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If you want a great dish, try MorningStar Farms® Meal Starters Grillers® Recipe Crumbles™ in s stir fry. Thanks to MorningStar Farms and BzzAgent, I had the chance to try this great product for free. I really try to eat healthy, and so eat red meat very sparingly. I usually use chicken in my weekend stir fry, but looked at this as an opportunity to try something different. When I opened the bag I was immediately struck by the fact that it looked like chipped steak sandwich meat. That turned out to be just what it tasted like! I put a little olive oil in a skillet, added the Grillers Crumbles, some garlic and some broccoli and let it all simmer. The great smells brought a few other people who decided to try it as well. We all agree it was a hit! It was like a "beef with broccoli" stir fry, with 75% less fat than regular beef would have had. I look forward to trying it in some other recipes!

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Garnier Fructis Sleek Finish 5-in-1 Serum Spray | Rock Your Shine Instant Win and Sweepstakes: Rock Your Shine Instant Win and Sweepstakes. You could win an all-expense paid trip for 2 to the 2012 Voodoo Music + Arts Experience in New Orleans!

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I love a beautiful rug, and despite entering many contests, have not managed to win one. This is my first introduction to Mohawk Home Rugs, and they are beautiful! There is a giveaway right now on the 3 Princes and A Princess Blog. Enter to win a 5'X8' Mohawk Home rug. Ends 7/15
Here is my favorite (to the right!):

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Now that it is officially summer, how is your swimsuit? Are you in need of a new one like me? Head to Sew Me Mine and enter to win a $50 GC to Swimspot. They have great suits and there is a great review at Sew Me Mine
My favorite suit is shown to the right. Ends 7/1
Giveaway link: SwimSpot $50 GC Giveaway

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There is nothing like that first cup of coffee in the morning! The feeling of "ahhhhhhhh" that settles over me just sets the day into gentle motion. I have a favorite (big!) mug that I usually use and it's just part of the routine to have the right mug. Thabto has designed a unique set of mugs that just might be a new favorite. They have faces showing a variety of moods.... sleepy seems perfect :) I learned about them at Momma Told Me where there is a great review and giveaway for a Thabto Mood Mug set of 3 mugs. Head over to read about these mugs and enter the giveaway.

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Win Cold Stone Creamery GC at The Bragging Mommy! Yummy! On these hot days nothing refreshes like ice cream! Head over to The Bragging Mommy for a chance to win a $10 Cold Stone Creamery gift card. There will be 5 winners - maybe we'll both win! Ends 7/1

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Since you are reading this, you are probably a serious computer user like me! We need good quality internet connections, and for me that includes a good router. I found a great review and giveaway at The Bragging Mommy. Head over by 6/29 and read a thorough review and enter to win a Cicso Linksys Router at The Bragging Mommy. Good luck!

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Head over to FunFritzFamily for a review and giveaway of Prefense, a wonderful all-natural hand sanitizer. As a teacher I use a lot of hand sanitizer, so I was particularly interested in the "no-alcohol" feature of this sanitizer because it really dries out my hands. Here is the link: Prefense Review and Giveaway. Good luck! Ends 6/20, so hurry!

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I would still love to win Chooka Rain Boots. I never thought to wear rain boots till I saw these boots. There are all kinds of great designs - one perfect for you! To the left is my favorite. Head over to Sweeps4Bloggers for your chance to win, and to read a great review. Ends 6/27.

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Now that the hot weather is here to stay, outdoor fun is on my mind. I found a fun giveaway item over at Tatum's Family Reviews. Head there for a chance to win a Bubble Hurricane Machine made by Funrise Toys. Giveaway ends 6/21.

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Want another opportunity to win a great bathing suit set from Essential Swimwear? I did. So I entered at Burning Moon's Inside Advice. There is a great review there, plus a chance to win a bathing suit top and bottom of your choice from Essential Swimwear. Here is just a sample of their great products.
Ends 6/10.

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After losing quite a bit of weight I am in line for a new swimsuit, so I've checked out some great sites via giveaway links. One of the best so far is Essential Swimwear. What I like best is that the suits are modest! It is hard to find a swimsuit that covers all that I feel should be covered, but Essential Swimwear has lots of styles I really like. They also sell suits as separate tops and bottoms, so you can get exactly what you need.

Check them out and try for a chance to win your choice to top and bottom at Yours To Win. There is a great review there, and lots of options for entries.

