Dollar General Every Day Heroes program (and giveaway)




Since February is Black History Month, the kids have been learning a lot about the leaders of the civil rights movement in the 60's, along with other prominent African-American role models. All month we've been regaled with tidbits about the lives and accomplishments of Martin Luther King, Jr, George Washington Carver and all his inventions, not to mention Colin Powell and Barack Obama.

But I think the person who made the biggest impression on him is Rosa Parks. He just couldn't believe that one ordinary person could make such a huge difference. "But she was just an ordinary woman, mama! Not a scientist or a lawyer or a president". I told him that is exactly what makes Rosa Parks so great -- she showed everyone what a difference she could make and humbled everyone with her courage.

That's the idea behind Dollar General's Every Day Heroes program -- that you don't need to win a Nobel Prize to be considered a hero; there are heroes who demonstrate courage and conviction and passion all around us. They launched this program during Black History month to honor and celebrate the heroes among us who make a difference -- from firefighters and veterans to teachers and caregivers. Their first Every Day Hero, Sterling Wilder, started the Jubilee Family Development Center in Lynchburg, Va, to provide local kids and families with a center for after-school tutoring, cultural activities, access to health screening and other youth and family-development services -- a haven away from drugs and violence. What a great idea! I can't wait to read about more Every Day Heroes!


Win a trip for you and your family to the Essence Music Festival!

In celebration of Black History Month, Coca-Cola® is offering Dollar General customers a chance to win a family trip for up to 10 people to the 2012 Essence Music Festival® presented by Coca-Cola. The Essence Music Festival – which takes place July 6 through 8 – is the country’s largest annual African-American music and empowerment event. You can enter until February 26 at Dollar General.


Win a Dollar General Black History month prize package

One lucky Bonggamom Finds reader will win a special prize package from Dollar General, which includes:

* Olay® Firming Night of Olay Cream
* CoverGirl® LashBlast 24 Hour Mascara
* Febreze® Auto in Linen & Sky scent
* Dollar General calculator
* Dollar General key chain.



Required Entry
Leave a comment on this post and tell me your favorite nail polish color. This entry must be completed before any extra entries will count.

Extra Entries
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2) Blog about this giveaway, making sure you include a link to the giveaway in your blog post (1 entry).

3) Write this on the Bonggamom Finds Facebook page (1 entry):
I entered the Dollar General giveaway! http://ow.ly/99wfj


4) Write this on the Dollar General Facebook page (1 entry):
I entered to win a beauty prize package from Dollar General on Bonggamom Finds! http://ow.ly/99wfj


5) Follow @bonggafinds on Twitter and tweet this, up to once per day (1 entry per day):
@bonggafinds is giving away a prize package from @DollarGeneral featuring Olay night cream, CoverGirl mascara and more! Enter by 2/29 at http://ow.ly/99wfj


6) Follow @bonggafinds on Twitter and tweet this, up to once per day until February 26 (1 entry per day until February 26):

RT @bonggafinds Win a trip for you and your family to the Essence Music Festival from @DollarGeneral ! Enter by 2/26 at http://ow.ly/99vGn


The Rules
This giveaway ends at 11:59PM PST on February 29, 2012; I will draw a winner at random on March 1 and post his/her name after she/he confirms acceptance. Continental US residents only. For additional giveaway rules, click here. Good luck!



Disclosure: I did not receive a sample or monetary compensation for this post. I received a product sample to facilitate my review, but have not been paid to review the product or give my opinions. Product information is provided by the featured company/product and is indicated in italics. The views and opinions expressed here are my own.

55 Comments, Leave yours here:

Anonymous said...

My favorite nail polish color is nude ヅ *Thanks* for the giveaway!
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Anonymous said...

Following Bonggamom Finds on Blogger [Cheryl Free]
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Anonymous said...

Wrote on the Bonggamom Finds Facebook wall
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Anonymous said...

Wrote on the Dollar General Facebook wall
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Anonymous said...

Following @bonggafinds on Twitter and tweeted the giveaway
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Anonymous said...

Following @bonggafinds on Twitter and tweeted
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Lori Thomas said...

my fav nail polish color is pale pink

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Lori Thomas said...

Wrote on the Bonggamom Finds Facebook page(https://www.facebook.com/BonggamomFinds/posts/297289133667339)

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Lori Thomas said...

Follow @bonggafinds on Twitter and tweeted(https://twitter.com/#!/CrftyDuchess/status/171091721101389824)

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moushka on February 19, 2012 at 1:26 PM said...

Candy Apple Red!

moushka on February 19, 2012 at 1:26 PM said...

Blog Follower!

Heather! on February 19, 2012 at 1:38 PM said...

I like dark blue colors like 'Ink' and deep purples. They're a little bit different, but still very pretty, and they make my hands look great with my silver jewelry! :)

Thanks!
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Heather! on February 19, 2012 at 1:38 PM said...

I follow via GFC/Blogger!
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Heather! on February 19, 2012 at 1:39 PM said...

I wrote on your wall!
https://www.facebook.com/BonggamomFinds/posts/189611461142894

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Heather! on February 19, 2012 at 1:41 PM said...

I wrote on the Dollar General FB wall!

https://www.facebook.com/dollargeneral/posts/10150566404603517

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Heather! on February 19, 2012 at 1:44 PM said...

I follow you on Twitter and I tweeted!
https://twitter.com/#!/hybroanglid/status/171349209625280512

h4schaffer at gmail dot com

Heather! on February 19, 2012 at 1:45 PM said...

