Sponsored Giveaway - Cheerios Do What You Love

Last week, I received a goodie box from MyBlogSpark and Cheerios. When I heard about this review opportunity, I jumped at it. I don’t do a whole lot of reviews because I only participate when the product being reviewed is something I use, or at least am willing to try. Well, Cheerios is a perfect match for me. You may even remember me mentioning them in previous blog posts. What can I say? We eat a lot of Cheerios in this house.
Cheerios is made with 100% whole grain oats, and we know that whole grains are heart healthy choices. I’m just glad they taste good, too.

Anyway, Cheerios is running a promotion to get you to “Do What You Love”. Here is an excerpt from the information provided through MyBlogSpark:

"Cheerios is partnering with country music superstar Martina McBride and professional athlete Cal Ripken, Jr. for the "Do What You Love" Contest. McBride and Ripken will recognize two lucky people with prizes that will make their hearts race.


One music lover (and a guest) will tour the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum with McBride, hang out with her in her recording studio - the world famous Blackbird Studio in Nashville, Tenn. - and even get VIP tickets to one of her upcoming concerts.


Another lucky baseball enthusiast (and a guest) will have the chance to hang out and play catch with Ripken and to tour the Ripken Youth Baseball Academy in Aberdeen, Md., with the "Iron Man" of baseball himself. In addition, the winner will throw out the first pitch at the Cal Ripken World Series and sit in Ripken´s reserved seats at a Baltimore baseball game."

Now, I’m sure you want to know how you might win. Of course, you have to enter to win. But, I bet you knew that, huh? So, here’s the deal. To enter, you’ll need to submit a short story (150-200 words) and photo showing off what it is that YOU love to do. (I wonder if loving to read blogs would make a good entry….hmmmm.) Once you have your story and photo ready to go, you’ll need to visit the official website to submit your entry. Do that by going to http://www.cheerios.com/love and enter. Watch the deadline though. This contest ends July 23, 3010. (I really think they should pick me to meet Martina McBride. Just sayin’.)

Now, only two people are going to win that prize…but…get this…Cheerios and MyBlogSpark are sponsoring a giveaway on my blog, too. That’s right, one of you is going to win a prize package, just for entering here. The winner will receive a package just like what they sent me. Inside will be a box of Cheerios and an American Express gift card worth $25! Maybe you can use the $25 to do what you enjoy most. This giveway will be open to US residents only.

To enter the giveaway on my blog, please leave me a comment and let me know what it is you love to do and how Cheerios can help you “Do What You Love”. That’s all it takes. Now, you do need to make sure I have a way to reach you. If your email is not shown with your profile, you will need to leave your email address in the comment. This contest will also end July 23, 2010 and the winner will be chosen randomly the next day. I will notify the winner by email. The winner must contact me within 24 hours, or an alternate winner will be selected.

Go ahead. Enter both contests. Then, go do something that you love…and don’t forget to eat your Cheerios.

Oh yeah...one more thing...when you buy Cheerios, please be sure to clip the "Box Tops for Education" and give it to your favorite school.

Disclaimer – This giveaway is sponsored by Cheerios and MyBlogSpark. They provided me with my gift package of Cheerios and a $25 American Express gift card. They also will provide my winner with their gift package. The opinions expressed are mine alone. I have received no further compensation for this review.