YoPlait Yogurt Giveaway

I was just thinking the other day that I needed a day planner for next year.  I have one now that is more like a book and I know some people just don't use those type much these days.  But I love mine,  because I have been so busy this past year.  It really helps me to keep everything organized and in one place.  I've told Scott if you ever need to know anything just look in my day planner. 
So when Blog Spark offered this giveaway needless to say I was a little excited because it included a new daily planner for next year.
But not only that the prize pack includes a coupon for a free cup of Yoplait Light Yogurt.
Small changes can make a big difference over time.  That's why Yoplait Light has created the Yoplait Light Swap to remind people that by making simple substitutions, like swapping one item from your diet per day for a 100 to 110 calorie Yoplait Light, you can cut unwanted calories and help yourself feel great about daily diet choices. 
Yoplait Light yogurt offers 33 different options to choose from in fruit, pastry and dessert flavors that contain around 100 calories or less, providing endless swapping options.

Visit facebook/Yoplait to share your favorite food, exercise and fashion swaps, find recipes and quizzes. Alison Sweeney, host of "The Biggest Loser" and author of The Mommy Diet, offers this Top Swap Tip on how she maintains her weight with a hectic schedule.



One winner will be drawn next Tuesday, September 27th for the Yoplait prize pack.

It includes the daily planner, the coupon for one free cup of Yoplait Light, an insulated tote bag, a sunglass holder, water bottle, and a ballpoint pen.

To enter please leave a comment telling, which of the 33 available flavors of Yoplait Light yogurt do you plan to swap into your diet the most?
 
 
 

"Disclosure: The Yoplait Light Swap prize pack, information and coupon have been provided by Yoplait through MyBlogSpark."

Operation Smile Review and a Giveaway

Were ya'll aware that you can rent college textbooks?  I don't have anyone in college but when I was offered the chance to share two great websites, and a giveaway I couldn't pass it up.
Campus Book Rentals makes it very simple.  You search the book you need, rent it, and receive your books with free shipping.   They have a 30-day guarantee.  Any book can be returned within 30 days for 100% refund.  You rent your books for as long as you need them, whether it's quarter, or semester with a 15 day grace period for that last minute cramming for exams.
There's tons of perks. Monthly giveaways, textbook scholarships, shirts, and other prizes. Registration is free and you do not have to be a paying customer to win.



But best of all they support the children of Operation Smile.


 They have officially teamed up with Operation Smile, an out of this world, awesome organization, that performs life changing cleft lip surgeries on children whose families could not otherwise afford it. The long term Improvement in quality of life for the children that receive these surgeries is almost incomprehensible. They have committed to donating enough to cover a minimum of 1,000 life changing surgeries. They hope To beat that number, but it's a significant commitment.



So for EVERY book rented starting now, they will donate a portion of those proceeds to Operation Smile with their sights set on meeting and exceeding their goal of 1,000 lives changed.  So add that extra book to your cart, and consider this goal as you go back to school this year. Thank you for your support.

So what does all this have to do with a giveaway.  Operation Smile has generously offered a wonderful chocolate covered fruit basket.

To enter please leave a comment , telling one thing you read about on the Operation Smile website. 
Deadline will be next Monday, September 5, 2011.

Congratulations.....................

Kathy is the winner of the $25.00 gift card.  Please email me your mailing address so I can get it to blogsparks.
I've been offered another giveaway and it will start Monday so keep watching. 
Congratulations Kathy and thank you to all who entered.

Wal-Mart Gift Card Giveaway

What better way to help stock up for back to school shopping than a Wal-mart gift card?   And while you stock up on your family’s favorites, don’t forget you can earn cash for the participating school of your choice with Box Tops for Education products.    I have clipped box tops for education for several years now. 
Nature Valley, Cheerios, and Yoplait, is just a few that have them. 
So to enter just leave me a comment telling which Box Tops items from General Mills you plan on purchasing.

One winner will be announced next Friday, August 19th.




"Disclosure: The information and $25 gift card to Wal-Mart has been provided by Wal-Mart and General Mills through MyBlogSpark."

Mozaik Service for 8 Giveaway

Blog sparks has offered another wonderful giveaway.  Just in time for the Christmas parties and dinners.
When I showed my set to my son he had to look twice to realize they were plastic. 

To prove that your table’s appearance can be stylish and sophisticated when you use plastic, Mozaik expert Jennifer Lucas appeared on WEtv’s Designing Spaces in mid-November to share tips on how to entertain with more style. Visit designing spaces to view the segment online.

