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I Love LUNA Bars - A Giveaway

A few years ago, I tried an energy bar. Since then, I have not had any desire to try another. It was THAT bad. Because tastes change and products change, the bar I tried shall remain nameless. If I ever get daring enough to try that brand again and change my mind about it, I will then reveal the bar's identity.

So in the checkout line at Target the other day, I was pretty hungry and there was a LUNA Bar sitting there. Normally it would go unnoticed, but my subconscious must have seen the words "chocolate" and "mint" in the same general area so I gave it a good look. Chocolate Peppermint Stick.

If any of you have been around since the beginning of I Have Run (not so long ago), I originally had some goals listed in the sidebar. One of those goals was to cut back on the Cool Mint Creme Oreos. I don't like regular Oreos, but there is just something about chocolate and mint together.

So I bought the LUNA Bar. And it was awesome!! So awesome that I wrote LUNA a letter telling them how much I enjoyed it. Now LUNA and I want you to try it (and some of their other yummy bars) too! I have tried a couple of the other flavors and have yet to be unhappy, but the Chocolate Peppermint Stick is still my favorite.

Two of my wonderful readers will each receive LUNA Bars in six different flavors (of course one of those for each winner will be Chocolate Peppermint Stick). All the bars are LUNA's "new recipe," which now includes Vitamin D. And just because they are designed with women in mind doesn't mean my male readers can't enter!

Here's how you can enter to win:

Required entry

  • Visit LUNA Bar here and leave a comment telling me what flavor looks yummiest; or if you already enjoy LUNA Bars, tell me which is your favorite.

Optional additional entries

  • Become a follower of my blog and leave me a comment letting me know. Or let me know if you are already a follower.

  • Put a link to my giveaway on your blog. Leave another comment letting me know.

  • In another comment: ask me a question, tell me what you like about my blog, tell me what you want to see on my blog, or just wish me a happy birthday (pathetic, I know).

Winners will be announced Monday, October 26th.

Comments

  1. AnonymousOctober 16, 2009 at 3:05 PM

    I don't want a LUNA Bar, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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  2. Mel -Tall Mom on the RunOctober 16, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    I have only tried the Lemon Zest and those are a staple in my pantry.

    I would Love to try the Smores, Carmel Nut Brownie and Cookies and cream. YUMMERS!! FUn Giveaway.

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  3. Mel -Tall Mom on the RunOctober 16, 2009 at 4:25 PM

    I am a Follower and constant commenter...and I remembered your Birthday...do I get extra points??

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  4. Mel -Tall Mom on the RunOctober 16, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    I linked you on High Five Friday... I will be back to try again. The first few commenters never win.. LOL :)

    Hugs pretty lady. Have a great Birthday weekend.. I am thinking of creative ways for the last bullet.

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  5. ShutUpandRunOctober 16, 2009 at 4:35 PM

    Happy birthday....are you going to have a Luna bar with a candle in it? I think I'm already a follower. I love the LBs by the way, but have never tried the peppermint/choco one. Hint hint.

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  6. RunnergirlOctober 16, 2009 at 7:17 PM

    The Chocolate Peppermint stick sounds really yummy! So does the toasted nuts and cranberry and the carmel nut brownie. Fun giveaway!

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  7. StaceyOctober 16, 2009 at 7:20 PM

    I am also a follower of your blog! ( :

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  8. StaceyOctober 16, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    The Runnergirl comment was mine too, I don't know why it put that on there instead of my name..

    And Happy Birthday!

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  9. AnonymousOctober 16, 2009 at 10:24 PM

    Pick me or not I want to try the caramel nut brownie bar!

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  10. AnonymousOctober 16, 2009 at 10:27 PM

    and...I just became a follower of your blog. I need to start a running blog called..."Running for Real"...that is when I start running for real instead of running around all day chasing boys :) Happy Birthday!

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  11. Janice {Run Far}October 17, 2009 at 7:44 AM

    Just Lurking... thought I would let you know, I ran Ogden in '08... great race. Gets super hot when you come out of the canyon... have you run this one before? St George is my fav.

