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Koss Launches Earbuds Made For Women’s Ears (review and giveaway)

May 17, 2013 By Maureen Fitzgerald 4 Comments

I love listening to music while I work out. Since my favorite workout at the moment is walking, I rely on music or audiobooks to keep me entertained while I am strolling around the neighborhood. I have noticed that most of the ear pieces out there feel great when you first put them in, but then get increasingly uncomfortable as time goes on. I hate being halfway through my walk and having to take out my earbuds because I just can’t stand them anymore. Know what I mean?

When the folks at Koss contacted me to invite me to the product launch for their new FitSeries made just for women, I had to say yes. (You are probably already familiar with Koss, a local family-owned Milwaukee company, as they have been known for inventing the first stereophones and have been creating fabulous products since 1953.) Dara Torres, 12 time Olympic medalist, mom, and music enthusiast, was instrumental in creating a design that is comfortable for women to wear but does not skimp on sound.

Dara Torres talks about creating FitSearies with Koss

The FitSeries products include FitBuds and FitClips. FitBuds are similar to traditional earbuds, but 33%smaller. I received a pair to try and quickly fell in love with them. They came with three different size “cushions” so I was able to get a perfect fit. I’ve worn them on several of my longer walks and would have forgotten I had them in except for the great sound they produced! FitClips are perfect for more active athletes who need a little more stability while they are bouncing around. Both FitBuds and FitClips come in a variety of fun colors and are sweat proof.

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The launch event included a 45 minute spin class led by Dara Torres (which I unfortunately could not stay for since I had to go back to work) where the participants got a chance to try out the FitClips. I snapped a few pics as I was leaving and even got to say hi to my favorite Real Milwaukee hosts, Katrina Cravy and Nicole Koglin!

Spinners try Koss FitClips

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One lucky Wisconsin Mommy reader will receive a set of Koss FitBuds so that they can also listen to music in comfort!

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This post was brought to you in partnership with Koss. I was provided a pair of FitBuds to facilitate my review.

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Murder Mystery Dinner Provides Fun and Laughs in Milwaukee (review and giveaway)

May 15, 2013 By Maureen Fitzgerald 3 Comments

A few weeks ago, Jay and I were invited to attend a Murder Mystery Dinner by the Murder Mystery Dinner Co. at Serb Hall in Milwaukee. Neither of us had ever been to one and we were curious how it would work and if we would enjoy it. We accepted two complimentary tickets and headed off to check it out with open minds.

When we arrived, we were escorted to a large round table that seated eight, kind of like at a wedding. We noticed some interesting items on the table – one was a sheet translating all of the terms we might hear during the show. I should mention that the theme of the evening was a high school prom held in the fifties. We also found a lot of fake money in a variety of denominations.

Shortly, one of the cast members came by our table and the next thing we knew, Jay was a character in the performance. Even better than that, he was a suspect! His name was “Lemme Tinkle” and his role was the class clown (can we say typecasting???). Jay was given a binder with some clues and also some added information that no one else was privy to.

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The show began and before we knew it, sure enough – someone was murdered. The victim turned out to be the class president and there seemed to be quite a few folks scattered around who might have been the murderer. The audience was tasked with finding out who had committed the dastardly deed. The audience could ask suspects questions and even pay money for additional information. The cast stopped us occasionally and gave us added information to ponder when deciding who it might have been.

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The evening was a LOT of fun! We had some great tablemates which definitely added to the antics. The whole experience was much more interactive than I had thought it would be. There was very little “acting” by the cast and more interacting with the audience which made it very engaging.

The food was okay – the Salisbury steak did remind me of high school so maybe that was intentional. But you don’t attend a show like this for the food, right? Jay and I had a blast and would definitely attend another Murder Mystery Dinner Co. production!

Have I made you curious about Murder Mystery Dinners?? Thanks to the Murder Mystery Dinner Co., I am giving one lucky Wisconsin Mommy reader two tickets to a Murder Mystery Dinner!!

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I received two tickets to check out the performance in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Filed Under: giveaway, things to do Tagged With: Milwaukee, milwaukee things to do

Win a Trip to New York with POPSUGAR!!

April 12, 2013 By Maureen Fitzgerald 1 Comment

Have you ever been to New York? How would you like to go? Personally, I love New York (hey – isn’t that their slogan??). Growing up in Connecticut, we used to pop down to “The City” pretty regularly. Since moving to the Midwest, I haven’t been back even once – and I miss it!

