CLOSED: General Mills Goes Retro....4th Year In A Row (+ Retro Pack + Target Gift Card Giveaway)- 5 winners

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For the fourth year in a row, by popular demand....


General Mills' Cereals are back with a "blast from the past" with "Retro" packaging, designs and cartoons from the 50s, 60s and 70s, carried exclusively in Target stores nationwide till mid March 2011 or till supplies last.


The Buzz:

This year, the packaging was chosen based on a national survey conducted by General Mills, which asked consumers to pick their favorite Retro package designs. The top packages chosen include Cheerios (1956), Trix (1968), Honey Nut Cheerios (1984), Cinnamon Toast Crunch (1984) and Lucky Charms (1989).


Consumers were also asked to share thoughts and opinions about their childhood memories of breakfast cereals, including favorite characters, promotions, prizes, cartoon characters and shows. Many identified rings, submarines and cars as favorite promotions on cereal packages; most preferred prizes over games and favorite Big G cereal characters were Lucky the Leprechaun, the Trix Rabbit and Buzz from Honey Nut Cheerios.


The package promotion on each of the cereal boxes features Retro cartoons. For more "Retro" fun, consumers can go to www.grocerysavvy.com and view some cartoons from the past, while enjoying a fun morning with family and friends over breakfast.


Some Retro Fun Facts:

Did you know that in....

1956, Gas was only 22 cents a gallon? (Wow! Time machine lets go!!)


In 1968, Mattel's Hot Wheels Toy Cars were first introduced. (Are they really that old?)


In 1984, stonewashed jeans, the Apple Macintosh and the Space Shuttle Discovery, all did their maiden launches!


In 1989, the Berlin Wall came tumbling down.


And in all those "landmark" years, General Mills cereals was a breakfast favorite in many homes....and continues to be a favorite today!

As a hard core Honey Nut Cheerios lover, I have to confess "Retro" or not, the little Buzz will always have my Mommy vote.


Come on! With 100% natural grain oats and oat bran, perfectly coated with just the right amount of honey, each crispy Cheerio is low in fat, delicious and healthy, healthy, healthy!

A total win-win 'anytime of the day' EB Mommy 'munchie'. Oh yeah!



Five readers will have the opportunity to win one "General Mills Retro"Pack each.


Each pack includes

• 1 box of Cheerios cereal
  
• 1 box of Honey Nut Cheerios cereal
• 1 box of Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal
• 1 box of Trix cereal
• 1 box of Lucky Charms cereal and
• A 10 US$ Target Gift Card

Here's how you can win it:

1. Mandatory entry (without this, all other entries will be disqualified)-

Visit Grocery Savvy and spend a little time enjoy watching a few cartoons from the "good ol' days". When you're ready, hop back and let me know which cartoon AND episode was a favorite.


2. Love on the Sponsor-

- Follow me on Twitter and tweet once daily...

RT @ebmommy #Win 1 of 5 General Mills Cereal Packs + Target Gift Cards at EBMR's Retro #Giveaway http://bit.ly/f5h8U0 (3/12)-5 winners


3. Seven additional entries: (1 entry each)-

- Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect

- "Like" me on Facebook.

- Follow me on Networked Blogs

- Follow my feed via RSS

- Subscribe via email to receive EBMR's blog updates

-Snag my Blog button

-Blog about this giveaway (leave a comment with a link to your blog post)


* Please ensure your Blogger Profile holds your email address. If it's set to private or your email address does not show, please add the same in your comments*


This giveaway is open to US Residents only, 18 years and above. 5 winners will be chosen with the random.org generator on March 12, 2011 at 10 pm Central time.

Labels: Cheerios, General Mills, More giveaways, Reviews / Giveaways

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 3:02 PM 454 Comments

CLOSED: Chex Party Mix Snacks...Party Winners! (+ Giveaway)

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A new year means a whole year of family gatherings, friend get-togethers and parties for the kids. Well, thanks to General Mills' crunchy Chex products, you can have yummy yet healthy, whole grain centered snacks that will have all your guests reaching out for one serving after the other!


Need a little inspiration?
Hop on over to the Chex Party Mix Recipe site to whip up quick bowls of deliciousness! Most of the recipes can be made in the microwave in just 15 minutes and call for ingredients that you will find lying around in the pantry.

Take for instance this recipe for Chex Muddy Buddies.


