Friday, September 23, 2011

Giveaway #4 - Emergency Thermal blankets AND a "Misto"! (with two ways to enter!) *CLOSED*


**This giveaway is now closed**


Today's giveaway is from us! We are giving away TWO prizes to one lucky reader.
Emergency Thermal Blankets (4 Pack)
The first thing we are giving away is a 4-pack of emergency thermal blankets. I have never personally used emergency blankets before, but I do have them in our 72-hour kits and it gives me peace of mind to know we have some protection against the elements (although I'll admit, in this Florida heat I'm not sure how useful they will be, but I still want to be prepared! It does get cold here, right??). Anyway, these blankets are a great addition to your 72-hour kits or your car kits.

Misto M100S Gourmet Brushed Aluminum Olive Oil Sprayer
The second thing we are giving away is a "Misto"! One thing that Abbie and I think is important when it comes to food storage is efficiency. Abbie recently told me that she was tired of buying cooking spray, not only for her food storage but also for her day-to-day cooking. So, she tried out the Misto, which is basically an olive oil sprayer.


Anything that cuts down on the number of items that need to be stored is a winner in my book. I know that many of you have a real lack of storage space in your homes. While this may not make a huge difference as a space saver, it's still a fun little gadget that could improve your food storage (and by not having to store cans of cooking spray, you have a couple extra square inches for more fun things, like Nutella and chocolate chips. Right??).


You have two ways to enter into this giveaway. The first is to leave a comment here on this blog post, answering the question,


What is your favorite form of exercise?


Kind of random, I know, but I'm always looking for tips and ideas to give me a little variety!


And the second way you can enter into today's giveaway is to head on over to our Facebook page and "Like" it! (Click the "Like" button at the top of the page) Once you've done that, come on back to this post and leave a second comment telling us that you liked our page.


I know we're a bit late to the Facebook bandwagon, but we are really excited about it! One of our goals in coming back to blogging is that we want to create more of a relationship with you, our readers! We want a public place where you can ask questions, and where you can also answer questions that others may have! We want to post links to things we find interesting, and we just basically want to interact more with you, and we feel that Facebook is a good platform for that. By "liking" our page on Facebook, you'll get updates in your news feed about what we're blogging about, questions we have, tips, etc.


This giveaway closes tomorrow morning at 8 a.m. and a winner will be announced shortly after that. Thanks!!

77 comments:

  1. PearlSeptember 23, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    I like walking/running with my dog - honestly hate doing it alone, and he has such a great time smelling things I can't help but enjoy!

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  2. PearlSeptember 23, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    And I just "liked" you on FB :)

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  3. shaunaSeptember 23, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Favourite exercise is definitely kettlebells. A great workout in a short amount of time.

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  4. EmilySeptember 23, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    I love walking with my ipod or even no music. Since it's staying dark so much later in the mornings, I've been doing some of my favorite cardio DVDs too like Ellen Barrett's Barefoot Cardio.

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  5. AubreySeptember 23, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    My favorite kind of exercise is bike riding!!

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  6. AubreySeptember 23, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    I liked you on facebook!!

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  7. Burrowing InSeptember 23, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    My favorite form of exercise was always volleyball. Recently I signed my little girls and I up for Mommy and Me World Dance class, and that has become my favorite way to exercise! It's so fun and it's such a joy to watch them enjoying themselves!

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    I love walking, walking to work, walking on my lunch hour, walking after work on a cool fall evening.

    cindyjensen@charter.net

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  9. MeliaSeptember 23, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Exercise? What's that? Walking is probably my favorite.

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  10. MeliaSeptember 23, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    I liked you on facebook, too!

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  11. SarahSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    I love to run, but I have been doing that since high school. Otherwise, DVDs are my next one. It is easy to do with the kids around, or before they wake up.

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  12. SarahSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    I also liked you on facebook. Very excited to see you there!

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    My favorite form of exercise is to walk up and down the isles shopping as fast as I can so I can get the deals and get out of the stores. Always in a pinch for time!
    pattybeagley@email.com

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  14. GraceSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    I was in love with my elliptical...until I met an arc trainer! I call it the mean machine. Holy cats! It gives you a real workout in no time flat without (most important!) harming my already shredded hips and knees. It's evil, but I love it (in a slightly masochistic way.)

