EcoSMART Safe Home Value Bundle Giveaway Ending Tomorrow!

I just wanted to remind everyone that the EcoSMART Safe Home Value Bundle Giveaway is ending tomorrow at 11:59pm eastern.  Please make sure to get your entries in for the chance to win the bundle.  Spring is around the corner and the prize is going to be great to combat those creepy critters!  The EcoSMART Safe Home Value Bundle includes

• Ant and Roach Killer
• Home Pest Control
• Flying Insect Killer
• Insect Repellent

Good luck !

Uprinting.com 16 x 20 Rolled Canvas Giveaway

I have a new Uprinting.com giveaway for you!  Uprinting.com would like to give one of my readers a free 16 x 20 Rolled Canvas.  Canvas prints can really spice up any room adding a special touch that you just can’t get with ordinary photos.  I had Uprinting.com turn the digital photo I took of my hubby and son on his second birthday  into a  beautiful masterpiece.  Check it out…

BEFORE

AFTER

To make the picture  unique, I removed the background using my photo editing software (Adobe Photoshop Elements)  and replaced it with something more bright and party festive.  Then I uploaded the digital photo to Uprinting.com and let them work their printing magic.  WOW was I happy to see the finished product and it actually exceeding my expectations.

Uprinting.com can turn any digital photo into canvas art starting at just $20.  The company is able to print any custom size up to 55″ x 100″ and there is no minimum order.  Plus, the print is ready the next day and NOW Uprinting.com  offers FREE GROUND SHIPPING!

Check out the eco-friendly online printing company for superb promotional printing, business cards, calendars, posters, vinyl banners, greeting cards, and more!

GIVEAWAY

To enter for the chance to win a 16 x 20 Rolled Canvas with FREE UPS Ground Shipping please leave me a comment sharing a specific photo you would like to use to print your prize if you are chosen as the winner.

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Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey DVD Giveaway!

I grew up reading the adventures of  Curious George books and enjoyed the lovable little monkey over the years.  Naturally, I want my son to also experience the joy I received from the books and was excited to learn that The Man with the Yellow Hat and Curious George were back in the new movie Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey.  I missed the first Curious George movie brought out in 2006 so I was happy to be able to view the sequel.   I was sent a review copy and loved snuggling up with my son while we watched the inquisitive monkey travel across the country to help his new friend Kayla (a homesick baby elephant), who he met at a circus show,  to get back to her family.  My son just loved Curious George 2 and it was a great experience for both of us!

Synopsis:

The world’s most beloved and inquisitive monkey is back in Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey, the fun-filled sequel to the hit animated movie. Join Curious George and The Man with the Yellow Hat as they set out on a madcap cross-country adventure to reunite Kayla, a homesick elephant, with her family. This unlikely trio faces all types of comic calamities and colorful characters and in the end learn that with family, friends and determination you can achieve anything. Featuring the voices of Tim Curry, Matt Lauer, Jamie Kennedy and Jerry Lewis.

Buy It

GIVEAWAY!

I have been given the opportunity to give one of my readers a Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey DVD!  To enter the giveaway please leave me a comment sharing why you should win the Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey DVD.

Extra Entries

1. Mention the giveaway on your own blog linking back to this post.  Leave an additional comment with a link to where you blogged about the giveaway. This is worth 10 extra entries.  Make sure you leave ten separate comments. (example blogged extra entry #1, blogged extra entry #2, blogged extra entry #3, ect…)

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A winner will be chosen at random via Random.org. Upon notification the winner has 72 hours to send me their contact information.  Information will be forwarded to sponsor for prize fulfillment.

Open to US residents only 18+

The contest ends March 31st,  11:59 PM eastern

FTC  disclosure :  In adherence to the  FTC   it  is necessary  to add when ever I receive any compensation in return for posting about a company or product. I received a copy of the movie for review purposes . No further compensation was received.    Even though a free product was received,  the opinions were of my own.

