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Category: Giveaways
Posted by Megan Burleson on Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 10:32 AMWhat's for dinner? Relish this giveaway
I am one of those people who dread the question, "What's for dinner?" Ugh, I hate it. It sends me into a tizzy. The conversation always seems to go like this:
Hubs: "What's for dinner?"
Me: "I don't know, what do we have?"
Hubs: "I don't know (looks in the fridge) Not much, what do you want me to get?"
Me: "Ugh, I don't know. You decide."
Hubs: "But, I don't want to get something you don't like!"
Me: "I don't care, really, just don't want to make the decision tonight."
"..."
Hubs: "Seriously, what do you want me to get?"
(sound of me smacking my forehead)
And this was every night. Until now.
For the past couple of weeks, I have been using an online meal planning service called Relish. I ran across it when I was looking for a solution to our conversations, new recipes to try, and I admit, something to make my life easier.
It's simple. For $7 a month you choose from a list of delicious dinner ideas for the week and print out the grocery list. All of the recipes take 30 minutes or less and cost less than $85 a week! You also get monthly freezer menus and other sample menus and recipes such as healthy lunches for your kids, easy and delicious desserts and seasonal recipes.
Intrigued? It gets better. I was pleasantly surprised this week when Relish contacted me to do a giveaway. If you would like to win a one-year subscription to this service, go to megsamommy.com and sign up by Sunday. Good luck!
Category: Giveaways
Posted by Beth Reeber Valone (The Detroit News) on Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 2:56 PMWin tickets to the circus
Boy, there's been a lot of bad news this week, so thinking about clowns and acrobats sure cheers me up. Yes, it's that time of year again - the circus is coming to town! And guess who has four tickets to give away?
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey's newest show, Over The Top, plays Nov. 18-22 at The Palace of Auburn Hills and promises fun for the whole family. Here's a description: "Over The Top is a wacky and whimsical circus spectacular during which audiences will experience maniacal mayhem as Ringmaster Chuck Wagner and clown eccentric Tom Dougherty compete for control of a magical top hat that brings to life their imaginations. Dogs fly, Asian elephants skip, hop and groove and one courageous man stands eye to eye with a pack of powerful Bengal tigers. ... Show attendees will also see the renowned Cossacks' mind-boggling equestrian stunts and the Flying Caceres' high-altitude feats on an enormous double-decker trapeze."
Get there an hour before show time to join performers in getting CircusFit® and learn circus skills at the free All Access Pre-show.
Find more info on dates, times and ticket prices at The Palace site. For a family four-pack discount, enter promo code MOM to get four tickets for $44 for weekday shows or $4 off the Friday night and weekend shows.
If you'd like to enter a raffle for four tickets, send an e-mail to MichMoms with CIRCUS in the subject line by Sunday night. Include your full name, address, phone number and why you love the circus. Good luck!
Category: Giveaways
Posted by Beth Reeber Valone (The Detroit News) on Wed, Sep 23, 2009 at 12:57 PMWin tickets to new Disney on Ice show
If you and your family are fans of Disney on Ice, then you'll want to enter a giveaway for passes to the new show coming to Metro Detroit, "100 Years of Magic."
The show, which stops at The Palace of Auburn Hills from Sept. 30-Oct. 4, will include more than 60 characters featured in Disney movies from the past few decades, a sing-along score of award-winning Disney music and elaborate choreography, sets and costumes. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and their friends from "Mulan," "The Lion King," "Pinocchio," "The Incredibles" and "Finding Nemo" will be taking to the ice while Stitch from "Lilo & Stitch" drops in to wreak his usual havoc during the show.
For more details on show times and how to buy tickets, check here or go to www.disneyonice.com.
If you'd like to enter a giveaway for four tickets to one of the shows, send an e-mail to MichMoms with DISNEY ON ICE in the subject line and including your full name, mailing address and daytime phone number by noon Friday.
Category: Giveaways
Posted by Beth Reeber Valone (The Detroit News) on Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 10:34 AMSee 'Shorts' for free, enter to win stuffed backpack
The new family action-adventure movie "Shorts" doesn't open until next weekend, but you have a chance to get a sneak peek at the film. Just click on this link for a chance at two free passes to see the movie next Tuesday in Novi.
Also, if you'd like a chance to win a "Shorts" backpack full of goodies, e-mail detroitmovies@hotmail.com with your name, address and phone number. Be sure to put SHORTS-Detnews in the subject line.
Good luck!
Category: Giveaways
Posted by Beth Reeber Valone (The Detroit News) on Fri, Jul 17, 2009 at 1:31 PMBread lovers can win some cool prizes
I love, love, love bread and the idea of making it, but never have the time (or talent) to pull it off. So I really appreciate good bakers and bread stores. If you are one of those bread-loving mommas, you could win some great prizes in the Bread Lovers Recipe Contest put on by Panera Bread of Southeast Michigan and The Henry Ford.
Submit your favorite recipe using one or more of Panera's breads at www.paneradetroitcontest.com by July 27 and you could be one of three finalists who will compete in a recipe showdown at a Panera store or win prizes such as a $500 Panera card. Even those recipe-challenged among us can enter to win a Greenfield Village Bakers Delight package by stopping by any local Panera and submitting an entry form.
