Fiber One Giveaway

I am happy to announce another giveaway for everyone to take part in!  But first, to set the stage....

I was recently chosen to receive a Fiber One Dietary Guidelines gift pack from General Mills through My Blog Spark, and it contained some delicious varieties of Fiber One cereal.  As many of you likely know, fiber is an important part of our diet.  The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans say people should consume 25-38 grams of fiber daily, and that the average American consumes only 15 grams.  Incorporating fiber into your diet doesn't have to be hard.  Alongside fruits and veggies, you can enjoy Fiber One cereals that offer at least 30 percent of the Daily Value per serving. (Some Fiber One cereals offer more than 50 percent!)

As for my favorite Fiber One cereal, I'm going to have to go with the Raisin Bran Clusters®.  Yum!  Below are the other varieties:

Now one of you has the chance to receive a Fiber One Dietary Guidelines gift pack just like me!  This giveaway will be open to U.S. residents and will end on June 30, 2011. The winner will be picked via random.org and will have 48 hours to respond to the winning e-mail to claim their prize or another winner will be drawn. Make sure you leave a valid email address in your posts!


Mandatory Entry: Leave a comment stating whether you think you get enough fiber in your diet, and how you might try to incorporate more if you think you're lacking.  Leave your email address too please!

Extra Entries: Become a new follower of my blog. (1 entry)

Link to this giveaway in one of your blog posts and comment below with a link to that blog post. (1 entry)


Thanks for entering and good luck!

Disclosure: General Mills provided me with the free product, information, and gift pack through MyBlogSpark.

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National Nutrition Month

March is National Nutrition Month.  This is great time to take a closer look at your current eating habits and see how you could make more nutritious choices.  Are you eating enough veggies?  Do you need to cut back on your salt intake?  Do you drink enough water?  There's a lot to think about when it comes to nutrition, but the most important rule to follow is: Eat a Balanced Diet.  That is pretty vague, but basically you can enjoy most foods in moderation.

Yogurt can certainly be a part of your balanced diet, and there are lots of brands to choose from depending on your budget and taste (I <3 Chobani).  Yoplait is one brand that offers a very large selection of flavors and options.  It is also fairly economical, so I enjoy incorporating it into my diet alongside other yogurts.  I recently received some information from Yoplait through MyBlogSpark that I'd like to share with you.  If you're interested, read on....

1. 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.

2. 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!

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.
***Coupon offers for Yoplait yogurt are not valid in all states.

Take-away: Check out Yoplait on Facebook, become a fan, and get a free cup of yogurt while supplies last!  Who doesn't like free yogurt :-).

Disclosure: By posting this information, I have the chance to win a prize provided by Yoplait through MyBlogSpark.

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Yoplait Light Giveaway!

Hello everyone!  I was recently sent a Yoplait Light yogurt gift pack from Yoplait through MyBlogSpark.  The pack came with some coupons to try Yoplait Light yogurt, and I must say it's quite tasty!  This yogurt is a very nice low calorie treat, and two of my favorite flavors are the Very Vanilla and Boston Cream Pie :-).  Yoplait Light is also advertising their Two Week Tune Up that can help you lose five pounds in two weeks by:

• Replacing your breakfast and lunch with a Yoplait Light yogurt, a whole grain, and a fruit.
• Eating a diet rich in lean protein and non-fat dairy, including a sensible dinner, beverages, and snacks.
• Walking 30-40 minutes daily.

You can visit Yoplait.com for their study and full diet details.  Yoplait.com also has tips and advice along with valuable online weight loss tools such as a meal planner, healthy recipes and a daily food and exercise tracker.  Yoplait has a facebook page too!

One of you now has a chance to win a Yoplait Light yogurt gift pack (pictured above) with one VIP coupon for a free cup of Yoplait Light yogurt, a gym bag, a reflective wrist wallet and a pedometer to keep you moving and motivated!

This giveaway is open to U.S. residents and will end on February 18, 2011. The winner will be picked via random.org. and will have 48 hours to respond to the winning e-mail to claim their prize or another winner will be drawn. Make sure you leave a valid e-mail address in your posts!

