Energizer Ultimate Photo Contest (GIVEAWAY!! Retail value: $33)

If you are planning a vacation or a staycation, remember to bring your camera because you might just take that photo that wins you a trip of a lifetime – a National Geographic Expedition for two to the Greek Isles. Did I mention you will also have your image appear in an Energizer Ultimate Lithium ad in National Geographic?
Entry is simple: Visit Energizer.com/lithium and click on Enter Now and follow the directions.

Contest will end on Wednesday, June 30th!

Aspiring photographers can visit nationalgeographic.com/lithium to enter one photo in each of six thematic categories: animals/wildlife, nature, travel, people/cultures, weather and action/energy. Whether you are a digital photography novice, a proud picture-taking mom or a long-time photo enthusiast, all skill levels are encouraged to enter!!
“You don’t have to be an expert or have professional equipment to capture a magnificent shot,” said 20-year National Geographic photographer and contest judge Jim Richardson. “One of last year’s Category Winning photos was shot by a zoo employee on a regular point-and-shoot camera. Great photography is often about being in the right place at the right time and making sure you’re prepared to capture the moment when it happens.”
After the entry period closes, Richardson will review all of the entries and select two finalists in each category. Then, from Aug. 17 through Sept. 15, Americans will be asked to go online and review each of the Category Finalists and vote for their favorite in each category. Once the Category Winners are determined, Richardson will help choose a Grand Prize Winner, to be announced on or about Nov. 4.
The Energizer Ultimate Photo Contest Web site also serves as a valuable resource for photo enthusiasts. Visitors can check out photos and tips from Richardson, enjoy a gallery of past winners as well as view a weekly gallery that will be updated with new submissions. Photo buffs can even participate in a Q&A with Richardson, asking about anything from his 20 years with National Geographic to questions on gear and equipment.
Energizer® Ultimate Lithium batteries are such an asset to your camera, because they outlast other brand batteries and they have an amazing storage life~ 15 years!!

Energizer® Ultimate Lithium batteries are the world’s longest-lasting AA and AAA batteries in high-tech devices. They last up to 8x longer* in digital cameras and up to 2x longer* in flash units than Energizer® MAX®, the company’s flagship alkaline brand. The batteries also last longer in portable GPS units, LED flashlights and handheld games.
Along with a storage life of 15 years, Energizer® Ultimate Lithium batteries are 33 percent lighter than ordinary alkaline batteries and perform well in extreme temperatures from -40 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit (-40 to 60 degrees Celsius), making them ideal for photographers who are on-the-go.
“Energizer sets a world standard for reliability and long-lasting power, so it made perfect sense for us to partner with the world’s premier publication honoring photojournalism,” said Jim Olsen, Vice President of Marketing for Energizer North America. “Both Energizer and National Geographic share the goal of celebrating the work of photographers from all skill levels. We can’t wait to see the incredible submissions the Energizer Ultimate Photo Contest receives this year.”

***ENTER TO WIN HERE TOO***
Energizer is sponsoring a giveaway for my readers! You can enter to win two 4-packs of AA and one 4-pack of AAA Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries ($33 value)!

To enter, tell me about a photo you took recently and it was super! This contest is open to bloggers and non-bloggers of the United States. This contest will end on June 2, 2010.

**For more extra chances you can: blog this contest, add my button to your site, subscribe to my blog, twitter and/or become a fan on facebook, and/or visit everyday and add another friendly comment about Energizer's products or National Geographic! Don't forget to put the extra comments for the "extra" work. Good luck!**

I was contacted by Energizer to post this information on the photo contest. They sent me free product in return for a review and promotion. I was also able to host a giveaway for my readers, sponsored from Energizer. I was not compensated for my time or written review.

Enter to win a Smart Charger! (and help kids get involved with charities)

