Allison's Reviews and giveaways

Pillsbury Cookie Giveaway!

2012-02-07T17:08:00.000-08:00

Quick and convenient, Pillsbury Ready to Bake! Shape Cookies are ready to enjoy in 8-10 minutes and can be found at your local grocer
Celebrate the holiday with your family’s favorite Disney characters, including Mickey and Minnie Mouse and Disney Princesses Belle, Cinderella and Tiana

Bake your way into your family’s hearts this February with new Valentine’s Pillsbury Ready to Bake! Shape Cookies. You can go to this link to download a printable coupon for $1.10 off of the purchase of (1) package of Pillsbury Ready to Bake! Shape Cookies today!

The prize includes:

A VIP coupon to purchase a package of Pillsbury Ready to Bake! Shape Cookies
Cookie Jar
Cookie Spatula
Oven Mitt

This giveaway will end on Thursday night, February 9.

To enter:

Simply leave me a comment! :)

"Disclosure: The VIP coupon, prize pack, information, and giveaway have been provided by Pillsbury through MyBlogSpark."

Georgie & Gwen winner!

2011-12-16T19:34:00.000-08:00

Winner is #11 - Desiree!!

Georgie & Gwen princess magnet giveaway!

2011-12-13T17:54:00.000-08:00

I'm so excited to share this fun giveaway with you all! This giveaway is from Georgie & Gwen, a very sweet mother and daughter team. One of the most amazing things about them is that they are donating $1 from every sale to go to Operation Smile. You can read more about them here on their blog.

Here are a few examples of what they offer:

Cute necklaces

Love these alphabet magnets!

They have lots other magnets too. You can check out more pictures on their facebook page.

This giveaway is for this set of adorable princess magnets!

Here are the ones I received. They will come in a cute tin (styles may vary) which is perfect for giving as a stocking stuffer! Also enclosed is a to/from card, again, making it perfect for gift giving! Jenna absolutely loved these and she immediately went and put them on her picture on my magnet boards.

Want to buy them now or need more info? Email them at georgieandgwen@yahoo.com

This giveaway will end Friday night, December 16th.

To enter:

Leave me a comment. Tell me who you would like to give these to. Look around her shop and tell us what you like! Or simply just say hi! ;) Please make sure your email is provided if it's not linked!

Want extra entries?

(You must leave a comment for each separate thing you do.)

1 - Like Georgie & Gwen's facebook page

1 - post this link on facebook

1 - post on twitter

1 - follow this blog

Crayola winner

2011-11-29T17:06:00.000-08:00

Winner is #9 - soccermom1 Congrats!!!

(If I don't hear back from her via email by Thursday night, a new winner will be picked.)

Crayola Story Studio giveaway!!!

2011-11-22T11:09:00.000-08:00

I'm so excited about this giveaway! I know this is something that Jenna is just going to absolutely love! I haven't let her try it out yet because she has gymnastics in a little bit and then there is Thanksgiving, but I wanted to go ahead and get this giveaway up since this could make for a really neat Christmas gift too!

Imagine your child morphing into a coloring book character and starring in a story with a Disney Princess or Spider-Man with Crayola Story Studio or turning an ipad into an interactive coloring book with the Crayola ColorStudio HD app and Crayola imarker digital drawing too. When kids unwrap one of these high tech Crayola gifts this holiday, they'll have fun, new ways to express all that inspires them!

The Story Studio sets lets kids upload a picture of themselves and transforms them into the story. Kids can color it and then make a book! How awesome is that?!? The packages contain everything you need to make your book - colored pencils, markers, glitter glue tubes, story sheets, glossy covers and binding strips.

Also, you can turn your ipad into an interactive coloring book! I think we will definitely be trying this one tonight! The app is free with the purchase of this marker.

This giveaway contains everything you see in the picture - the 3 Story Studio packs and the imarker.

"Disclosure: The Crayola High Tech Holiday prize pack, product information and prize pack for giveaway have been provided by Crayola through MyBlogSpark."

This giveaway will end next Tuesday night, November 29th.

To enter:

Simply leave me a comment. Who will you give this to if you win? Are you buying any other Crayola products for Christmas? Please make sure your email is linked! I can't tell you how many times I've picked a winner that doesn't have an email address listed!

(I'm only going to do one comment/one entry on this giveaway at this time!)

Good Luck! :)

Scentsy winner #2

2011-10-21T14:47:00.000-07:00

I had to pick another winner because I never heard back from the first one. So, winner #2 is Julie.

Scentsy Winner!

2011-10-19T18:47:00.000-07:00

Random.org picks #48!! Congrats Kelly! :)

Scentsy Giveaway!

