Lawry's "What's Your Flavor?" Giveaway

Here's something I'm not sure if you know about me- I do NOT like plain meat. If a recipe involves the use of only salt and pepper or, heaven forbid, suggests baking the meat (*gag*), I can pretty much guarantee I will not be trying it. Herbs, spices, and sauces are my friends!

I feel like I have good natural instincts when it comes to adding flavors and I absolutely LOVE finding new marinade ideas around the blogosphere! I've had great success with the suggestions of my bloggy friends. I'm blessed to have some very wise brains to pick whenever I need something new to try.

When I'm not near a computer, am running low on ingredients, or just want something super simple to add flavor to my meat, I've long relied on Lawry's. I usually have a bottle of their marinade somewhere on the top shelf of my pantry. My fave? Sesame Ginger. Yum!

This is why, even though I do the lion's share of my cooking from scratch, I was so excited to receive a fun Lawry's prize pack in the mail! In it?

• 2 Bottles of Marinade- Szechuan Sweet & Sour BBQ and Tuscan Sun-Dried Tomato (mmm... tomato...)
• 4 Seasoning Mixes- Asian Style Beef & Broccoli, Chimichurri Burrito Casserole, Mediterranean Sundried Tomato & Garlic Chicken, and Tuscan Style Chicken Marsala with Garlic and Basil (If you know me at ALL, then you know I have a passionate love of Chicken Marsala!!)
• Marinating Dish- I don't know what I was expecting here, but I was so impressed with the size and quality of this covered Pyrex dish!
• Set of Skewers- These are metal skewers- not bamboo- so you will not need to be soaking them.
• Bottle of Lawry's Seasoned Salt (I'm excited to use this when making Amy's Breakfast Burritos!)

I love the idea of having some quick meal fixes on hand! Would you like to have some too?

Here's what you need to do:

• Leave a comment letting us know what your flavor preference is- tart, spicy, sweet, or savory. (For the record, I like all those flavors, but my top Lawry's pick is a sweet one... which apparently means I'm a "Sweet Lifer"... "As a Sweet Lifer, home and family are close to your heart. You are the kindest and most loyal, although you probably wouldn’t admit that as you are also the most modest. As an individual that prefers sweeter flavors (honey and fruit-infused), you are influenced by your parents, enjoy family entertainment, and consider yourself spiritual." Does that sound like me?)
• If you choose to share about this giveaway on Twitter or Facebook, please just leave an additional comment letting me know you did so!
• A winner will be chosen on Wednesday, October 6th.

Note: I was provided with a prize pack for myself and one to give away by Lawry's through MyBlogSpark. All opinions about the products are, as always, my own, and I received no further compensation.

This post is linked to Things I Love Thursday.

Totino's and Box Tops for Education Winner

The winner of the Totino's coupons, Box Tops, and school supplies is...

#32, LaVonne!

She became lucky #32 because she tweeted. :)

I've sent you an email already... I hope you enjoy your prize-pack, LaVonne!

Totino's and Box Tops for Education Giveaway!

Guess what? I haven't purchased Totino's Pizza Rolls for over a year. I used to pick them up occasionally when they were part of those "10 for $10, get $3 off instantly" promotions at Kroger but, alas, we no longer live anywhere near a Kroger. While my family hasn't suffered as a result of not having these snacks around, I will say that my middle child- my former micropreemie- absolutely adores the things. I think she prefers the little bits of meat in these snacky-size rolls to the bigger chunks I'm apt to put on my homemade pizza.

Convenience snack foods aren't typical fare around here, but I'm also not above taking a hand when I get it! I'm practical and easy-going enough to know that a couple of pizza rolls are not an indication that my children aren't fed a balanced diet.

I was excited to learn that Totino's is now helping to support our schools!

• Totino's Party Pizzas will now carry Box Tops for Education.
• Through September 14, Totino's is offering TWO Box Tops for Education on every Totino's product.
• Totino's is giving away 10,000 Bonus Box Tops, school supplies, and free Totino's snacks to eight lucky schools through the "Make School a Better Place Sweepstakes!"

To enter the sweepstakes, please visit here.

Want even better odds? Stay right here for a chance to win a prize pack containing:

• A backpack (it's a cool backpack too... no big logos or anything that would turn your kid off.;))
• School supplies (including glue sticks, highlighters, a calculator, and more!)
• Coupons for Totino's Party Pizza and Pizza Rolls Snacks
• 25 Bonus Box Tops (that's money for your school!!!)

To enter, simply leave a comment letting us know:

What is your best tip to make surviving the back to school season easier?

(If you choose to share about this giveaway on your blog, Twitter, or Facebook, please just leave additional comments letting me know you did so!)

(General Mills provided me with information, a prize pack, and the opportunity to offer this giveaway to you, my readers. All opinions are my own.)

A winner will be selected via Random.org on Friday, September 17th.