Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 07:00 AM
Hello Blog Fans! Today is a special holiday edition of Trade-Up Tuesday. I want to thank all of you for stopping by each and every day all through the year to read and comment here at A Better Bag of Groceries. And so I’ve assembled a little festive gift for this last giveaway before Christmas.
It was really hard to choose what to giveaway today. As you know, most of the rich foods that we associate with Christmas don’t really get the best NuVal scores. But since this is NuVal’s official “Mom” blog (really, “Mom” and “Dad” blog), I know that many of my dear readers will be burning the midnight oil this week. With the way Christmas falls on a weekend, there is precious time left to play Santa. And I know that I am finding as the kids get older, it becomes harder to keep the magic going.
I know that the lines at Dunkin’ Donuts will be extra long each morning this week as bleary-eyed parents stop for their morning joe on their way to work after a late night of stealth wrapping. Yes, it’s a tough week. But hang in, everybody. The end is in sight.
My sister, Pilates Julie, gave us the greatest gift last weekend. She called us on Friday and told us that she wanted to take our kids to see the new Alvin and the Chipmunks movie and then for an early dinner so that we could have a few hours to get some Santa stuff done. Hallelujah! We were so thrilled. Not only did we not have to endure listening to chipmunks on the big screen for two hours, but we were able to get all of our Santa wrapping done in the light of day – a whole week before Christmas! It was wonderful.
So, I am not tempted to keep this coffee giveaway for myself, because thanks to Auntie Julie, I’m in good shape this week. But I am sure there are some of you who could use this “America Runs On Dunkin’ ” gift pack. It includes a whole pound of coffee, a Dunkin’ mug, and a $5 gift card. And oh, by the way, coffee is not scored at NuVal. Why? Because it has no nutrients. But it just might be what gets you through to Christmas Eve.
Today’s Giveaway
One very lucky winner will win today’s Dunkin’ Giveaway. All you need to do is leave a comment below telling me why you could use it this week. Still have cards to write, wrapping to do, shopping to do, hosting a crowd? Here’s your chance to tell me. I’ll select one winner at 8 am Eastern Time on Wednesday December 21st. Good Luck Everybody!
Posted by: Melissa
Posted in: Trade-Up Tuesday
Tags: Dunkin Donuts, Giveaway
Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at 08:20 AM
It’s Wordless Wednesday! Today, I’m driving all the way to Schenectady, New York to visit the folks who work on NuVal at Price Chopper supermarkets. So, you really must talk amongst yourselves. Have fun - and I’ll check in later to see what you all had to say about today’s photos.
Yesterday’s Winner
Congratulations to Commenter #22, Trisha M. You’ve won the Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Giveaway! Lucky you! Please send me an email with your mailing address to abetterbagofgroceries@gmail.com so that I can ship your prize out to you. Thanks to everyone who entered!
Announcing the NuVal® Moms Club!
The NuVal® System is improving the lives of families and moms from coast to coast. From Kelly Radi who calls herself “The NuVal® Momma” due to the impact of NuVal® Scores in helping her and her daughter to lose weight and make more nutritious choices, to Kiersten Peck, who lost 40 pounds and ran 4 marathons since learning about NuVal® Scores, moms around the country are living healthier, happier lives thanks to the NuVal® System. And, we want to hear from you moms out there with great stories to tell. How has The NuVal® System impacted your life? Do you feel more confident in your shopping? Are your kids eating better? Have you lost weight or changed your life as a result of NuVal®? If you’re willing to share your story with others, please email it along with a photo or two to our Marketing Director, Alison Hankins at ahankins@Nuval.com. For each story that we receive, we’ll mail you a NuVal® Moms shirt and welcome you to our Moms Club. And, we’ll select a NuVal® Mom of the Month who will receive a big prize and be one of the celebrated faces of NuVal®. This month we’re going to give away a $50 American Express gift card to one lucky winner who submits their NuVal story. We’ll pick at random. Entries are due by December 16th to be eligible for the prize. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Posted by: Melissa
Posted in: Wordless Wednesday
Tags: Giveaway, Mom's Club, Wordless Wednesday
Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 07:03 AM
Welcome to Trade Up Tuesday! Every Tuesday, I blog about a trade up I’ve made since I came to work for NuVal and I give away something for free. It’s a great day.
