Centsible Girl

Give the Gift of Presence With Chick-Fil-A This Holiday Season!

2014-12-16T12:37:00.000-05:00

Chick-fil-A's new seasonal site, "Give the Gift of Presence"offers great articles, tips and ideas. Chick-Fil-A is encouraging all families to enjoy time together this holiday season.Nothing more important than sharing time with your family and friends over the holidays!

Follow the link below to check out this helpful site!

Holidays with Chick-fil-a.com!

Pink Surpahs Shiny Small Lightweight Digital Bathroom Scale w/ BMI Calculation, Auto Identify 4 Users Review

2014-10-10T13:22:00.000-04:00

I was offered this
Surpahs Shiny Small Lightweight Digital Bathroom Scale w/ BMI Calculation, Auto Identify 4 Users [Sachet Pink] for review! I just love it! It is small, lightweight, easy to use, super easy to read and comes right out of the box basically ready to go! You can set it for up to four users to have your personal weight and BMI stored, you can compare your progress each time you weigh in! There are other colors but pink sure is fun! :D

Click the above link to order yours today!

Thank you Surpah's for the great product and allowing me to work with you!

Ozeri Rev Digital Bathroom Scale with Electro-Mechanical Weight Dial Review

2014-03-06T10:32:00.001-05:00

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

I was offered this Ozeri digital bathroom scale for a review, I just love this scale! It is incredibly easy to read, is accurate to my dr's scale and is very easy to use. It is lightweight and a nice size so it fits easily in my tiny bathroom without being in the way. It is sleek and very modern! The display is very large and has a backlight so you can even weigh yourself in the dark! There is also a built in alarm that reminds you to weigh yourself at the same time everyday for accuracy. The only things I wish were improved up are that it uses batteries which obviously it has to and the fact that the surface is very slick, it warns you not to get on it when you are wet but I wish it had a safety grip type surface instead...This scale has replaced my old one that I don't like lol! I am very pleased with this new one! :D

Product Description

The Ozeri Rev Digital Bathroom Scale with Electro-Mechanical Weight Dial is the world's first weight scale to incorporate a synchronized electro-mechanical Dial and LCD that automatically illuminate and point to your weight in lbs and kg, for easy-to read results in all light conditions and from any angle. Boasting a visually arresting design, the Ozeri Rev scale features a huge 5.5 inch mechanical dial display with an integrated digital blue-backlit LCD, accented by stylish chrome to create a distinctive retro look, yet with the accuracy of modern technology. This professional quality scale features an oversized platform made of impact-resistant tempered glass with slip-resistant feet for ideal stability, and a new built-in alarm that reminds you to measure your weight at the same time each day. The Ozeri Rev Digital Bathroom Scale uses 4 high precision GX sensors that weigh up to 400 lbs (180 kg) in 0.2 lbs or 0.1 kg increments. Whether your goals are weight loss or muscle gain, the Ozeri Rev features the latest generation of StepOn technology to display your precise body weight upon stepping onto the scale, with no tapping required. The Ozeri Rev Digital Bathroom Scale is auto-calibrated and automatically turns off to conserve battery life. It runs on 3 AAA batteries (included) and features a Low Battery Indicator. Your Satisfaction is 100% Guaranteed.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Sabi Sport Get-Up-and-Play Walking Cane Review

2014-02-26T20:15:00.001-05:00

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

I received this cane for review purposes. I don't have a use for a cane currently but I sure wish I had had this in the past when I had a horrible leg issue and could barely walk. I am so glad I got this though, I plan to keep it with me to use when we hike and especially now with all the ice on the ground lately, hopefully I can avoid a nasty fall. This can is extremely lightweight, very well made and has a rubber tip that grips so well! It does not slide around at all! I got the small size and it is just right for my height of 5'4". It is very easy to order with the sizing chart provided! They have several colors also! I hoped for pink or purple but the blue is a nice neutral color n case my hubby would need it, somehow I don't think he would like pink or purple! ;)

