Use code YUMYUCKYYumJared Sugar Sweet Free Day and Nu Naturals Giveaway
June 22nd, 2010 • 41 Comments | Leave a Comment »
This is a Yum Yucky and The Anti-Jared team charity event in support of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation! We are challenging you to take control of the Sugar Beast and go sugarless AND artificial sweetener-free for one day. All pledged proceeds will be donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Association in support of a cure for Type 1 Diabetes.
No popping M&Ms like they’re happy pills. No gnawing your way to bottom of the ice cream bowl. And no drinking the sugary sludge that is soda. But I’m not trying to be bossy. These commands that I’m commanding are totally voluntary.
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Yum Yucky and TheAntiJared would love for you to go sugar free for one day and make a pledge of any amount (through Paypal) to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. That would be the ideal thing. But since I’m not into ordering you around, you can handle this Sugar Sweet Free Day anyway you choose, like…
- Do nothing and ignore this post.
- Go 100% sweet free and make a pledge.
- Go 100% sweet free and don’t make a pledge.
- Be greedy with your sweets and make a pledge anyway.
- Cut back on your sweets and make a pledge.
See that. No pressure at all, and everyone who leaves a comment will be entered to win a Nu Naturals prize pack. No donation required. Four winners will be chosen here AND on TheAntiJared’s blog – that’s 8 winners in all!
NuNaturals is the maker of the most awesome Stevia around. I am a loyal customer and use it almost every day. Each of the four prize packs will consist of:
One (1) box of NuStevia White Stevia Powder 50 ct. box AND one (1) bottle of Vanilla Stevia Liquid 2 oz.
Pledges will be accepted from now until June 30th. Winners of the Giveaway to be announced on July 1st. Thank you for joining the cause!
P.S. I put my donation in my husband’s name (Matthew Maurer) with hallucinations that maybe he’ll go sugar free. Just maybe?
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6/23/10 Awesome Update: Revive My Blog has committed to match donations up to $250! That turns your $1 pledge into $2, and your $10 pledge into $20 (until we hit the $250 mark). See how that works? Special thanks to Revive My Blog (they did MizFit’s redesign)!
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Trish @IamSucceeding June 22nd, 2010 at 19:54
Awesome cause..I donated!
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Skinny Sushi June 22nd, 2010 at 19:55
I’ll definitely go sugar free for a day. Are there rules? Does it have to be a certain day? Do fake sugars count?
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Josie Reply:
June 22nd, 2010 at 8:16 pm
No sweets is ideal, but even less sweets is great (including artificial sweeteners). Pick your day, baby!
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tricia June 22nd, 2010 at 20:12
I’m in for 10! Wooo! Take that, DIABEETUS!
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Whitney June 22nd, 2010 at 21:34
Sounds like a great idea.
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Diane Fit to the Finish June 22nd, 2010 at 21:35
I will take the pledge and head over to donate tomorrow!
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Kate June 22nd, 2010 at 21:53
I pledge to go sugar free – I can’t imagine my grapefruit without my splenda though!
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Josie Reply:
June 23rd, 2010 at 8:42 am
you can do it, girl!
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Josie Reply:
July 2nd, 2010 at 1:40 pm
Kate, you win the NuNaturals giveaway! Please email me with your contact info.
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lisa June 22nd, 2010 at 22:08
I’m a type 1 diabetic, and I think it’s great that you’re doing this!!! Thanks Josie (and all who help out!)
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South Beach Steve June 22nd, 2010 at 22:21
I go sugar free every day – I haven’t tried this Stevia product yet either. I am a big fan of other Stevia products though. It sure seems to be the best alternative.
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Bronda June 22nd, 2010 at 22:30
NuNaturals Vanilla stevia is awesome! I use it daily. Great cause!!
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Hollie June 22nd, 2010 at 23:10
I just linked this on my blog! I’m in!
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Anne @ Food Loving Polar Bear June 23rd, 2010 at 1:25
Would be fun to go sugar free for a day – a great test for yourself
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Lindsey June 23rd, 2010 at 2:16
I would love to win this! I always see it in the grocery store, but have never coughed up the dough to buy it.