I also have one package to give away to a MichMoms reader. Just shoot me an e-mail at michmoms@detnews.com with BREAD in the subject line plus your full name, phone number, city and why you love bread. I'll choose a winner next week. The only hitch: you have to pick up your prize from The Detroit News lobby in downtown Detroit.
The Bakers Delight package includes:
- Panera mug, apron and bread-for-a-year certificate
- Beautiful hand-crafted bowl created by Greenfield Village artisans
- Historically inspired baking tools, including a rolling pin, wooden spoons and cookie cutters.
Gotta go now, I've got to find some yummy bread to eat. :)
Category: Giveaways
Posted by Beth Reeber Valone (The Detroit News) on Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 11:33 AMSee 'My Sister's Keeper' for free!
Did you read the Jodi Picoult book, "My Sister's Keeper," about a family torn over the reliance on the youngest child to help her leukemia-stricken sister remain alive? I did and loved it.
So I'm eager to see the movie version, which comes out June 26. And you can see a preview screening of the film - for free! - on June 23 at the Birmingham Palladium.
Download your free passes - you can get one or two - at gofobo.com. Note: You will have to register on the site first.
Enjoy! It should make for a nice girls night out. And ask yourself afterward, what would you do in that situation?
Category: Giveaways
Posted by Beth Reeber Valone (The Detroit News) on Mon, Jun 8, 2009 at 2:25 PMWin book to add to your kid advice resource bucket
I really appreciate practical, easy to understand advice. When my kids were babies and toddlers and I had a question about their health or development, I always turned to the tried and true "What to Expect" books before I called our pediatrician.
I also really like Dr. Molly O'Shea, our "Ask the Pediatrician" blogger, because she offers down-to-earth medical and developmental tips and breaks down current events, such as the swine flu scare.
Dr. Daniel Klein, our "Ask the Child Psychologist" blogger, is someone I wish I had in my back pocket to help me make sense of and solve day-to-day (hour-to-hour?) family challenges. Dr. Dan is the voice of reason in a crazy world.
Where do you turn for quick checks on "is my child normal?" issues?
Here's another resource to put on your bookshelf: "Mommy Calls" by Dr. Tanya Remer Altmann, who has been seen frequently on the "Today Show." "Mommy Calls" aims to answer parents' top questions about babies and toddlers. It's organized by category and age group and filled with clever tips and fun facts, along with "Pediatric Points" designed to quickly and clearly communicate important recommendations in easy-to-understand language.
If you'd like to win a copy of "Mommy Calls," send an e-mail to michmoms@detnews.com with MOMMY CALLS in the subject line by Sunday night and I'll pick a winner next week.
After all, we can use all the help we can get, right?
Category: Giveaways
Posted by Beth Reeber Valone (The Detroit News) on Fri, Apr 17, 2009 at 11:16 AMWin 'The Tale of Despereaux'
Win a DVD of the 2008 animated film about a heroic and adventure-loving mouse, "The Tale of Despereaux."
To enter the drawing, send an e-mail to mytime@detnews.com with "Despereaux" in the subject line.
Category: Giveaways
Posted by Beth Reeber Valone (The Detroit News) on Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 1:07 PMWin tickets to 'Disney on Ice'
Do you and your little ones love Tinker Bell, Lightning McQueen or other Disney characters? Then you'll want to see the latest "Disney on Ice" show, "Worlds of Fantasy" at The Palace of Auburn Hills from Feb. 25-March 1.
This ice show features four fun-filled classic and current Disney stories, including including "Cars," "The Lion King" and "The Little Mermaid." and a live debut of the magical cast of new Fairies from the new "Tinker Bell" movie.
And for your little princess (or your inner princess), prior to each "Worlds of Fantasy" performance you'll be treated to an exclusive collection of enchanting ball gowns and mementos from the Disney Princess stories. Bring your camera for photo ops! More details and showtimes.
If you'd like to enter a drawing for four ticket vouchers good only for the 7:30 p.m. shows Feb. 25-26 or the 11 a.m. Feb. 27 show, please send an e-mail to MichMoms@detnews.com with DISNEY in the subject line by Monday, Feb. 16. Be sure to include your full name and mailing address, too. You'll have to redeem the vouchers for tickets at The Palace box office.
Category: Giveaways
Posted by Beth Reeber Valone (The Detroit News) on Sun, Nov 30, 2008 at 7:59 AMWin 'Snow' DVD for a holiday fix
I just love the actor Tom Cavanagh, don't you? He was so adorable on the TV show, "Ed." I miss him! Want to get your Cavanagh fix or are a fan of "Snow" co-star Ashley Williams? Then enter the raffle for the holiday movie "Snow"!
"Snow" is another in the ABC Family line of holiday movie. This one is about Nick Snowden (Tom Cavanagh), a new kind of Santa Claus: handsome, single and clueless about women. With the holiday only three days away, a reindeer rescue mission will take him on a spectacular journey to save Christmas and find his future Mrs. Claus.
If you'd like to win a copy of the video, send an e-mail to MichMoms@detnews.com with SNOW in the subject line. Be sure to include your full name and mailing address, too.
