Monday, November 2, 2009

Give Away for 3 Pound Bag of Chia Seeds!!!!!

Since my recent ProBars GiveAway was such a hit, I thought I'd keep the party going with a Chia Seeds GiveAway!

The kind folks at Chia Seeds Direct (go check 'em out) are going to supply a 3 Pound Bag of Chia Seeds to One Lucky Reader!  Many of you have been asking me about chia seeds or telling me you're having a hard time finding them so here's your chance to win some!


Here's a little bit about Chia Seeds Direct & Chia Seeds:
*Our Chia Seed is organically grown and free of any pesticides or heavy metals. We sell tons (literally!) of chia seed so we always have a fresh supply at most affordable prices.
*All prices include fast and free U.S. Postal Service Priority Mail shipping (domestic orders only).
*Chia Seeds are a powerhouse nutritional superfood and extremely rich in Omega-3 fatty acids.


10 Ways to Enter--Each Way Gets You One Entry
Remember, leave a separate comment on my blog for each entry you want.  If applicable, please leave the link to your Facebook/Twitter/Blog in the comment you leave me.

1. Leave a Comment Here telling me why you'd like to win and try Chia Seeds.



2. Become a Follower of my Blog (Choose Follow Publicly directly under my "Twitter Follow Me Icon".  This is different than just putting me in your googlereader.)

3. If you use GoogleReader, put my blog in it.

4. Link this contest back on a Blog Post of yours

5. Follow Me on Twitter

6. Post this contest on your Facebook or Twitter.  For Twitter users, please use this:
"www.LoveVeggiesandYoga.com is Giving Away 3 Pounds of Chia Seeds! Go Enter Now! http://bit.ly/35mjs4 "


7. Go check out Chia Seeds Direct's website and leave a Comment here telling me something you learned or that you at least cruised over there.

8. Add my Blog to your Blogroll 

9. Go Check Out the Raw Vegan Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding I recently made and leave a comment there.  Make sure you leave a comment back here too telling me you did that.


10. Check out my 4 Chia Seeds Recipes Post and leave a comment there telling me which one catches your eye.  Make sure you leave a comment back here too telling me you did that.


***The contest ends on Sunday, November 8, 2009***

Winner will be randomly selected.

I will notify the winner via email and will get you in touch with my contact at Chia Seeds Direct who will ship your seeds directly to you.  Please Note: This contest is open only to US and Canadian readers.

Have fun everyone!  Thanks Chia Seeds Direct!!!!


229 comments:

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Neiko said...

I would love to try these Chia Seeds, well..Because you make them look so darn yummy! I am not a vegan, but after visiting your blog and checking out your recipes I am hooked! I have already tried your apple crumble and it is to DIE FOR!! Now if only I had chia seeds I could try your scrummy (thats scrumptious and yummy put together, lol!) chia seed pudding!!!

AlwaysJoy said...

cool giveaway - thanks. I would like to win to try some in breakfast dishes (plus it reminds me of my favorite childhood toy - chia pets)

Jessica said...

Ahhhh!! I have never had chia seeds and want to try them soooo badly!!

Jessica said...

You are in my Google reader.

Jessica said...

I already follow you on Twitter!

AlwaysJoy said...

you are in my google reader (did that this morning)

Emily said...

I would love to try them in smoothies, or even in oatmeal! YUM! =]

Emily said...

I'm also a follower of your blog!

VeggieGirl said...

Not a chia fan, but good luck to everyone else, haha ;)

Happy Monday!

Molly said...

I have been DYING to try chia seeds!
I follow your blog publicly, I'm following you on twitter, and leaving both comments!

traynharder23 said...

so i can make some of your recipes. and say CH CH CH CHIAAAAAAAAAAA~~~

N.D. said...

I want to win Chia seeds bc they are awesome for vegetarians! yum yum!

Sarah @ The Foodie Diaries said...

hola chica--i can't believe i've never tried chia seeds!! this is the main reason i want to try them; i feel so out of the food blogger loop!!

Sarah @ The Foodie Diaries said...

already in my Google reader obviouslyyyy

Sarah @ The Foodie Diaries said...

and following you on twitter!