Ingredients

9 cups Rice Chex, Corn Chex or Chocolate Chex cereal (or combination)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar


Preparation Directions

1. Into large bowl, measure cereal; set aside.
2. In 1-quart microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave about 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.
3. Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

Substitution

Peanut butter and chocolate are a favorite flavor combo, but peanut butter lovers can substitute peanut butter chips for the chocolate chips to intensify that flavor.

Now isn't this easy?
I know I will be considering this for Bunny girl's next school party. I'm sure it will be a preschooler party snack winner!

Before you hop away to bookmark a few recipes, don't forget to enter to win a Chex Party Mix pack


Win it:

One reader will have the opportunity to win a Chex Party Mix pack


that will include:

• 1 box of Rice Chex
• A set of measuring cups and
• 1 awesome Chex Party Mix tote bag (I love mine. It's spacious and perfect for carrying all those groceries. Plus it looks great too!)
  

Here's how you can win it:

1. Mandatory entry (without this, all other entries will be disqualified)-

Tell me which Chex Party Mix recipe, when re-created, will be gobbled up in no time by your party guests?


2. Love on the Sponsor-

- Follow me on Twitter and tweet once daily

RT @ebmommy #Win a #Chex Party Mix Pack at EBMR's #Snack Pack #Giveaway http://bit.ly/ezD6jq (1/22) #myblogspark #generalmills #tote


3. Seven additional entries: (1 entry each)-

- Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect

- "Like" me on Facebook.

- Follow me on Networked Blogs

- Follow my feed via RSS

- Subscribe via email to receive EBMR's blog updates

-Snag my Blog button

-Blog about this giveaway (leave a comment with a link to your blog post)



* Please ensure your Blogger Profile holds your email address. If it's set to private or your email address does not show, please add the same in your comments*


This giveaway is open to US Residents only, 18 years and above. 1 winner will be chosen with the random.org generator on January 22, 2011 at 10 pm Central time.





** EBMR Disclaimer: I was sent a Chex Party Mix from General Mills, through My Blog Spark, for review purposes only. This review has not been monetarily compensated and is based on the views and opinions of my family and/or self. Please note that the opinions reflected in this post have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way. **

Labels: Chex Party Mix, General Mills, More giveaways, My Blog Spark, Reviews / Giveaways

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 5:03 PM 256 Comments

CLOSED: A Community of Hope...Pink Together (+Giveaway Pack)

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When you go through life's battles, hope is what gives you the grace to take those heavy steps ahead.

This month symbolically reminds us of many who fight the clutches of breast cancer and encourages us to help make a difference in the research that is being conducted to help detect this cancer early and fight it till its rendered powerless.

Even as I type this out, many women are battling this at this very moment and nothing makes the fight easy but there is something that can help them move forward......loving support! Thanks to the wonders of technology today, not only can they enjoy the support of their family and friends around them but also the virtual support of over 680,000 breast cancer survivors on the growing, loving community of hope... Pink Together.


On the site, you can also read the empowering stories from the 2010 Pink Together Survivor Ambassadors, five incredible individuals whose courage in the face of breast cancer serves as a source of inspiration:

* Ebony Steele – This three-year survivor serves as a National Ambassador for Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s Circle of Promise, an effort focused on fostering breast cancer awareness, support, empowerment and action among African American women.

* Eli Arroyo-Allen – A two-year survivor, Eli is the founder of the Loving Life/Amando La Vida program supporting Latina women with breast cancer.

* Ginger Johnson – A mother and four-year survivor, Ginger is the director of Happy Chemo!, whose mission is to bring happiness to those dealing with the negative effects of chemotherapy and cancer.

* Libby Pomroy – Libby is a two-time, 15-year survivor and a General Mills employee.

* Nicole Vazquez – This three-year survivor is a Komen breast cancer activist in the Latino community.

These Survivor Ambassadors and their empowering stories will also be featured on the Pink Together Facebook fan page and YouTube channel, and on special pink packaging on General Mills’ brands like Cheerios Cereal, Green Giant Frozen Vegetables and Nature Valley Granola Bars.

If you or someone you know would make a great candidate for next year’s Pink Together Survivor Ambassadors, please visit PinkTogether.com for more information.

You can help too.

To encourage personal connections in the online community, General Mills will donate $1 (up to $20,000) to Komen for each inspirational story submitted, encouraging comment posted, or virtual flower of support sent on PinkTogether.com, and for each shared message of hope posted on Pink Together's Facebook fan page during the month of October (up to $5,000).
This $25,000 is in addition to the $2 million donation General Mills has committed to Komen to advance breast cancer research and support education and community outreach projects.