Tweeted the second message, too.

https://twitter.com/#!/hybroanglid/status/171349507236311040

h4schaffer at gmail dot com

Tamara B. on February 19, 2012 at 4:34 PM said...

I like red nail polish.
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Tamara B. on February 19, 2012 at 4:35 PM said...

Follower on blogger
(tamaraben)
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Tamara B. on February 19, 2012 at 4:37 PM said...

Posted on your FB wall
https://www.facebook.com/BonggamomFinds#!/BonggamomFinds/posts/328608633847355

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Tamara B. on February 19, 2012 at 4:38 PM said...

I posted on Dollar General FB wall
https://www.facebook.com/dollargeneral#!/dollargeneral/posts/10150566720648517

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Tamara B. on February 19, 2012 at 4:39 PM said...

2/19 Tweeted
https://twitter.com/#!/TamaraBenningto/status/171393348890927104

tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com

Tamara B. on February 19, 2012 at 4:41 PM said...

follow you on twitter and tweeted.
https://twitter.com/#!/TamaraBenningto/status/171393816782311426

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bison61 on February 20, 2012 at 6:22 AM said...

I like a pale pink or mauve shade

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Tamara B. on February 20, 2012 at 8:15 AM said...

2/20 tweeted
https://twitter.com/#!/TamaraBenningto/status/171628792698245120

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Tamara B. on February 21, 2012 at 3:21 PM said...

2/21 Teeeted
https://www.facebook.com/tamara.bennington/posts/259559160785218

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Tamara B. on February 21, 2012 at 3:23 PM said...

2/21 Tweeted
https://twitter.com/#!/TamaraBenningto/status/172099055390961664

tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com

Tamara B. on February 24, 2012 at 3:17 PM said...

2/24 Tweeted
https://twitter.com/#!/TamaraBenningto/status/173184590746357760

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costana on February 24, 2012 at 4:57 PM said...

favorite nail polish color. is red

costana on February 24, 2012 at 4:57 PM said...

https://www.facebook.com/BonggamomFinds/posts/10150642805008151

costana on February 24, 2012 at 4:58 PM said...

https://www.facebook.com/dollargeneral/posts/10150577344503517

costana on February 24, 2012 at 5:00 PM said...

https://twitter.com/#!/Costana78/status/173210420629352448

costana on February 24, 2012 at 5:01 PM said...

https://twitter.com/#!/Costana78/status/173210736787591168

Jamie said...

I love OPI I'm not really a waitress!

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Tamara B. on February 25, 2012 at 3:43 PM said...

2/25 Tweeted
https://twitter.com/#!/TamaraBenningto/status/173553397696430080

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Natalia said...

I like "lachs" color
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Terra Heck on February 26, 2012 at 9:50 PM said...

My favorite is pale pink. Thanks.
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Terra Heck on February 26, 2012 at 9:50 PM said...

follow your blog via gfc
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Heather! on February 27, 2012 at 5:27 AM said...

Daily tweet!
https://twitter.com/#!/hybroanglid/status/174123215260631040

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Heather! on February 27, 2012 at 5:29 AM said...

Also tweeted on 2/26, but my comment isn't showing up here. Maybe I got caught in the captcha and didn't realize it? Anyway, here's the link to my tweet from yesterday:

https://twitter.com/#!/hybroanglid/status/173743627745509376

Thanks!
h4schaffer at gmail dot com

Tamara B. on February 27, 2012 at 10:40 AM said...

2/27 Tweeted
https://twitter.com/#!/TamaraBenningto/status/174202002371391488

tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com

Heather! on February 28, 2012 at 3:07 AM said...

Tweet!
https://twitter.com/#!/hybroanglid/status/174450430372356096

h4schaffer at gmail dot com

Tamara B. on February 28, 2012 at 7:54 AM said...

2/28 Tweeted
https://twitter.com/#!/TamaraBenningto/status/174522616399409152

tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com

lisa on February 28, 2012 at 7:46 PM said...

I really like the color Black on my nails
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lisa on February 28, 2012 at 7:50 PM said...

I follow yo and
tweeted
https://twitter.com/#!/springfling60/status/174702889921556480
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Momma Needs Coffee on February 29, 2012 at 7:58 AM said...

I like lighter colored nailpolish,like light pink,sparkly pinks,purples,light blues,etc. :)

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Momma Needs Coffee on February 29, 2012 at 7:59 AM said...

I follow via blogger
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Tamara B. on February 29, 2012 at 8:09 AM said...

2/29 Tweeted
https://twitter.com/#!/TamaraBenningto/status/174888765691658240

Momma Needs Coffee on February 29, 2012 at 9:22 AM said...

I commented on your facebook page about the giveaway
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Momma Needs Coffee on February 29, 2012 at 9:24 AM said...

I follow via GFC as Momma Needs Coffee
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lmurley2000 on February 29, 2012 at 11:35 AM said...

i like burgundy color

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lmurley2000 on February 29, 2012 at 11:36 AM said...

follow and tweeted

https://twitter.com/#!/lmurley2000/status/174940741250981888

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akronugurl on February 29, 2012 at 7:37 PM said...

i love hot pink
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akronugurl on February 29, 2012 at 7:39 PM said...

https://twitter.com/#!/akronugurl/status/175062531910541314
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akronugurl on February 29, 2012 at 7:40 PM said...

https://twitter.com/#!/akronugurl/status/175062531910541314
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im following Bonggamom Finds @akronugurl

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