Win this Fila Golf Jacket in Men or Women’s (pictured: Women’s Rockingham lightweight jacket)
If you’re a fan of golf, The Blonde Side has some great news (and a contest!) for you!
Introducing the Auckland and Rockingham waterproof performance jackets from Fila Golf. New for the 2014 line, and just in the nick of time for the unpredictable spring weather, these jackets are available in a variety of bold and bright colors and come in styles for both men and women.
The lightweight, waterproof performance jackets boast advanced technological features including:
– Breathable mesh liners
– Detachable hood
– Self-adjusting, Velcro-sleeve closure
– Critical seam-sealing
– Micro fleece-lined neck and pockets
To see the entire Fila Golf collection, visit ShopFilaGolf.com. They’ve got some awesome stuff for men and women (that is…if you golf!).
OH…and to win this jacket (valued at $110) it’s super easy:
3. Leave a comment on The Blonde Side’s FB photo HERE telling us why you should win this jacket – are you going to a golf tournament soon and need outdoor activewear (if so, which one), does your husband or boss play golf and you want to gift it, or do you have some other reason? Go enter today – contest ends Friday, March 14th at 5pm.
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[Contest] The Super Bowl isn’t the only big “Bowl” on Sunday – there’s also Puppy Bowl VIII on Animal Planet. It’s no secret dogs LOVE football (at least my 23lb teacup Chihuahua, Denali does, pictured here trying to fit in an actual teacup AND proving to the world not all dogs hate the Philadelphia Eagles!), so now YOUR DOG can win something too.
One lucky pooch will win an awesome prize pack from Natural Pawz ($50 value).
Natural Pawz is not your typical pet store, and lets hope the Broncos vs Seahawks matchup isn’t your typical football game.
[Natural Pawz is located all throughout Houston, but they have been nice enough to extend this contest outside of Houston and will ship to the winner!]
Again, here is the link to the contest on the FB page, where you must enter. If you don’t have FB, you can leave a comment on this post telling us who your dog roots for!
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Win this Ultimate Tailgate Package from Bud Light & The Blonde Side
We get it – it’s football season and you love to tailgate. At least you should. Now’s your chance, thanks to the brand new partnership with Bud Light and The Blonde Side, where you, the fan, can win your very own Bud LightUltimate Tailgate Package.
The package up for grabs includes a 10×10 Bud Light Tent, 2 chairs, 2 coolers, an ultimate grilling kit, and hats & koozies and other awesome stuff.
3. Leave a comment on THEIR page (link is in #2), telling us where you would use this Bud Light Ultimate Tailgate Package. Is it in your driveway with neighbors, the Yellow Lot at Reliant, College Station to watch Johnny Football or somewhere else? You tell us.
**BE SURE TO USE #BUDLIGHTTAILGATE when posting your response, so we can keep track of all entries.
4. Tell your friends! Sharing is caring y’all
The contest starts today and the winner will be announced on Friday, September 27th at noon! So if you really want to win this Ultimate Tailgate Package from Bud Light, make sure you enter and then go tell all your tailgating buddies to as well!
*A few nitty gritty details, for legal purposes:
– You MUST be 21 to enter this contest.
– You MUST be able to pick up the prize pack here in Houston, TX.
Special thanks to Bud Light for the new partnership with The Blonde Side.
I don’t know about y’all, but I’m plain pooped with all the running around I’m always doing. In just a few weeks, I’ve flown back and forth from the West Coast to the East Coast three times, continued training for the Philly marathon, had kidney surgery and started filming my new sports TV show here in Houston, all while house-hunting.
If the jet lag and time zone changes weren’t enough to zap my energy, I don’t know what is. Add everything else into that mix and I’m downright doomed. Aside from eating a healthy diet and drinking lots of water and taking vitamins, I was looking for a little more edge…
Then I ran across ENERGYbits® on Twitter. They offered me a sample, hoping to get some feedback and share with my readers my true and honest thoughts (because y’all know I never hold back). So here goes…
When I first got my tin of ENERGYbits, I was a bit taken back. The average “dose” is ~30 of the mini tabs – granted they are small, but it was rather daunting at first. I have to swallow 30 of these tiny green algae pills? I could spend this time working out instead of doing this, was my first thought. I emailed my contact and she said many of their customers get creative with their bits (like most people do with supplements, etc). She recommended mixing them into yogurt pre-workout or adding them to a smoothie. It was pretty much the equivalent of eating a handful of raisins or nuts and the benefits once getting them into your belly – AMAZE.
