SOYJOY is bringing joy to BlogHer next week with exciting new flavors. They are lighter, moister and have an enhanced taste – making them more joyful than ever. And, as always, SOYJOY is completely free of trans fats, hydrogenated oils, artificial colors and flavors, preservatives, and chemical additives. By September, SOYJOY’s current flavors – Blueberry, Strawberry, Apple Walnut, Berry and Mango Coconut – will hit stores nationwide in their lighter and fruitier forms. And, by October, the new lighter, moister Banana SOYJOY will be available nationwide.
Why I am so excited about this?
Because to celebrate these new flavors and SOYJOY‘s presence at BlogHer, I have teamed up with them to host a contest on JOY beginning today and running through August 20. The winner, judged on creativity and originality will win a ONE THOUSAND DOLLAR American Express Gift Check to spend on anything their heart desires.(Yes, my friends in Canada and abroad, you can win too!) A weekend vacation, a shopping spree, a new laptop… anything. Do I have your attention now? I thought so.
How do you enter?
Write a NEW blog post on what brings you joy. Posts can be as simple as photographs or elaborate stories. They may be humorous or serious or thought provoking. However you want to do this is fine by me. And, no, you don’t have to be attending BlogHer. The only requirement is the end of the post must contain the line “This post is part of SOYJOY‘s What brings you joy contest. Learn more here.” (Posts without this line will be deleted.)
Easy, huh?
Yes. No following us on a million different social media sites or liking them or me or whatever. Just a post on something that brings you joy. A post that you could easily write without this contest. (Of course, you can promote the contest because you love me. I certainly won’t stop you from doing that!)
What next?
Write your post and link it up below with the linky thing. Leave a comment letting me know you’ve entered. The winner will be announced on August 31.
More on SOYJOY and BlogHer…
SOYJOY will be sponsoring a booth (#2010) this year which will feature Nutrition Consulting with Cynthia Sass, nationally known nutrition expert and co-author of Flat Belly Diet and Jackie Newgent, RD, CDN, author of award winning Big Green Cookbook. There will also be daily giveaways for $100 Amazon gift cards and a post conference brunch on Sunday, August 8 (For more information and to RSVP click here.) Be sure to stop by– they’re just all-around awesome.
Good Luck!
{Edited to add: The winner of the $1000 check you ask? Sunday from Extreme Parentood. Read her post and you’ll understand why she won, or at least be a tad less pissed that you didn’t. Congrats, Sunday!!}
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Is this contest open to Canadians?
Yup!
I know I saw other posts ahead of me, and now, not so much….is it eating things? lol
thepsychobabble recently posted..The Joy of Zombies
Nope- they were old posts that didn’t qualify so I deleted them. I hate to be a hard ass, but…
What a fabulous contest! I am going to put my thinking cap on and come up with something original (I hope!)….Might have to tackle my killer back pain first. UGH!
Lolli recently posted..Summer Reception – GMYBS
Ooooohhh….joy’s my bag, Baby! What a GREAT idea…kudos to Soyjoy (and to you). Sometimes a little perspective toward the positive goes a LONG way.
Now how to narrow down the joy bringers….
(See you in a few days! Hooray! That’s a joy bringer for sure. :) )
Cheryl recently posted..Saturday-Sunday Snapshots- Petit Dejeuner Preferences
Very cool, I’m in a low place right now so maybe this will help.
Meghan recently posted..Fawk You Fridays
Done! Fabulous contest. And a great moment of reflection for me.
My contest post can be found here:
http://three-moms-in-one.blogspot.com/2010/08/breathless-moments.html
Thank you!
