The following post is sponsored by FitFluential, LLC on behalf of Verizon Wireless. (And it features a seriously rockin’ giveaway!!!)
Lunch at Stella’s Modern Pantry
Today is flyin’ by!
After I published my morning blog post, I headed out the door for a quick workout before I had to train a client and attend a lunch meeting for the Taste of Ocala. I wish I had time to shower in between, but hopefully the patrons at Stella’s Modern Pantry can forgive me for showing up looking a little worse for wear.
I’ve popped into Stella’s a time or two before, but just to browse around their eclectic kitchenware and gourmet food products. This was my first time dining at the casual restaurant and I was really impressed with the food.
I ordered the salad of the day that came with pine nuts, fresh Parmesan, roasted peppers, marinated onions, olives and sundried tomatoes. It was fantastic!
I also had a cup of mint tea because it was quite chilly inside.
Our meeting lasted a little less than two hours and then I took some time to browse around before driving home. Stella’s always has such fun stuff and I figured I might be able to find something for Christmas for the hard-to-buy-for people in my life.
My friend Jennie and I thought these Rewind candles smelled fantastic.
I love that they are made with recycled wine bottles. Too cool, huh!? (They also come with a hefty price tag.)
I ended up leaving empty handed but I have a few gift ideas in the back of my mind that I may go back for at some point this weekend.
Once I said goodbye to everyone, I headed home to type up this afternoon blog post which includes one heck of an amazing giveaway.
Are you guys ready for this!?
Yes, that is a brand new Samsung Galaxy S4!!!
I am pretty sure this is one of the most valuable – if not the most valuable – giveaways ever offered on PBF. I am so, so, so thrilled to be able to feature this on the blog today!
Verizon Edge
This amazing giveaway is possible thanks to a campaign with FitFluential and Verizon Wireless. I am honored to be able to offer this giveaway – especially right in the middle of the holiday season!
After I applied to be a part of this campaign, I received a bunch of information about Verizon, who has been my service provider ever since I had a cell phone. One of the most recent developments within the company is the new Verizon Edge program.
Verizon Edge allows you to get a new Verizon phone this year, and every year after that with no upgrade fees and no long-term service contract.
Here are the highlights of Verizon Edge:
- First, pick a phone! The full retail price of the phone you select is split into 24 monthly payments, and added to your usual monthly bill.
- Use your phone for six months and, with at least 50 percent of your phone’s price paid off, you are now eligible to upgrade. you’re eligible for upgrades
- Now you can “edge up” and trade in your existing phone for a new one.
One question I asked was whether or not you had to stick to a certain brand and the answer is no! You can choose an Apple iPhone and use it for six months and then “edge up” to the Samsung Galaxy S4 the next time if you want to try something new.
iPhone 5s
Another development within Verizon that I’m sure many of you already know all about is the launch of the Apple iPhone 5s and 5c. I recently upgraded to the 5s and have been incredibly impressed with the quality of the camera.
Of course Sadie is my number one photography subject.
That picture, as well as all of the pictures from my lunch featured in the beginning of this blog post were taken with my iPhone 5s and were not edited in any way.
I love the camera and can absolutely tell a difference in the quality of my photos from the original iPhone 5. The new phone has a slightly larger sensor (1/3 vs 1/3.2 inch) and seems to produce better images in very bright lighting. I’ve also noticed that it seems to snap photos faster which is key for photographing moving subjects like Sadie (or me on a wedding dance floor).
So now let’s move on to the part of this post I am sure you’re all most excited about… The giveaway!!!
Samsung Galaxy S4
One PBF reader will have the chance to win a Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone, equipped with a 13–megapixel, premium point–and–shoot camera and 5–inch full HD display!
There are two ways to enter this giveaway:
1. Comment below telling me why you want to win the Samsung Galaxy S4
2. Tweet some variation of the following: Hoping to win a Samsung Galaxy S4 from @PBFingers and @verizonwireless!!! #vzwff <— Don’t forget to leave a separate comment below, letting me know that you tweeted so I can be sure to count your tweet!
A winner will be randomly selected on Friday.
Twitter Chat Tonight
Verizon and FitFluential will be giving away another Samsung Galaxy S4 tonight! Be sure to check out the Twitter chat this evening at 9 p.m. EST, using the hashtag #VZWFF. Every single hashtagged tweet that goes live during the chat has a chance to win the Samsung Galaxy S4!
P.S. For those of you in the market for a new tablet, Verizon also has a promo on their 4G LTE tablets right now. You can get $100 off any 4G LTE tablet with a two-year activation.
Danny says
I’d love to win this phone for my fiancé! Her screen is shattered!
Emily M. says
I dropped my phone a few months ago and cracked the screen…I’m still months away from an upgrade so I’d love to win!
