Betty Crocker’s Gluten Free Baking Challenge & Giveaway

Now through June 30th, visit http://bit.ly/bcgfcontest for the chance to win a Grand Prize of $5,000!! The grand prize winner will also have the chance to be featured on a Betty Crocker® Gluten Free dessert mix or Bisquick® Gluten Free baking mix package and/or be featured in a Betty Crocker publication! 

They are looking for the most creative and inspired gluten-free holiday recipe made with a Betty Crocker Gluten Free dessert mix or Bisquick^®Gluten Free baking mix. Share how you’ve made your classic favorites work for a gluten-free holiday celebration or created new traditions of your own! It’s your turn to shine!

Entry deadline is June 30, 2011, so grab your favorite mix and get creative! In September, ten finalists will be announced and the Gluten Freely community will vote to decide the $5,000 grand-prize winner.

Through the end of June, you can save 20% on the purchase of any of the five Betty Crocker Gluten Free mixes. Visit  http://bit.ly/glutenfreely to buy yours today!  

In addition, you can also win a prize pack on this blog that consists of gluten free Bisquick and 4 Betty Crocker baking mixes: cookies, yellow cake, chocolate cake, and brownies!!

To Enter, look at the picture above and tell me which mix you would like to try and what you might add to make it truly your "own" creation!  For instance, I am thinking about adding some ripe bananas to the white cake mix.  Tell me your ideas!!

That's all there is to it!  If you have more than one great idea, leave me another comment, and that'll count as two entries.  The more creative you are, and the more comments you leave, the more entries you receive!! 


This Giveaway ends Monday, June 27th at 11:59pm Central Time!  The winner will be chosen using Random.org and will then be notified by email.  

And, REMEMBER:  Now through June 30th, visit www.glutenfreely.com/bakerschallenge for the chance to win a Grand Prize of $5,000!! 

*Betty Crocker provided me with the product and information through MyBlogSpark.**

A.Marie

CASCADE ACTION PACS/WALMART GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY

The other day, I was browsing through my emails and saw one that totally caught my eye.  It was from My Blog Spark and they wanted to know if I would be interested in hosting a review/giveaway from P&G through MyBlogSpark.  Of course I said YES!  Then I promptly forgot about it.

A few days later, after I got home from taking teen daughter to the Ortho Doctor, I spied a big ol' box outside my front door.  I ripped it open to find:

1.  A super nice Corningware baking dish with glass lid and plastic lid (for storing leftovers),
2.  Recipe for a blueberry cobbler,
3.  Pack of new Cascade Complete All-in-1 ActionPacs (for me),
4.  5 additional Cascade Complete All-in-1 ActionPacs (to giveaway), AND
5.  Gift card for $15.00 to offer as a giveaway.   

Wow, Wow, WOW!  I danced the happy dance as I unpacked everything and you'd have thought that Christmas had come again.  I absolutely love it when I forget about hosting a review/giveaway and then the box shows up!

Okay, so, the instructions called for me to make the cobbler (which was FANTASTIC, by the way...if you want the recipe, email me!), and instead of popping the dish into the dishwasher, which I normally do with the after-supper dishes, I took the 24-hour challenge and left it sitting on the counter -- the empty, crusty, messy, purple-stained baking dish -- overnight  -- without rinsing -- then washing it the next evening, after dinner, with the Cascade Complete.

Believe me, it was hard looking at that dirty, stained dish...at one point, I thought about shoving it in the oven so I wouldn't have to look at it, but then I figured I'd forget about it, so, that idea went out the window!  As soon as the 24 hours were up, I put that dirty dish in the dishwasher, popped one of those Cascade Complete All-in-1 ActionPacs in the detergent slot and waited for it to wash.

I am happy to report that the dish came out sparkling clean with no streaks!!  I am hooked!!!  Those little ActionPacs are amazing!!!!

That's my honest review of the product.  Was I happy with the results?  Yeppers!  Would I recommend this product to my family and friends?  You Bet! 