$50 Safeway GC and Fiber One Yogurt Giveaway

Have you tried Fiber One Yogurt? Best-selling author and food expert Lisa Lillien, AKA Hungry Girl, has and given the yogurt her “seal of approval!” Fiber One is only 50 calories but contains 5 grams of fiber (20 percent of the Recommended Daily Value) and zero grams of fat so dieters can enjoy the great satisfying taste without any of the guilt!  The yogurt  is also a good source of calcium and vitamins A and D too. Fiber One is available in a variety of yummy flavors  including Vanilla, Key Lime Pie, Strawberry, and  Peach.

I have not tried all the flavors, but I did try the Key Lime Pie and enjoyed the creamy texture plus refreshing taste. However, I do wish the yogurt did not include aspartame and the company used a healthier choice of low cal sweetener such as stevia or sucralose.  Besides that,  I found the Fiber One yogurt to be absolutely delicious and a fantastic snack!

Giveaway

MyBlogSpark would like to give one of my readers a gift bag that includes a Fiber One yogurt VIP coupon (good for a free 4-pack of Fiber One yogurt), and a $50 Safeway (also good at Dominick´s, Tom Thumb, Randalls, Vons, Genuardi´s) gift card that you can use to stock up on Fiber One yogurt!  To enter the giveaway please leave me a comment on which flavor of Fiber One yogurt you would like to try the most.

*This coupon offer for a free cup of Fiber One yogurt is not valid in some states, including Idaho, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, North Dakota, and Tennessee.

Extra Entries

1. Mention the giveaway on your own blog linking back to this post and MyBlogSpark.  Leave an additional comment with a link to where you blogged about the giveaway. This is worth 10 extra entries.  Make sure you leave ten separate comments. (example blogged extra entry #1, blogged extra entry #2, blogged extra entry #3, ect…)

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A winner will be chosen at random via Random.org. Upon notification the winner has 72 hours to send me their contact information.  Information will be forwarded to sponsor for prize fulfillment.

Open to US residents only 18+

The contest ends March 31st,  11:59 PM eastern

FTC  disclosure :  In adherence to the  FTC   it  is necessary  to add when ever I receive any compensation in return for posting about a company or product. Safeway and Fiber One provided me with  free product, information, and gift pack through MyBlogSparkTM.. . No further compensation was received.    Even though a free product was received,  the opinions were of my own.

EcoSMART Safe Home Value Bundle Giveaway – Get Rid Of Pests Safely

If you’ve ever had a bug problem, you’re probably familiar with the other problem that arises: safety. As much as you want to get rid of bugs in your home, you certainly don’t want to put your family in danger.

Think all pesticides are toxic, though? Think again.

EcoSMART has developed all natural insect repellent that is safe for children, pets and the environment. And guess what? Its safe ingredients are commonly found in your spice rack.

The safety lies in the ingredients, which are natural plant oils that target insects only. The active ingredients are harmless to mammals, birds and fish, because the plant oils have a similar makeup to octopamine. Octopamine is the insect’s version of adrenaline, and regulates their behavior, metabolism and movement. Since people and other animals do not have receptors for octopamine, EcoSMART has no effect on them.

But EcoSMART is certainly effective on bugs. University research and field studies have proven EcoSMART is just as effective as conventional pesticides in their ability to kill insects fast while providing effective control.

You can rest easy because the sprays leave no toxic residue, unlike traditional home pest control sprays. This means they won’t pollute ground water sources.

As spring approaches, look to EcoSMART and its natural bug spray to keep your home pest free.

*Guest article by EcoSmart

BUY IT!

EcoSMART products can be purchased online at www.ecosmart.com/shop and found at many major retailers around the country such as Walmart, The Home Depot, Bed Bath and Beyond and more!  You can find a store near you by accessing the EcoSMART retailer locator.

GIVEAWAY!