Will you help make a difference?

Remember....Individually we are strong, but together we are stronger.


Win it:

One reader will have the opportunity to win a Pink Together gift pack.


This includes

• A Pink Ribbon car magnet
• A Pink Ribbon key chain
• A Pink Ribbon travel mug
  
• A Pink Ribbon drawstring backpack and
  
• Coupons for free packages of one Big G cereal, Green Giant Frozen Veggies, Macaroni Grill Dinner Kits, Fiber One Bars and Progresso Soup.
  

All of the items included in the gift packs are from ShopKomen.com, where 25 percent of the merchandise purchase price benefits Komen.


Here's how you can win it:

1. Mandatory entry (without this, all other entries will be disqualified)-

What do you find most inspiring about the Pink Together community?


2. Love on the Sponsor-

- 'Like' Pink Together on Facebook

- Join the 'Pink Together Community'

- Subscribe to Mom Audience's Newsletter

- Follow me on Twitter and tweet once daily...

RT @ebmommy Win a Pink Together Giveaway Pack at EBMR's(11/6)http://bit.ly/d2Xcp0 #giveaway #win #breastcancer #thinkpink #cancer #komen


3. Five additional entries: (1 entry each)-

-Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect, RSS feeds.

-Sign up to receive email updates (Make sure you accept the subscription request )

- Fan me on Facebook.

-Snag my Blog button

-Blog about this giveaway (Leave a comment with a link to your blog post)


* Please ensure your Blogger Profile holds your email address. If it's set to private or your email address does not show, please add the same in your comments*


This giveaway is open to US Residents only, 18 years and above. 1 winner will be chosen with the random.org generator on November 6 2010 at 10 pm Central time.


Note: This Giveaway is also featured in the Mom Audience Explosion (Nov 1-5)





** EBMR Disclaimer: I was sent a Pink Together gift pack from General Mills, through My Blog Spark, for review purposes only. This review has not been monetarily compensated and is based on the views and opinions of my family and/or self. Please note that the opinions reflected in this post have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way.**

Labels: breast cancer, General Mills, More giveaways, My Blog Spark, Pink Together, Reviews / Giveaways

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 3:44 PM 188 Comments

CLOSED: Sam's Club Back To School Event = More Box Tops! (+Giveaway)

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What better way to get set to go back to school than with Sam's Club's big 'Back to School' event from August 11-31, 2010?

Buy participating General Mills products from Sam's Club and collect 6 Box Tops, to support your local school.
(Read more about Box Tops for Education here)



Win on EBMR:

One reader will have the opportunity to win a 25$ Sam's Club gift card.


Here's how you can win it:

1. Mandatory entry (without this, all other entries will be disqualified)-

Tell me one must-have item you will be buying from Sam's Club to help you get all set for 'back to school'.


2. Love on the Sponsor-

- Follow me on Twitter and tweet once daily...

RT @ebmommy Win a 25$ Sam's Club GC on EBMR's(8/28) http://bit.ly/9MtOds #giveaway #win #samsclub #myblogspark #backtoschool #boxtops


3. Four additional entries: (1 entry each)-

-Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect, RSS feeds, email updates

- Fan me on Facebook.

-Snag my Blog button

-Blog about this giveaway (leave a comment with a link to your blog post)


* Please ensure your Blogger Profile holds your email address. If it's set to private or your email address does not show, please add the same in your comments*


This giveaway is open to US Residents only, 18 years and above. 1 winner will be chosen with the random.org generator on August 28 2010 at 10 pm Central time.




** EBMR Disclaimer: I will be sent a Sam's Club Plus Membership upgrade and gift card by Sam's Club and General Mills, through My Blog Spark. This review has not been monetarily compensated and is based on the views and opinions of my family and/or self and information provided by Sam's Club and General Mills. Please note that the personal opinions reflected in this post have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way.**

Labels: General Mills, More giveaways, My Blog Spark, Reviews / Giveaways, Sam's Club

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 6:00 PM 345 Comments

CLOSED: Sam's Club Sunny Day Snacks with Nature Valley (+Giveaway)

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Looking for a healthy 'munchie' to sustain your family on those trips out to the park, the beach or even just a trek out into the Nature Reserves? Well General Mills has just the snack you need with their Nature Valley Chewy Trail Mix Granola bars.

