(ENDED) Cruisin' Through Summer: Pure Via Natural is Better Giveaway and Review (Ends 8/31)

PRODUCT REVIEW

I know, I know...everyone is on the sweetener 'high' lately. There seems to be a new sweetener being created every few months and it seems like all of my friends are using something different. Not only that, when you goto a store, you'll see products with different sweeteners too! I'm here to tell you that most of these sweeteners are NOT all natural and some of them have even been proven to be harmful to you and the environment. This is a big no, no to us!

I was doing some research a few weeks back on the various types of sweeteners and I ran across Pure Via! If you know me, you know I try to not add too much sweetener to my drinks because I like the 'natural' taste. The best thing about Pure Via is that it is 100% all natural. In fact, it comes directly from the below 'stevia' plant.

Pure Via

I have a few of these in my garden! I tried to make my own stevia sweetener but that didn't work out so well. Thankfully, Pure Via was kind enough to send me some samples to review! Pure Via is a great tasting, all natural zero calories alternative to sugar and artificial sweeteners. You can use Pure Via like sugar, to add natural sweetness to your hot or cold beverages, sprinkle on your favorite fruits and use in recipes. They also offer convenient 'take anywhere' packets! I bet you're getting excited! We've been using Pure Via on our cereals and oatmeal in the morning. It really adds a 'kick' to it and it helps us maintain a natural and balanced diet too!

While you're waiting for the giveaway to end, print out this .75¢ Coupon!

GIVEAWAY INFORMATION

Win It!

(1) Grand Prize Winner will receive (2) box of 40 Pure Via Sachets, (1) Pure Via Mug, and (1) Pure Via White Travel Mug

(2) Runner Up Winners will receive (1) box of 40 Pure Via Sachets and (1) Pure Via Mug

How to Enter (MANDATORY)
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  2. Leave a comment letting me know whether you add sweetener to your beverages, cereals, desserts, dinners, etc)

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These extra entries are very helpful in winning! Also, for each extra entry, you are required to leave a comment!
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  • (1 entry) ReTweet using (You May RT Once Per Day):
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GIVEAWAY RESTRICTIONS

  • All entries must be in by 08/31/2010, 11:59PM EST!
  • US Only, 18+
CHOOSING THE WINNER

From the entries that I receive, I will use Random.org to draw the first name of the winner. I will announce the first name of the winner in a new post on Freebies and Much More and on Twitter. I will also contact the winner by email (be sure to give me one you check daily). If I do not hear back from a winner after 48 hours, I will draw a replacement by using the same method as above.

Disclaimer: I received samples of Pure Via to review. I was not compensated monetarily for the review. All opinions expressed in the review are my own!

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81 Comments:

Jolee said...

I follow you.... and love Purevia! joleehamlin [at] comcast [dot] net

Mary said...

I follow with GFC (Mary McCannon)
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Mary said...

I add sweetener to my tea
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Mary said...

I like you on fb
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I follow you on twitter @marymccannon
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I voted at top mommy blogs
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Rebekka @ Becky's Kaleidoscope said...

I follow you on GFC (Becky).
I don't use sweeteners, mainly because I am concerned with the unknown artificial chemicals in them, but this sounds promising and I would love to try it out!

Rebekka @ Becky's Kaleidoscope said...

I follow you on Twitter (@rksteg)

Rebekka @ Becky's Kaleidoscope said...

Voted on We're on the fence

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Voted on Top 100 mommy Blogs

✿Heather S✿ said...

I'm a GFC follower! I don't add sweeteners too often. Mainly because I want something natural! This would be perfect!
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Melissa O. said...

I add sweeteners to my coffees and teas.

Melissa O. said...

Following you on twitter @purplemommi

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I follow True Via on twitter @purplemommi

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Anonymous said...

I follow your blog

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Anonymous said...

I use to use Sweet n Low until I read about the dangers of Sweet n Low so I went back to sugar but would love to try PureVia.

I only use sweetner in my tea

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Anonymous said...

I'm a facebook fan.

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Anonymous said...

I "like" Pur Via on facebook

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Anonymous said...

I follow you on Twitter as
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I follow Pure Via on Twitter as
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Anonymous said...

I subscribe through e-mail

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JoR said...

JoR on GFC
i use splenda every day

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Shanna said...

I follow on gfc...I like to add sweetener, but only if I know it is safe and natural!

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Shanna said...

I follow you on twitter!


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Tweet!


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I subscribe to your email newsletter. (1)


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PrettyDaisee said...

Signed up for the newsletter - PrettyDaisee

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Liked this product on FB - Crystal Marshall

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Connected on Googlefriend Connect - Prettydaisee

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I put sweetner in coffee & baked goods! - Prettydaisee

sassy2 said...

follow on google ssbeeners
I add sweeteners to my coffee all of the time. Thanks.

Pam Emerson said...

I use a stevia sweetener in my coffee and oatmeal every morning--wouldn't start the day without it!

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Anonymous said...

I follow via GFC, my name sswpss. I do add mostly honey to my tea (I drink a lot of tea).

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Anonymous said...

I 'Like' Pure Via on Facebook
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Jenn S. said...

I add sweetener to my coffee and tea but that is about it.

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madpay said...

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Karen said...

LOVE Peruvia :)

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Kelly Braund said...

I follow your blog. Yes, I sometimes use sweeteners, i'd love to try this kind. Thanks!
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I follow you on twitter, braundk
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I'm a subscriber. #1
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Louis H said...

Following your blog publicly as Louis on Google Friends Connect


I sometimes ad truvia instead of sugar

Louis H said...

I like your blog on FaceBook (Louis Here) :) and I like this giveaway

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Voted for you at Top Mommy Blogs

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Louis H said...

following PureVia on twitter at rosidentevil

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here is my tweet
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Jill Myrick (jsc123) said...

I am following via Google Friends Connect.

I use sweetener in my coffee, tea, to bake with and over fresh fruit.

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Jill Myrick (jsc123) said...

I am following Pure Via via Twitter as jlsc123.

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Julie said...

follow your blog

we add sweetner to lemonade and ice tea

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Gloria's Bits and Pieces said...

follow your blog as kngmckellar

I don't add sweetener to anything.

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cman said...

GFC follower (Gianna)

I use sweetener in desserts and tea.

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Anonymous said...

I do not add sweetener!

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