Pillsbury Brownies Giveaway - Ends Tue 6/29

UPDATE: We have a winner! Congratulations to Paula Michele. Hope you enjoy your prize! Thanks for entering everyone!

It's 7 p.m. when your child informs you that they need baked goods to share with the whole class tomorrow. Or, you suddenly remember that you volunteered to provide refreshments for this week's church function and it starts in 30 minutes. Sound familiar? How often have you been hit with the need for last-minute baking when there isn't enough time to do it? Or you just simply didn't have the energy after a long day to stand in the kitchen another minute? Pillsbury comes to the rescue with Pillsbury Chocolate Chunk Fudge Brownies, available exclusively at Sam's Club.


These brownies have a taste nearly as delicious and authentic as if you had baked them at home. Made from a blend of 3 types of cocoas with real chocolate syrup and milk chocolate chunks, they're a delicious fudge brownie that is the perfect solution when you're pressed for time. They are also easy to add personal flair to with your own decorations, frosting, caramel, powdered sugar, or nuts.

In addition, each package of Pillsbury Chocolate Chunk Fudge Brownies has 6 Bonus Box Tops that can be redeemed to earn cash for the K-8 school of your choice.

So, that being said, who wants some brownies??? :)

That's right, it's time for another giveaway! A big thanks goes out to the wonderful folks at MyBlogSpark.com and Pillsbury who are providing the prize and information this time around. I received a delicious package from them as well and am delighted to be able to share an identical one with one of my readers here. It will consist of the following...

Pillsbury Chocolate Chunk Fudge Brownies gift pack:

$25 Sam's Club gift card to purchase the brownies

Large tupperware-style container for transporting the brownies

Decorating Set to decorate your brownies

Frosting

All you have to do to enter is post a comment on this page. Be sure to include your email address or have it listed publicly on your blogger account so that I have a way to contact you if you win. Limit 1 entry per person. U.S. Residents only, please.

Extra entries may be gained by doing any of the following:
1. Tell me a situation in which the new Pillsbury Chocolate Chunk Fudge Brownies would be a perfect treat (1x total during contest duration).
2. Tell me what your favorite dessert is (1x total during contest duration).
3. Follow my blog. (If you already follow my blog, just make a comment saying so.) (1x total during contest duration)
4. Post about this contest on another site, such as Twitter or Facebook. (1x total during contest duration)

Don't forget to post an additional comment for each extra entry you complete so that it will count as an entry.

This contest will end on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 11:59 pm Eastern time. The winner will be selected by randomizer.org and will be emailed and posted here shortly thereafter.

Good luck! :)

General Mills Cereal Giveaway - Ends Mon 1/27

UPDATE: The winner has been selected by random.org. Congratulations to Kathy Pease! Your prize is on the way!

Have you ever reached mid-morning completely zapped of energy only to remember that you forgot to eat breakfast? It's not coincidental that they call it the "most important meal of the day." There have been numerous studies demonstrating the benefits of eating a healthy breakfast. A 1998 study showed that children who eat breakfast tend to perform better at school. Compared to children who skip breakfast, children who eat breakfast score higher on tests, are less likely to miss class or be tardy, have fewer reported discipline problems, and make fewer trips to the office.

While most of us would probably prefer to sit down to a nice hot bowl of steaming oatmeal in the morning, the morning rush to get everyone out the door often robs us of this healthy option. I must confess that most days by the time I get to breakfast it takes all my energy to pour a bowl of cold cereal for myself. And the kids, well...they actually prefer the cold cereal. That being the case, I was glad to hear the steps that General Mills is taking to make breakfast cereals a healthier option for families. They have committed to further reduce sugars in cereals advertised to kids under 12 to single digit grams of suger per serving while increasing key ingredients such as calcium and vitamin D and providing whole grain. When fresh-squeezed orange juice and oatmeal just aren't on the menu, I'm glad to know I can feel a little less guilty about putting a bowl of cold cereal on the table.

Thanks to the wonderful people at General Mills and MyBlogSpark.com, right now if you visit here you will find a $1 off coupon for one of four General Mills cereals. They have provided me with product samples and the above information about General Mills' new efforts, and that is not all they have provided. They have generously given me a little something extra that I've chosen to pass on to one of my readers here. So, without further ado...

