Congratulations to michele mathey

who is winner of the $25 GC from Kroger! Michele, please e-mail me your mailing address and we’ll send that right out to you! { holley at savingsdiner dot com }

Thanks to all those who participated!

Congratulations to Peyton’s Nap

who is winner of the Zippity Doo’s children’s haircare set! Thanks to those who participated.

Be sure to sign up for your chance to win in our other giveaways:

• Horizon Organic Chocolate Milk
• $25 GC for your own design printed on a reusable bag

Tomorrow, April 22nd is Earth Day. The Kroger Company is trying to help the environment by holding it’s 3rd Annual Kroger Reusable Shopping Bag Contest this year–through May 21st. You’ll receive a free Kroger (or associates) reusable bag just for entering (it gets loaded onto your store loyalty card) and the winner of the Bag Contest will win $1000!

Contest Information

Beginning April 12 and running through May 21, Kroger is inviting customers to visit www.designareusablebag.com where they can enter the 3^rd Annual Kroger Reusable Shopping Bag Contest by designing their own reusable grocery bag with Kroger’s easy-to-use design tool.

Upon submitting their entry, designers will receive a confirmation e-mail allowing them to view their final design and send to family and friends. Visitors to the site can vote on their favorite designs. The top 10 designs will be chosen by an expert panel and the grand prize winner will receive $1,000 and will have their bag design sold in stores. Four finalists will receive $250 Kroger gift cards and five runners-up will receive $100 Kroger gift cards.  Every Shopper’s Card holder who submits a design will receive a credit for a free reusable shopping bag.

Additionally, we‚Äôve partnered with Caf?© Press so that after participants submit their design, they have the option of purchasing a reusable canvas bag with their design on it.

New this year, we’ve added the ability to create groups. Participants can now recruit friends to design a bag and be a part of a special group; a great feature for schools, churches, neighborhoods and more!  It might be fun to create a group and have your contest entrants join your group with their design.

It’s worth noting that a variety of stores under the Kroger banner are participating in this contest.

• Kroger
• QFC
• Fred Meyer
• King Soopers
• City Market
• Fry‚Äôs
• Dillons
• Baker‚Äôs
• Gerbes
• Smith‚Äôs
• Jay-C
• Owen‚Äôs
• PayLess
• Highlander
• Ralphs

About The Kroger Co.’s Green Efforts:

• As one of America‚Äôs largest retailers, the Kroger Co. and its banner stores are committed to being responsible stewards of the environment.
• In 2009, Kroger and its family of stores sold an average of nearly 13,000 reusable shopping bags per day.
• We‚Äôre installing LED lighting in more of our stores, which use up to 76 percent less energy than fluorescent bulbs.
• Our SAVE 5 program trains associates to reduce energy consumption in our stores, plants, offices and distribution centers.
• In 2009, our first LEED certified store ‚Äì a nationally recognized standard for sustainable buildings ‚Äì opened in Oregon.

Kroger graciously sent me a gift card so that I could experience the whole process of designing a bag and then ordering a tote with my design to let you know about it. It was a very easy process. You can use their artwork (backgrounds, clipart, fonts, etc.) to design your bag or upload your own. And then once you submit your design, you have the option to order a canvas bag or a mug from Caf?©Press with your own design on it–how cool is that?! My canvas bag came in day before yesterday and looks great! It’s a nice, big size that will be perfect for toting groceries and beach stuff this summer.

Once you’ve designed your bag, send out your link to friends and family so they can vote for your design and up your chance to win the grand prize of $1000.

Quick Links

• Kroger’s website
• Kroger’s Reusable Bag Contest website
• Please vote for my design

–> Your Chance to Win a Canvas Bag with Your Own Design

Kroger is offering one of my readers the chance to win a $25 American Express gift card so they can order their Kroger Reusable Bag Contest entry. All you have to do to enter is design a reusable bag at Kroger’s contest site and leave a link here under the comments

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Details

One winner will be chosen with the help of www.random.org on Wednesday, May 5th after 12:00 p.m. EST and announced here. Winner must email me with their mailing address within 48 hours or another winner will be chosen. US entries only, please.

DISCLAIMER: I received a $25 American Express gift card and one to give away from Kroger from its One Stop Gift Card Shop to have my Kroger Reusable Bag Contest entry printed and share my experience. I have shared my honest opinion of the product. I received no additional compensation.

Who doesn’t love chocolate milk?

When the people at Horizon Organic Chocolate Milk contacted me to see if I would like to try their chocolate milk, I jumped at the chance. My kids and I love chocolate milk and knowing that Horizon’s is all-natural is an added comfort.

