Monday, January 31, 2011

Technology Detox & Nourishing Giveaway!

Hello. I would say Happy Monday, but I’m just not there yet. It will happen though, give me time. I’m still trying to recover from my technology difficulties this weekend. Sheeesh! It really shows how much you depend on those things, which is kinda sad.

So I decided to do a little technology detox or rather a forced technology detox these past few days. Twitter, iTunes, Facebook, etc. were not regularly checked and you know what? It felt good. I’m ready to start slowly adding them back into my diet life now. :)

Speaking of life/diet, lets talk nourishment! Did you get a chance to read Lisa’s guest post this past Saturday? If not, go there now. It will blow you mind! I also wanted to talk to you about Amazing Grass.

This product has been a staple in my life ever since my “health incident” and I really wanted to share its amazing benefits with you. Hence the VLOG below. You can hear me talk about it in the video. Check out ways to win a sample pack below!

 

Here’s how you can win a sample pack:

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I’ll announce the winner this Friday February 4th, because that will be a great way to celebrate the end of the week and it’s also my mom’s birthday! US/Canada Residents only. I wish I could ship all over the world, sorry.

Well, I hope that all of you are enjoying this Monday. Lets make it a good week! I am determined!!

Cheers,
LC
p.s.
I think my website is slowly moving. So update your reader to http://www.cottercrunch.com/ (pretty please)

119 comments:

Jenn @ Peas & Crayons said...

The Berry Green Superfood looks amaaaaazing! <3 I kind of want to try it all!

ps: every time I come to visit you I'm reminded that I'm totally out of kombucha. Do you buy it at stores or order it from a website? I live over an hour from the nearest place that sells it. womp womp!

Jenn @ Peas & Crayons said...

I think their 2 week challenge is a great idea! First i'd have to actually find their products though, and I can see that being a little bit of a challenge.

Jenn @ Peas & Crayons said...

Following amazing grass on twitter =)

Jenn @ Peas & Crayons said...

How did I not know you are on twitter? following you now! <3 now we can chat more! yay!

Emilie said...

i'd love to try some of those snack bars! the ingredients look stellar!

Jenn @ Peas & Crayons said...

I wonder how their amazing meals would mix into brownies? haha! or maybe pancakes? Thats it! superfood dark chocolate chip pancakes! done <3

Dorry said...

Seeing you on video makes me missss you! So sorry about all the technology issues. I spilled a big cup of water over over Billy's laptop last night and it flooded his speakers. I was SO sad, but he barely has a reaction and isn't mad. Gotta love these men we married. I'm definitely interested in learning more about Amazing Grass. I think it would be very good for me. I'm a sucker for bars so I'd be excited to try those. And also adding the powder to smoothies for recovery after runs. Keep up the positive attitude! It's going to be a great week.

VeggieGirl said...

So sorry about your iTunes :( Hang in there with everything!!

Carrie said...

i would try their snack bars!! yay for a giveaway :D

Carrie said...

their 2 week challenge sounds awesome! and so positive.. i think i will sign up for that.. actually i KNOW I WILL

Carrie said...

following amazing grass on twitter!

Christin@purplebirdblog said...

I totally want to try their wheat grass! I've had the Amazing Grass plain and chocolate and love them both!

Carrie said...

i am ALREADY following u on twitter because you rock... does that still count?

Christin@purplebirdblog said...

I like them on FB!

Carrie said...

i love their amazing meal stuff- protein is a WIN.. i would make pancakes or muffins!

Carrie said...

oh and in case your wondering.. i have family in the states with US residency (OBVI) so i can still enter :D

Christin@purplebirdblog said...

I think their 2 week challenge sounds great... I signed up, I just need to pick up some product!

Jess said...

I try to do those techy detox diets now and then. It's truly good for the soul...and helps you re-engage with your friends and family sitting right in front of you! My biggest problem is my blackberry addition, it's got to end...I've been trying to get it under control but it's harder than I thought. Sad, right?

Christin@purplebirdblog said...

So far I like to just put the Amazing Grass in smoothies, but I'd love to make a snack ball or something with it!

Melissa said...

I picked up the Amazing Grass in the Chocolate flavor and it goes really well in a chocolate protein smoothie -- protein and greens --just great! I'd love to win the sample pack of their other products. Sounds healthy and tasty.

Gen said...

