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An Academy Award Sized Giveaway

As most of you all know, tomorrow night is the biggest night of the year for Hollywood. The night is filled with gorgeous dresses, witty jokes, and lots of good looking guys in tuxedos.

Academy Awards 2009: Best Dressed on the Red Carpet

I’m excited for the night and have even convinced Bo to watch it with me. I am so excited for this year’s hosts, James Franco and Anne Hathaway. While their humor will probably be far different than Steve Martin, Billy Crystal, and Alex Baldwin I expect it will be very entertaining!

If you want to watch but depend on your computer for television shows, I found out online that you can live stream the show on the Associated Press AP Live Site.

Normally, we do our best to see as many of the Oscar films as possible before the big night but this year we’ve only seen a few: Black Swan, The Kids are Alright, Inception (Bo only), Toy Story 3, and The Social Network (me only).

While we aren’t hosting a party this year, I received some great tips from the folks at Yoplait for a perfect Oscar Evening.

How to Get Your Home In Oscar Shape

  • Set up a photo area in your home – it could simply be a corner of your living room – where each guest can take their own ‘red carpet’ photo.
  • ·Pick a signature cocktail for the evening for something extra special.
  • ·Play a game with your guests and vote on who you think will win each award.

How to Make Yourself Red Carpet Ready

How to Get Ready for a Big Event – Fashion Tips from Jeannie Mai

Celebrity stylist, host of the Style Network’s “How Do I Look?” and Yoplait Light Two Week Tune Up spokesperson Jeannie Mai tells us how to get red-carpet ready:

  • The Dress: When picking a dress for your Oscar party, pick styles that show off your best assets. If you have great arms, show them off with a sleeveless look or try something like a wrap-dress to accentuate your curves.  An added bonus of a cocktail dress is that it can be transformed from casual to formal with a little help from accessories – so you could wear your dress to work, add accessories and hit a party.
  • Adding Glamour: You don’t have to spend a fortune to add a little flare to your outfit.  Try adding a broach, a statement necklace or fabulous earrings and colorful scarf to add some glamour to your dress.
  • Feeling Confident: Looking your best is also about feeling your best. With only a few days left before the Oscars, try a quick tune-up to give you that extra boost of confidence.
  • Shoes: Shoes are also an important part of your overall look. A pair of high heel shoes can give you added height making you look not only taller, but slimmer. Your shoes can instantly transform from casual to formal as well. Wear a classic pair of black or solid color pumps for day. Then to jazz them up for night – take a pair of pretty clip-on earrings and clip them onto the front of your shoes.  It’s a great way to add some glitz to polish off your look.

Now comes the fun part! I have an Academy Award sized giveaway (worth over $250) for readers. It includes the following:

  • IMG_0629Yoplait Food Journal and coupons
  • MultiGrain Cheerios workout pack including a gym bag, Cheerios, water bottle, and cereal holder
  • LightLife sampler package
  • A few samples of my favorite beauty products and scents from Lanvin, Fekkai, and more
  • An at home spa set

There are 3 ways to enter:

  • Add A Healthy, Happier Bear to your blog’s blogroll and let me know
  • Like and become friends with me at  A Healthy, Happier Bear on Facebook and let me know
  • Let me know what your favorite Oscar nominated movie was and why.

The giveaway ends tomorrow night when the Academy Awards end!

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90 Comments

  1. ashley February 27, 2011 / 2:25 am

    you’re on my blogroll lady! 🙂

  2. ashley February 27, 2011 / 2:25 am

    i “liked” you on facebook.

  3. ashley February 27, 2011 / 2:27 am

    i have to pick one and only one movie?

    i absolutely LOVED toy story 3…I didn’t have high expectations, but well to be honest sometimes thirds of movies aren’t they great. i couldn’t believe i actually cried.

    there are plenty other great movies out there. I’m afraid I haven’t really watched many, but will be watching the awards tomorrow night!

  4. jc February 27, 2011 / 2:40 am

    got you on reader and blogroll!

  5. Michelle February 27, 2011 / 2:40 am

    Ohhh. My fave movie this year was The Social Network. So good!