Sabi sport cane

Product Description:

SPORT, Sabi's all-terrain lightweight walking cane is perfect when you need a little boost to hike that extra distance, climb higher, or camp that extra night. The cane features an ultra-comfortable handle, precision dipped in anti-mold rubber coating for a smooth, secure grip that's hygienic and easy to clean and care for. The SPORT cane has a single-piece, non-adjustable shaft made of high-strength aluminum with a durable powder-coat finish. This cane offers a stable alternative to an adjustable cane. Finally, the cane has an air-cushioned rubber-based tip that provides maximum stability, smooth walking at any speed, and superior grip on the most uneven surfaces. The cane supports weight capacity up to 250 pounds. Available in three heights: 31, 34 and 37-inches.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Pine Bros Softish Throat Drops Review.

2014-02-26T19:51:00.000-05:00

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

I was offered some Pine Bros Softish Throat Drops for review. I was asked what flavor I would like or a mix of honey, licorice and cherry. Honestly, I despise all of those flavors, honey being the least offensive in my opinion. I chose the variety knowing that would please my whole family. My kids and I tried them, we really like them....they are like a firm gummy bear. They are actually very soothing to an irritated throat, we all have been suffering with dryness due to the brutal winter we have been having. I was sent the puck and bag versions.I really like the puck container, the lid twists off and on so it should stay put and keep the drops fresh! I had some of the honey flavor and they are good! We haven't opened the other flavors yet but I wanted to get my review done before the deadline! I will update!

Give them a try!

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Leather Charm Bracelet Review

2014-02-26T19:19:00.000-05:00

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

I was offered the chance to review these leather charm bracelets. I wasn't able to choose what I wanted so I had hoped I would get something I liked. Well, let me tell you it was as though they knew my likes! I received a pink (my favorite color) and white bracelet with the tree of life and 2 owls. Wouldn't have been my first choice but it is super cute!

Product Description from Penny Auctions

Super-hot this year!! These bracelets includes multiple strands adorned by silver alloy charms. Fastened together by two steel clamps, It includes a lobster claw clasp and back chain, making it fully adjustable to fit any wrist size. With lots of styles to choose from these will surely be a staple in your spring/summer wardrobe!

Materials include: Leather, alloy, wax linen cord, suede. I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Jewelry in Candles Wax Tart Samples - Love Potion Fragrance Review

2014-02-26T13:43:00.001-05:00

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

I was sent a small sample of Jewelry in Candles Wax Tart Samples - Love Potion Fragrance for review. It said on the bag that it was already melted down and would not be very strong but it was in fact very strong in my opinion. It doesn't smell bad but it isn't a scent I would choose, it is very floral smelling and I prefer other scents. It melted smoothly and evenly and very slowly, I still have most of it left! These candles come with jewelry inside, anywhere from low cost to high cost! All in all, I would order one in my preferred sent!

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

How to Become Fluent in Spanish (Not for Beginners, Not Quick and Easy, but Really Effective) Review

2014-02-26T13:29:00.001-05:00

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

How to Become Fluent in Spanish is a short book that has a plethora of ideas to help you learn Spanish, it will not teach you the Spanish language, but rather, provide a method for committing words into your head and helping you to become fluent. You will not learn the language quickly but with time and practice you can achieve fluency!

The book contains flashcards of words and phrases that are cumulative through the week. The author's method includes writing word lists, reading out loud, and memorizing paragraphs from Spanish literature on a daily basis. He claims that this method has worked better than any other method he had previously tried which makes sense because it is methodical and consistent. If you are trying to learn any new language and are experiencing trouble with it, this is a good book to read. It can give you several ideas to make your goal attainable!

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Stainless Steel Muddler Review

2014-02-07T18:45:00.001-05:00

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

I was offered this stainless steel muddler for review. We have a bar in our basement but everything is being remodeled so the bar is out of service right now. Not being a big drinker either, I started thinking about what else I could use this muddler for in the kitchen. Well, I do love guacamole! ;) I decided to try it out and am so glad I did! It mashed the avocado really well and made a slightly chunky guac. Had I mashed it more, it would have been much smoother. I really like the weight of this muddler , the size and really everything about it is just perfect!

