Hormel Chili and Dinty Moore 75th Anniversary Giveaway

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Hormel Foods. All opinions are 100% mine.

http://www.businesswire.com/multimedia/home/20100325005874/en/1966318/75-Years-Hormel%C2%AE-Chili-Dinty-Moore%C2%AE-ProductsNo matter what time of year it is Chili is a great comfort food. Just last night I broke out the chili to make a great addition to some cornbread. Everyone likes it and it’s so easy with Hormel Foods. Hormel Foods and Dinty Moore are celebrating their 75th anniversary. They began with just one item and now they have a full line of ready to eat products you can serve up for dinner from the cupboard to the table in just minutes. Their products combine flavor, and ease and making them the number one selling stew in the nation.

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Hormel began with chili con carne and Dinty Moore began with beef stew but together they now have almost 20 different varieties combined. Not only is Hormel a well known brand for food on our shelves but they also have had quite a history in advertising. Their iconic advertising such as  George Burns and Gracie Allen and the Hormel girls, then in the 30’s they used characters like Jiggs and Maggie from “Bringing up Father” for Dinty Moore advertising. Then in the 60s and 70s, a lumber jack character was introduced, proclaiming “First name’s Dinty, last name’s Moore,” and he placed his thumbprint on every can. In the 80’s they moved on to a football player, Fran Tarkenton was tapped to promote Hormel® chili as an official training table food.

 

Hormel(R) chili brand timeline. (Graphic: Business Wire)

The Brands:

Dinty Moore®

From cupboard to table in minutes, Dinty Moore® products combine robust flavor with convenience and remain the number-one-selling stew in the nation. Dinty Moore® products have evolved from traditional cans into convenient microwavable meals, Dinty Moore® Big Bowls, and most recently Dinty Moore® Hearty Meals™.

Hormel® chili

With higher than 80 percent brand recognition, Hormel® chili is the category’s leading seller and enjoys the highest percentage of loyalty among all national chili brands. Hormel Foods continues to stand out as a leader in category innovation, most recently introducing Hormel® Chili Master®, a premium chili offering.

 Hormel is sharing some great recipes with us. Here is one from a 1976 Dinty Moore package label

Cowboy Stew (also called Beef Stew Bonanza) Hormel(R) chili advertisements. (Graphic: Business Wire)

1 (40-ounce) can Dinty Moore® beef stew

3 (15-ounce) cans Hormel® chili with beans

In large pot over medium heat, combine stew and chili.  Heat just until boiling, stirring occasionally.  Serves 10.

Other recipes to consider, include Chili Cheese Dip , Chili-mac, and Easy Shepherd’s Pie, all of which can be found at www.hormelrecipes.com.

 

In addition to this content that was provided by the sponsor through social spark, I have a Hormel Giveaway that is coming from Hormel (Hormel is providing the prizing). This prize pack is to help you celebrate the 75th anniversary of Dinty Moore and Hormel. Happy 75th Anniversary guys!

Enter to win:

Two winners will each receive:

· Dinty Moore®/Hormel® Chili 75th anniversary t-shirt

· 1 can Dinty Moore® Hearty Meals® beef stew

· 1 can Hormel® Chili no beans

· 1 can Hormel® Chili Master  chili

To Enter:

Visit hormel and tell me what other Hormel Foods brand you like.

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The contest will run until May 10th 11:59 pm Pacific. All rules can be found under giveaway rules.

 

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Merlin Season 1 Review and Giveaway

1000115191DVDLEF My husband and I spent the last week watching Season 1 of Merlin. I’m a big fan of the King Arthur legend and even though Merlin, staggers in left field of the legends it is still quite an entertaining series. Merlin finds his way to Camelot, where Uthor Pendgraon is the reigning king. He has outlawed all use of magic and that is quite a complication for Merlin, the warlock. He finds it hard to become Prince Arthor’s friend but over time and through all the trials they both become great friends. Neither one is willing to admit it though, because how can a Prince and his servant become friends. That’s right, Merlin becomes Arthur’s servant as a reward for saving the Prince’s life.

What a pair these two are, also along for the journey is the lovely Lady Morgana who I’m sure is going to become evil and her servant Guenivere. Nothing is as it should be in this version of Arthur and Camelot, but if you have a heart for magic and knights, then you’re sure to love Merlin. 

Merlin: The Complete First Season

Synopsis:.

As what Smallville did for Superman, Merlin is a new drama series that updates the story of the infamous sorcerer of Arthurian legend for a new audience. In a time before history began, the mythical city of Camelot was a fantastical realm and a dangerous world in which magic has been banned by the ruthless tyrant Uther Pendragon. When Merlin, a young man gifted with extraordinary magical powers, arrives in the kingdom, he discovers his destiny and that of the kingdom’s young leader in waiting, Arthur, are inextricably linked.

