*This is a sponsored post on behalf of Ocean Spray. All my opinions are my own and not swayed by outside sources.*
It is summer time, which means time for some great summer drinks on a hot day! We are big fans of Ocean Spray and all of their delicious juice options on the shelves. This month, Ocean Sprays is on a mission to find and celebrate a person whose selfless attitude and giving spirit is making his/her community better.
Do you know someone who would be perfect to win the Ocean Spray Sun-sational Awards? If so, head to Ocean Spray’s Facebook page to nominate a friend, relative or community member for the chance to give (and receive for yourselves!) a sun-sational summer getaway, compliments of Ocean Spray’s latest juice drinks, CranlLemonade™ and JetBlue. How does that sound?? Oh did I mention the nominator also receives a fabulous summer getaway!
Here is the schedule for submissions and voting for the Ocean Spray Sun-sational Awards:
Today – June 7: Nominations open at www.Facebook.com/OceanSpray
- · June 7: Submission deadline
- · June 28: Finalists announced; video profiles featured on Facebook
- · June 28 – July 11: Fan voting
- · July 12: Grand prize winner announced; winner (and nominator) receive sunny getaway anywhere in the continental U.S. (see Official Rules for complete details)
I highly recommend entering for this fabulous chance to win In the meantime, be sure to check out these great Ocean Spray recipes seen here :Cosmo Pops, Cran-Lemonade Parfaits, and Stuffed Cran-Lemonade Cupcakes. Perfect for summer!
I decided to make the Cran-Lemonade Parfaits for a great, summer snack for my family. It was so easy to do and tasted absolutely wonderful. Here is the recipe, with some alterations from the original, if you are interested:
Ingredients: 1 cup one percent milk
3/4 cup Ocean Spray Diet Cranberry Lemonade Juice Drink- We used Diet Cranberry Lime.
1 (1 ounce) package instant sugar-free lemon pudding mix
1/3 cup Ocean Spray Craisins® Dried Cranberries
1 cup fat-free non-dairy whipped topping
Can use granola if you like for garnishings.
Directions:
In a small bowl, whisk milk, lemonade and pudding mix 2 minutes or until it turns thick.
Put 1/4 cup pudding mixture into bottom of four 1-cup jars or cups; let stand 3 to 5 minutes or until pudding has firmed up.
Top each with 3 teaspoons Craisins and 3 tablespoons whipped topping. Repeat layers, dividing ingredients evenly among the cup. Garnish with additional granola and Craisins if you like.
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Makes 4 (1 cup) servings
This was such a delicious desert to make and a very healthy desert without all the extra calories!
Be sure to check out all the great Ocean Spray recipes today and enter their Facebook contest today!!
Giveaway: One winner will receive one bottle of Cran-Lemonade and one Ocean Spray drink shaker.
For this giveaway, tell me who you would nominate for the Ocean Spray award and why? Please put comments in comment section proceeding this post. For an additional +2 entry, tweet about this giveaway mentioning @oceansprayinc and @dentistmel. Can be done daily but put all comments below. Good luck! Ends 6/21. US only.
We love Ocean Spray! My youngest is eating some dried cherries right now!
This looks delicious!!! Thanks for sharing!
I would nominate my kids. They brighten my day and always make me laugh.
Could I nominate my dog? Everyone who sees her smiles 🙂
I would actually nominate my best friend! She is our summer hang out and they love juice.
I would nominate my parents! They need a break and could use time away to enjoy for themselves. They always know how to make the day brighter, putting others before themselves and just being so positive. Recipe looks delicious!
I would nominate my children and my husband. We all love cranberries!
It’s terrible, but I don’t really know anyone in this community too well. If I could nominate someone in another community it would be my friend Mary for all her work with the local teen outreach center.
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My friend Heather, who always helps others out!
luv to try their cran-lemonade. thx
my sister, she comes up with some great tasting recipes.
I’m seriously craving from cran-lemonade now! Need to see if I can create my own before my next trip to the store. It sounds delish. – Katy
I would nominate my brother or my mom!
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/lovefreestuff17/status/341628441197690880
Oh my goodness! I never thought to use this in such a unique recipe! I have got to try this out! It looks so delicious! I love the Cranberry Lemonade flavor!
I would nominate my kids because they remind me constantly it’s the small things that bring the biggest smiles.
I would nominate my sister, she is always doing service work and helping out at events like the special olympics.
tweeted https://twitter.com/heathermanu1/status/341629515119878144
mmm this looks soo good!!
xo,
Sandy
Sandy a la Mode
I used to make cranberry vodka martinis a lot, and Ocean Spray was my bestie! I don’t drink anymore simply because I am just too busy being a mom to drink, but if I ever do again, I will definitely be buying the Cran to go with it!
I would nominate my kid’s school principal! He takes so much time to personally know every single one of the students by name. He doesn’t hide out in his office doing discipline. He focuses on building a quality relationship with the kids so he can actually help them. Be a friend and not someone to fear. Our kids are always smiling when they see him. He definitely brightens people’s days!
I would nominate my mom because she deserves it!
I’d nominate my friend Kathy. She’s been a teacher for 20-some years and has such a great relationship with her students. She also coaches just because she loves to give kids the opportunity to perform in sports.
Well HELLO! I will be right over for dessert! I would nominate my daughter because she is a ray of sunshine wherever she goes!
https://twitter.com/stillblondeaaty/status/341654154420301824
who you would nominate for the Ocean Spray award and why? I would nominate our day care provider – she is really great with kids and does a lot of projects with youth and the elderly.
i would nominate my sister because she is always doing fund raisers for the childrens hospital here.