EcoSMART would like to give one lucky reader a Safe Home Value Bundle!  The value bundle includes

• Ant and Roach Killer
• Home Pest Control
• Flying Insect Killer
• Insect Repellent

WOW, the prize is a $31 value!  To enter the giveaway check out the EcoSMART products and leave me a comment sharing which organic pesticide you would like to try the most.   I’m  interested in trying the Home Pest Control which kills  and repels over 100 insects!  To me it  is exciting to be able to get rid of pests like spiders without using toxic chemicals and know my family plus  pets (my extended fur family) are not going to be harmed in the bug busting process.   I may love nature, but the creepy crawlies belong outside and not in my home!

EXTRA ENTRIES

1. Mention the giveaway on your own blog linking back to this post and EcoSMART.  Leave an additional comment with a link to where you blogged about the giveaway. This is worth 10 extra entries.  Make sure you leave ten separate comments. (example blogged extra entry #1, blogged extra entry #2, blogged extra entry #3, ect…)

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4. Follow me on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway. Please make sure you leave the link where you tweeted in your comment. TO INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING I AM ALLOWING 1 TWEETS PER PERSON DAILY.  USE THE RETWEET BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST FOR EASY ENTRY.

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A winner will be chosen at random via Random.org. Upon notification the winner has 72 hours to send me their contact information.  Information will be forwarded to sponsor for prize fulfillment.

Open to US residents only 18+

The contest ends March 13,  11:59 PM eastern

Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion Giveaway!

Product Description

“Face, Hand & Body Lotion. Exceptionally enhances your skins hydrating and protective abilities.”

Product Features

Face, Hand and Body Shielding Lotion

Promply absorbs, transformth the outer layer of skin in a hydrating visible shield

Finest natural ingredients together with a quantaam advance in skin hydration

Regenerations is fully realized within a few days

Dermatology tested, fragrance & colorante free, hypoallergenic

No animal products or testing

Buy It

Skin MD Natural can be purchased for $18 online at www.skinmdnatural.com or can also be found at amazon.com.

Win It

I’m still using the same bottle that was sent for me to review and LOVE it.  A little goes a long way.  When  you  get the chance  please read my Skin MD Natural review and learn more about this wonderful product.

The Skin MD Natural team would like to give one lucky reader the chance to try a bottle of the lotion for free!  To enter the giveaway please leave me a comment sharing why you would like to win the shielding lotion.

Extra Entries

1. Mention the giveaway on your own blog linking back to this post and www.skinmdnatural.com.  Leave an additional comment with a link to where you blogged about the giveaway. This is worth 10 extra entries.  Make sure you leave ten separate comments. (example blogged extra entry #1, blogged extra entry #2, blogged extra entry #3, ect…)

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A winner will be chosen at random via Random.org. Upon notification the winner has 72 hours to send me their contact information.  Information will be forwarded to sponsor for prize fulfillment.

Open to US residents only 18+

The contest ends March 8,  11:59 PM eastern

* All product claims quoted directly from packaging.

DO IT OR AGE QUICKLY: 60-Second Practices to Live Better, Stronger, and Longer By JB Berns – Review and Giveaway!

DO IT OR AGE QUICKLY: 60-Second Practices to Live Better, Stronger, and Longer is fitness guru JB Berns new book.  The author created a program comprised of 21 simple techniques to keep you looking and feeling younger. Each easy anti-aging recommendation only takes 60 seconds which means the whole system only takes 21 minutes to complete a day! None of the practices require exhausting physical exertion to reap the benefits of slowing down the aging process.  Most of the techniques you probably never heard of before (I know I never have) and can be done by almost anyone.

Some of the authors secrets and methods you will learn in the book include:

The book is filled with tons of useful information!  My favorite chapter was 18 “Correcting Your Diet.”  JB discusses the importance of consuming a proper diet and the practice of trophology.  Trophology is a system of correctly combining foods or eating them separately to maximize digestion and lessen the bacteria growth in the digestive track.  Additionally, eating the proper food combinations leads to improved digestion, weight loss, better nutrient absorption, and increased energy levels.  He explains in detail which foods to avoid eating together and also  gives diet advice such as…

When you wake up, have a glass of warm water with half of a lemon.  Lemons are great detoxifiers, rich in vitamin C (so they boost your immune system), aid in digestion, and benefit the gastrointestinal tract. It’s a great way to start the day!