 

BONUS FEATURES

· Two making-of featurettes

· Video diaries

· Photo gallery

· Wallpapers

 

Enter to Win:

Merlin: The Complete First Season

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Tell me what you know about King Arthur.

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The contest will run until May 10th 11:59 pm Pacific. All rules can be found under giveaway rules.

Warner Brothers sent us a copy of Merlin to review. They are also providing the prize.

Celebrate Prom with Men’s Wearhouse Giveaway

This year, Men’s Wearhouse is getting into the Prom spirit by offering teens a chance to text, tweet and talk their way to a free tux, $100 Visa Gift card, and even a Camaro Coupe when they participate in the Men’s Wearhouse Prom Rep campaign. The program offers deep discounts and free tuxes to students who sign up to be a prom rep and recruit other students to rent their tuxes from Men’s Wearhouse. Reps who recruit ten friends to rent a tux from Men’s Wearhouse receive a free tux rental, and female prom reps who earn a free tux rental can give it to a friend or opt for a $100 Visa gift card.

 Men's Wearhouse PR

 

Head to http://www.menswearhouse.com/prom for all the details and to check out the selection of tuxes .

Men's Wearhouse

I’m happy to post this information and a giveaway from Men’s Wearhouse because George Zimmer and Men’s Wearhouse believe in giving back to communities on a local and national level. Local giving is determined by each Men’s Wearhouse and Men’s Wearhouse & Tux store locations. It is the goal of Men’s Wearhouse to make sure that no men are denied the opportunity to be good providers, responsible citizens and positive role models because they lack the appropriate wardrobe to land a job. Through their Merchandise Donation Program, and National Suit Drive, they provide professional clothing to nonprofit organizations that have workforce and job readiness programs.

Enter To Wn:

a $100 Men’s Wearhouse gift card

To Enter:

Tell us your prom story, what was it like for you?

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The contest will run until May 5th 11:59 pm Pacific. All rules can be found under giveaway rules.

 

The prize is being provided by Men’s Wearhouse, but Men’s Wearhouse is not a sponsor or administrator of this giveaway.

Fisher Boy Cinco de Mayo Giveaway

When we think of Cinco de Mayo we usually think of Mexican food. Well, why not celebrate with Fish?

Fisher boy wants to provide one of my readers with five coupons for free products for a Cinco de Mayo-themed meal. They also have a few things up their sleeves such as fun games and ideas for family time after dinner. High Liner Food’s line of frozen seafood products, Fisher Boy products are convenient, nutritious timesavers for today’s busy families and help today’s meal planner put a delicious, good-for-you meal on the table any day of the week.

 Products Include:

Fish Sticks

FB Fish Sticks Fish Fillets

FB Fish Fillets Fishin Cheese Sticks

Fishin Cheese Sticks

Check out their product line for more information on each.

You can find them at a variety of stores from Acme to Walmart.

 

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Visit Fisher Boy and tell me which item you most look forward to trying.

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The contest will run until May 10th 11:59 pm Pacific. All rules can be found under giveaway rules.

You will note that although this is a Cinco de Mayo celebration the coupons will not be delivered until after the promotion ending on May 10th. So please keep that in mind, but feel free to purchase them for your own celebration. I was not compensated for this post and FisherBoy is providing the prizing for the giveaway.

VistaPrint 12 by 12 Photo Book #Giveaway 50.00 Value

For Two years now I have been using Vistaprint to create my blogging business cards. The quality has been quite astounding. Even the free business cards you can order have a great quality to them. All you have to pay for is shipping. Recently, I uploaded my own graphics, and had my business cards printed up with a glossy coating and I just adore them. They even match my brand now blogging digs? Do you like my design?

 

 

 

Did you know that Vistaprint does more than create business cards for you? Check out what they can do with photos. These days it seems we all keep our photos online. However, there’s nothing like having hard copies of your photos to share with your friends and family. A photo book is one of the great ways to treat grandma, mom, and dad for any occasion. It is something they can enjoy over and over again. All you have to do is create a photo book with a hard cover, leather cover, or linen cover. You select a size such as a 12 by 12 and how many pages you want. In addition to business cards and photobooks, Vistaprint also offers such great products as Birthday Invitations, Custom T-shirts, and Personalized Mugs

Enter to Win:

Vistaprint is offering one of my readers a  12 X 12 Photo Book. The winner can choose from hard cover, leather cover or linen cover. It includes 26 pages and a variety of layout and design options and free 14-day shipping. The value of the giveaway is over $50.

 

 

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Visit Vistaprint and tell me what other product you would be interested in.

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This opportunity was offered to me as part of Team Mom, however, Vistaprint is providing the prizing for the giveaway. I was not compensated in any way.

Juicy Rewards Twitter Party #tropicanarewards

I love being a member of the Juicy Rewards program and since I noticed they are having a twitter party I wanted to share all of the fun with you guys.