One winner will receive two manufacturer coupons, each good for one free General Mills cereal of your choice up to $6.00.

All you have to do to enter is post a comment on this page. Be sure to include your email address or have it listed publicly on your blogger account so that I have a way to contact you if you win. You may enter once. U.S. Residents only, please.

Extra entries may be gained by doing any of the following:
1. Tell me what your favorite breakfast food is. If it's cold cereal, what kind?
2. Follow my blog. (If you already follow my blog, just make a comment saying so.) (1x total during contest duration)
3. Post about this contest on another site, such as Twitter or Facebook. (1x total during contest duration)

Don't forget to post an additional comment for each of these that you do in order for it to count as an entry.

This contest will end on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 11:59 pm Eastern time. The winner will be selected by randomizer.org and will be emailed and posted here shortly thereafter.

Good luck...now go eat your breakfast! :)

Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters Giveaway! - Ends Wed 9/30

UPDATE: The winner has been selected by randomizer.org and notified by email. Congratulations to Allegro!

Thanks to the wonderful people over at myblogspark.com and Nature Valley, it's time for our next giveaway! I've had the opportunity to test out the new and delicious Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters, advertised as the "perfect combination of sweet and salty flavors paired with a crunchy texture you can see and taste." I have to admit, I had been eyeing these in the grocery store and was delighted at the chance to try them out. I have always loved Nature Valley crunchy granola bars and keep my pantry stocked with them, but any of you who have tried them surely know that they are not the best food to eat inconspicuously on-the-go because they are so crumbly! Now Nature Valley has come up with a solution made in snack heaven...perfect little bites of granola, nuts, and a touch of honey, all in a re-sealable pouch and ready to pop in your mouth on the trail or any time you need a pick-me-up. They come in four varieties - Nut Lovers, Roasted Almond, Roasted Cashew, and Honey Roasted Peanut - meaning there is something for everyone! Personally I couldn't decide on a favorite between almond, peanut, and nut lovers, but my husband quickly chose cashew as his favorite. Even my 4-year-old son loves them and zeroed in on the nut lovers variety. Now if they would just make a variety bag that had all of the four individual flavors included in the same bag, we'd be set! So, now that I have your mouth watering to try out what is now on my list of favorite snacks, how about a chance to win some of your own?

One winner will receive a Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters "Snack Pack" that will include all four varieties of the Granola Nut Clusters along with a sling backpack, stainless steel water bottle, flashlight and binoculars!



All you have to do to enter is post a comment on this page. Be sure to include your email address or have it listed publicly on your blogger account so that I have a way to contact you if you win. You may enter once daily. U.S. Residents only, please.

Extra entries may be gained by doing any of the following:
1. Tell me what your favorite elements of nature are (1x total during contest period).
2. Tell me what your favorite snack is (1x total during contest period).
3. Follow my blog (if you already follow my blog, just make a comment saying so) (1x total during contest period).
4. Post about this contest on another site, such as Twitter or Facebook (up to 1x daily).

Don't forget to post an additional comment for each of these that you do in order for it to count as an entry.

This contest will end on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 11:59 pm Eastern time. The winner will be selected by randomizer.org and will be emailed and posted here shortly thereafter.

Good luck, and happy snacking!

Winners have been selected!

Thanks to everyone who entered my Chex Mix Turtle Bars giveaway. Winners have been selected and posted on the contest page here:

http://modern-frugality.blogspot.com/2009/07/chex-mix-bars-giveaway-ends-friday-july.html

Congratulations to our winners!

Chex Mix Bars Giveaway! - Ends Friday, July 10th

UPDATE: Winners have been selected by randomizer.org and notified by email. Congratulations to js22, Meet the Browns, and barbara! Please respond with your name and address within three days so that I can send your prize. Thanks to everyone who entered my contest. Check back soon for the next one!

The wonderful people over at MyBlogSpark.com and Chex have given me the opportunity to test out some of their new Chex Mix Turtle Bars, and best of all, they are also supplying six extra boxes of these delicious snacks to give away to three of my readers here at Modern Frugality!

