Rubbermaid FreshWorks™ Produce Savers + A Giveaway

Spring is here and I am loving all of the fresh greens and berries that are available.
It's so fun to browse around the Farmer's Market on Saturday morning and come home
with fresh fruit and veggies to make into something delicious.

Healthy Strawberry Shortcake and a prAna Giveaway!

This post is in partnership with prAna and Stonyfield.  
As always, all opinions are 100% my own.  

Ahh summer.  My favorite time of year!
I know summer doesn't technically arrive for a couple more weeks, but hey it's June,
so that's good enough for me!

These beautiful warm days have me craving light, refreshing treats and soft, comfortable
clothing.  As soon as I get home from work, I trade my dress clothes for t-shirts, shorts
and flip flops! They feel so much better!

A few months ago I shared my love of prAna, a stylish and sustainable line of clothing
and accessories you can wear every day.  I have partnered with Stonyfield and prAna
again to share my latest favorite top, a healthy sweet treat and a fabulous giveaway!

Berry Smoothie Bowl & A Giveaway

This post was created in partnership with Hamilton Beach.
As always, all opinions are 100% my own.

Weekend mornings are a nice time to change things up from my daily breakfast
routine.  I have more time to relax and think about what I'm really in the mood for.


Last weekend was nice and warm here in Virginia so I thought a smoothie would be nice
and refreshing.
But if I made a smoothie I would miss my morning oats.
Yikes!
Decisions. Decisions.

Oreo Truffle Pops {No Bake} & a Hamilton Beach Giveaway

It's holiday baking time!
Time to turn up the Christmas tunes, put on a cute apron and whip up some sweets!


Up first on my Christmas treat list - Oreo Truffle Pops.
Oreo Truffle Pops are like cake pops, but much easier.
I've been making Oreo Truffles for years - everyone loves them.
You can use any flavor of Oreo's that you like.

Hamilton Beach 6-Speed Stand Mixer and SoftScrape Hand Mixer Giveaway!

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

To celebrate the weekend Hamilton Beach and I would like to give their 6-speed Stand Mixer and SoftScrape Hand Mixer to one very lucky person!

Earlier in the week I showed you how much I loved the mixers that they sent to me.
I used the 6-speed Stand Mixer to make my Easy Peasy Coconut Cake.
Now they want to give a set of mixers to one of my sweet readers.
Aren't they nice!

Fall Smoothies to Celebrate #Smoovember and a Giveaway

When I'm in the mood for a healthy snack or a quick breakfast, I often whip up a smoothie.
By keeping banana slices and other frozen fruit in my freezer, I usually have everything I need to make a healthy smoothie in no time. 

I was recently given the opportunity to try two Smoothie Blenders from Hamilton Beach.
Hamilton Beach has been making blenders for over 100 years, so I was excited to give them a try!

The Smoothie Smart blender has a dedicated smoothie button to help take the guess work out of making a perfect smoothie.  The Single Serve blender makes it easy to take your smoothie on the go.
I loved how the single serve cup fit perfectly into my cup holder!
Both blenders worked great and were easy to clean.
Check out the mess-free spout on the Smoothie Smart blender - I loved that feature.

I definitely use the single serve blender more often, but I can't wait to have my girlfriends over for Girl's Night wine smoothies using the Smoothie Smart blender :)

Here are two of my favorite fall smoothie recipes.
Hope you like them too!

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

1 very ripe banana (or 1 cup frozen banana slices)
1/2 cup pumpkin puree (I use Libby's)
3/4 cup almond milk
1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 cup ice

Combine all ingredients into the Hamilton Beach Single Serve Blender.
Blend until smooth.
Serves 1.

Apple Almond Smoothie

1 apple, peeled and diced
1 cup frozen banana slices
1 T almond butter
1 T ground flax seed
sprinkle of ground cinnamon
3/4 cup almond milk

Combine all ingredients into the Hamilton Beach Single Serve Blender.
Blend until smooth.
Serves 1.

Note - I prefer my smoothies not to be too sweet.  You may want to add honey or Truvia to sweeten.

Now for the giveaway!

Hamilton Beach has offered to giveaway a Single Serve Blender and a Smoothie Smart Blender
to one of my readers.  How nice is that!!

HOW TO ENTER
To enter to win, simply leave a comment on this post and answer the question:

“What is your favorite smoothie?”

You can receive up to FIVE additional entries to win by doing the following:

1. Become a fan of Me and My Pink Mixer on Facebook. Come back and let me know you became a fan in an additional comment on this post.

2. Pin an image from this post on Pinterest. Come back and let me know that you did in an additional comment on this post.

3. Follow @meandmypinkmixer on Instagram. Come back and let me know you’ve followed in an additional comment on this post.