2011-10-13T16:25:00.000-07:00

This is such a fun giveaway! I love it! :)

My friend Tara recently joined Scentsy and sent me a few goodies to try out. I have never ever tried Scentsy before, but I was definitely excited to try them out! Now thanks to Tara, my house is smelling like pumpkins in October! It really smells so good that I almost think I have a pumpkin pie in the oven (and, um...I don't think that will ever actually happen.) I think my Bath & Body works plug-ins have just been replaced! ;)

Included in this giveaway is this pumpkin plug-in. You attach a lightbulb (that's included) inside and the heat of the lightbulb is what burns the wax. And seriously, how cute is this pumpkin?!?

AND also included in this awesome giveaway are the two scentsy bars - Autumn Stroll (which also smells fantastic just in the package itself) and the pumpkin marshmallow that I have been using and loving! You will also get an extra light bulb and the grab tabs. The grab tabs make it easier to change out the wax in the plug-ins.

If you have are interested in buying or being a consultant, or just have any questions at all for Tara, please contact her here on her page.

This giveaway will end Wednesday, October 19th.

To enter:

Simply leave me a comment. Do you love scentsy? What are favorites? (I will need to know now in order to get a few more later on! ha!) (Please make sure your email is linked!)

Want extra entries?

(You must leave an additional comment for each additional thing you do and let me know what you did in your comment!)

1 - Go and like Tara's new facebook page here.

1-post this giveaway link on facebook

1 - post on your blog (just a link will work fine!)

1 - post on twitter

1 - follow my regular blog at www.thestoryof5.com

1 - follow this blog

Sam's club winner!

2011-10-05T12:42:00.001-07:00

Winner is #3! And I'm off to see who exactly that is!

Sorry this is late, btw! :)

Sam's club $25 gift card giveaway!

2011-09-26T12:12:00.000-07:00

Give back by purchasing your favorite cereal or snack! This October, by making simple everyday purchases at Sam's Club, you can help support breast cancer education and research. Beginning September 19th, Sam's Club stores will feature exclusive pink packaging on some of your favorite participating General Mills products in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

For 5 years, General Mills has partnered with the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Foundation to bring breast cancer support to local communities, and this year they are making their annual donation of $2 million to the foundation to advance breast cancer research and support education and community outreach projects.

Purchase specially-marked General Mills products like Cheerios and Fiber One 90 Calorie Brownies at your local Sam´s Club and help decide how half of that contribution will be donated by voting at PinkTogether.com from now until April 14, 2012.

General Mills´ donations will be divided between two important Komen programs: the Treatment and Assistance Program, which assists women in securing care they otherwise may not be able to afford, and Prevention Research, which helps unlock the keys to preventing breast cancer. Voting results will be announced on Mother´s Day 2012.

This giveaway is for a Sam's Club $25 gift card!

This giveaway will end on Monday night, October 3, 2012!

To enter:

Simply leave me a comment. (Please make sure your email is linked!)

Want extra entries?

(You must leave an additional comment for each additional thing you do!)

1-post this link on facebook

1 - post on your blog (just a link will work fine!)

1 - post on twitter

1 - follow my regular blog at www.thestoryof5.com

Disclosure: The prize pack and information were all given to me provided by Sam's Club and General Mills through My Blog Spark.

Cereal Winner!

2011-09-22T17:59:00.001-07:00

Ha! So, I was proud that I finally figured out how to do the print screen on this Mac, but I don't know if you can even see it???

Anyway, the winner is #4, which is Jackie!!

Thanks for entering! I have a gift card giveaway coming up soon, so stay tuned. :)

6 Boxes of Cereal Giveaway!!

2011-09-17T08:41:00.000-07:00

My daughter loves cereal, so I'm very excited about this. This giveaway is for SIX boxes of cereal!! Everyone loves cereal, right!?!

Also, right now on specially marked boxes of Big G Cereals you can find a coupon. Use the coupons printed inside the box to save up to $5 when purchasing select products from brands including Betty Crocker, Nature Valley, Pillsbury, Big G, and Maxwell House!

Learn more about the benefits of cereal by visiting cerealbenefits.com

The pictures shows all of the kinds you will receive. I love them all!

This giveaway will end on Thursday night, September 22, 2011.

To enter:

Simply leave me a comment. (Please make sure your email is linked!)

Want extra entries?

(You must leave an additional comment for each additional thing you do!)

1-post this link on facebook

1 - post on your blog (just a link will work fine!)

1 - post on twitter

1 - follow my regular blog at www.thestoryof5.com

Disclosure: The prize pack and information were all given to me through My Blog Spark.

Sam's $25 gift card

2011-08-09T08:01:00.000-07:00

Winner is #33!! Jenni!!!

(And sorry, I still can't figure out how to get the random.org box to show up in my blog post. Anyone know??)

Sam's Club $25 gift card giveaway!

2011-08-02T10:53:00.001-07:00

I'm so excited to be able to give one person a $25 gift card to Sam's Club!! :)

Can you believe it's August now?? August is the kickoff month for Sam's Club box top promotion for schools.

