My Biggest Giveaway Ever! Including FREE Disney Travel and a SparkleSkirts!

Hello everyone!  As you know, I am very committed to fundraising for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Over the past few months I have been working hard on getting a huge raffle together of some really great running stuff I know you will love!  Most of these products were donated by their respective companies to help me raise money for the LLS.  I have three bags set up for you--all of them awesome! Grand prize and second prize offer FREE Disney Travel! 

Bag 1:  The Ultimate runDisney Prize Pack!  (worth over $380)

This bag includes everything you need to have a  fantastic time at your next runDisney event. This grand prize bag offers--a Disney travel gift voucher for $150!  (not pictured) This $150 voucher may be redeemed ONLY with Amy Smith at Mousekeplanner, LLC. Only the winner of the raffle may use the voucher for their own personal travel.  It may not be given away, traded or sold. To use the voucher, the winner must book and vacation at Disney World, Disneyland or Disney Cruise Line by the end of 2014.  The voucher may be used on room only reservations or room plus dining  totaling of at least $1000.  The voucher may not be used in whole or any part for park tickets.  Can not be redeemed for cash.  

Next, the winner will get my absolute favorite, must have running product--a SparkleSkirt $50 gift card!  Please read all about SparkleSkirts! here. The SparkleSkirt! tech has legs that are the perfect length and never, ever ride up.  They are also the perfect length--not to short, not to long.  I simply can not run a race without one.  This was donated by me and my blog.  

Also in this prize pack is a two pack of thick  Sweaty Band.  I am in love with Sweaty Bands!  I wear them every day, whether I am working out or not.  They always stay put and look super cute. 

You will also find a Road ID $35 gift card.  Road ID is something you wear on your wrist or shoe while you run in case of an accident.   You choose what info goes on it--name, DOB, emergency contacts.  It is a total must have for any runner. 

Looking for a great way to display all of your race medals?  Check out Allied Medal Displays!  When I first started running, I had no where to hang my medals.  I started to hang them over my dresser mirror--but my beautiful medals deserved something much nicer.  Allied Medals are the perfect way to show off all of your accomplishments.  They offer lots of sassy, fun designs.  Check them out! 

Next in the bag is two tube of Nuun in new, really awesome flavors.  Never heard of Nuun?  It is my preferred electrolyte sports/recovery drink.  It does not contain carbs or sugar.  What I like about Nuun is that it is so portable.  You can take a Nuun tablet anywhere and drop it into your water bottle.  I prefer the light taste over other sweet sports drinks.  Since I also run in alot of Nike Women's Running Events, I had to give Nuun a try--Nuun is there drink of choice on the course.  It is very low in carbs, so it does not upset my tummy while I run. 

The Ultimate runDisney prize pack will come packed in a Mousekeplanner backpack bag!   This is the perfect carry-on to take with you to your next runDisney race!  I carry mine to the expo to pack all my goodies in for easy carrying. I am also throwing in some Honey Stinger gels. 

Ever heard of Bestowed Box?  It's a monthly subscription box of healthy food.  I love mine!  It gives me lots of fun foods to try with little commitment.  The winner of the raffle will receive a one month subscription.  

Right after the tragic in Boston, I donated to One Fund Boston.  They gave me a Runners for Boston shirt as a thank you.  I never wore it and decided to toss it in the giveaway.

The winner will also get a free entry into my virtual race--and earn a medal.  There is still time to enter.  Even if you are not a winner, please considering registering for the race. 



Bag 2:  The Race Day Ready bag  (worth over $240)

In this gift bag you will find a draw Mousekeplanner drawstring backpack.

The highlight of this bag is the second prize--a Disney travel gift voucher for $75 (not pictured)!  This $75 voucher may be redeemed ONLY with Amy Smith at Mousekeplanner, LLC. Only the winner of the raffle may use the voucher for their own personal travel.  It may not be given away, traded or sold. To use the voucher, the winner must book and vacation at Disney World, Disneyland or Disney Cruise Line by the end of 2014.  The voucher may be used on room only reservations or room plus dining  totaling of at least $500.  The voucher may not be used in whole or any part for park tickets. Not redeemable for cash.

This bag includes everything you need to look fantastic at your next runDisney event.  Next up, the winner will get my absolute favorite, must have running product--a SparkleSkirt $25 gift card!  Please read all about SparkleSkirts! here. The SparkleSkirt! tech has legs that are the perfect length and never, ever ride up.  They are also the perfect length--not to short, not to long.  I simply can not run a race without one.  This was donated by me and my blog.  

You will also find a Road ID $35 gift card.  Road ID is something you wear on your wrist or shoe while you run in case of an accident.   You chose what info goes on it--name, DOB, emergency contacts.  It is a total must have for any runner. 

Looking for a great way to display all of your race medals?  Check out Allied Medal Displays!  When I first started running, I had no where to hang my medals.  I started to hang them over my dresser mirror--but my beautiful medals deserved something much nicer.  Allied Medals are the perfect way to show off all of your accomplishments.  

The winner will also get a Sweaty Band.

Next in the bag is a tube of Nuun.  Never heard of Nuun?  It is my preferred electrolyte sports/recovery drink.  It does not contain carbs or sugar.  What I like about Nuun is that it is so portable.  You can take a Nuun tablet anywhere and drop it into your water bottle.  I prefer the light taste over other sweet sports drinks.  The winner of this prize pack will get two tubes. 