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  12. CassieOctober 17, 2009 at 8:06 AM

    I would love to try the new chocolate peppermint stick!

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  13. CassieOctober 17, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    Forgot to say that I found your blog through Tall Mom on the Run and became a follower!

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  14. Relentless Forward CommotionOctober 17, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    I LOVE chocolate peppermint stick luna bars! i buy them buy the box!!!

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  15. Oz RunnerOctober 17, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    i've never tried a luna bar but after looking, gotta go with the cookies and cream or peanut butter cookie...

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  16. Oz RunnerOctober 17, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    oh and i follow your blog

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  17. Oz RunnerOctober 17, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    added a link to my most recent post

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  18. Oz RunnerOctober 17, 2009 at 10:04 AM

    have a happy, happy birthday!

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  19. Tina @GottaRunNowOctober 17, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    Have a happy birthday! Chocolate and peppermint together - that's a winner!

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  20. Tim WilsonOctober 17, 2009 at 2:02 PM

    I am thinking the Carmel Nut Brownie sounds the best (I love brownies)

    I also followed your blog - I am actually surprised I have not come across your blog before. :)

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  21. NancyOctober 17, 2009 at 2:06 PM

    Try the chocolate raspberry...sooooo good! I have tried and liked quite a few different flavors. They are a staple on my hikes.

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  22. cpullumOctober 17, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    I like lemon!!!
    Carla
    cpullum(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  23. KathleenOctober 17, 2009 at 4:44 PM

    OMG I love the Chocalote Peppermint! And the Chai Tea one is awesome too!

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  24. George HoustonOctober 17, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    I'm a follower

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  25. George HoustonOctober 17, 2009 at 6:41 PM

    I just linked you up! Happy Birthday!

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  26. StaceyOctober 17, 2009 at 8:18 PM

    I linked you up too!

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  27. ikkinlalaOctober 17, 2009 at 10:38 PM

    May Canadians enter? The Lemon Zest bar looks the best to me.

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  28. ikkinlalaOctober 17, 2009 at 10:40 PM

    Happy birthday! I like your blog because it makes me want to run (and I hardly ever want to run; I love to hike and cross-country ski, but as much as I try it I'm still not really a runner).

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  29. Questionably TexanOctober 18, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    White Chocolate Macadamia sounds incredible!! That's definitely what I want to try.

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  30. Questionably TexanOctober 18, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    And I'm already a follower.

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  31. Questionably TexanOctober 18, 2009 at 9:04 AM

    Happy belated Birthday!!
    (I'm shameless when it comes to giveaways, I know, but seriously, I hope you enjoyed your birthday yesterday)

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  32. ~ Cee ~October 18, 2009 at 7:19 PM

    The Dulce de Leche sounds lovely. I do like the 'real thing.' ;) Thank you for this opportunity!!

    ceevegnashville [at] gmail [dot] com

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  33. ~ Cee ~October 18, 2009 at 7:20 PM

    I follow!

    ceevegnashville [at] gmail [dot] com

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  34. ~ Cee ~October 18, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    Have you ever had the chocolate coated oreos? I'm not a fan of the plain, but we have a friend who makes chocolate coated oreos for the holidays -- oh my goodness! You could probably put a little peppermint extract in the chocolate coating before you cover the oreos ;)

    ceevegnashville [at] gmail [dot] com

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  35. MarkOctober 19, 2009 at 5:56 AM

    Happy birthday!!!!

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  36. SusanOctober 19, 2009 at 9:54 AM

    Love Nuts over Chocolate.... have one before long runs!!!

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  37. SusanOctober 19, 2009 at 9:56 AM

    I follow!

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  38. SusanOctober 19, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    Happy Birthday!

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  39. SusanOctober 19, 2009 at 10:04 AM

    I linked it over on my blog.... http://skinnysusan.blogspot.com/2009/10/luna-bar-giveaway.html

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  40. Felice DevineOctober 19, 2009 at 6:41 PM

    Oh, happy belated birthday!

    I would love to try the peanut butter cookie bar. YUM!