Got a case of the Mondays?
Here are a ton of ideas from their Pinterest boards on how to eat them or mix them in new ways. I wish I had seen this first, but since I’ll be ordering more, that’s good too.
I won’t sit here and say it made me run faster or jump higher than I ever have before, but it definitely perked up my energy levels without leaving me that crashing feeling of death just a few hours later.
And if you’re wondering if these are safe and legal, rest assured, they are. I wouldn’t be posting here if they weren’t or if I didn’t like them. Also, there are a ton of athletes from MLB, NHL, Olympics and many more that are ambassadors for the brand and they love them. Check out all their elite athletes they currently work with. (Y’all know I have an awkward obsession with Brandon Prust from the Montreal Canadiens, and you guessed it, he’s one of their ambassador athletes!)
When it comes to health benefits, there are quite a few listed on their website from beauty, health, longevity, detox and more. Here are just a few of the athletic/health benefits listed, which is most important for me right now.
By the numbers: To energize your workout naturally, the bits are 100% natural organic green algae and only contain ONE calorie ingredient. They have 64% protein and 40 vitamins, antioxidants and nitric oxide. They are also 100% NON GMO, and contain no sugar, no chemicals, no caffeine, no gluten, no soy, no additives of any kind. They are 100% RAW, kinda like The Blonde Side :)
So if you have a case of the Mondays, enter this quick contest and maybe you can try ENERGYbits® for yourself. One lucky winner will receive a prize gift-pack (mini-tin) of bits, which has 75 tabs (2.5 servings of 30 tabs).
The Blonde Side’s Photoshoot with Jamie Leigh Photography
It’s no secret Lindsay Lohan is a trainwreck nor is it that The Blonde Side loves photoshoots. Actually, it’s become quite a sick obsession. Whether it’s for an upcoming magazine feature, something on the blog or just for the hell of sporting a new lululemon outfit or tutu, The Blonde Side has worked with a number of local photographers over the years hoping to showcase her stylish yet sporty side – all in one pretty lil’ image.
This latest set is from an amazing shoot with Jamie Leigh Photography taken at Memorial Park a few weeks ago. Hair and makeup by the amazing Andrea Simmons of FaceForward Weddings and champagne and balloons were added to help loosen things up. And it was Friday, so why not?
The photoshoot was fab and fun and all that good and glittery stuff in between.
Like what you see? What say you? YOU WANT YOUR VERY OWN PHOTOSHOOT WITH THE AMAZING JAMIE LEIGH BECKWITH? Here’s your chance to get your VERY OWN photoshoot with the talented photog.
The Blonde Side’s Photoshoot with Jamie Leigh Photography
you’ve done that, you will automatically be entered to win a FREE photoshoot IN HOUSTON with Beckwith and her amazing lens and creativity. As an added bonus (sorry if we’re starting to sound like a midnight infomercial here, but we’re excited!), if you LIKE the FB page for FaceForward Weddings you’ll also get a complimentary mini hair and makeup session to accompany your brand new amazing FREE photoshoot.
Polite Reminder: The photoshoot must be in Houston, but if you don’t live in the area keep in mind this would be a badass gift as you can surprise a friend or family member with this prize, as long as it’s within Houston City Limits. So be thinking “Birthday Present” or a “Random Act of Kindness” to pass along, etc.
The Blonde Side reserves all rights for this contest (i.e. if you’re a jackoff to anyone involved, that won’t be cool).
The winner must set up an appointment time within 60 days of notice of winning with the photographer and the hair and makeup that is provided through winning this contest. Keep in mind, these are busy gals with huge businesses, so planning in advance is key and your shoot will be on a first come, first serve basis. Weekday evenings at sunset are probably your best bet. They will only be available on dates they don’t already having bookings, so get your calendars out and coordinate ASAP in order to make this a smooth process. This shoot is what you want it to be, so if you want a family shoot, a boudoir session, a corporate or business headshot, one with your furry animal, etc. be sure to let the photographer know in advance. You will be responsible for any props you’d like at your shoot (i.e. balloons, cupcakes, decorations, etc.).
