I’m so excited to announce that I’ll be heading to Chicago for the very first time next week!
I’ll be attending the annual BlogHer 2013 Conference where you will find me representing Folgers Black Silk Coffee in the Folgers’ Recharge Lounge. If you are heading to BlogHer, be sure to come find me (Details below)!!!
You know the jingle, right?
“The best part of waking up, is Folgers in your cup”
I think I was singing that song around the same time I learned “The Itsy Bitsy Spider”. 🙂
I grew up with Folgers Coffee. Not that my parents were serving me coffee as a child (I didn’t actually drink coffee until studying for college final exams), but Folgers was the only brand my dad had in the kitchen. And oh, the aroma! I fell in love first with the smell of coffee……then later, the taste.
About Folgers Black Silk
True to its name, Black Silk coffee brings to life the robust flavors of the morning and leaves behind the smoothest of tastes. Wake up to a bold, yet exceptionally smooth blend with a subtle smoky note. Black Silk coffee is just what fans of dark-roasted coffees are looking for, and it’s the perfect coffee to make true believers out of non-bold drinkers.
Folgers Black Silk Coffee is certainly Bold, a trait which Folgers thinks I share.
When I think about myself, my qualities, I think of many things……and yes, Bold is one of them.
I looked up the definition of Bold and saw words like “Adventurous”, “Courageous”, and “Resolute”.
- Though treacherous at times, I’ve hiked to the top of a rainforest and climbed an ancient pyramid
- I love experiencing new cultures….their foods, their traditions, and hidden treasures off the beaten path.
- I am a fearless advocate…..for my child, for those people others might not “see”, and for breast cancer research (after losing my mom).
- I’ve taken the road less traveled and left a successful career to be a stay at home mom, yet one with bold goals, dreams, and blogging.
Be Bold and introduce yourself to me at BlogHer!
Folgers’ ReCharge Lounge at BlogHer ’13 Conference #FolgersLounge
At a social media conference like BlogHer, you will find yourself tweeting about what’s going on, sharing facebook photos of you with a favorite blogger, celebrity, or character (I’ve been known to meet The Lorax, Dora the Explorer, and Buddy from Dinosaur Train at BlogHer before), Instagramming the amazing food or Chicago sites, and yes, even blogging. Whew.
If there’s one thing you need to do it’s recharge.
Recharge your phones, tablets, or laptops. AND recharge yourself with coffee and snacks.
This is where Folgers has you covered.
During the BlogHer 13 Conference, be sure to stop by the Folgers’ ReCharge Lounge! You’ll find a number of things going on:
- Recharge your Electronics: There will be 50 outlets available as well as free Wi-Fi
- Recharge with Folgers Coffee: Enjoy Folgers Black Silk or even try new flavors from Folgers® Gourmet Selections – Caramel Drizzle and Mocha Swirl Morning Café. Find swizzle sticks, sweeteners, and other gourmet additions
- Donut Bar: Enjoy a variety of Pillsbury donuts at the “Donut Bar”
- Giveaways: Stop by the ReCharge Lounge to win fun giveaways! “Tweet to Win” prizes throughout the conference!
Ten (10) lucky attendees will win a year’s supply of Folgers Coffee! Stop by the ReCharge Lounge!
FIND ME –> I’ll be in the Folgers’ ReCharge Lounge at different times on both Friday and Saturday – come join me for coffee, donuts and a bit of relaxing downtime. Follow @AFrugalFriend on Twitter to find out when I’m there!
Be sure to follow along with what’s happening with hashtag #FolgersRecharge on Twitter and Folgers Facebook page.
You can also follow along with me on Instagram and Facebook to keep up with all I’m doing in Chicago!
Starting July 25th (Thursday), be sure to visit Folgers Facebook page to sign up for free samples of Folgers Black Silk Coffee, Folgers Fresh Breaks Black Silk, or Folgers Gourmet Selections Black Silk K-Cup Packs!
UPDATE: Find out all about my My Weekend in Chicago as a Folgers Bold Blogger.
Now for some extra fun for everyone! (NOTE: You DO NOT need to be going to BlogHer to Enter or Win)
GIVEAWAY
One (1) lucky winner will receive a FOLGERS BOLD Prize Pkg (worth approx $200) which includes:
Assortment of Folgers Black Silk products
Le Sportsac Travel Tote
Panasonic EH-SE60VP Heated Eyelash Curler
Panasonic EW-DS90 Compact Battery-Powered Toothbrush
HOW TO ENTER:
For your main entry, Leave a comment and tell me what, if anything, makes you BOLD! That’s it!
