The show must go on.
I always wanted to use that phrase. It appeals to my dramatic side and makes me think of Nicole Kidman in Moulin Rouge, which is fitting since today we’re going to be talking about a torrid and tawdry affair between myself and someone other than the Hubby. Gasp. You know what’s even better? At the end of the day or really this post, you’ll be the one reaping the benefits of said scandal. How’s that for deliciously kinky?
Our liaison started off innocently enough, although in a non-traditional fashion, as I met my second paramour online. Then again, online dating seems to be all the rage these days, which I guess sounds better than “I met daddy in a bar. He held my hair when I was sick (cough, cough).” Either way, I first spotted my suitor across a crowded chat room (i.e. Instagram). They were tall, dark, slightly mysterious, and shared my love of healthy foods. I love when people’s values reflect my own. It makes agreeing with myself so much easier.
I still remember exactly what it was that attracted them to me one fateful day a year and a half ago. Like a moth to a flame, their eyes were drawn to my well endowed and shapely….pizza. This one to be exact and with caramelized onions, apples, cheddar and crispy sage in a brown butter sauce, I can’t say that I blame them. Hell, I’d be attracted to me too. It’s possible they were also a fan of my over zealous self-image.
Since that fateful moment years ago, Swanson Health Products and I have become fast friends or the more affectionately known pizza lovahs. ♫ “Secret lovers [pizza lovers] yeah, that’s what we are.” ♫
I like to consider myself a supportive, albeit slightly shall we say, interesting partner, so I knew I had to be involved with helping Swanson celebrate their 45 year anniversary. What can I say? I like parties, and family owned businesses are ventures I can get behind, in front of, above, and even on all fours. I am pretty flexible. It also didn’t hurt they paid me $45 in cold hard cash or really the equivalent in product. I’m not sure if the involvement of money, or in my case lots and lots of nuts, makes our affair more illicit; I just know I like it.
The best part though is Swanson’s wants to share the wealth with all of you. What can I say? They get around. ♫ Round and round, round we go.”♫ They are offering you the opportunity to enter the Swanson’s Sweepstakes for a chance to earn 45 healthy foods and a $500 shopping spree. Let me tell you, $500 smackaroos can buy you a whole lot of nuts. If you are not as nutty as me, count your lucky stars and rest assured, they sell loads of other products, including more than just what goes in your mouth. Hello, your hair and skin need love too, and Swanson’s got you covered. There’s a reason they’re a great lovah.
In addition to the sweepstakes, they’re also giving you another chance to win a $45 gift card here on my little bloggity blog because they’re awesome and ridiculously generous, and at the end of the day, isn’t that the whole point of this healthy living stuff. Share the wealth, spread the love. I think so, and Swanson does too.
Good Luck and be gentle with my paramour.
Andrea says
July 23, 2014 at 10:27 AMAll for this giveaway! 🙂
Leslee @ Her Happy Balance says
July 23, 2014 at 11:11 AMI would love to win this, but then again – who wouldn’t?! I could use some Bob’s Red Mill unsweetened coconut flakes and stocking up on some Justin’a AB. Maybe a few natural beauty treats as well.
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Tiff @ Love, Sweat, & Beers says
July 23, 2014 at 11:31 AMHaha, you crack me up. Poor hubby… 😉
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Amelia says
July 23, 2014 at 11:41 AMThank you!
Miss Polkadot says
July 23, 2014 at 11:51 AMIn case you didn’t know I’m the odd girl who likes to learn new vocabular and paramour hadn’t made it into mine yet. Can you believe they don’t teach you that in English class in school over here? No talk of paramours. No talk of healthy living either, though. They miss the important things in life.
Also, that pizza needs to make its way into my life. Caramelized onions are golden already [literally] but apples on pizza? Genius.
All the food talk aside I hope you’re doing well. Or as well as you can under the current circumstances. Keeping you in my thoughts.
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Gabrielle says
July 23, 2014 at 12:03 PMGoodness your humor makes my day better!
sue says
July 23, 2014 at 12:53 PMI would really like to try some of swanson’s own brand! those nuts and esp those strawberry slices look good!
Cheryl Rogers says
July 23, 2014 at 1:00 PMThis would be a great giveaway for me, I use Swanson’s products all the time now!
Frances says
July 23, 2014 at 1:24 PMThat pizza looks amazing!
Sarah Pie says
July 23, 2014 at 1:34 PMSuddenly I have the urge to watch Moulin Rouge and maybe belt some show tunes…. While eating lots and lots of nuts! I just heard about Swanson when this whole 45th anniversary party started but I’ve been drooling over their site with plans to stick up next month!
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Laura says
July 23, 2014 at 3:25 PMThat pizza looks delish! Would love to win to stock up on almond butter (duh!) and perhaps give some protein powder a whirl!