-BalancingMama (Julie)
Well, $1000 would bring me joy…
Kidding. Well not, but you know what I mean. I shall put my writing cap on!
amber recently posted..What’s With All the Design Changes- Anyway
That was fun! Thanks, Jill :)
Jayme recently posted..My Joys in Life
I’m going to do it!! It’s kind of nice to have to think about the great things that my life holds! I was going to try to come up with something clever, but after sitting there for a second just thinking about it, raw & real…I think I’m just going to be honest & open & share my little bits of joy just as they are. Thanks for the opportunity to do so Scary Mama!!! ;)
claire recently posted..Freebie Friday- anyone
Here’s my entry http://www.paramusbuzz.com/archives/2273
Ya learn something new everyady. It’s true I guess!
Wow, what a cool contest. Something that gives me joy? I am going to give this some thought and see what I get.
Just wondering, how is the winner chosen, random or based on the post?
Jen recently posted..Love Me Some Twitter
Having time with my grandchildren and see old school friends and teachers bring me joy.
Please forgive my stupidness. I see the winner will be announced on 8/31 but when is the deadline to enter posts?
Texan Mama recently posted..A Busy Week- and Weekly Winners- July 25-31
okay, never mind, I see it is August 20th.
Stupidity revealed on my part, but I guess that’s no big secret!
Texan Mama recently posted..A Busy Week- and Weekly Winners- July 25-31
Can people in Europe take part?
Sarah recently posted..How to embarrass yourself in as many ways as possible- at the gynaecologist
Yes! Just got the answer– anyone, anywhere can win!
Cool. Thanks.
Sarah recently posted..How to embarrass yourself in as many ways as possible- at the gynaecologist
My entry:
http://refashionista.wordpress.com/2010/08/02/snipsandsnails/
Melissa recently posted..What Brings You Joy
Such a fun contest!
I entered:
http://www.homemakerhoney.com/2010/08/what-brings-me-joy.html
I entered:
http://giveittothewind.blogspot.com/2010/08/joy-in-my-heart.html
Thanks, what a fun contest!!!
I’ll tell you what would bring me joy…$1000! Very exciting. Thanks, Jill!
Haha. Great Contest.
Just entered it.
Lets me be creative. :)
My entry:
http://dyingofbordem.blogspot.com/2010/08/twinkies.html
Sounds wonderful, so I send wishes of winning out to all the wonderful bloggers out there. I’m not a blogger, but read many great ones like this one here.
So, I’m wishing you all creative energies so hopefully one of my favorite bloggers will win the $1,000 from Soy Joy.
I posted about this. http://www.jamonkey.com/2010/08/its-simple-things.html
Meghan recently posted..Its the Simple Things
http://sodahoney.blogspot.com/2010/08/what-brings-you-joy.html
Just thinking about it makes me all woozy. *sigh*
http://www.quirkout.com/2010/08/question-is-what-brings-you-joy.html
I’m in!!
That was somewhat therapeutic to write.
Lisa recently posted..Joy in Solitude
Silence.
That is my JOY.
Now ask me if I ever get it?
*sigh*
Cluttered Brain recently posted..Where to find me today
Mommy Mambo Come on Down……I’m the next contestant on SOJOY’s Joy Ride!
Linked ‘er up just as requested! Good Luck to all!
Hey….what a neat post and a neat contest……….sounds like fun…….you can count me in and check out my post at:
http://mylifeasjenny.blogspot.com/2010/08/things-that-bring-joy-to-my-life.html
What a fun contest! It is good to think about joy every now and then! I am going to have to think about what truly brings me joy. hmmm…
What a fun contest! It is good to think about joy every now and then! I am going to have to think about what truly brings me joy. hmmm…
C.Mom recently posted..From the ground up part 5- For every new door there is a sign
This is awesome. I hit a moment of writers block and this reminded me of the joy in my life. To find joy before coffee is worth a blog post. I linked and now I commented, and now I’ll be a’tweetin.
pardon my linky pic…I had some techie problems. I really do have a whole head. very cool contest! I really do like soyjoy and I’m not just saying that.
kerry recently posted..What Brings Me Joy
I entered the contest! I had a great time writing this post.
I added my post to McLinky. :)
http://www.jordyliz.com/2010/08/joy-comes.html
Fabulous! I just love this.
