I am always trying to think up clever ways to promote my blog. Business cards are boring (MOO MiniCards, however, are not). Mugs are overused. T-shirts have to be done in just the right way and made with just the right material or no one will wear them.
I do, however, like the idea of edible promotional items - chocolates, candies, fruit baskets, etc. Food is something that everybody can appreciate and customized food will definitely help you stand out. As the common saying goes, "the way to get people to read your blog is through their stomachs" (or something like that).
I recently had the opportunity to test out the My Fruit Roll-Ups design process. Essentially you pick a picture, add a message, and then click "order." When I first began creating my design, I was a bit disappointed to find that I didn't have the option of uploading my own picture/logo (wouldn't that be fun?). I ended up choosing a laptop as my "image" and adding my blog URL as the "message." Although I haven't received the roll-ups yet, I liked the way that they turned out "on screen" (what do you think?) and I think they will be a cute way to get the word out about my site to other mommies.
In closing, I have "three wishes" to share with the My Fruit Roll-Up Powers-That-Be:
My Fruit Roll-Ups can also be used for a variety of special occasions - 1st birthday party favors, creative thank yous for teachers, and more. Each box contains 30 customized roll-ups and costs $29.99 (shipping charges vary).
NOTE: This review was part of a blog blast sponsored by The Parent Bloggers Network.
WIN IT! One winner will receive a carton of My Fruit Roll-Ups. To enter, simply check out the My Fruit Roll-Ups website and leave a comment saying what design you would choose on this post prior to Wednesday, June 11 at midnight (don’t forget to follow the rules). * Winner must provide a U.S. mailing address.
*UPDATE* The winner is #4 MizFit. Congratulations!
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Great blog. Can't wait to see what you come up with next!
I love the panda with bamboo design!
I would choose Halloween 3
I like the baby design.
birth days always have the balloons so i would go with that. though i love red and im romantic
Love the ballons!!! Who doesn't???? many thanks sw
I would do the frogs with the message Welcome to Pre-K! Wouldn't this be a great treat to give to my pre-kindergarten students on the first day of school in August? We are the frog class, and they would love these! There are only 12 in my class and I think that this would be a very reasonable surprise!
fish
I would pick the balloons every one loves them
I like the bloack cat since i have three cats.
There are so many designs I like on the My Fruit Roll-Ups website. I really like the Birthday 5, the Birthday 3, the Football 2, the Football 1, the Basketball 1, the Birthday 4, and the St. Patricks Day designs. I would love to personalize any of those. This is a great giveaway and I really hope I win. Thanks.
I'd pick the lady bugs! They have special meaning for my daughter
I would put a picture of my Valedictorian daughter with Congratulations on the roll up and would use them as favors at her graduation party.
I would love the butterflies and I would want it to say Have a Great Summer.
i love the dinosaurs :) its almost too cute too eat
I would order You so Rock in two squares and a picture of a guitar in the other squares.
i would choose the superman logo for my little brother
I would probably pick the balloons, but what a great giveaway for a GROWN-UP birthday (or anniversary) party as well. It's such a clever idea.
I like the Super Star pattern.
i would pick the flowers
I would choose the bats and the balls for my daughters softball team
I would choose the Kaboom fireworks design for our family reunion.
The only picture that I liked was the one with the Balloons. Since I was just testing the site I wrote Hi. What a great idea for a gift.
I'd get the sunshine and crayon picture and have Create a great day for the words.
I'd do the hippo and some sort of welcome message for a new baby so my friend can give them out instead of cigars!
I'd pick the shamrock, because it's great to be lucky and I think I'm very lucky with my husband and son!
I like the birthday theme :)
I would choose the school designs "sun with crayons", and use them for our homeschool co-op! Lots of fun thanks for the chance!
I would pick the butterfly from the animals section. So cool!!
My family is very big into off-road racing. I would use the dirt bike rider and put my two sons' names on it. Thank you for the great contest!
Birthday 5 is my favorite design.
I would choose the birthday design. We have a several birthday parties coming up!ty 4 the great sweet contest!:)
All darling, but if I had to pick one I would choose the black cat.
the baby and it's a boy on them
SO many designs!!! I'd keep it simple and use the heart. My daughter is starting a new school in the Fall and I'd pack this in her lunch box and make it from her whole family.
the football helmet :)
I like the Birthday 2 design. Thanks for the contest.
Black cat
I'd choose the cowboy or the fat panda :)
valentines thanks
I would have to pick the kitty cat for my 10 year old. We love our cats so much and she would get such a kick out of getting to make her own fruit rollups.