Each box comes with six 1.2-oz bars of gooey sweetness containing caramel-covered Corn Chex, Wheat Chex, chocolate, peanuts, and pretzels. The number one ingredient in these bars is whole wheat flour, providing at least 8 grams of whole grain per serving. Each bar contains less than less than 150 calories. So, while after tasting these it's difficult to say that they are actually healthy, I can say that if you're going to indulge in something sweet these provide a way to do it in a way that leaves you feeling a little less guilty than you would with some of the sugary snacks that are out there. They definitely get a big thumbs up from my four-year-old, who says he likes them A LOT. :)

Now, down to the fun part! We will be giving away three prizes, each consisting of 2 boxes of Chex Mix Turtle Bars. All you have to do to enter is post a comment on this page. Be sure to include your email address or have it listed on your blogger account so that I have a way to contact you if you win. You may enter once daily. U.S. Residents only, please.

Extra entries may be gained by doing any of the following:

1. Share ways in which you like to indulge or wind down after a long day.

2. Follow my blog.

3. Post about this contest on another site, such as Twitter or Facebook.

Don't forget to post an additional comment for each of these that you do in order for it to count as an entry.

The contest will end on Friday, July 10, 2009 at midnight Eastern time. The three winners will be emailed and posted here shortly thereafter.

Good luck!

Site Launch Giveaway - Winners Announced

Thanks to everyone for all of the great ideas posted in response to my giveaway! The contest is now over and winners as selected by randomizer.org have been emailed. If your name was drawn, please be sure to get back to me within 3 days with your mailing address or another winner be drawn.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE LUCKY WINNERS!
1st Prize: heidib...
2nd Prize: mdhohn@...
3rd Prize: quelleheure4@...

Check back soon for my next contest, and in the meantime be sure to come back for the latest tips on living frugally (detailed survey site info and various other upgrades are in the works). Have a great weekend!

Site Launch Giveaway!

UPDATE: Thanks to everyone for all of the great ideas and for visiting my site! The contest is now over and winners as selected by randomizer.org have been emailed. If your name was drawn, please be sure to get back to me within 3 days with your mailing address or another winner be drawn.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE LUCKY WINNERS!
1st Prize: heidib...
2nd Prize: mdhohn@...
3rd Prize: quelleheure4@...

Check back soon for my next contest, and in the meantime be sure to come back for the latest tips on living frugally (detailed survey site info and various other upgrades are in the works). Have a great weekend!


Hi everyone! Over the past few years I have developed a knack for coming across fun and exciting opportunities online. I love to share these with others, and I have often thought of creating a blog such as this to have one central location from which to share all of my finds. So, here it is! I will not bog down this blog with a lot of small gimmes, just my favorites that I deem worthy of sharing. I will update this blog every time I find something worthwhile to share and I hope you will come back often if you also find them worthwhile.

So, without further ado, I am celebrating the launch of my new blog with a giveaway! I love contests, and I hope to hold them often here at Modern Frugality.

The prizes will be as follows:

Winner #1: $15 Amazon gift code
Winner #2: $10 Party America gift card
Winner #3: $10 NBA Store gift card

Eligibility: Open only to U.S. Residents
How to enter: Simply post a comment below (post anything you want, I'm not picky!) Please be sure to have an email on file or include it here so that I have a way to contact you if you win.
Entry frequency: You may enter one time per day throughout the duration of the contest.
Duration: Contest will end on April 25, 2009 at 11:59 pm Eastern.
Winners: Three winners will be determined at random after the contest has ended. I will email the winners and announce them here. Winners must respond with mailing address within 3 days of notification or they will forfeit the prize and a new winner will be drawn.

DAILY BONUS ENTRY #1: To gain a bonus entry, post a second comment with a tip on how I can improve my website or what you'd most like to see posted here. I am not by any means an expert at creating a website, so I would love any feedback you can offer. You may gain one bonus entry per day by posting a suggestion (please make your suggestion different from day to day).

DAILY BONUS ENTRY #2: You may gain a third entry each day by posting about this contest on another website. Twitter about it, whatever, even tell someone you know in person and that will work. Post a separate comment telling me how you spread the word.

Thank you, and good luck!