Bag 3:  Girl on the Run bag (worth over $85)

This gift bag starts with a Thirty-one butterfly themed wristlet.  This was the hostess gift from a fundraiser I did in January with my local Thirty-one hostess.   The bag also includes some Nuun, and entry to my virtual race, and some Honey Stingers gels, a sun screen stick, two packs of shoelaces from Sweat Pink, and a running visor from Softcup. 

You will also find  a Sparkly Soul headband!  These headbands are by far my favorite to wear any time of the day.  I am that girl who is always, always, no matter what wearing some type of headband, so I have tried out so many different kinds.  What I like about Sparkly Soul, and what I think makes them different is that they stretch all the way around.  They hold us very well, and they look cute!  

How to enter:

Awesome prizes, right?  I wish I could win!  To entry, all you have to do is click here and donate to Team in Training with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.  Make sure you use this link or the link to the upper right on my blog.
Donation of:

$5 gets you 1 entry
$10 gets you 3 entries
$25 gets you 8 entries
$50 gets you 20 entries
$100 gets you 50 entries

This raffle will be open until midnight on Sunday, August 4th. The following day I will randomly choose the winners using random.com and post them to my blog.  If you would like your raffle ticket numbers, please email me at amysmith7@comcast.net.  Good luck everyone!  Please be generous, as the funds go directly to such a wonderful cause.

Thank you!

A dream is a wish...

--Amy

Safe Running at Night

Since we changed the clocks back a week ago, it gets dark here around 5 PM.  This does not give me much time to run when it is still light outside.  Since I am not a morning person, I have to wait to run in the evening after my husband gets home.  On my run the other night, I almost got hit by a car.  I run the sidewalks in my neighborhood.  I was coming up on a house when I saw a women quickly leave the house and jump into a car.  I keep running by the house while the she started the car.  Just as I was passing the driveway, she through the car into reverse and almost hit me.  Scary!  This got me thinking, was I being as safe as possible when I run at night? 

Here are a few tips I have come up with to keep us safe when we run at night: 

·         Run in a place that is well light so you can see other and they can see you.

·         Be visible.  Consider wearing bright colors, clothing that reflects light or even a head lamp or flashlight. 

·         Carry a cell phone. 

·         Leave the music at home.  Limiting your hearing will put you at a disadvantage when it comes to hearing cars, dogs, other runners or any other potential harm. 

·         Follow your instincts.  If you feel unsafe at any time, trust your gut and return to a safe place.

·         Vary you time and route.  Don’t make yourself any easy target.

·         Run with a buddy if possible. 

·         Run on sidewalks to put as much space between you and drivers as possible.

·         Carry identification, such as a Road ID. 

To keep all of you safe, I am doing a giveaway!!!  I am giving away a $15 gift card to be used toward a Road ID.  To read a previous Road ID review, click here.  To enter the giveaway, you must use the Rafflecopter form below and be a follow of this blog.  Good luck and be safe out there!!!

Do you have any other tips for running at night?  What time of day do you prefer to run?

A dream is a wish…

--Amy

***Edit: Road ID must have loved this post because they just sent me an e-mail with coupon codes for all of you!!!

20% off until 11/28 with code pcSanta220
15% off from 11/29 to 12/6 with code pcSanta215
10% off from 12/7 to 12/25 with code pcSanta 210

Road ID

If you are anything like me, you worry all the time.  When I run, I used to stuff my SPIbelt with my phone, keys and my Vera Bradley wristlet, because I did not want to be without my ID in case of an accident.  Anything can happen when we are out running—vehicle accidents and falls just to name a few.  If I did not carry all that stuff in my SPI, how would emergency help know who I was if I was hurt and could not speak for myself.  These things scared me a lot, until I got my Road ID. 

According to their website, Road ID is a durable, rugged, athletic, fashionable line of identification gear. Road ID was created on the concept that active people should wear ID as part of their gear when participating in outdoor activities. It was started by a couple of guys who began to wonder "why in the heck don't we have ID on us when we go out for a run or a ride.  If we had an unexpected accident, while running or cycling, we would be in bad shape - nobody would know who we were or who to contact. That freaked us out."

It freaks me out too.  I have a lot of responsibilities at home, with an 8 year old son and 2 year old special needs daughter.  If something were to happen to me, I want my husband and my mom to know right away.  Knowing who I am makes it possible for my family to make the best possible medical decisions and get me better, quicker.  Getting a Road ID was a no brainer for me.  When I did my 10 miler on the Rail Trail a few weeks ago, I wore my Road ID.  Not only did I feel safer knowing that if I was hurt, emergency personal would know who I am, I know my family would know where I was too. 

The Road ID bracelet I chose is the Road ID Wrist ID Sport…in pink, of course!  I put my basic information on it—my name, my address and birthday, along with my husband and mom’s cell phone numbers.  The Road ID bracelet was comfortable to wear during my long run.  What made the run even more comfortable is that my SPI was not so packed!  I left my Vera wristlet in the car because I had my Road ID on. 

Road ID wants all of my reader to be safe when they run.  If you like what you see and want to order one of your own, use coupon code:  ThanksAmy8727236.  This code will get you $1 off any Road ID order.  Don’t wait, its only good until 9/20/2011 or until it is used 20 times. 

A dream is a wish…

--Amy

***Blogorama starts in less than a week!  I have my best and most valuable giveaway ever!