If you are also itching to get to The Big Apple, you’ll want to enter the POPSUGAR Fitness Giveaway. Not only is it a trip for two to NYC (that would be airfare and hotel), but you’ll also get to attend a Class FitSugar event and meet Anna Kaiser! Oh, and did I mention you’ll be getting a $500 Nike gift card to buy some gear so you can look all sporty-like??

So head over and enter to win!! Like NOW!

This post was written in partnership with POPSUGAR. All opinions (and desires to visit New York) expressed are my own.

Filed Under: giveaway, Health and Fitness

Win a Safari Trip to Africa From Kalahari – or at Least Some Theme Park Passes

March 20, 2013 By Maureen Fitzgerald 15 Comments

win safari kalahari I love travelling with my family. I have a whole list of places I’d love to go. Unfortunately, I also have a limited amount in my bank account, so some of my fantasy trips may have to wait a bit. One thing I definitely have on my bucket list is to go on an African Safari!

If that’s something that appeals to you too, you’ll be happy to hear that a chance to win a Kalahari African Safari to the Republic of South Africa is open to registered guests staying overnight at Kalahari Resort – Wisconsin Dells, Wis., or Kalahari Resort – Sandusky, Ohio, between Feb. 14 and April 10, 2013. For Official Rules, information on how to enter or to make a Spring Break reservation, visit Kalahari African Safari. The winner will be randomly selected from the pool of eligible entrants and announced on April 18.

The winner of Kalahari’s African Safari will receive travel vouchers for airfare, resort accommodations and activities valued at $22,000 for up to four family members. Entrants must be at least 18 years or older at the time of entry. For additional information about Kalahari Resorts, visit KalahariResorts.com.

To help you experience a taste of the safari life, the nice folks from Kalahari have given me Four All Day Passes to the Indoor Theme Park at Kalahari to give away to a lucky Wisconsin Mommy reader.

Kalahari Resorts in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin and Sandusky, Ohio deliver a “world-away” waterpark resort and conference experience beyond expectations. The authentically African-themed Kalahari Resorts, privately owned by the Nelson family, are home to America’s largest indoor waterparks. All Kalahari Resorts feature well-appointed guestrooms, full-service Spa Kalahari, a fully equipped fitness center, on-site restaurants, unique retail shops, and a state-of-the-art conference center. For reservation and guest information, call 1-877-KALAHARI (525-2427) or visit: KalahariResorts.com.

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Snikiddy Snacks Are Healthy Snack Foods for Kids (and Adults too!) #giveaway

March 20, 2013 By Maureen Fitzgerald 71 Comments

snikiddy healthy snack foods We try to keep a variety of healthy snack foods in our house. Obviously, I always try to steer LJ to fruits and vegetables first, but sometimes a little treat-type snack is called for. I’ve been trying to learn as much as I can about what healthy snack foods are available AND which ones LJ will actually eat. One of my new favorites are from Snikiddy.

They meet my criteria for healthy snack foods:

They are made from non-GMO ingredients.
They are gluten and wheat free. (Not an issue for us, but for several of LJ’s friends.)
They do not have any artificial colors or preservatives.
They do not contain high fructose corn syrup, trans fats, MSG, or hydrogenated oils.

They meet LJ’s criteria for snack foods:

They are YUMMY!!

The All-Natural Cheese Puffs and All-Natural Baked Fries contain half the fat of regular potato chips and Eat Your Vegetables have a full serving of vegetables in every ounce! Not bad for a snack food, right?? Our personal favorite are the Grilled Cheese Puffs!

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Thanks to the Snikiddy folks, I have a case (yes – a whole case!) of your favorite snack to give away.

Here’s how to enter:

1) Head over to the Snikiddy website and pick out which snack you would want to receive. Leave a comment on this post with your choice. (This is a mandatory entry.)

2) Leave a comment on any other post here on Wisconsin Mommy. Leave a comment on this post letting me know where you left your comment. (You may do this up to five (5) times.)

3) Tweet about this giveaway. I’ve made it easy – you can just click here –> Tweet
once you are signed into Twitter. Leave a comment with a link to your tweet. (You may do this once daily)

Please leave an email address you check often. Winner will be emailed April 3rd.

Legal stuff: Giveaway open to US residents 18 and over. Void where prohibited by law. The prize will be provided by Snikiddy – Wisconsin Mommy Media, LLC may not be held responsible for any failure of brand to fulfill prize obligations. Winner will be chosen via random.org and notified via the email address provided. Winner has 48 hours to respond to email or a new winner will be chosen.

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