Category: Giveaways

Giveaway: 250 Die-Cut Business Cards From UPrinting

Published by dee on October 1, 2010

And the winner is…..Steph! Enjoy your cards!

Whether you are a business person, a high-profile blogger, or a mom scheduling play dates, I think we can all agree that business cards are an essential these days. It is the best way to pass along your contact information. Stash a stack in your purse, laptop bag, or wallet and you’ll always have your information ready to hand out when you meet someone new.

UPrinting.com has some of the best business card options I’ve seen. You can use one of their pre-designed cards or create your own unique design. They have both standard and die-cut options, but I have to say I’m a sucker for the die-cut cards. I just love those rounded corners!

So that you guys can check out just how awesome UPrinting.com is, I have 250 die-cut cards to give away to one lucky reader!

Here’s are the details of what you’ll get:

250 Die-Cut Business Cards for One (1) Winner
2 x 3.5”, 2 x 2” (square card) or 1.75 x 3.5” (slim card)
Die cutting options available: Rounded Corners, Leaf, Rounded One-Corner, Half-Circle Side, Circle
Paper Type: 14pt Cardstock Gloss, Matte, or High Gloss; 13pt Cardstock Uncoated
Color: 4Color Front, Blank Back; 4Color Front, Black Back; 4Color Both Sides
Limited to US residents only 18 years old and above

How to Enter: Leave a comment below telling me you want the cards. That’s it! Just make sure to leave an e-mail address where you can be contacted if you win.

The not-so-fine print: This is a quickie, so get your entries in now. Contest will end Monday, October 4, 2010 at 11:59 pm. One winner will be selected by random.org and notified via e-mail.

Keeping the FTC happy: In exchange for hosting this giveaway, the author has received 250 business cards of her own from UPrinting.com to try out the service.

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CD Giveaway: Malea McGuinness

Published by dee on September 11, 2010

Who likes free music? I sure do, and I’m pretty sure most of you do too. That’s a good thing because I have not one, but THREE cd’s from Malea McGuinness to give away!

Malea McGuinness is a passionate pop/rock singer-songwriter who is has been been garnering lots of attention for ‘CLOSE AS AIR’, her inspirational and deeply personal sophomore album. She has spent the summer touring across the US, including a special one-time performance in Augora Hills, CA with Shawn Colvin. Most notably, she joined iconic pop singer Kenny Loggins for a 5-day stint on his 2010 national tour. In additon, Malea played at Milwaukee’s annual Summerfest Music Festival, opening for The Counting Crows, teamed up with The Crash Test Dummies for a special show in Redondo Beach, and participated in The Avon Foundation’s ‘Drink Pink Night’, a breast cancer charity concert.

Melea is also a devoted activist for animal rights, working in direct partnership with humane societies and animal shelters across the nation to raise funds and awareness for rescue and rehabilitation efforts. Most recently, she collaborated with her local animal rescue, The Amanda Foundation, to put on the ‘Paws For Patterns’ Fundraiser, a hugely successful charity event attended by “The Dog Whisperer” himself, world-renowned dog behavior specialist Cesar Millan, and stars including Bill Maher and Pauley Perrette (NCIS), Kaley Cuoco (Big Bang Theory), Kristen Bauer (True Blood) and Jenna Ushkowitz (Glee). Presently, Malea serves as a guest blogger on PetLvr.com.

(On a side note, aren’t those green boots amazing? I’d love to have a pair of those!)

So, who wants to get their hands on this hot new CD from Malea McGuinness? I have THREE of them to give away and would love to share them with people who truly dig discovering new music.

To enter, please fill out the form below completely. Entries will be open until Friday, September 17, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. (Central). Three winners will be chosen using Random.org. Contest is open to U.S. and Canada residents.

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Review: Pop Weaver Microwave Popcorn

Published by dee on August 11, 2010

Movie night just isn’t movie night without a bowl of popcorn in your lap to munch on. My 5-year-old never lets us forget that, so I was happy to have a sample of Pop Weaver’s new microwave popcorn on hand as we settled in for our most recent family movie night. As soon as I announced we were going to watch a movie, I heard, “Yay! I want popcorn!”

I had recently received a sample Pop Weaver’s Light Butter microwave popcorn cooked in their newly formulated canola oil blend to try out so I tossed a bag in the microwave. In addition to tasting great, the popcorn popped up light and fluffy with just two minutes in the microwave. Plus, with only 210 calories per bag popped, it is a snack I don’t feel bad feeding my children. That isn’t the only benefit though.

Pop Weaver’s Canola oil blend is primarily comprised of “heart healthy” polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, which help to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol, and supply Omega-3, Omega-6 and Omega-9 fatty acids, helping to protect against coronary heart disease, heart attacks and strokes. And the popcorn provides other health benefits, as well, since it is a good source of whole grains. Not only does it contain fiber, but a study released this summer found that popcorn also provides healthy antioxidants. In fact, because it is unprocessed, according to the study, popped popcorn provided more antioxidants than any other snack food tested.

What more can you ask for in a quick, tasty snack? I have to admit that I would like a little more butter flavor on my popcorn, but Pop Weaver has that covered with the Butter and Extra Butter flavors for just a few more calories per bag. I’ll definitely be keeping an eye out for it the next time I’m strolling the aisles at the grocery store. At only 21 cents per bag, it’s a great snack to have on hand!

Giveaway Time!

If you would like to try out Pop Weaver’s new microwave popcorn made with canola oil, you’re in luck! I have two 8-count boxes of popcorn to give away to two lucky commenters!

How to enter:
All you have to do to enter the giveaway is leave a comment below. I’d love it if you would tell me what your favorite healthy snack is or what you like to munch on during movie night. Be sure to leave an e-mail address where you can be reached if you win!