Mozaik is the perfect solution for those occasions when you don’t have enough dinner ware. For under $10, Mozaik’s new Service for Eight kit will help you stop scrambling for extra place settings when your guest list is larger than your china and flatware collection. The 40-piece “party in a box” adds eight place settings (forks, knives and spoons, salad plates and dinner plates) and is great for every holiday gathering from a small cocktail party to a large holiday buffet.

Designed to look like real permanent ware, Mozaïk is actually plastic party ware that can be washed and reused, or simply disposed of. It provides a fashionable, affordable alternative to paper plates and fine china. Available in both Classic and Contemporary styles, Mozaïk products range from round and square plates, to silver-look cutlery and serving items to mini appetizer ware, creating a nicer impression at any occasion.

Mozaik offers the ease of using disposables without sacrificing style; simply toss the mess for an easier clean up. You can also opt to reuse Mozaik, just hand wash or place the party ware in the dishwasher on the gentle cycle. The more care they are given the more times you can reuse them.

To find out more about the Mozaik line, visit mozaikbysabert. 

Now to win a set of your own, please leave a comment telling if you won
how you would use Mozaik to help ya'll entertain during the holiday season?

Deadline to enter is Monday, December 6th.

Disclosure:  The Mozaik products, information and additional prize pack to give away were all given to me from Mozaik through MyBlogSpark.)

TSMSS...........Resurrection Song

First if you haven't entered my giveaway for the autographed Michael Chiarello Cookbook, the deadline is Wednesday November 17th.
Also beginning today until Sunday November 21st there will be a giveaway on my Prayer and Praise blog.
It's for a ...................... Sorry you will just have to go over there and find out for yourself.   :)

Now for the music, join in with Amy over at Signs, Miracles, and Wonders for Then Sing My Soul Saturday.

Giveaway.......Michael Chiarello's Cookbook

Whether frying, baking or broiling, this culinary superstar adds a flavorful crunch to create simple, savory recipes. Made from the soft, tender centers of the bread, Progresso Lemon Pepper Panko combines the perfect crunch with effortless flavor to give any dish that extra punch. The large, flaky crumb has a coarser texture than traditional bread crumbs, delivering a lighter, crunchier coating or topping.

A chef known for his emphasis on creating delicious dishes with fresh, premium ingredients, Chef Michael Chiarello uses panko as his go-to bread crumb for a crunch that won’t quit. An Emmy-award winning TV chef and cookbook author, Chef Chiarello is the tastemaker behind Bottega Napa Valley Restaurant, NapaStyle and Chiarello Family Vineyards, and appears on The Cooking Channel and Top Chef Masters only on Bravo.

Chef Chiarello is helping cooks everywhere use Progresso’s panko to make flavorful, flawless recipes including Crispy Seafood Salad, Mama Chiarello's Stuffed Eggplant and Turkey Scallopini and Squash Ravioli with Cranberry Brown Butter.



Visit the Progresso website for additional recipes, tips for cooking with panko, video and a coupon for $1 off any panko flavor.



“Panko has been a major part of some of my best crunchy dishes for years,” says Chef Chiarello. “It’s exciting to bring those dishes home, where some of the best dining memories are made. To me that’s what cooking is all about – sharing meals with your friends and family, and the memories you get to keep for a lifetime.”

Now for your chance to win this cookbook and box of Progresso Lemon Pepper Panko.  Just leave a comment telling what type of dish would you create with Progresso Lemon Pepper Panko?Additionally, be sure to check out the Progresso's Wine & Dine with Chef Michael Chiarello Sweepstakes. Now through December 31st, participants can enter for the chance to win a trip for two to Napa Valley to attend the Spring Bud Break Party, an annual dinner and wine tasting event taking place on May 7, 2011. In addition to two tickets to the party, the grand prize also includes roundtrip airfare and hotel accommodations. Visit http://www.progressobroth.com/ for the sweepstakes rules and entry form.

 I can't wait to use mine on salmon fillets. 

Deadline to enter is Wednesday, November 17.


DISCLOSURE:  The information and giveaway were all given to me from General Mills through MyBlogSpark.)

Giveaway........Serving bowl and mashed potatoes

Blog sparks never fails to sponsor great giveaways.  This one is no exception.

To find a delicious side dish that´s easy to prepare and tastes homemade, look no further than Betty Crocker´s® Boxed Instant Mashed Potatoes, which are made with 100% real potatoes.

With a just-like-mom´s taste, Betty Crocker Boxed Instant Mashed Potatoes go from stove top to table in just eight short minutes. Based on a scratch recipe, the Homestyle Creamy Butter variety will have your family thinking you spent hours in the kitchen the next time you serve up a hearty helping. If you prefer an extra kick of flavor, give the Roasted Garlic variety a try. And with two pouches in every box there´s plenty to go around.