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  15. SarahSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Exercise bike.

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  16. The Holdaway'sSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    I like chasing my kids on their bikes (whether riding mine or walking/running).

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  17. The Holdaway'sSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    I liked you on Facebook!

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  18. SarahSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    I just liked you on fb. Looking forward to reading your helpful posts!

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  19. DSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Running or swimming. Though since baby 4 I count picking up the house as exercise :)

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  20. Mom AllenSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    I enjoy swimming the most.

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  21. MicheleSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    I hate exercising just to be exercising. I find that I am more consistent when I have a purpose for exercise other than fitness. So I enjoy walking as geocaching, orienteering, and hiking. But on those days where it is 'just' exercise, I memorize scripture to keep my mind engaged.
    I've read that the emergency blankets can keep heat out as well by turning the reflective side out and placing it over your tent or camper. Just a thought...

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  22. NoraSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    I love talking my dogs out for a long walk.

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  23. LynnSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    After 25 years of step aerobics, Videos {yes....I said videos...not DVD's...ha ha}, and dancing to upbeat music daily in the basement....I felt like a hamster on a wheel. Now that my 6 kids have grown, I took my exercise outdoors. I run 6 miles a day and LOVE it! So much happier and feel free. lol

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  24. BethSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Swimming. I don't do it often enough, but I'm thinking it's time I get back to it--because it's a form of energy I actually look forward to rather than endure. (That's mostly the story of me and exercising..."thinking" about it, planning to get back to it..."

    Thanks for the giveaway. I'm curious about how Abby likes the oil mister. I tried one, and it required extensive pumping to build up pressure, and I could never seem to get it right. Is she having better luck?

    wordygirl at earthlink dot net

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  25. misskateSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    I love hiking in the mountains or jogging in the park.

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  26. misskateSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Also, I just liked your Facebook page. Looking forward to seeing your posts in my feed!

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  27. Cassi :)September 23, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    My favorite exercises are walking and swimming.

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  28. Cassi :)September 23, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    I liked your FB page.

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  29. TrinaSeptember 23, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    I love walking and hiking. My sister-in-law introduced me to zumba. I like that a lot too.

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  30. RobinSeptember 23, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    I enjoy the treadmill at 6 a.m. when it is quiet and I can get things done before the kids get up.

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  31. Andrea :)September 23, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    I love running one day, lifting weights the next, and not repeating the same thing each day.

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  32. Andrea :)September 23, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    I like your FB page!

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  33. CamilleSeptember 23, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    I LOVE to go hiking for exercise. You get your fill of appreciating the beauty all around us and the peace it brings....as well as exercise! It's great!

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  34. CamilleSeptember 23, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    I "liked" your Facebook page! Yay for you all to be on FAcebook now! :-)

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  35. Thats My Cuppa TeaSeptember 23, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    For exercise, go CANOEing! I Love it. It can be as easy or as hard as you want it to be. There are places everywhere to go Canoeing: lake, river, pond, bayou, or a neighbors large pond. My eight year old and I are saving up to get one of our own.

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  36. The Oman FamilySeptember 23, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    I love playing volleyball.

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  37. The Harried HomemakerSeptember 23, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    I love old school step aerobics.

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  38. JadeSeptember 23, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    I like jumping on the trampoline with my kids. It is so fun, it doesn't even seem like excersise!

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  39. JadeSeptember 23, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    I just liked you on facebook.

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  40. Laurie NguyenSeptember 23, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Walking. I don't need any special equipment, and I can do it just about everywhere.

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  41. AliSeptember 23, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    I love me some Dance, Dance Revolution. Fun, fun exercise.

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  42. The Oman FamilySeptember 23, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    I liked you on facebook.

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  43. Samantha RSeptember 23, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    I love chasing my kids around! ...and going on walks

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  44. VanessaSeptember 23, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    running

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  45. HeidiSeptember 23, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Running

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  46. HeidiSeptember 23, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    I "like" you on FB now too!

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  47. MichelleSeptember 23, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Dancing with my kids. For a few years now, we've done an hour of "dancey dance" time before we start getting them ready for bed. Some nights, we just run around in circles. :) It's always fun and it helps get that last bit of energy out before the kids start winding down.