 

What: Tropicana Juicy Rewards Twitter Party
When: Thursday, April 22nd from 3-4 pm EST
Why: To discuss ways to turn healthy purchases of OJ into family savings and win cool prizes!
Hashtag: #TropicanaRewards
Host: Mom Central

Click here for more information about the Twitter Party. I hope to see you then!

One Week Left To Win a Select Comfort Sleep Number Bed

I need to send out a reminder to everyone about the Sleep Number Bed giveaway going on. You can still enter to win a bed.

 

Look for more tips on www.beds.com, via the Sleep Number Facebook page, or on Twitter @SleepGeekPete.

Don’t forget that you can find a complete line of hypoallergenic Sleep Number bedding accessories including bed pillows, pillow protectors, mattress pads, blankets and comforters. at www.sleepnumber.com.

Oh and be sure to enter my Sleep Number Bed Giveaway.

Select Comfort Sleep Number Bed Giveaway Valued at $2,059.97

 

Enter To Win:

Queen Sleep Number p5 bed set, + UPS shipping (ARV $2,059.97)

clip_image002Comes with the Wireless Remote; This is the perfect bed to relax because each side can be adjusted to the exact level of comfort, support and firmness you want at the touch of a button.

clip_image004 Comfort Layers

  • 11-inch European-style™ supersoft pillowtop features a knit that’s breathable to help you sleep comfortably.
  • A full two inches of our exclusive Intralux® comfort material responds quickly as you move.
  • Three unique zones naturally support your body’s curves.

 

You must go to the Giveaway Post to Enter

Win an iPad playing a free game [ngmoco]

The Brain Challenge Contest ends next Thursday, April 29, 2010, so please check out the rules below!

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Contest Rules:

1) Contestants must play both games, getting at least one point in each. Both Charadium and Quizarium are free to play, so no payment is required to participate!

2) In order to win, contestants need to average the highest scores in both games.

3) Contest begins on Thursday, April 15 and ends on Thursday, April 29.

For full contest rules, leaderboards and more, please visit http://www.charadium.com/contest.

Charadium and Quizarium are available now for free via the App Store.

 

The grand prize, a SHINY NEW iPad, will be offered to the top scoring artists playing ngmoco and On5’s newest free apps on the App Store.

Mustela Bath time Essentials Kit #Giveaaway

The secret is out:  All the hottest celebrity moms rely on Mustela® to achieve that motherly glow and care for their babies. I used it too. I grabbed some samples before I left my job at the baby boutique and used it on Zoe and on myself. They have a stretch mark cream that I used briefly. I also purchased some of their products when Zoe had a slight case of eczema. They have such a gentle formula and all of the products smell wonderful. One of my favorite baby smells for sure. Another one of my favorite products to use was the sunblock. They have a very gentle formula that even I can use on my face. It is very difficult for me to find sunblock that doesn’t irritate my face and Mustela is one of the few brands I can use.

Mustela®, the skincare specialist for newborns, babies and mothers-to-be, is the talk of the town in Hollywood. Red carpet regulars are buzzing about the Mustela® 9 Months line, designed to maintain the integrity of pregnant skin, and the wide range of baby products, specially formulated for baby’s delicate skin.

Both Kimora Lee Simmons and Rebecca Romijn love massaging Mustela®’s Stretch Marks Double Action ($39 US) onto their pregnant bellies.  Throughout their pregnancies and after giving birth, each of these A-List moms used the Mustela® 9 Months line to prevent stretch marks and hydrate their skin.

· A pregnant Tiffani Thiessen explained, “I am obsessed with Mustela®’s Stretch Marks Double Action.  It is keeping my growing belly beautiful and stretch-mark free.   Also, I use Mustela®’s Ultimate Hydration ($22 US) to keep my skin moisturized during the dry winter season – especially because of all the traveling I’ve been doing. 

· Rebecca Romijn boasts “During my pregnancy, I never went a day without using Mustela® Stretch Marks Double Action.  It worked!  I’m 100% stretch-mark free.  On a side note, it smells amazing, which is very important due to the acute sense of smell of a pregnant woman.”

· Kimora Lee Simmons has been known to Tweet about how much she loves Mustela® Stretch Marks Double Action cream, “A big thanks to my friends at Mustela®! The best stretch mark cream in the world!"

Knowing that moms everyone love Mustela I wanted to offer the chance for one of my readers to receive a basket of goodies put together by Mustela.

Enter to Win:

The Bathtime Essentials Kit!  Packaged in a clear tote, it comes complete with with 2 in 1 Hair & Body Wash, Multi-sensory Bubble Bath, Facial Cleansing Cloths with PhysiObébé and PhysiObébé no-rinse cleanser. Suggested Retail Price $37.50

To Enter:

Visit Mustela and tell me what other product you would like to try is.

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The contest will run until May 10th 11:59 pm Pacific. All rules can be found under giveaway rules.

 

I received no compensation for this giveaway, Mustela provided me with the information and is supplying the prizing for this giveaway.