In collaboration with My Blog Spark, General Mills sent us a Sam's Club Sunny Day Snacks pack that held

• A stock up sized pack of Nature Valley Chewy Trail Mix Granola bars (Fruit & Nut) and
  
• A 25$ Sam's Club gift card
  

These 100% natural snack bars, made up of rolled oats are 25% richer in almonds, peanuts, raisins and cranberries and the wrappers do state that they hold no artificial preservatives whatsoever plus each bar is just 140 calories in whole.

Woo-hoo...Bring It On!


This is a hot favorite in our home. Hubby loves it, Mommy loves it and I relish every single morsel of it greedily. (I have to add that this is such a wholesome healthy 'munchie' especially when I've wanted to chomp on something right after nursing Bunny Boo.) The only one we're yet to convince to eat it happily is Bunny girl. The dried fruits seem to keep her away from taking a bite of the chewy bar!

If you frequent your local Sam's Club for deals on your groceries, you really should take a walk down to the snack aisle and pick up the stock up sized pack of Nature Valley Chewy Trail Mix Granola bars they carry.


Win it:

One reader will have the opportunity to win a Sam's Club Sunny Day Snacks pack that will include

• A stock up sized pack of Nature Valley Chewy Trail Mix Granola bars and
  
• A 25$ Sam's Club gift card
  

Here's how you can win it:

1. Mandatory entry (without this, all other entries will be disqualified)-

Tell me which Nature Valley Chewy Trail Mix pack you'd like to try.


2. Love on the Sponsor-

- Follow me on Twitter and tweet once daily...

RT @ebmommy I'm tryin to win a 25$ Sam's Club GC & Trail Mix bars pack http://bit.ly/b1AtRd #giveaway #win #naturevalley #ebmr #samsclub

3. Four additional entries: (1 entry each)-

-Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect, RSS feeds, email updates

- Fan me on Facebook.

-Snag my Blog button

-Blog about this giveaway (leave a comment with a link to your blog post)


* Please ensure your Blogger Profile holds your email address. If it's set to private or your email address does not show, please add the same in your comments*


This giveaway is open to US Residents only, 18 years and above. 1 winner will be chosen with the random.org generator on June 12 2010 at 10 pm Central time.




** EBMR Disclaimer: I was sent a Sam's Club Sunny Day Snacks pack for review purposes by General Mills, through My Blog Spark. This review has not been monetarily compensated and is based on the views and opinions of my family and/or self and information provided by General Mills. Please note that the personal opinions reflected in this post have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way.**

Labels: General Mills, More giveaways, My Blog Spark, Nature Valley Chewy Trail mix, Reviews / Giveaways, Sam's Club

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 7:00 PM 374 Comments

BIG, FAT, General Mills Giveaway Winners

Oh yes, they've finally been picked....and the winners of the BIG, FAT, General Mills giveaway cereal packages are:

# 367-JS22
# 198- Amanda
# 288- Kimberley
# 106- JC
# 338- Ardy22

and the Grand Prize winner of the Atari Flashback 2 Game Console is

# 37- Betty N

Congratulations to all the winners. I hope you enjoy your wins. (Will be emailing you all right after this)

A big thank you goes out to everyone who entered these giveaways...don't lose heart as we have so many giveaways live and more yet to come. (You never know which one you may win!)

Also if you've won once on my blog, it doesn't mean you can't win again. Many of my readers have won twice, thrice and even four times on the blog giveaways. If the random generator picks your number you will be a winner....even if you've won before!


NOTE:

Labels: General Mills, More giveaways, Reviews / Giveaways, Winners

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 8:17 AM 0 Comments

CLOSED: The BIG, FAT General Mills-Atari-Target Giveaway

General Mills, Target and Atari have joined forces to bring out 5 limited edition Retro Cereal boxes that will only be sold in Target stores from February 14- March 7 2010.

The Retro packages will have a different game or prize featured on each of the 5 Cereals.

Here's the scoop from General Mills themselves.....

Cheerios: Favorite family fun games you played as a child--Remember Bullwinkle? How old were you when you first watched Bullwinkle and Rocky? Do you have any merchandise of these characters to share with your kids?

Honey Nut Cheerios: The Atari Flashback. What was your favorite game? You have a chance to show off your game skills to your kids by going online to atari.com to start playing some of the classic games. For a chance to win your very own Atari Flashback 2+ game system with the original ones and more, go to RetroGameGiveaway.com.

Cinnamon Toast Crunch: Remember when Cinnamon Toast first came in a bowl? With that, came a favorite toy that remains popular today...even on the golf course...the famous Flyer. How many of those did you collect as a child and play with your friends?