Mandatory Entry: Leave a comment with which Yoplait Light flavors you would like to incorporate into a Two Week Tune Up program.

Extra Entries (leave one comment for each): Post a link to this giveaway on your blog.

Become a new follower of my blog.

Follow me on twitter and tweet about this giveaway: Win a Yoplait Light Yogurt gift pack: http://foodfotosandfun.blogspot.com/2011/02/yoplait-light-giveaway.html @YoplaitYogurt #myblogspark.



Good luck!


* Note that the coupon, prize pack, information and giveaway were all provided by Yoplait through MyBlogSpark.
 
 
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Progresso "Souper You Debut" Giveaway Winner!

Can you believe it?!  January is almost over, and February is right around the corner :-).  I'm hoping that means spring will soon follow.  Hints of it are already here as temps reach into the 30s.  That may not sound all that warm, but compared to single digits it most definitely is!

Now for the winner of my Progresso "Souper You Debut" Giveaway!  Lucky number 4 is the winner (via random.org).  Congrats Cheryl!

Thank you so much to everyone who entered the giveaway and all of the new followers of my blog!  I'm so happy to have reached 50 followers!


*The product, prize pack, information, online coupon and giveaway were all provided by Progresso through MyBlogSpark.


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Progresso "Souper You Debut" Giveaway!

Hello everyone!  Winter break officially ended for me today and the spring semester started :-).  I'm looking forward to it, but it is a little hectic at the moment as I adjust to my new schedule.  I'm going to take a break though and share a great giveaway with you!

Since this giveaway is about Progresso, I'll share some Progresso information with you first:

"Progresso® Soup is available in 40 delicious flavors with 100 calories or less, and can help curb your hunger, making it easier for you to stick to your weight management plan all year long. With hearty ingredients like pasta, beans, corn and rice, and flavor-packed vegetables like tomatoes, carrots, and peppers, Progresso Soup varieties with 100 calories or less offer a good source of fiber and a full serving of vegetables."

I was sent some Progresso Soup to try and review on my blog.  My two favorite flavors were the Chicken Noodle and Santa Fe Style Chicken.  Soup is a great winter staple, and Progresso provides a nutritious, tasty, and low calorie option.  I like that you can easily add additional veggies or beans in order to add more protein and nutrients to the soup and make it more substantial.

Before I get to the giveaway, I want to let you know about Progresso's "Souper You™ Debut" contest. From January 3rd through March 16th, you can visit Progresso on Facebook to enter for the chance to win a full makeover in New York City.  You can also download a coupon for $1.00 off 4 cans of Progresso Soup on the Facebook page here!

Giveaway: One reader will win a Progresso "Souper You Debut" gift pack that contains a VIP coupon for a free can of Progresso soup, as well as a yoga mat, water bottle, set of aerobic bands, sport headband and two sport wristbands.  That's some nice stuff!

This giveaway is open to U.S. residents and will end on January 28, 2011. The winner will be picked via random.org. and will have 48 hours to respond to the winning e-mail to claim their prize or another winner will be drawn. Make sure you leave a valid e-mail address in your posts!

Mandatory Entry: Leave a comment with which Progresso Soup flavor you would most like to try. Please leave your e-mail address with your comment.

Extra Entries (leave one comment for each):  Post a link to this giveaway on your blog.

Follow me on twitter and tweet about this giveaway: Check out this Progresso Souper You Debut Giveaway: http://tinyurl.com/4dhbpvr #myblogspark.

Become a new follower of my blog :-).


Best of luck!  Also, you can still enter my Costume Squad T-shirt Giveaway going on here!


*The product, prize pack, information, online coupon and giveaway were all provided by Progresso through MyBlogSpark.


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Winner of the Progresso Panko Bread Crumbs Prize Pack Giveaway

Thank you so much to everyone who entered my Progresso Panko Bread Crumbs Prize Pack Giveaway.  I must also thank General Mills for providing me with the information and giveaway through MyBlogSpark. 