Sarah @ The Foodie Diaries said...

just tweeted at http://twitter.com/FoodieDiaries

Sarah @ The Foodie Diaries said...

went to chia seeds direct and learned there are diff colored chias? i feel dumb for not knowing that haha but i had NO idea!

Sarah @ The Foodie Diaries said...

and just added you to my brolll! don't know why you weren't there already!!

itsawrapteacher said...

You know we love your giveaways! I need to change things up from my usual flax seeds :)

Peggy said...

Ooh! I'm toying with starting a raw/vegan lifestyle and would LOVE to try chia seeds. I've seen so many great-looking recipes for breakfast porridge and for puddings using chia. I've love to win these. Three pounds sounds like they'd go a long way.

Peggy said...

You're already in my google reader. That's how I saw this new post. ;)

Angel said...

Love Love Love chia. It's a great simple breakfast to take while travelling too - just add nut "milk" and let sit. *fingers crossed* ^_^

Peggy said...

I follow you on twitter. I'm @pleutim.

Peggy said...

I tweeted your giveaway link.

Peggy
@pleutim

Angel said...

Already a devoted follower ;)

Michal said...

I love chia seeds! Ive tried them a few times before and i love how versatile they are. What a cool giveaway too!

Michal said...

Im already a big follower

Michal said...

Your in my google reader now too.

Michal said...

I checked out chia seeds website... one thing i learned is that there are white chia seeds too? I never knew that before!

mgonyeo said...

I would like to try them because I have never had them before. Plus, I know they are very good for me!

Michal said...

oh my goodness here is another one... your on my blogroll aswell!

mgonyeo said...

I follow publicly (mgonyeo)

Michal said...

Your chocolate chia seed pudding looks good too. I would have everything I would need to make it, except for the cocao powder rats!

mgonyeo said...

I subscribe with google reader

mgonyeo said...

I follow on twitter (@mgonyeo)

Michal said...

last one i promise :) i took a gander at your 4 chia seeds recipe post.

mgonyeo said...

I twittered: http://twitter.com/mgonyeo/statuses/5378130878

mgonyeo said...

I added you to my blogroll: http://thestylemd.blogspot.com/

outofshell said...

awesome contest!

i'm following you on twitter (@outofshell) :)

Emily said...

I LOVE some chia! that is why I would like to win this giveaway :)

thanks!

outofshell said...

i would like to win and try chia seeds because i'm a nutrition geek and love to try new healthy stuff in my green smoothies :)

Emily said...

you are already in my Google reader :)

Abby (Abbys Vegan Eats) said...

Youre like a give-away queen Averie!! You rock.

Uh I would LOVE to try Chia seeds because Ive actually never had em (hangs head in shame).

Your obv in my google reader and my blog roll. Ill link this on my next post tomorrow! :)

outofshell said...

just tweeted your contest:

http://twitter.com/outofshell/status/5378465580

Julie said...

ugh i TOTALLY want to win this because of all you're crazy good looking chia seed recipes ESPECIALLY the chocolate puuuddin ;)

youre already on my reader!!

Laura said...

I would love to win some chia seeds because I'm a poor college student! They pack so much nutrition - so, if I won some, I would not have to buy as much food =)

Entry #1

Laura said...

I am now a follower of your blog through google

Entry #2

Laura said...

You are in my google reader

Entry #3

Laura said...

I have posted a comment on the chocolate chia post

Entry #4

Laura said...

I also posted on the 4 Chia one

Entry #5

Laura said...

And after looking at the site, I learned that chia seeds have more iron in them than does spinach. I need iron!

Entry #6

Jess said...

I'd love to try chia seeds because I haven't tried any yet and am dying to make some chia recipes!! Thanks so much!
<3 jess
xoxo

Amy said...

I've tried chia seeds already as part of a freebie from ordering raw coconut butter online--I'd love to win a 3 pound bag of them! Most likely I'd put it in my smoothies.

Amy said...

And I just cruised over to Chia Seeds Direct :)

ohonemorething said...

Ooo I'd love to try chia seeds! There are so many awesome recipes floating around out there :D

TheFitnessFreak said...

What are the chances! I was putting up my post them came to see yours and we're both doing a chia seed giveaway : )

Amy said...

just posted a comment on the pudding post.

ohonemorething said...

