Just in Time for Valentine's Day: #Win a 4-DVD Prize Pack from Echo Bridge Home Entertainment (2 winners) #Giveaway

Do you find yourself not wanting to go out with the crazy cold weather?  I for one hate walking out the door only to feel the freezing cold wind on my face.  So, instead, we have been staying indoors where it is warm, playing games with the girls to pass the time, or even watching movies.  And, with Valentine's Day right around the corner, I am not expecting things to change as the meteorologists keep reporting on colder and colder days.  Ugh.  If you are finding yourself in the same boat as me, not wanting to go out, and turning to a good movie instead....then, do I have the giveaway for you.  :-)

Don't want to wait and see if you win this giveaway?  

Then, take advantage of the amazing money saving offer going on now at Echo Bridge Entertainment -- when you shop online here -- http://www.ebhe.com/ and use promo code WEBOFFER10.

Last month, I partnered with the folks at Echo Bridge Home Entertainment and offered Christmas bundle packs of DVD movies to giveaway.  This giveaway was well received by readers, that I wanted to run another giveaway for Valentine's Day.  I was sent the following movies from Echo Bridge Entertainment that I know you will enjoy -- either by yourself, with you honey or with a bunch of girlfriends ---

Buy now on DVD for only $3.00

Synopsis

"Hot screen favorites Freddie Prinze, Jr. (She's All That) and Julia Stiles (TV's Dexter) sizzle in a fun and sexy comedy where the magic of first love collides with the challenges of real life.

From the moment they meet amid the chaos of college in New York City, Al (Prinze) and Imogen (Stiles) begin a romantic journey where true love often competes with the temptation to stray. As time passes and an outrageous array of friends enter the scene, they celebrate all the highs and confront all the lows that greet their passionate affair. Also featuring Henry Winkler (The Waterboy), Selma Blair (Cruel Intentions), Ashton Kutcher (No Strings Attached) and Rosario Dawson (Unstoppable) in a stellar cast—you'll want to join this irresistible couple as they face the future…with some wildly unexpected results."

Rated PG-13

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Synopsis

A MONTH BY THE LAKE

"At a luxurious Lake Como resort, Miss Bentley, an attractive older guest (Vanessa Redgrave) has her eye on a handsome, well-to-do bachelor (Edward Fox). But when he's more interested in a beautiful young flirt (Uma Thurman), the mischievous Miss Bentley goes to outrageous lengths to reel in her wealthy catch.

MY LIFE SO FAR

Young Fraser Pettigrew has always been an adventurous child. But with the arrival of his sexy French aunt, Heloise, Fraser enters a truly eye-opening summer of discovery as he learns some delicious truths about childhood and the comic eccentricities of his loving family.

THE ENGLISHMAN WHO WENT UP A HILL BUT CAME DOWN A MOUNTAIN

Hugh Grant stars as a young man who offends an entire town by declaring their mountain—a prized local landmark—to be a "hill." While the townspeople rally around their mountain, a fiery young woman charms the puzzled out-of-towner into seeing things their way.

SWEET REVENGE

Depressed businessman Henry Bell (Sam Neill) and quirky aristocrat Karen Knightly (Helena Bonham Carter) save each other's life…just as they both attempt to leap from London's Tower Bridge. With renewed spirit, Karen quickly invents a plot of devilish retaliation against those who drove them to the edge."

Rated PG; Rated PG-13; Rated PG; Rated PG-13

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Synopsis

"Hollywood favorites Ben Affleck (The Town) and Liv Tyler (The Strangers) shine in this heartwarming all-star comedy about a guy who thinks he's lost it all, only to discover he's got everything he needs.Ollie (Affleck) is a smooth and successful big-city publicist who has the life he's always wanted—until things take an unexpected turn and he finds himself an unemployed single father back living with his dad in the suburbs. But just when he thinks his life has hit rock bottom, a sexy, no-nonsense video store clerk (Tyler) enters his life and shows Ollie that sometimes you have to forget who you thought you were and acknowledge what really makes you happy.

Also starring Jennifer Lopez (The Back-Up Plan) and Jason Biggs (My Best Friend's Girl)—director Kevin Smith (Zack and Miri Make a Porno) has delivered another critically-acclaimed hit."