Participating General Mills products like Honey Nut Cheerios, Nature Valley Oats N Honey Crunchy Granola Bars, Totino's pizza rolls and more will have 6 box tops on the pack! Turn these box tops into your schools and they will add up and benefit your local schools! (Side note - if anyone doesn't have a school to give box tops to - I'm sure that the Joplin schools will take them! I think there was a facebook page about it too.)

If you are not familiar with the box top program, go here to read about it.

This giveaway will end on Monday night, August 8th, 2011.

To enter:

Simply leave me a comment. (Please make sure your email is linked!)

Want extra entries?

(You must leave an additional comment for each additional thing you do!)

1-post this link on facebook

1 - post on your blog (just a link will work fine!)

1 - post on twitter

1 - follow my regular blog at www.thestoryof5.com

Disclosure: The Sam’s Club gift card, information, and giveaway have been provided by General Mills through MyBlogSpark.

Fiber One Winner!

2011-06-22T18:37:00.001-07:00

Congrats to #1 Whitney!!

Fiber One Cereal giveaway!

2011-06-15T18:59:00.001-07:00

Do you struggle to incorporate fiber into your everyday life? If so, you are not alone! Nine out of 10 Americans aren’t getting enough fiber – an alarming statistic, considering how important fiber is for overall health.

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. What’s amazing is that incorporating fiber into your diet can be effortless and definitely delicious, with Fiber One cereals offering at least 30 percent of the Daily Value per serving. (Some Fiber One cereals offer more than 50 percent!) Fiber One Original® and flavored varieties like Honey Clusters®, Raisin Bran Clusters®, Caramel Delight®, and Shredded Wheat®, make fiber taste good and help to give people a jumpstart on their fiber intake each day.

Let your taste buds be your guide and let Fiber One take care of the fiber. Getting fiber in foods you love doesn’t have to be a struggle when there are delicious honey clusters, plump and juicy raisins, caramel-flavored whole wheat squares, or whole grain shredded wheat biscuits with frosting that make it taste amazing.

Visit Fiber One online for great information on healthy living and additional ways to incorporate fiber into your diet. Also, be sure to check out the Fiber One Facebook page and get involved in the conversation.

Download a printable coupon for $0.75 off the purchase of any (1) Fiber One cereal today!

This giveaway is for all 5 boxes of Fiber One Cereal!!! What a great giveaway!! This giveaway will end on Tuesday, June 21st.

To enter:

Simply leave me a comment. (Please make sure your email is linked!)

Want extra entries?

(You must leave an additional comment for each additional thing you do!)

1-post this link on facebook

1 - post on your blog (just a link will work fine!)

1 - post on twitter

1 - follow my regular blog at www.thestoryof5.com

Disclosure: The products/information/giveaway was provided by General Mills through My Blog Spark.

Chex Mix muddy buddy winner!

2011-06-13T17:33:00.001-07:00

Winner is #12 which is Tara!! Congrats!

(Sorry, I'm unable to save the random.org screenprint picture right now.)

Chex Mix Muddy Buddy gift pack giveaway

2011-06-06T19:07:00.000-07:00

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE some muddy Buddies! And this Chex Mix one is so good! I could eat the whole bag!

This giveaway is for everything you see in the picture - a bag of Chex Mix muddy buddies, a snacking bowl, an airtight container and magnetic clip.

This giveaway will close on Monday night, June 13th. Giveaway open to US residents now through June 13th. Winner will be chosen via Random.org, contacted via email, and have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. Good Luck.

To enter:

Simply leave me a comment. (Please make sure your email is linked!)

Want extra entries?

(You must leave an additional comment for each additional thing you do!)

1-post this link on facebook

1 - post on your blog (just a link will work fine!)

1 - post on twitter

1 - follow my regular blog at www.thestoryof5.com

Disclosure: Chex Mix provided me with the free product, information, and gift pack through MyBlogSpark for this post. Experiences and opinions related within are personal and unbiased.

Thirty One thermal market tote giveaway!

2011-06-03T14:11:00.000-07:00

I'm giving away this thermal market tote (no sailboat key chain) on my facebook page. Go here to enter!

I will also be offering a lot more giveaways this summer on my facebook page so make sure you go over there! :)

Shabby Apple dress winner!

2011-03-13T18:10:00.000-07:00

Congrats to #26 - A.S. I will be emailing you shortly! Thanks to all who entered! :)

Shabby Apple Dress giveaway and coupon code!!!

2011-03-07T17:32:00.000-08:00

I'm so excited about this giveaway!! One lucky reader will win the "Happy Talk" Dress from Shabby Apple!

Shabby Apple has all kinds of cute women's dresses, little girl's dresses, maternity dresses, and accessories!

This is my favorite little girl's dress. I'm seriously thinking about getting it for Jenna! It is called Ruffle My feathers and you can check it out here.

I also love this dress named "nine to five." I think it would make a perfect transitional fall dress!