I’d nominate my mom. Of course I’d always nominate her for anything good 🙂
I would nominate my mom: she loves cranberry juice and she’s just an amazing person in general!
i would nominate my neighbor because she is always outside smiling and making everyones day
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I would nominate my girls! Thanks for sharing this recipe!
I would nominate my hubby because he always brings out the best in me.
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I would nominate my mom she helps so many people around her.
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I would nominate my mom because no matter what happens she just keeps on going!
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My girl scout leader gets involved in everything!
I would nominate my mom! She is always volunteering and doing things for charities!
I tweeted!!
https://twitter.com/Brynn20/status/341964434345951232
i would nominate my mom bc she is a wonderful fun person!
I would nominate my buddy JoAnne. She is well off and helps a lot of people.
I would nominate my son for making such an effort in school this year!
my mother, does lots of stuff
I would nominate my daughter for all her achievements which is hard with autism
sibabe64 at ptd dot net
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Drat, I’m too late to nominate but I would have picked my boss. She has started tons of special needs programming in our community 🙂
I would nominate my mom. She does a lot of volunteering!
My mom because she coupons and donates lots of her free items to the food pantry.
I would nominate my mom because she is such a caring and kind hearted individual. She is active member of our church and is always participating in church events. She also helps out at the local food bank. She thirdly watches my son for free while my husband and I are away at work.
Daily Tweet 6/9/2013
https://twitter.com/starcrossed22/status/343643454141763584
I’d nominate my middle child who is always helpful and fun and always thinking of ways to improve things.
I would nominate my niece because she’s so awesome.
i would nominate my family they are my greatest support and are always there for my my three kids and wonderful husband…thanks
https://twitter.com/amytolley1/status/344222875001159681 shared on twitter
I would nominte my dad, because hes always there.
My son’s first grade gifted class teacher is definitely the perfect person for this award – she is always smiling and spreading happiness wherever she goes.
My eldest daughter…she shocks me with all her energy!! She just lost 75 lbs..because…her will power is unreal!!!!
Tweeted!
https://twitter.com/yagermara/status/345189823717462016
I would like to nominate my husband and father of my son!
Lawnmower, grill extraordinaire :))
My daughter Candy. SHe works with special needs kids and is amazing
my mom, she needs something positive to happen lately
I love the drink that you have entered
I would nominate my awesome mom!
I would nominate my super wonderful daughter Katie
I would nominate my mother in law I feel a sigh of relief and joy every time I hear her voice (bless her heart!)
i would nominate my son
I would nominate my neighbor she would do anything for you in the world or at least try!
tweeted
https://twitter.com/StephanieLPhelp/status/346375358691549184
I would nominate my best friend as she is always there for me whenever i need her and we have been friends for a decade now 🙂
https://twitter.com/A25983/status/346390556626255873
My neighbor and friend, Laura Brereton, who organizes playground cleanups and helps promote the farmer’s market and organized a downtown monthly festival.
my niece because she has song in her heart
I would nominate my brother because he is a leader and very caring
I would nominate my sister who volunteers a lot.
https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/347088335719763969
I would nominate my aunt who is one of the most generous people I have ever known. She is so generous with her time, help and at times financially to everyone she knows. She has helped numerous friends and family members during times of health, personal and spiritual crisis without asking or wanting anything in return.
https://twitter.com/Zuzuz_Petalz/status/347145119901814785
my daughter- shes always happy
I would nominate my mom. She is always happy even when things are hard! Always giving out hugs and encouragement to everyone!
I’d nominate my mom for her volunteer work and unfailing happiness in serving others
My mom is the most selfless person I know. What she does day in and day out working for Hospice is something a lot of people can’t handle. She always makes everyone around her feel amazing.
I tweeted this giveaway
Sorry here is link for tweet https://twitter.com/cochran_maryann/status/347450345514999808
My husband whos always there to help anyone that needs it!!
I would nominate my neighbor who is so helpful and fun!
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I’d nominate my grandmother.
I would nominate my Mom, she is just a sunshine filled person!
https://twitter.com/Zuzuz_Petalz/status/347851642533724160
My grandmother who has been volunteering her time, since she retired from work, at homeless shelters, schools and nursing homes.
My husband because he works so hard and He is trying to eat better and get healthier
I’d nominate my mom who is always trying to enhance the lives of those around her.
I would nominate my sister Amy. She not only works full time, raises 3 little ones but also volunteers at our local homeless shelter each week. She has also helped build homes for Habitat for Humanity. She does this all so humbly and always with a smile which can light up your day.
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I would nominate my mother who always finds time to help others even though she is one of the busiest people I know.
I would nominate my 85 year old aunt. she still gets out and weed whacks our yard
I would nominate my son. He does a lot of work with the homeless shelter.
I’d nominate my husband because he is a great father and community volunteer.
my niece who is a teacher and who is also going out of her way to help and brighten someones day
i would nominate my mom because she is so dedicated to helping others and she is very kind and generous too!
(not sure what time today this ends ~ hope this is not too late!)
https://twitter.com/Zuzuz_Petalz/status/348183505206931456
I’d nominate my sister who is usually bubbling over with life and energy! 🙂
Thanks for the giveaway!
my boyufriend because he has the best of intentions with everyone, he’s a people pleaser and is so caring.
there is a lady that lives in my neighborhood and she walks around everyday and picks up the trash she finds on the side of our roads which really makes our neighborhood look much nicer 🙂 brandi hawn dontdwell311@yahoo.com
I would nominate my best friend and name sharer! She is such a light in my life and lifts me up all the time!
I nominate my son who is serving in the Navy overseas
I would nominate a local pastor that has a huge heart for the kids in our community.
https://twitter.com/my3kidsmom4/status/351186532272570368
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