I hope you have a happy Monday despite the technological problems!
The Amazing Grass sounds like a great product! Too bad I can't get it here.. =(

Heather (Where's the Beach) said...

I really enjoy the bars. So good. Odd looking, but good ;-) I've only tried one of the powders and well, I wasn't super impressed. But I would like to try the powders in baking rather than just drinking it or in a smoothie/shake.

Brittney said...

I follow Amazing Grass on Twitter!

Heather (Where's the Beach) said...

I guess my first comment sort of touched on the how I'd use the meals - definitely want to try baking or an energy bar.

Heather (Where's the Beach) said...

I follow you on twitter, are you going to have a 2nd acct for the blog?

Lee said...

What a great product! I will definitely have to go to Sprouts this weekend and check it out. Both the chocolate and peanut butter bars seems like they'd fix my sweet tooth. :)

Laura said...

MMM, would love to try the bars! I have tried the superfood powder and love it! :)

Laura said...

Liked amazing grass on facebook!

Laura said...

I think the superfood would be a great addition to a bfast cookie or oatmeal!! :)

kristi (sweet cheeks) said...

Ugh, boo for computer problems. They are the worst. They are certain things I would like to do to my blog but I'm too scared to mess with anything because I wouldn't have a clue what I was doing either! I hope everything gets fixed soon for you.

I love Amazing Grass, too. My favorite product is the Kid's berry flavor..it is super delicious!! Have you tried Vega products? I am really liking those in addition to Amazing Grass.

kristi (sweet cheeks) said...

I follow you on twitter!

marathonmaiden said...

i'd try any of the bars. bars are my friend

marathonmaiden said...

i follow amazing grass on twitter

marathonmaiden said...

i liked on fb

marathonmaiden said...

i follow you on twitter

marathonmaiden said...

i think i'd go for those cookies. that picture looks divine!

Kat said...

good luck with the computer stuff! so tedious but so great when it's done :)

I've had their chocolate superfood before and would love to try it again! so chocolately, haha :)

Kat said...

I liked on FB!

Kat said...

I would make pancakes with the chocolate flavor and maybe some choc chips or cacao nibs!

Kat said...

2 week challenge - honestly, it just sounds like a plug for their product, which isn't exactly cheap :/
but it is an awesome way to get greens!

Susan @ Momswimbikerun said...

Updated my reader! Thanks! :)

Kristina @ spabettie said...

I have used amazing grass for years and LOVE it... over the summer I got Jason hooked on it too... :) he likes the vanilla chai.

I am SO sorry you're having difficulty... I totally know how that is. This post is in my reader, but I will update also, so I never miss my Lindsay! :D

Kim K said...

mmm chocolate superfood - i put it in my oatmeal :)

Erika Sperl-Imhoff said...

I posted a Monday giveaway too! Great minds think alike :D

1 // I would like to try the berry superfoods!

Brittney said...

I'd love to try some Amazing Grass Energy Bars!

Erika - Dr.TriRunner said...

RE: the 2 week challenge, I think they should actually tell you what you're signing up to receive other than "A program that will guide you to amazing health and amazing energy" ... I guess it's free so it really doesn't matter though.

Erika - Dr. TriRunner said...

I already follow you on Twitter!

Sarah said...

I already follow you on twitter, and I just bought an amazing greens packet to add to my green smoothies, I haven't tried it yet but I will tomorrow. I would love to try the other flavor packets ( chocolate or berry..) yum

Sarah Lynton said...

oh my gosh! i've just been talking to my hubbs about wanting to buy some amazing grass green superfood! i would love to win this giveaway!

Sarah Lynton said...

Also, I'm following you on Twitter. :)

Heather @ Dietitian on the Run said...

I've tried AG before and honestly....didn't love it :( ah, I know! Maybe I'll get lucky, win, and suddenly be inspired to try it again? ;) We'll see...

Allison Wickman said...

Yum!! What a great giveaway :) I would love to try the chocolate superfood! And I already follow ou on twitter :) obvi!

Allison Wickman said...

I would love to use it in my oatmeal :)

Allison Wickman said...

And... I am now following amazing grass!

Rebecca Lustig said...

my eye always goes towards the berry superfood bar but i never buy it-- no idea why haha

we're twitter bffs obviosuly ;)

Sarah Soon-To-Be said...