4. Follow @mypinkmixerblog and @HamiltonBeach on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway. Come back and let me know you’ve followed in an additional comment on this post.

 

5. Subscribe to Me and My Pink Mixer by email. Come back and let me know you’ve subscribed in an additional comment on this post.

Deadline to enter: Thursday, November 7, 2013 at 11:59pm EST.

Winner: The winner will be notified via email; if the winner does not respond within 48 hours, another winner will be selected.

 

Disclosure - I was sent two Hamilton Beach blenders to review. I was not compensated for this post and as always, all opinions are my own.

Contest is now closed.
Congratulations to Comment #7 - Missy McDaniel!

 

 

 

Martha Stewart Cakes and Cupcakes Giveaway!

Remember when I was in line at Wal-Mart and Martha talked me into buying her new issue of
Cakes & Cupcakes?  Darn her and her fabulous ideas.

Anyway....I love it so much I decided to get one for you too.
I'm nice like that :)

Here's how you can enter to win:

Mandatory Entry:
Like Me and My Pink Mixer on Facebook and come back here and leave me a comment telling me you did.

For extra entries:
1)  Share the giveaway on your Facebook page and leave me a comment here that you did.
2)  Follow me on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway.  Leave a comment here that you did.
3)  Follow me on Pinterest and pin this giveaway.  Leave a comment here that you did.

Entries accepted until Thursday, February 28th.  I'll announce the winner on Friday, March 1st.
Good luck!

Giveaway is now closed.
Congrats to Paula from Sweet Pea!

Duff Decorating Supplies Giveaway!

Decorating cakes or cookies for the holidays?
How would you like to win some Duff decorating supplies to help you spiff up those baked goods?

Duff Goldman has his own line of cake decorating supplies and I got to try them out during my weekend at Mixed.  They make decorating so easy!

I have decided to spread some holiday cheer and share some of them with you :)























You could be the winner of one pack of cake tattoos, one pack of food color pens and three packs of icing (green, red and pink). 

Here's how to enter:
1)  Leave a comment on this post telling me your favorite flavor of cake.  (Make sure you leave your email address so I can contact you if you are the winner.)

Extra Entries (you must leave a separate comment for each extra entry)
1) Follow Me and My Pink Mixer on Facebook.
2) Follow Me and My Pink Mixer on Twitter.
3) Follow Me and My Pink Mixer by email or Google connect (on sidebar).
4) Tweet about the giveaway and let me know that you did.
5) Share this link on Facebook and let me know that you did.

Contest ends this Thursday night at midnight so hurry and enter!

Contest is now closed.
Congratulations to Ashley (Comment #38) for winning!

Pillsbury Baguette Chips

During the summer months family, friends and neighbors are always stopping by to hang out with us at our pool.  The more the merrier - we love company! 

I try to have some snacks on hand, because let's face it, laying by the pool is hard work and you build up an appetite :) So I was happy to find these new Pillsbury Baguette Chips on my door step recently. 

I love it when the mailman brings yummy goodies for us to try!

My sister-in-law and I dipped the Cheddar Sundried Tomato chips into roasted red pepper hummus.  The crunchiness of the baguette chip was a perfect match for the dip.  They would be great as a soup or salad topping too. 

With 130 calories per serving (21 baguette chips), and 50% less fat than regular potato chips, Pillsbury Baguette Chips are delicious snack chips that you can feel good about eating!

Want to give them a try?

Click HERE for a .75 cent coupon or check out the details below to win your own sample pack.

One of my readers will win a sample pack that includes:

(3) Bags of Pillsbury Baguette Chips in Italian Cheese & Herb 

(3) Bags of Pillsbury Baguette Chips in Cheddar Sundried Tomato

Giveaway ends Tuesday, July 10th at 12:00 p.m. EST

Giveaway open to US Residents only.

Main Entry (Required)

Leave a comment telling me how you plan to use the Pillsbury Baguette Chips

to spice up your snacking routine.

(For EACH additional entry, you must leave a separate comment for EACH ADDITIONAL entry)

1.  Follow Pillsbury and Me and My Pink Mixer on Facebook.
2. Follow Pillsbury and Me and My Pink Mixer on Twitter.
3. Follow Me and My Pink Mixer via email (on sidebar)

Good luck!

Contest is now closed.

“Disclosure:  The product, gift pack, information, and additional sample have been provided by General Mills through MyBlogSpark.”