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I've tried quite a few times to win a powermat, to no avail. I hate all the power strips, cords for the AC adapters, etc. and would love to use a powermat and control the chaos! So here is another chance for one of us to win. Just head over to 2 Boys One Girl = One Crazy Mom for your chance to win. Read more about the Powermat charger line and accessories here.

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If you are like me and have cords everywhere trying to keep your electronics charged, then this giveaway is for you! Here's your chance to win a Powermat 2X and eliminate all those cords! Head over to Confessions of an Overworked Mom today for your chance. You can read all about Powermat and all the great options if offers here.

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Head over to Yours to Win to enter for a chance to win a Contigo Auto Seal H2O Bottle. It comes in a variety of colors and the winner will get a bottle just like the one reviewed. Head over and read the great review to learn it's fabulous features and enter to win one of your own!

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Why don't I ever think to wear rain boots?! I can't think of any time I even considered it since I was a kid, but one look at the adorable boots at Chooka has changed that. The boots come in many styles, colors and patterns. Here are my favorites (Classy Stripes and Abstraction):

Head over to Momma Told Me blog for a fabulous review and a chance to win these boots! You'll learn all the great features of these boots and have lots of ways to earn entries. It's all part of an amazing Blog Pop! The giveaway runs till 5/16. Check it out!

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Just in time for Mother's day there is a great opportunity over at The Bragging Mommy. Enter to win a $50 gift code from ProFlowers in her Make Mom Smile This Mother's Day with ProFlowers review and giveaway. I have ordered from them myself and have been very happy with their flowers and service. One time they flowers did not last and I called customer service and they were replaced immediately. These days it really is all about customer service for me - and ProFlowers gets an A+. There are lots of other The Bragging Mommy reviews and giveaways, so head over today!

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Wrigley's Vive tu Música with 5™ IWG & Sweepstakes
ENDS 5/1/11

YOU CAN VOTE (AND SO HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN) 5X per day!

Enter: http://www.vivetumusica5.com/
Rules: http://www.vivetumusica5.com/vivetumusica_iwgsweepsrules_en.pdf

Instant Win Prizes:

(2) Apple® iPad® - (16 GB) $500
(25) XBOX® Kinect® Latin Dance $360
(50) Apple iPod Touch® - (8 GB) $240
(25) 5 Gum® - A year's supply (awarded as 70 packages of gum) $110
(75) 2 $50 Stub Hub® Gift Certificates $100
(100) Skull Candy® Ear Buds® (1 pair) $20
(125) Vive tu Música with 5™ Custom T-Shirt $15
(100) iTunes® Gift Card ($10 value) $10

Herbal Essences Lock In Your Look and Win
ENDS June 30, 2011

Enter: http://herbal.promo.eprize.com/lockin/
Rules: http://herbal.promo.eprize.com/lockin/display_page?page=rules&locale=en

Instant Win Prizes:

TWENTY (20) FIRST PRIZES: A $25 Target® gift card. ARV: $25.
TEN (10) SECOND PRIZES: A $25 lululemon® gift card. ARV: $25.
TWENTY (20) THIRD PRIZES: A $25 Gap® gift card. ARV: $25.
TEN (10) FOURTH PRIZES: A $25 1-800-Flowers® gift card. ARV: $25.
TEN (10) FIFTH PRIZES: A $25 Gaian® gift card. ARV: $25.
TWENTY (20) SIXTH PRIZES: A $25 Macy's® gift card. ARV: $25.
FORTY-EIGHT (48) SEVENTH PRIZES: A $15 Panera® gift card. ARV: $15.
SEVENTY-FOUR (74) EIGHTH PRIZES: A $10 Starbucks® gift card. ARV: $10.
EIGHTY (80) NINTH PRIZES: An Herbal Essences Shampoo & Conditioner Set. ARV: $9.81.

Limit: One (1) Instant Win Game prize per person.

Dove® Men+Care™ - TOURNAMENT TO COMFORT
ENDS 6/20/11

After you get to the golfing lesson screen, there's something to click near the bottom (in read) to skip to the instant win game. You don't have to do the golf game!