Be sure to try the Au Gratin flavor variety, too! For more information, visit BettyCrocker.com, and be sure to follow Betty Crocker on Twitter and "Like" the Facebook page to keep up with all of the latest news on your Betty Crocker favorites!

If you would like a chance to win this  prize pack that includes two boxes of Betty Crocker Boxed Instant Mashed Potatoes (one Roasted Garlic and one Homestyle Creamy Butter), a serving bowl, a trivet and a serving spoon. 

Please leave a comment telling  which busy night of the week is perfect for whipping up Betty Crocker Boxed Instant Mashed Potatoes?

Deadline to enter is next Tuesday, November 9th. 

In addition, ya'll can visit http://www.myblogspark.com/uc/main/4775/ for $0.55 off one package of Betty Crocker Boxed Instant Mashed Potatoes.

DISCLOSURE:  that the product, prize pack, information and additional prize pack to give away were all given to me from Betty Crocker through MyBlogSpark.)

Winnings, Giveaways and more

We've all heard the saying you can't win if you don't play.  Well over the last couple of weeks or so I have won several giveaways.  So I just want to list them here and put a plug in to the blogger's  that sponsored them.  Also a couple of them has current giveaways going on, so go enter.  You may be the next winner of a wonderful prize.

First I won a $40.00 gift certificate at CVS Stores on Susan's blog.  Susan's blog is one I can go to for inspiration but also a laugh.  She's a wonderful christian woman that loves to go motorcycle riding with her husband.
 I didn't realize that it was going to be so hard to choose what I wanted to buy with it.  I knew it would be something for "me" and something I wanted and wouldn't normally buy.  So by the time I finally decided what do you know it was out of stock.  I have never owned an oval platter, so I figured with the holidays coming up, why not.  I found this one that I absolutely love.    http://www.csnstores.com/Pfaltzgraff-5065153-PFZ2034.html   Sorry it wouldn't let me save a picture of it. 

Also I have been wanting to make a  Texas chocolate sheet cake and didn't have a jelly roll pan, so I'm also getting one of these.


Then I won a family organizer on Lynn's blog over at Midday Escapades.  Lynn was one of the first blogger's I followed when I began blogging.  She helped this newbie alot.  On Sunday's she has Sunday Giveaways Escape.  So click on over and see all the giveaways listed there.             


Next was the book Broken on the Back Row by Sandi Patty.  I won it over at Kim's blog To Know Him Jesus.  She is another wonder christian blogger.  So when you have time go check her blog out I don't think you will regret it.

I read the book in two days, so I have decided to pass it on as a giveaway. 

If you've made mistakes,
and long for restoration,
If you've lost your way
and are seeking a new direction,
If you've given up on yourself
and have forgotten how to believe,
this book can be a new beginning...
In it you will find a gentle message
of hope and healing,
of love and forgiveness,
of grace and redemption.    Except from book.

You have until Friday October 29th to enter.

Last but not least over at Marina's blog I won a Wahl Color Pro Kit.  When I told my husband he said your not trying it out on me.  I told him it wouldn't be hard to use on yours.   Your getting so many bald spots, we just shave it all and get it over with.  :)  She is always having giveaways so go enter and maybe you will be the next winner.
Also some of you may remember last year I had 12 days of giveaways.  Beginning on December 1st I had at least one giveaway a day for 12 days.  Just curious if anyone is interested in me doing that again this year.  I know that's like asking a kid if they want candy.  But I loved doing it even though it was alot of work.  But I would just like ya'lls imput. 

$15.00 Gift Card and biscuit giveaway

As promised Blog Sparks is offering another giveaway.  This is one that  I believe everyone can enjoy.

If you´re looking for homemade taste but don´t have the homemade time, then look no further than Pillsbury® Grands!® Frozen Mini Biscuits, the new freezer-to-oven biscuits that come warm, fluffy and fresh from your oven in just minutes.

Each 70-calorie biscuit is a delight when served hot from the oven, with a warm fluffy center and golden, flaky crust.  Pillsbury® Grands!® Mini Biscuits are the perfect size for kids, or for mini sandwiches and appetizers.


One lucky winner  will receive a coupon for a free bag of Pillsbury Grand Mini Biscuits, a bread basket, butter dish and spreader.  Also a $15.00 visa gift card that can be used anywhere.

All you have to do to enter is submit your own recipe ideas, demonstrating how you would like to use Pillsbury® Grands!® Mini Biscuits.

