ENDED Sesame Street Live Giveaway! Metro Detroit

Way back when Bethany was just a little munchkin, and I was expecting Connor, I was feeling the need to do something really special with Bethany before her little brother made his arrival and changed her life forever. My birthday was coming up, and Sesame Street Live was coming to town, so I requested tickets to the show for my birthday present. We went downtown to the Fox Theater for the show - Chris, Bethany, and I, along with his mom & step-dad, and we had crazy fun! Bethany was about 17 months old at the time, and she got so into it! It was hilarious to see her so enthralled, bopping to the music and clapping her hands. Since then, we've gone several times,and had a terrific experience every time.

Sadly, because this is what my life has become, I honestly cannot remember if Mathilda has been to a Sesame Street Live performance! What kind of mother am I?! I think she may have gone when she was a baby. Surely there is photographic evidence somewhere. This is a prime reason why I really need to organize all my photos and memory cards.

Anyway...

Sesame Street Live is coming back to Detroit's Fox Theater in 2013! "Elmo Makes Music" will have 41 shows, starting January 24 and running through February 18. 

All you need to know about tickets:

• On sale NOW!
• 3 ways to purchase tickets, 1)At the box office, 2) Online at www.OlympiaEntertainment.com, or 3) by phone: 800-745-3000
• $12, $20, $25, $35 (Gold Circle), and $68 (Sunny Seats)
• Sunny Seats include perks, like VIP seating and character meet and greets.
• Family Night - all tickets $10! (Excludes Gold Circle).
• Group rates available for groups of 10 or more, please call 313-471-6611.
• Additional fees and/or surcharges may apply.

$3 OFF EACH TICKET!

Use the passcode ERNIE at Ticketmaster.com to receive the special offer. 

(Offer excludes Gold Circle & Sunny Seats. Not valid on previously purchased tickets.  Cannot be combined with any other offer.)

We've seen "Elmo Makes Music" a time or two. It is a fun story about a new music teacher coming to Sesame Street, and what happens when her truck load of instruments gets lost. I can't wait to take Mathilda, I just know she'll love it! Something new they're doing this time is a Sesame Street Live Play Zone! Kids can sit in Big Bird's nest, dance in Zoe's dance studio, visit Elmo's World, and go in Oscar's trash can! Bonus: it's FREE with your Sesame Street Live ticket! So.Much.Fun!!!

I'm thrilled to offer one lucky MichiGal reader a family four-pack of tickets to Sesame Street live at the Fox Theater! The winner will receive four vouchers, which will be redeemable for any show at the box office! Winner must live in the Metro Detroit area, or be willing to travel to the Fox Theater in  Detroit. The vouchers cannot be used at any other venue!

Just use the Rafflecopter form to enter! Good luck! And don't forget to enter my other Thanksgiving Blitz giveaways that are going on right now:

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Disclaimer: I received tickets for Sesame Street Live in exchange for writing this post. All opinions are my own.

ENDED Conscious Box Review and Giveaway!

 **Look for a new giveaway a day, now through Thanksgiving!**

I keep hearing about monthly box subscriptions that send goodies right to your door step. There are different themed boxes - some are more for beauty products, some for babies or kids, some for food. When I heard that Conscious Box was looking for bloggers to try a box and host a giveaway, I jumped right on the bandwagon.

Conscious Box strives to introduce customers to "conscious" products, environmentally and ethically speaking. Every purchase goes to a cause, 1% for the Planet, and the boxes are packed in the U.S. by employees earning a fair wage. You can choose between an eco-friendly gift box or a vegan gift box.

Getting a package delivered feels like Christmas, so of course I was so excited when I received my Conscious Box, and I couldn't wait to see what was in it. I think there are ways to cheat and do some internet snooping to see what might be in your box, but I prefer to be surprised.

I received the October Conscious Box, and honestly I couldn't be happier with it! This little box was chock-full of cool products that I likely would have never tried otherwise.

First glimpse of the October Conscious Box

October Conscious Box

 Here's a rundown of what was in my box:

• RW Garcia Curry & Mango Dipping Chips  These are all-natural, gluten-free, non GMO verified and HOT. Whew. They are good though, and I think they'd be really tasty dipped in guacamole, like it shows on the packaging.
• Geo Deo This is a 97% natural, invisible solid deodorant. Detox complex to help fight daily buildup of impurities, allergen-free, aluminum-free, and no animal testing. The scent is Island, and it smells so good! I was really happy to get this because I've been wanting to completely switch to aluminum-free deodorant. It is NOT an antiperspirant, which makes me nervous! I sweat, especially in the warmer months, but so far it's been working out okay in the cooler days of fall. The real test will be in the sweltering heat.
• GoodLight Natural Candles The box contained 6 unscented tea lights: paraffin-free, lead-free, non-toxic, clean-burning, eco-friendly. I had no idea paraffin was a health risk until I read this package! These are made from palm wax, which is apparently much healthier and safer.
• Logical Drift Free Music Download  Meditation, relaxation, spa & yoga music. I haven't done this yet, but I want to start meditating, so I'm definitely going to check this out!
• Teatulia Peppermint Tea One tea bag of caffeine-free organic tea. I like an occasional cup of tea, so I'll be trying this.
• VitaRocks Lemon Burst flavored all natural vitamins that pop. I haven't tried this yet, but it looks like a Pop Rocks package, and and feels and sounds like Pop Rocks. This is an interesting twist on taking your daily vitamins!
• Crum Creek Mills Soy Nut Mix Individual size snack bag of certified organic soy nut mix. I love that this has only 131 calories, but 9 grams of protein and 10% RDA of iron! This is a very good thing for me, because since I've stopped eating meat, I'd say there's a pretty good chance I'm not getting enough protein or iron!
• Larabar This was a small, chocolate chip cookie dough flavored snack bar. Gluten-free, organic, and even kosher. 
• Bumble Bar Organic Sesame Bar Gluten free, original peanut flavor snack bar. This sounds interesting, and I will be trying it. Soon.
• Zarbee's All-Natural Children's Cough Syrup An individual to go packet of cough medicine in grape flavor. I love the idea of to go packets. There is one teaspoon of medicine in the packet. Safe for children 12 months+, gluten-free, dye-free, contains no drugs or alcohol. Yet it soothes sore throats, is an immune boosting formula, and pediatrician recommended. What a cool product. I hope it works, because if it does I'll be buying more, for sure!
• Clandestino Banana Bar with Dark Chocolate I can be sold on anything that contains the words dark chocolate. I had no idea what to expect with this candy bar, but Mattie and I both loved it! It's soft and chewy, and only has two ingredients: fresh banana and dark chocolate. I don't know where they sell these, but I'm going to find out!
• Yummy Earth Organic Lollipop Mine was Mango Tango flavored. I had this when my mouth was on fire from eating the RW Garcia Curry & Mango dipping chips. And it's fruity flavor brought my taste buds back to equilibrium.
• Postcard The box also included a glossy, heavy card stock postcard. Like the kind you mail to a friend when you're on vacation. It has a pretty picture on it.

The Conscious Box is small, so I was quite impressed that they fit so many items in it! And now for the part you've been waiting for...your chance to win a Conscious Box of your own!

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I received a Conscious Box for review purposes. All opinions are my own.