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  48. MichelleSeptember 23, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    And Liked on FB!

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  49. LisaSeptember 23, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    I like to play the wii fit...its alot of fun

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  50. LisaSeptember 23, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    & I liked the page on facebook

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  51. Mrs. PearSeptember 23, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    My favorite method is chasing after my children!

    Oh, you mean formal exercise! Pilates.

    Mrs.Pear at comcast.net

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  52. RachelleSeptember 23, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Of course you wait till I'm on vacation to do giveaways! I'll just jump on in on #4.

    I HATE exercising but LOVE playing sports. That's pretty much the only exercise I get.

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  53. RachelleSeptember 23, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    I liked you on facebook

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  54. Family GalSeptember 23, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    My absolute favorite is Jazzercise..it is aerobic, weight training and stretching all in an hour, and all set to great music. When i can't make it to classes, i love to walk with my MP3 player. It's free, and you can do it solo or with someone, anytime you want, and anywhere you go. :)

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  55. magictypingbox@gmail.comSeptember 23, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    My favorite form of excercise? Gardening! With a bit of attention to posture and movement, a body can target all muscles. With attention to pace I can step up weeding or composting to add aerobic movement. Not only is it healthy exercise, but I get to grow my own healthy diet as well.My favorite form of excercise? Gardening! With a bit of attention to posture and movement, a body can target all muscles. With attention to pace I can step up weeding or composting to add aerobic movement. Not only is it healthy exercise, but I get to grow my own healthy diet as well.

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  56. SandySeptember 23, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    I enjoy running and swimming.

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  57. SandySeptember 23, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    I liked you on Facebook

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  58. Kris ESeptember 23, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    My favorite is walking with my Daughter. We talk about her day, things that are coming up and she lets me in on some of her secrets. We have a great time!

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  59. SusanSeptember 23, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    I like walking or weight lifting (free weights).

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  60. WhitneySeptember 23, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    I don't "like" any exercise but my favorite IF I had to pick would be walking with my hubby.

    Thanks for the give aways!

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  61. WhitneySeptember 23, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    I "liked" you on Facebook.

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  62. CandySeptember 23, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    I liked you on facebook. Glad to see you there. It must mean that you are growing! Congrats!

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  63. CandySeptember 23, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    I started walking 1-3 miles a day about 2 months ago. I usually take my phone along and call a family member that lives far away. It gives me time to catch up and makes the walk go by so fast that it doesn't even seem like exercise! I walk longer when I am talking than if I go by myself.

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  64. CortneySeptember 23, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    My personal favorite is Walk Away the Pounds with Leslie Sansone. She has great DVDs and for about $30 a year you can get a lot of videos on her website.

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  65. CortneySeptember 23, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    I liked you on FB!

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  66. Laura A.September 23, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Ooh, I want that Misto!

    And to answer your question, I enjoy walking and Pilates :)

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  67. FireSeptember 24, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    Swimming of any kind not just laps.

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  68. FireSeptember 24, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    Just "liked" your page! I know that it will be great to have you on facebook.

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  69. LynetteSeptember 24, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    Walking is my favorite exercise. Plus I like to us some small hand weights for a little toning.

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  70. Betty StewardSeptember 24, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    Exercise? What is this exercise you speak of? Now, my favorite outdoor activity is checking the mail, and my fingers do get a daily workout on my keyboard, but other than that? The several miles a say that I put in at my job is about it.

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  71. Betty StewardSeptember 24, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    I just 'liked' you on FB!

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  72. MorganSeptember 24, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    I love running, though love/hate may be more appropriate! I love the way it gets my heart rate up to where I want, and I love the way it feels to finish a good run!

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  73. kathiSeptember 24, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    I take a variety of classes at the gym

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  74. KathiSeptember 24, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    I liked you on FB

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  75. Dorothyt TSeptember 24, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    I love to swim and walk.

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  76. JSLCPierceSeptember 24, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    My favorite exercise is my trusty elliptical. I get to pop in my ipod and listen to upbeat and praise music while getting healthy!

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  77. JSLCPierceSeptember 24, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    I'm so glad you're on FB! I like your page now.

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