If you would like to order one or three, you can do that here! Definitely worth the cost!

Epica Stainless Steel & Gridded Nylon Cocktail Muddler

Product Description

Wow your guests with the best herb and fruit infused cocktails they've ever had! The Epica Muddler extracts every bit of flavor from herb leaves, citrus fruits and dried spices quickly and easily, for a difference you can really taste.

Gridded Muddling Surface for a Better Mash
The Epica Muddler's rows of "teeth" really get in there to thoroughly pulverize your ingredients, releasing all their juices and flavor essences into the drink. It's also great in the kitchen as a stand-in for a mortar and pestle. The best part is, it takes much less effort on your part than a smooth-surface muddler.

Nylon Head Won't Scratch Glassware
We use nylon as the material for the Epica's muddling head because it's tough and durable, yet it won't scratch glassware as metal might. Plus, unlike some wood muddlers, it doesn't stain, splinter or leach any flavor of its own into your drink.

Ergonomic Stainless Steel Handle
There's nothing more durable, carefree or stylish than stainless steel, which is why we chose it for the Epica Muddler's handle. The gentle curved shape makes it exceptionally comfortable to hold, even after a long night of making cocktails. And its substantial weight helps you apply optimum pressure, no big muscles needed. The Epica Muddler is dishwasher safe, but we recommend that you hand wash it for longer-lasting good looks.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

SavingStar Freebie Friday! 100% FREE Baking Soda!

2014-02-07T09:40:00.004-05:00

If you haven't signed up for Savingstar, you should! Hurry and grab this week's Friday Freebie! Check back frequently for more money saving offers and FREE items!

Name A Star (Personalized Gift) Review + Giveaway

2014-02-06T15:20:00.000-05:00

This is an example of one of their certificates. Image Credit: Name a Star

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

Their description of the Name a Star service from them:

This product is a name a star service. You will receive a certificate with the persons name you have named the star after with it's co-ordinates. You will also receive instructions how to view the star with google earth, where the recipient of the gift will see a personalized message left by you. A great gift ideal for so many occasions including Birthdays, Xmas, Thanksgiving, Anniversaries, Valentines, Births, Christenings.

I was offered to do a review and giveaway on this product and was so excited to do so! I knew my kids, especially my daughter would love this! I went ahead and named the star for her and was able to add a special personalized message to it! I was sent an electronic certificate with the coordinates of her star. I immediately opened and located the star after downloading Google Earth (free in case you were wondering!) Once I checked it out I called her over to the computer so she could she her very own star! She is 12 so not much is impressing her right now, lol but she LOVED this!

I think this is a pretty neat, unique gift that sure beats a card! For only $12.99, I think this is a great gift idea or memorial!

The Name a Star people are allowing me to offer a giveaway for one winner! Leave e a comment below on who you would choose to receive the star if you win!

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I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

FREE Bush's Beans! Hurry and Get This Friday Freebie Before It Is Gone!

2014-01-31T11:33:00.001-05:00

If you haven't signed up for Savingstar, you should! Hurry and grab this week's Friday Freebie! Check back frequently for more money saving offers and FREE items!

Yonanas Review Frozen Fruit Treat Maker

2014-01-14T13:36:00.000-05:00

I was sent a Yonanas machine to try out and do a review on. My daughter was SOOOO excited to receive this item! She eats a ton of fruit and frozen fruit pops which can really be expensive. Now that we have the Yonanas we can make our own frozen fruit treats! Since we don't have a huge choice of fresh fruits right now in PA, I bought some bags of frozen fruit, I had some different berries and peaches. Once my bananas were cheetah spotted as they call it, I was able to peel them and place them in a bag and into the freezer! Once frozen solid you have to let them thaw about 15-20 minutes. Run them through right into a bowl and eat! Bananas aren't my favorite but I even liked this! :) It’s as close as you can possibly get to “guilt-free ice cream” since it’s 100% fruit and even better for you than frozen yogurt etc. Even though the machine was designed for bananas, other fruits will also work, providing a fruit sorbet type dessert. You can mix bananas and other fruit and make your own combos! The Yonanas link I have provided here also lists a bunch (no pun intended ;) of Yonanas recipes for you to try!