Energizer launched a new campaign this year to help raise money for charity, and kids are the ones helping to raise the funds! This campaign, Kids Take Charge, is a video campaign where kids can let others know what happens when their favorite toys/games don't have the "power" (a.k.a. battery juice) in them anymore.
Kids(with their parent’s help) can submit a video of them explaining what happens – what mischief they get into - when their toys run out of power. Creativity is very important with these videos, and the top ten finalists will be asked to pick a charity. Then Energizer will post their video at Energizer.com/recharge along with their charity name and the more “likes” their video gets the bigger portion of a $10,000 donation their charity receives. The parents, of course, will have to submit the videos – it’s the rules – but the first 250 will get a free Smart Charger!
So film them explaining the monkey business that can ensue……and why the Smart Charger is the smart solution. If it’s as funny or as cute as the clips you can view here, you could be one of 10 that will win a cash donation for your favorite charity.
HOW TO ENTER
Film a video – 60 seconds or less – of your child explaining what happens when their toy runs out of battery power (have fun with it!)
Include why the Smart Charger is a good way to keep batteries charged and toys working, or show a “Take Charge or Else” sign like the one in the video (download it here or get creative and make one yourself)
Upload your video to www.youtube.com and include #recharge in the title
Click on the ENTER HERE and enter the required information
***Win It!!***
PLUS, If you leave a comment on this posting, You could enter to win a Smart Charger here as well! Energizer has offered to sponsor a giveaway for my readers!
To enter:
1. Leave a comment about which video at www.energizer.com/recharge is your favorite within the YouTube Comment section and comment here about what you commented on.
And/Or…
2. Tweet the following: First 250 to submit a video in the Kids Take Charge contest get a free @Energizer #Recharge Smart Charger: www.energizer.com/recharge
For five extra entries:
1. Submit a video to the Energizer Kids Take Charge contest and post your link within my comment section!
This contest will end on May 5th, 2010...and this contest is open to bloggers/non-bloggers of the United States.

I was contacted directly by Energizer, who asked me for my participation in posting this information. I was sent a Smart Charger for in exchange for posting a review, and offered this giveaway for my readers as mentioned above. I was not compensated for my time or written review.

Energizer's Keep Going Hall of Fame~ Nominate someone....PLUS a GIVEAWAY!

The Energizer Keep Going Hall of Fame recognizes perseverance, boundless energy and a never-quit spirit.

Just like the moto of the Energizer batteries...Keep Going, the company would like to see people be recognized for their "keep going" spirit. Do you know someone who has done extraordinary things in their life, someone you can nominate? Every day, people from all walks of life are compared to the Energizer Bunny, from celebrities and athletes to teachers and crossing guards. Energizer created its Keep Going Hall of Fame as a way to honor those inspirational people for the energy and perseverance they demonstrate in their daily lives.

Now through April 23, the search is on for the 2010 inductee. That person could be your colleague, your best friend or even you! The inductee will earn a $10,000 cash prize and a $5,000 donation to his or her favorite charity.

To nominate someone you know who lives with a Keep Going spirit, visit www.energizer.com/halloffame. This contest is open to those in the United States and will end on April 16th, 2010 at midnight.

**For extra chances you can: blog this contest, add my button to your site, subscribe to my blog, twitter and/or become a fan on facebook, and/or visit everyday and add another friendly comment about something you like to use Energizer batteries for. Lots of chances to win! Don't forget to put the extra comments for the "extra" work. Good luck!**

This post was written for Energizer, who supplied a pack of batteries for me to review. I was also given a pack of batteries to offer my readers for a giveaway. I was not compensated for my time or written review.

Plus, as a special thank you, Energizer has offered to sponsor a giveaway for this special nomination. Do you use batteries? I know our family goes through a TON of batteries, and Energizer batteries are the ones we prefer! Energizer has provided a pack of 24 AA batteries for one of my readers to win!! LUCKY YOU! This contest will end on April 19th, 2010 at midnight.

To enter, just leave a comment about who you know you can nominate for the Keep Going Hall of Fame.

Energizer Photo Contest (win a trip)!!

Going traveling may be out of the plans this year with our economic money crunch, so people want to be creative with their summer plans.

People need a new “perspective” on summer travel – the chance to look at a trip from a different “angle,” in a fresh “light” with renewed “focus” … the perfect solution: a budget-friendly photography vacation. You can make that summer trip to the zoo or the park look like a safari vacation! You can make a camping trip look like you are on an adventure!

You can enter your photo sessions in the second annual “Energizer Ultimate Photo Contest” for a chance to have your photo appear in an Energizer® Ultimate Lithium ad in the venerable National Geographic Magazine!! Plus you can win a National Geographic Expedition for two to the Galapagos Islands...now that is a grand vacation!
It doesn't matter if you are a top notch photographer or a grab the camera and snap that photo of your daughter with chocolate pudding all over face, all skill levels are encouraged to enter!! The contest runs until June 30 and photographers can visit nationalgeographic.com/lithium to enter a photo in one of six thematic categories: animals/wildlife, nature, travel, people and cultures, weather and inspiration/Keep Going.

Go enter those photos! You have nothing to lose, but much to gain if you win!