And this is the dress that one of you will win! Isn't so cute?? The name of this dress is Happy Talk and it's valued at $88. If you would like to see more details about it, click here.

And I also have a coupon code to share. It's good for 10% off. Enter thestoryof510off and make sure you click on the picture below to order!

This giveaway will close on Sunday night - March 13th.

To enter:

Simply leave me a comment. (Please make sure your email is linked!)

Want extra entries?

(You must leave an additional comment for each additional thing you do!)

1-post this link on facebook
1 - post on your blog (just a link will work fine!)
1 - post on twitter
1 - follow my regular blog at www.thestoryof5.com
1 - Like Shabby Apple on Facebook.

The Preppy Ladybug winner!!

2011-02-08T20:20:00.000-08:00

Congrats to #3 - Amy!!! Thanks to all those who entered! :)

The Preppy Ladybug { Etsy Store} Giveaway!

2011-02-02T14:28:00.000-08:00

Ready for a fun giveaway??

I love this etsy store! It is called The Preppy Ladybug (and how cute is that name??) and Shannon features some of the cutest party invitations, address labels, notecards, and other paper goods.

This giveaway is for your choice of notecards and matching labels! Isn't that fun??

Here is just one example from her store.

And check out this super cute owl birthday invitation! Love this!

These labels are perfect for your Valentine's day cards! She also has other fun holiday labels too.

To enter:

Simply leave me a comment. (Please make sure your email is linked!)

Want extra entries?

(You must leave an additional comment for each additional thing you do.)
1-post this link on facebook
1 - post on your blog (just a link will work fine!)
1 - post on twitter
1 - follow my regular blog at www.thestoryof5.com

This giveaway ends on Tuesday, February 8th.

CSN Winner!

2011-01-17T17:51:00.000-08:00

Congrats to #22! AubreyLaine! :)

CSN $35 gift card giveaway!

2011-01-11T14:44:00.000-08:00

It's time for another CSN giveaway! It's for a $35 gift card and it's good for any of their stores.

CSN Stores has over 200 online stores where you can find everything from stylish Modern dining room furniture to cute cookware, chic lighting pieces, baby gear, luxury items, lighting, luggage, toys and more!

Along with their impressive item selection they offer popular brands such as: La-Z-Boy, Herman Miller, iittala, Kartell, LG, Rachael Ray, Sanyo, Diaper Dude and that is just to name a few. Their variety of products is beyond impressive, with some one million available.

To enter:
Simply leave me a comment and tell me what you think you would spend it on!

Please make sure your email is linked in your profile!!!

Want extra entries?

Want additional entries? (you must leave an additional comment for each additional thing you do.)
1-post this link on facebook
1 - post on your blog (just a link will work fine!)
1 - post on twitter
1 - follow my regular blog at www.thestoryof5.com

This giveaway will end on Monday, January 17th.

Choffy winners!

2010-12-17T08:11:00.000-08:00

Here are your random numbers:

9
5
6

Timestamp: 2010-12-17 16:10:49 UTC

9 - Lauren

5 - Debbie

6 - Ashley

Congrats!

Show your helping hand winner #2!

2010-12-15T18:39:00.000-08:00

Congrats to winner #2 with comment #3 - Jenni!!!! :)

Chex Mix winner!

2010-12-12T18:35:00.000-08:00

Congrats to number 2 - Debbie! :)

Show your helping hand winner

2010-12-12T18:32:00.000-08:00

Congrats to #2 which is Jennifer. I don't see Jennifer's email listed or in her profile so I don't hear back from her by Tuesday night, I'll pick another winner.

Choffy Giveaway with 3 winners!!

2010-12-10T17:42:00.000-08:00

Have you heard of Choffy?

Choffy is ground cacao beans--you know, the beans they use to make chocolate. But it doesn't have any extra ingredients (such as sugar.) You brew it like coffee. It's chock full of antioxidants, which is nice, and I was shocked to found out that cacao actually has little if any caffeine in it. It actually has theobromine in it, which is a gentler stimulant than caffeine.

One of the great things about Choffy is that you can drink it guilt-free. It brews the same way as coffee, only without the negative caffeine side effects. Cocoa beans are naturally high in Theobromine, antioxidants, Magnesium and Iron. They give you long-lasting energy, which is in stark contract to the temporary liquid energy boost millions of Americans down in the form of coffee each morning.

This is the final result of what it looks like. :)

If you would like more info on Choffy, please visit the Choffy website and click on FAQ. Or you can email Melisa at smile4choffy@hotmail.com too.

Thanks to Melisa, 3 Lucky winners will be able to try out Choffy for themselves!

To enter:
Simply leave me a comment. PLEASE make sure your email is either linked in your profile or leave it in your comment.

Want extra entries??
Please leave an additional comment for each separate thing that you do.