Flavored Milk is a Nutrient-Rich Beverage

• Flavored milk provides the same nine essential nutrients as unflavored milk (calcium, potassium, phosphorous, protein, vitamins A, D, B12, Riboflavin and niacin), and can help kids meet their calcium requirements.
• Flavored milk consumers did not have higher total fat or calorie intakes than non milk consumers

Kids Love the Taste of Flavored Milk

According to 2005 USDA data, 66% of the milk chosen by children in schools is flavored

Chocolate Milk is an Effective Post-Exercise Recovery Beverage

A 2006 study showed that low fat milk was as effective at post-exercise rehydration as sports drinks. Because of the natural carb pro ratio in flavored milks, low fat chocolate milk is an effective post-exercise recovery beverage.

The appropriate carb:pro ratio for improving endurance performance is about 4:1 However, effective ranges can vary from 2:1 and up to 5:1.

Consuming carbohydrate and protein post workout has been shown to:

• Enhance muscle glycogen formation
• Promote a hormonal environment that encourages muscle growth
• Promote muscle protein production

Horizon’s Organic Chocolate Milk has a nice, smooth taste. It’s not too sweet or dull. Just the right amount of chocolate. I would definitely recommend it. It is a little pricey for my weekly milk budget (about $4.00 per half gallon) but definitely worth a splurge here and there.

Horizon also offers other styles of milk (ie. white low-fat, reduced fat, etc), yogurt, cheese, cream, and other products such as eggs, ice cream, butter and is found in most major grocery stores.

Quick Links

• Horizon Dairy website
• Horizon Organics Chocolate Milk information
• Horizon Dairy coupons
• Store Locator

Win a set of Horizon Organic Chocolate Milk coupons–2 winners!

Two lucky winners will receive a set of 4 coupons for Horizon Organic Chocolate Milk–2 coupons for 1 free half gallon, 2 coupons for $1.00 a half gallon. Just visit Horizon Organic’s website and tell me one thing you learned about their product line.

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• Visit my crochet & knitting art at Oodles of Yarn on Etsy and let me know your favorite product

Details

One winner will be chosen with the help of www.random.org on Wednesday, April 28 after 12:00 p.m. EST and announced here. Winner must email me with their mailing address within 48 hours or another winner will be chosen. US entries only, please.

DISCLAIMER: I received coupons for free Horizon Organic milk to try and review and the opportunity to give two sets of coupons away to my readers from Horizon Organic. I have shared my honest opinion of the product. I received no additional compensation.

Why Treat Head Lice When You Can PREVENT It?

Warmer weather is getting here and it’s time to think about things that come with it–like lice. Thankfully my children have never had lice, but I’ve heard from several mothers that it is not fun. Zippity Doo’s is a company that knows that and has worked hard to come up with a line of children’s products that actually help to prevent lice. They offer shampoo, conditioner, hair gel, leave-in detangler, and a shield spray that all are mild enough for everyday use but has extra added health benefits and prevents lice.

Each of the products are made with all-natural ingredients and have wonderful, subtle herbal scents. My 3 children have really enjoyed using the different products. I don’t normally buy gel for them so that’s been an extra treat! And I love the fact that we’re using natural products that actually can help us prevent the nasty ol’ lice!

Be sure to check out Zippity Doo’s complete line of hair care products. Zippity Doo’s products may be found at CVS, EZMedShop.com, and local pharmacies in the New York area.

Win a set of Zippity Doo’s products!

One lucky winner will receive a set of Zippity Doo’s products like I received. Just visit Zippity Doo’s website and tell me what product you‚Äôd like to try or what other product you‚Äôd like to see in their line.

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• Visit my crochet & knitting art at Oodles of Yarn on Etsy and let me know your favorite product

Details

One winner will be chosen with the help of www.random.org on Wednesday, April 21 after 12:00 p.m. EST and announced here. Winner must email me with their mailing address within 48 hours or another winner will be chosen. US entries only, please.

DISCLAIMER: I received a set of Zippity Doo’s products to review and the opportunity to give one away to my readers from MomSelect. I have shared my honest opinion of the product. I received no additional compensation.

Thanks to Global Influence, I’ve been able to try out Kroger’s new exclusive brand of health and beauty products, Mirra. Mirra products are made with all natural ingredients and can be used every day. I got to try out the following:

• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Body Wash
• Exfoliating Facial Wash
• Eye Wrinkle Reducer
• Daily Moisturizer

I enjoyed using the products very much! The shampoo, conditioner, and body wash all have a really nice, subtle scent that doesn’t blow you away with fruitiness. The moisturizer made me a little nervous because I have oily skin and it’s a bit thicker than the daily moisturizer I usually use, but I didn’t notice any extra oiliness. It actually helped the small patch of dryness I have between my eyebrows.