Lucky Charms: Remember putting on puppet shows as a kid? How simple it was to make them and you could find your favorites on the back of cereal packages. Did you ever master the Leprechaun Puppet?

Trix: Back by popular demand, the door-hanger. How simple they were to cut-out and "keep-out" brothers and sisters from entering you room! Do you have a crazy hang-up? What's your favorite saying to put on your door?

General Mills sent us the 5 limited edition Retro packs and a limited edition Retro Tee for review


and though the pictures on the boxes were different from the Current designs I have to confirm that the contents taste just the same, just as crispy and the Honey Nut Cheerios still rule in our home!!

Want to take a look at the 5 Featured Cereals with their new Retro look, against their Current look? Here goes......

PICTURE 1

PICTURE 2

PICTURE 3

PICTURE 4

PICTURE 5


So what's the BIG, FAT Giveaway?

Okay so now you must be wondering what the BIG, FAT Giveaway is about right?

Well, thanks to General Mills, Target and Atari I'm going to pick 6 winners.


WOW! What can I win?

5 winners will win a super-duper prize package that will include:

• 1 sample each of the limited edition General Mills Big G Retro cereal boxes (if you look at my 'sample' boxes you will see how huge they are!!)
• 1 Retro design T-shirt (I love mine because I absolutely love Honey Nut Cheerios!) and
  
• 1 10$ Target Gift card (Can I hear a big Yippee?!!)

The 6th winner will be our super-duper Grand Prize winner and the super-duper big prize is......
an Atari Flashback 2 Game Console!!!


Hurry!!! Tell me how I can enter!

That's real easy. You will have 7 modes of entry and till March 7th, 2010 to enter.


1. Mandatory entry (without this, all other entries will be disqualified)-

Labels: Atari, General Mills, More giveaways, Reviews / Giveaways, target

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 5:19 PM 385 Comments

Healthy breakfast habits (General Mills Review)

I've heard many people say they're in rush to take their kids to school, so just pack them a snack and a big, heavy lunch to tide the little ones through the day. I know many adults who skip breakfast, eat a heavy lunch at work and an even heavier dinner once they get back home.... Two scenarios that scream out 'UNHEALTHY' all the way!

Growing up, I thought my Mom was unfair to stuff us with a solid breakfast, juice/milk and then send us to school. Today as a Mom, I see myself making sure Bunny girl eats an equivalently nutritious and healthy a breakfast as possible....yes, I see my Mom in myself now!

It's important our children and selves begin the day with a good substance filled meal for more efficiency in performance and activity through the day. Breakfast is crucial and yes with time seeming limited on our hands half the time, a quick and easy way to do this is to feed your child and yourself with a bowl of cereal and milk.


Why cereal?

Cereals are...

• Rich in important vitamins, minerals and nutrients like vitamin A, B6, iron, niacin and zinc
• Wholesome with atleast 8 grams of whole grains per serving
• A healthier breakfast alternative with less fat and less cholesterol resulting in healthier body weight and lower Body Mass Index Measures
  

Now everyone knows Bunny girl and I have a weakness for General Mills' cereal- Cheerios (Honey Nut and Multi-grain Cheerios being our favorites!).


Did you know that General Mills has recently committed to taking an additional step towards providing us with a healthier bowl of cereal by....

• Reducing the sugar levels to single digit grams per serving and
• Increasing key nutrients like calcium, vitamin D and whole grain? (Over 20 General Mills cereals today confirm providing 16 grams of whole grain per cereal serving.)
  

Lets change things today if our breakfast habits are not in line with the 'Healthy Factor' and here's an incentive to start buying those boxes of cereal.....you can sign up for a chance to win a free box of Cheerios. By signing up, you will receive 4$ in Cheerios coupons, delivered to your email inbox. You can also print off other General Mills cereal coupons from this link.


** EBMR Disclaimer: In collaboration with this awareness campaign I have received 4 coupons for free cereal and the published information from General Mills through My Blog Spark. This review has not been monetarily compensated.**

Labels: General Mills, Mommy Tips, My Blog Spark, Reviews / Giveaways

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 7:52 AM 0 Comments

'Movie Moment' (Festive R&G)

Well General Mills has done it again!! Have you checked out their latest promotion?
Here's what you need to do:

• Buy any 2 specially marked boxes of these General Mills cereal favorites

Labels: Festive Giveaways, General Mills, My Blog Spark, Reviews / Giveaways

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 7:38 AM 223 Comments