August 31, 2010

Trader Joe's GIVEAWAY!

Happy 100th post to Ice Cream & Wine! I thought I'd never get here! 

I started this blog way back in December 2009, and I was an eager little blogger with very consistent postings. I went through a rut in the spring - we were planning a move, had family in town visiting a lot and were able to do some traveling (hello, Florida, Nebraska & The Bahamas!). 

Since this summer was mainly spent looking for jobs out in California, I had the time to revive Ice Cream & Wine - and I'm so happy I did. I have way more readers now than I ever expected to have. During the first few months, only my family and closest friends kept up with this blog. Now I'm happy to say that Ice Cream & Wine has been seen in 44 states and 19 countries! Now I realize that there are many more blogs out there that have better stats than that - but I'm very proud and appreciate the readers that keep coming back for more!


As a thank you, I'm giving away some Trader Joe's goodies! Y'all know I'm rather obsessed with TJ's, so I thought I'd share some of my favorite goods with you! Here's what one of you will win:

Cinnamon & Sugar Pita Chips
Valencia Peanut Butter with Roasted Flaxseeds (crunchy & salted)
Two mini bags of microwave popcorn
Fiberful Fruit Bar (Apple Blueberry)
100% Dried Fruit Bar (Raspberry)


There are many ways to enter - check it out (open to U.S. and Canada residents only):

Mandatory:
Leave a comment on this post telling me your favorite ice cream or wine. If for some reason you don't like either (gasp!), tell me your favorite indulgent treat. :)

Additional Entries - each entry deserves a separate comment telling me you did so:

-Become a Google Follower OR subscribe via email. If you already follow it, let me know!

-Follow me on Twitter: @icecream_wine


-Tweet this: I just entered a Trader Joe's Giveaway on @icecream_wine - you can too! http://tinyurl.com/2b2jacu

That's right - you have four ways to enter! You will have until tomorrow (Wednesday, September 1) at 11:59p.m. to enter. I will randomly pick a winner on Thursday morning.

Good Luck! And again - thank you for being a part of Ice Cream & Wine!

49 comments:

  1. Fun - I love love TJs. And my favorite wine (from TJs) is the "Relax" Riesling. It's crisp, sweet and comes in a pretty blue bottle. Plus the name is perfect. (btw, I subscribe to your blog via google reader!)

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  2. Great giveaway! I've wanted to try that valencia PB!
    One of my favorite ice creams is black cherry from Moomer's in Traverse City Michigan! But, usually I love just about any chocolate ice cream with more chocolate!

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  3. I follow you on twitter! @earlymorningrun

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  4. my favorite ice cream is called toasted almond fudge made at a local dairy farm in my hometown in PA! cute blog and giveaway idea! :)

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  5. congrats on the 100th post! i'm a follower! :) my favorite wine is called mulderbosch and it's from south africa. i spent a semester there so i am loyal to the wines :)

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  6. already follow you! @ajmontanaro

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  7. Awesome giveaway! My face ice cream is mint and chip from Rite-Aid...nothing beats $1 ice cream!

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  8. I also follow you on google reader. Happy 100th post, keep up the great work. ;-)

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  9. Just followed you on Twitter and I already subscribe :)

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  10. Also, my favorite ice cream is B&J's Phish Food and Marble Slabs strawberry shortcake!

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  11. Woohoo!! Happy 100th post, Bestie!! I'm so proud of you and your fabulous blog! Ok, my favorite ice cream....Honey Cornbread from Ivanna Cone. DUH.

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  12. Favorite Ice Cream: Lemon Custard from Ivanna Cone

    Favorite Wine: The Rose from my boyfriend's father's vineyard. (Yeah I'm lucky girl)

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  13. aw, how fun! Congrats on 100 posts!!!
    Favorite ice cream: locally made chocolate pecan. Yum.

    Favorite wine: Lately, Chateau Morrisette's The Black Dog.

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  14. Favorite ice cream would be a pecans and praline or caramel. I love a good pinot noir. Had a fabulous one Friday night: Anne Amiee Cuvee A Pinot Noir.

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  15. I have a tweet scheduled for 4:15 pm CST (at work and not supposed to tweet).

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  16. Awesome giveaway! My favorite ice cream flavor is classic vanilla bean. I imagine it would taste good with some of those cinnamon pita chips on the side. Just sayin ;)

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  17. Favorite ice cream is cookies n cream blizzard from Dairy Queen!

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  18. My fave ice cream is chocolate almond or chocolate coconut cheesecake. DROOL.

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  19. I also follow you on twitter :) My favorite wine is DUPLIN (Scuppernong)or any muscadine wine. Duplin is a winery out of North Carolina the best.

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  20. My favorite ice cream is rocky road and the favorite wine is Riesling!
    I follow you on Twitter too!

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  21. Awesome giveaway! My favorite ice cream is either plain old vanilla (with lots of fun toppings) or a fruity flavor like peach!

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  22. Okay... here goes: My favorite wine is shiraz (any brand will do, preferably under 5 bucks!) and my favorite ice cream is black rasberry chip (particularly from Graters in Cincinnati!).

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  23. And I just added you on twitter!

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  24. And just tweeted your message! I want to win!!!

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  25. My favorite wine right now is either my old standby Relax Riesling, or a new favorite, Dr. Loosen Riesling..both available at Trader Joe's!

    My favorite ice cream is So Delicious Coconut Milk ice cream, in either vanilla or coconut flavor!

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  26. well i'm a buzz kill - i'm a teetotaling vegan lol. i don't really like sweets, but i LOVE waking up in the morning and eating a fruit breakfast... fruit is SO good! it feels indulgent :)
    -r

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  27. Just tweeted...I'm @VibrantCoach!

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  28. My fav ice cream in chocolate with real chocolate sprinkles from Graters. (If you ever visit Cincy its a must!)

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  29. girl. congrats on numero cien. i love a 2006 central californian coast syrah (to die for) and circus partayyy ice cream from ivanna. and let's be honest, you can't lose with anything from ivanna. love you best!

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  30. Congrats on your 100th post! My favorite wine is a niagra from a local PA winery and my favorite ice cream flavor is toasted coconut.

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  31. My favorite wine is definitely Riesling.
    Oh, and I just put your beautiful blog on my Reader today!

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  32. My favorite ice cream is my grandma's peach ice cream. So good!

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  33. I also follow you Twitter. (kmays)

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  34. My favorite ice cream is So Delicious Green Tea Coconut Milk ice cream. It's so yummy!!!!

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  35. I've been a follower! I looove all of your ideas, and especially wine Wednesdays!

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  36. Also, my favorite Ice Cream is either chocolate peanut butter, or B&J's Phish Food. My favorite kind of wine is any type of Cab

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  37. Love TJ! My favorite ice cream is butter pecan!

    Stefibeth @ aol.com

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  38. I'm a GFC follower!

    Stefibeth @ aol.com

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  39. And I'm now following you on Twitter!

    Thanks for the chance to win!

    Stefibeth @ aol.com

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