Rated PG-13

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Synopsis

"Luke Wilson (Old School) is joined by Denise Richards (Drop Dead Gorgeous) in this sexy, riotously funny comedy from one of the producers of American Pie.

When Stanley (Wilson) first meets the smart, successful and gorgeous Diana (Richards), he instantly knows that she is the perfect girl for him. So when he finally works up the nerve to ask her out…and she unexpectedly says "yes"…Stanley does everything he can to make their date the perfect night on the town! Once the big night finally arrives, however, anything that can go wrong does go wrong, thanks to the constant interruptions of an unwelcome wacko who's convinced that he's doing Stanley a favor. But what starts out as an annoyance could eventually turn into an unexpected surprise."

Rated PG-13

Out of all the movies above, I have to say that my favorite is Down to You.  I can watch this movie over and over again, and love stumbling upon it on television on weekends.  Freddie Prince Jr. and Julia Stiles worked well together in this movie.  Even my  husband has sat a few times with me to watch this romantic comedy, and found it entertaining. :-)

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--GIVEAWAY--

Which of the above movies are you most interested in watching?  Complete the entries on the Rafflecopter form below for your chance to win 1 of 2 Romance DVD Bundle Packs from Echo Bridge Home Entertainment.  Good luck!


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Sverve Turns One Sweepstakes - Enter to #Win 1 of 5 $50 Amazon Gift Cards #Sweepstakes

Sverve just turned 1 year old! Follow Sverve's pin board & repin what you find inspiring or upload your own "firsts" or milestone images with hashtag #SverveTurns1. 

Enter your email through the link below for a chance to win one (1) of five (5) $50 Amazon gift cards!

http://www.sverve.com/s/3bqOEaoGpb

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What Would You Do If You Won Publishers Clearing House's $5,000 a Week Forever Sweepstakes #Sponsored

Disclosure:  Special thanks to Publishers Clearing House for sponsoring today's discussion.  I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting sponsored by Publishers Clearing House. I received a product sample and promotional item as a thank you for participating.

Growing up, I was first introduced to Publishers Clearing House and their Sweepstakes by my parents.  While my mom always said she entered as a bonus for ordering discounted magazine subscriptions, my father, on the other would enter religiously.  Every time a Publishers Clearing House envelope would arrive in the mail, he was the first to open it, and start affixing stamps/stickers to enter the contests. My father, like so many other people who enter Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes, hope that they receive a knock at the door, and are greeted by someone holding a bunch of balloons and an oversized check, congratulating them on winning the Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes.  

While this has never happened to us, nor anyone we know, my parents, and now I, still enter the Publisher Clearing House Sweepstakes.  Who knows?  Maybe one year we will get lucky and get that knock at the door.  You never know! :-)

Let's pretend for a minute that you won the Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes?  Would you take the lump sum payout or have the money trickle in bi-weekly or monthly?  I continue to pose this question to my dad, just to see what he would do.  Prior to the grandchildren, he would always tell me he would like to buy a new car, take my mom on a European vacation, and then bank the money so that my mom who is the only one working can finally retire, so that they can enjoy their golden years together.  Now, with the grandkids, his answer has changed.  He wants to set up trust funds for each of them, so that they will have money for school, a car, or whatever else they need when they grow up.  Because he and my mom have already traveled abroad a few times with friends, he tells me he would use the the leftover money as a retirement fund to live off of with my mom.

What would I do if I won $$$$ from Publishers Clearing House?  I would pay off my house, or better yet, sell or rent our current house when the economy gets better, and then buy a house in the south, preferably around Savannah, GA or Charleston, SC.  We named our first daughter, Savannah, after falling in love with Savannah, GA, and hope to one day be able to move there and share our love for this beautiful place with the girls.  Like my father, I would also add to the girls' college funds, so that is one less thing we have to worry about down the line, and then I would treat myself to a new car.  Last week, we took my used car of less than 1 yr. into the shop to have fixed, only to find out it is unrepairable -- leaving us to look for a new used car. Ugg.  Not fun, especially when you have little ones, and have to wait until the grandparents can come watch them, so that you can go car hunting.  And, if there is any money left over, I would love to travel to Key West, FL or another tropical island and see blue water, as this is top on my bucket list.  Oh, and I almost forget, I would also stash money away so that my husband can hopefully retire early, and spend time with the girls, like always dreamed he could.  