No white flour or foods from sealed cans. Fresh foods are much healthier for you and will give you more energy. Stay away from white flour foods such as donuts and other sweets. Eat natural unprocessed foods like fruit, vegetables, and unsalted nuts.

Before swallowing, chew your solids until they become liquid. Digestion begins in the mouth. By chewing foods well your digestion and assimilation of nutrients should improve. As Ghandi said, “Drink your food and chew your beverages.” In other words, chew until your food is liquefied and drink liquids as slowly as solid food. This applies especially to carbohydrates, which require contact with the alkaline ptyalin enzyme in saliva to begin proper digestion. This also allows the sensation of fullness to develop so you won’t overeat.

Try not to drink liquids during meals. Drinking liquids during your meals does not allow you to chew your food thoroughly and may wash down nutrients prematurely. When you eat a starchy food, for example, if you don’t allow the enzyme ptyalin in your saliva to do its work, digestion will not begin properly.

Eat sparingly to live a long, healthy life. Taoist principles teach that you should only eat until you are 70 to 80% full. The human body is not designed to handle large quantities and the complex combinations of the modern diet. Numerous studies have suggested that calorie restriction (without restricting nutrition) may elongate one’s lifespan.

Eat like a king for breakfast, a queen for lunch, and a prince for dinner. Minimize your intake at meals as the day proceeds. A classic pattern of the overweight is to do the opposite: to eat very little during the day and then binge in the evening (because they’re so ravenously hungry!) Having a large dinner before bed will not allow for good rest and enough time for proper digestion.

Avoid extreme hot and cold temperatures in food and beverages. This can irritate the lining of your tender digestive tract and disrupt efficient digestion.

Try not to consume food three hours before bed. You’ll get a better night’s rest on an empty stomach rather than a full belly.

Great Book!

About The Author

Buy It.

GIVEAWAY!

I have been given the opportunity to be able to give one of my readers a copy of  DO IT OR AGE QUICKLY:  60-Second Practices to Live Better, Stronger, and Longer by JB Berns!  To enter the giveaway please leave me a comment sharing one of your anti-aging secrets or why you would like to win the book.

EXTRA ENTRIES

1. Mention the giveaway on your own blog linking back to this post  and Do It Or Age Quickly. Leave an additional comment with a link to where you blogged about the giveaway. This is worth 10 extra entries.  Make sure you leave ten separate comments. (example blogged extra entry #1, blogged extra entry #2, blogged extra entry #3, ect…)

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A winner will be chosen at random via Random.org. Upon notification the winner has 72 hours to send me their contact information.  Information will be forwarded to sponsor for prize fulfillment.

Open to US residents only 18+

The contest ends March 3rd,  11:59 PM eastern

FTC  disclosure :  In adherence to the  FTC   it  is necessary  to add when ever I receive any compensation in return for posting about a company or product.  I received a copy of  ”Do It Or Age Quickly” for review purposes. No further compensation was received.    Even though a free product was received,  the opinions were of my own.

Baby Bunch Review, Savings, And Giveaway!

I was so excited when Baby Bunch contacted me and asked if I would be interested in receiving one of their beautiful bouquets.  I first saw the amazing bouquet featured on Martha Stewart a few years ago and immediately thought the idea was ingenious.  The bouquets are practical, make a unique gift, and perfect for celebrating a new life.  The Baby Bunch also makes a gorgeous centerpiece at baby showers too!