Here is more info on Yonanas! You can visit their site, here!

Yonanas is a Dole product (made through a partnership between Dole and the machine’s parent company Healthy Foods, Inc.). For 2014, Dole is continuing their national “Peel the Love” campaign sharing the fun recipe possibilities of bananas with an expanded online and social media program. The highlight of Peel the Love 2014 will be a nationwide tour that travels to select “Top Banana” cities across the country, stopping at retailers and public events to share fun ways to enjoy bananas. More information is available at www.dole.com/peelthelove and don't forget to check out the Peel The Love Food Truck Tour!

You can buy a Yonanas machine here and get free shipping!

Overall we love this machine, the only drawback is not having unlimited frozen fruit! :)

$5.00 off Nerf Rebelle Sweet Revenge Blaster Set, Get It For $5!

2013-12-06T16:39:00.001-05:00

Check your local WalMart and Targets for this Nerf gun at $9.99 and use this coupon to get it for only $5! :)

$5.00 off Nerf Rebelle Sweet Revenge Blaster set

Crispy Smashed Roasted Potatoes!

2013-11-21T21:15:00.000-05:00

I have been dying to try these potatoes and kept forgetting! I absolutely adore potatoes in any form! These were definitely a hit in my house and I will be making them again! They were really easy...

Preheat your oven to 450 degrees

You will need red potatoes (I used a bag of red potatoes,I think it was 5 pounds...)
Seasonings of your choice, I used salt , pepper.
Olive oil

Boil your potatoes until they are fork tender
Once they are ready, put them on an oiled baking sheet so they don't stick!
Ok, smash them! :) I used my potato masher but you could let them cool and do it by hand with a towel for cushion and extra protection from getting burned. I smashed mine until they broke but didn't smash them the whole way down to the pan, hubby likes them that way. Once they are smashed go ahead and season them! Give them another coat of oil and throw them in your hot oven for about 20 minutes or until they are browned enough for you!

I made a whole pan and what is pictured s all that was left! :D
Enjoy!

Free Sample Packs Of K-Cups! Green Mountain, Lipton And Snapple!

2013-09-23T11:17:00.002-04:00

See if you can grab a FREE Green Mountain Coffee Three Continent Blend K-Cup Sample Pack! Click “Get a Sample” and punch in your mailing info into the form to request yours! (You must state that you own a Keurig.) Allow 2-3 weeks for delivery!

Plus, you can still request FREE Snapple & Lipton K-Cup Sample Packs if you haven’t yet!

Are You Looking For The HOT Rainbow Loom? It Is Sold Out Around Here!

2013-09-12T16:41:00.000-04:00

Buy your Twistz Bandz Rainbow Loom here! These are going FAST and are hard to find! My daughter has one and loves it! It was definitely worth the cost!

Don't forget bands!
Refill Bands Mixed Colors

There is also the Cra-Z-Art Shimmer 'n Sparkle Cra-Z-Loom Bracelet Maker !

These are a lot of fun and helps with motor skills, shape recognition, math and reading skills ! Also building relationships and confidence! The ids are loving getting together and working on their looms and are so excited when they accomplish the harder patterns! :)

National Mushroom Month! #Fall4Mushrooms

2013-09-12T12:07:00.000-04:00

Did you know it is National Mushroom Month? I did not! I absolutely love mushrooms. Almost as much as potatoes and bread LOL! Have you ever tried mixing mushrooms into your ground meat? This will also extend your meat so you will get more bang for your buck! You know I love frugal, too! Any ground meat would work...I have not tried this but I just watched the video and I think I will try it and see if the family likes it. They are very picky, we all eat mushrooms but my daughter only likes them raw. I don't like burgers a whole lot but I think I would definitely like them this way!

