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It’s blog hop time again, and I have a confession to make. I LOVE giveaways. Not just hosting giveaways on Mommy Runs It, although I do love giving you guys great free stuff. But I mean that I love entering them! I’m a huge fan of blog giveaways, and I enter them all the time – especially on my favorite running and fitness blogs.
My giveaway “habit” started as a way to show my support to my fellow bloggers. There’s a big community of us out there, and we support each other in lots of different ways – and one way is by entering and sharing each other’s giveaways. I hope I’m not spilling trade secrets here – there’s nothing fishy about it. We enter on the Rafflecopter, just like you. It’s just that many (most?) bloggers are also blog readers, and reading posts and entering giveaways is just part of the fun. It’s also an easy way to help out a friend. Win-win.
Anyway, I started out entering giveaways here and there. And then I started winning. What? I’m not the kind of person who wins stuff. Only guess what…it turns out that I actually kind of am.
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The more I won, the more I entered…which meant that I started winning more stuff. That’s just statistics, right? Now, I haven’t won a jet ski or a Coach purse or anything. But I’ve won running gear and beauty products and cool stuff for the kids. Just yesterday, I came home and found two packages in my mailbox – both with stuff I’d won in giveaways. Yay me!
So in summary: 1) I’m mildly obsessed with entering giveaways; and 2) You should enter them too, because if I can win stuff, so can you.
{Side Note: There’s a whole community of folks (“sweepers”) who approach giveaways & sweepstakes as a very serious hobby (“sweepstaking”) or sometimes even as a way to make a living. It’s interesting stuff – you can read more about it here or here.}
Anyway, back to the matter at hand – MY giveaway! I’m an Ambassador for MaxFlowSports, and I’ve already shared my love for their super-cute no-slip Cross-Grip Hairbands. Today I’m giving away another one of their awesome products – a pair of their Low-Show Women’s Socks. (Sorry, guys. But I bet it would be a great gift for your favorite runner girl.)
Here’s the product description from MaxFlowSports:
- Zone cushioning for comfort and blister prevention
- Mesh top for ventilation
- Superior moisture wicking
- Arch support to reduce foot fatigue and boost circulation
- Contoured Y heel for comfort and perfect fit, eliminating heel slippage
- Ultra-soft feel
- Enhanced stain release material from STA-COOL® yarns
They retail for $12 and come in 5 really pretty colors: Sheen (green), Pomegranate (pink), Dreamsicle (orange), Pacific Mist (blue), and Midnite (black).
MaxFlowSports is giving one of my readers a pair of Low-Show Socks in the color of her choice. Just follow the instructions on the Rafflecopter below to enter the giveaway!
Stuff you should know before you enter the giveaway —> * This giveaway is open to US residents only. You must be 18+ to enter. Winners will be notified via email and given 48 hours to respond. If the winner does not respond within 48 hours, a new winner may be selected. Mommy Runs It is not responsible for prize fulfillment. Giveaway ends at midnight EST on 7/20/14.*
Good luck and thanks for entering! And after you enter, keep scrolling to check out some more awesome fitness blog giveaways!
Cynthia @ You Signed Up For WHAT?! says
I love giveaways too! I won a sweatshirt & mug in the Christmas blog hop giveaway. 🙂
runawaybridalplanner says
I have won a few giveaways! I’ve won some awesome ARC autographed signed copies of awesome books by bestsellers, I’ve won running gear and supplements. The best thing I ever won was a 3 day trip to Seattle for 2, I enjoyed that one! Your post is so correct, if you enter giveaways eventually you’ll win them and it’s an awesome feeling having UPS or Fedex being the adult santa:)
Seth says
Yes, I’ve won several cool giveaways. It doesn’t sound exciting, but the thing I’ve enjoyed the most is an expensive pair of boat shoes. I wear ’em all the time.
Emily says
I never won a online giveaway before. I hope to though:)
Paol Trenny says
The best win was a Soda Stream machine.
Ellen Casper says
Love giveaways – $400 leather boots was the best
Jen C says
These look great! I’ve splurged recently on good running socks. I’ve never won anything from a blog sweepstakes before (a good time to start?), but I’ve won tickets to events from email subscriptions a couple times. 😀
Rae says
I’ve never won a giveaway, but I’d certainly love to
wen budro says
I won a $400 gift card and an iPad. I am more than mildly obsessed with entering….it’s become a bit of an addiction. I’m still hoping to score big and win a house from HGTV. Then I’ll taper off….I can quit at any time….really I can.