1 - blog about this giveaway and leave the link in your comment
1 - post on twitter
1 - post on facebook
1 - follow my regular blog

This giveaway will end on Thursday, December 16th.

Chex Mix giveaway

2010-12-07T11:04:00.000-08:00

For decades, savvy home cooks have been using crunchy Chex^® cereal as the starting point for their family-favorite party mix recipes. Many Chex^® Party Mix recipes can be made in the microwave in just 15 minutes and call for ingredients you already have in your pantry. From holiday gatherings to impromptu get-togethers, Chex^® Party Mix provides a snack idea that will impress your guests in no time.

Whether you’re looking for sweet or salty, Chex^® Party Mix has something to offer every taste bud, making it the perfect go-to snack for entertaining this holiday season. Four gluten-free varieties of Chex cereal help ensure that even party guests with gluten restrictions can enjoy Chex^® Party Mix recipes like the NEW Chex Lemon Buddies! Remember Multi-Bran and Wheat Chex are not gluten-free.

Visit your local Walmart to find free recipe cards for Chex Lemon Buddies as well as the new Chex Apple Pie Snack Mix and Tex Chex^® Party Mix recipes! The blend of flavors in the new homemade mixes will help you create irresistible new favorites and wow your crowd!

This giveaway is for everything you see pictured - a box of chex mix, the bag, and the measuring cups!

To enter:
Simply leave me a comment. Please make sure your email is either linked or in your comment!

This giveaway will end on Sunday, December 12, 2010.

The prize pack and information were all given to me from General Mills through MyBlogSpark.

Show your helping hand giveaway

2010-12-07T10:51:00.000-08:00

To raise awareness about the national issue of hunger, Hamburger Helper^® is partnering with GRAMMY^® Award-winning singer, songwriter and actor Tim McGraw to help Feeding America deliver millions of meals to local food banks through the Show Your Helping Hand™ campaign. McGraw will lend his voice to the campaign through a Public Service Announcement which will be distributed nationwide. Click here to view the PSA.

Support the campaign by submitting codes from specially marked boxes of Hamburger Helper at www.showyourhelpinghand.com or by logging on to make a donation. Hamburger Helper has already donated more than half a million dollars and will contribute up to an additional $100,000 to Feeding America through this program. Don’t think one code will make a difference? The 17 cents Hamburger Helper donates per code is enough for Feeding America to deliver one meal to a local food bank.

This giveaway is for a box of hamburger helper skillet meals, a hamburger helper foam "helping hand" and a copy of Tim McGraw's "Southern Voice" CD.

To enter:
Simply leave me a comment. Please make sure your email is linked in your profile or written in your comment.

This giveaway will end on Sunday, December 12th, 2010.

The prize pack and information were all given to me from Hamburger Helper through MyBlogSpark.

Kix Cereal winner!

2010-11-14T18:13:00.000-08:00

Congrats to #9 - Melissa G!! :)

CSN shops!

2010-11-09T11:48:00.000-08:00

Have you checked out CSN stores lately? CSN stores has over 200 online stores where you can find everything from contemporary coffee tables to fantastic equipment to cookware!

Yes, that's right - CSN literally has something for just about everyone! With the holidays coming up, this is the perfect time to go and browse their online stores!

Stay tuned! I will have a review of something from CSN coming up soon too! :)

Kix Cereal and kid's giveaway!

2010-11-09T11:03:00.000-08:00

Wow - I'm loving this giveaway!

It is for 2 boxes of Kix Cereal, the snack cup, the straw cup, number flash cards and the really cute floor puzzle!

To enter: Simply leave me a comment.

Want additional entries? (you must leave an additional comment for each thing you do.)

1 entry for posting this giveaway link on facebook
1 entry for posting on twitter
1 entry for following my regular blog at www.thestoryof5.com

This giveaway will end Sunday, November 14th.

Please note that this giveaway and information was all given to me by Kix through myblogspark.

Seventh Generation giveaway winner!

2010-11-07T18:01:00.000-08:00

Congrats to #10! mom202000! :)

Seventh Generation giveaway

2010-11-02T11:26:00.000-07:00

Did you know that the laundry detergent you may be using could contain little-known chemicals called optical brighteners?
According to scientific research, these can cause allergic reactions, are toxic to small fish and other aquatic life, and can pollute your waterways.

When ultraviolet light hits optical brighteners coating your clothing, the brighteners convert UV rays into visible light to create an optical illusion. This tricks the eye into thinking the clothing is whiter and brighter, and therefore cleaner than it really is.

So how can you avoid these optical brighteners? Seventh Generation makes it easy because their laundry detergents are not only free of optical brighteners, but they´re also non-toxic . In addition, because Seventh Generation liquid laundry detergents are both hypo-allergenic and biodegradable, you can rest easy knowing you made a considerate choice for your family and the environment. We invite you to take part in this Spark and conduct your own experiment to see the difference between your current laundry detergent and Seventh Generation laundry detergent.

