Recently, I was thinking about what the American Red Cross means to me. When I think of the American Red Cross, I think about a warm blanket being placed on the shoulders of a disaster victim. That simple gesture is what the American Red Cross embodies; caring, compassion, relief and assistance for those in need.
The Red Cross is there to help Americans affected by disasters, support members of the military and their families, to facilitate collection, processing and distribution of life saving blood, provided health and safety education and development and to provide international relief and development. My daughter started volunteering in high school for the Red Cross blood drives in our community. She enjoyed working with them so much that it ignited a spark for community service she has to this day.
The American Red Cross is one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations that was started by Clara Barton in 1881. Clara Barton led the Red Cross for 23 years. After disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes or earthquakes, I always see the Red Cross responding immediately to provide victims with their basic needs. The efforts of this organization helps to give those affected a bit of security, comfort and care while always treating them with the dignity they deserve in the wake of unspeakable loss. Just the Red Cross symbol alone is a vision of hope, a symbol of love and commitment to relieve suffering to those in need.
As a parent, I know the protection of my family is paramount in my thoughts and actions every day. It gives me security knowing that companies like Master Lock have been providing individuals the most innovative security solutions for homes, autos, bikes, storage security and more since 1921. I remember my first experience with Master Lock was the combination lock on my gym locker. I used that lock from elementary through high school and that made an impression even then about the quality of their products.
Master Lock is the recognized leader in padlock and security industries and is always setting the bar higher and producing the best products to help families live as safely and securely as we can. In an uncertain world Master Lock helps us keep our belongings safe and secure with products that we can put our trust in.
Master Lock has a “Protecting All That You Love and Care About” Sweepstakes: Master Lock is helping consumers protect all that they love and care about in 2014, whether a precious pet, certain someone or prized possession.
Master Lock is kicking off a year-long initiative by asking consumers to tweet what they most want to protect using the hashtag #MasterLockProtects in exchange for a $1 donation to the American Red Cross and entry into their sweepstakes for the chance to win one of 28 great prize packs!
Master Lock will make an initial $10,000 donation to the American Red Cross and will donate up to $10,000 in additional funds based on consumers participation in the sweepstakes.
Master Lock’s generous donation will support the urgent needs of the American Red Cross mission, whether it is responding to a disaster, collecting lifesaving blood, teaching skills to save a life, or assisting military members and their families during emergencies.
I would like to invite you to join me at a Twitter party, kicking off the campaign on Tuesday, February 18th. If you would like to attend, click HERE!
Sweepstakes period: February 17th – February 28th
See the Sweepstakes Rules HERE!
3 Grand Prize Winners:
$100 Visa Gift Card
Master Lock 5422D Portable Key Safe
1547DCM Backpack Lock
5900D SafeSpace
Red Cross Emergency Preparedness Kit
25 First Prize Winners: 25
$50 Visa Gift Card
Master Lock 5422D Portable Key Safe
1547DCM Backpack Lock
5900D SafeSpace
Red Cross Emergency Preparedness Kit
So please share a tweet to raise money for the American Red Cross and let Master Lock know what you most want to protect using the hashtag #MasterLockProtects. You just may be a winner in the sweepstakes for doing your part to help such a great organization!!!
Many people started the new year with resolutions and popular resolutions were to eat healthier, lose weight and get regular exercise. If you made resolutions to eat healthier you might want to head to Gortons.com where you can download a coupon and explore their products and recipes. Gortons has a nice selection of grilled fish and it can help you prepare low-calorie, healthy meals for yourself and your family with ease.
I recently was provided with coupons to pick up several packages of Gorton’s delicious seafood products as well as 2 large oven mitts, a spatula and recipe cards. Tonight I took out the grilled Tilapia and made a Tilapia Scampi and served it over rice pilaf and with steamed vegetables. It was absolutely delicious, the fish cooked beautifully and was tender and flaky. My little ones loved it which speaks volumes because they are very picky eaters. I could not have asked for an easier to prepare healthy and satisfying dinner for my family. I cannot wait to try the other varieties I bought!
Some more exciting news is that you can participate in Gorton’s Real Fabulous Sweepstakes where you can enter daily to win a $1000 Makeover Grand Prize and weekly prizes. You can also connect with Gorton’s on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.
Gorton’s is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings! One lucky blog reader will win two full-value product coupons, 1 pair of Gorton’s-branded oven mitts, a Gorton’s spatula and an assortment of Gorton’s recipe cards. Thanks to Gorton’s for the review products and for sponsoring this tasty giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!! Open to US residents.
Gorton’s Grilled Seafood Prize Pack Giveaway on Mommy Ramblings Rules:
Please enter the giveaway using the Rafflecopter widget below. Good Luck!!!
Hostess and Universal Studios Celebrate the Despicable Me 2 release on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD with The Twinkie Minion Makeover Sweepstakes! The Limited Edition Minion Makeover Packaging hits shelves as the holiday season gets underway.
Hostess is inviting fans across the country to kick up their creativity and dress up their favorite golden, crème-filled treats and “Minion-ize” their Twinkies for the chance to win great prizes. Now through January 5, 2014, Hostess lovers can make the season a little brighter by visiting Hostess on Facebook and download a great collection of Minion accessories on the Hostess App to make your own Twinkie Minion. Fans can then upload pictures of their creations to enter to win a daily instant prize, which includes a Despicable Me 2 Blu-ray and special offers from Hostess, or the grand prize, which includes a Home Theater System, a collection of 30 Blu-rays and a year’s supply of Hostess treats.
Visit the photo gallery on the App to see great entries like the ones below:
Are you ready for some NCAA Football? We are! Every weekend you will find us watching and routing for Rutgers Scarlet Knights! Our oldest daughter is in graduate school there so they are “our team”. We love to watch especially as the weather gets colder with some great food that we can make in advance.
A big pot of chili with cheddar cheese, pizza, wings, chips and dip and nachos are staples for game days. Our house is the go to house and while we have five kids it seems we have many more since we have one of my son’s friends who lives with us (I do not say that jokingly, he lives here) and all of their other friends seem to as well since they are here all the time. It’s so true that we always have room for one more and it adds to our cheering section.
Speaking of cheering, do you want something to cheer about? Café Mom/Rite Aid/Unilever have a sweepstakes you can enter and have a chance of winning a 60″ TV with Bose Sound System as well as some other great prizes!!!
This fall at Rite Aid stores nationwide, when you purchase $15 of Degree Men, Dove® Men+Care, or AXE® products you will automatically receive $5 on your +Up Rewards for your next purchase! Come in and make the grab this season between now through Saturday, October 26th. Want more? Keep reading because there is a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings for a $20 Rite Aid Gift Card!
Win a $20 Rite Aid Gift Card. Use the Rafflecopter widget below to enter. Open to US residents! Good Luck!!!