Deadline will be next Monday October 4th.

The Penguins of Madagascar DVD Giveaway

It's time for another giveaway.   Blogsparks sent  me a box of Trix cereal, two launchers,  and The Penguins of Madagascar DVD.   We love having movie night with a bowl of popcorn with M&M's in it.  Yes the sweet and salty is wonderful.   Sometimes we have even added pretzels and goldfish snacks.

Inside specially marked boxes of General Mills cereals, you’ll “commence operations” with one of five characters from The Penguins of Madagascar; Skipper, Rico, Kowalski, Private or King Julien. Each participating cereal contains one character launcher with mission details outlined on the back of the box including:

Dive In, Soldier – Set an empty plastic cereal bowl on the table and try to pop your launcher into it. Wear a helmet or you’ll be squid bait.
Longest Propulsion Launcher – Challenge your troops to see who can launch their character the furthest. Go long or go back to the zoo.

Target Practice – Create a landing zone with a spoon and try to strategically drop your character into the sweet spot. Hit the target or go back to the drawing board.

Clear the Wall – Do you have enough projectile pop to push your launcher over the top of the box? Proceed launchin’ troops, earn those wings!

Each character is unique and has their own specific role, and together, they’re a team with lots of character. With five character launchers to collect, make a splash this summer and try to successfully complete all of their missions.


If you would like a chance to win this great giveaway just leave a comment telling which character from Penguins of Madagascar is your's or your child's favorite.

One fortunate winner will be chosen next Wednesday August 11th.

The prize packs and information were all given to me from General Mills and Nickelodeon through MyBlogSpark.)

Chocolate and Gift card Giveaway

Blog Sparks has done it again.  Their giveaways just keep getting better and better.  This time it's chocolate.  How can you ever go wrong with chocolate? 

Pillsbury Chocolate Chunk Fudge Brownies are a blend of 3 types of cocoas with real chocolate syrup and milk chocolate chunks to make a delicious fudgy brownie—they’re the perfect solution when you’re pressed for time. Add personal flair to these already-baked brownies with your own decorations, frosting, caramel or powdered sugar! With a straight-out-of-the-oven flavor without the time or clean-up, Pillsbury Chocolate Chunk Fudge Brownies are a great treat for any occasion!


In addition, when purchasing Pillsbury Chocolate Chunk Fudge Brownies at Sam’s Club, you have the chance to support your local school with Box Tops for Education. Each package of Pillsbury Chocolate Chunk Fudge Brownies has 6 Bonus Box Tops that can be redeemed to earn cash for the K-8 school of your choice.

With this giveaway one lucky winner will win a $25.00 gift card for Sam's Club, a reusable plastic container to carry your brownies in.  Two cans of Betty Crocker frosting and a small decorating set that comes with a disposable bag and six tips.  A wonderful way to purchase these brownies and decorate them.

To enter please just leave a comment sharing a situation in which the new Pillsbury Chocolate Chunk Fudge Brownies would be a perfect treat.
 
 
Loren is also doing this same giveaway.  So go visit and enter there also.  Double your chances at winning.
 
Giveaway Disclosure:  The product, information,  and gift packs were all given to me from Pillsbury and MyBlogSpark.)


Giveaway will end Monday June 21st.

Sweet Sunday Morning Moments Giftpak

To start the week off right, take time out to create a sweet Sunday morning moment with your family with Pillsbury Orange Sweet Rolls.

Pillsbury Orange Sweet Rolls are warm, fresh, and ready to serve in just minutes. With an ooey-gooey texture and a delicious orange icing, Orange Sweet Rolls have a mouth watering aroma that is sure to bring your family together like no other breakfast! Packed with the love and flavor of a treat made from scratch, but without the time and cleanup, Orange Sweet Rolls are the perfect addition to your family’s Sunday morning traditions.

I baked these last night and was going to get a picture but they were half gone before I thought about it.  Thanks to Blog spark for being able to offer another giveaway.    This one is for a coupon for a free roll of  Pillsbury cinnamon rolls.  The winner will also receive a black stand-up type photo frame.

Great for your desk or office.  Easy to change the pictures to update them.

To enter all you have to do is leave a comment telling how you enjoy Sunday morning breakfast with your families. 

Giveaway will end Monday, March 1st.  Please make sure I have an e-mail to contact you in case your the winner.