You're on my blogroll lovie!

p.s. you're very welcome for the recipe!! :)

Amy said...

And again on the 4chia seeds recipe post. Now I'm done commenting. :)

lavienouveau said...

I keep hearing about chai seeds and so I would LOVE to give them a try!

One Healthy Apple said...

I can't find them anywhere and would love to try them!

Sweet Cheeks said...

I'd love to win some Chia seeds because the nutritional stats are AMAZING!

Devan Geselle. N said...

i love chia seeds :)
so awesoe!

expecially with all your fab recipes ;) xo

Jessie (Vegan-minded) said...

Wow, that's a lot of chia seeds! I would like to win these so I can finally make some chia pudding. :)

katiejo said...

I just finished my chia seeds yesterday! I need some more!

katiejo said...

Left a comment on the 4 chia puddings post

katiejo said...

left a comment on the chocolate chia pudding post. Hmmm, maybe a chocolate english toffee pudding? Sweet dreams indeed!

katiejo said...

went to the chia seeds direct site - different colors? What does that mean?

Stacy Carter said...

I love Chia seeds - I even made your chia chocolate pudding this weekend!

healthhappinesshope said...

I would LOVE to win some Chia Seeds! They are so good mixed in greek yogurt or on top of cereal. Such a healthy addition!

xxoo
Heather

healthhappinesshope said...

I am following you on twitter!

xxoo
Heather

healthhappinesshope said...

OF COURSE you're on my blogroll! ;)

xxoo
Heather

healthhappinesshope said...

And you are also already in my google reader! Wouldn't want to miss a post. :)

xxoo
Heather

Libby said...

I would love to try them because all the recipes I've seen look so delicious and the health benefits sound great.

Libby said...

And you are in my google reader!

Libby said...

And I left a comment on the chocolate chia seed pudding post!

Libby said...

I also left a comment on the 4 chia seed recipes post!

Libby said...

On the chia seeds direct website, I learned that chia seeds have 6 times more iron than spinach! (can you tell I'd like to win this giveaway?)

Janine said...

I would love to try the chia seeds because I've been seeing them all over the blogworld, but have never seen them in stores near me! I love incorporating superfoods into my meals.

Brooke said...

I would LOVE to win this! I have never had chia seeds, but have heard tons about them! They look good, especially in your chia seed pudding recipe. I would love to get the chance to try them and benefit from all those yummy omega 3's!

Brooke

shelby said...

I would love to get some chia seeds! They are so hard to find around here and I always wish I have some when I see your fabulous recipes!

shelby said...

Entry #3- Your blog is in my google reader

shelby said...

Entry #7- I went to Chia Seeds Direct website!

shelby said...

Entry #8- You are on my blogroll for sure!

Frozen Peace. said...

I would love to make one of your chia seed puddings, or add them to my morning monsters. Thanks so much for the opportunity!

Frozen Peace. said...

Aaaand #3-- You're on my google reader!

Frozen Peace. said...

#7-- visited the website. Didn't realize there were white chia seeds, too! Anyone know how they are?

Frozen Peace. said...

#9--Left you a comment about your pudding. Wondering: are the seeds chewy, crunchy, or otherwise?

Frozen Peace. said...

10--Commented about those chocolate chip chia seed cookies you made... I've got to try those.

JerseyGirl said...

Never tried Chia Seeds. And since they would be for free--I bet they will taste even better!

*Naomi* said...

Averie have I mentioed how awesome you are?? what a great giveaway! I absolutely LOVE chia seeds! I am so happy I discovered them! They are delicious in oats. I love their crunchy yet gel like texture!!

*Naomi* said...

you are OBVVVVIOUSLY on my reader :)

*Naomi* said...

I would love to try your chia pudding!! I havent tried it yet and if I get this bag, this will be my first recipe!!

*Naomi* said...

#7 I went to the website and descovered WHITE chia seeds!! very cool!!

Jenna said...

I would LOVE to win these because I have been wanting to try these for months!!

Rachel H said...

I would love to try chia seeds after seeing them on so many blogs. Also, your pudding looks yummy.

Rachel H said...

I use Google Reader and put your blog on it.

Rachel H said...

I'm following you on Twitter.

KellyJ said...

