Winners of the BTS Giveaway

The winners have been drawn - yeah!

Super duper big thank you to the sponsoring businesses! Be sure to visit them soon - SHOP LOCAL to support your community.

- Union Nails: (3) basic pedicures - Vicki Slabodzian-Harrison
- Mi Amor Photography: 2 hour photo shoot and CD of edited images - Eliza Thornton
- Sweet Designs by Mandi: 1 dz. cupcakes and $30 gift certificate - Regina Close
- Union Hair Station: $40 Walmart gift card and basket of goodies - Michelle Widau-Vondera
- GAME OVER: $25 gift certificate and (3) DVDs - Heather Diesel
- Salon De Novo (Cindy): cut, shampoo, and style - Vicki Tate
- Heather's Paparazzi~Independent Consultant #4464: new piece of jewelry every month for a year (surprise piece) - Justina White
- White Rose Cafe: Dinner for 2 ($25 gift certificate) - Rhonda Bailey Stephanie Platt
- Scoops N' More: Ice cream party ($15 gift certificate) - Dawn Larmi
- MK Designs Photography / Fine Art and Portrait: surprise prize package - Kassidy Forbus

All winners must email me at experienceunionmo@gmail.com before 9 am on Monday, August 12th. Any prizes not claimed by then will have a new winner drawn.

Thank you for participating and see you around town!

Tyann Marcink

Back to School Giveaway

I can't believe the summer is nearly over! Area schools begin in just 3 weeks or less...sigh...

Let's do a special giveaway to chase away those BTS blues then. :)

Use the widget below to "LIKE" all of the local business sponsors - every page you "LIKE" is an entry for a prize. Woo hoo!

And, don't forget to share the special giveaway graphic on the Experience Union Facebook page for another entry. Bonus - you can do this EVERY DAY for another entry.

Have fun!

Note: If the widget doesn't load right away, refresh your browser and give it a little bit of time. :)

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Winners of the 1,000+ Fan Giveaway

WOW!

In just over a year, Experience Union is now celebrating over 1,000 followers on our Facebook page.

Thank you to each and every one of you for following our posts, photos, and plugs about our little town Union, the surrounding area, and the wonderful businesses who sponsor us.

All three of us sincerely appreciate the opportunity to share with you on a daily basis. (Read more about each of us here.)

Before I announce the winners, I strongly encourage you to follow the sponsors on Facebook and any other social media or newsletters that they offer. This is just one simple way to support our local businesses.

One other big way to support our town is to tell your friends about the area and the businesses. It may not be feasible to spend our money in every local shop each day of the year, but you can support them by recommending them to your friends and family.

I'll make the Facebook part easy for you - just click the little "Like" button next to each sponsor below as you read through the winners list.

Note: Winners MUST email me at experienceunionmo@gmail.com before 9 am Wednesday, July 3rd to claim their prize. Please include your name, email, mailing address, and phone number.

Congratulations and thank you to our sponsors for joining in the fun with us!

- Marcink Designs (profile photo and chat over coffee) - Donna Argent Zac Novak Cassie Rice (must claim by 9:00 am Monday, July 8th)


- MK Designs Photography / Fine Art and Portrait (prize package of a 16x20 canvas) - Alicia Ferkel


- (4) Thursday Franklin County Fair passes - Cindy Moritz

- Invisible Sun Massage and Body Works (one hour massage and one hour facial) - Shawn Pehle


- SBAudio ($100 gift certificate) - Matthew Cowan


- (4) Friday Franklin County Fair passes - Jen Kelley

- Union Nails (basic pedicure for 4 friends) - Mindy Schmelz


- White Rose Cafe (breakfast for 2) - Racheal Vogel


- Kate's Beauty and Stress Relievers (spa basket) - Victoria Donaldson Ricky Bacon (must claim by 9:00 am Friday, July 5th)


- (4) Saturday Franklin County Fair passes - Justina White

- (2) VIP tickets to the Randy Houser concert - Cheyenne Narup

- The Beauty Within ($75 Mary Kay gift certificate) - Bethany Dixon


- Jewell ($20 gift certificate) - from Megan Julius - RickandMandy Thomas

- 31 Bags (large tote in fun flops pattern) - from Shannon Lindeman - Leisha Reeser

- (4) Sunday Franklin County Fair passes - Angel Brown

Note: Winners MUST email me at experienceunionmo@gmail.com before 9 am Wednesday, July 3rd to claim their prize. Please include your name, email, mailing address, and phone number.

