Since our neighborhood was quite the hot spot for trick-or-treaters last year, Ryan and I are well prepared with tons of chocolate to giveaway this evening.
Pumpkin Dog is prepared to keep a close watch to make sure no funny business goes down.
I figured I would make a big pot of soup for lunch that Ryan and I can easily reheat for dinner this evening. We’re thinking about hanging out on our front porch with our candy and a bottle of wine since it’s supposed to be nice and chilly this evening, and I figured soup would be the perfect porch dinner!
I cooked up a batch of Harry & David potato corn chowder using the mix that I bought when I was in Oregon and added a bunch of chicken to the base for a punch of protein.
The soup was incredibly flavorful and satisfying and I’m looking forward to eating it again tonight. Let’s just hope it passes the Soup Hater’s test.
And now it’s giveaway time!
New Balance 860s Lace Up for the Cure Giveaway
Ready to win a new pair of shoes!?
As I’m sure you’ve noticed from the plethora of pink that has popped up this month, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and I have a fun pink-related giveaway for you guys today!
If you’ve been reading this blog for a while now, you know that my mom is a breast cancer survivor.
She was diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2008, underwent surgery (she had a double mastectomy), chemotherapy and radiation and now, with every scan that comes back cancer-free, our family breathes a sigh of relief. We all feel so lucky that my mom found the lump in her breast through self-exam and sought treatment when she did.
When New Balance reached out to me about their Lace Up for the Cure® Collection, I was happy to learn about their pledge to donate 5 percent of the suggested retail price of sales from their Lace Up for the Cure Collection (with a guaranteed minimum donation of $500,000) to Susan G. Komen for the Cure® in 2012.
The Lace Up for the Cure® Collection is available year-round and includes sneakers, zip ups, capris, tees, tank tops and sports bras. My two favorite items from the collection include this quarter-zip lightweight workout jacket that I wore on a hike with Ryan and Sadie last weekend:
And these incredibly comfortable and lightweight walking shoes:
Steel gray + pink is always a winning color combination in my book and I love the ruching on the inside of the sneakers. Such a fun, feminine touch!
When New Balance approached me about hosting a giveaway, I asked them if they’d be willing to donate $1 per giveaway entry up to $1,000 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and they agreed!
Now you can enter this giveaway to win a pair of New Balance 860s (normally $89.99) and know that your entry is helping to raise money to support Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and their efforts to find a cure for breast cancer through research, community health outreach, advocacy and programs in more than 50 countries.
To enter this giveaway, simply comment on this post below. It’s as easy as that! And since I’d love for us to hit 1,000 giveaway entries and take advantage of the full amount New Balance has offered to donate, you can tweet something along the lines of the following for an extra entry:
- Hoping to win a pair of @NewBalance Lace Up for the Cure shoes from @PBFingers!
If you send out a tweet, please remember to comment back on this post again to tell me you did!
I will randomly select a winner on Friday, November 2.
GOOD LUCK!
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I have wanted a GREAT pair of shoes because I went through some foot problems because of cheap workout shoes! Now I find myself ready to get back to working out and would love shoes that will be good for my feet!
awesome cause. awesome shoes.
I have a soup hater in my house, too!
I’m so happy that you’re raising breast cancer awareness & that your mom survived it all ok! My grandmother passed from breast cancer, so I really love anything that raises awareness & helps to find a cure.
As for the shoes, they’re adorable! Pink & grey rock.
Just wanted to let you know that I just tweeted about your giveaway… would really love to win these shoes!! 🙂
This is such an awesome giveaway! I love that each comment makes a difference!
Ooh, Pink is my favorite color and I could use a new pair of workout shoes!
Breast Cancer Awareness month is by far my favorite month! My mother was diagnosed back in 2006 and is an inspiration everyday. This is a wonderful way to raise money for the cause!
Just tweeted also!
Awesome giveaway! I love how participating directly benefits the cause.
I also tweeted about the giveaway. 🙂
just tweeted about the giveaway!
love the colors of these shoes. so glad you’ve reached the 1000 comments for the $1000 donation!
Love that New Balance is taking part in something so important!
My sister in law has been cancer free for 5 years. We have done 3 60 mile walks and 3 5k races together to honor and remember those touched by breast cancer, glad your mom is cancer free too!
Great giveaway – great cause – great shoes!!! Thanks, Julie 🙂
This is an awesome giveaway!
What an awesome giveaway for a great cause. Thanks for sharing this!
Such a great giveaway!!
The shoes are very cute, and I’m glad you’re able to support the cause with the giveaway. Hope I win! 🙂
Looks like you’ve already reached 1,000 comments! YAH! I’m about to begin my zumba training next week, these shoes would look fabulous with my zumvba gear. 🙂
I love giving to good causes, especially when you get something in reward! These shoes are so cute and i could use another pair 🙂
Just tweeted! https://twitter.com/rebeccaablock/status/264009476548468736
Would love to win the shoes, but happy to help the cause regardless! 🙂
What a great giveaway! Glad you hit 1000 comments.
I just tweeted!
Yay for 1,000+ comments! Great cause, Julie!
Oooohhh pretty shoes 🙂
I would love to win these shoes!
I love Pink and I love New Balance Shoes! Great giveaway for a great cause =)
Great giveaway for a great cause! So happy to be a part of the 1,000$ donation!
Would love to win! These are awesome! 🙂
What a great idea! thanks Julie!
Cute sneaksss. Hope you had a great halloween!
This is incredible! I would love to win these, but I am happy even if I do not – just a great way to give to an important cause.
Great shoes! and an amazing cause!
This is a great cause and a great giveaway!!!!
Would love a free pair of great running shoes!
What a great giveaway for a great cause. Would love a new pair of running shoes my workouts need a boost!
Great idea Juli! Glad you raised so much $!!! I love the colors.
This is really awonderful giveaway anda wonderfulcause. Would love to win – thank you!
Love companies that support Breast Cancer awareness! Great giveaway.
I love your little pumpkin! I love that she will wear clothes. Our dog is named Sadie too but I could never get her in any clothes.
i love pink and gray together!!
That’s so awesome they reached out to you for such an amazing cause! I love the steel grey and pink combo too, that zip up looks perfect for the chilly running temperatures. Thanks for the great giveaway!
Love New Balance even more for joining the fight to end breast cancer!!
What a great way to benefit a good cause with a giveaway!
and I tweeted it!
Tweeted it! https://twitter.com/LeHobbylobbyist/status/264019349445177345
Currently reading “Promise Me” by Nancy Brinker, sister and founder of the Susan G Komen For the Cure Foundation. Such an inspirational read to get out there and do what you can to promote awareness and raise money for research. Awesome giveaway!