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!
Jamie says
Ohh I love pink and grey. It is one of my favorite gym combos. Happy Halloween!
Erica says
Amazing giveaway for a great cause!!!
Dena says
My favorite running shoes are New Balance!!!!
Sarah says
I think this is an amazing opportunity to raise money for the Cure! Way to go Julie!! Big thanks to New Balance for supporting the Susan G. Komen Cure!!
Caylin Overfield says
What a great way to give to a wonderful cause! New Balance is an A+ company in my book!
Barb says
Thanks to New Balance for supporting the cure!
Shannon says
the tank top from that collection is also super comfortable!
Marissa @ city farm girl says
What a great giveaway for a great cause. What a strong woman your mom is!
Tres Soden says
Awesome sneaks for an awesome cause!! And the soup looked fabulous too!!
Tres Soden says
I sent a Tweet as well!! 🙂 Hope you reach your goal!
Cara says
Love your blog and the opportunity to help a great cause. I tweeted as well 🙂
Hannah says
Idc if I win the shoes. I’m just winning by adding to the donations! Hope you reach 1000!
Kylie says
My feet are dying for a new pair of running shoes!! I have logged over 350 miles on my current pair and my feet are feeling it! I would love to try these out! They are also my favorite color!
Jen says
Your mother is lucky to have an amazing daughter!! Way to go Julie for supporting a great cause! Hope you reach your goal!
Alison Mondrach says
Great cause; great mom! Nice work Julie.
Becky says
What a great giveaway! Love New Balance!
Jessica says
Cute shoes and clothing items! Way to go New Balance for supporting such an awesome cause!
Cheryl says
What a great idea for a great cause!
Erin says
I’ve never had a pair of New Balance before – I’d love to try!
Laura C. says
I think this is a great giveaway for a great cause!
JV says
I’d love to win the shoes — I’d give them to my mom who is a cancer killer! She kicked its butt 🙂
Carly McHale says
My mom had breast cancer twice, so I too am an avid supporter of the Susan G. Komen foundation. Everyday is a blessing to have her here and healthy, and my blessings go out to anyone being affected by this terrible disease currently.
Great giveaway, and an even BETTER cause!
Amy Johnson says
Always happy to help a good cause!
Marta says
Your mom’s story is so inspiring! I’m happy to hear she is doing great. Here is a comment for the cure!
Brie says
This is such a great idea! I hope that you reach $1,000 posts so that the maximum amount is donated to such an important cause. New Balance did a great job with these sneakers. I love the subtle use of pink.
Catherine says
Those shoes look awesome!
Paula says
Things I love: New Balance shoes
Things I hate: cancer
This is a perfect giveaway.
peanutbutterfingers says
things i love: this comment! 🙂
Eva says
thank you for the giveaway and supporting the cause
carrie says
what a great giveaway!
Meghan says
Your mom is such an inspiration! Love how passionate you are about finding a cure! Pink and grey is a winning combination! 🙂
Ashley O. @ The Vegetable Life says
Awesome giveaway Julie!!! I love the pink and grey combo, such adorable shoes that would be perfect for this mama-to-be!
~ callee ~ says
I adore Sadie’s ears – I love that picture of her from behind with the sun shining through her ears. Love it! She is adorable!
I’m so thankful your mom beat cancer! :-}
Julie Langseth says
Hey! My mom is also a breast cancer survivor so October is always a special month. Would love to represent in a sweet new pair of sneaks!
peanutbutterfingers says
so happy your mom is a survivor. 🙂 that is always wonderful news to hear!
callis says
hope you get to 1,000!
Jaime D says
Happy Halloween! I’d love to win these shoes!!
Sara @ Magia e Pasta says
This is my absolute favorite color combo and I am in desperate need of new gym shoes (mine are 5 years old!). I love that you thought to suggest a donation per entry. Also, so many well wishes for your brave, strong mama!
Tara says
What a great cause! I’d love to help support
Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and breast cancer awareness month!
Marci says
Love the shoes, and the giveaway for a good cause! Happy Halloween!
Adriana says
This is such a great giveaway and a wonderful way to support the Susan G. Komen Foundation! Thank you also for sharing your mom’s story…it’s so very inspiring!
Tiffany @ skinny tiffany says
Ooh those are cute! I’ve never had a pair of New Balance shoes before! 😀
Vanessa says
I tweeted! @vanessarose10
Hope @ With A Side Of Hope says
These sneakers are so cute! I love pink and gray and its for such a great cause! 🙂
Erin says
such a great cause and a simple way to give! love the pink kicks! 🙂
Jenna says
This is a great giveaway and I hope it reaches over 1,000 entries! These shoes look awesome and its great to see PBFingers and New Balance supporting such an important cause! Would love to win these shoes, too!
Tiffany says
Thank you! I always love the Breast Cancer themed stuff that various brands have!
Amanda @ Romancing the Unusual says
Great giveaway for a great cause!
Sara @ Magia e Pasta says
Also, I sent out a tweet! My handle is @sara_speaking.
Erin says
Love those walking shoes, so cute.
Megan S. says
How great! My aunt and future mother-in-law are both Breast Cancer survivors too. A great way to support research!
Erin @ Girl Gone Veggie says
Such an amazing giveaway idea that makes comments really count! Ill tweet it out when I get home from work tonight!
Meagan B says
Love the cause and need a new pair of running shoes!
Jess says
Love this giveaway! I think it’s great that you are taking this opportunity to raise money for such an excellent cause!
MichelleC says
I really hope you reach the $1000 goal!
Christine says
i hope you get the $1000!!! sweet shoes!
Erin says
Also posted a tweet @misserin827
Kristen C. says
Love the look of those sneakers and would gladly support the fight against breast cancer any day!
Emily @ Perfection Isn't Happy says
This is for such a great cause! Thank you for hosting the giveaway!
Jess says
Also sent out a tweet. @jbrady87
Ericka says
I’d love to win some new tennis shoes…mine are on their last leg. And what a great cause! My grandma is a cancer survivor and my grandpa passed away from cancer, so it hits home for me too!
Kaleigh says
My mom is a breast cancer survivor too! Great choice for giveaway!
Julie says
Great giveaway…I always buy New Balance! It’s so awesome of them to support the SGKF.
maija says
also: november is family caregiver month. sometimes they get lost in all the hype around the pink and the mustaches in oct and nov and they deserve way more cred than they get.
Vanessa says
I know you will reach 1,000 cause you are awesome!!
Alexa @ Southern Living, Our Way says
My grandmother and mother-in-law are both breast cancer survivors {10+ and 15+ years cancer-free, respectively!}. Let’s raise money to kick this cancer’s booty!!
Leah @ Chocolate and Wild Air says
My grandmother is a survivor – such an awesome giveaway! The perfect way to help KICK cancer’s behind 🙂
Mary Babicki says
Great cause, great contest! Here’s hoping for 1,000 entries! 😉
Emily @ Perfection Isn't Happy says
I tweeted about the giveaway!
Jessica P says
Giveaways are always so fun, love to see one that has such a powerful cause. Here’s to 1,000 comments!
Dana says
I usually run in brooks, but I’m all for trying a new brand!
jamie says
Happy halloween! I can’t wait to dress up my pup in his costume… if he lets me 🙂 Both your support and that of New Balance is so great- I currently am working in the breast oncology clinic of a cancer center and it’s so inspiring and exciting to see all of the research and new findings that are being made in the field!
LKG says
Love your blog!
Kayla says
The pink and grey combo is awesome! I’ve been looking for more “fun” shoes to add to my sneaker collection!