NESTLE Holiday Memories Photo Contest: Giveaway

One of the highlights of my bloggy year in 2009 was attending the Happy, Healthy Family Gathering at the Nestle Headquarters in California.  After touring the facilities and meeting the incredibly inspiring employees, I have a new respect for this company which goes way beyond their chocolate chips (amazing, I know!).  Now,  when I am looking for a new recipe or inspiration in the kitchen, my first stop is NestleFamily.com!

Nestle has included a new section on their site specifically designed to help you dazzle your friends and familythis holiday season.  You can find amazing recipes (check out the Mini Raspberry Snow Cakes!), decorating ideas, and even share your holiday traditions.

While you are looking around the site, why not win some money, right?  By simply submitting  your favorite holiday photo, you can win one of 5 Grand Prize $500 gift cards to wherever your heart desires!  The 45 runner ups will receive a $50 gift card as well!  You can submit a photo in one of five categories including:  Kids in the Kitchen, Bah Haumbug, Deck the Halls, Home for the Holidays and Cuddly Moments.  Dig up those old family photos or make some new memories and submit them before 6:00pm EST 1/4/10 in order to qualify!

Did you find a recipe  you are dying to make on NestleFamily.com?  Want to win some Nestle products to help you along?  Nestle has generously donated a gift basket full of coupons for FREE products to one Not-So-Blog reader including:

Toll House (chocolate chips and cookie dough), Carnation Evaporated Milk and Breakfast Essentials, Stouffer’s, Juicy Juice and Boost Kid Essentials, as well as products from Wonka and Rasinets. You will also receive  a 4×6 silver photo frame and the Carnation holiday recipe guide!

How to enter:

1. Check out the yummy recipes on the Nestle Family Holiday site and tell me which one makes your mouth water!

Additional entries:

1. Blog about this giveaway and link to The Not-So-Blog (10 extra entries).

2. Follow me (@BridgetteLA) on Twitter and Tweet this giveaway. Every time you tweet you get an additional entry! Unlimited! (You must have over 50 Twitter followers to qualify for unlimited entries!)

3. Subscribe to my blog.

4. Become a Fan of The Not-So-Blog on Facebook.

5.  Submit a photo to the Nestle Family Holiday Memories Photo contest and get 5 extra entries!

Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on January 4th. Prizes not claimed in 72 hours will be forfeited. Open to U.S. Residents only.

This review is the opinion of The Experimental Mommy. Other may have a different experience with the product. Thank you to Nestle who provided the product for review. I was not compensated in any way except for the complimentary product.

Happy New School Year with Nestle: Giveaway

New backpack, new lunchbox, new folders, new clothes, new teachers and new resolutions! As Moms and Dads around the country prepare their kids for a new school year, they create new ideals and resolutions in hopes of making the next few months run smoother than before. What resolutions did you make? Serving a hot breakfast? Helping your kids study a little each night? Taking the time to read a bedtime story every night?

For me, I decided to try to provide healthier snacks for my preschooler. Last year, Lily got hooked on sugary gummy treats, so I was determined to try and switch her obsession to something a little better for her growing body.  Nestle Family is encouraging parents to pack fun and creative lunches for their kids and has offered some great ideas and tips to help you keep your resolution!

I tested out the “Bumps on a Log” recipe which was very easy and a total hit!  Simply wash and slice a celery stalk, fill with peanut butter and place a few Raisinets on top!  For a preschooler who has sworn off all vegetables, this snack sure  put a smile on her face!  She has actually begged me for more celery “treats!”

To help you achieve fun and creative lunches for your kids, Nestle has offered one lucky Not-So-Blog reader a fabulous prize pack including:

Juicy Juice, Toll House Cookie Dough, Trail mix recipe cards, Tropical Raisinet Trail Mix,

a MEAD backpack with supplies and Lunch ideas from NESTLÉ Family

How to enter:

1. Visit Nestle Family and tell me one recipe you would love to try!

Additional entries

1. Blog about this giveaway and link to The Not-So-Blog (10 extra entries).

2. Follow me (@BridgetteLA) on Twitter and  Tweet this giveaway. Every time you tweet you get an additional entry! Unlimited! (You must have over 50 Twitter followers to qualify for unlimited entries!)

3. Subscribe to my blog.

4. Become a Fan of The Not-So-Blog on Facebook.

5. Favorite me in Technorati!

6.  Register with Nestle Family to receive email updates including great recipes!

Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on November 4th.  Prizes not claimed in 72 hours will be forfeited. Open to U.S. Residents only.

This review is the opinion of The Experimental Mommy. Other may have a different experience with the product. Thank you to Nestle for supplying the product for review.

Headed to NESTLE!

In a few minutes, I will be headed to California (have I mentioned that I have never been further West than Texas?) to visit the NESTLE Headquarters.  I am very excited about learning more about the multitude of brands and how I can keep my family happy and healthy with delicious and nutritious meals and snacks.

Lots of incredible bloggers will be in attendance and you can keep up with all the happenings by checking out the Nestle Family homepage!  I will do my best to keep you all updated, but the schedule is jam packed with informational sessions and FUN!

Meanwhile, Jennifer will be holding down the blog for me in my absence.  I know she has a few things planned for you including a YUMMY Ginger Ale Chicken recipe!  I will be back to the blog on Friday!

Be good!