Enter: http://content.dove.us/mencare/
Rules: http://content.dove.us/mencare/Promotions/TournamentToComfort/Default.aspx

Instant Win Prizes:
Round 1 Instant Win Prizes (110 total): One (1) signed item from a Sponsor-selected golf professional and one (1) Dove Men+Care Retail Gift Pack (ARV: $110 each). (4/6-4/27)

Round 2 Instant Win Prizes (90 total): One (1) $50 GolfSmith Gift Card and one (1) Dove Men+Care Retail Gift Pack (ARV: $60 each). (4/28-5/15)

Round 3 Instant Win Prizes (90 total): One (1) $50 GolfSmith Gift Card and one (1) Dove Men+Care Retail Gift Pack (ARV: $60 each). (5/16-6/2)

Round 4 Instant Win Prizes (90 total): One (1) $50 GolfSmith Gift Card and one (1) Dove Men+Care Retail Gift Pack (ARV: $60 each).(6/3-6/20)

Cub Cadet - Learn. Choose. Play.
ENDS 6/24/11

Enter: https://www.cubcadet.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/EPrizeStatus?storeId=10051&catalogId=14101&langId=-1
Rules: https://www.cubcadet.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/PopupDisplayView?storeId=10051&catalogId=14101&langId=-1&pageName=en_US%2fCubcadet_General%2fePrize_RulesandRegulations_2011.html

Instant Win Prizes:

TEN (10) FIRST PRIZES: A Legacy Wall Clock. ARV: $100.
FIFTEEN (15) SECOND PRIZES: An Ultimate Laptop Pack. ARV: $65.
SEVENTY-FIVE (75) THIRD PRIZES: Nifty Fifty T-shirt, size, style and color determined by Sponsor, in its sole discretion. ARV: $15.
SEVENTY-FIVE (75) FOURTH PRIZES: A Gnarly Flashlight. ARV: $15.
THREE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE (325) FIFTH PRIZES: Meet the Mighty Mug. ARV: $7. FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY (550) SIXTH PRIZES: A 50th Flexi Key Ring. ARV: $4. Odds of winning an Instant Win Game prize depend on the number of prizes available divided by the number of eligible Instant Win Game plays.

Limit: One (1) Instant Win Game prize per person.

AmPm Night at the Movies Sweepstakes & IWG
ENDS 5/31/11

Enter: http://ampm.emarketinginc.net/
Rules: http://ampm.emarketinginc.net/rules.html

Instant Win Prizes:
Grand Prize: (1 winner) $2,500 Best Buy gift card (Sweepstakes Prize)
First Prize: (600 winners) Two AMC Theaters Gold Experience tickets (ARV $15)

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I was very fortunate to win a giveaway over at Mom in Training which provided me an opportunity to try Tungsten Toffee

WOW!! Now, I am a lover of sweets, even though I am currently working on losing weight. However, this toffee is worth every calorie. The flavor I was sent was Espresso Dark Chocolate Toffee, and since I am also a coffee lover this was just perfect. The 8oz. box is going quickly since I am sharing it. Here are some of the responses:

"Oh, that IS good. Tell them I'd definitely get this as a gift for someone. It's that good."
"You can really taste the coffee taste, but it's just light enough."
"It melts in your mouth!"
"Can I have more?!"

So, as you can tell, it's a hit. The Espresso Dark ChocolateToffee flavor is lightly sweet and a little nutty, and it really does melt in your mouth. It's not at all overly sweet which some toffee can be. There is a layer of dark chocolate on top of the toffee that gives your taste buds one more layer of variety in the flavor. I think Peppermint will be next! (I'll have to wait till October when it's available again!

I DEFINITELY recommend Tungsten Toffee and plan to try out another flavor soon.

Thank you to Tungsten Toffee for the chance to try this toffee, and to Mom in Training for hosting the original giveaway.

DISCLOSURE: I received this toffee at no cost to me as a result of winning a giveaway. All opinions are my own.

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Nationwide Insurance Code Spotter 2011 Sweepstakes & IWG - Ends 11/21/11

This game is for all Nascar lovers! Some nice prizes available, although the game goes on for quite some time. So, chances aren't great, but someone has to win! And I've won with worse odds. Remember, if these prizes interest you, the tricks are persistence (ENTER EVERY DAY) and timing (enter at "off" times, like 3:30-5:30AM EST). There are sweepstakes prizes available also. See the Official Rules for details about that portion of the game.

DON"T WORRY ABOUT CODES. They are not needed for the instant win portion. Just click "Instant Win" along the bar near the top.

Enter here: https://nationwide.promo.eprize.com/codes/
Official Rules: https://nationwide.promo.eprize.com/codes/?cid=p1core-tbx10.f.1800/b0104/3cc/73f1ad55.ecafc4fde5095daae6087fad70ff2a93

Instant Win Game Prizes:
TEN (10) FIRST PRIZES: Four (4) grandstand tickets to the NASCAR Nationwide Series™ race at Charlotte Motor Speedway scheduled for October 14, 2011 (seat location determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion. ARV: $240.