Also I agree with your comment about uploading your own image or design...at times there might be something special you want these for (school event, church function) and getting to use what you want or need is important!
i'd get the mozel tov design, i love it!
Mine would most defintly be having my childs party invitation done on the and a hardcopy too of course, and have different ones at the party with neat little saying ...My son LOVES these things and lives by them,
Please enter me
Thanks
I would choose the birthday design. We have a few summer birthday parties coming up!
Crowns and dragons, because I am a queen.
love the graduation designs for this time of year
Fire breathing dragon, both 'cuz we like castles and medievil stuff, and we have dragon breath. It's true.
I would choose the 3 part roll ups with a shamrock and the words “Keep Smiling!” and “Luck is on it’s way!”
i would use the frog for my son and the giraffe for my daughter as that is their favorite animals
butterflies are so cool
The dirt bikes would be a hit with both my boys. They'd really get a kick out of these.
I like the pig. I'm a Harley Rider and this would so fun to give out at our next meeting.
I love the cow. He is cute.
I would pick the fish. Thanks!
I would choose the fish. It's so cute.
Balloons
I would choose the soccer#2 design bc my boyfriend loves soccer.
love to win
I need this something awful
I would pick the polar bear-- my neices just went to the zoo and they fell in love with the polar bears and penquins!
i love the balloons first then the lady bugs doggies are always good heck they are all wonderful
I would go with a bunch of the animal pictures.
Lady bug design is my favorite.
Those are neat. I would give them as birthday party favors, so I would pick a picture related to the party theme. For my son, I could get a football or baseball and write a message about his birthday or party.
The cactus looks cool.
awesome!
i'd love to get birthday #3 images for my daughter's 1st b-day. we don't have party favors yet. these would be great!
yeah, these should last a day with my 10 year old fruit roll up monster, since he's all little league this time of year, let's say baseball would be the choice!
I made my own with an astronaut and a message.
Yummy!
I would make these for my son's birthday - using the "Look Who's 2" graphic! What a great treat! Thank you for this opportunity!! :)
My kids are crazy about dinosaurs!
I would choose a doggie design because we recently got a new puppy.
I'd choose the way to go and thumbs up for my great little students!
It sure was fun to browse through all the options. I'd pick the guitar and have them print "You Rock". My kids would love that as they are into Guitar Hero on our Wii. :) Thanks for the chance to win!
What a neat idea! I think the "congrats" ones would be great for colleagues at work (promotion, retirement parties, etc.) Thanks!
i pick the balloons.
My kid would go bonkers over the dirt bike themed ones.
So hard to decide. One of the dogs or bugs or lizard or.....oh the pressure!
I'd do dragonfly pictures & my name.
How cool!
If I win, we would use these as snacks when we go out on the boat so I would pick the fish! It's so cute.
I would put the names of my son's baseball team on it.
I was looking for a birth design and didn't find one so would design a baby annoucement so my son could hand out these instead of those bubble gum cigars when his first child is born in sept.
I'm always looking for gadgets and items that are unique and make life easier. Would make a great gift for my grandson due in sept.
Thank you....
I would go with the dinos! They are a hit with everyone!
thanks for the sweeps
I am so loving cats but cant have one where i live so why not eat one or two. lol. kidding of course. I go with the Black cat.
I like the black cat design.
I would pick the birthday design, my neice's birthday is coming up and these would be perfect!
I would pick Happy Birthday To You Fruit Roll ups... would be great for a birthday party
what a neat idea
Shamrock with the luck
I would pick balloons my kids are crazy for them.
I like the black cat design
I would pick the baby and my son's name(due any day now :-)
Dino!!!! My son would love it, haha. By the way, this has been my favorite snack since I can remember!!!! Strawberry! YUM!
I'd do the dino design!
I blogged your contest on Prize-A-Tron too!
http://www.prizeatron.com
The Heart with a crown and Princess, with daughter's name in middle
i would choose the black cat, thanks for the contest
I like the cross or dove design. This would be great for Sunday School at church!
What a great idea to use these as party favors. We already give fruit snacks, why not personalize them? I would choose the "8 is Great" design and the soccer ball and have the text say "Thanks from Jacob". His guests would love it!
I like the cute little dog ...what a cute idea!
Butteriflies and balloons a favorite of mine.. I love life theme!!!
the black cat
the dinosaurs
I like the cupcake and the text would be celebrating my daughter's 5th birthday. Thanks!
I would choose the bunny & cupcakes! Too cute!