Giving a bouquet of fresh flowers is a nice gesture, but you can spend a mint at the floral shop and the fresh bouquet just dies in a few days.  Unless the new mommy to be preserves a bud or two for keepsakes,  she will have nothing to show for your thoughtfulness and your money spent will be a passing memory.  The Baby Bunch bouquets can be wonderfully displayed without withering.  Once the baby is born,  each flower bud can be unwrapped and used to cloth the precious bundle.  The remaining fabric rosebuds and leaves can be saved to create a lasting treasure.

The Baby Bunch bouquets come in an attractive floral decorative box with a clear presentation lid . On the outside of the box it shows exactly what each flower is.  The baby cloth bouquets can be purchased in pink, yellow, or blue and each carefully wrapped bud is made with super-soft 100% cotton baby clothing. You also have the choice of organic bouquets made entirely of organic baby clothing.

I received the  Medium Yellow Baby Bunch that including soft white and yellow baby clothing blooms suitable for infants 0-6 months, or up to 16 lbs. The wardrobe consisted of two onesies, one hat, one t-shirt, one bib, and two pairs of socks.  I’ll be honest,  the bouquet was so beautiful I really did not want to unwrap the bunch, BUT for review purposes I thought it would be best.  To remove the clothing you simply pull it out of the bud.  The onesies have to be unwrapped from the green tape. Underneath the green floral tape is a layer of tissue paper protecting the onesies.  All the clothes are in perfect condition after being removed from the bouquet.   VERY CLEVER IDEA!

Baby Bunch also has other unique baby gifts available such as the Cupcake Baby Gifts

Lollipop Baby Gifts

Baby Gift Baskets

Crayon Baby Gifts

and Mother’s Gifts

There is even gifts under $35!  Check out the Baby Egg Nest Blue.  How adorable!

Buy It Now and Save!

The Baby Bunch Bouquets can be purchased starting at $59.95.   Price varies depending on the size of the bunch.  Use promo code BUNCHGW10 to receive a 15% discount off any of the Baby Bunch products (excluding the cost of shipping)!  Promo code will be active until the end of March.

GIVEAWAY

Baby Bunch would like to give one lucky reader a Medium Baby Bunch Bouquet in the choice of yellow, pink, or blue!  To enter the giveaway please visit www.babybunch.com and share with me what your favorite item is from the product line.

EXTRA ENTRIES

1. Mention the giveaway on your own blog linking back to this post  and  Baby Bunch.  Leave an additional comment with a link to where you blogged about the giveaway. This is worth 10 extra entries.  Make sure you leave ten separate comments. (example blogged extra entry #1, blogged extra entry #2, blogged extra entry #3, ect…)

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4. Follow me and Baby Bunch on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway. Please make sure you leave the link where you tweeted in your comment. TO INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING I AM ALLOWING 1 TWEETS PER PERSON DAILY.  USE THE RETWEET BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST FOR EASY ENTRY.

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A winner will be chosen at random via Random.org. Upon notification the winner has 72 hours to send me their contact information.  Information will be forwarded to sponsor for prize fulfillment.

Open to US residents only 18+

The contest ends March 1st,  11:59 PM eastern

FTC  disclosure :  In adherence to the  FTC   it  is necessary  to add when ever I receive any compensation in return for posting about a company or product.  Baby Bunch provided me with a Medium Baby Bunch Bouquet for review purposes. No further compensation was received.    Even though a free product was received,  the opinions were of my own.

SIDS -The Dangers of Over-Heating Infants And Low Serotonin- aden + anais Cozy Sleeping Bag Giveaway!

aden + anais and the CJ Foundation for SIDS Educate Parents and Caregivers About The Dangers of Over-Heating Infants

aden + anais proudly sponsors and raises awareness for the CJ Foundation

With the coldest of the winter months now upon us, parents and caregivers are more likely to crank the heating and reach for plush, thick blankets to keep their babies warm. Infants who are overdressed or covered in heavy blankets or many blankets are at higher risk for SIDS.  It is very important for babies to be dressed lightly and comfortably to avoid overheating. The CJ Foundation recommends the use of wearable blankets and sleep-sacks in place of blankets to keep infants warm while sleeping.

aden + anais®, creator of the original muslin swaddling blanket and unique muslin cotton sleeping bags, is proudly sponsoring the CJ Foundation for SIDS and their continuing efforts to educate parents about the importance of not over-bundling and over-heating their infants. Over 2,000 babies in the United States still die of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) each year, and overheating is a leading risk factor.