Watch the video here! What do you think, will you try it?

For more great info on mushrooms and lots of ideas on using them, check out this link!

#Fall4Mushrooms

The Mushroom Channel

Certain Dri Winner Announced! Was it YOU????

2013-09-05T09:48:00.000-04:00

Congrats to Amy N she won the Certain Dri giveaway! She has been notified and if doesn't respond a new winner will be chosen!

Thanks to all who entered!

Geritol And New Balance Gift Card Winner!

2013-09-05T09:45:00.001-04:00

Congrats to Lisa G, she won the bottle of Geritol and guessed the correct phrase to win the $25 New Balance gift card! Enjoy your new sneakers Lisa! :)

Awesome Treat Dispensing Ball For Dogs!

2013-08-29T10:25:00.001-04:00

As many of you know, I got a puppy in April. She is a shepherd mix, VERY smart and can be pretty active LOL! In buying her a bunch of toys, I cam across this treat ball and thought it sounded good. The reviews aren't bad, only a few that didn't really like it so I got it. Well let me tell you...this is one of the BEST things I have bought her! Instead of treats (the hole is small) I fill it with her regular puppy food which is small. She rolls that ball all over the house and eats all her food that way! She loves it and it gives us I would say about a half an hour of keeping her occupied! I have not seen them elsewhere but if you have a dog, you should get one or two!

Ourpets DT-10504 Smarter Toys IQ Treat Ball , 5 Inches , Colors may vary

Geritol Review/Giveaway Plus the Chance To Win A $25 Gift Card Toward New Balance Sneakers And More!

2013-08-28T12:08:00.000-04:00

I was offered the chance to review and do a giveaway on Geritol. Recently, my dr put me on prescription vitamin D as I had super low levels of Vitamin D so this is going to be a big help to me to have a new multi vitamin to take and keep those levels up! Below is the Geritol fact sheet for more info on this nutritional supplement!

GERITOL® MULTIVITAMIN

2013 PRODUCT FACT SHEET

New Packaging, Same Trusted Formula and Heritage; Well-Balanced Multivitamin is

Available in Stores Nationwide for Today’s Vital Boomers

As a trusted multivitamin for men and women since 1952, Geritol® Multivitamin still contains

all essential vitamins and minerals in one tablet, but is specially formulated with just the right

vitamins in just the right amounts so you can feel your best with less concern about vitamin

mega-dosing. Geritol® Multivitamin contains:

 IMMUNE SYSTEM SUPPORT- from antioxidants

 ENERGY SUPPORT- from essential B-vitamins

 BONE HEALTH SUPPORT- from vitamin D

Many multivitamins exceed recommended daily allowances with the “more is better”

approach, but a well-balanced multivitamin like Geritol® Multivitamin can be safer for your

health and better tolerated, since it contains a well-balanced formula with close to 100% RDA

(recommended daily allowance) of the following vitamins and minerals:

 Vitamin A

 Vitamin C

 Vitamin D

 Vitamin E

 Vitamins B1, B2, B6 & B12

 Niacin

 Folic acid

Availability: Located in the Vitamin section at major retailers and drugstores across

the U.S., including Walgreens, Walmart, and Meijer.

Cost: 100-count bottle is available for a suggested retail price of $11.99.

Now for the details on the prize pack! One lucky Centsible Girl reader win will a “walks the walk prize” complete with two Geritol pedometers (one for you and one to share with a walking buddy), Geritol® Multivitamin product, and a $25 gift card toward a pair of New Balance sneakers.

Let's see how knowledgeable you are! The “Discover Geritol Multivitamin” crossword puzzle below has 26 words hidden that show why Geritol is a super choice as a right-balanced multi-vitamin. One lucky reader who correctly identifies the mystery combo secret word will receive a “Geritol Walks the Walk Prize” complete with two Geritol pedometers (one for you and a friend), Geritol® Multivitamin product, and a $25 gift card toward a pair of New Balance sneakers so you can move for better health.

