CONTEST: Name that juice

So, May 1st is right around the corner. That was the self-imposed launch date for Raw Generation. Ahh how time flies and the to-do list never gets any shorter. Well, here's an update...

• The website is pretty solid with a few minor details that I need to work out. 
• Our 1st recipe is (do I dare say it?) soooo close to being finalized
• We still don't have our packaging/bottles figured out yet
• Because we don't have our packaging figured out yet, we don't have our shipping materials figured out yet.

This brings me to tonight's topic. WE NEED A NAME FOR OUR SIGNATURE JUICE! 

The base of each of our signature juices is going to be dark green leafy vegetables: kale, collards, spinach, Swiss chard, & wheat grass. We are going to sell the stuff straight up 100% concentrated, 75% green w/ fruit juice mix, and 50% green with fruit juice mix. 

We are looking for the "Coco Puffs" of fresh pressed juice. This means we need a name that will become our signature juice brand and convey that it's green, healthy, vitamin packed, fresh, raw. It can be as creative as you are and artwork is welcome, although not necessary. Also, it should be flexible as we plan on growing the line of juices with different flavor combinations.

$100 TO THE WINNER

We will send you a check if we use your idea, and if there are two that we combine, both people will split the $100. 

Please leave a comment below, or email me at jessicageier@gmail.com with any ideas you have. Also, we are asking everyone to like our Facebook page here and/or follow us on Twitter @RawGeneration here for information on raw foods, healthy lifestyles, and updates on Raw Generation. 

THANK YOU!

Word Up Wednesday Giveaway!

Today starts the last giveaway for the month of December :( This time I think I would like to do it a little bit differently. Instead of posting a comment on my blog, I would like you to share my blog. One of my goals for the next year is to increase my readership as much as possible. Here's how you can be entered to win this week's prize:

• share a link to my blog on Facebook (include my name Jess Geier in the post)
• share a link to my blog on Twitter (mention @PlentyOfThyme )
• send an email with a link to my blog to anyone you would like (copy me on it: jessicageier@gmail.com)

**You must include my Facebook name (Jess Geier) if posting on Facebook, include my Twitter name @PlentyOfThyme if posting on Twitter, or copy me on the email (jessicageier@gmail.com) if emailing in order to be qualified to win....

$25 to Whole Foods

I really appreciate all of my readers thus far! It is inspiring that so many people care about what I have to say and are interested in making their lives better! Happy & Healthy Eating!


The FINE PRINT: Unless stated, I am paying for the giveaway prizes. The Word Up Wednesday Giveaway will run from 9am Wednesday to 10pm the following Tuesday in the month of December. Each winner will be announced Wednesday morning. The winner will be contacted via email. If you do not link back to me on the post or email I cannot award you the prize as I will not be able to track them. Good luck! 

WINNER: Word Up Wednesday Giveaway!

Congrats Anne!!! Her favorite hot breakfast is "pork roll and cheese on an everything bagel? just kidding! only once a year when visiting nj!!!! my realistic favorite hot breakfast would have to be whole wheat pancakes with caramelized bananas...yum". A girl after my own heart. I love caramelizing!!!


Since, everyone (including myself) is probably busy with last minute shopping, cooking, and visiting I am going to postpone the final giveaway until next Wednesday. 


So...Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, Happy Whatever-Other-Holiday-I-Am-Forgetting. I hope you have a stress free, relaxing, and happy day with whomever you chose to spend it with. 


*Peace (in the Middle East)

Word Up Wednesday Giveaway!

Congrats to Shannon Marie, last week's winner of $20 to SaffronRouge.com! Her recipe including thyme was "I like to make a simple green smoothie with white peaches, fresh almond milk, greens from the farmers market and fresh thyme." I can't wait to try that next summer!


Alright folks....we are in the homestretch. Christmas is 11 days away. I know the last thing that is on your mind is what you should be eating or reading blogs about what you should be eating. BUT...this weeks giveaway is super simple. Just make a comment at the bottom of this post with YOUR FAVORITE HOT BREAKFAST. It could be how you make your oatmeal, it could be your favorite muffins, a quiche...WHATEVER!!

The winner this week will get a year subscription to...

I have gotten this mag for a while now and it has great recipes and ideas for living healthfully. Give it as a gift or keep if for yourself. So all you need to do is make a comment with your favorite hot breakfast to be entered for the year subscription. Good luck! 



The FINE PRINT: Unless stated, I am paying for the giveaway prizes. The Word Up Wednesday Giveaway will run from 9am Wednesday to 10pm the following Tuesday in the month of December. Each winner will be announced Wednesday morning with the announcement of the new giveaway. The winner will be contacted via email. If you use "Anonymous" on the post I cannot award you the prize (for obvious reasons)- so use your name and make sure to leave  your email address somewhere in the post so I can contact you. Posts on Facebook & Twitter do not count. Good luck! 

Word Up Wednesday Giveaway!

Congrats to Ted K! He commented, "My dad swears by gargling with a drop of baking soda and peroxide and warm water when he's getting a sore throat. I've tried it a few thymes and it seems to work ok. I usually just go with rest, drink lots of water, and take vitamin c pretty much for anything. Water so underrated for flushing your system out." Loved everyone else's comments too! Keep them coming!!!




On to THIS WEEK...use your words to impress me with your favorite recipe with thyme in it. Post a comment with the recipe or a link to the recipe. 




I almost forgot the prize... a $20 gift cert to Saffron Rouge! This website has loads of safe beauty and hygiene products for guys and girls. 

The FINE PRINT: Saffron Rouge was generous enough to donate the $20 gift certificate for my giveaway this week. Thank you Saffron Rouge! The Word Up Wednesday Giveaway will run from 9am Wednesday to 10pm the following Tuesday in the month of December. Each winner will be announced Tuesday evenings around 10pm. The winner will be contacted via email. If you use "Anonymous" on the post I cannot award you the prize (for obvious reasons)- so use your name and make sure to leave  your email address somewhere in the post so I can contact you. Posts on Facebook & Twitter do not count. Good luck! 

Word Up Wednesday Giveaway

Ok people. It's time to take it up a notch. It's been a few months since I started writing this blog and it is time to start giving free stuff away so that I can get you to post comments. And since Christmas is coming, I'm sure everyone would love to get something for free.

Just kidding, I'm not giving away soup.

SO starting today, each Wednesday in December I will be looking for my favorite comment. That means if you make a comment on any of my posts (new or old) you will be in the running for one of my free giveaways. The winning comment this week will be based on any of the following:

• creativity
• the use of thyme
• makes me laugh
• teaches me something

The first winner will be chosen next Tuesday 12/6 at 10pm. SO it give some thought and get a little creative with your words. Get it? GOOD! The first winner will receive...

$20 to Whole Foods

The FINE PRINT: Unless stated, I am paying for the giveaway prizes. The Word Up Wednesday Giveaway will run from 9am Wednesday to 10pm the following Tuesday in the month of December. Each winner will be announced Tuesday evenings around 10pm. The winner will be contacted via email. If you use "Anonymous" on the post I cannot award you the prize (for obvious reasons)- so use your name and make sure to leave  your email address somewhere in the post so I can contact you. Posts on Facebook & Twitter do not count. Good luck!