In an effort to support the CJ Foundation for SIDS’ mission, aden + anais® began sponsoring the foundation in October 2009 during SIDS Awareness Month. Each aden + anais® product is made of 100% breathable muslin cotton, which allows baby’s body temperature to adjust naturally, reducing the risk of overheating.

The CJ Foundation recently launched its Sleep in Safety, Grow in Style (SSGS) campaign to help educate parents about the importance of designing safe sleeping environments for babies. aden + anais® is working to help the CJ Foundation inform parents of the many ways they can keep their baby safe. While over-heating is one risk-factor for SIDS, SSGS and aden + anais® seek to educate parents about this and the other risk-reducing, precautionary practices:

• Consider the use of fans to increases ventilation
• Room temperature should be comfortable for a lightly-clothed adult, approximately 61-67 degree Fahrenheit
• Cribs should be totally free of all loose blankets, stuffed animals and crib bumpers
• Lay baby to sleep in an improved crib, on a firm mattress; do not let the baby sleep on soft things, like a couch, pillow, sheepskin, foam pad or waterbed
• No smoking when pregnant or near baby
• If possible, breastfeed baby
• Offer a pacifier at bedtime
• Co-sleeping should be in the same room but not the same bed or other sleep surface as parents

About aden + anais

aden + anais was founded by two Australian mothers who missed their native muslin cotton swaddling blankets. After three years and nine muslin cotton baby products, aden + anais has received the Creative Child magazine 2007 Seal of Excellence and several prestigious iParenting Media Awards. www.adenandanais.com

About the CJ Foundation for SIDS

The CJ Foundation for SIDS is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the special needs of the SIDS community through funding SIDS research, support services and public awareness programs. www.cjsids.org

New Study a Breakthrough in Preventing Sudden Infant Death

Guest post via Press Releases

GIVEAWAY!

The very generous people from aden + anais would like to give one of my readers a  gorgeous muslin cozy sleeping bag!  To enter the giveaway take a look at the aden + anais Cozy Sleeping Bags product line and leave me a comment telling me which print and size you would like for your prize if you are chosen as the winner.

EXTRA ENTRIES

1. Become an aden + anais fan on Facebook.  This is worth 3 extra entries!

2. Follow my website and leave me an additional comment. ( There is a little widget on my sidebar that shows my followers. Just click follow). If you already follow leave me a comment letting me know you already do.

3. Follow me and aden + anais on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway. Please make sure you leave the link where you tweeted in your comment. TO INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING I AM ALLOWING 1 TWEETS PER PERSON DAILY.  USE THE RETWEET BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST FOR EASY ENTRY.

Open to US  and Canada residents  18+

The contest ends February 25th,  11:59 PM eastern

*FTC Disclosure: non compensated post

GIVEAWAY CLOSED! Watch for winner announcement!

Progresso 100 and Light Soups “Souper You” Review, Savings, and Giveaway!

Over the holidays I lost all restraint.  It was sinful, BUT fun!  Cream cheese cookies, peanut butter fudge, chocolate bark, turkey smothered in gravy, and other fattening goodies passed my lips without hesitation.  Well all that unhealthy  overindulgence  did not come without a price.  The realization of what I did was a BIG eye opener once I stepped on the scale and it revealed I gained almost ten pounds.  Gag!  I don’t like the way the extra weight makes me feel and look so its time to pay the piper and start watching what I eat along with incorporating a good exercise routine into my daily schedule.