CAN YOU FIND THE 26 REASONS TO TAKE GERITOL^®MULTIVITAMIN?

1. Heart

2. Motivation

3. Commitment

4. Antioxidant

5. Complete

6. Walking

7. Vitality

8. Energy

9. Vitamins

10. Trusted

11. Minerals

12. Essential

13. Hundred

14. Feel

15. Best

16. Bone

17. Immune

18. Support

19. Geritol

20. Healthy

21. Diet

22. Daily

23. Start

24. Pure

25. Life

26. _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ BONUS PHRASE!

GOOD LUCK!

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Certain Dri Review/Giveaway

2013-08-28T11:09:00.000-04:00

There are a lot of clinical strength deodorants on the shelves lately, I have tried one that I can think of and it worked well enough. I was offered Certain Dri for review and giveaway so I thought why not? I chose the solid which has a light powdery scent which is nice, not too over powering! It works very well but you have to follow the directions for use to get optimum results! You can see improvement in as little as 3 days!

Certain Dri is the number one over-the-counter antiperspirant recommended by doctors for treating excessive perspiration. New to the Certain Dri line of antiperspirant products is Certain Dri Solid, equally effective and specially-formulated for those with sensitive skin. While other over-the-counter antiperspirants claim to be “clinical strength” and “waterproof” the Certain Dri formulations – 12% aluminum chloride and 25% aluminum sesquichlorohydrate – are the strongest available, providing 72-hours of protection with each application from excessive underarm perspiration in a solid application. Certain Dri Solid is equally effective and specially-formulated for those with sensitive skin providing, everyday, all-day dryness from excessive underarm perspiration

Retail price is only $5.50-$6, and if you seen the other similar products you know that is almost 40% less than the other clinical strength antiperspirant products.

You can enter to win one to try for yourself! GOOD LUCK!

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Latrobe PA Has Gone Bananas!

2013-08-27T20:07:00.000-04:00

The 9000 residents of my hometown, Latrobe, PA went bananas this past weekend! We had so much fun at our Banana Split Celebration, more than a century after apprentice pharmacist David Strickler of Strickler's Pharmacy in Latrobe, Pa. created the banana split! Latrobe is now the official birthplace of America's beloved dessert (among several other famous things!) I went to all of the events this weekend, compliments of DOLE! What an amazing company! The above picture is of the original Strickler's pharmacy where the split was created! Sadly the building is no longer there but we were presented with a fabulous historical marker to acknowledge this piece of the town's history! Here are some highlights and pictures of the weekend long festivities! :)

I took this photo at The Rose Style Shop, I loved there window displays, super cute!

These pics are some I took at the Latrobe Art Center, they are various pictures of Stricklers and part of the ORIGINAL soda fountain and glassware! How cool is that???

Here is Bobby Banana at the dedication of the historical marker! The man on the left is one of the DOLE representatives, Bob Ochsner, he was really nice as they all were! I hope they felt welcomed here! (Pretty sure they did!) Also, the blonde is my friend's daughter who won Miss Congeniality at our July 4th Celebration! Congrats Aubrey!

Do you know who this is? World famous golf legend, Arnold Palmer. This is his hometown, too!

Balloon drop at the presentation....

Latrobe's new historical marker! I was told we are pushing for more!

Banana Split Cake! It was layered and tasted like, what else? Banana split LOL!

The Westmoreland County Community College Music Dept Jazz Band! Fabulous job!

Some of the Yellow Tie Gala guests enjoying the evening in the street! Luckily we had great weather! You never know around here! ;)

Banana balloons....

Unfortunately this started to melt by the time we got to see it. It is an ice carving of a banana split!

Outside of Valley Dairy was Ice Cream Joe with the barber shop quartet, Heart And Soul and Banana Liz, she was part of the group that won the banana split jingle contest!

