Involved in my first Blog Swap - Yeah - Can't wait!!

Thank you so much Symmetry-In-Motion for giving me the opportunity to be involved in your great 12 Days of Christmas Swap.


http://symmetry-in-motion.blogspot.com/2010/11/12-days-of-christmaswithout-all-birds.html






You have succeeded in making me feel like a child again. I am so excited to participate. My mind is full of wonderful ideas that I may use for some of the 12 gifts I will be mailing to my assigned giveaway partner. I can't wait to see who I am paired up with and to find out their likes and dislikes so I can make the best swap possible for that person.

I can't wait for December 12th - The Big Day! The first day of the gift opening. This is such a great idea.

Thank you again and I can't wait to see what everyone receives.

Happy Holidays!!!

I pray I am 1 of the 10 selected for the Fan Appreciation Day Event with Coffee-mate / Become a Brew Crew Member

I am a proud Brew Crew Member for all of those who haven't noted that from some of my other blog postings.  You ask what a Brew Crew Member is?  Well...The COFFEE-MATE Brew Crew is a group of influential adults who use COFFEE-MATE to enhance and personalize their coffee experience. Brew Crew members participate in fun online activities, get the freshest info on exciting new COFFEE-MATE flavors and products, and share their love for COFFEE-MATE with family, friends, and co-workers. As a member of the Brew Crew community, you are an advocate of the COFFEE-MATE brand and have the opportunity to share your opinions on COFFEE-MATE products, promotions and marketing programs.

What members of the COFFEE-MATE Brew Crew Do

•Help spread the word about COFFEE-MATE by hosting creative sampling events and completing other online and offline activities to support COFFEE-MATE marketing initiatives.

•Tell Nestle what they think about the COFFEE-MATE brand and its marketing programs

•Interact with a community of adults who share an appreciation for the many flavors and velvety taste of COFFEE-MATE

If anyone is interested in possibly becoming a member - check out the link below and apply today
team.coffee-mate.com/screener

Since I am a Brew Crew Member - Coffee-mate just posted a great new activity and opportunity.  Here is more about it:

"Your participation in the Brew Crew has made a real impact! We would like to thank you for your contribution to COFFEE-MATE and excellence as a Brew Crew member by providing you with the possibility of flying you out to the NESTLE COFFEE-MATE corporate office for a member appreciation event! The trip includes one round-trip coach airfare, one complete day of activities with the Coffee-mate brand team, and a two-night standard hotel stay in Los Angeles, California!


Ten lucky Brew Crew members will be selected to participate in this wonderful day of rewarding fun at the NESTLE corporate office—and you have the opportunity to be one of them!

If selected, you will have the chance to-

•Meet the brand team behind COFFEE-MATE’s amazing products

•Participate in vital research that may shape the future of COFFEE-MATE product offerings

•Allow your taste buds to explore the entire COFFEE-MATE flavor roster

The event will take place all day on Friday, January 21st, 2011.
If  this sounds like something you might enjoy, apply to join us!"

Well I definitely took the time to apply for such a privilege and honor.  Coffee-mate is the best!!!

My submission is below:
I love Coffee-mate and have for years and years. I love to promote the use of coffee-mate by other through my personal blog http://fishfulthinking-cbusch.blogspot.com/2010/11/chai-tea-mix-recipe-blog-post-chosen-by.html , through facebook and twitter, along with talking with people I meet and hosting Coffee-mate get-togethers. It is amazing how many people I have been able to touch with the Coffee-mate message.
 
It is so hard to chose which one aspect I would like the best -but I think it would be the opportunity to participate in the vital research with Coffee-mate. I love making a difference every day and this would be an awesome way to accomplish that! Wow it would be such an honor for my opinion to possibly make a difference with such a fantastic product! Plus, I would to meet Rachael. I have had many contacts with her and they have all been very positive - it would be awesome to meet her in person.
 

I participate as much as I can on the Brew Crew Site. That has included my blog submittal being selected to be on the coffeemate.com website, completing activities, being active on the message board, submitting recipes on the cooking with coffeemate, and hosting coffee-mate parties - which have been awesome!!! I love being a Brew Crew member and believe I deserve to be selected to make the huge trip from a small community in the Panhandle of Nebraska to the HUGE city of LA.
 

So what does everyone think of my submission?  Should I be one of the LUCKY 10 chosen??

And one last question - What is your favorite flavor of Coffee-mate?  My is currently Gingerbread!!

Breyers Yo Crunch Yogurt Giveaway

I am always on the look out for new options for breakfast as well as healthy snacks. I love Breyers Yo Crunch - it is so easy to take to work and snack on - plus the granola adds a whole different aspect to snacking on yogurt.

I am a proud cervical cancer survivor and as you can see by the photo

 

 - I have a lot to live for and try the best to eat healthy so I can be around many many more years. I went on their website http://www.yocrunch.com/ and even submitted an application to be an Ambassador - if chosen I get a free Yo Crunch t-shirt! If you check out their site you can print off a $1 coupon - for all you coupon lovers.

 

The best part of this great company is I started following them on Twitter and Facebook.  Last week they asked followers to submit their best snacking tip to win some Yo Crunch.  I submitted the following tip -  "I love to cut up fresh fruit like strawberries, bananas, peaches...ect.. and my boys dip them in flavored yogurt.  I found out I am going to receive 30 - YES 30 Coupons for Free Yo Crunch Yogurt!!!  That is a month supply - so you have to check out Breyers Yo Crunch on Facebook - They let me know they will be starting a new contest this week on Facebook - I am curious to see what it will be.

 

Here is a little more information on Yo Crunch just in case you are interested that I got from their website - Hunger can strike at any time, we all know it. When you get the urge to reach for a snack, it’s key to snack smart. Snacks can give you an energy boost, and also fill you up with the vitamins and nutrients that your body needs. The American Dietetic Association recommends the following tips when choosing your snacks:

•Think of snacks as mini-meals that contribute nutrient-rich foods. You can fit snack calories into your personal healthy eating plan without over-spending your day’s calorie budget.

•Snack only when you’re hungry. Skip the urge to nibble when you’re bored, frustrated or stressed. Feed the urge to do something by walking the dog or working in the garden.

•Keep portion control in mind. Have a single-serve container of yogurt or put a small serving of nuts in a bowl. Eating directly from a multiple-serving package can lead to overeating.

•Plan snacks ahead of time. Keep a variety of nutritious ready-to-eat supplies on hand, such as whole grain crackers and low-fat cheese.

Keep these in mind as you choose your snacks, and be sure to pick up your favorite flavor of YoCrunch