Entry #1

Hi! I've been reading about Chia seeds for months, but haven't gotten around to ordering them online, would LOVE to try them!

NySoonerGirl said...

I'd love to win because I am dying to try the chia pudding I've seen here and everywhere else!

NySoonerGirl said...

You're already on my GoogleReader!

NySoonerGirl said...

You're also on my blogroll!

http://nysoonergirl.wordpress.com

KellyJ said...

Entry #2

Hi again - not sure if my profile is set up correctly, but this is the Kelly who mailed you from Mpls yesterday =). I posted an entry on my Examiner page about the giveaway!

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-22243-Minneapolis-Vegan-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Chia-Seed-Giveaway

KellyJ said...

Entry #3

I went over to the Chia Seeds Direct site and learned that a 4.5 lb. bag (didn't see 3 lb.!) is $35.99 so especially would like to win these since I'll probably end up buying some if I don't!

KellyJ said...

Entry #4

I left a comment on your Chocolate Chia Pudding Post - I love your enthusiasm for this stuff, these giveaways sure help spread the love of healthy food!

KellyJ said...

Entry #5

My pick of your 4 chia seed recipes was the peanut butter banana oatmeal dish - except I would use almond butter - check out this post by excellent blogger and nutritionst Meghan Telpner about why she hates peanuts: http://meghantelpnerblog.com/2009/04/03/nut-butter-battle/

chrystad72 said...

I would love to try chia seeds in a smoothie! I make puddings with them alot. The chocolate chia pudding rocks!

chrystad72 said...

I checked out your 4 chia seed recipes..The Overnight PB & Banana Vanilla Chia Oats looks amazing!

chrystad72 said...

I also linked this contest on my blog: http://livingfitdaily.blogspot.com

chrystad72 said...

I checked out your chia seed pudding recipe too! Looks great!! i've always made mine with water...but putting it in nut milk sounds awesome. Going to have to try that tonight=)

chrystad72 said...

I checked out the website and found white chia seeds. I had no idea there was white chia seeds! Cool! Also learned that the mayan word for strength is chia! I do alot of endurance sports so learning that chia seeds helps builds your endurance and stamina was very interesting to me

chrystad72 said...

man im on fire with this give away! ahah..I just became a follower of your blog as well. (I love this site!=)

mandi said...

I would love some chia seeds because I have never had them! (Oh the horror, I know)But I have heard so much about them and would love to try them out. With these seeds I would like to create tons of recipes and then post them on my site(chicvegan.com)and of course let everyone know about the awesome blog where I got them from.

Love your blog regardless, you are fantastic!

Kris | iheartwellness.com said...

Hi Averie!
#1 - I would love to win these nutrient rich seeds because I FINALLY have my better half using them in his smoothies ;) I am going through Chia like crazy now. But I am super happy he loves them!!!

Kris | iheartwellness.com said...

#2 - Done
#3 - Don't have google reader :(
#4 - This has been linked in my newest post ;)
#5 - I already follow
#6 - I sent the contest out in twitter
#7 - I learned that they have cheap seeds over there! WOW!
#8 - Done, already on my blogroll
#9 - I commented on your yummy post!
#10 - I heart the PB,Banana, Chocolate Chia Oats - Because I love Chocolate!!

Kelly Michelle said...

Why I want to win is easy... I am a super broke student and whole foods charges waayy to much for me to afford them right now but I want to try all of your amazing recipes so so bad because everything else I have made (esp brownie batter) is just foodgasmic.

Kelly Michelle said...

I don't use googlereader because I like to go to the blog websites but I have you in my blogs I read everyday folder and in the nifty little doodad rss reader on my desktop, does that count?

Kelly Michelle said...

I visited the website and learned that chia seeds are still out of my budget range even if I buy them online :(

Kelly Michelle said...

I left you some love on the chia pudding post :)

Kelly Michelle said...

More love has been left on your 4 recipe post.

Mary said...

I would love to try Chia seeds. Your recipes look delish!

Mary said...

You are in my Google Reader

Mary said...

I am a follower:)

Mary said...

I just checked out your recipes...I am dying to make the Overnight PB & Banana Vanilla Chia Oats. Looks so yummy!

Anna said...

I would love to try Chia seeds because I've heard so much about them but I can't find them anywhere!!!

