Monday, February 16, 2009

Mardi Gras Mambo: Krewe of Orpheus CLOSED

The Krewe of Orpheus derives its name from the mortal Orpheus, son of the god Apollo and the muse Calliope. The story of Orpheus illustrates the power of music in both this world and the next. Legend is that Apollo presented Orpheus with a lyre, which he played with perfection. His music was celebrated and cherished by all who heard it.
This Super Krewe was founded in 1993 by Harry Connick, Jr. and quickly became a "must-see" parade in New Orleans. Traditionally parading on Lundi Gras (the day before Mardi Gras), one of the staples of this parade is Leviathan, the first float ever to use fiber optic lighting.
When the parade ends, Orpheuscapade begins. This black tie event features several celebrity musical performances and ends with the parade entering the Convention Center to shower the crowd with beads, cups and doubloons.

Sticking with the musical theme, today's Mardi Gras Mambo sponsor is ChicBuds, a sweet treat for your ears! These Swarovski adorned retractable earphones were introduced in 2006. The initial line included 5 standard "flavors" but has since expanded to various casing colors, an iPod-Inspired Designer Series and Limited Edition Designs (including Breast Cancer, AIDS, ChicBlvd Fitness in partnership with American Heart Association).

ChicBuds are compatible with the iPod, iPhone, MP3 players, CD players and just about any listening device! The great thing about these earphones is that you can adjust the cord to 5 different lengths in order to accommodate any activity. No more tangled cords!

Gotta have it? ChicBuds generously offered us not one, but TWO pairs of ChicBuds! We will select one winner here and one winner from The Not So Blog, so make sure you enter in BOTH places!

How to Enter:
1) Visit ChicBuds and tell us which item you have to catch!

Additional Entries: (Please leave each entry in a separate comment)
1) Follow my blog.
2) Follow me on twitter (whatmommiesneed) or tweet about this giveaway.
3) Blog about this giveaway and make sure to include a link back!
4) Favorite me in Technorati.
5) Grab our giveaway button and post it on your sidebar.

Contest ends at 11:59pmCST on February 22th. Prizes not claimed in 72 hours will be forfeited. Open to U.S. Residents only.

You Must Leave a Valid E-mail Address to be eligible.

271 comments:

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barbmccrea said...

I really like the Violet love buds, They are very pretty
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barbmccrea said...

I Have sent a request to follow on Twitter as Barbmccrea
barbmccrea at hotmail.com

barbmccrea said...

I have blogged about your contest here http://community.womansday.com/barbmccrea/blog/
barbmccrea at hotmail.com

Carolyn G said...

I adore the watermelon chic buds. These are so hip and tendy and I love them.

arielle said...

I like the black and marshmallow chic buds!

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janetfaye said...

I sent a request to follow you on Twitter:
http://twitter.com/janetfaye

janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

Anonymous said...

I want the chicBuds ipod Cases in Cotton Candy Blue.
traymona[at]aol.com

Amber said...

I love the grape/white combination :)

Thank you for the giveaway and please enter me :)
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

Angie said...

Love the ipod cases! As for the chicBuds, I love the violet limited edition.

Thanks for the chance to enter.

Liz said...

By far the GAL TO GAL Breast Cancer Awareness ones! TOooooo cute!

Liz
http://www.AGiveawayADay.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

Black Star Power chicBuds
KawaiiNeko2008 (at) aol (dot) com

SharonAnne said...

I like them all, but love the color of the sour apple...

Thanks!

sharonanne56[at]yahoo[com]

Anonymous said...

I like the White/Watermelon ones, too cute!

shevilkenevil1 at aol dot com

Leslie M. said...

I love the Black Breast Cancer awareness Chicbuds, they are so gorgeous!!!
I also love the watermelon ones too!
Leslie
LeslieVeg@msn.com
I love all things with crystals and blinged up!

Unknown said...

I love the black/watermelon. Thanks for entering me into the giveaway.

Leslie M. said...

LeslieVeg requested to follow you on Twitter.
Leslie
LeslieVeg@msn.com

sweetsue said...

I would so stylin' in the black/blueberry earbuds!
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Anonymous said...

I love the black/grape ones

Tarah
tarah716[at]ymail.com

Unknown said...

i love the rock buds camo type because we are a rocker family in the military so it would be perfect!

Anonymous said...

These are so cool. I love the black/blueberry ones.

Lady Roxi said...

Love the Grape Sorbet Black ones.

Thanks,

darkfyre1(at)gmail(dot)com

eyeslikesugar said...

I love, love the black/grape ones. :) Thank you so much for offering this giveaway! eyeslikesugar [at] gmail [dot] com

eyeslikesugar said...

I also follow you on twitter. Username: Roweena. :) Thank you so much for offering this giveaway! eyeslikesugar [at] gmail [dot] com

Cari K. said...

I love the white/watermelon.

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Jackie said...