1,000+ Fan Giveaway

WOW!

In just over a year, Experience Union is now celebrating over 1,000 followers on our Facebook page.

Thank you to each and every one of you for following our posts, photos, and plugs about our little town Union, the surrounding area, and the wonderful businesses who sponsor us.

All three of us sincerely appreciate the opportunity to share with you on a daily basis. (Read more about each of us here.)

In celebration, I have put together an awesomesauce giveaway for you! Tons of prizes to win - just use the widget below or the one on our Facebook page to enter.

And don't forget to come back each day this week after sharing the 1,000+ Fan Giveaway graphic to get bonus entries on the widget!

Giveaway begins at 12:01 am on Monday, June 24th, and ends at 11:59 pm Sunday, June 30th. Winners will be posted on this blog on Monday, July 1st, and must claim their prize by Wednesday, July 3rd, or a new winner will be chosen.

Have fun!
Tyann

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Winners of the BIG SPRING GIVEAWAY 2013 {week two}

And the winners are:

Psst...don't forget to LIKE our local business sponsors!Follow them on Facebook, place an order with them, and stop by to say hi.

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Oasis Bowling Lanes - 8 bowling passes from week 1 that were not claimed - Hannah Shockley

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Great 8 Cinema - $10 gift certificate - Molly Andrews Browne


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Johnny's Restaurant - $10 gift certificate - Eliza Thornton


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Liberty's Skinny Wraps - gift certificate - JoAnn Allen Boyd Jessica Fink (since JoAnn did not claim her prize)


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United Bank of Union - surprise package - Mindy Schmelz


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Oasis Bowling Lanes - 8 bowling passes - Cyndi Overschmidt

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Planet Gymnastics - four (4) Saturday Spectacular passes - Tonia Valley Wehmeyer


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MK Designs Photography / Fine Art and Portrait - surprise package - Jennifer Fink Vollmer


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Fink's Alps - $50 gift certificate - Heather Diesel


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Heather's Paparazzi - gift basket of jewelry, gift, card, and more - Lesa Barklage


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SB Audio - $100 gift certificate - Sarah Tiu


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Lost Valley Lake Resort - 3 day / 2 night stay - Jess Henderson


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To claim your prize, please email your name and address to experienceunionmo@gmail.com. Prizes must be claimed by 9 am on Friday, May 3rd, or I will draw another entry!

BIG SPRING GIVEAWAY {week two}

Yes, it's finally here...

the BIG SPRING GIVEAWAY {week two}

Who's excited???

Here is what we are giving away from our spectacular sponsors (psst...don't forget to click on the name to go to their Facebook page to LIKE them!):

week two:

• Lost Valley Lake Resort - 3 day / 2 night stay
• SB Audio - $100 gift certificate
• Heather's Paparazzi - gift basket of jewelry, gift card, and more
• Fink's Alps - $50 gift certificate
• MK Designs and Photography - surprise package
• Planet Gymnastics - 4 Saturday Spectacular passes
• Oasis Bowling Lanes - 8 bowling passes
• United Bank of Union - surprise package
• Liberty's Skinny Wraps - gift certificate
• Johnny's Restaurant - $10 gift certificate
• Great 8 Cinema - $10 gift certificate

How do you enter? It's easy peasy:

Just like, share, and comment on the special graphic when you see it in your Facebook newsfeed. You can also find it pinned to the top of theExperience Union Facebook page.

Every like,share, and comment on the special graphic is an entry (so share each day if you would like)!

Bonus entries:

Sweet! Get additional entries every day when you comment on a bonus entry status.

What are those? It's when we highlight one of the fantastic sponsors. I will ask you to comment about your fave product or service that the sponsor has or something related to it.

If you have any questions, please email us at experienceunionmo@gmail.com or send a message on our Facebook page.

Don't have a Facebook account? No problem! Enter by commenting on this blog post.

Note: the BIG SPRING GIVEAWAY is only sponsored by Experience Union and the above listed businesses. It is in no way, shape, or form affiliated or endorsed by Facebook or Blogger.

Winners of the BIG SPRING GIVEAWAY 2013 {week one}

And the winners are:

Psst...don't forget to LIKE our local business sponsors! Follow them on Facebook, place an order with them, and stop by to say hi.