Kirsten says
July 23, 2014 at 3:42 PMI think your pizza looks amazing, and I’m reminded I need to get caramelizing with all the shallots in the garden. I’m tickled with all the love talk, too–and want to hear Obi Wan singing with Nicole Kidman again.
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natasha says
July 23, 2014 at 4:22 PMThat pizza looks amazing!
Anel says
July 23, 2014 at 7:30 PMLoved the do a little dance option. Made me smile and I needed a good chuckle, so thank you!
Meghan F says
July 23, 2014 at 8:49 PMEven on my worst day, I know reading your blog will put me in a good mood!!
Dandi D says
July 23, 2014 at 8:52 PMI really like all of Swanson’s products! They have some great stuff on their site!
Brittany says
July 23, 2014 at 9:04 PMUh yea…I want this real bad.
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Natalie says
July 23, 2014 at 9:17 PMI would love to try some new healthy foods, such as almond butter and oats! Yum!
Marissa says
July 23, 2014 at 11:42 PMThat pizza sounds soooo good!
Lucie@FitSwissChick says
July 24, 2014 at 3:03 AMNow I have 2 songs in my head. I get around from the Beach Boys and ‘Mc Doonald’s, Mc Dooonald’s, Kentucky Fried Chicken and a Pizza Hut….’ – cause I saw that pizza. While singing these, I do the dance with jazz hands.
I always wonder if these giveaways are worldwide? I once won a huge giveaway and then they told me I am not good enough to receive it cause being Swiss. I cried. (Kidding :-))
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Tara @ Rovin' Rambler says
July 24, 2014 at 5:50 AMFunny you should bring up meeting in a bar…pretty sure that’s how my parents met. 33 years and going strong!
For my bonus entry, I did the “Fork in the Garbage Disposal.” If you’re not familiar, I suggest taking a quick trip to YouTube.
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Arman @ thebigmansworld says
July 24, 2014 at 7:09 AMBest. Introduction. Ever.
Now I can never look at Swanson products in the same light again. I bet the hubs is jelly. No sugar added, 100% real fruit jelly.
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Khushboo says
July 24, 2014 at 1:15 PMPick me, pick me :)! I was pleasantly surprised by the huge range of products on their site…super prices too!
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Deborah says
July 24, 2014 at 4:42 PMWow! Love Swanson! Thank you for hosting the giveaway! 🙂
Kam says
July 24, 2014 at 5:29 PMI would love to stock up on some new protein powder!
Shannyn says
July 24, 2014 at 5:35 PMYou hussy!
Julie says
July 24, 2014 at 9:52 PMThanks! Fun giveaway.
Jennifer L. says
July 24, 2014 at 10:25 PMDo have delivery for that pizza???
Alls I got to say is. Oh. Yum.
Kate says
July 25, 2014 at 9:18 AMI really wanna buy some plant based protein powder…and sunflower seed butter….and chia and hemp seeds….aaaaaand lots of other stuff that is totally not necessary, but because I am a food blogger, I have been exposed to the thrills and frills of these items. Sometimes I (and my wallet) wish that I didn’t know what a chia seed was.
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Bianca Rogoveanu says
July 25, 2014 at 10:29 AMThanks for hosting, i would buy some Yogi tea !
Evelyn says
July 25, 2014 at 3:57 PMLive Swanson’s home brand!
Shannon says
July 25, 2014 at 10:40 PMThere are so many things I would love to try!
Lisa Brown says
July 26, 2014 at 12:17 PMi would buy the Swanson Premium High Potency Vitamin D-3
Ginny says
July 26, 2014 at 1:22 PMThank you!
Bernice Mattila Garcia says
July 26, 2014 at 6:14 PMoh wow, that pizza looks sooo yummy! I have $45 in products in a shopping cart, all ready to go 😉 thanks so much for hosting this giveaway!
Carolsue says
July 26, 2014 at 6:43 PMI’d like to try their House Blend Fine Ground Organic Coffee – Medium
Angela W. says
July 26, 2014 at 7:44 PMI love Swanson’s! Such great prices, deals, and shipping is fast!
Juliah826 says
July 26, 2014 at 8:39 PMOMG I would love to win this!!! I never win anything…..so it would be a nice change:)
With this i would probably try nutritional yeast, as i have heard such good things about it…..or i would stock up on macadamia nuts, cacao nibs, and coconut butter….probably the latter:)
Jessica says
July 28, 2014 at 7:00 PMWooohooo I am a winner winner chicken dinner!
Jess @ PB & Jess says
July 29, 2014 at 5:43 PMSecret pizzaaahhhh looovvvaaaahhhhhs. (But seriously, can I have a slice of that… right now? lol)