Pepsi Throwback Winner

Congratulations to Betty C from Bea's Creations! Her name was selected at random via Random.org as the winner of the Pepsi Throwback giveaway.

Thanks to all who entered and to Pepsi and Weber Shandwick for sponsoring this fun, retro giveaway!

Stay tuned for more exciting contests...coming soon!

Pepsi Throwback Groovy Retro Giveaway

If you're like me and love all things retro, you are going to love Pepsi's new Throwback look and taste. This spring, Pepsi and Mountain Dew are inviting consumers on a nostalgic trip back in time by offering special retro versions of the two beverages.



Not only is the packaging retro cool, but the beverages themselves are sweetened with natural sugar, just like they were in the 60's and 70's. Now you can get a "taste of the past" when you try Pepsi Throwback and Mountain Dew Throwback!

"As we revamp our brand with our 'refresh everything' campaign, we want to give a nod to the fun things of the past," said Anamaria Irazabal, director of marketing, Pepsi-Cola North America Beverages. "For some it will be a trip down memory lane, but for others it will be a chance to experience a new twist on their favorite brands."

Pepsi Throwback and Mountain Dew Throwback will be available nationwide for about seven more weeks and are available in 20-ounce, single-serve bottles and 12-pack cans.

Visit PepsiThrowbackHub.com for cool desktop threads, tools for giving your blog a throwback look, and more!



To help celebrate the throwback campaign, Pepsi is giving away a fun package (pictured above) of retro goodies to one lucky reader of So a Blonde Walks Into a Review. The winner will receive:

• Pepsi Throwback Trucker Cap
• Retro Pepsi Tin Lunch Box
• Retro Clock Radio/CD Player
• USB Lava Lamp
• Pepsi Throwback & Mountain Dew Throwback

To enter, simply leave a comment on this post letting me know what you love about Pepsi products. Be sure that there is an email address for you that I can find, or your entry will have to be disqualified.

WINNER MUST RESPOND TO THE WINNING NOTIFICATION WITHIN 24 HOURS FOR THIS GIVEAWAY. Pepsi needs the winner's information by May 1, so this rule can not be relaxed....sorry!

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Deadline to enter is 11:59 EST, Wednesday, April 29, 2009. Winner will be selected at random using Random.org. WINNER MUST RESPOND TO THE WINNING NOTIFICATION WITHIN 24 HOURS FOR THIS GIVEAWAY. Pepsi needs the winner's information by May 1, so this rule can not be relaxed....sorry! Good luck to all!

Making Life Better

With the spring holidays upon us, families are gathering around the table to celebrate with good food and good company. But with the current economic situation, it may be hard to prepare the perfect meal without breaking the bank.

MakingLifeBetter.com has come to the rescue with valuable meal ideas at affordable prices from trusted brands. In fact, the site is filled with tips and recipes for every day of the year, as well as vital information for other areas of your life.

If you missed it, check last week's newspaper for a valuable offer from the site for up to $20 off a holiday ham or turkey purchase.

Here are a few ideas from MakingLifeBetter.com that are great year-round:

• Knorr Sides: Spend less time in the kitchen by making a quick one-dish meal in three easy steps. Simply add your favorite cooked meat or chicken to Knorr Rice and Pasta Sides to make your family a satisfying one-dish meal, like Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo.
  
  
• Recipe Secrets: Creating a Country-Style Pot Roast is as simple as combining a few ingredients in the Dutch oven to roast, including Lipton Recipe Secrets Onion Soup Mix, which provides the perfect blend of seasonings to create delicious, affordable meals and great recipes for every occasion.
  
  
• Breyers: Bring a sweet ending to your holiday meal with a classic Hot Fudge Sundae using delicious Breyers All Natural Vanilla Ice Cream - a family-favorite made easily (and more affordably) at home!

Visit MakingLifeBetter.com for other ways to "feel good, look good, and get more out of life," today!

Corneille CD Winners

Congratulations to SeahorseLady and to Whall! Their names were selected at random as the winners of Corneille's new CD "The Birth of Cornelius."

Thanks to all who entered, and to Music Moms who sponsored this fabulous giveaway.

Stay tuned for more fun contests to come!

Veggie Adventures

I'm very fortunate that my youngest child's favorite food is actually....broccoli. I know that's a rare thing, especially since getting my older two to eat vegetables is always a challenge.

As part of their continued effort to help parents overcome the challenges of getting children to eat their vegetables, the makers of Hidden Valley Salad Dressings have created Veggie Adventures, a free online game that can be played now at LoveYourVeggies.com.

A recent study showed that 60 percent of parents play computer games with their children, so it's pure genius on the part of Hidden Valley Dressings to combine the fun of a computer game with education on the importance of vegetables.

The graphics and illustrations in the game are adorable and eye-catching. On "At the Farm," kids will virtually grow their own vegetables. Then, they'll have to drive carefully to ensure safe delivery of the vegetables in "On the Road." Finally, they can serve up their veggies when they play "In the Kitchen."

In addition to the fun and easy games, there are great tips and facts that kids will learn along the way. To make it even more exciting, players receive a printable certificate at the end of each game to commemorate their success.

Just click here to start playing with your child. Enjoy!