Here is my entry:
http://blog.lovewilllead.com/2010/08/03/joyous-joyful.aspx
Thanks so much for the chance to win!
Courtney :)
What a fantastic contest Jill!
I am an idiot and accidentally enter my link twice & have no clue how to delete it. (I think you might be able to do it on the site though???)
My entry:
http://www.whosays8isenough.net/2010/08/joy.html
ps Thank you for such a beautiful subject. It made my heart happy to do this post :)
debi9kids recently posted..Joy
Thank you Soy Joy and Jill!
My entry: http://mrssoup.wordpress.com/2010/08/03/joy-joy-joy/
I have completed my blog post on “What brings you joy”.
I hope just reading it brings more joy to your life! lol! =)
thank you for hosting such a fabulous contest!
http://lehlashop.blogspot.com/2010/08/what-brings-you-joy.html
xoxo,
lisa
I entered! :)
MamaMia recently posted..The Joys in My Life
I love this contest. It gives me an excuse to find Joy in the little things. Which is what joy is all about, no? Thanks for hosting this Jill!
http://dramaformama.wordpress.com/2010/08/03/4-minutes-17-seconds/
not a blogger but enjoying reading the entries :)
I wrote a post and linked up. Hope its alright, I think I followed all the rules. ;)
Jen recently posted..She’s Got the Smarts
I hooked up my link. I hope the post does not hurt my street cred as a gun toting biker babe. Writing the damn thing made me cry.
http://www.theconfessionsofastayathomemom.com/2010/08/joy.html
Amy (aka TheMom) recently posted..Joy
Kids in bed + full bottle of wine = joy.
Where’s my $1000?
tulpen recently posted..How Do You Sign My Mommy Is A Sarcastic Bitch
I just had to enter, this was too good of a subject to let slip by…
Rene
Rene Foran recently posted..Pure Joy
Great topic! I’ve entered and you can read my post here:
http://alas3lads.blogspot.com/2010/08/what-brings-me-joy.html
Thanks!
Kari recently posted..What Brings You Joy
My dogs and cat give me such joy, they never whine complain, lie, steal or cheat. And there always happen to see me!!!
My puppy & cat give me joy. The puppy loves everyone and is always so happy. The cat tries so hard to be so cool & not hang out with me & the pup, but then he forgets & starts wrestling with the pup. Those two crack me up, they’re like brothers.
I have been enjoying everyone’s entries since day one. Some really great, creative responses so far. The suspense is almost too much!
Jennifer @ The Mommy Mambo recently posted..Joy to you and me!
Watching my son learn how to ride a bike gives me JOY. That I have given hime the confidence to be fearless.
I posted! Good luck to everyone!
Sandra recently posted..Joy In The Little Things
I entered! Thanks for this:)
Raleah recently posted..The emotion of great happiness
I love this contest! It’s so easy to get stuck on the negatives… gotta work, there’s traffic, the house isn’t clean, so forth and so on. I love that all of us are able to sit down and think about the joy in our lives. Thanks for this reminder!!
I really liked this contest since it really made you reflect on things that are important which often get passed over these days with so many people going through so much in their lives. I have entered my post for this contest. Wishing everyone who entered good luck in the contest!
Thank you so much for having this wonderful contest! I love your blog and I think this contest is great because it brings together new and veteran bloggers to express themselves and share there thoughts with each other.
I wish everyone the best of luck. This prize would help my family so much and I’m sure it would help whom ever wins it too. I hope to go to blogher next year!
Thanks again for the chance.
http://www.thequeenofswag.com
Thank you so much for having this wonderful contest! I love your blog and I think this contest is great because it brings together new and veteran bloggers to express themselves and share there thoughts with each other.
I wish everyone the best of luck. This prize would help my family so much and I’m sure it would help whom ever wins it too. I hope to go to blogher next year!
Thanks again for the chance.