Contest will close Wednesday, August 18th, at 11:59 p.m. CST. You must be a U.S. resident, or have a U.S. postal address to participate. Two winners will be chosen from all eligible comments via random.org and notified by e-mail.

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CD Review: Butterflyfish

Published by dee on December 10, 2009

ladybug A few weeks ago I received a copy of Ladybug from Butterflyfish. When I put it in the cd player on the way to preschool/day care one morning, the kids fussed at me. It wasn’t their usual Laurie Berkner that they were used to listening to during the morning ride. Fortunately, it didn’t take long for them to adjust. After just a couple of listens they were singing along!

Matthew Myer Boulton, Elizabeth Myer Boulton, and Zoë Krohne formed Butterflyfish after chatting at a picnic about how to explore the spiritual side of life with their children in new ways. Agreeing that most spiritually themed music made for families were “pretty thin broth, both musically and spiritually,” they set out to create what they had been searching for. Their first cd, Ladybug, has gotten great reviews, even being called “Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?” for kids!

Ladybug is a great collection of folk/bluegrass style songs with a spiritual message. Mixed in with a collection of Boulton’s originals, are new takes on some of the old classics such as “Jesus Loves Me” and “Deep Down In My Heart.” The music is light-hearted and fun, while also introducing biblical stories and context. My 4-year-old’s favorite song is “What Jonah Learned Inside the Whale,” and I keep catching him singing it even when the cd isn’t on. The best part though, is that it has him asking questions and wanting to know more. After listening to “When the Spirit Sings In Me,” we had a long discussion about what “the Spirit” means and how it relates to our lives.

Don’t think this music is only for kids though. I’ll admit to playing it (and singing along) even when I’m in the car by myself! I can’t resist the harmony on “Music.” Even my husband, who is not at all fond of Folk music, likes it and it’s rare that he’ll admit to liking anything that isn’t hard rock or metal.

For my family, this cd came at a perfect time. We’ve been trying to re-commit ourselves to going to church and just started attending a brand new church in our area. I love that the music is helping my son become more interested in God and to be quite honest, it really puts me in the mood to worship on Sunday mornings!

I was actually quite surprised at how much my family loves this cd. We have all been singing the songs for a couple of weeks now and haven’t tired of it yet. Because we love it so much, I e-mailed Elizabeth and asked if she would be willing to provide another copy of Ladybug for me to give away to my readers. She graciously said yes!

How to enter:
All you have to do to enter the contest is leave a comment below. I’d love it if you would tell me what your favorite song (spiritual or otherwise) was when you were a kid. Are there memories attached to it or did you just like the song?

Contest will close Tuesday, December 15th, 2009, at 11:59 p.m. CST. One winner will be chosen from all eligible comments via random.org and notified by e-mail.

To find out more about Butterflyfish, go to www.butterflyfishband.com. You can sample and purchase Ladybug in the store, or check out some of the other fun stuff, such as the yummy Strawberry Lemonade recipe!

Disclosure: I received a copy of Butterflyfish’s cd, Ladybug, for the purposes of this review.

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Custom Thank You Card Giveaway

Published by dee on November 21, 2009

This giveaway has ended and the winner, Jamie P, has been notified. Keep checking back for more great giveaways!

It’s time for another fun giveaway from UPrinting.com. Just in time for the holidays, UPrinting is giving away 50 Custom Thank You cards and envelopes! These cards are perfect for thanking friends and family for all those holiday gifts or even giving away in a gift basket! Don’t need Thank You cards? Customize it and turn it into a greeting card instead. UPrinting cards are printed on high-quality paper and cardstock and are perfect for just about any occasion.

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Here are the specifics of what you can win:

Prize Offered: (50 ct.) 7 x 5″ (folded to 3.5 x 5″) Custom Thank You Cards with plain envelopes
Shipping: Free UPS Ground within United States
Eligibility: Limited to US Residents due to shipping costs.

Enter to win the 50 Custom Thank You cards by leaving a comment below telling me how you plan to use them! Be sure to leave a valid e-mail address with your comment so you can be notified if you win.

This contest will close on November 29, 2009 at 12:00 Noon (Central). A winner will be chosen from all valid entries by Random.org and notified by e-mail. The winner will receive an e-mail directly from UPrinting with a code for their 50 free cards on December 5, 2009.

Disclosure: In appreciation for hosting this giveaway, UPrinting is also giving me a set of 50 Custom Thank You cards with envelopes.

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Custom Postcards Giveaway

Published by dee on October 19, 2009

Entries are now closed. The winner of the 100 postcards giveaway is Average Jane!

It’s time for another fun giveaway from my blog sponsor UPrinting.com! This time UPrinting would like to offer one lucky reader a set of 100 custom postcards.

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So, what can you do with a postcard? Only about a million different things! Postcards are very versatile. You could use them for party invitations, holiday cards, business advertisements, change of address, save the date cards, sale ads, thank you cards, and so many other things. There are so many options I don’t even know what I would use them for!

One lucky winner will receive 100 custom postcards as detailed below:

Size: 4×6
Paper: 14pt Cardstock Gloss
Printing: Full color both sides
Shipping: FREE UPS Ground Shipping in the US (Canadian residents pay shipping and taxes. Offer not available to residents outside of the US and Canada)

How to enter:

Got a creative idea of how you would use your postcards? Leave a comment below telling me how you would use them and you’re entered in the contest! Be sure to use a valid e-mail address as that is how you will be notified of your prize.

Contest is open until Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 12:00 Noon Central. Winner will be chosen from all eligible entries via random.org and notified by e-mail. A coupon code for the postcards will be sent to the winner’s registered email by UPrinting.com on November 6, 2009.

Disclosure: In exchange for hosting this giveaway, I will also receive a set of 100 postcards from UPrinting.com.

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