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Here’s the nitty gritty about March Madness – you have no say or pull whatsoever on who goes dancing, who makes it to the end, who avoids an egregious upset, or anything else for that matter.
But March is all about heart. I know this for two reasons:
Having listened to Dickie V. practically scream at high octaves for years and years at the TV with spit coming out of the corners of his mouth, it’s all about heart.
George Mason Patriots. These green and gold men made a huge NCAA run to the Final Four back in 2006 and is still considered one of the greatest Cinderella story in the history of the dance.
The hearts of players, coaches and fans are filled with excitement and angst. Tensions run high between teams, whether rivals or not, players showcase their true personalities and packed arenas roar with excitement for every single game.
And here’s a third reason: show you have heart by supporting your team – and a good cause – this March.
You, the fans, are what helps make or break your team in March! So what are you waiting for? Vote for your team to win March Madness BRACKETwars and also give back to your community!
It’s for a good cause – a donation will be made in the name of the winning team to the local Boys & Girls club.
Tweet, pin and Like to prove that YOUR TEAM has the best fans in the NCAA!
And for what it’s worth (probably nothing other than ONE vote), I went with Miami on this one. That’s who I have winning the whole thing this year, but it’s only because of Coach Larranaga. I totally believe in that guy and have enjoyed my time at Mason Athletics getting to know him, his coaching style, and all around good spirit.
Winner Selection and Announcements: The BRACKETwars winning school will be announced on or around April 9th based on total votes collected during the tournament.
And if you’re looking to make March Madness a bit more interesting (without wagering any cash, that is), join The Blonde Side’s FREE bracket from CBS. You must sign up with your bracket picks no later than Tuesday, March 19th. Click here to join and be sure to use password: BLONDE. There will be a prize for the winning bracket, TBD.
Few fun facts about the schools up for votes in BRACKETwars:
Louisville: 38 NCAA appearances
Rick Pitino’s salary: $3 million
Kansas State: Bruce Webber’s salary: $1.5 million
26 NCAA appearances
10,739 Facebook LIKES
Syracuse: 1 Championship
Jim Boeheim’s salary: $1.2 million
239,659 Facebook LIKES
Gonzaga: 15 NCAA appearances
Mark Few’s salary: $1 million
90% basketball player graduation rate
Michigan: John Beilein’s salary: $2.2 million
23 NCAA appearances
New Mexico: Overall tournament record 8-14
Steve Alford’s salary: $1.1 million
29% basketball player graduation rate
Kansas: Overall tournament record 93-40
Bill Self’s salary: $3.7 million
100% basketball player graduation rate (!!)
St. Louis: #4 seed
1,379 Facebook LIKES
7 NCAA appearances
Duke: Mike Krzyzewski’s salary: $5 million
36 NCAA appearances
4 Championships
Michigan State: Tom Izzo’s salary: $3 million
#3 seed
69,399 Facebook LIKES
Georgetown: John Thompson III’s salary: $2 million
8,548 Facebook LIKES
28 NCAA appearances
Marquette: 30 NCAA appearances
#3 seed
Buzz Williams’ salary: $2 million
Dwayne Wade’s college (!!)
There comes a time in everyone’s life where bragging rights start to take over societal norms. For me, that was in 2006 and I still hold tight to those fleeting front-page memories probably the same way Britney Spears holds tight to her old Catholic schoolgirl hot bod. Those were the days, right?
And based on the picture to the left, it’s pretty obvious I’m a George Mason fan (and alum) and firmly believe they are one of the greatest Cinderella Stories in NCAA history, if not the greatest. Although, based on definition and parallels of the actual 1950 movie, I’m not sure anyone in NCAA Men’s Basketball has really fit the proverbial glass slipper to a T. Not even my Patriots if we’re being honest.
Most of you reading The Blonde Side should be acutely aware of what a Cinderella or “Cinderella Story” refers to, but since I know my mother is reading this (thanks mom), I’ll elaborate: this concept refers to a team or player who advances much further in a tournament than expected (via Wikipedia). The amount of media attention and bandwagon fans these Cinderellas get is b-a-n-a-n-a-s.