Shannon F says
I’m pretty sure we’re soul sisters. That’s how I was when I first started entering giveaways… once I won one, I was like “whoa. I won. I never win anything!” and then the more I won, the more I entered. lol Btw, you’re totally the healthier soul sister… although I love to run, most days I just prefer to put on my running clothes and have a glass of wine instead. lol
sharon says
You have no idea how much you just made my day. Or…if we’re soul sisters…maybe we have some weird psychic connection and you actually do! 🙂 <3
Diane Estrella says
A $50 Amazon gift card was my best and favorite!
Jennifer says
I’ve won a few blog giveaways. Nothing big,kt tape,headbands,and sample energy drinks.
Leigh Anne Borders says
I won a trip to Destin. Have not gone yet. Hoping to in September!
Kasey says
My family jokes that my superpower is being lucky because I always win. The best is a tie between tickets to a concert from one of my favorite bands and an iPad mini.
Kristin KH says
I’m kind of obsessed with entering giveaways and Twitter parties, and have won quite a few things. I entered with a tweet for Planet Fitness and won a trip for my husband and myself to the Biggest Loser Finale in LA! Amazing!
Carla S says
One time I won a le creuset braiser from a blog giveaway.
brittney says
i have yet to win a giveaway, but it doesn’t keep me from entering!
carmyy says
Oops I entered before seeing that it’s only opened to US residents 🙁
Jen Bendewish says
I love entering and connecting with new people. I haven’t won a sweepstakes or a raffle yet, but that doesn’t stop me. 🙂
Deborah says
I recently won Bondi Band headbands! Thank you for hosting the giveaway!
jillconyers says
I won a RoadID and now I never run without it!
Keri says
Love trying new socks. Can always use more because my daughter and I love socks!
beckyginther says
I have! I won a Bondi Band before which was pretty cool!
missadventuresinrunning says
I am addicted to giveaways, too! The best thing I have ever won was a box of 15 granola bars in a brand I had never tried. They ended up being amazing!!!
fitfoodiemama says
I won a pair of Topo Athletic shoes!
Erika says
I won a RoadID band!
Brittany Suell says
A new sports bra!!! 🙂
lberger1016 says
I’ve won a couple. My two favorites were a Core Power package and a water belt.
Christy @My Dirt Road Anthem says
The best thing I ever won was the first giveaway I ever entered, it was a big one and I won I running skirt, socks, ear buds, and some other things I can’t remember all of it any more. I was hooked!
Krysten says
I won a blog giveaway for compression socks last summer.
Whine Less says
I’ve won running shoes!
breannaS says
I have won a giveaway. My favorite win so far has been a free race entry to a dirty girl run. I don’t get to race until september but I think it will be awesome.
savanahrae says
Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
Yes, I enter them all the time and I’ve won quite a few. I think my favorite thing I’ve won thus far would be fruit bliss dried fruits. They were absolutely delicious.
Fawn says
I won a pair of socks before so maybe I’ll win these! 😉
Lennette Daniels says
I won an Oreck vacuum cleaner and tickets to see the Astros before. I love giveaways. These socks look awesome.
sharon says
Nice prizes! I’d love to win tickets to anything. 🙂
Beth P says
I won a ticket to a running retreat once and it was awesome!
sharon says
oh wow, FUN!!!
This One Italian Girl says
I won a blog giveaway from Katie at From Ice Cream to Marathon for an awesome headband!
sharon says
That’s one thing I haven’t won yet, but I’ve entered a ton of giveaways for them!
Julie Wood says
The most awesome thing I won was a Blendtec Blender! My whole family loves it!
sharon says
Ooooh…now that’s a giveaway I’d LOVE to win! Totally something we’d all love but would never spend the money for. 🙂
Running for Berries says
I won a target giftcard before and just won an outfit from fabletics and quest bars!
sharon says
I just entered to win something from Fabletics…that’s one I’d really, really love to win!
shanks324 says
I have won a giveaway and it was pretty recent! I won an amazon gift card! 🙂
sharon says
Oh, man. Love Amazon. You can’t go wrong with a gift card!
hlodonnell says
I won some protein pancake mix once. It was really good. I added blueberries. 🙂
sharon says
Sounds yummy!
halfmarathonmama says
I won an iTunes gift card once, but I never seem to win 🙁
sharon says
Maybe this will be a lucky one for you. 🙂 I won something from the last blog hop!