Skin care GIVEAWAY with #EclosBeauty

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of éclos Skin Care for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.
Taking care of my skin has always been a top priority for me. I never, ever go to bed with make-up on and I am always searching for that perfect moisturizer, cleanser, night cream, etc.
Who doesn't want their skin to look it's best...right?!
I'm all for trying out new products, so I was really excited when I received a sample kit of éclos Skin Care.  éclos Skin Care is a skin care line that is made from plant stem cells extracted from a rare Swiss apple.  It has been shown to have the abiltiy to stimulate skin stem cells, encouraging aging skin to behave like younger skin.  Got to love that!
In addition to the plant stem cell technology, eclos is enriched with phytoplex24, a proprietary complex of plant extracts, vitamins and anti-oxidants known to work in synergy to minimize the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and tired skin while delivering a smooth and radiant complexion.

I was sent a kit to try out that included these products:

* Facial cleanser skin prep

* Cellular activator face serum

* Moisture therapy regenerative cream

* Restorative eye cream

* Instant radiance facial scrub

* Skin renewal clay mask

* eclos terry cloth headband

I loved that all of the products worked together to improve my skin.

The cleanser made my skin really feel clean and fresh and the instant radiance facial scrub felt like it was heating up as I used it!  The terry cloth headband was nice too :)

  After using éclos Skin Care for two weeks I defintely noticed my skin did feel more toned and smooth.

Would you like to try out your own sample kit?

All you have to do is leave a comment telling me which product you are most excited to try.

The giveaway will end on Monday, July 2nd at 11:59 EST and a winner will be announced on Tuesday.

The giveaway is open to US residents only.

Giveaway is now closed.
Congrats to Lisa Kanney for winning!

Green Giant Frozen Vegetables & a Giveaway

Have you had your veggies today?

Whether you're striving to watch your weight or simply helping your family to add more vegetables in their meals, with a little help from Green Giant® finding a delicious way to mix up your diet routine can be easy and convenient! Available in a wide variety of flavors, there are nearly 30 varieties of Green Giant® frozen boxed vegetables endorsed by Weight Watchers®, including offering that feature decadent sauces and tasty seasonings.

Click here to download quick and delicious recipes that incorporate Weight Watchers® endorsed Green Giant Boxed Vegetables, with most coming in between only a 1 and 4 Weight Watchers® PointsPlus® value per serving - from "Broccoli and Chicken Topped Potatoes" to "Quick Corn and Black Bean Soup," this wide array is sure to satisfy every member of your family.

Want a coupon?
Visit  http://bit.ly/greengiantcoupon to download a printable coupon for $0.60 off the purchase of two boxes of Weight Watchers® endorsed Green Giant Boxed Vegetables.
Garden Vegetable Medley is my favorite!

Thanks to My Blog Spark, I received a gift pack with a coupon for a FREE box of Weight Watchers endorsed Green Giant boxed vegetables, water bottle, lunch bag, mini nutrition tracker, Lunch to Go kit, Solar Powered Pedometer and a mini ice pack. 

Would you like one too?

I'll be giving away one gift pack just like the one I received.
Here's how to enter:

Mandatory Entry:

Leave a comment telling me your favorite Green Giant boxed veggie.

Extra Entries (You must leave a comment for each extra entry)

• Become a follower of Me and My Pink Mixer on Google Friend Connect (on sidebar)
• Follow Me and My Pink Mixer and Green Giant on Twitter.
• Tweet about the giveaway. 
• Follow Me and My Pink Mixer on Facebook.
• Follow Green Giant on Facebook.
• Follow Me and My Pink Mixer by email (on sidebar)

 Giveaway ends May 6th at 12:00 midnight EST.

 Good luck!

Contest is now closed.

  

"Disclosure:  The coupons, information, and additional gift pack have been provided by Green Giant® and Weight Watchers® through MyBlogSpark."

Progresso Souper You Contest, Coupon and a Giveaway

Did you know Target has swim suits in now!?!?
I don't know about you, but I could definitely lose 10 lbs. before I even step foot in that section of the store!

Progresso soup can help you stay on track with your diet plan.  They offer 40 different delicious soups with 100 calories or less per serving.  Progresso soups are packed with hearty ingredients like beans, rice, meat and pasta so you don't get bored eating the same old thing. 

Give them a try. You can download a printable coupon for $1.25 off the purchase of four cans of Progresso Soup - just click HERE for the link.

This year Progresso is having another Souper You contest and they are giving away fabulous makeovers in Hollywood, CA.   They will provide three lucky winners with a complete makeover, $1000 fashion retail card, $1000 cash, and tickets to see the biggest Loser finale this spring.  To enter, simply visit http://www.souperyou.com/  no later than February 22nd to submit a photo and brief essay about why you deserve to win.  Good luck!

One of my readers will win 2 Coupons for Progresso Soup and a copy of “The Biggest Loser” Workout DVD. 

Lucky you!!