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  41. Felice DevineOctober 19, 2009 at 6:41 PM

    I'm a follower :-)

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  42. Twincerely,OlgaOctober 19, 2009 at 7:52 PM

    Just found you and wanted to say hi! I am a runner too! I am now following! Stop by

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  43. Twincerely,OlgaOctober 19, 2009 at 7:55 PM

    the peanut butter cookie Luna bar is just screaming at me to eat it!!! LOL!!

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  44. Twincerely,OlgaOctober 19, 2009 at 7:57 PM

    I would love to see some pics of your kids!! I run with mine too!I love when I do

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  45. Mel -Tall Mom on the RunOctober 20, 2009 at 3:00 PM

    Not sure if I am at my MAX yet, oh well :) I bought a Smores Luna bar this weekend...YUMMERS!! Thank you for getting me out of my Lemon bar rut.

    I am pretty sure the tights are not on the market yet...I tried to find them on the website with no luck.. Details soon.. I LOVE LOVE them, keep all my stuff tight and not bouncing.

    I love your Blog because you are real, you are a Mom and you make me LAUGH!!

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  46. UnknownOctober 20, 2009 at 6:20 PM

    Hello!! I LOVE luna bars!! My faves are Nutz over Chocolate, Chai tea and Berry Almond!! What a great giveaway!!

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  47. UnknownOctober 20, 2009 at 6:21 PM

    I am a new follower here on your blog, but I follow you on twitter ( don't know how that worked, usually it's the other way around!)

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  48. UnknownOctober 20, 2009 at 6:23 PM

    Also!! Happy Birthday, and what I like, so far about your blog is that even with 2 little ones, you are out there running and doing it!! SUCH a feat!! I applaud any parent who makes the time to be active and dedicate time to kids too--it must be a challenge! Plus a blog on top, I couldn't do it! Thanks!! Look forward to more!

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  49. Melissa GOctober 22, 2009 at 1:39 AM

    The chai tea sounds interesting but i think i'd like the lemon zest better.
    Thanks for hosting this giveaway!

    missylovsjesus at yahoo dot com

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  50. Melissa GOctober 22, 2009 at 1:40 AM

    I like your blog because you've inspired me to run even with two little ones at home. I can't use that as an excuse anymore!

    missylovsjesus at yahoo dot com

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  51. Melissa GOctober 22, 2009 at 1:40 AM

    I"m a follower.

    missylovsjesus at yahoo dot com

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  52. KK @ Running Through LifeOctober 22, 2009 at 3:30 PM

    I love the Chocolate Peppermint Stick too! Yum!!!

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  53. RunToTheFinishOctober 22, 2009 at 6:02 PM

    Mmm I have tried some very tastey (yes tastey like fergue spells it) Luna bars but the peppermint sounds divine!

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  54. Mel -Tall Mom on the RunOctober 23, 2009 at 2:57 PM

    OK I added you.. Sorry i stayed home yesterday and it totally threw me off..

    I would LOVE LOVE to see more pictures on your Blog every time you post a photo I smile..

    Oh and I want to know more about your writing???

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  55. robinbbOctober 23, 2009 at 3:06 PM

    Peppermint stick is by far my favorite flavor, but I love them all.

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  56. robinbbOctober 23, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    I am a new follower.

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  57. robinbbOctober 23, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    Happy Birthday. Can't wait to read more of your blog.

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  58. ChristinaOctober 25, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    I think the chocolate peppermint would be my fav. I too love the mint oreo's and won't allow them in the house because I will devour them.

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  59. ChristinaOctober 25, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    I became a follower.

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  60. ChristinaOctober 25, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    I really like the polka dot background of your blog. Very cool.

    Happy Birthday!

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  61. BadgergirlOctober 25, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    I've never tried LUNA bars, but the chocolate peppermint and peanut butter cookie look delicious!

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  62. BadgergirlOctober 25, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    I wandered over from Tall Mom on the Run, but I liked what I saw, so I'm now following you!

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  63. BadgergirlOctober 25, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    I'm a writer too, newspapers. What kind of writing do you do?

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