  6. Michelle February 27, 2011 / 2:43 am

    I also just liked you on FB! 🙂

  7. mary ann February 27, 2011 / 2:45 am

    blogrolled baby

  8. mary ann February 27, 2011 / 2:45 am

    fb’d as well

  9. tracey c February 27, 2011 / 2:46 am

    I, sadly, have only seen Toy Story 3 as I seem to fall asleep while viewing any movie after 8pm. So I guess that has my vote :).

  10. mary ann February 27, 2011 / 2:46 am

    fave nomination has to be either kings speech or the fighter. both were so artistic and well made. i left both movies speechless (no ignorant pun intended).

  11. Jul February 27, 2011 / 2:55 am

    Toy Story! Pixar deserves an award – they do such amazing work.

  12. Karla February 27, 2011 / 3:18 am

    I loved so many of the movies this year! I’d have to say The King’s Speech is #1, then The Social Network, followed closely behind by Toy Story 3.

    And I appreciate the glam tips—always need more direction in that arena 🙂

  14. Fit Chick Britt February 27, 2011 / 3:53 am

    A few things…

    1. I didn’t even know the academy awards were tomorrow (I must be out of the loop!)
    2. I like you on FB
    3. I’d have to vote for the fighter

    Have a good night 🙂

  15. Leticia February 27, 2011 / 4:06 am

    just liked your page on FB!

  16. Truc February 27, 2011 / 4:32 am

    I loved “The King’s Speech!”

  17. julie February 27, 2011 / 5:32 am

    Great giveaway girl!! I liked you on faceboook 🙂

  18. Abby February 27, 2011 / 5:48 am

    I loved the facebook movie!! So interesting to see how it got started!

  19. Tara Marie February 27, 2011 / 7:05 am

    My fave nominee movie was Toy Story 3. I loved the previous two and particularly love Jessie! IO loved this movie because it had the happy ending and I saw it with my sweetie and he (of uber tough guy macho manhood) was crying at the scene where they all link hands. It was great to know I could get tearyeyed and he was right there doing the same!!

  20. Melissa February 27, 2011 / 8:25 am

    Social Network… relevant, amazing soundtrack, leaves you thinking.

  21. Kara February 27, 2011 / 12:03 pm

    My blog doesn’t have a blogroll, but you’re on my google reader if that counts for anything 🙂

    I don’t have a favorite movie up for an award because I haven’t found a babysitter in my area yet and other moviegoers seem to frown upon me bringing a fussy baby to the movies 😛

    • healthyh February 27, 2011 / 1:56 pm

      Kara, If you don’t have a blogroll, you can get a 3rd entry by RT the giveaway on Twitter and Facebook. Comment here if you do that today! 🙂 Thanks again!

  22. Christina February 27, 2011 / 12:07 pm

    I love Toy Story 3!

  23. Caroline February 27, 2011 / 12:58 pm

    my favorite movie was A King’s Speech. I think it was so well acted!

  24. Annemarie February 27, 2011 / 1:10 pm

    I liked you on facebook

  25. Annemarie February 27, 2011 / 1:12 pm

    I’m pulling for The King’s Speech. I thought it was a great movie! I also enjoyed The Fighter but I don’t think it is best picture material.

    • healthyh February 28, 2011 / 3:29 pm

      Congrats! You’re the winner Annemarie!

  26. Melissa February 27, 2011 / 1:36 pm

    I don’t know if I can state my favs, seeing how I only saw a few… but I really thought The Fighter was good!

  27. emily February 27, 2011 / 1:51 pm

    you are already on my blogroll!

  28. emily February 27, 2011 / 1:52 pm

    also, my favorite oscar-nominated movie this year for acting was the king’s speech. for script, it was social network.

  29. Carrie Durant February 27, 2011 / 2:05 pm

    I liked you on FB! I too loved Toy Story. It made me cry at the end. I was thinking ahead to when my boys would leave home for school. It will happen in less than 10 years and it seems like they were just born the other day!!

  30. Martha Lilian February 27, 2011 / 2:19 pm

    1) You’re definitely on my blog list: http://marthalilian.blogspot.com/
    2) Just liked you on Facebook!
    3) For best picture I’m going to have to say “Inception” because sadly, it is the only one I’ve seen! We don’t go to the movies all that often.