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Oasis Bowling Lanes - 8 bowling passes - Brittany D. Harmon Hannah Shockley (since prize was not claimed by deadline)

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Frick’s Market - chicken picnic - Shelby Wallace


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Platt’s Nursery and Greenhouse - $20 gift certificate - Tammy Laager


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Heritage Community Bank - $25 Visa gift card - April Thompson


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Aroma Blending Company - all natural bug spray and body scrub - Diane Wissmann Rucker


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Upper Cuts - $50 gift certificate for St. Louis Cardinals tickets - Donna Cregger


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Sweet Designs by Mandi - dozen cupcakes and $40 gift certificate - Jen Clark Kelley


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Union Nails - $75 gift certificate - Cindy L Moritz

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Suzanne Koelling - Mary Kay makeover party for 5 with food, drinks, and $50 gift certificate - Kathy Gooch


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GAME OVER - Playstation 2 and $100 of games - Michelle Widau-Vondera


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Marcink Designs - family mini session and wall canvas ($210 value) - Justina White


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To claim your prize, please email your name and address to experienceunionmo@gmail.com. Prizes must be claimed by 9 am on Wednesday, April 24th, or I will draw another entry!

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Week Two of the BIG SPRING GIVEAWAY launches Monday morning - are you ready???

Here are the sponsors:

week two:

• Lost Valley Lake Resort - 3 day / 2 night stay
• SB Audio - $100 gift certificate
• Heather's Paparazzi - gift basket of jewelry, gift card, and more
• Fink's Alps - $50 gift certificate
• MK Designs and Photography - surprise package
• Planet Gymnastics - 4 Saturday Spectacular passes
• Oasis Bowling Lanes - 8 bowling passes
• United Bank of Union - surprise package
• Liberty's Skinny Wraps - gift certificate
• Johnny's Restaurant - $10 gift certificate
• Great 8 Cinema - $10 gift certificate

How do you enter? It's easy peasy:

Just like or share the special graphic when you see it in your Facebook newsfeed. You can also find it pinned to the top of the Experience Union Facebook page.

Every like and share on the special graphic is an entry (so share each day if you would like)!

Bonus entries:

Sweet! Get additional entries every day when you comment on a bonus entry status.

What are those? It's when we highlight one of the fantastic sponsors. I will ask you to comment about your fave product or service that the sponsor has. Week one will feature half the sponsors, and week two will feature the other half of sponsors.

If you have any questions, please email us at experienceunionmo@gmail.com or send a message on our Facebook page.

Note: the BIG SPRING GIVEAWAY is only sponsored by Experience Union and the above listed businesses. It is in no way, shape, or form affiliated or endorsed by Facebook or Blogger.

BIG SPRING GIVEAWAY 2013

Yes, it's finally here...

the BIG SPRING GIVEAWAY

Who's excited???

Here is what we are giving away from our spectacular sponsors (psst...don't forget to click on the name to go to their Facebook page to LIKE them!):

week one:

• Marcink Designs - family mini session and wall canvas ($210 value)
• GAME OVER - Playstation 2 and $100 of games
• Suzanne Koelling - Mary Kay makeover party for 5 with food, drinks, and $50 gift certificate
• Union Nails - $75 gift certificate
• Sweet Designs by Mandi - dozen cupcakes and $40 gift certificate
• Upper Cuts - $50 gift certificate for St. Louis Cardinals tickets
• Aroma Blending Company - all natural bug spray and body scrub
• Heritage Community Bank - $25 Visa gift card
• Platt’s Nursery and Greenhouse - $20 gift certificate
• Frick’s Market - chicken picnic
• Oasis Bowling Lanes - 8 bowling passes

week two:

• Lost Valley Lake Resort - 3 day / 2 night stay
• SB Audio - $100 gift certificate
• Heather's Paparazzi - gift basket of jewelry, gift card, and more
• Fink's Alps - $50 gift certificate
• MK Designs and Photography - surprise package
• Planet Gymnastics - 4 Saturday Spectacular passes
• Oasis Bowling Lanes - 8 bowling passes
• United Bank of Union - surprise package
• Liberty's Skinny Wraps - gift certificate
• Johnny's Restaurant - $10 gift certificate
• Great 8 Cinema - $10 gift certificate

How do you enter? It's easy peasy:

Just like or share the special graphic when you see it in your Facebook newsfeed. You can also find it pinned to the top of the Experience Union Facebook page.

Every like and share on the special graphic is an entry (so share each day if you would like)!

Bonus entries:

Sweet! Get additional entries every day when you comment on a bonus entry status.

What are those? It's when we highlight one of the fantastic sponsors. I will ask you to comment about your fave product or service that the sponsor has. Week one will feature half the sponsors, and week two will feature the other half of sponsors.