How about you?  What would you do if you the Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes?  Just imagine...it is really fun, as you can come up with some great ways to spend down the $$$ you win. :-)  Yes, it maybe wishful thinking, but you never know...maybe you will be the next lucky winner to receive a knock at the door, and be handed a bunch of balloons and an oversized check.  If this happens, your life will definitely change for the better! :-)

 

Stop dreaming about winning $$$$ from Publishers Clearing House, and enter their current sweepstakes for your chance to win $5,000 a Week Forever.  Yes, you read that right -- $5,000 a Week Forever.  My mind is spinning just thinking about what I would be able to do with this money.  It definitely would make our lives easier and less stressful financially.

So, what are you waiting for?  Head on over to http://bit.ly/179tj5p to enter the Publishers Clearing House "Win $5,000 a Week Forever" Sweepstakes today.  Then, start thinking about what you would do if you won.  Don't forget to think about who you would designate as your "Forever" prize inheritor would be.  We would leave the $$$ to the girls, no question about it.

Disclosure:  I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting sponsored by Publishers Clearing House. I received a product sample and promotional item as a thank you for participating.

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Join Me and Balance Bar at 2PM EST for Their Summer Travel Twitter Party for Fun Tips and Great Prizes #Win #SummerBalance

See You There!!!!

"Looking to stay healthy and balanced this summer? Join the folks from Balance Bar on Twitter for a live Twitter Chat and pick up tips, tricks and advice from our team of specialists—including travel blogger Have Sippy Will Travel and the health and fitness bloggers The Mommy Factor, Chic Runner and QuickieChick.
 

Details are below – hope to see you there!

Who: Balance Bar®, Travel Blogger, Health & Fitness Bloggers and You!
When: Wednesday, June 26 at 2pm EST
Where: Follow @BalanceBar on Twitter and use the hashtag #SummerBalance to tweet your summer questions for our team of experts. Every question is a chance to win!
Why: Every #SummerBalance tweet earns you an extra entry into our Summer Giveaway, giving you an additional chance to be one of the five fans who will win a prize pack that includes a travel cooler bag, fitness journal and 15-ct box of their favorite Balance Bar® Bar flavor! Join in for your chance to win, and get some summer health and wellness tips in the process!
What: Expect travel tips (like the ones below from Quickie Chick) to help you navigate a balanced summer:

1. Don't Forget Your Sneakers

Make a plan to work out on vacation by dedicating some of that valuable space in your luggage to your sneakers. Having them with you will be a great reminder to take a few minutes out of your day to go on a run. If you don't actually use them on your trip, you’ll be upset you used that precious space in your luggage for items you didn’t use (and guilty you didn’t work out!)

2. Pack Some Balance

Pack a Balance Bar® (like Balance Bar® Bare bars or the Double Chocolate Brownie bar) for every day of your trip, including the travel days. By planning ahead, you have a portion-controlled snack for the airport or the car, a few to stash in your bag when you are out exploring your vacation destination, and a couple for breakfast when you have an early start and don't have time to go to a restaurant.

3. Remember your Cs

Vitamin C doesn't just help support your immune system, it has also been shown to help fight cell-damaging free radicals. Make sure to pack a couple packets of vitamin C powder so that you have your on-the-go support plus a daily dose of antioxidants.

4. Workout at the Airport

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The surprising fact is that you start racking up calories burned even before you arrive to your destination, especially if you do “carry-on only.” Just the act of traveling (lugging your bags through a busy airport, getting lost in a foreign train station) can burn an average of 117 calories per hour. Want to burn some more calories? While killing time in the airport, try carry-on bag curls, terminal lunges, calf raises, or wall sits.

5. Do a Quickie Workout in the Hotel Room 

If you don’t want to interrupt your vacation relaxation, before you get out of bed in the morning, do a quickie workout! Kick your legs, circle your arms, get your abs involved and burn some calories before you even start your day! If you brought your computer, download an ExerciseTV workout and do a full-on sweat session in your room.

6. City Tripping? Take Yourself on A Walking Tour!

Familiarize yourself with a new city by power walking or running through it. You will have the opportunity to notice the details, talk to the people, and feel its beat much better while pounding the pavement instead of through the window of a car. Make sure to bring along plenty of water and a Balance Bar® to keep hydrated and energy levels high!