Today, I’m giving away some great grains. They really are impressive. I have to say, the grains in my kitchen pantry have completely changed since I came to work for NuVal over three years ago. They’ve gotten more whole and more complex. And more exotic. I couldn’t even say quinoa back in 2008! (Keen-Waah!)
Anyway, check out the scores on these great grains:
- Quinoa: NuVal score of 82
- Brown Rice Couscous: NuVal score of 82
- Pearl Barley: NuVal score of 91
- Hodgson Mill Whole Wheat Penne: NuVal score of 91
With these great scores, why would you eat plain pasta (which typically scores about a 60) or regular ‘ole white rice (which typically scores a 57)?
Today’s Giveaway
One lucky reader will win all four of these Great Grains! All you need to do is leave a comment below telling me which of the four grains you would try first and what you would make with it. (I love hearing your ideas!) I’ll select one winner at random at 8 am Eastern on Wednesday October 12th. Good Luck!
Posted by: Melissa
Posted in: Tennis, Trade-Up Tuesday
Tags: Giveaway
Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 08:10 AM
Welcome to Trade Up Tuesday! Every Tuesday, I blog about a trade up I’ve made since learning about NuVal scores and I give away something for free. It’s a great day.
Since last Tuesday, autumn officially arrived. Although we’ve been stuck in a patch of incredibly warm and humid weather here in New England, we took some time over the weekend to do a little fall decorating. I love fall and I just could not wait!
So, today, I wanted to give away something that was truly autumnal. Kashi’s Autumn Wheat seemed like a great choice. I know that it is a huge hit among Kashi fans. It scores a 40 on the NuVal scale. That’s a great score for cereal because the average NuVal score for all cereals is only a 27. So, if you choose Kashi Autumn Wheat, you are choosing a cereal that is above average. Plus, you’ll feel all autumny.
Today’s Giveaway
One lucky reader will win both boxes of Kashi’s Autumn Wheat cereal. All you need to do is leave a comment below telling me what you love best about the fall season. I can’t wait to see what you all have to say! I’ll select one winner at random at 8 am Eastern Time on Wednesday. Good luck!
Yesterday’s Winner
Congratulations to Commenter #13, Dana! You’ve won the Lunchbox Love notes! Lucky you! Please send me an email at abetterbagofgroceries@gmail.com with your mailing address so that I can mail them out to you. Thanks to everyone who entered.
Posted by: Melissa
Posted in: Kashi, Trade-Up Tuesday
Tags: Giveaway, Kashi, Kashi Autumn Wheat
Monday, September 26, 2011 at 07:17 AM
Guess what showed up in my mailbox over the weekend? A 4-pack of Lunchbox Love notes to give away to one lucky A Better Bag of Groceries reader!
Yes, the nice people at www.sayplease.com know how much I love these notes. And my kids adore them, too! So, they sent me some to give away on the blog.
They are little notes that I put in my kids lunch boxes now and then. In fact, my kids love these so much, that I just purchased a six-pack of these notes so that I can put them in their lunches every day. They have so many different messages, showing love, encouragement or just fun. This one is perfect for a Monday.
This is a great message for all kids.
And I just love this one. Awwwww!
There are a couple of blank notes too, so that you can write you own personal messages.
On the flip side of each note, there is a trivia fact. My kids come home each afternoon talking about these facts. They love them!
Wow, who knew?
By the way, there are other Lunchbox Love sets too. For co-workers, girlfriends, tweens, etc.
I have so much fun rummaging through to find just the right message for each child. “You’ve been so helpful lately – thank you!” goes into my daughter’s lunch box. “I knew you could do it” goes into my son’s. Just having these little notes near my lunchboxes helps me to remember to praise my kids (and mention the specific things they did well) – or give them some extra encouragement when they need it.
To Enter:
One lucky reader will win the 4-pack of Lunchbox Love for Kids (Volumes 9, 10, 11 and 12). All you need to do is leave a comment below telling me something that is in your lunch bag today. You can enter twice by leaving a second comment and telling me the NuVal score for that item. You can find sample scores on the NuVal website or by searching this blog. I’ll select one winner at 8 am Tuesday Eastern time, so don’t delay. Good luck!
Posted by: Melissa
Posted in: Lunch
Tags: Giveaway, Lunchbox Love, sayplease