TEN (10) SECOND PRIZES: Four (4) grandstand tickets to the NASCAR Nationwide Series™ race at Bristol Motor Speedway scheduled for August 26, 2011 (seat location determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion. ARV: $240.

EIGHTEEN (18) THIRD PRIZES: NASCAR Scanner and Headset for use attrack. ARV: $220.
EIGHTEEN (18) FOURTH PRIZES: A set of race binoculars. ARV: $125.
EIGHTY (80) FIFTH PRIZES: A $100 NASCAR.com digital gift code. ARV: $100.
ELEVEN (11) SIXTH PRIZES: A $100 Richard Petty Driving Experience ("RPDE") gift card. ARV: $100.
ONE HUNDRED (100) SEVENTH PRIZES: Season-long track pass memberships. ARV: $80.
TEN (10) EIGHTH PRIZES: JRM autographed Officially Licensed NASCAR® die cast cars. ARV:
$75.
TEN (10) NINTH PRIZES: KHI autographed Officially Licensed NASCAR® die cast cars. ARV: $75.
TEN (10) TENTH PRIZES (awarded in Entry Period 4): $50 NASCAR.com digital gift code. ARV: $50.

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NBA/State Farm Score with a Song Sweepstakes & IWG - Ends 3/31/11

LOTS of prizes - we may all win an mp3 music download :)

Enter here: http://www.scorewithasong.com/
Official Rules: http://www.scorewithasong.com/swas_rules.php

Instant Win Prizes:
(3,000 winners) $5 NBA.com gift code
(2,500 winners) $10 NBA.com gift code
(2,500 winners) $20 NBA.com gift code
(106,061 winners) MP3 music download (ARV $1.65)

Limit one Instant Win prize per person/family/household per day.

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Microsoft® Office 2010 Evergreen Instant Win Game ~ FB users- Ends 12/14/11

Click on the instant win tab at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/Office. You have to "like" them to play.

Prizes: FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY (460) PRIZES (ten (10) each Week): Office Professional 2010. Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”): $499.99 USD.

Enter here: http://www.facebook.com/Office

Official Rules: https://microsoft.promo.eprize.com/fbinstantwin/rules.html
rules.pdf

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Maybelline Runway Beauty Game - Ends 4/30/11

Enter here: http://go.rtm.com/maybellinerunwayvip/
Official Rules: http://go.rtm.com/maybellinerunwayvip/pop_rules.htm

Play up to three (3) times per day

Prizes:
Grand Prize: (3 (three) available) Grand Prize Beauty Trip to NY Fashion Week during a week in September 2011, for winner and one (1) guest. Specific date of trip to be determined by Sponsors in their sole discretion. Grand Prize package consists of: round trip coach class air transportation for winner and one (1) guest from a major U.S. gateway airport near winner's US residence as determined by Sponsors in their sole discretion, ground transportation to and from airport in NY City and the hotel, hotel accommodations (one standard room, double occupancy) for 3 days/2 nights, two hundred and fifty ($250) dollars spending money for meals and incidentals, $1000 gift card for winner only to Bloomingdale's, hair and makeup makeover for winner & guest , and two (2) tickets to one (1) Mercedes- Benz Fashion Week Show while in NY City. Event date and all particulars of the event will be as determined by Sponsors. Approximate Retail Value ("ARV") of Grand Prize: $4,050.00 each.

Runner Up Prizes (one hundred (100) available): Each Runner-Up Prize consists of: $50 Walgreens Gift Card (ARV: $50).

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General Mills/Totino's "Get Behind the Wheel" IWG (US 18+) Ends 5/31/11

OK, fair warning...this one is a bit long. I don't see a way to skip the racing game. At the end of the game you can click to find out it you won. May not be one you choose to spend time on, but here are the links just in case.

Enter here: http://get-behind-the-wheel.com/
Official Rules: http://get-behind-the-wheel.com/#modal-official-rules

Prizes
2 Grand Prizes: a 3-day, 2-night trip for two (2) to view the 2012 Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, in February 2012 (the "Event"). Trip includes round-trip, coach class air transportation for two (2) persons between a major airport near winner's residence (as determined by Sponsor or its authorized agent in its sole discretion) and Daytona, Florida; single room/double occupancy hotel accommodations for two (2) nights; two (2) tickets to the Event, on the date established by NASCAR; $300 check, one (1) pit and garage tour for winner and guest; and RV accommodations in the infield during the Event. (Approximate Retail Value: $5,980).