Anna said...

I have also added you to my google reader! :) Your recipes look delicious!

RunToTheFinish said...

commet mania going on over here! I am interested in these so I can make some of these dang recipes you keep sharing! I'm afraid to use the little bit I have on one recipe!

linking back tomorrow
you are clearly on my blogroll :)

Maggie said...

I want to win because I've only had Chia seeds once!

Maggie said...

You're in my google reader, duh :P

maggie said...

I follow you on twitter! (@SaladGirlMags)

Maggie said...

You're already on my blogroll too :)

yen said...

I would love to try chia pudding! Also, they seem like a good way to get the omega 3s and amino acids.

Michele | aka Raw Juice Girl said...

Entry #1

I've already tried chia seeds but I've never had Chia Seeds Direct brand. And also, I only have a small bag and I don't want to run out! :-D

Michele | aka Raw Juice Girl said...

Entry #2

I'm already following you publicly. :-)

Michele | aka Raw Juice Girl said...

Entry #3

I added you to Google Reader! :)

Michele | aka Raw Juice Girl said...

Entry #4

I'll be posting my BrainOn review tomorrow - I'll link back to this post there.

:-)
Michele

Michele | aka Raw Juice Girl said...

Entry #5

I'm already following you on Twitter! :-)

Michele | aka Raw Juice Girl said...

Entry #6

I posted on Twitter!

http://twitter.com/RawJuiceGirl/status/5410832963

Michele | aka Raw Juice Girl said...

Entry #7

I visited the chia seeds website. I'm thinking you might need to buy the FORTY FOUR pounds of chia seeds they sell in bulk, girl. With all those chia puddings and recipes you're making, you might just need that much. hehehe ;-)

Michele | aka Raw Juice Girl said...

Entry #8

You're already on my blogroll - have been for quite a while. :-)

lakshmi said...

i love chia seeds and the recipes from your blog.

Michele | aka Raw Juice Girl said...

Entry #9

I left my comment over on the chia seed pudding recipe post.

Michele | aka Raw Juice Girl said...

Entry #10

I commented over on the recipe post.
Overnight PB & Banana Vanilla Chia Oats caught my eye! YUM!!!

Karen said...

I would love to win this giveaway! I have never tried chia seeds, and the first recipe that I would make if I win is chocolate chia pudding!

THE ACTORS DIET said...

i love the way they make things gel up!

Kelsey said...

i have never tried chia seeds and i feel so out of the loop!

theskinnyplate said...

CHia seeds are the new flax seeds. I'd love to get a good supply of it for my morning oats.

theskinnyplate said...

I follow ur blog on Google:

The Skinny Plate

theskinnyplate said...

I follow on google reader too.

theskinnyplate said...

I follow u on twitter @theskinnyplate

theskinnyplate said...

My tweet:

http://twitter.com/TheSkinnyPlate/status/5416266740

theskinnyplate said...

I learned that "Chia Seeds are a powerhouse nutritional food and extremely rich in Omega-3 fatty acids."

theskinnyplate said...

U are on my blogroll.

theskinnyplate said...

I left a comment on the Chocolate Chia Seed Post.

theskinnyplate said...

I left a comment on the 4 Chia Seed recipe post too.

eatingtolivelovelaughtri said...

I added you to my google reader.

eatingtolivelovelaughtri said...

I really need to win these chia seeds because I recently ran out of my chia seed stash and I am too cheap to buy more. I love to add chia seeds to cookies and granola bars. They are especially good in Super charge Me Cookies! Mmm! My mouth is watering just thinking about them!

Elizabeth said...

Chia Seeds would be great in my morning smoothie.

Dairy Free Betty said...

I would love to try the Chia seeds for my green monsters in the morning, and for baking my dairy free goodness!!

Carol said...

I've never had chia seeds - I would love to try them!

Holly said...

ahhhh ch-ch-ch-chia sounds fab! i want to make the chia holiday pudding since i have heard so many rave reviews about it!

Erica said...

I would love to win these so I can make Chia pudding! I've been dying to try chia seeds, but they're a bit too expensive for a broke college student like me :(

Arica said...