Car show in town on Saturday, Camaros are always a favorite!

Of course I did not get any pics of me or my family but I did snap this one of my pup! She stayed under the table while we ate at the car show and festival they held. Those of you who follow me know she is afraid of everything. :( I have been working on socialization with her. Btw, she loves DOLE bananas, too!

Hula hoop contest at the sock hop!

Fabulous food provided by Chef Mark's Palate!

Dancing to the oldies!

Oh Malt Shop Marty, you were TOO funny! I loved that he kept telling everyone to GET UP and MOVE because you can sit on your butt all winter long in Western PA!

Sunday's banana flash mob at St Vincent College, that was a BIG crowd!

The banana split bar inside the college, it was delicious! They also offered a frozen yogurt bar that was healthier than a traditional banana split that included fruit toppings!

“DOLE is America’s favorite banana – so it makes perfect sense for us to honor America’s favorite dessert and the now-official city where it was created,” said Bil Goldfield, DOLE’s director of corporate communications. “Of course, this being DOLE, one of our goals is to introduce healthier versions of the famously decadent sundae with less calories and fat. We’re out to show that it is possible to eat smart and still enjoy your banana split, too.” Bil and I had a nice discussion about bananas and nutrition!

I loved these inflatable Bobby Bananas, so cute! This is the traditional banana split recipe!

The crowd was dwindling...everybody enjoyed their ice cream and surely the weekend! It was so awesome to have this happen for our town! Although I didn't see a lot of familiar faces, I did make some new friends and that is always nice!

DOLE was so kind to donate all of the bananas, pineapples, t shirts and more to make this a fabulous event! It was amazing that they could even fly out here from California to party with our little town! I want to personally thank Collin Whitley, Bob Ochsner and Bil (yes, I spelled it correctly!) Goldfield for their generosity! I was told several times that this will be an annual event and they WILL be back next year to celebrate 110 years of banana splits!

Most of this celebration was free and open to the public, for more details you can go to www.cityoflatrobe.com.

For more information on DOLE Bananas, including recipes, serving suggestions and other information, go to www.dole.com/peelthelove or follow them on www.facebook.com/dolebananas or www.twitter.com/dolebananas

Banana Split Celebration Sponsored By Dole, St Vincent College And The City Of Latrobe

2013-08-22T15:36:00.000-04:00

I was contacted by Dole to attend and blog about the Banana Split Celebration this weekend in my hometown of Latrobe PA, how exciting! Latrobe is the birthplace of the banana split which was created here back in 1904!

Here is a schedule of events and the cost (if any)

· Friday August 23, 2013
11 to 11:45am – Dedication of Historical Marker (800 block Ligonier Street)

Noon to 5pm - Sidewalk Sale by participating Merchants (downtown district)

6:30 to 7pm – Dole Banana Daiquiri Cocktails (Quatrini Rafferty Building & Ligonier Street in between)

7 to 9pm – Yellow Tie Gala (Quatrini Rafferty Building., Latrobe Art Center & Ligonier Street in between) $35/person and reservations are required ahead of time. Call the art center at (724) 537-7011 for more info

· Saturday August 24, 2013
10am to Noon – Dole Family Stroll sponsored by Rotary (downtown district)

10am to Noon – Latrobe Bus. & Prof. Women’s Club Baking Contest (Quatrini Rafferty Building)

11am to 4pm – Sidewalk Sale/Vendors (downtown district & Medicine Shoppe lot)

11am to 4pm – Lions Club Car Hop / Show (Depot Street lots)

Noon to 4pm – Old Fashion Family Carnival (Main & Weldon street lots)

6 to 9pm – Malt Shop Sock Hop (Quatrini Rafferty Building., Latrobe Art Center & Ligonier Street) $10 per adult and $5 per child

· Sunday August 25, 2013
3:45 to 4:30pm – Largest Banana Flash Mob (Saint Vincent College - Chuck Noll Field)

4:30 to 6pm – Banana Split Bars (Saint Vincent College – Gym)