EXTRA ENTRIES:
You can earn one (1) extra entry for each of the following (leave as separate comments please for each entry):
2. Follow A Frugal Friend on Google +
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4. Subscribe to A Frugal Friend via email or in a reader
5. Follow A Frugal Friend on Twitter
6. Tweet the following as is (ONLY ONCE): $200 Folgers Giveaway + Join @AFrugalFriend for Coffee, Donuts & More at BlogHer #FolgersLounge http://tinyurl.com/ng4h5vg
Be sure to Like A Frugal Friend on Facebook to hear the latest giveaways and deals!
(leave as separate comments please for each entry)
Giveaway ends at midnight (central time) on Sunday, July 28th, 2013! Valid for US residents and addresses only. No purchase necessary to enter. Winner will be randomly selected. I’ll announce (and contact by email) the winner on this post and the winner will have 2 days to get back to me for delivery details. Limit one set of entries per household.
Congratulations to #128 Maria G
Alternate Winner: #94 Wild Orchid
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My Faith and my Kids make me bold! I love coffee it makes me bold as well!
I should be more bold but I’m getting better at it. So I would say if I get upset I become more bold.
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when someone try to take advange of me or family that what makes me bold
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I am bold because I am my own person & lived abroad for 3 years! By living in a different country I learned a lot about myself by being away from all my comforts.
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Bold coffee is about as bold as I get lol Otherwise I’m pretty boring….
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Working out and keeping strong and healthy makes me bold!
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My determination to enjoy a wide range of experiences make me bold – also, my competitiveness makes me bold.
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My children make me bolder.
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I am bold in the way I stand up for my children and making sure they receive the best education and up bringing possible. Thanks for the chance.
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Happiness and close friends makes me bold and able to be myself.
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I have a lot of social interaction and that makes me a bit bold.
Thank you.
I’m a Momma of 4 boys so I am pretty bold when it comes to lots of things. I feel like for them, I need to be adventurous and have a sense of humor. I also can’t hold back on raising them properly so I boldly instruct them each day.
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My personality and the way I handle myself makes me BOLD! Thanks so much for hosting this giveaway!
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what makes me bold is that I tell the truth and stand up for what I beleive in. Not very many people can say they are ready to own up to mistakes but that is the way I live my life
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A cup of coffee everyday makes me bold!
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What makes me bold is the fact that I am no longer afraid of anything! Life is too short to live scared, LOL. Thanks for such a delicious and generous giveaway!
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The boldest thing I’ve done was speaking in front of a huge crowd! I am not a public speaker, so it was both terrifying and gratifying at the same time.
My husband makes me bold 🙂
I like bold coffee 🙂 Does that count?
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What makes me Bold is my strong sense of family and my daily fight with Fibromyalgia. I rise to the challenge every day.
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Getting plenty of sleep and having my morning coffee makes me bold!
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what makes me bold is i stand up to people- i dont let them run over me and boss me around
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I’m bold when it comes to my children!
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My family makes me BOLD! their love for me always gives me that extra Bold bam!
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I am bold because I stand up for kids who are being bullied and try to end the fighting at our local school.
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I found when I get mad or annoyed at something, I get bold and stand up for myself. Can also get me in a little bit of trouble though.
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Making sure that my patients get the BEST CARE that I as well as their other caregivers can give them….that is what makes me BOLD!
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My faith in God makes me bold.
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My kids make me bold–I am an introvert by nature but I have learned to speak up and out whenever I need to for their benefit.
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My age makes me bold! I find that the older I get the more confident I am!
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I’m bold for blogging honestly about my struggles.
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Always being an advocate for myself and my family makes me bold!
Always being an advocate for myself and my family makes me bold!
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My independence makes me BOLD. I left Maine to attend college in Florida – I had never even visited the college before, didn’t know a soul there, and not one of my friends from Maine was leaving the state. But I knew it was the best choice for me – so I made it!
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What makes me bold …. I think my trust in God makes me bold!
What made me bold was speaking up to bullying in the work place & leaving the intimidating environment…enjoying life so much more now!
I’m bold and Fierce! I’m a single mama, I work, I travel and I make time for me. Bold is confidence. It’s rising above challenges when you make a mistake. I can honestly say Folger’s has been a family tradition in our family – whether it’s long serious family talks at the coffee table, light conversation with the newspaper or watching my dad walk out of the house with a cup before he went to work, Folgers has always been there. That’s what makes me bold.
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Awesome giveaway! And you are the best kind of bold there is!!
Anything involving my children makes me a lot more bold than I normally would be!
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