MyBlogSpark recently sent me a Progresso “Souper You Debut” gift pack that included 15 cans of several different varieties of the Progresso Light and 100 Calorie Soups,  a Progresso digital jump rope that keeps track of jumps and calories burned,  and a nice blue Progresso soup mug.  The gift pack is perfect for getting me started on managing my weight and getting my butt back in shape.

The Progresso soups taste so delicious and hit the spot especially during the chilly winter days.  Loaded with hearty ingredients like pasta, beans, corn, rice, tomatoes, carrots, peppers, it’s hard to believe the soups are only 100 calories or less per cup!  The Progresso Light soups offer  full  flavor and JUST 80 calories or less per serving!  PLUS, the “Light” soups happen to be   endorsed by Weight Watchers and consist of 0 or 1 “Points”  value for each serving. The can clearly displays the “Points” value on the label making it easy for you to keep track of your calories, fat, and fiber.

Take a look at the Progresso Light Italian Style Meatball soup I heated up for dinner!  It was so yummy!

“Souper You” Contest!

To celebrate the great taste of the new  Progresso Light and 100 Calorie Soups, the New Year, and a new you,  from now through March 15th, you can visit www.Progresso.com/SouperYou to enter the Progresso “Souper You Debut” contest for the chance to win a full makeover in New York City!

Three grand prize winners will be awarded a trip for two to New York City from May 21st-23rd. The prize includes roundtrip airfare, a two-night stay in a NYC hotel, a full makeover, a $1,000 wardrobe shopping spree and personal consultation at a New York department store.

“To enter, you´ll need to do the following:

• Go to www.Progresso.com/SouperYou to learn more and enter the contest
• Submit your essay (200 characters or less) telling Progresso why you love Progresso Light or 100 Calorie Soups and why you would like a makeover
• In addition, please submit a photo of yourself that visually reinforces the theme of your essay

Once you enter, you´ll have the chance for your photo and/or an excerpt from your essay to appear on www.Progresso.com/SouperYou, so be sure to check back frequently! Once the 10 finalists are announced, you can visit www.Progresso.com/SouperYou from March 29 through April 12 to vote for your favorite.

In addition, throughout the duration of the contest you can visit www.Progresso.com/SouperYou to download a coupon for $1 off any three varieties of Progresso Soup!”

GIVEAWAY!

One of my lucky readers will win a Progresso “Souper You Debut” gift pack that contains the mug, jump rope and two cans of Progresso Soup!  To enter the giveaway leave me a comment sharing your favorite variety of Progresso Soups or why you should win the Progresso “Souper You Debut” Contest.

EXTRA ENTRIES

1. Mention the giveaway on your own blog linking back to this post, Progresso, and  MyBlogSpark.  Leave an additional comment with a link to where you blogged about the giveaway. This is worth 10 extra entries.  Make sure you leave ten separate comments. (example blogged extra entry #1, blogged extra entry #2, blogged extra entry #3, ect…)

2.Place my button on your blog and then leave an additional comment with a link to the page where you put the button. If you already have my button leave a comment letting me know you already have it.

3. Follow my blog and leave me an additional comment. ( There is a little widget on my sidebar that shows my followers. Just click follow). If you already follow leave me a comment letting me know you already do.

4. Follow me on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway. Please make sure you leave the link where you tweeted in your comment. TO INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING I AM ALLOWING 1 TWEETS PER PERSON DAILY.  USE THE RETWEET BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST FOR EASY ENTRY.

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A winner will be chosen at random via Random.org. Upon notification the winner has 72 hours to send me their contact information.  Information will be forwarded to sponsor for prize fulfillment.

Open to US residents only 18+

The contest ends February 25th,  11:59 PM eastern

FTC  disclosure :  In adherence to the  FTC   it  is necessary  to add when ever I receive any compensation in return for posting about a company or product.  Progresso provided me with free product, information, and gift pack through the MyBlogSpark Team . No further compensation was received.    Even though a free product was received,  the opinions were of my own. * All product claims were directly taken from the Progresso Soup packaging.)

GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED!  Watch for winner announcement!

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