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Miz June 23rd, 2010 at 5:11
I
am
in.
To pledge AND to donate.
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Allie (Protein Girl) June 23rd, 2010 at 8:15
Does stevia count as a natural sweetener? I can do it for 1 day!
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Josie Reply:
June 23rd, 2010 at 8:40 am
yes! all natural. not sugar and not artificial. it’s from the Stevia plant.
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Erica June 23rd, 2010 at 8:35
I’ve been looking for an excuse to go sugar free anyway, so I’ll do it for a good cause. I can do it for one day, just so long as that day isn’t Saturday – mai tais and cupcakes for my birthday. You’re invited if you want to make the trip down to VA
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Blazin Bibah June 23rd, 2010 at 9:31
I am in for the challenge and will see just how long I can go past Day 1. I did this for three weeks a couple of months ago and I was amazed how much refined sugar is added to process and even “natural” foods.
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jem June 23rd, 2010 at 9:37
i really want some stevia so i can have all the sweetness with the sugar effects!…
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Jana June 23rd, 2010 at 9:40
I would love to try the Stevia! I’ve heard a lot about it, but have yet to go out and get it. Love your blog by the way, thanks for all of the diligent posting!
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Eunice June 23rd, 2010 at 10:04
I’m in. Juvenile diabetes can go to hellz!
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Courtney June 23rd, 2010 at 10:09
I’m in! I’ve been talking myself into sropping sweeteners for awhile!
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Dianne D. June 23rd, 2010 at 10:31
Love this! As a type II diabetic, I know the challenges that sugar can cause – and our kids deserve all the help we can give them through contributions to the JDRF – I’m in for the pledge and for going sugar-free! Thanks for calling attention to this excellent cause!
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Stephanie June 23rd, 2010 at 10:37
My bf and I switched to Stevia about 3 months ago!
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merrymishaps June 23rd, 2010 at 11:16
OK, I’m in! My pledge has been posted.
I’ve already been reducing my sugar some of the time. I won’t give it up completely (I run marathons so I can eat cupcakes!), but one day sounds fine to me!
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Rose June 23rd, 2010 at 12:46
Enter me. Good cause.
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merri June 23rd, 2010 at 19:27
I think this is a great cause. BUT since I don’t think me giving up sweets and fake sweetener will help those kids, I chose choice 4 out of 5. after all, I made strawberry shortcake last nite and I still have some more to eat at home tonite for dessert! I can quit any time I want to, I just don’t want to. Lol. This is just a comment and not an entry in the contest ( I really don’t like stevia).
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Jody - Fit at 52 June 23rd, 2010 at 19:31
Love that NuNaturals!!!! LOVE IT! Great cause! I did not go completely sugar free but I am fairly low in general!
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GiGi June 23rd, 2010 at 23:23
NuNaturals – Oh how I love YOU! I love your company every morning on my breakfast of pureed pumpkin & roasted butternut squash with cinnamon! You truly make me happy… even though I live alone, when I am done eating you, I say aloud, WOW that was good! ha ha ha ha ha ha!
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Josie Reply:
July 2nd, 2010 at 1:39 pm
GiGi, you win the NuNaturals giveaway! Please email me with your contact info.
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GiGi Reply:
July 7th, 2010 at 6:50 pm
@Josie,
THIS IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING, you have no idea how excited I am… plus this is such a good cause which only makes winning “sweeter”… um, pun intended! ha ha ha!
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Emily June 24th, 2010 at 10:28
I’ve been wanting to try this! Fingers crossed!
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JourneyBeyondSurvival June 25th, 2010 at 12:53
I’m in. For one week. Just what I need, you have impeccable timing.
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Tara June 27th, 2010 at 7:44
Nunaturals is the best stevia out there!
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claire June 27th, 2010 at 20:26
thanks for the giveaway!!
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Josie Reply:
July 2nd, 2010 at 1:38 pm
you win the NuNaturals giveaway! Please email me with your contact info.
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