Oh and my entry is what brings me joy on my blog the queen of swag. thanks again!
I really enjoyed thinking about what to write for this contest. Thanks for the writing prompt, and thanks to SoyJoy for a fantastic idea for a contest!
http://www.joyinthisjourney.com/2010/08/my-daughter-chose-joy.html
Joy recently posted..My Daughter Chose Joy
This was really fun! Thanks for making it so simple to enter.
My feed is not coming through, so here is the post I just created for Joy:
http://momsgotblog.blogspot.com/2010/08/joy-is-my-way-of-life.html
Kelly recently posted..The Adventures of Wally World
What a great contest and what a great way for people to realize what they have when they think they have nothing! I entered!
Angie recently posted..Joy- defined
I entered. I would love to win, but even if I don’t get the prize for the contest, I won!
I am excited to show my entry to my Husband, I hope it makes him feel like a winner, too.
Thank you. This was really a great thing for me to do!
http://eyebeeleaveewehoney.blogspot.com/2010/08/gentle-joy-of-him.html
I forgot to put the link! D’oh!
I just linked up : )
Diane recently posted..What Brings Me Joy!
So I’ve entered! Hope you enjoy it!!
Pua recently posted..Littleness
enjoy!
http://lehlashop.blogspot.com/2010/08/what-brings-you-joy.html
Lisa Hill recently posted..THE one & onlySilhouette Craft Cutter!
This is a great idea. I’m in.
I am in! Here is the link to my entry one more time.
http://baggyk.livejournal.com/452190.html
My cats bring me joy.
This post brought me joy.
JUST KIDDING – will be writing soon! :)
Jessica McFadden – A Parent in Silver Spring recently posted..Do Good Day in July Inspires Do Good Month in August … at our house!
Fun!
Here’s my entry:
Even if I don’t win, I had a great time thinking about what really brings me JOY in my life. (I guess you could say writing this post really did bring me joy!)
Fun!
Here’s my entry:
http://bdogmama.onsugar.com/What-brings-me-Joy-10156006
Even if I don’t win, I had a great time thinking about what really brings me JOY in my life. (I guess you could say writing this post really did bring me joy!)
Here is my entry:
http://www.pinkvanillacupcakes.com/2010/08/joy-in-oddest-places.html
Loving this contest, I really needed to take time today and do this. :)
Here’s my post http://www.debtfreekid.com/2010/08/what-brings-me-joy.html
Looking forward to reading everyone else’s!
Okay, I linked up! Thanks for the opportunity Jill!
JenniferG recently posted..What Brings Me Joy
Thanks for such a fun and simple contest–it’s refreshing that we didn’t have to jump through too many hoops!
http://peaceloveandguacamole.com/2010/08/13/happy-happy-joy-joy/
Liz @ Peace, Love & Guacamole recently posted..Happy Happy Joy Joy
Of course you start the contest AFTER I have a great post about joy. “Forcing” me to write another one :)
Wendy recently posted..Joy in the Journey
Summer brings me sooo much joy!
My children bring me the most joy out of anything.
I usually grab a SOYJOY in the middle of the afternoon when I need a boost!
Here is the blog http://safehavenfosterhome.webs.com/apps/blog/
Thanks for a fun and easy contest!
This is a great idea… focus on the joy. I know what would add to my joy: being able to buy a computer for my husband (as his just went kaput)… he’s waiting patiently until he can afford it again and it’s one of the ways he stays in contact with us (he works several hundred miles away and we see him only on weekends (if we’re lucky).
Happy joy week!
Winn recently posted..Thoughts On A Friday Night
I finally sat down to write my joy post. Better late than never!! I just had to laugh when I was linking up….Isn’t LolliJoy the name of a girl on the old movie “Summer Magic?”