  31. Leslie February 27, 2011 / 2:44 pm

    I added you to my blogroll, i like you on facebook and my favorite movie was social network – i hope it wins – i really think it defines our generation with social media and it was very unexpected how they made the whole movie. I was pleasantly surprised!

    Great Giveaway Girl!

  32. Brittany February 27, 2011 / 3:06 pm

    I “liked” you on FB.

  33. Brittany February 27, 2011 / 3:08 pm

    I think I only saw 4 of the movies nominated so it’s hard for me to say the best. From what I’ve seen, I’ll go with the Social Network but it sounds like The King’s Speech is amazing.

    Great giveaway!

  36. Katy (The Singing Runner) February 27, 2011 / 3:24 pm

    I loved Toy Story 3 and The Social Network. Toy Story 3 was so bittersweet because I felt like Toy Story was a big part of my childhood and the third movie was PERFECT!
    The Social Network was so smart and very well done! 🙂

  37. Katie February 27, 2011 / 3:38 pm

    I have only seen Black Swan, it was well done and Natalie Portman was amazing!

  38. Katie R February 27, 2011 / 3:59 pm

    I liked you on facebook!

  39. Rebecca February 27, 2011 / 4:01 pm

    dont have a blog…but you’re already in my google reader, same thing right?

  40. Rebecca February 27, 2011 / 4:01 pm

    i’ve only seen social network! oops…will obviously still be watching the oscars tonight though!

  41. Katie R February 27, 2011 / 4:04 pm

    I haven’t seen all of the nominated movies yet, but I really enjoyed “The Social Network”. Facebook was developed when I was in college, and I remember its days of exclusivity. I enjoyed the behind-the-scenes look at how facebook was created.

  42. Pam February 27, 2011 / 4:12 pm

    My fav movie was the King’s Speech – such an inspiration to see someone overcome such an obstacle!

  43. Jaclyn February 27, 2011 / 4:12 pm

    I thought Social Network was really good. Love the Oscars!

  47. Pickynikki February 27, 2011 / 4:40 pm

    Toy story 3 as I have been living in a parent hole, and have not seen any of the others yet! 😉

  48. Pickynikki February 27, 2011 / 4:42 pm

    Well…. I have to say, Toy Story 3 as I have been living in a parent hole, and have not seen any of the others yet! 😉

  49. Jennifer February 27, 2011 / 5:22 pm

    Tough choice! I would have to go with Black Swan, although The Social Network and Inception were great as well.

  50. Maddie February 27, 2011 / 5:53 pm

    You’re on my blogroll (and have been before this giveaway!)

  51. Maddie February 27, 2011 / 5:53 pm

    And I liked you on Facebook!

  52. Angie February 27, 2011 / 6:23 pm

    I loved King’s Speech!

  53. Sana February 27, 2011 / 7:20 pm

    Social Network!

  54. Madison February 27, 2011 / 7:39 pm

    I actually LOVED Inception!! Black Swan was great, but Inception made me want to watch it twice. And I can’t BELEIVE I never saw the Social Network!

  55. Sara February 27, 2011 / 7:41 pm

    I really loved the Social Network. Great writing!

  57. sarah (sarah learns) February 27, 2011 / 8:07 pm

    i just “liked” you on facebook! (sarah jacquart)

  58. sarah (sarah learns) February 27, 2011 / 8:10 pm

    i haven’t seen all of the nominated movies. only toy story 3, the social network, and inception. i liked all 3 of them, but my favorite was toy story 3! i’m not expecting that one to win though.

    i would guess the king’s speech or black swan.

  59. Liz February 27, 2011 / 8:19 pm

    Just added you to my blogroll!

  60. Megan February 27, 2011 / 8:29 pm

    Liked you on FB

  61. Megan February 27, 2011 / 8:30 pm

    My favorite nominated film in Toy Story 3.