When washed in a conventional laundry detergent that contains optical brighteners, clothes appear to glow under a black light. When you use Seventh Generation liquid laundry products, you won´t see the same glow on your clothing.

Here's the difference in 2 shirts - one washed in seventh generation and the other a leading brand.

If you would like a coupon for a $1 off, click here.

This giveaway is for the laundry detergent, fabric softener and dryer sheets.

To enter: Simply leave me a comment

Want additional entries? (you must leave an additional comment for each additional thing you do.)
1-post on facebook
1 - post on your blog (just a link will work fine!)
1 - post on twitter
1 - follow my regular blog at www.thestoryof5.com

This giveaway will end on Sunday, November 7th.

Betty Crocker potatoes winner!

2010-10-27T11:00:00.000-07:00

Winner is #2 - Jenn! YAY!!! Enjoy! :)

Betty Crocker Potatoes giveaway

2010-10-22T11:51:00.000-07:00

Do you like easy cooking like I do?? Well, you can't go wrong with mashed potatoes!

This giveaway is for everything you see in the picture. It includes a serving dish, mixing spool, a trivet, and a full box of Betty Crocker potato buds.

This giveaway will end on Tuesday night. To enter, just simply leave me a comment. :)

This giveaway including the product, prize pack, additional prize pack, and information were all given to me from Betty Crocker through MyBlogSpark.

Yoplait winner

2010-10-07T11:12:00.000-07:00

Congrats to number 6 - Cheryl F (the lucky ladybug)!!! I will be emailing you soon! Thanks everyone!

Winner of CSN $35

2010-10-04T10:20:00.000-07:00

Congrats to #1 - meeyeehere !! (Can't ever say #1 doesn't win anymore!! :) I will be sending you an email!

Yoplait save lids to save lives giveaway

2010-10-01T11:48:00.000-07:00

For every pink lid saved and sent in by December 31, 2010, Yoplait will donate 10 cents to Susan G. Komen for the cure, with a total donation up to $1.6 million and a guaranteed minimum donation of $500,000. To date, Yoplait has raised more than $25 million for the breast cancer cure.

This giveaway is for a prize pack that includes two coupons for free Yoplait Greek, a pink leather journal and pen, and a very cute awareness charm bracelet.

Visit www.yourlidmatters.com for more information about Save lids to Save lives.

To enter: Simply leave me a comment

Want additional entries? (you must leave an additional comment for each additional thing you do.)
1-post on facebook
1 - post on your blog
1 - post on twitter
1 - follow my regular blog at www.thestoryof5.com

This giveaway will end on Wednesday, October 6th.

Yoplait provided me with the free gift pack, info, and giveaway through myblogspark.

CSN $35 gift card giveaway!

2010-09-26T17:38:00.000-07:00

Once again, I love CSN! They are offering one lucky reader a $35 gift certificate!

If you don't know about CSN - well it's a complete online shopping experience! CSN stores has over 200 online stores where you can find everything from nesting tables to cookware to kids stuff!

Here are just a few examples of what you can get from CSN. Remember, these are only just a FEW examples though - you can literally spend hours browsing their site!

How to enter:
Simply leave me a comment! PLEASE make sure you leave your email with me if it's not already in your profile.

Want extra entries?
If you would like an additional entry, you must leave another comment to be counted.

1 - Follow my regular blog - The Story of 5 (If you already are a follower, then you can simply just leave an additional comment.)
1 - Blog about this giveaway (just a small link will do!)
1 - Post this link on your facebook wall
1 - Post this link on Twitter

This giveaway will end next Sunday night - October 3rd!

signing time dvd winner!

2010-08-27T18:36:00.000-07:00

The winner is #4! YAY Lex! I know you are excited! :) Congrats!

Signing Time DVD Giveaway!

2010-08-20T11:45:00.000-07:00

Melisa Mons is the newest Associate Director for Signing Time Academy. To celebrate, she is giving away a free Signing Time Move and Groove DVD!

Haven't heard of Signing Time? Signing Time is a great way to increase communication with your pre-verbal child. No more pointing and whining, let you child tell you what she wants!

Have older kids? ASL is a fun and interactive second language. Studies have shown that ASL can help increase literacy too!

You can contact Melisa at smile@signingtimeacademy.com to find classes near you or to order products. You can also visit Melisa's website Signing with a Smile for more information and like her facebook page here to stay up to date. (Commenting on her facebook page giveaway post will get you entered again!)

To enter:
Simply leave me a comment. Have you heard of Signing Time before? Do you use it with your kids?

Want additional entries? Please leave a separate comment for each additional thing you do!

1 - Like Melisa's facebook page (and don't forget to comment under her post too!)
1 - Blog about this giveaway (it doesn't even need to be a whole post about it - just a link will do!)
1- Post on your facebook
1 - Post on your twitter
1 - Email 10 of your friends and let them know about it. CC me at AllisonLHardin at gmail dot com
1 - Follow my regular blog - The Story of 5

This giveaway will end next Friday, August 27th. Good Luck! :)

Yoplait go-gurt winner!