So, with that, I am now moving on to the giveaway part of this post....YAY!  Giveaways!  I know that makes all of you happy, Happy, HAPPY!  :)

Required Entry: 

Share the meal that you are most excited to use the Cascade Complete All-in-1 Action Pacs to clean up after.

Extra Entries:

--Blog about this giveaway on your blog (3 entries)

--Follow me on Networkedblogs (1 entry)

--Follow me at  My Money Mission Online (1 entry)

--Follow me at My Money Mission (1 entry)

--Follow me on  Facebook (1 entry)

(If you already follow me, just leave a comment/comments telling me how you follow)

There are going to be SIX Winners with this giveaway:  FIVE of you will win Cascade Complete All-in-1 ActionPacs and ONE of you will win the BIG PRIZE: A $15.00 WalMart Gift Card!  Woo-Hoo!!

Full disclosure: P&G provided me with the Cascade Complete All-in-1 ActionPac Kit, information, Six (6) trial packs and a $15 Walmart gift card to giveaway through MyBlogSpark. All thoughts and opinions on the products provided are strictly my own.

This giveaway will run through Tuesday, May 10, 2011 11:59 PM CST.  I will then choose SIX winners by using random.org, with the 6th and final number winning the $15.00 WalMart gift card.  Winners will then be notified by email and will have 48 hours to reply with their shipping address.  Those who do not respond after 48 hours will not longer be an eligible winner, and I will then choose a new winner. 

Good Luck, and I cannot wait to get lots and lots of entries!!

A.Marie

 

PROGRESSO SOUP REVIEW/GIVEAWAY

Talk about perfect timing!!!  The day that The Blizzard of 2011 descended upon my smalltown, the doorbell rang, and voilà!  There, on my front steps, was this HUGE box from MyBlogSpark.  Oh Boy!  Talk about excited!  I ripped it open to find Progresso Light Soup! Lots and Lots of Soup!  And, just in time for lunch! 

So, teen daughter and I decided to try the Progresso Light Beef Pot Roast.  Upon opening the can, I marveled at how "beefy" the broth looked.  Just looking at it made my mouth water.  We heated it up and the smell was divine; when we poured it into our bowls, it smelled and looked so rich and meaty that I couldn't wait to taste it.  One taste and it was as if I was eating my Mom's homemade soup once again.  Seriously.  That is how goooood this soup tasted!  I didn't have to add any seasoning of any kind...it was perfect right out of the can.  A nice hot, steamy cup of coffee along with my nice, hot, flavorful bowl of soup and I was good to go.  Take That, Nasty Blizzard!!!   LOL

Available in 40 delicious flavors with 100 calories or less, Progresso® Soup 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. 

To help kick off a new outlook on the New Year, Progresso is excited to announce the return of the "Souper You™ Debut" contest! From January 3rd through March 16th, you and your readers can visit Progresso on Facebook to enter 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 20th-22nd. The prize includes roundtrip airfare, a two-night stay in an NYC hotel, a full makeover, a guided wardrobe shopping spree with a personal consultation at a New York City department store, and $1,000 in spending money. 

To enter, you’ll need to do the following:  

• Go to Progresso on Facebook to learn more and enter the contest 
• Submit your essay (200 characters or less) telling Progresso why you love their soups that contain 100 calories or less, and why you deserve a chance to win a trip to NYC for a full fashion overhaul
• In addition, please submit a photo of yourself that visually reinforces the theme of your essay

 Once the 10 finalists are announced, you can visit Progresso on Facebook from March 30th through April 13th to vote for your favorite. 

Visit the Facebook page to download a coupon for $1.00 off four (4) cans of Progresso Soup and to check out makeover videos provided by MyStyle.com and the Style Network. Be sure to also "Follow" Progresso on Twitter to keep up with the latest news from Progresso. 

MyBlogSpark graciously provided me with a Progresso "Souper You Debut" gift pack that included 5 cans of a variety of Progresso Soup, as well as a yoga mat, water bottle, set of aerobic bands, sport headband and two sport wristbands.