And now... the moment you've been waiting for... the lucky number according to the random.org generator is... #6 Monet!  If you haven't checked out this lovely lady's blog, then you are missing out on some great recipes, pictures, and stories.  You can see her latest posts here!  I promise you'll love it :-).

As for me, I'm just trying to get all of my papers and projects finished before the end of the semester.  This is definitely one of the busiest times of the year for me.  I handle it by making sure I take a little time out each day to do something I truly enjoy, such as running, listening to music, or watching funny videos on YouTube.  For instance, just a couple of days ago, I came across this rendition of "White and Nerdy" created by some fellow UIUC students.  On a slightly more serious note, I came across this video of "Secrets" by One Republic also created by UIUC students.  I especially liked how I could recognize the backdrops to both videos. 

Have any of you ever searched for YouTube videos created locally?

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Progresso Panko Bread Crumbs Prize Pack Giveaway

My participation in MyBlogSpark certainly has its perks :-).  I was recently sent a package that contained a package of Progresso Lemon Pepper Panko Bread Crumbs and Michael Chiarello's Bottega cookbook!  I haven't used the bread crumbs yet, but this is the recipe I'm looking forward to using them with.  I wanted to get this giveaway posted sooner rather than later, so you'll just have to wait to see how my recipe turns out and if I actually follow the recipe 'as is'. 

Here is what is included in the prize pack:

Chef Michael Chiarello is "known for his emphasis on creating delicious dishes with fresh, premium ingredients,  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." (MyBlogSpark)

Giveaway: This giveaway is open to U.S. residents and will end on December 1, 2010. The winner will be picked via random.org. and will have 48 hours to respond to the winning email to claim their prize or another winner will be drawn. Make sure you leave a valid e-mail address in your posts!

Mandatory Entry: Leave a comment and let me know how you would use the Progresso Lemon Pepper Panko Bread Crumbs. Please include your e-mail address with your entry so I can contact you if you win.

Extra Entries (leave 1 comment for each): Blog about this giveaway and leave a link to your post.

Become a follower of my blog.

Best of luck to you all!

*General Mills provided me with the information and giveaway through MyBlogSpark.

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Pillsbury Sweet Moments Review and Giveaway!

Another giveaway for you all!  Aren't you excited?!  I knew you would be :-).

I joined MyBlogSpark a while back, and they just sent me an amazing "Sweet Moments" prize pack.  A big thank you to Pillsbury for providing the free product, information, and prize pack through MyBlogSpark.

The prize pack included a VIP coupon for the new Pillsbury Sweet Moments and a chocolate spa kit. The spa kit included a loofah, mint chocolate foot scrub, milk chocolate body lotion, cocoa chocolate shower gel, and cocoa chocolate bath salts.  It is luxurious :-).

Pillsbury recently came out with Sweet Moments Bite-Size and Molten Lava Brownies.  They are available in the refrigerated baked goods section of your local grocery store. 

Now, this product isn't something I would normally eat (very processed!), and in fact, I really have no desire to.  I therefore decided to see if my Mom would like to try them... she is conveniently visiting me right now :-).   Below is what I purchased with my VIP coupon:

Mom: 8 of 10.  Tasty and not bad considering they're made with artificial flavors, colors, etc.

Now for the giveaway sponsored by Pillsbury through MyBlogSpark!  One (1) reader will win a Sweet Moments prize pack (just like I got). Open to U.S. Residents. Giveaway will end on September 18, 2010. Winner will have 48 hours to respond to winning email to claim their prize or another winner will be drawn, ensure you leave a valid email address.  Prize pack pictured below:

Mandatory Entry: Leave me a comment telling me your favorite way to pamper yourself?  Please include your e-mail address too.

Extra Entries (leave 1 comment for each): Blog about this giveaway on your blog and leave a link.

Follow my blog.

Follow me on twitter and tweet: "Pillsbury Sweet Moments,vip coupon and chocolate spa prize pack giveaway! http://bit.ly/c3EWVI @cygirl88 Ends 9/18 #mbsspark."  Leave a link too please.

Add Food, Fotos, and Fun! to your blogroll.

That should be plenty of entries!  Best of luck to you all!

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