324 First (or Daily) Prizes consisting of one of the following: (1) $15 Kroger gift card ($15 value) (2) $35 Kroger gift card ($35 value) or (3) $50 Kroger gift card ($50 value).

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Lindt Excellence Discover Your Perfect Pairing Sweepstakes & IWG - 7/31/11

CHOCOLATE!!!!!!!

OK, here's your chance to win chocolate. And if you've had it, you know Lindt has good chocolate.

Instant Win Prizes
(2 winners) One-year’s Supply of Lindt Excellence (12 bars per month x 12 months = 144 bars total) and one-year subscription to Wine Spectator magazine (ARV $408.55)
(10 winners) Lindt Gift Basket and one-year subscription to Wine Spectator magazine (ARV $200)
(25 winners) $50 Pre-loaded Bank-issued Gift Card
(50 winners) Ten Lindt Excellence Bars (to be awarded in the form of ten (10) coupons for a free Lindt Excellence bar). (ARV $35)
(30 winners) Lindt Cookbook and ten Lindt Excellence bars and one six-month subscription to Wine Spectator magazine (ARV $100)
(50 winners) $25 Lindt Gift Card

Enter here: http://www.lindtexcellencesweeps.com/

After you register there is a button to "GET A UPC" to enter without a code.

Official Rules: http://www.lindtexcellencesweeps.com/Rules

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Lindt Perfect Match Sweepstakes & IWG - Ends 4/8/11

MORE CHOCOLATE!!!!!!!

Enter here: http://www.lindtperfectmatch.com/
Official Rules: http://www.lindtperfectmatch.com/display_page?page=rules

Instant Win Prizes
Prize A: (4 winners) Trip for two to the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami, FL. Trip package includes roundtrip, coach-class air transportation for two from a major airport near winner’s home (determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion) to Miami, FL; 2-nights' accommodations at a hotel determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion (single room, double occupancy); and tickets to a tennis event. Terms and conditions of tickets apply. Seat locations determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion. Winner must travel between March 21, 2011 and April 3, 2011 or prize will be forfeited. Specific dates will be selected by Sponsor in its sole discretion. Trip must be booked at least twenty-one (21) days prior to departure. Travel must be roundtrip. Sponsor will determine airline and flight itinerary in its sole discretion. No refund or compensation will be made in the event of the cancellation or delay of any flight. Travel and accommodations are subject to availability. Travel is subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Promotion, and those set forth by the Sponsor’s airline carrier of choice as detailed in the passenger ticket contract. All expenses and incidental travel costs not expressly stated in the package description above, including but not limited to, ground transportation, meals, incidentals, passenger tariffs or duties, airline fees, surcharges, airport fees, service charges or facility charges, personal charges at lodging, security fees, taxes or other expenses are the responsibility solely of winner. Unless child of winner, travel companion must be eighteen (18) years of age or older as of the date of departure or a sibling/friend of winner with the appropriate parental permissions and releases and must travel on same itinerary and at the same time as the winner. If winner is a minor in his/her state of residence, travel companion must be winner’s parent/legal guardian. Travel companion must execute liability/publicity releases prior to issuance of travel documents. Travel restrictions, conditions and limitations may apply. If in the judgment of Sponsor air travel is not required due to winner’s proximity to prize location, ground transportation will be substituted for roundtrip air travel at Sponsor’s sole discretion. Sponsor will not replace any lost, mutilated, or stolen tickets, travel vouchers or certificates. Sponsor is not responsible if tennis event is delayed, postponed or cancelled for any reason, in which event that portion of prize is forfeited in its entirety and no substitution will be provided except as in Sponsor’s sole discretion. ARV: $2,500. Actual value may vary based on airfare fluctuations and distance between departure and destination. Winner will not receive difference between actual and approximate retail value.
Prize B: (11 winners) $100 Lindt gift card (ARV $100)
Prize C: (12 winners) $50 Lindt gift card (ARV $50)
Prize D: (11 winners) Lindt gift basket (ARV $45)
Prize E: (11 winners) Gift Tower of assorted Lindor Truffles (ARV $45)
Prize F: (16 winners) $25 Lindt gift card