 

AND, they also provided me with an additional 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, to give away to one of my readers.  How Cool is That??!! (*The picture shows 2 cans but you'll receive a coupon for one can)

Required Entry:

Share which flavor of Progresso Soup you would most like to try OR how you would incorporate Progresso Soup into your healthy living plans.

Additional Entries:

--Blog about this giveaway on your blog (3 entries)

--Follow me on  networkedblogs (1 entry)

--Follow me at  My Money Mission Online (1 entry)

--Follow me at My Money Mission (1 entry)

--Follow me on Facebook (1 entry)

(If you already follow me, just leave a comment/comments telling me how you follow)

This giveaway will run until Wednesday, February 16, 2011 (11:59pm CST). I will choose a winner using Random.org and will notify the winner by email. So, be sure that I have a way to get ahold of you!

 

Be sure to also enter my other giveaway going on right now!

**A.Marie**

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

GAIN "SNIFF SNIFF HURRAY" & MY BLOGSPARK GIVEAWAY!!

*This product review was based on using complimentary Gain product provided by P&G through My Blog Spark. Bloggers also received Walmart gift cards and T-shirts to share with their friends at their discretion. P&G does not represent or warrant the accuracy of any statements or product claims made here, nor does it endorse any opinions expressed within this blog site.*

I have always had a hard time finding a diswashing liquid that not only cut through grease and didn't fizzle out on me, but also was easy on my sensitive-skin hands. I have used every brand under the sun and wasn't too thrilled about any of them until now! I was given the opportunity, through P&G and MyBlogSpark, to try a bottle of the NEW Gain Dishwashing Liquid in “Original Fresh Scent." Since I like to try new things, I immediately opened the lid to smell it (very nice, crisp, clean scent) and poured a little in my sink to wash up a few stray pots and pans from dinner.

Gain handled those greasy dishes very well, and they felt clean...no greasy residue on those pans! It also didn't make my hands feel dry and sore; that was a HUGE PLUS! As much as I really like the smell of the original scent, I am looking forward to trying their Spring Lavender scent (in the purple bottle).

I was also pleasantly surprised to find that my 11oz bottle is lasting a long time....it only takes a little bit to do alot of dishes, and I don't feel like I have to squirt half of the bottle in the water just to get some suds. So, in my opinion, Gain's new dishwashing liquid is definitely worth the price and definitely going to replace all of the other brands that I have tried in the past.

Gain Dishwashing Liquid has "Gain-ed" a new fan here! (pardon the pun! HAHA)

So, with that in mind, Gain and MyBlogSpark have offered 2 My Money Mission Online readers a prize pack of a Gain T-Shirt (size L only), and a $5 Wal-Mart Gift Card (to purchase your own Gain Dish Soap with). This giveaway is offered to US residents only, 18 years old+.

Required Entry: Leave a comment on this post telling which scent of Gain's New Dish Soap you would like to try!! (with your email address included!)

EXTRA ENTRIES:

1. Blog about this giveaway and leave me a comment (extra 3 entries)
2. Become a follower of this blog and leave a comment (extra 2 entries)
3. Follow me by Networked Blogs (extra 3 entries)
4. Do you Facebook? Click my link (on my blog) to follow me (extra 2 entries)
5. Become an email subscriber of My Money Mission Online (extra 2 entries)

*Already do 2-5? Just let me know and you'll receive your extra entries. You only have to comment once letting me know which ones you already do**

Winners notified by email only, so be sure I have a way to access your email when you leave a comment!

All entries must be received by 11:59 pm Central Time on October 9, 2010. The winner will be chosen using random.Org and will be notified via email. The lucky winners will have 48 hours to claim their prize. If no response, I'll pick new winners!

Disclosure: I received no monetary compensation for this review. I received Gain product, t-shirts and Walmart Gift Cards from Gain and MyBlogSpark for review and was under no obligation from any person(s) or company to post a positive review. All information on Gain was obtained from literature sent to me or published online on their website. All thoughts and opinions are 100% mine.

Aren't Giveaways so much fun??!!! Hope you are all having a wonderful Sunday!!!

**A.Marie**