I would love to catch the white with watermelon crystals. So pretty! Thanks for the giveaway!

Anonymous said...

I love the black marshmallow ones.

samsakara@twcny.rr.com

Jayna said...

I like the white/sour apple ones - they would match my ipod perfectly!

I love your Mardi Gras series of posts/giveaways - very cool.

Jackie said...

I like the Violet love buds. Thanks so much for hosting this giveaway!
twinjackienurse at gmail.com

Jackie said...

I posted on my blog about your giveaway
http://twinjackienurse.blogspot.com/2009/02/giveaways-feb-15.html

Annette said...

I sent a request to follow you on twitter and I tweeted about this giveaway. Thanks!

http://twitter.com/funnyjello/status/1224069897

Annette said...

I added your button to my blog. (right sidebar)

http://annettefunnyjello.blogspot.com/

Devri said...

I'd love the black ones with white crystals.

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monky said...

I would love the white/watermelon earbuds

:) Thank you for the wonderful giveaway! :)

Ashby said...

A+++ the the smarty who thought of making the White chicBuds
Limited Edition Cross!! I love them.. I collect crosses and this would be such a blessed win to add to my music plpayers as I listen to my Christian music.. Good luck to everyone ><>

Angela C said...

Blogged about it here ... http://angelasbits.blogspot.com/2009/02/what-mommy-needs-chicbuds-giveaway-ends.html

Unknown said...

I like the chic buds in white with blueberry rhinestones! THanks

kissyjensen at gmail dot com

Sarah Z said...

I like the white with blueberry!
Thanks
Sarah
believedreamcourage (at) gmail.com

Mommyhood is Thankless said...

I am following you on Twitter.

Username: wastebasket

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Mommyhood is Thankless said...

I have you favved on my Technorati!

Username: wastebasket

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idahomom said...

I want watermelon because then all the males in my house will leave them alone.

joannaonthelake said...

I love ChicBuds and have been wanting them for the longest time! I would choose the Blueberry in Black! They are so adorable and I would use them all the time! Thank you so much for the opportunity to enter.
joannaonthelake@gmail.com

joannaonthelake said...

I am now Following your Blog. My username is joannaonthelake

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joannaonthelake said...

I put in a request to follow you on Twitter. I am hoping you will accept it! Thank you.
joannaonthelake@gmail.com

joannaonthelake said...

I Twittered about your wonderful giveaway. Here is a link to my Tweet:

http://twitter.com/joannaonthelake/status/1230811691

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Unknown said...

I tweeted
http://twitter.com/auntiethesis/status/1230875715

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Tamra Augostino said...

I clicked to follow you on twitter - waiting for your approval. @withourhands

Tamra Augostino said...

I Tweeted on Twitter the giveaway http://twitter.com/WithourHands/statuses/1230979126

Happi Shopr said...

I love the limited edition black crosses. trinitygsd at yahoo dot com

Rebecca said...

I just HAVE to catch the black chic ear buds with marshmallow crystals. I love these things!

Denice P- doozercries said...

i like the black and grape ones. the grape is a really pretty color! thanks!

janeh said...

the white/marshmallow Chic Buds or the Black Star Power buds are my favorites.

Mimi the kitten said...

Love the Limited Edition Violet Love buds. Thanks for a delightful contest! :-)

CanAmBlond said...

The item I'd love to catch from Chicbuds is the iPod case in Black Raspberry. Thanks for offer the earphones in your giveaway, they rock too!

Sonya Allstun said...

The black ChicBuds with sour apple crystals are my favorite.

sallstun(at)hotmail(dot)com

nape said...

I sent you a request to follow you on twitter (name=nape9393).

Anonymous said...

Love the black/blueberry earbuds!!

Thanks so much for the opportunity!

strycker@slu.edu

Sue said...

I just LOVE the white earbuds in blueberry. Thanks for the giveaway~

Deb said...

I love the Grape Sorbet Black chicbuds....very cool. Thanks for the great giveaway.

Miss Blondie said...

I like the White Breast Cancer Awareness Edition b/c i'm doing the 2-day Avon walk for breast cancer and these would be great!!

nostrilb said...

The green sparkles for me, and I am going to get the Chicks one for my hubby, they are so cute! iwontru@yahoo

Unknown said...

My daughter would love the white chickbuds in watermelon. Thanks for the chance to win. ecghick@yahoo.com

Marianna said...

I love the Aids awareness as well as the Lover's edition! Beautiful! Would love to see them make an Iphone case (looked at the Ipod cases while I was there too)!

jo1brat said...

Gotta catch the Techie Girl Kit in grape to match the grape I am going to win LOL - doing positive thinking

Jennifer said...

I love the violet love buds! too cute.

jennylovesjeff (at) hotmail (dot) com

guettel78 said...

I love the grape sorbet white chicBuds -- very stylish design! Thanks for the terrific giveaway.

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guettel78 said...

Following you on Twitter (as guettel78) - thanks!

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