I'm following you on Twitter.. and would love to win the chia seeds because they would be the perfect touch to my recent vegan lifestyle!!! i've wanted to try them for so long!

ikkinlala said...

I'd love to try chia seeds because I think they'd be a great (and easy) way to add to the nutritional content of the oatmeal I usually eat for breakfast.

ikkinlala said...

I learned from Chia Seeds Direct's website that chia seeds are the only product they sell.

ikkinlala said...

I left a comment on your Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding post.

ikkinlala said...

I'd love to try the PB, Banana, & Chocolate Chia Oats.

Heather said...

I am trying to incorporate more raw into my diet and I'd love to give those chia seeds a whirl. I keep hearing so much about them. They look so yummy in your recipes.

Rae said...

I would love to win the chia seeds because I have never tried them!

Rae said...

I just left a comment on the chia pudding post.

Rae said...

I just subscribed in googlereader.

Rae said...

And followed you on twitter.

Rae said...

Just left a comment on 4 Chia Seeds Recipes Post.

ohonemorething said...

Just linked back to the giveaway!

Michelle said...

I've been dying to try these! I've seen them on all the blogs lately, but haven't been able to find any in my area.

Michelle said...

You're in my google reader!

Alisa - Frugal Foodie said...

OH awesome! I want to win some just because chia seeds are so darn fun to experiment with :)

VegFigureSk8er said...

I would loveee to win some chia seeds because they are a staple in my kitchen! I love putting some in my smoothies too ;)

Annie said...

I would love to win these cause of all the great benefits and recipes you can make!

Annie said...

I also subscribe to you on my reader

Annie said...

I think the best of you 4 recipes is the Chocolate chia outs in a jar, I mean really what doesnt sound amazing about that!

Annie said...

Yur chia seed pudding sounds good too... so many possibilities with this stuff!

debbiedoesraw said...

Hey there!
I LOVE Chia seeds, getting ready to make a breakfast pudding right now!
nothing better for energy for spin class!
Deb

Kate said...

I really want to try these! I can't find them anywhere!

Robb &amp; Nancy said...

I'd love to try these. I keep hearing about them, but haven't done anything about incorporating them into our diet yet.

Michelle said...

I would like to win Chia seeds because they have a really lovely flavor that I'd love to incorporate into my homemade granola!! Of course, the fiber and healthy fats don't hurt either. :) Thanks for the gieveaway Averie!

Michelle said...

I added you to my google reader! :)

samsam26 said...

I constantly read so many good things about Chia seeds (how they are a super source of omega 3's, etc.) I have yet to find them even at Whole Foods so I would love to win a 3 pound bag!!

seesaraheat said...

I hear about chia seeds all the time but I still have yet to try them. I know a lot of bloggers use them in oats so I would most likely do that first. Thanks!

seesaraheat said...

Following you on Twitter now :)

haylee said...

I would LOVE to win the Chia seeds giveaway! I have never tried them, but after seeing them on your blog I want to SOOO bad!

Shannon said...

i still haven't tried chia seeds!!! what am i waiting for :)

Shannon said...

you're in my google reader already :)

Randi Lyn A. said...

I would like some Chia seeds, my Mom eats them all the time and I need to incorporate more of her healthy habits into my routine.

I'm now following you on Twitter @randilyna and tweeted the contest and am now following your blog. You have lots of great veggie ideas on here! Thanks for running a great contest!

Mallory said...

i would LOOOOVVVE to try chia seeds for lots of reasons... but especially because i want to make chia pudding! :)

Mallory said...

oh, and who knew that chia seeds had more iron than spinach???

(well i guess now i do after looking at their website...)

entry #2!

Erika said...

This is my first time reading your blog and already I love it. You seem to have such a happy and positive outlook on life and I will definitely be continuing to visit your blog on a regular basis. I would love to win this bag of chia seeds because since I moved to Oregon (from Austin, The home of Whole Foods) I haven't been able to find the seeds in any of my stores. This would at least hold me over until I go out there for a visit next month :)

Jessica said...

I've been reading about chia seeds for so long in the blog world and would love to try them...

Jessica said...

and i've been reading your blog for a long time...but you're now in my google reader :)

randiliz said...

sweet giveaway! Just started reading your blog and I love it. I followed you on my twitter. User name: randiliz

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