Here’s what Kroger has to say about their new brand

Kroger is proud to introduce mirra, our easy to use, exclusive health and beauty care brand for family-focused women seeking effortless beauty. Mirra combines quality, natural ingredients with the latest science to meet 3 different needs: Daily – routine personal care; Renew – a rejuvenating time out; and Inspire – quick transformations for a night out.

Coupon

Right now Kroger is offering a printable coupon for $5.00 off when you purchase two (2) Mirra products. Get your coupon HERE.

Win a set of Mirra beauty products!

One lucky winner will receive a set of Mirra products like I received. Just visit the Mirra website and tell me what product you’d like to try or what other product you’d like to see in their line.

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• Link up giveaway on a linky giveaway post (leave a¬† link)
• Visit by crochet & knitting art at Oodles of Yarn on Etsy and let me know your favorite product

Details

One winner will be chosen with the help of www.random.org on Friday, March 19 after 12:00 p.m. EST and announced here. Winner must email me with their mailing address within 48 hours or another winner will be chosen. US entries only, please.

DISCLAIMER: I received a set of Mirra products to review and the opportunity to give one away to my readers from Global Influence. I have shared my honest opinion of the product. I received no additional compensation.

Congratulations to Peyton’s Nap on winning the set of custom stickers/labels from UPrinting.com! Thanks for participating!

Be sure to check out our other giveaway going on: Rainbow Brite Interactive CD (ends 03/03).

What would you do with the 250 full-color Custom Stickers/Labels? Would you use them for personal or business?

UPrinting.com is allowing me to give away a set of 250 stickers/labels in a choice of size with free UPS Ground shipping to US addresses!

UPrinting.com is an online printing service that offers everything for your personal and business printing needs—brochures, banners, postcards, business cards, stickers—they’ve got it all! They also offer mailing and list services. Check out their great reviews.

Check out their Label Printing section for more details and where you can start with one of their many templates or upload your own design.

What You’ll Win

Giveaway Prize: 250 Full-Color Custom Stickers/Labels for One Lucky Winner

• 250 Custom Stickers/Labels in your choice of size (2‚Äù x 3.5‚Äù, 2‚Äù x 4‚Äù, or 3‚Äù x 3‚Äù) in 4-color printing on front/BW on back (your design or start with their templates)
• Shipping: FREE UPS Ground Shipping
• Eligibility: Limited to US Residents.

How to Win

Please visit UPrinting.com’s Custom Stickers page and tell me what you would use the stickers/labels for.

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• Tweet about this giveaway
  Sample tweet: Win 250 custom stickers/labels from @HolleyV & @uprinting http://savingsdiner.com/?p=2102 #giveaway

Details

One winner will be chosen on Sunday, February 28after 12:00 p.m. EST with the help of Random.org and announced here on Savings Diner. Winner will need to email me within 48 hours to claim their prize.

DISCLAIMER: A special thanks to UPrinting.com (through their Blog Sponsorship Program) for providing me with a set of 250 custom stickers/labels to give away and a set of 250 cards for me! No additional compensation was received for this post.

Did you enjoy Rainbow Brite, Tickled Pink, and Moonglow when you were younger? I know I did and now they’re back! Hallmark has introduced the new line of Rainbow Brite and her friends with an interactive website and now the dolls are available at Target and soon-to-be at Toys-R-Us.

Thanks to MomSelect, I was able to try out their new demo CD for Rainbow Brite which includes a story, meet the characters, interactive games, puzzles, and coloring pages. I like the site and activities because I don’t have to worry about what my girls are hearing and seeing. My girls love it because of the fun activities– my 4-yr. old could watch the story over and over! They love being able to color pictures on the computer and print them and print blank coloring pages.

Be sure to visit the Rainbow Brite site to see what’s new and what’s coming.

Win–Interactive CD Giveaway!

Requirements

I have 4 interactive Rainbow Brite CDs that I would love to give away to my readers. Just leave a comment here about your favorite character and who would enjoy a CD.

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Details

Four winners will be chosen with the help of www.random.org on Wednesday, March 3 after 12:00 p.m. EST and announced here. Winners must email me with their mailing addresses within 48 hours or another winner will be chosen. US entries only, please.

DISCLAIMER: I received 10 Rainbow Brite CDs to review myself, give to friends, and/or have a giveaway on Savings Diner from MomSelect. I have shared my honest opinion of the product. I received no additional compensation.

Quick Links

• Rainbow Brite website
• MomSelect

So sorry I’m running behind on picking a winner. I’ve had a sick child for the last week and half and a field trip yesterday–along with the other normal busyness.

Congratulations to Bobbi . . .

on being the winner of the Dentyne Designer Bottles! Please email me¬† your mailing address and we’ll get that out to you. (holley at savingsdiner dot com)

Wow these are amazing. I do some graphic design work myself in my job, but nothing like this. These would be great to have on my desk at work for inspiration and not to mention just to make it look good