2010-08-19T18:40:00.000-07:00

Congrats to number 2 - Melisa!!! Your kids will love this fun pack! :)

Yoplait Go-Gurt Yogurt gift pack giveaway!

2010-08-17T07:49:00.000-07:00

Jenna loves go-gurt, so I'm excited to be able to do this giveaway!

This is for the yoplait go-gurt gift pack - which is everything you see in the picture. All perfect for going back to school! Along with the prize pack, you will receive one coupon for a free go-gurt yogurt!

*This coupon offer for free Go-Gurt is not valid in some states, including California, Idaho, Louisiana, Minnesota, New Jersey, Nevada, North Dakota and Tennessee.

You can also visit this site download a coupon for .85 off one box of Yoplait go-gurt!

To enter:
Simply leave me a comment. This giveaway will end on Thursday night!

Want extra entries?? Please leave a separate comment for each extra entry!
1 - Follow my regular blog - The Story of 5 (If you already are a follower, then you can simply just leave an additonal comment.)
1 - Blog about this giveaway
1 - Post this link on your facebook wall
1 - Post this link on Twitter

Please not that the yoplait go-gurt, prize pack, information, and additional prize pack were all given to me from Yoplait through My Blog Spark.

$25 Sam's Club gift card winner!

2010-08-15T18:24:00.000-07:00

Congrats to number 17!! Catherine! Thanks to all who entered!

$25 Sam's Club gift card giveaway!!!

2010-08-09T09:25:00.000-07:00

This giveaway is for one $25 Sam's Club gift card! This is great for back to school time!

From August 11 through August 31, you can also earn more cash for your school with box tops. Some of the products at Sam's will have 6 Box tops on participating General Mills products!

From August 6-13, or while supplies last, visit the Member Services desk and upgrade to a Plus Membership and you will receive a certificate for 150 Bonus Box tops!

To enter:
Simply leave me a comment and tell me what you would buy at Sam's Club with this gift card.

Want extra entries?? Please leave a separate comment for each extra entry!
1 - Follow my regular blog - The Story of 5 (If you already are a follower, then you can simply just leave an additonal comment.)
1 - Blog about this giveaway
1 - Post this link on your facebook wall
1 - Post this link on Twitter

Also, please make sure to include your email if it's not linked in your profile!

This giveaway will end on Sunday night and I'll use random.org to pick a winner then.

Please note that the Sam's Club membership, gift card, information and giveaway are all from Sam's Club and General Mills through MyBlogSpark.

CSN $40 gift card winner

2010-06-29T18:46:00.000-07:00

Congrats to number 20 which is Cheryl! Thanks to all who entered! :)

$40 CSN gift card giveaway!

2010-06-21T11:10:00.000-07:00

The wonderful people at the CSN stores have asked me to do another giveaway! I love the CSN stores because you can find anything you want at any of them. They have over 200+ stores and here are some of the few great things they offer:

Nice Furniture

Pet Items

Baby Items

One lucky reader will get a $40 gift certificate to be used however you would like! You can put it towards home decor, furniture, a bathroom vanity, outdoor items, baby products, etc...Click here to see all of the stores you could shop from!

How to enter:
Simply leave me a comment! PLEASE make sure you leave your email with me if it's not already in your profile.

Want extra entries?
If you would like an additional entry, you must leave another comment to be counted.

1 - Follow my regular blog - The Story of 5 (If you already are a follower, then you can simply just leave an additonal comment.)
1 - Blog about this giveaway
1 - Post this link on your facebook wall
1 - Post this link on Twitter

This giveaway will end on Tuesday night, June 29, 2010!

2nd winner of Wal-Mart gift card!

2010-05-12T16:35:00.000-07:00

Well, Jamila never responded back. I left her a comment on her blog, so I'm not sure what else I can do.

The winner this time is #4 - which is Trish. If I don't hear from her by Saturday night, I'll pick again. :)

Winner of the $25 Wal-Mart gift card!

2010-05-09T18:02:00.000-07:00

Congrats to Jamila! YAY!

(I'm not sure she has an email address listed, so if I don't hear from her by Wednesday night, I'll pick another winner!)

$25 Wal-Mart gift card giveaway!

2010-05-05T11:20:00.000-07:00

The nice people at MyBlogSpark recently sent me another giveaway! They sent me a new baking dish and Cascade Complete. They also sent me a $25 Wal-Mart gift card so that one lucky reader will be able to go to Wal-Mart and buy your own Cascade Complete and baking items and whatever else you may need!

With the Cascade Complete, they sent me a little pamphlet on using and taking a 24 hour challenge. The 24 hour challenge was to leave a dish out unwashed for 24 hours and then put it in the dishwasher with the Cascade Complete. So I did just that. This is my Crock - Pot and I think it's one of the absolute hardest things to clean.