Joy says
I won ProCompression socks once from hellyontherun which were great and probably the most expensive prize. I recently won Granola from Nutmeg Fitness that was from Paleo Porker and that was the most delicious prize I’ve ever won!
sharon says
I won a pair of compression socks too – mine were from Crazy Compression and pamommylovestorun. I love them – and they’re pink! 🙂
Bethany @ Accidental Intentions says
I won a Dirty Dog running sunglasses giveaway over a year ago, and OH MAN was that the best thing I’ve ever won from a blog giveaway. I’ve worn them on every run since and they are a huge game changer! (Even if they do make me look way too serious 😛 )
sharon says
Just googled – those look awesome!
tntgeorge1324 says
I have entered several giveaways. My fave think so far was a Polar Loop.
sharon says
That’s a really nice prize!
Mary Beth Jackson says
giveaways are addictive! One week I won 3 headbands! Love them!
sharon says
So addictive! I’ve entered to win a bunch of headbands, but I haven’t won any yet.
Tina@GottaRunNow says
The box of Cheribundi cherry juice that I won is one of my favorite things that I’ve won.
sharon says
Ooooh, sounds yummy!
Brandi says
I won an entry to a spartan race once:)
sharon says
Fun! Did you run it? I think I’d be too chicken.
Dena Furgason says
I have won a blog giveaway, that is hard I have won an ipad and a Visa gift card.
sharon says
Wow! Man, I’d love to win an iPad. I don’t know if I’ve actually ever entered to win one though – those giveaways are always so big, and I guess I just figure I have no chance of winning.
Carla D. says
I have won many blog giveaways. I’d say my biggest prize so far would have to be a pool worth $200.
sharon says
Cash is king, as my hubby always says. Can’t beat that. 🙂
Darilyn Weiss says
I haven’t won a blog giveaway. Actually, I don’t think I’ve won anything!
sharon says
Well, I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you this time around. Make sure you check the other giveaways on the blog hop – there’s some good stuff up for grabs!
Lisa Jones says
Yes! I love giveaways! The best thing I’ve won is shoes. I’ve won a couple pairs of Mizunos and I’ve also won some Skora shoes.
sharon says
Send some of that shoe-winning good luck my way, okay? 🙂
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says
I love raffles too! You’re right it’s a great way to get to know and support other bloggers. I won some headphones a few weeks ago so that was cool! I’ve never tried these socks. I will be having a great giveaway tomorrow hope you will check it out!
sharon says
Tomorrow is now today, so I’m heading over to your blog right now! Thanks for entering! 🙂
Erica @ erica finds says
I have won a ton of awesome goodies. Hard to pick a best thing… I did win 3 nights at an eco lodge in Nicaragua on a blog raffle for $10 😉 and the money went to a good cause. Win-win!
sharon says
I think the first giveaway I ever won was on your blog. 🙂
Strength and Sunshine says
Haha, I enter every giveaway! I’ve won 2 pairs or really awesome Reebok Crossfit shoes 😉
sharon says
I enter them all too. 🙂 But I haven’t won shoes yet!
Matt says
I enter giveaways all the time and have won lots of different prizes. I’d say my favorite win was probably a Ford prize package. We received a rental car for a weekend, one night hotel stay, meals, and tickets to a Indianapolis Colts game.
sharon says
Holy cow, that’s awesome!!! I would be ecstatic if I won a trip somewhere (anywhere, haha).
Marla L. says
I love giveaways too! My favorite win was an awesome pillow and cooler pad for the pillow. 🙂
sharon says
So it keeps cool while you sleep? Nice.
Tessa says
I love giveaways! The best thing I won was a bib and medal holder for my marathons!
sharon says
Oh, cool prize! I’d be super happy to win something like that too.
JillSue says
I just won a pair of Asics shoes.
sharon says
Shoes!!! That’s one thing I’d really love to win. No luck so far, but I’ll keep trying. 🙂
Arena Thompson says
Yup! I love sweeps and giveaway for stuff I can use! Best thing I ever won was an iPad, since I’d always always wanted one but it was too much $$. I literally screamed and nearly hyperventilated when I won, haha. 🙂
sharon says
Wow! That’s an amazing prize. I’d scream and hyperventilate too, trust me. 🙂