Here's how to enter:

(You must leave a comment below for each entry)

Follow me on Google Friend Connect (on my sidebar) and leave a comment telling me which Progresso Soup you want try first.  (Mandatory entry)

Extra Entries(leave a separate comment for each):

Like Progresso on Facebook and leave me a comment below that you did.

Like Me and My Pink Mixer on Facebook and leave a comment below that you did.

Follow Me and My Pink Mixer on Twitter and tweet the following:

"I just entered a giveaway for Progresso Soup and The Biggest Loser Workout DVD @mypinkmixerblog #myblogspark"

Contest ends at midnight on January 26th.  Open to US addresses only please.

Contest is now closed.

The Progresso^® Souper You^® prize pack, information, coupon, and giveaway have been provided by Progresso through MyBlogSpark.

Fiber One Review and Giveaway

Most of you know that I am a HUGE fan of oatmeal for breakfast, so when General Mills sent me a box of their new Fiber One 80 Calorie Honey Squares cereal to review, I did let it sit on my kitchen counter for a week or so.  But during our late July heatwave, I decided a cold breakfast might be a nice change of pace, so I gave it a try. The crunchy wheat and corn squares have a light honey flavor.  Each square is lightly sweetened and every bowl contains 40% of the daily value of fiber, which helps you stay full longer. You gotta love that.




To be honest, I love the fact that the cereal contains so much fiber, but I think the little squares have a weird after taste, maybe it's the artificial sweetener or flavoring - I'm not sure. Maybe it's just me.  I did finish the entire box, but I doubt that I will ever purchase it at the store. 

But, here's the great part for you.......you can enter my giveaway and if you win you can try it yourself and receive an awesome prize pack too! 

The prize pack will include one box of Fiber One 80 Calories Cereal, 1 Sensor pedometer with USB connector to chart walking progress and one neoprene iPod/smartphone holder with armstrap.

To enter leave a comment on this post telling me if your current breakfast keeps you full until lunchtime (mandatory).

For additional entries you can do the follwing, but leave a separate comment for each telling me you did so.  Contest ends Friday, August 19th.  U.S. addresses only please. 

• Like Me and My Pink Mixer on Facebook
• Like Fiber One on Facebook
• Become a Follower of Me and My Pink Mixer (sidebar)
• Follow Me and My Pink Mixer on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway.

Disclosure:  Fiber One 80 Calories Cereal, information, and giveaway have been provided by General Mills through My Blog Spark.

Contest is now closed.

Cup'oat'ccino and a Winner!

I have a new obsession.

Cup'oat'ccino

Cappuccino that tastes just like oatmeal!!!

I discovered this earlier in the week at my local Sheetz Convenience Store and had to give it a try since I love, love, love oatmeal.  It even has tiny bits of oats floating around. Yum.

Hopefully this cold weather goes away soon. 
My Diet Coke obsession is bad enough.


Congratulations to Leslie from The Hungry Housewife who said:
"Thanks for the giveaway! Hmmm. my favorite way to cook green giant veggies? I am a big fan of a good sautee! "

Leslie won my giveaway sponsored by My Blog Spark and Green Giant.  I've sent you an email Leslie. 
I just need your address so My Blog Spark can get your prize pack out to you.  Congrats!

Green Giant Giveaway

I love veggies almost as much as I love cupcakes, so I was really excited when My Blog Spark contacted me about doing a review for Green Giant Frozen Vegetables.
Did you know that over 25 delicious varieties of Green Giant veggies are now endorsed by Weight Watchers®, and most have only a 1 or 2 point values per serving! Green Giant Boxed Vegetables are available in a wide variety of flavors and all are packed with flavor and only take minutes to make. I love the broccoli with cheese sauce served over a baked potato ~ yum! 

The nice people at My Blog Spark and Green Giant sent me this awesome prize pack that included a large green insulated tote, a box of Green Giant frozen broccoli with cheese sauce, a cool Zak serving bowl, an Orka silicone spoon and a clip on pedometer.  And guess what?  You can have one too!  Your prize pack will include a coupon for a box of frozen veggies, not the actual box as shown here. 

Want to know how you can win?  Just follow my blog and leave a comment telling me your favorite way to fix Green Giant frozen vegetables.  The contest will be open for entries until midnight, Wednesday, February 9, 2011.  The winner will be picked on Thurday.

Receive extra entries for doing each of the following:

1.  Share this giveaway on Facebook and leave me a comment that you did.
2.  Tweet about this giveaway using the hash tag #myblogspark and leave me a comment.

2.  "Like" Me and My Pink Mixer on Facebook.

3.  "Like" Green Giant on Facebook.

Happy Monday and Good luck :)

This contest is now closed.