Yoplait Frozen Smoothies and Kitchen Aid 3 Speed Blender Giveaway! Ends 12/26

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This giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks so much to our wonderful sponsors Yoplait and Kitchen Aid via MyBlogSpark! We look forward to working with you all again! Our confirmed winner is 'BrianPiero' - Congrats! :-) Remember: There are great giveaways active on the upper right hand side of the page!

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Ascending Butterfly Holidays Buying Guide 2010, Nineteenth Giveaway sponsored by:

Are you among the seven out of every ten individuals who don“t eat the recommended two servings of fruit per day (1 full cup)?

Happy Holidays and a Smoothie New Year! Sorry but I couldn't resist being cheeky! Lately I've been on the run so much that squeezing in time for a healthy breakfast has been next to impossible. But I do remember my pre-med background and know that there are two things you shouldn't skimp on when it comes to your health, sleep and breakfast. Your body very much needs both!

Depriving of yourself  of sleep and breakfast does have adverse effects.  But you can keep it super simple, and still do something good for yourself!

Yoplait® Frozen Smoothies 

I have spent the past year venturing out of my usual habits and patterns, this year included my first ever Yoga Class (I'm more of a Martial Arts oriented person). And I will admit also that my snacking habits still need an overhaul, but I am working on it! I'm not going to lie and say I was immediately attracted to the idea of this review. Now Chocolate, don't have to think about, but Smoothie? Hmmm...I wasn't immediately bowled over by the idea.

But it did fit everything  I knew I should be doing. Eating healthy, and not skipping breakfast! So I signed up. And then when my kit arrived, I couldn't find this in my local supermarkets right away. And then once I finally found it (while visiting a friend!), I still procrastinated a bit!

I finally whipped out the included Smoothie Maker (3-speed KitchenAid® blender was provided to me by KitchenAid® through MyBlogSpark.), and followed the super simple, easy as 1,2,3 instructions, (1) empty the package containing Yoplait frozen yogurt chips and frozen fruit into your blender, (2) add skim milk, and (3) blend (there is a smoothie setting on the blender!). It“s that easy!

For me, it's the perfect weekday breakfast, it's fast and easy to make, you can drink it on the go and not miss a beat in the morning! Better still, it's a healthy energy, one you won't quite get from that morning cup of Joe!

Flavors

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Blueberry Pomegranate
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Triple Berry <-I tried this one
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Strawberry Banana
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Strawberry Mango Pineapple <- and I also tried this one

My Take

This is a great weekday breakfast for me, it gave me sustainable energy that carried me through to lunch, and it allowed me to get out the door on time, doesn't get much better! It's great for anytime, but I know I will use it more for breakfast. Although I should really be using this a midnight snack alternative! :-)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - WIN IT! - Ascending Butterfly and our friends at Yoplait via My Blog Spark, want to help you have a 'Smoothie' New Year too! Don't you just ♥ Yoplait? I know I do!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - How to Win: (1) You must be a PUBLIC follower of Ascending Butterfly to be eligible for this and all giveaways. Indicate in your entry that you follow (if your 'comment name/user id' differs from your profile id, please let me know what name you follow under) and (2)MANDATORY entry- Share your favorite time of day to enjoy Yoplait Frozen Smoothies! (3) You must also leave your email address somewhere in your comment. (You can format it this way for security, example: ascendingbutterfly AT mail host DOT com). (If your email is clearly visible in your profile, you can just say so, that's OK!) Please follow the easy 1, 2, 3 steps to winning! This giveaway is open to USA residents who are 18 years of age or older. No PO Boxes.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Please follow directions or you will be disqualified! All comments are moderated, they may not appear on the site right away (comments like "I want this" or "I want to win" will not be entered). You have from Sunday, December 19, 2010 until Sunday, December 26, 2010 at 03:00 PM (EST) to comment and be entered for a chance to win. You will have 48 hours to confirm if we do not hear from you we will be forced to move on to an alternate. (We only notify winners DIRECTLY via email, so if your profile or your comment does not have an email your entry will not be processed)

EXTRA CREDIT:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Blog about this giveaway, linking to this giveaway post. Leave the URL in a comment. (If your blog post contains more than just a pic and link you'll get 5 extra credit entries!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - In the spirit of Christmas fun, how about an extra credit for sharing your night before christmas ritual (if you don't celebrate Christmas, share your favorite New Years Eve ritual)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - If you win, which smoothie flavor would you like to try first?

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Grab our Button and put it on your Blog. Leave the URL where we can see it in a comment (if you already have our button, just let us know, you will still get extra credit!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow @Tracy_Iglesias on Twitter and give me your twitter ID in a comment

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Tweet this:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ @yoplaitsmoothie and @KitchenAidUSA 3 Speed Blender Smoothie Maker Giveaway! #myblogspark - http://tinyurl.com/29eozqa

(Leave a comment with the tweet’s url so you can get a valid entry (click on the time your tweet was sent to get the direct URL and then copy and paste it here). You can Tweet TWICE per DAY. If you Tweet more than that, that entry will be disqualified.)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow @yoplaitsmoothie on Twitter

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow @KitchenAidUSA on Twitter

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Digg about this giveaway and leave your digg username in your comment

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Fave this blog on Technorati and leave your Technorati user name in your comment

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow Ascending Butterfly on Facebook HERE

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow Yoplait Smoothie and don't forget to nab your coupon and tell them Ascending Butterfly Blog Sent You on Facebook HERE

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow Ascending Butterfly on Networked Blogs HERE

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Join Ascending Butterfly's NEW Community/Real Time Chat, Group HERE

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Vote for Ascending Butterfly on: Fuel My Blog

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Have you entered another giveaway on Ascending Butterfly? Let me know which one and you’ll get more extra credit!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Have you commented on a non-giveaway entry? Let me know which one here and you’ll get more extra credit!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - I could use your vote (please leave me your voting number in the comment field for an extra credit) - http://www.itsthoughtful.com/gift-idea/2758/

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Press the button below and join, you get an extra entry for this giveaway and a shot at more great prizes, lets win together! (one time extra credit, will be verified before entry can be accepted)

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FTC Disclosure Info for this Giveaway: This is not a paid insertion. This is a non-compensated post and all opinions regarding the product and the sponsor are my own experiences. I was provided product via Yoplait and Kitchen Aid from My Blog Spark to facilitate the review and giveaway. My Blog Spark is fulfilling directly to prize winner(s), this in no way influenced my opinion of the products. Once a winner is selected and their information has been forwarded to the sponsor, the responsibility of prize fulfillment, rests with the sponsor.