  62. Amanda February 27, 2011 / 8:42 pm

    I liked you on Facebook and you are on my Blogroll. 🙂 My favorite movie would have to be Toy Story 3. I liked the Social Network, but I thought it was really sad (either because of it’s so true or it’s not, we still don’t know how it all happened!).

  63. Lauren @ Fun, Fit and Fabulous! February 27, 2011 / 9:39 pm

    What an amazing giveaway!!! I have to go with Tot Story 3! That movie just made me smile the entire time!! 🙂

  64. jocelyn February 27, 2011 / 9:48 pm

    I added you to my blog roll!! obviously!

  65. Liz February 27, 2011 / 10:23 pm

    My favorite academy awards nominated movie is The King’s Speech. I am studying to be a speech pathologist and this movie was right up my alley. Loved it!

  66. Brooke February 27, 2011 / 10:29 pm

    My favorite nominated movie is The Social Network. The phenomenon of Facebook has always fascinated me and to see it played out on the big screen was truly amazing!

  67. Madeline February 27, 2011 / 11:18 pm

    I love The King’s Speech – Colin Firth was unbelievably good, I hope he wins for best actor!

  68. Lindsey February 27, 2011 / 11:35 pm

    I havent seen all of the nominations yet but I have Black Swan, The Social Network, and The Fighter in my possession to view 🙂

  69. Kristy February 28, 2011 / 12:00 am

    You are on my blog roll! 🙂

  70. Kristy February 28, 2011 / 12:01 am

    I like you on f’book!

  71. Kristy February 28, 2011 / 12:02 am

    Since I have children and we just saw Toy Story 3 on Ice, I would have to say toy story 3 in my fav, I loved the music in it and it’s humor! 🙂

  72. Caitlin February 28, 2011 / 12:39 am

    You are already on my blogroll, and I just liked you on facebook!
    My favorite movie was The Social Network! So relevant 🙂

  73. Erin February 28, 2011 / 1:20 am

    I liked you on fb… Will be adding you to my blogroll asap 😉

  74. Lauren @ Fun, Fit and Fabulous! February 28, 2011 / 2:30 am

    You have a shiny new spot on my blogroll, although you’ve been on my favorites list on my computer for a long time! 😉 I guess that means I need to update my blog roll!

  75. Vanessa February 28, 2011 / 2:38 am

    I havent seen that many of the nominated films so I’m not rooting for any particular film. However, I have always thought Natalie Portman was a great actress so it’d be pretty great to see her get some recognition for Black Swan.

  76. Kaitlyn February 28, 2011 / 2:50 am

    Muffins look delicious – and I just loved toy story 3. Kid at heart. =)

  77. Alison February 28, 2011 / 3:52 am

    My favorite nominated movie is The King’s Speech. I am in graduate school currently, and am getting my Masters in Speech Language Pathology. People who stutter are a wonderful, and wonderfully misunderstood population.

  78. Adara February 28, 2011 / 4:10 am

    I have liked this blog on facebook!

  79. Adara February 28, 2011 / 4:11 am

    I have added you to my blog roll!

  80. Adara February 28, 2011 / 4:12 am

    I was taken aback by black swan….such an interesting and out of this world movie…the acting, the setting, the way it was shot, all wonderful!

  81. Mac February 28, 2011 / 5:01 am

    You’re on my blog roll 🙂

  82. Jen Correa February 28, 2011 / 3:34 pm

    My favorite movie of the year was Toy Story 3. The whole story is great. It entertains children and keeps them interested while still keeping adults interested in the storyline. Love it! (my entry) 🙂

  83. Gwen February 28, 2011 / 5:55 pm

    I just added you to my blog roll! Can’t believe you weren’t already on there!

    • Gwen February 28, 2011 / 5:56 pm

      Hahaha – oh wait you WERE. Now you’re there twice.

      Also my fave oscar movie – this year I ONLY saw Toy Story 3 and the Social Network! Woefully behind! 🙂

  84. Winifred Deleon December 14, 2011 / 9:19 am

    The Social Network was so smart and very well done! I like you on f’book! I loved Toy Story 3 and The Social Network. IO loved this movie because it had the happy ending and I saw it with my sweetie and he (of uber tough guy macho manhood) was crying at the scene where they all link hands.

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