Trust me, I was a bit skeptical of doing this. I thought "Yeah, right, there will still be little bits of leftovers in there." And this is what it came out looking like - completely clean! I didn't have to do anything to it! I am so sold on this product!

So, now the fun part! Enter here for your chance to win a $25 gift card for Wal-Mart! Just simply leave me a comment! Anything you'd like!

This giveaway will close on Sunday night. I will pick a winner then!

Want extra entries??
You must leave a separate comment for each addtional entry that you do! And please leave your email address in your comment if it's not in your profile! Please and Thank you! :)

1 - Follow my regular blog - The Story of 5 (If you already are a follower, then you can simply just leave an additonal comment.)
1 - Blog about this giveaway
1 - Post this link on your facebook wall
1 - Post this link on Twitter

Legal Disclaimer:
This product review was based on using complimentary Cascade product provided by P&G. Bloggers also received a Wal-Mart gift card to share with their readers. 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 blogsite.

This giveaway was provided by P&G through MyBlogSpark.

CSN Le Creuset giveway winner!

2010-04-18T18:00:00.000-07:00

Winner of the Kiwi Le Creuset Dish is Becky Ollar - #19!! Congrats!!

Thanks to everyone who participated!

CSN Stores Le Creuset giveaway!

2010-04-14T16:56:00.000-07:00

The nice people at the CSN stores have asked me to do another giveaway for them! YAY! Did you know there are over 200 CSN stores? They offer everything from cribs to cookware, and everything in between!

This giveaway is for:

Le Creuset Stoneware 1-Quart Oval Au Gratin in Kiwi.

One of the staples of the Le Creuset cookware collection and in classically-trained chefs' kitchens, is the Oval Au Gratin. Potatoes Au Gratin simply isn't the same baked in anything less than this Le Creuset favorite. Other delicious meals from macaroni and cheese to sweet cobblers will cook to perfection in this piece, that also makes an elegant serving dish. The wide, shallow shape exposes the maximum surface area of the food to the heat source, whether it is in the oven, under the broiler, or on the stovetop.

Features:

Quaint Kiwi Green color
Works well on all heat sources, including induction and oven safe
Refrigerator and freezer safe
Lifetime limited warranty

To enter: Simply leave me a comment. Tell me what you would put in the dish. Tell me what you think of the color. Anything goes! :)

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Extra Entries:

For extra entries, please leave additional comments for the separate things you do.

1 - Follow my regular blog - www.thestoryof5.com (if you already are, then you will still need to leave an extra comment if you want another entry.)

1 - Blog about this giveaway

1 - Email 5 of your friends to let them know about this giveaway (copy me in the CC - AllisonLHardin at gmail dot com.) (Email 10, get 2 entries, 15 = 3, etc...)

1 - Facebook it (or Twitter)

Please make sure your email is either in your profile or in the comment if I don't know you!

I'll pick a winner on Sunday night!

Winner of the Betty Crocker giveaway

2010-04-04T18:11:00.000-07:00

Congrats to number 6 - Lindsay! Please email me your mailing address! :)

Betty Crocker's Stirring Up Wishes Giveaway

2010-03-31T17:54:00.000-07:00

Betty Crocker is currently helping the Make a Wish Foundation with their Stirring Up Wishes campaign. You can join Betty Crocker and help make wishes come true by supporting the Make A Wish Foundation online while saving on your favorite Betty Crocker products through their Give $5, Get $5 program. Also, every specially marked purchase made, Betty Crocker will make a donation to the Make A Wish Foundation.

To enter into this giveaway for the brownie mix, cookie mix, and spoon, simply leave me a comment here. Not only will you receive what is pictured here, but Betty Crocker will also make another $25 donation in your behalf to the Make a Wish Foundation. I will pick a winner on Sunday night. Please be sure to leave your email if not in your profile!

This giveaway has been provided from Betty Crocker through My Blog Spark.

Win a one year sub to clickinmoms!

2009-10-23T12:43:00.000-07:00

I'm so excited that I get to do another giveaway! This one is absolutely amazing too! I've mentioned before just how great clickinmoms is - but now it's your chance to win a subscription for a whole year (that's a $50 value!) This is not for a coupon code or anything like that - you will get a whole year to learn how to rock your camera and some awesome ideas for photography shoots all for FREE! I've been with clickinmoms from the very beginning and it's really one of my favorite sites for photography!

If you don't win or just want to go ahead and try it out for a month, feel free to click on the link below and check it out!

Rules:
1) You must be a brand NEW member to clickinmoms. (If you already have any type of membership, then you will not be eligible.)
2) I will leave this open until next Tuesday and then probably will use good old random.org to pick a winner.

Tell anyone you think would be interested! This is a great opportunity!!! :)