Lolli recently posted..Got To Wear Shades – I Heart Faces
I moved my blog…
just in case, here’s my moved post:
http://bdogmama.blogspot.com/2010/08/joy.html
bdogmama recently posted..MOVING IN! A work in progress
I can’t wait to read about what brings everyone joy. This was such a great assignment. : )
Life with Kaishon recently posted..Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadows Helen Keller
What a wonderful contest…and a wonderful thing to write about. I look forward to reading the posts. Thanks for hosting this!
Holly L recently posted..Finding Joy!
Hi!
Post submitted!! :-)
Sarah recently posted..Happily living with Mr Fix-It
Fabulous contest…count me in!
Ah! I just saw this! Will definitely be getting in at the last minute!
Andrea (Lil-Kid-Things) recently posted..10 Reasons You Should Wear a Diaper on Your Head
FINALLY entered! And with a toddler hanging on my ankles asking me to dance like Cinderella. She clearly needs me to GO PLAY! :)
Sara — The Football Wife recently posted..WFMW- Working From Home
Thanks for the contest, a nice reminder to keep things positive :o)
Awesome! Post submitted and I had a great time doing this! I think I needed the reminder that joy comes in unexpected ways and with little warning…
Tracy DeLuca recently posted..Shining Moments of Joy
Just finished mine! Got a little flutter in my tummy when I posted that… more serious than my usual posts!
Adventuroo recently posted..Joy in the Ordinary- the Every Day and Folding Clothes with Milk Stains
i’m in! :)
Minnesota mamaleh recently posted..Minnesota Mamaleh- About Joy
Here is my entry: http://momtothescreamingmasses.typepad.com/scrutiny_by_the_masses/2010/08/what-brings-me-joy.html
Here is my entry: http://onthenightyouwereborn.wordpress.com/2010/08/20/what-did-you-say/
onthenightyouwereborn recently posted..What Did You Say
This was harder to write than I thought. Thanks for posting this contest.
Shannon recently posted..What Brings Me Joy
I just entered the fabulous contest. Here is the link:
http://kreativeimagination.blogspot.com/2010/08/blog-joy.html
Thank you SOY JOY and scarymommy for this superb giveaway.
Thanks for the opportunity to think this question through!
http://curiousmindgarden.com/blog/2010/08/what-brings-me-joy.html
I’ve entered:
http://mypostpartumvoice.com/2010/08/20/a-veritable-fountain-of-joy/
Awesome question.
Lauren Hale recently posted..A Veritable Fountain of Joy
All entered. http://mypostpartumvoice.com/2010/08/20/a-veritable-fountain-of-joy/
Thanks for this.
Lauren Hale recently posted..A Veritable Fountain of Joy
In true Fadra fashion, I squeaked in my entry with 5 minutes to spare. Great reason to stop and give pause. P.S. I attended the SOYJOY brunch and it was fab in every way.
Fadra recently posted..Joy comes in the morning
For some reason I had it in my head that I had until the 31 to add my link! That’s what I get for procrastinating! :-(
Oh well! They’re all great posts!
http://meghankharvey.wordpress.com/2010/08/27/our-summer-vacation/
Meghan Harvey recently posted..Beauty and the Beast
Here’s the link for my entry:
http://lee38.blogspot.com/2010/08/what-brings-me-joy.html
Thanks for the chance to win and Good Luck to all!
LeAndrew Taylor recently posted..LT38- Ultimate Computer Giveaway – Oprahcom http-bitly-dwRD2G
Crap a doodle do. Thought I had until the 31st. Blarg.
No matter. I wrote it because I utterly needed to.
xoxoxoxo
Loralee recently posted..10 things that make me happy no matter what- Finding joy one firefly at a time
I’m leaving it on my blog and my review blog (that had the blurb) because I like it there. (and that link from SUCH a ‘high ranked’ page will be stunning for your stats. heh. heh. heh. heh. (At this point I should probably just go to bed already, huh?)
AND BUYING MOM 2.0 TOMORROW! WHEE!!!!
Loralee recently posted..10 things that make me happy no matter what- Finding joy one firefly at a time
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