If you have any questions, please email us at experienceunionmo@gmail.com or send a message on our Facebook page.

Don't have a Facebook account? No problem! Enter by commenting on this blog post.

Note: the BIG SPRING GIVEAWAY is only sponsored by Experience Union and the above listed businesses. It is in no way, shape, or form affiliated or endorsed by Facebook or Blogger.

Hop, Skip, and Crawl {Footloose Giveaway}

This {Footloose Giveaway} is for YOU! How do I know that? Well, answer these few questions to yourself:

• Do you drink beverages (adult or kiddie)?
• Do you eat food?
• Do you like being with your friends?
• Do you support your local community?
• Do you enjoy music?
• Do you like to walk?
• Do you like to people watch?
• Do you like to dance?

Did you answer "yes" to 3 or more of the above questions? Then you should enter our {Footloose Giveaway}...woo hoo!

Keep reading...

So, the Jaycees are are going to buy Christmas presents for the local children in foster care {awesomesauce!}, and they need your help to do this.

How can you help?
By taking an evening to go out with your friends and having a wonderful time eating, drinking, laughing, and dancing! No, it's not selfish at all! You have the opportunity to support your local community while engaging in a very fun activity - the Union Jaycees Pub Crawl and Dance.

Yes! But how can it get any better? Well, we get to giveaway two (2) t-shirts and dance passes {oh, yeah}! 

So this is how the Pub Crawl and Dance will go:

Saturday, November 17th

6:00 pm - tree lighting at City Hall and then off to the local pubs for drink and dinner specials

• Theo's
• Korner Bar
• Bugsy's
• Elmer's 

9:00 pm - dance the night away at the City Hall

• cash bar by the Franklin County Fair Board
• bring your own snacks

Tickets are $25 for the special shirt that gains you the specials and the dance entry, or $15 for just the dance.

Update: the winner for the Pub Crawl t-shirts and dance tix is Racheal Englaender Vogel. Please contact the Union Jaycees to claim your prize!

Where in Union? {September 9}

Where in Union is this? If you know and are the first one to correctly comment on the blog post or the Facebook post, you will win a little prize package from United Bank of Union!

Please comment with the exact location, including street/streets, buildings, any identifying landmarks, and even GPS coordinates. The first correct comment wins the prize. Please be as specific as possible! 

{Giveaway} Jaycees Murder Mystery Dinner

We know you love to win stuff...how about 2 tickets to the Jaycee's Murder Mystery Dinner in October?

A little bit about the dinner, straight from the Jaycee's event page:

The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Hagie’s 19th on Washington Ave. in Union. Jest Mysteries will again be performing the show, this is the same company that does all the shows for the Lemp Mansion! A great time was had by all who attended our “Bullets in the Bathtub” show on St. Patrick’s Day last year.

All proceeds from this event will benefit our scholarship fund. Each year we donate two $500 scholarships to a Union High School Senior. We are so pleased with the opportunity to continue doing so. Tickets are $25 per person or $160 for a table of 8.

So here is how YOU can win...

First, LIKE the Union Jaycee's page:


Second, double check that you LIKE the Experience Union page:



Then, send us a photo of you holding a sign that says you want to win. Nothing fancy, just a cell phone snap will do. Just email the pic to experienceunionmo@gmail.com, and be sure to include your name as well. (Note that by sending us your image, you give us permission to use the image on our Facebook page and blog.)

Entries will be accepted from now until September 22nd. Then, we will randomly choose a winner from the submitted images.

And be sure to share Experience Union and the Union Jaycees with your friends and family. Better yet, have each of them submit an image and promise to take you if they win, increasing your chances of winning!

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to message us.

Where in Union? {July 6}

Where in Union is this? If you know and are the first one to correctly comment on this blog post or the Facebook post, you will a sweet treat to help you beat the heat from Planet Ice!

Please comment with the exact location, including street/streets, buildings, any identifying landmarks, and even GPS coordinates. The first correct comment wins the prize. Please be as specific as possible! You may comment on this blog post or on the Facebook picture.

 

Where in Union? {June 29}

Where in Union is this? If you know and are the first one to correctly comment on this blog post or the Facebook post, you will a sweet treat to help you beat the heat!

Please comment with the exact location, including street/streets, buildings, any identifying landmarks, and even GPS coordinates. The first correct comment wins the prize. Please be as specific as possible! You may comment on this blog post or on the Facebook picture.