7. Eat Simply, Local and Share

When you go to a local restaurant, talk to the chef to see what’s local and fresh. Ask for that item prepared in the simplest clean way to bring out the ingredients’ natural flavors. I love fresh, simply grilled fish, ceviche (raw fish and cucumber marinated in lime juice, spices), a fruit platter flavored with fresh lime or even cayenne pepper. I also LOVE guacamole, but instead of using fatty fried chips for dipping, try jicama, carrot sticks, celery, or radishes. 

8. Brake for Health! 

Weekend traffic to popular beach and outdoor spots can mean lots of idle time sitting in your car - and that means slowing metabolism and stiff muscles. Take a break every 45 minutes to an hour to get out of the car and stretch. A quick round of lunges, leg and arm stretches will get you quickly refreshed both physically and mentally. Of course, don’t derail your diet before you even arrive with high-calorie (and messy) car food. Pack a nutritious cooler with plenty of water, Balance Bars and some fresh fruit. You’ll feel much better upon arrival at your destination. 

9. Drink Skinny

Cocktails can be the ultimate calorie sabotage while on vacation, so watch how many you are having and opt for lower calorie options that still pack a flavor punch. For example, ask for your margaritas “skinny”: tequila, fresh squeezed lime (lots of it), agave, and a little fresh juice or a seltzer float if you want. 

10. Outdoor “Adventuring”

The average person is more likely to try new things (sample more exotic foods, and yes, experience different forms of exercise) when on vacation. While you can’t bring home the exotic foods you’ve tried, you can bring home the renewed enthusiasm for exercise. Get out of your box and challenge yourself with Stand Up Paddle, Rock Climbing, Paragliding, White Water Rafting, or Swimming with Sharks - the sheer fear-factor will burn a ton of calories too! 

Official rules: To be eligible to win, participants must follow @BalanceBar and participate during the Twitter chat hour using the hashtag. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents age 18 or older. Winners will be selected at random from eligible participants.

Source: http://www.balance.com/blog/news/join-us-for-a-summer-travel-twitter-chat/ 

Don't forget to follow Balance Bar on Facebook and Twitter for news, special offers and more...

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The next adpropo Treasure Hunt t Will Take Place on Wednesday night, May 2nd at 9 PM ET. -- Sign Up to Win Up to $1500 in Prizes!!!!

Don't miss your chance to win up to $1500 in prizes!!!

Adpropo is a brand new social and entertainment site that allows consumers to have fun, receive value, and collaborate with brands – when and where they expect it.  

 

Adpropo asked consumers how YOU feel about ads, something that doesn’t show up very much in all the research around online ads!

 

Adpropo is in its beta phase, testing out some different ways to provide fun & games with brands.  There are four main elements of the site:

 

PLAY: Live online Treasure Hunts for cash and prizes, games, contests and more.  

SHARE: Idea Labs encourage consumer interaction and collaboration with brands.  A Message Center allows consumers to sign up for the brands that matter to them and then receive info within a designated on-site Inbox.  

WIN: Incentives include virtual points, cash prizes, gift cards, and support of great charities based on participation.  As the site expands, so will the prize and support opportunities.

CHANGE:  adpropo is all about changing how consumers learn about brands (to a better way for the consumer).  Plus, by tying cause support to activity, adpropo would like to change the world!

How can you check it out?

• Sign up for adpropo at www.adpropo.com.
• Check out the list of Treasure Hunts by clicking on that tab – those are the most interactive and have the biggest prize opportunities!  Sign up early for any that you can make – they all happen LIVE and online, and registration closes at Go time.

Go onto the detail page and click the red Register button (you have to be logged in to the site)
Read the information provided 
Show up a couple minutes early to make sure your clock isn’t different than the site clock – and to review details and make sure you are set to go.
• The next Treasure Hunts are scheduled for:
• May 2nd at 9 PM ET for $1,500 in giveaways "It's the Guys' Turn"
• May 16th at 9 PM ET for $2,500 in giveaways 

(Keep your Facebook  page open to adpropo because some trash talk / updates might just break out during the events!)  

Go to the Games section and try out the picture puzzles and trivia challenges.  The Idea Lab is the place for sharing ideas and feedback – the site is brand new, so help get some conversations flowing.

*The founder is looking for feedback and ideas, so feel free to email her at [email protected].

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