I would choose the Black Cat. What a fun concept. I love fruit roll ups!
the balloons for sure--perfect for granddaughter's upcoming birthday. THANKS
we would like some baseball print rollups to share with his baseball team :)
thanks!
moore.g at insideconnect.net
Fruit roll-ups are a staple at my house, to make it special, I would pick the kicked soccer ball with "Go Blue Killer Whales"
I would choose the Football helmet. My daughter is on the HS dance team and this would be great for the football season.
I'd have some kind of school theme and treat my class!
I'd use the "party time" and hand them out to neighbors as a reminder of our annual ice cream party. :)
Ok, fun! So I've seen fruit roll-ups all over the blogesphere, but haven't ever been interested. For some reason, today they sound so tasty! I LOVED them as a kid, esp the long one that unrolled to being 5? feet or some crazy amount. They did a fantastic job on their website, it was fun to customize. I'd choose the baseball design, and then write 'Go Mariners' on the other squares, and bring them to a game for snacks. They'd be a big hit, I'm sure!
I like the balloons for my granddaughter's birthday next month
I like the balloons. It's a nice design for birthdays.
I'd choose the baby design for my sister's baby shower coming up..
By the way stephanie, I have tried to reply to your emails and they keep bouncing back. I just wanted to tell you no biggie about the book :)
I have used the Fruit Roll-Ups site before to order treats for my kids at the end of the school year. If I did it again, I would likely select one of their Valentine designs and order them to give as valentines to the kids they go to school with.
my dd will be 5 in August, so I'd want to personalize it for her birthday with something girly :)
My kids would love the dinosaurs...
Ecogreens
I thought it would be great for the start of fall soccer season but the ball dosen't quite look a soccer ball. Maybe I would put a message on like the team name, but I agree with you that I would want more space.
Even to just put one message across the whole roll-up.
I'd customize the 'Football 1' design for my sporty little nephews.
I would get the butterflies on them to give to my daughters.
would pick the dirt bikes theme for my son he would love it
I'd like the Flag along with the words, "Go Army", in honor of my favorite Private.
Birthday balloons!
The ballons for my granddaughters birthday would be great. Thanks for the contest.
I like Halloween 3. It's my daughters favorite holiday!
I'd want the graduation design. I have three kids graduating this year from elementary,middle school and high school!
I would choose the dirt bikes. Thanks for the great giveaway.
The dinosaurs would be VERY cool for my boys.
I would choose the graduation design, my oldest son is soon graduating from elementary school!!
I would definitely pick the Kaboom Fireworks design and give them to the kids to celebrate the holiday!
I would pick the ballons for a birthday roll up as a treat for every attendee at my child's birthday party.
I would pick the cupcake for my son's first birthday.
These are adorable. I would choose the party hat & blower design for my son's birthday!
dogs or birthday balloons
The kiddos will each get one a box of these in their stocking - if it wiil fit- this year. Yes, I know it's only June! There are so many options. I like th e sports themes for my four guys.
The HAPPY BIRTHDAY & NOW I'M 10 design would be just in time for 2 grandchildren!
I like the Good Luck
Birthday balloons
THANK YOU GOD BLESS
I would use a birthday cake image and use the roll-ups as party favors for my daughter's birthday. Thanks for the contest!
Birthday balloons!
my daughter would love the happy birthday
happy bnirthday my favorite
the balloons my fav
Birthday balloons.
I'd do a cool tree frog sitting on a branch.
I like the Uncle Sam. These would be perfect to pass out for our July 4th family reunion.
i like the birthday cake design.
Definately the dinosaurs
The balloons are my favorite. Thanks for a great contest!
Definitely the mortarboard and a Cograts, for my daughter who is graduating!
I would choose the "happy birthday" cake design for my son's upcoming birthday.
I would get the birthday design for my daughter's birthday. Also, that was a great idea you had about teachers' gifts.
FLOWERS
I would get the birthday cake that has the words happy birthday on it for my son's upcoming birthday.
I would love to provide these with the tiara/crown design for my little ones birthday party. What a great idea. It helps that my kids adore these.
My nephew will be turning six years old in a month or so. I would love to give him these done with a birthday design for his daycare friends. Please enter me in your drawing. Many thanks, Cindi
I would like to design my own fruit roll up,
Using their helpful design machine,
And share them with my pup!
I love the birthday designs.
I would pick the balloons, as it would be fun for any occasion, and put kids's names on them.
ladybug design for my daughter, with her name on it
I would like the Pirate flag..we have a whole bunch of Johnny Depp fans around here that would enjoy that.