Take George Mason for instance – one of the biggest schools in Virginia, but because we lack a football team, we are either off the sport’s map completely or people assume we’re a small private school. Wrong. Wrong. And wrong’er.
But the thing that really bothers with me with this fairy tale analogy is that in the Disney classic, Cinderella just kind of shows up out of the woodwork and surprises everyone. Coming out of obscurity, much like George Mason did in that 2006 season when they stole the show as an 11 seed. The 2006 brackets were in worse shape than the Titanic marking the first time in 26 years that all four No. 1 seeds didn’t make the Final Four.
In the movie, Cinderella has to work harder and overcome multiple obstacles to get her shot at the prince. George Mason did that as well, but obviously not for their shot at a dude, but rather a bid into the dance and then the chance to keep advancing game after game after game.
George Mason Patriots - The Ultimate Cinderella Story
Here’s where I see the difference. In the movie, it’s all about the ending – Cinderella finding her Prince Charming (who by the way, for a cartoon character is totally my type for those keeping track). Sure, the story of how she got there and all the wicked haters (her stepsisters and stepmother) were part of the storyline, but the gist of the movie is that she made it. The slipper fit. The two lovebirds tie the knot, which is more than I can say for any of the twenty seasons of The Bachelor, but again, I digress.
The difference, as in most cases with the sporty Cinderella is it’s more about their journey. How they got the bid to the Madness that takes over March, all the teams with massive season highlight reels they took down to get there (Wichita State, UCONN, Michigan State and UNC), but then, unlike any Disney fairytale we’ve seen, the George Mason Patriots lost in the Final Four to Florida (just another reason I can’t stand those damn Gators).
While it was a good run, no make that a great run, this particular Cinderella Story, and all the other ones sports blogs and networks hammer on about end more like, well a Lifetime movie. In Lifetime movies, Tori Spelling (or one of their five other actresses they meticulously rotate) typically has a hard time trusting guys and doesn’t think she’ll ever fall in love, and then without warning (yeah right) she meets the love of her life. That’s where a typical Disney story would end – after a few babies of course. But no, she ends up getting brutally murdered by her doting husband while skiing down an Olympic mogul double-black after ACL surgery. Not that Mason got murdered by those damn Gators, but it was kind of hard to watch. I wasn’t left with warm and fuzzies like I am after watching Ariel get her legs for the final time to live as a human rather than an underwater mermaid or Sleeping Beauty wake up to a tongue in her mouth.
Doesn't look like the Cinderella we know from Disney, does it?
And of course it’s clear after watching VCU’s run last year (another Virginia school, mind you), that there may be more than one pair of glass slippers open for the taking. Butler had their shot at the slipper two years ago, but again, where’s that perfect Disney ending?
Who do you think has a chance at claiming this year’s slipper or at least trying to put a fat foot into it? Creighton? Saint Mary’s? Long Beach State?
PS – ever wonder where the term Cinderella came from? Thanks to Bill Murray’s impromptu line in Caddyshack, we can now successfully bridge Disney and Sports and feel OK about it.
For those of you gearing up for the Madness that is March, here is the 2012 NCAA Tournament Schedule:
Selection Sunday – March 11, National Bracket Day – March 12, First Four – March 13 – 14, Second Round – March 15 – 16, Third Round – March 17 – 18, Sweet 16 – March 22 – 23, Elite 8 – March 24 – 25, Final Four – March 31, National Championship – April 2
just another example of an awesome sign. AP Photos/Mark Humphrey
Oh, and contest galore. Two ways:
1. Two lucky readers of The Blonde Side will receive either a $50 Visa gift card or an NCAA team jersey. Simply leave a comment with what your favorite thing about the NCAA tournament and I’ll select two lucky random winners this week. If you win, you can pick either the gift card or an NCAA team jersey which will be mailed to you directly. Note, if your email address isn’t present, I’ll skip over you.
2. Want to see the action in person? AT&T is hosting a sweepstakes right now to go to the Final Four AND the Championship game! That’s right, you get to go to both. I’m jealous because I don’t think I’m eligible. To enter go to http://bit.ly/ATTSweeps for details. What are you waiting for? Get in the game!
*A big thanks to AT&T who provided me with a gift card for promoting their sweepstakes but all thoughts and opinions on The Blonde Side and in this post are my own.
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