I love this! I always see Amazing Grass around the stores but am too confused/nervous to try and use it. I ordered a wheatgrass shot at Jamba Juice once and was shocked to see they literally serve it to you like a shot - orange slice to chase and all!

Sarah Soon-To-Be said...

Aaaand I'm following AmazingGrass on Twitter!

Sarah said...

oh thanks, I think I read/wrote the wrong thing :)

KathleenM said...

I've tried the chocolate before (so yummy!) and would love to try the berry

KathleenM said...

I liked them on FB!

KathleenM said...

your cookies look awesome! I'd put the chocolate + some chocolate chips in pancakes :)

lauren@spiced plate said...

I've liked amazing grass on facebook!

lauren@spiced plate said...

I've sampled the chocolate amazing superfood at whole foods before and LOVED it and would love to have it as an after workout energy boost or paired along with a healthy smoothie for lunch.

DanaMarie said...

I like amazzing grass on FB

DanaMarie said...

Also I follow them on twitter

lauren@spiced plate said...

I signed up for the 2 week challenge -- I am ready to learn!

DanaMarie said...

I also think that their 2 week challenge is full of inspiring ideas

Nberrens27 said...

I would love to try there bars!

Nicole said...

Hmm and I think I would use them in cookies too!

Leigh A. James said...

LC - great post! I started using Amazing Grass chocolate two years ago after I developed chronic bronchitis (I haven't had bronchitis since, knock on wood). The health benefits are great as is the energy level. I wasn't aware of the 2-week challenge, so I signed-up for the e-mails. I've only tried the chocolate powder, but I'd like to try their bars as I'm a big fan of meals on the go. I was laid-off from my job on Friday, so I'm currently not just looking for a job, but also ways to stay organically eating on a budget.
Thanks -LA

hungryrunnergirl said...

Girl, I am so so sorry about all the technology problems:( You are so amazing and deal with things in such a great way!! LOVED the video, it makes me so happy to see you and it makes me feel like we are hanging out in real life!! You are so gorgeous! k, I obviously follow/stalk you on twitter...I liked them on facebook and I would use them in my smoothies like you do (basically I just want to be you:) Hope things get fixed soon and is there anything I can do for you?!?!

Diana Gerritsen said...

First time I have commented on your blog after following/reading and gaining great insight on nutrition, racing, etc..Thank you! Because of you I signed up for the Amazing Grass 2 wk Challenge. After learning about their product from you (especially chocolate flavour in your gluten free pancakes..YUM!) I have been hooked. I include a scoop of this in ALL my protein shakes. I have not tried their bras before (haven't seen them in our local Canadian Health food store yet:-( Next attempt with Amazing Grass will be your cookies!! Thanks for directing me to your recipe collection.

Jill@mysocalledhealthlife said...

1) you are too cute
2) I already follow you on twitter :)
3) I have always wanted to try their amazing meal, but it is just so expensive! Boo

Courtney L. said...

Oooh, I would love to try their peanut butter protein bars!

Courtney L. said...

I already follow you on Twitter, my dear!

Courtney L. said...

Alright, so I just looked up their 2-week challenge - and it looks interesting. I like that they send you daily emails with information. I think that the biggest challenge to eating right is just not knowing healthy alternatives, what food does to our body and the importance of certain nutrients and vitamins. I think I'd learn a lot through their 2-week challenge!

Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn said...

I would LOVE to try their Chocolate Amazing Meal!!

Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn said...

Their challenge looks genius, it would help so many people become healthier:)

Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn said...

Tweet tweet!

Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn said...

"Liked" on Facebook:)

Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn said...

Tweet tweet again!

Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn said...

I would DEFINITELY add it to cookies, but for sure to my morning green smoothies! :)

Salah said...

I love using the chocolate amazing grass in my smoothies :-)

Salah said...

I have always wanted to try the Energy Bars! I always look at them in the store but I never pick it up b/c of the price :-/

Shannon said...

i'm a huge fan of their pb greens superfoods bars, if only i could afford them more often! their chocolate amazing meal is also great in smoothies :)

Shannon said...

two weeks sounds like a good, do-able length of time to introduce people to some great new ideas!

natalie hopkins said...

LOVE their chocolate amazing meal!!! bought bananas just today for this reason alone!

Shannon said...

and if i won some chocolate amazing meal or superfood, i'd make katie's pancakes (http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/veganism/ccv-in-a-box/test/door-1/up-a-tree/henry/you-again/brownie-batter-for-breakfast/)

tracysimmons said...