I would choose the Baseball and the Baseball Glove as my design.
Thank you so much for offering this wonderful giveaway.
I would LOVE to win !!
the dinosaurs are the most reasonable choice
I'd choose the second ladybug design :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!
Love the dinosaurs!!! My son's would love these (and so would my daughter)!
I like the thanks as you can use them anytime
KABOOM! 4TH of July party this year would be really unique with just a little something extra special for my annual Best Nation In the World birthday party.
I like the cactus
I like the balloons
The balloons
I like the cactus.
The fireworks for the Fourth of July.
I'd love to get one with the dogs!
Birthday balloons.
I would choose one the 8 is great and happy birthday, my daughters birthday is next month.
nice
I would choose one of the birthday designs, my grandson has a birthday this summer
All boys in this house so we would choose dinosaurs. Thanks for the chance.
the baloons look good
I would choose the dinosaurs.
I would probably choose one of the babies to promote my company. But I know my 8 year old son would love to design his own. It's a great website that kids would love. Great for parties. Also great for sport teams. What a great site! Thanks Stephanie!
fireworks, the fourth is soon
I'd love to pick the "4" one for my daughters birthday next month!
The name of my daughter's swim team. Dolphins, how great it would be if we won and she could take the fruit rollups to a swim meet and share them with her teammates. Watermelon is her favorite flavor.
Thanks in advance.
I'd use the football logo and add my team's name. They would make great treats at football parties.
I would pick the dirt bikes theme for my son. He'd get a kick out of these!
I love personalized treats! We even had personalized M&Ms for our wedding favors. I would pick the butterfly design and use them for a party all my college friends and I have every summer. Thanks! :)
I would pick the balloons for my son's upcoming birthday!
Valentine's Day!!! Brings out the romantic in me.
Thanks so much for this great giveaway. I would choose the baseball design for my son and his baseball teamates. Thanks so much.
I would pick the balloons for our birthday party.
I would choose the "kaboom" fireworks design. 4th of July is a huge event in my town with fireworks on the lake and lots of parties! I always pass out goodies to the kids..so this would be perfect! Thanks!
weddings bells and date for my wedding!!!
I'd go for the horseshoe with Good Luck in it. If I win, I'll be giving them out to the kids in our neighborhood for some sort of back to school party treat. Thanks for all the great giveaways!
I would pick the balloons because it's my daughters birthday soon.
Thank you for the great giveaway!
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I like Birthday 2 design!
Nice prize.
I was thinking birthday invitation. When I went on the site I, too, was disappointed that I couldn't fit more words. I think I'd put the basic info (like her first name, the date, and the place) on the fruit roll up with the 3rd Birthday picture on it. Then I'd include a small card with the details for the party on it too. That kind of invitation would make the kids really remember my kid's birthday!
I would pick the balloons for my son's b-day, he is fascinated with them!
Thanks for explaining these. I have heard about them but didn't quite understand. Very cool. My kids would be so excited to see their names on them. I would love the Ladybug design with my daughter's name for her birthday.
I would love to make some for my son's first birthday in July. With his name and some balloons. They would be great party favors. Thanks for the giveaway!
I love the Shamrock with the luck because I am Irish and the New Years would be great to start the new year with the baby. ;-) Thanks.
black cat
i WOULD CHOOSE A PICTURE OF ME WITH MY 2 GIRLS SO THEY COULD TAKE IT TO SCHOOL FOR SNACK AND THINK OF HOW MUCH MOMMY LOVES THEM
I would choose the 3 part roll ups with a shamrock and the words "Keep Smiling!" and "Luck is on it's way!" to keep my spirits up!!
I'd go for a Graduation design, probably "Way To Go" for our daughter's upcoming graduation. Thanx for the giveaway. cdziuba@aol.com
I would pick the black cat...It's a very cool site, my child would probably like the site better than the actual product.
Im linking this tomorrow as well....you KNOW I ADORE THE ENTIRE CONCEPT and hath spent my childs college fund on roll ups (is that bad? Id previously spent it on the Jones Soda personalized bottles---seen em?---and had earned back the money :))
M.
What a cool idea! They had alot of good images and made me think of many different uses (themed birthday parties, thank yous, sport team snacks...). If it were for my blog, I think I'd do the purse. So girlie :). But I like your idea of being able to upload your own image/logo. Neat!
I would choose one of the birthday designs, my daughter's birthday is in 3 weeks. Thanks so much for the opportunity.
I would pick the heart crown as the picture and put my girls names with princess before it in the other two blocks, one for each of them