Julie B says
I tweeted! (@juliebabyatzky)
Julie B says
I would LOVE to win this! My iPhone is falling apart and I’ve been considering a change of phones altogether — this would be a great way to try something new!
Catherine fletcher says
I have heard wonderful things about this phone and would LOVE to own one.
kristin says
Awesome giveaway! Thanks!
Morgan says
I need this phone because my iPhone is slowly falling apart! The power button is broken and I keep getting “SIM Failure” messages and then I can’t get service until I restart it (difficult when the power button is broken).
Lindsey says
I would love to win this phone for my mom. She has a flip phone (I know!) and is scared of taking the risk of upgrading to a better phone. She recently got a Samsung tablet which is HUGE, so I think if she stuck with the Android she would feel more confident in learning how to use the phone. 🙂
Krystle says
Ah! My phone just broke. An S4 would really be nice compared to my super old phone that broke!
Claire B says
The S4 is an amazing phone! I’m stubborn and am hanging onto my old phone until it gives in first, but I would be so grateful for this upgrade. The VerizonEdge program is stellar idea!
Stacey T. says
I would love to win the Samsung Galaxy S4! My droid is pretty old and super slow. I’ve been looking at new phones but can’t quite afford one yet.
Stacey T. says
I tweeted 🙂
Cheryl says
I’d love it, partly b/c i’m pretty sure I have the least “cool” phone in my family, including extended bunches ranging from 7 to 70 years of age
Brie @ Eat Books says
Because I’ve been using the same old android motorola atrix phone for almost 3 years!! It’s seriously time for an upgrade. It’s almost kind of embarrassing ;p Not to mention, I’m lucky if I get an hour out of my battery before having to charge it again! Haha.
Nina says
I would love to try out this new phone that I keep hearing about it! Would be an awesome update 🙂
Adriann says
I would love to try out a new phone! I’ve heard great things
Jordan Biagomala says
I love the bigger screen!
Katie says
My old Samsung is cracked! Would love a new one!
Cecilia says
Oh my I would love to win the Samsung S4 phone because I can finally put my old phone to sleep 😛
Emily says
I would love to give it to my parents so they can finally ditch their old flip phones
Teresa says
My boyfriend has an old phone that’s on its last leg and I would love to be able to give this to him!
Shannon says
I am online looking at phones bc mine is dead and won’t charge, totally need this!
Shannon says
I tweeted!
https://mobile.twitter.com/channynn/status/414011352290586624
laurel e says
I need it because my phone is dying!
Jaime Correa says
I WOULD LOVEEE to win this phone because I am in need of a new phone desperately!! My iphone 4s just died on me right before the holidays. I’m looking for something new and exciting in my life to contact my friends and family!
Kara C. says
I’d love a new phone! My current one is 3 years old and can’t take pictures anymore 🙁
Joanie Gillis says
I would live to with the Galaxy S4 to just try something new! I’ve had an iPhone got years and have heard nothing but positive things about the Galaxy phones!
Joanie Gillis says
*love *win
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Joanie Gillis says
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Joanie Gillis says
I tweeted! Thanks for the giveaway!
Sam says
I would love to win the S4 to give my husband the Christmas gift he’s been wanting!
Anna says
I stole my husband’s last upgrade because I lost my phone so I’m giving this to him!
Cathy says
I’m in love with Samsung Galaxy s4! It’s all the rave here in Kentucky. I love taking pictures and the camera is great on this phone.
Cathy says
I tweeted like a tweeter should!
Hillary says
I’m ready to make the switch from iPhone and have only heard awesome things about the galaxy 4! Great giveaway!
Hillary says
I tweeted!
Betsy says
This giveaway cannot come at better time. My phone is shattered, has seen water, and just recently lost its button. Needless to say its in rough shape.
Lindsay says
I’d love to be able to give this to my husband!
Hailey says
I’d love to win a Samsung Galaxy to give to my husband!
Megan says
My old phone randomly turns off so I would love a new one
Kristy says
I would lOVE to win that Samsung Galaxy phone and give it to my mom for Christmas!
Joann says
my daughter’s iPhone is acting wacky and needs to be replaced.
Jessica says
I would love to win the phone, as my current phone is so slow and desperately needs to be replaced!
lori says
my boyfriend needs a new phone – and i’d love to give him this one!
Alycia W says
I would love to see Some sparkly stuff that’s appropriate for someone my age.
Alison says
My phone is so old!!
Coty and Mariah@quirksandtwists says
Oh my could I a accumulate a list of wants;) I would adore a new cross body purse!
Stephanie says
I would love to win- the camera on my current phone is broken!
Sarah says
I just shattered my screen this weekend! It still works but I’d love a replacement!
Krystal says
I would love to win this giveaway, because I still have an iphone 4 lol! I’m behind the times!
Missy says
This would be a fantastic Christmas gift for someone I know 🙂
Missy says
Tweet complete 🙂