I have always wanted to try Wheat Grass, I may just try it in a smoothie! I signed up for the 2 week challenge and liked them on FB. :)

wen said...

Like amazng grass on FB ;)

Small town runner said...

Just glad that you are back and that your page is running - A tech detox is good every once in a while.

Like the new fonts =D

Leslie Luu said...

I'd love to try the berry green superfood =).

A recipe I'd like to try that's posted on the site are the healthy chicken fingers heehee

Kristina @ life as Kristina said...

Ahh I would love to try!!!

Kristina said...

Already a twitter follower:)

Allie said...

Yay for Cottercrunch.com !!!! :D

Lauren said...

You know, I have always kind of blown off amazing grass, but you have really made me rethink that. I want to give it a try now! If I had to pick... Id probably try the chocolate powder..

Lauren said...

And I would probably mix it into greek yogurt to make it chocolate flavored orrr put it into a peanut butter banana smoothie ... mm. .

Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) said...

I want to try the chocolate superfood!

Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) said...

I liked them on Facebook!

Adam said...

I would definitely make some of those cookies! They look Amazing... haha

Holly said...

I love the new look :) Totally random, but I really like the font!

Averie said...

Your new look rocks! and we are all wayyyyy too addicted to technology. I am a #1 offender!

I love the amazing grass bars!

HEAB said...

I just don't like Amazing Grass - I know they're aren't many of us out here, but we do exist. ;)

Glad you enjoyed unplugging for the last few days. I need to do that more often.

P.S. So fun to hear your voice. You're so cute. Bummer about losing your iTunes though. :(

Kris | iheartwellness.com said...

Wow! Can I share a secret with you? I have NEVER had Amazing Grass! Am I the last one of the face of the earth to not have it?

How amaaaaaazing would it be to win this!

Have a great afternoon, beautiful!

xxoo

Amber Shea @Almost Vegan said...

I LOVE Amazing Grass! I want to try any of their chocolate offerings.

Amber Shea @Almost Vegan said...

I "like" A.G. on FB

Amber Shea @Almost Vegan said...

I follow A.G. on Twitter too!

GeekTurnedAthlete said...

Yay!! I love this stuff. I love the bars, but don't have regular access to them. I'm sorry about all your tech probs. Sometimes, I like taking a break from the computer though. Maybe this is just a way of telling you that you need a break! haha Good luck!

Kayla said...

Ahh, I've never tried it but I really want to try the Amazing Meal Chocolate!! I've heard so much good stuff about it!!

Kayla said...

I follow Amazing Grass on Twitter!

Kayla said...

I follow you on Twitter!!

Kayla said...

I would use the Amazing meal in smoothies, oatmeal and homemade granola bars!! Ahh, that would be amazing!!
P.S Can you tell I want to win!!

Olivia said...

I would love to try the amazing grass bars...and the chocolate superfood...and basically all of it! I've actually never had any of their products, ahh I hope I win and finally get to try them;)

Kissmybroccoli said...

Yay for an "amazing" giveaway! Sorry, I couldn't resist! I signed up for the 2 week challenge...can't wait to see what comes in the emails! I would LOVE to try their products! I frequently cruise by their website and drool over the Vanilla Chai Amazing Meal, but I haven't whipped out the cash to try it yet! I would totally make some Amazing Meal Pancakes with that stuff! Mmmm!

So I'm totally new to Twitter, just signed up two days ago...I think I did it right! I'm so technology challenged! :(

Heather @ Get Healthy with Heather said...

Your amazing meal cookies look so good! I'd love to try out the sample pack. The 2 week challenge sounds like a great program too!

Dairyfreebetty said...

I really enjoy the taste of this stuff, but it makes my tunny so upset!! Hope you are good!!

Kat said...

2 week challenge - honestly, it just sounds like a plug for their product, which isn't exactly cheap :/
but it is an awesome way to get greens!

Kat said...

I liked on FB!

kristi (sweet cheeks) said...

Ugh, boo for computer problems. They are the worst. They are certain things I would like to do to my blog but I'm too scared to mess with anything because I wouldn't have a clue what I was doing either! I hope everything gets fixed soon for you.

I love Amazing Grass, too. My favorite product is the Kid's berry flavor..it is super delicious!! Have you tried Vega products? I am really liking those in addition to Amazing Grass.