bonus Box Tops just for signing up! You will also receive custom offers for Bonus Box Tops for purchasing participating products. The offers you select will then load onto your Kroger Shopper Card to be redeemed once you purchase the items. It’s extra easy because there’s no clipping! Just remember to scan your Kroger Shopper Card and the Bonus Box Tops will automatically go straight the participating school of your choice.

I picked up a lot of stuff that we always use, especially now that it's almost back to school time. Kleenex to take in to class, Cheerios, Yoplait Yogurt, and more. I had loaded my Ralph's Rewards Card up with my BoxTops savings, and all I did was swipe it at checkout to get the $4 savings. It was good timing that General Mills, Kimberly Clark and the Kroger Family of Stores provided me with the gift card, information, and giveaway through MyBlogSpark!

Why am I telling you all this? Because now I get to give away a gift card to one of YOU! All you have to do is reply to this post and tell me the top four things you would purchase, that have Box Tops for Education on them. I will pick on winner at random on Monday, August 23rd. The winner will receive a $25 gift card to use at any Kroger Family Store!

Check out these cool lights!

I have been chosen by CSN Stores to share with you some information on their great products! CSN Stores has over 200 online stores where you can find everything from cookware to cribs and even your most specific needs like LED lighting or laptop cases. We have been adding to Emily's bright pink Hello Kitty room, and how cool would this table lamp be? It's SO fun and pretty, and perfect as a sensory toy!

I'm sure if you meander through the CSN stores you will find something that you didn't know you need, but cannot live without. :)

A super quick Rainbow Brite giveaway! UPDATED WITH A WINNER!

UPDATED WITH A WINNER!
Janet said...
Love the Moonglow doll.
February 28, 2010 6:57 PM

Janet, you are the winner! I need your name/address ASAP! My email is waffle 1313@ gmail.com or you could post it to me on "the board". :)



This is last minute Sunday afternoon / Monday morning giveaway! I was selected to receive a Rainbow Brite doll from MomSelect and Hallmark, and it is SO cute! These are SUCH a flashback to my childhood. I was so excited to get it! There are three dolls available - Rainbow Brite, Tickled Pink, and Moonglow. I got Rainbow Brite and she is adorable. She has a fun blue dress, bright yellow hair, and striped boots. I want to dress like her! :) You can see them all here - Rainbow Brite through Hallmark.

If you go to that your website you can see animations, games and activities, downloads, and products. It is all very cute!

One lucky commenter will also get to receive a Rainbow Brite doll! It will be either Rainbow Brite, Moonglow, or Tickled Pink. Which doll you get will be a surprise! I will be selecting a winner Monday late morning. Just leave a comment here and tell me which doll you like the best! :)

And the winner of the Wanchai Ferry & Target giveaway is ......

Gavin's mom! The VW's, you are the winner!! :) I had Monkey draw a name out of all the entries. Email me your name/address and I will have them send your prize package right out!

Thanks again to MyBlogSpark for this opportunity. :)

Wanchai Ferry and Target Review and Giveaway!

I was lucky to be given a chance to try Wanchai Ferry frozen entrees through MyBlogSpark, along with a gift pack! It included two bamboo place mats, two cute rice bowls, two sets of silver chopsticks, flavored fortune cookies, a coupon for Wanchai Ferry frozen entree, and a $25 Target gift card!

I headed to my closest Target and was disappointed to not find the Wanchai Ferry entrees there. I ended up going to three Target's (yes, it is insane that I have three Targets within ten minutes of me LOL), and none of them had these entrees. Only one of the Target's even had a spot for them, and they were sold out. I used my $25 gift card for normal Target shopping (shampoo, baby wipes, etc) and ended up getting the Wanchai Ferry entree at my grocery store.

My son, Monkey, LOVES orange chicken. He would eat it every night. So that is the entree I chose of course! The other options were Shrimp Lo Mein, Spicy Garlic Chicken, Sweet & Sour Chicken, and Sweet & Spicy Shrimp. The Orange Chicken was a HUGE hit with Monkey and the Dad of the house. I didn't like it one bit, but I don't like sweet on my meat much. They loved it, and ate the entire package! It says it's two servings and it really was. Perhaps they should consider making a family size package? That would probably be a huge hit!



It came with breaded white meat chicken, vegetables, the sauce, and white rice that cooks in the microwave. It was a full meal! I added edamame beans and the boys were in heaven. The flavored fortune cookies at the end of the meal were good too, I wonder if you can buy those somewhere.

If you want to try the Wanchai Ferry meals right now, head to http://www.wanchaiferry.com/ and you can print out a coupon to save $1.50. Also there are great meal tips to enhance your Wanchai Ferry frozen entrée available at http://www.wanchaiferry.com/MealTips.aspx.

So, here's the deal! I am able to give away a package of all the same goodies I got! It will have the coupon for the free entree ... the bowls, place mats, chopsticks, cookies, and Target card!! How awesome is that? All you have to do is leave a comment here and tell me which of the entree flavors sounds the best to you. I will draw a winner on Wednesday, February 24th!

The coupon, prize pack, information and additional prize pack to give away were all given to mefrom Wanchai Ferry through MyBlogSpark.

And the winner is ......

Alicia!! :) Congratulations Alicia! I put all your names on slips of paper and had Monkey draw one from a tupperware.

I need your full name and mailing address! You can send it to me at waffle1313 @ gmail.com (With no spaces of course).

Congratulations!

Win a $50 Grocery Store Gift Card!

I was thrilled to participate in a review through MyBlogSpark recently! I was lucky enough to receive a coupon for a free multi-pack of Yoplait Fiber One yogurts, as well as a $50 gift card to Safeway stores! We don't have Safeways here, so I made my way to their sister store, Vons Pavilion. There are four flavors available - strawberry, peach, key lime pie, and vanilla. I picked up a four pack of strawberry Yoplait Fiber One and came home to try it out.



Not only is this yogurt smooth, creamy, and delicious, but check out these health benefits! 50 calories, 5 grams of fiber (that's 20% of your recommended daily intake), and 0 grams of fat! It's Hungry Girl approved, and has zero points (for you Weight Watchers).

I enjoyed the yogurt as breakfast, along with a banana. Later that afternoon I enjoyed a second yogurt as a snack. The cups are 4 ounces each, so they are a perfect snack.

Now comes the GREAT part! Not only did *I* get to enjoy this delicious yogurt and a Safeway gift card, but so can YOU!! :) I am allowed to give away to one reader a $50 gift card as well! Here's what you need to do. Comment and tell me which flavor you would select! That's it. Could it be any easier? :) For a second entry, FOLLOW this blog! If you are already a follower, just let me know!

The last piece of good news is almost expired, but worth sharing. Until tomorrow, Februaury 9th, the four packs of Yoplait Fiber One are on sale at Safeway/Vons for 2 for $4.00. What a steal! And to make that steal even nicer, follow this link for a coupon to save $0.75 on your purchase.

The VIP coupon, gift card, information, and giveaway have been provided by Safeway and Fiber One through MyBlogSpark. Thank you to MyBlogSpark and Safeway for giving me this opportunity!