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2013 Favorite Things Giveaway

This year, more than ever, I am thankful for my blog. This blog has brought new friends into my life in both Geneva and London, which has helped tremendously with the adjustment. In addition, you all have helped me train for one marathon, two half marathon, a 10k race, and a 5k race three of which were personal records. Your emails, comments and interactions on social media have helped me discover new cities, countries, workouts, recipes, and inspire me on a daily basis. Therefore, similar to last year, I want to thank you all through a Favorite Things Giveaway.

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This year, there will be 5 lucky winners, each of whom have a chance to win one of the above gifts.  I will use Random Integer to choose a winner number for each prize. This contest is open to US and UK residents.

There are 2 ways to enter:

1) Leave a comment letting me know what you want to see more of on the blog in 2014. More training? Workouts? Fashion? Beauty? Travel?

2) Share via Twitter: I want to win @healthyhappier Favorite Things Giveaway including @yurbuds @kindle @baublebar! http://goo.gl/Zt5Xe4 (Leave a comment letting me know you shared via Twitter)

The giveaway will end at 11pm on Tuesday night. I will contact all winners via email and if I do not have a response within 48 hours I will choose another winner. 

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Giveaway: Cruise Through Summer with Dasani Drops

A few weeks ago, my friends at Greatist asked me for tips on how I stay healthy each day. It’s no surprise, if you know me, that my tip has to do with water!

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Especially when I’m traveling, a bottle of water is always at my side. It keeps me feeling hydrated and refreshed both inside and out! Airline travel can be tough on my body due to the altitude and pressure changes but also the low moisture levels. Did you know that an plane cabin’s humidity levels are around 5-10%? That’s less humidity than a desert! In addition, I realized first hand just how much hydration helps with jet lag these past 2 trips to Geneva. Even though I enjoyed a few glasses of wine on the trip I also ensured that I drank over 120 ounces of water during the 8 hour flight. This meant that I didn’t have to worry about dry eyes, chapped lips, or a headache when I landed!

But, after 120 ounces, sometimes plain water needs a little oomph in order for me to choose another glass over something more flavorful.That’s where Dasani Drops can come to the rescue! These little bottles are zero calorie flavor enhancers that come in easy to bring with you sizes and containers. Drops come in four fun flavors: pink lemonade, pineapple coconut, mixed berry, and strawberry kiwi. While it’s recommended that each bottle make 32 servings, I love that you can add drops to your flavor preference.

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My favorite thus far is the pineapple coconut but that may be because I’m still dreaming of the San Juan beaches!

In order to ensure you have fun while staying hydrated, the folks at Dasani are giving one Healthy, Happier Bear reader the perfect way to cruise through summer – a new bike! The winner can choose from either a beach cruiser style or mountain bike, valued at over $200. In addition to the bike the winner will also receive Dasani water and Dasani Drops coupons so they can stay hydrated this summer!

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DASANI Mountain Bike

If you want more information about this great new product, head over to their on Facebook and Twitter pages.

To enter:

1) Leave a comment letting me know which flavor you most want to try.

2) Tweet about the giveaway: “@healthyhappier is giving away a @Dasanidrops prize package including a new bike to cruise through the summer! http://alturl.com/2w85y”. Be sure to leave a comment letting me know that you tweeted!

The giveaway is open to US residents only and will close Monday, February 25th at 10pm.

“The prizes for this giveaway were furnished by The Coca-Cola Company, and The Coca-Cola Company provided promotional consideration for my participation in this program; however, Have U Heard is fully responsible for this giveaway. All opinions expressed in the post are my own and not those of The Coca-Cola Company.”

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Get Your Good Going Almond Breeze and Lululemon Giveaway

This week has been one of my toughest weeks in a long time. I’m feeling a bit drained after a long work week, my body is feeling it physically as it fights off a cold, my travel season is just ramping up, and there are some other stressors that have me feeling a bit overwhelmed.

It’s during weeks like this that a few positive words of encouragement from friends and family are more than welcome.  Whether it’s a quick text, an email, a hug, or a phone call- a bit of motivation and a reminder that I have a support system is all it takes to turn around a rough week. Luckily, the folks at Almond Breeze think that once the good get’s going, it can’t be stopped!

They have a new campaign which has launched on Facebook, “Get Your Good Going” which allows people to spread the good by saying something nice to a Facebook friend. While doing so they can also enter to win a YEAR’S SUPPLY OF ALMOND BREEZE and a $1,000 gift card to spruce up their kitchen! How cool is that? It reminds me of the movie, Pay It Forward.

As you all know, I buy my Almond Breeze in bulk from Costco since I use it so often! While my favorite way to use Unsweetened Almond Breeze is in my smoothies, it blends perfectly in my morning coffee as well!

After spending over an hour on the phone with my mom the past two days, there was no question in my mind who I owed a thank you after seeing this campaign.

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Even though she still lives down in Savannah, Georgia my mom is my best friend. I can call her and talk to her about anything and she is patient and willing to help. Our relationship has definitely evolved over the past few years as I’ve established my life in New York City with Bo but at the end of the day she is my rock. When we’re together, it’s like nothing has changed and when we’re apart I still miss her daily. We read the same books at times just so we can have our own mini book club, we motivate each other to try new things and be better people, and she’s even gone zip lining and started doing yoga this year thanks to my influence! Lord knows, my husband wishes I had half the patience she has!

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In order to thank her, Almond Breeze is sending her a prize pack including a $25 Lululemon gift card and 3 Almond Breeze coupons.

But, the fun doesn’t stop with her! I want to let one of you enjoy a prize pack and share one with the person you want to thank.  You can enter two different ways and I’ll choose a winner Sunday, August 12th at 9pm!

  • Leave a comment below sharing your favorite Almond Breeze flavor.
  • ”I want to win #AlmondBreeze and a lululemon gift card from @healthyhappier! http://alturl.com/ar9ir”

This post is sponsored by Almond Breeze and the prize packs for giveaway are provided by Almond Breeze.  Though I was compensated for this post, the opinions about Almond Breeze’s almond milk are all my own.

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