Pillsbury provided me with the free product, information, and gift pack through MyBlogSpark

Chicken white bean chili and a giveaway

I love finding new recipes for the crockpot.  And I also love getting stuff for free, but who doesn't?  So when blogspark offered me the chance to do a giveaway and I needed a recipe to go with it.  I came up with the great idea of letting someone else come up with the recipe. So this giveaway will feature Mary.  She has some wonderful southern recipes on her blog.  I don't remember how I found her blog but I go back often to print out some of her recipes.  So if you love southern cooking that's quick and easy go check her out.  This one also tells that it only has 3 weight watcher points per serving without the extra garnishes.  And as we all know it's a new year and most of us are looking for ways to eat healthier.
So for the recipe you must visit Mary's  blog .
Now the giveaway.   It is for ONE Old El Paso “Tackle the Taste” gift pack that includes two free cans of Green Chiles, as well as a football-shaped ceramic serving platter, two sets of football-themed plates, cocktail napkins, and a themed table runner.

It can also be used after football is over if you have a football themed birthday party.    In the meantime here is a coupon you can use towards your own purchase of  Old El Paso green chiles.

First mandatory entry, you must visit Mary's  blog and then leave me a comment with the name of one of her other recipes.

This giveaway will end Monday January 18th.

Disclosure :  I received no compensation for the giveaway other than the gift pack fro Old El Paso through Blogspark.

Personalized Key Fob Giveaway (winner's choice)

Last giveaway for the 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways.  This one is for winner's choice of a key fob.

What better way to say “MY KEYS” than with a fun and preppy key chain.

This is perfect for a teen, a Mom, even a teacher. 
Anna has agreed to making this the winner's choice.  You can choose from the many ribbons she offers and she will personalize it also.
Since this giveaway is winner's choice.   For your mandatory comment you must go to Anna's store and tell which one you would choose if you won.

This giveaway will end Sunday December 13th at 3:00 EST

2010 Desktop Calendar Giveaway

Have you bought your calendar for 2010 yet?   It will be here soon, less than 3 weeks.  This giveaway is for  this stand-ing  desktop calendar. 

**Each month is printed on separate sheets of 100# Cardstock paper


**Calendar is approximately 4.25x5.5 inches

**The case transforms into an easel display, keeping your months organized and on display.



PERFECT CHRISTMAS STOCKING STUFFERS
 
Jill also has her own blog so check it out.  Leave her a comment if you have time.  Because as all bloggers know we love comments.
 

Now for your entry to this giveaway.  Mandatory that you must visit Jill's store and leave a comment of something else she sells.
 
This giveaway will end on Sunday December 13th at 1:00 EST

Set of 3 Christmas Coasters Giveaway

Can ya'll believe this is already the 12th day of giveaways?  I have had alot of fun doing them.  Meet new bloggers, and non-bloggers that have entered these giveaways. 
This giveaway is for a set of 3 Christmas Coasters.  If your like me you decorate all around but never think about something as simple as coasters.

These coasters are crocheted using plarn. Plarn is yarn made with plastic shopping bags. This is Lily's way of "going green" She used some christmas themed yarn to make them a bit more sturdy!! Great for decorating your house during Christmas or as a gift!



One mandatory entry, you must vist Lily's store and tell one other thing that she sells other than the coasters.

Two More Winners ...............

I had this scheduled to post at 6:00.  Just checked it and it didn't post for some reason.
The first one is Hope.  She's the winner of the wonderful Christmas Basket.  Congratulations Hope, I'm sure you will enjoy it. 

Next, the winner of the Sugar Plum Cupcake Suncatcher is Anna Petry.

Congratulations to both of these winners. 

Vinyl Lettering Giveaway

twiceasnicelettering  is offering one lucky winner this  "Welcome" door vinyl lettering.   I like it but I have a storm door at my front door so you wouldn't be able to see it.    I would love to one day put a phrase one on my living room wall.  If and when I ever get it painted.  I want brown or dark green, but my husband would be happy if every room was painted white.  Boring!!   LOL  

So once again one mandatory entry, you must go to twiceasnicelettering and leave a comment telling of one other thing she sells that I haven't mentioned.

This giveaway will end Saturday December 12th at 5:00 PM EST

$20.00 Jewelry Gift Certificate Giveaway

Can you believe this giveaway?  There's going to be several pictures because she has such beautiful jewelry.

Liz is offering one lucky winner a $20.00 gift certificate to be spent in her etsy store iluvpearls ,.  This doesn't include shipping so please take that into consideration when choosing.

But most of her jewelry is $15.00 or under so the hard part will be choosing from her beautiful jewelry. 

So for your mandatory entry you must go to Liz's store and leave a comment that if you won this gift certificate what you would spend it on.

This giveaway will end Saturday December 12th at 12 noon EST.